Martial arts ascend to the gods

Chapter 599 Jade Cong
Gao Tianfeng had long known from Zhao Cong that Tong Tianxia, ​​Chen Shouhu, Wang Boxiong, and others had been secretly in contact, although they reported to their superiors every time they contacted each other, under the guise of work.

Zhao Cong complained to her privately, "It's just a piece of jade, why are you keeping an eye on the Zhao family? What does his father's death have to do with the Zhao family?"
Gao Tianfeng asked carefully before she learned the reason.

Years ago, Wang Boxiong's father discovered a peculiar jade artifact while farming; it was a jade cong.

His father was honest and handed it over to the local museum.

He was overjoyed to receive a certificate of honor and 10,000 yuan.

Later, the museum staff said that the items had been delivered to Xiongcheng and would be exhibited in a few days. They invited him to attend, and all expenses would be waived. They would also send reporters to interview him, and he might even have the opportunity to appear on television.

His father was overjoyed and spent half a year preparing.

Then there was no further news.

No one ever looked for his father again.

His father found it strange, so he searched for relevant information online and then saved up money to go to the Xiongcheng Museum to look for information about jade artifacts.

In the end, they gained nothing.

Later, someone couldn't stand it anymore and told him that the jade artifact had been taken away.

Upon hearing that name, his father remained silent for an entire day.

The next day, I felt as if all my energy had been drained away, and I felt completely collapsed.

On the day the results of the high school entrance exam were released in the third year of junior high school, Wang Boxiong ran home with a smile, ready to tell his father that he had been admitted to a key high school with the highest score in the entire school, hoping that this good news would cheer his father up again.

Pushing open the door, I saw my father, who was forever asleep.

After Wang Boxiong was admitted to Yunhua Martial Arts University in Xiongcheng, he secretly investigated jade artifacts. The Zhao family, with their extensive connections, soon found out.

They sent someone to warn Wang Boxiong, who was still a student at the time.

From then on, Wang Boxiong kept a low profile and bided his time.

He only managed to advance to the Grandmaster level and collect relevant evidence, which was then discovered by the Zhao family.

Now that Wang Boxiong's status is different, the Zhao family can't directly warn him, so Zhao Cong feels very passive.

Gao Tianfeng suddenly sighed softly.

On Zhao Cong's eighteenth birthday, he received a gift from his father: an ancient jade cong.

That day was also the anniversary of Wang Boxiong's father's death.

Gao Tianfeng stared at the names of Chen Shouhu and Wang Boxiong for a long time before crossing them off.

These two are not people she can afford to mess with.

Finally, she looked at Zhou Leng on the list and made a phone call.

A short while later, Rao Mingxian pushed open the door and entered, smiling as he said, "Sister Tianfeng, is it urgent that you're looking for me so late?"

Gao Tianfeng smiled, looked Rao Mingxian up and down, and said, "I heard you have a good relationship with Zhou Leng?"

"We had a good relationship back then, but it fell apart later." Rao Mingxian casually sat down on the sofa.

Gao Tianfeng glanced at Rao Mingxian. The Rao family had been operating in Rucheng for many years. Although it had fallen into disrepair, it still had considerable influence. Moreover, he seemed to be highly regarded by Madam Xiyan.

Nowadays, on this land, apart from the leader of the Demonic Cult, Lady Xiyan holds the highest position.

Even though she was a relative of the Zhao family, she was still trying her best to win him over.

Gao Tianfeng smiled and said, "It's like this, Zhou Leng and I may have some misunderstandings. Could you help us arrange a meeting to clear things up?"

Rao Mingxian remained outwardly calm, but inwardly she sneered. She had just sent out the assassination list and received it herself. It was clearly for Gao Tianlong's revenge. Would she let Zhou Leng go?

Rao Mingxian shrugged and said, "After hearing about his story, I wanted to find out the reason and tried to contact him, but I couldn't get through. It's a pity. Besides, his current identity is very sensitive, and I don't want to be targeted by all five races at the same time. If the five races demand someone, the demons will hand me over immediately."

