I Came To Collect A Debt [I]

"So you're saying I should forgive the murderer who killed one of my women, who killed my brother-in-law, seriously wounded one of the elders of my family to death... and forget that he killed my only son?" 

A grim, trembling voice, full of rage and fury that could not be contained, was heard inside a huge hall with ornaments and luxuries all around. Several presences were gathered in the place as they looked with fear and dread at the towering figure in the center. 

"No, patriarch!" 

Quickly, a man in his 50's shook his head as he leaned full of fear towards the man sitting in the main chair and felt his terrifying aura. He quickly explained, "Just from the words we managed to get from the first elder before he was knocked unconscious is that the enemy was very terrifying and has a powerful background!" 

The atmosphere became cold and silent, no one wanting to dare say a word let alone fart. All the while silently watching the patriarch of the family. 

Gongsun Wu, the current patriarch of the Gongsun family, gritted his teeth full of fury, rage, anger and wrath, but mostly full of terrifying murderous intent when he thought of the killers of his son and his lover! 

The first elder of the family who had accompanied his son, his woman and his brother-in-law, sent the family's distress signal some time ago. When they arrived on the scene, the first elder barely managed to say a few words before he fell unconscious, his body covered in blood and full of serious injuries, with one arm hanging limply from his body while the other limb was missing. 

However, what terrified them most was that their son, Gongsun Nian, was dead, with more than half of his body in pieces! 

Likewise, one of his mistresses, Gongsun Xin, as well as his brother-in-law, Gongsun We, were dead. With their bodies full of blood and some limbs missing. All this while they were standing over Gongsun Nian's body, probably trying to protect him in his last moments. 

"It was the ancestor of the Wen clan?" 

Gongsun Wu quickly thought of the enemy family of the state, the family that was on par in power and fame with them and had been in conflict for many years, with their ancestors fighting each other all their lives. The ancestor of the Wen clan is a supreme expert in the Body Condensation realm, so he could easily have killed his son even in protection of the first elder if he personally shot. 

But that wouldn't make sense, as the Wen clan would have killed the first elder of the family, or the elder would have mentioned that it was the Wen clan. 

"According to reports, we have news that something happened to some elders of the Wen clan as well... we even learned that the young master of the Wen clan was seriously injured and had been crippled!" 

One of the elders quickly explained what he knew. 

"The young master of the Wen clan is injured and crippled?" Gongsun Wu frowned upon hearing this and quickly understood that this unknown enemy who had attacked them did not belong to the Wen clan and might belong to an unknown family or higher power. 

"Order all members to return here immediately!" Gongsun Wu at once ordered as multiple thoughts surged in his head. 

"We have already done so, patriarch! Only a few are out of the region, so it will take a day or several days, but they are minor and secondary branch members!" One of the elders who seemed to be one of the leaders of the entire group nodded respectfully, causing Gongsun Wu to nod slightly. 

After seeing the state the first elder of the Gongsun family was in and the death of the other two elders and the young master, they knew that the Gongsun family was facing a terrifying situation for the first time, so they sent for all the members who were outside to return home and deal with the unknown enemy! 

This event was unprecedented! 

"Patriarch!" 

"Greetings, patriarch! We have come as quickly as you ordered!" 

Several figures, adult and old, rushed in, bowing and respectfully greeting Gongsun Wu. 

These were all the central and most important members of the Gongsun family! 

There were even several women who were not far behind and exuded powerful auras! 

No more than 10 minutes had passed when the majority had gathered and all the important members were present. All the family warriors nearby had gathered in the great hall, while those left outside were either belonging to the servants or insignificant members of the worthless second branch. 

Gongsun Wu nodded and said solemnly, "This time, we are about to face an unprecedented event of the clan since its founding. The first elder is unconscious and seriously injured, while several members were killed by an unknown enemy, among them my son Nian'er..." 

At this, those present paled and drew in a cold breath upon hearing Gongsun Wu's words, especially upon learning that the patriarch's son had been killed... who would dare to stand against them? The powerful Gongsun family! They are the most powerful family in the south state! 

