"So, I simply joined forces with Elder Qiu to put on an act, making everyone think I’ve fallen out with the Qiu Family. When they want to perfect this plan, they will inevitably target Young Master Qiu, kill him, and capture you and Lingling to threaten Elder Qiu. If Elder Qiu doesn’t want the Qiu Family to end, he’ll definitely take action against me. At that point, their plan will have succeeded."

At this point, Lu Tianxing fixed his gaze on the frozen old man: "It seems the opponent couldn’t resist taking action. Unfortunately, there was a flaw in his plan; he didn’t factor in Sima Lingyun’s involvement."

Qiu Yingrong listened to Lu Tianxing’s words, a hint of agitation flashing in her beautiful eyes. She looked at Lu Tianxing and softly said, "Tianxing, thank you."

"No worries, it’s a small matter. You don’t need to worry about it. You’ve had a long day, take Lingling over there and rest for a bit. I’ll deal with the matter here with Sima Lingyun."

Lu Tianxing smiled slightly at Qiu Yingrong, said nothing more, and walked towards Sima Lingyun.

"How is it going with the hospital?" Sima Lingyun asked immediately as Lu Tianxing approached.

"It’s already taken care of."

Lu Tianxing plopped down on the sofa, looking at Sima Lingyun and said, "Though, you’re probably well aware of the identity of that person. His name is Wan Chang’an, thought dead in Yanhuang Group’s prison, but someone brought him out."

"Wan Chang’an?"

Upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Sima Lingyun’s face showed hints of confusion, then his expression changed: "Are you sure it’s Wan Chang’an?"

According to Yanhuang Group’s records, Wan Chang’an should have been dead long ago. The cause of death was his attempt to escape, resulting in him being executed by Yanhuang Group personnel. Furthermore, examinations confirmed his demise. Now Lu Tianxing told him that this operation at the hospital involved Wan Chang’an, the very same Wan Chang’an supposedly killed by Yanhuang Group, leaving Sima Lingyun surprised.

If Wan Chang’an is not dead, it indicates that the decay within Yanhuang Group is far more sinister than anticipated. Even the actions he’s taken now merely cleared superficial rot; far more alarming rot is hidden deeper, making one’s skin crawl.

"Indeed, he admitted it personally."

Lu Tianxing glanced at Sima Lingyun, choosing not to dwell on the topic, and instead fished his gaze onto the old man: "Do you know his identity?"

While Lu Tianxing learned the old man’s name from the hospital guy’s mouth, he was unclear about the old man’s identity.

"I’ve already got people checking it out. We should get the news soon... "

Sima Lingyun spoke calmly, but before completing his sentence, a melodious ringtone emitted from his mobile device.

Upon the sound of his phone, Sima Lingyun immediately fished out his phone. Seeing the caller ID, he promptly picked up the call: "Jiao Long, how is it? Have you identified his identity?"

"Identified, but... "

Jiao Long’s voice echoed from the phone, albeit with noticeable hesitation, unsure whether to divulge.

"But what, spill."

Sima Lingyun’s tone grew a tad sharp, evidently predicting an answer.

"Well, according to Yanhuang Group’s records, the old man’s name is Chen Kunchang. Due to his practice of Blood Transformation Technique, he was exceptionally vicious, hunted down by an elite team from Yanhuang Group three years ago, and successfully killed. His body was examined, and confirmed dead... "

Jiao Long didn’t continue past this point. An individual killed and verified dead suddenly coming back to life—what does this entail? As a Yanhuang Group member, Jiao Long knew all too well.

This suggests one explanation: Yanhuang Group has been infiltrated immensely, to the extent that not just Heaven, Earth, Mystic, and Yellow teams were usurped by global powers, but even Yanhuang Group’s other departments are managed by various major families. Otherwise, a person confirmed dead couldn’t possibly resurrect.

And upon hearing Jiao Long’s words, Sima Lingyun’s expression turned utterly grim; if there had been doubt regarding Lu Tianxing’s earlier statement, Jiao Long’s revelation ignited his fury fully.

He originally believed that he’d purged the Beijing families’ embeds in Yanhuang Group. Now it seems that not only does Yanhuang Group’s main combat divisions need clearing, but every department requires a thorough cleanse. Otherwise, unknown numbers of such individuals might rise from the dead.

"I’ve noted it."

Sima Lingyun took a deep breath, suppressing his internal rage: "Further, Jiao Long, quietly appoint trusted individuals to investigate how many have ’come back to life.’ Discover them, and eliminate them mercilessly."

"Yes."

Jiao Long assented without any hesitation.

Ending the call with Jiao Long, Sima Lingyun drew a deep breath, eyeing Lu Tianxing: "Based on what you’ve just heard, you should know his identity now, right?"

Lu Tianxing nodded, casting his gaze onto Old Chen Kunchang, saying: "Lift the Sword Qi from him. I’m growing increasingly curious about who’s orchestrating from behind, being able to extricate so many from Yanhuang Group repeatedly."

Upon Lu Tianxing’s request, Sima Lingyun’s face showed no change, nor any hesitation. With a singular thought, the icy sheath over Chen Kunchang transformed into threads of Sword Qi dissipating into the air.

Using Sword Qi to form ice, Sima Lingyun’s control over Sword Qi was frighteningly profound.

As the ice encasing dissolved into nothingness, the ice-covered Chen Kunchang quickly sobered his thoughts, seemingly frozen from the moment Sima Lingyun showed his icy prowess. Noticing Qiu Yingrong seated on a distant sofa, his True Qi instinctively surged forth, about to leap towards her, seemingly planning another capture attempt on Qiu Yingrong to threaten Sima Lingyun.

Yet before Chen Kunchang could make a move, he felt an overwhelming terror seize him. In that brief moment, he imagined himself being targeted by a blood-thirsty predator, ready to unleash a shattering blow should he stir, reducing him to a fragmented pulp.

PS: Busy today, updates might be a bit delayed. Stay tuned for more updates!!!