Chapter 425: He's Just a Child
Chapter 425: He's Just a Child
"Father, you wanted to see me?"
Gu Changjun hesitantly stepped into the room and noticed, besides himself, there was another person present—none other than his mother, Bai Yan.
At that moment, she seemed to want to speak but stopped, her face filled with worry.
"I'm asking you."
Gu Tianyuan glared at him coldly, "Did you spread the news about the Tranquilizing Orb?"
"Huh?"
Gu Changjun was stunned and feigned surprise, "What news about the Tranquilizing Orb?"
"What news about the Tranquilizing Orb?" Gu Tianyuan sneered.
"Do you think your acting skills are that good? Kneel down for me!"
"Thud!"
Gu Changjun immediately knelt on the ground, sobbing uncontrollably.
"Father, I really didn't mean to, I really didn't mean to!"
The next moment, he spilled everything.
Indeed, it was he who had sent people to spread the news of the stolen Tranquilizing Orb, with a simple purpose: to thoroughly tarnish Gu Changlin's reputation and make him a laughingstock in the city!
With this, the family would never allow him to be the patriarch again.
What he hadn't expected was that he thought he had been discreet enough, but he was still discovered.
"You! You!"
Gu Tianyuan was furious. He quickly stepped forward and kicked him to the ground, still not satisfied, he wanted to kick him again.
"Don't!"
A figure quickly rushed over, and Bai Yan hugged Gu Tianyuan's leg, saying, "I was the one who told Jun'er about this. If you want to beat him to death, beat me first."
"You!"
Gu Tianyuan was left speechless.
"Jun'er, why are you still dazed? Apologize quickly!"
Hearing his mother's words, Gu Changjun quickly crawled up, knelt on the ground, and while kowtowing, he apologized.
"You, you..."
Gu Tianyuan's chest heaved violently.
Gu Changlin had caused a huge disaster by losing the Tranquilizing Orb. If it couldn't be found, how would he explain to the elders? He feared that he might not even be able to keep his position as the family patriarch.
So, while suppressing the matter, he also ordered people to investigate everywhere, hoping to find the treasure before the news reached the elders.
Who would have thought that his other son was no less cunning, and for his own interests, he had spread the news throughout the city! Now, several other families were also secretly investigating the matter, which only added to the difficulty of retrieving the Tranquilizing Orb.
The critical issue was if the elders found out...
"It's already happened, what's the point of beating him now?"
Bai Yan's voice rang out, "Besides, he's just a child."
"He, he..."
Gu Tianyuan was rendered speechless by this smooth combo.
Or perhaps, he also knew that there was no point in saying more at this point.
"Fine, fine, fine. You can spoil him."
He took a deep breath, "One day, when he causes a huge disaster that no one can save him from, you'll regret it!"
After saying this, he pushed her aside and walked towards the door. As he passed by Gu Changjun, he said coldly, "For this period, you will stay here and not take a single step outside. If I find out you've sneaked out again, not even your mother can protect you."
Hearing the footsteps gradually fading away, Gu Changjun finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Mother."
"Slap!"
Before he could even feel happy, a slap landed on his face.
"Did you treat what I told you like the wind?" Bai Yan glared at him angrily.
"No, I didn't."
"No, why would you spread that information? You're being too clever for your own good!" Bai Yan was also furious, her anger evident in her voice.
The Tranquilizing Orb...
Even the Bai family would covet such a treasure.
One could only imagine how furious Gu Tianyuan was, especially since mishandling this matter could cost him his position as Patriarch. And if he were to lose his status, what would become of those who depended on him?
"This is the last time. If there's a next time, I won't even need your father to act; I'll break your legs myself!"
"I won't dare, Mother. I won't dare," Gu Changjun sobbed, seeing Bai Yan's anger for the first time.
Gu Tianyuan walked out of the courtyard, his anger growing with each step.
Among all his children, Gu Changlin and Gu Changjun were the ones he favored the most. For a thousand years, he had intentionally maintained a balance of power between the two, preventing either from becoming too dominant and arrogant.
But now, it seemed they were both useless!
Was entrusting the Gu family to them the right choice?
"Father."
Just then, a voice called out.
Gu Tianyuan looked up and saw Gu Changkong standing not far from the courtyard, as if he had been waiting for a while.
He inwardly cursed himself for being so angry that he didn't even notice Gu Changkong's presence.
"Why are you here?"
"Son received some important news and tried to contact you, but to no avail. In desperation, I had to ask others about your whereabouts and learned that you were here, so I hurried over. I hope you don't mind, Father." Gu Changkong spoke with a hint of apprehension.
"What important news?"
Gu Tianyuan asked.
"About Jiang Cheng's whereabouts," Gu Changkong said in a low voice.
"What!"
Gu Tianyuan was shocked. "Where is he?"
"Father, there's a rumor that someone saw Jiang Cheng leaving through an underground passage with his family. He was accompanied by the leader of the Hope Organization, Chu Feng, and two subordinates."
"The Resistance Army!"
Gu Changkong's eyebrows furrowed, his initial excitement dampened by this news.
These people were not easy to deal with.
Or rather, with his authority, he couldn't do much to them, especially since they were already deep in the mountains.
"Is the information reliable?"
"It is."
Gu Changkong nodded. "After receiving this news, I personally led a team there. Many saw the group passing through two days ago. I also brought back a few people. If you want to question them, Father, I can bring them over."
"Good, bring them here."
Gu Tianyuan nodded.
Although he didn't want to clash with the Resistance Army, if they had indeed taken the Tranquilizing Orb, he wouldn't back down!
"Yes, Father!"
Gu Changkong turned and quickly left.
"Wait a moment."
Gu Tianyuan suddenly called out to him.
"Does Father have any further instructions?" Gu Changkong quickly turned back, his posture slightly bowed in utmost respect.
"It's nothing. You did well in this matter. If the Tranquilizing Orb is truly recovered, the family won't mistreat you." Gu Tianyuan said.
But Gu Changkong shook his head.
"Son didn't do this just for the family, nor for any personal gain. I wanted to help ease your worries, Father."
"You're thoughtful. Go."
"Yes." Gu Changkong obediently left.
Watching his departing figure, Gu Tianyuan's eyes grew moist.
(End of Chapter)
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