"Of course I understand Zhou Leng's importance, so I want to ask him what he really means?"

“His martial arts have been severed, so he's probably no longer of any use.” Rao Mingxian looked intently at Gao Tianfeng.

Gao Tianfeng instantly realized that she had been too hasty and that Rao Mingxian had seen through her.

"I heard that Lady Xiyan wants to lure Zhou Leng into the Demonic Cult?" Gao Tianfeng asked.

"Who told you that?" Rao Mingxian had been a member of the Demon Worshiping Cult for many years and had become so shrewd that he left no room for doubt.

Gao Tianfeng laughed and said, "It seems it's true. Since Madam Xiyan has made this request, you and I should join forces to lure Zhou Leng into the Demon Worshiping Cult." She also looked intently at Rao Mingxian.

Rao Mingxian's heart skipped a beat. This Gao Tianfeng was much more difficult to deal with than Gao Tianlong.

“Of course, I will try my best to find him and invite him to join my sect,” Rao Mingxian said.

"Here's what we'll do: give me a rough time, and when you meet, please invite me along."

"Alright, I'll go and ask Madam Xiyan right away. As long as she gives the order, I'll cooperate fully with you."

"Rao Mingxian, I heard Zhao He say before that you are still a member of the Zhao family, right?" Gao Tianfeng smiled gently.

Rao Mingxian said solemnly, "I was born a member of the Zhao family, and I will die a member of the Zhao family! But... you know, I still have to listen to Madam Xiyan. Both sides are my grandfathers, and I, as their grandson, can't afford to offend either of them."

His face was full of bitterness.

"Then you should ask Lady Xiyan for permission. We'll conspire to frame Zhou Leng, make him cooperate with the Demon Worship Cult, then expose the intelligence and force him to join the Demon Worship Cult. You'll definitely convey this message, right?"

Rao Mingxian said helplessly, "Of course."

Even if he didn't say anything, Gao Tianfeng had a way to get the news to Madam Xiyan, who was trying to recruit Zhou Leng into the sect.

“Alright, I’ll wait for your reply.” A few days later, Rao Mingxian met Gao Tianfeng again and said, “As long as Zhou Leng can join the sect without being harmed, I will do my best to cooperate with you. However, Madam Xiyan said that if Zhou Leng is harmed and then refuses to join the Demon Worshiping Sect, then you, Gao Tianfeng, should commit suicide to atone for your sins. These are Madam’s exact words.”

Gao Tianfeng smiled and said, "Of course."

She gritted her teeth and finally decided to drag Zhou Leng into the Demon Worship Cult, thus ending her revenge.

Currently, apart from Zhao Hao, no one can reliably suppress Lady Xiyan.

She knew perfectly well that no matter how much she was Zhao Hao's niece and how she was involved in things like washing feet, when it came to the Zhao family's interests, she was nothing.

After discussing the details of the cooperation, Gao Tianfeng saw Rao Mingxian off and sat alone in her office, crossing her legs.

"Zhou Leng, aren't you a national hero? Then we'll force you to join the Demonic Cult. We can't kill you, but we'll ruin your reputation among humans, ruin your life—that's a form of killing too. When the demons descend upon Blue Star, and we're all demons, we can find another opportunity..."

As Gao Tianfeng thought to herself, she felt a wave of annoyance when she received the call from Zhao Cong's driver. Zhao Cong's status was rising higher and higher, and he was taking her less and less seriously, even sending his driver to contact her.

The driver was a trusted confidant of the Zhao family, a member of the same demon-worshipping cult, and had even signed a demonic pact.

Although she could understand Zhao Cong's caution, she was still very angry.

Gao Tianfeng listened absentmindedly, but she flattered the driver with all sorts of nice things.

After ending the call, Gao Tianfeng smiled slightly.

Zhou Leng Mine has been transferred to the Rucheng branch of Guoyun Development Company and is currently undergoing renovation. It will be privatized soon.

The Zhao family's overseas company will invest here, and he will represent the overseas company to be responsible for the subsequent acquisition.

Gao Tianfeng thought that such a huge fortune would be legally and legitimately put into her own pocket, and even if she could only get a small share, she would be worry-free for the rest of her life.

Zhao Cong was in such a hurry to get his hands on it because the mine had produced two pieces of spirit mist jade in the past few days.

This means that this rich mine may very well contain an extremely precious jade king.

Gao Tianfeng rushed to Guoyun Kaituo Company and directed the company's management to carry out reforms according to her own will, taking the opportunity to resolve non-performing assets and firmly grasp high-quality assets.

While dealing with the issue of layoffs, she suddenly noticed a familiar name.

Li Linhan.

She had investigated and found that this person had an extremely good relationship with Zhou Leng, almost like family.

Gao Tianfeng smiled, picked up a pen, and circled Li Linhan's name.

Three days later, Li Linhan packed his things and left the place where he had always worked, feeling dejected.

That evening, he gathered his comrades and got drunk.

He felt melancholy for a long time after waking up the next day.

But by evening, I had figured it out.

Li Yuanhe is now successful and doesn't need me. Zhou Leng... sigh, although Zhou Leng's martial arts have been cut off, the wealth he has accumulated and his current status far exceed what I expected.

Neither of the two children needs my care anymore.

Work itself doesn't really matter, but people always need to have something to do. Once you're idle, your energy and spirit will collapse.

Too old to deliver food, he had to rely on connections with an old comrade to join Wudao Express Company as a courier.

After finishing her business at the company, Gao Tianfeng was still worried, so she told Zhao Cong and, carrying a large amount of local specialties, went to Zhao Palace in Xiongcheng.

They delivered local specialties to the head of the family, Zhao Hao, his wife, and the matriarch, and also washed their feet and massaged their backs. The next day, they returned to Rucheng.

Upon arriving in Rucheng, Zhao Cong told him that Li Shenkong had also returned to Rucheng and was staying there, saying that many of his comrades had died in battle and that he was feeling unwell.

Gao Tianfeng immediately perked up and went to Li Shenkong's residence to chat and laugh with him, easing his mood.

She occasionally noticed that Li Shenkong looked at her with a strange, somewhat cold gaze, but she assumed it was because he was too heartbroken and didn't think much of it.

After all, she had known Li Shenkong's personality very well since he was a child. Apart from eating and sleeping, he spent most of his time practicing martial arts. He was clueless about many things and was a typical martial arts fanatic.

The Li family initially groomed him to be the head of the family, but he had no interest in anything else. He never passed math, never spoke English, and his mind was full of swordsmanship and martial arts. His thoughts were extremely pure.

No sooner had Gao Tianfeng left than Chen Shouhu arrived.

Chen Shouhu and Li Shenkong have known each other since they were very young. Chen Shouhu was also Xu Ming's former superior. Back then, the Li clan entrusted Chen Shouhu to take care of him.

When Chen Shouhu learned of Xu Minglian's accident, Li Shenkong was distraught and took time out of his busy schedule to visit him.

The TV in the living room was playing "Journey to the West" on a low volume, showing the scene where the group of masters and disciples arrived at Huangfeng Ridge.

The two sat on the sofa and chatted for a few minutes. Suddenly, Li Shenkong said, "Brother Hu, I don't actually know many people. I'm only familiar with about a dozen. I can only trust five or six. You are one of them. My dad and my grandpa have both praised you. My dad said that if he really encounters any difficulties, he will come to you first."

"Have you run into trouble?" Chen Shouhu asked.

After a long silence, Li Shenkong asked, "Brother Zhao Cong, what kind of person is he? How much of the rumors about the Zhao family are true, and how much are false?"

"So, in your eyes, what kind of person is Zhao Cong?"

Li Shenkong stared blankly ahead and spoke slowly.

“He is very composed. I remember the first time I met him, he was wearing a suit and I thought he was an elder. Later I found out that he was my peer.”

“He treated us children very well, with a kind smile, and was willing to play with us, unlike the stern elders.”

“I remember clearly that my family strictly controlled my diet and didn’t allow me to eat anything I wanted. He would secretly slip me some snacks and wink at me.”

(End of this chapter)