Could it be the Wen clan? 

"I have received reports that our enemy, the Wen clan, also seems to be facing something similar to us, their young master is crippled as well as other elders... all this while they had gone to the desolate valley just like our members." Gongsun Wu explained grimly and added, "So your main mission will be to investigate what happened and, whoever manages to get information from the enemy will be rewarded!" 

Those present nodded seriously, with most of them gritting their teeth and feeling fury and anger that their members had been attacked and killed, which seriously damaged the image of the Gongsun family! 

"My grandson was killed? It seems there are some who have forgotten that my Gongsun family still has me..." 

Suddenly, a heavy, somber voice spread throughout the hall, sending shivers down the spines of most of those present and stopping them as they were about to leave. 

A figure suddenly appeared in the air silently to one side of Gongsun Wu as he approached and seemed to tread the air softly as he descended from the sky but with a terrifying aura. This figure was over 70 years old, with white hair and a long beard, but with a noble and arrogant bearing to others and with an aura of war. 

It's just that his expression was full of hatred and rage as he seemed to see through the walls and watched the outside. 

"Father!" Gongsun Wu blinked and quickly stopped at the sight of this figure. His dark gaze receded slightly and he looked respectfully at his father. 

"Greetings, ancestor!" 

Quickly, the others present, from the elders and even some servants, unhesitatingly bowed to this old man who had suddenly appeared without any aura movement. 

Gongsun Linnai, the ancestor of the Gongsun family, coldly looked at the elders and others and said, "If you don't find information of my grandson's killer, don't bother to come back! Until I kill those bastards with my own hands, the Gongsun family will not stop searching!" 

His cold and arrogant voice echoed throughout the Gongsun family's residence, sending chills down the spine of everyone else outside as a burst of terrifying aura burst out from his body, enveloping the entire Gongsun family for a brief moment. 

* Bang! *

The door to the great hall suddenly opened, sending shivers down the others' spines and causing them to turn their gazes. Gongsun Wu's face darkened as he saw that it was a servant who was entering, while Gongsun Linnai frowned. 

"Speak up! What do you want? If you have nothing important to say then you will die for your interruption!" Gongsun Wu spoke coldly, this was an important meeting and could not afford to have the news leaked or be interrupted by something unimportant. 

The servant swallowed hard before prostrating himself to the ground and exclaiming, "Forgive me, patriarch! It's just that a young man arrived saying he had news about the young master's killer and wanted to talk to you!" 

These words exploded in everyone's mind! 

There was someone who knew about the young master's killer? This was the most important thing right now! 

Gongsun Wu frowned and quickly shouted, "Then what are you waiting for? Bring him in this very instant if you don't want me to kill you!" 

The death of his son is the most important thing! He has to know who the enemy is and, if possible, kill him and all his family! 

Gongsun Linnai frowned even more but stood still, his spirit sense covering the entire Gongsun family residence. 

"No need... here I am..." 

A distinctly male voice, but soft and full of tranquility covered the hall as the next moment a slender silhouette walked in quietly. 

The Gongsun family members were shocked when they saw this young man, a young man as handsome as the legendary immortal! 

Gongsun Wu frowned and said coldly, "Speak! Who are you? And how do you know that my son is dead? You're in the residence of the great Gongsun family and if you're just bullshitting us you won't get out of here!" 

* Boom! * 

The great doors of the great hall closed as two warriors stood between them and the unknown guest. 

"Don't worry, you won't have to look any further." The unknown guest didn't even flinch as he heard the doors close, he smiled some more and added, "I know who your son's killer is, but I want a reward." 

"Say it!" Gongsun Wu shouted coldly as he began to sense that something wasn't right when he saw the calm and indifference on the face of this young man who looked to be in his early twenties, and even more so when he couldn't sense any hint of aura or feel his cultivation level. 

"I really didn't want to do this, but your family framed me several times and even dared to covet and kidnap my grand female disciples, so I came to collect a debt..." The young man said faintly, but his voice was very clear in the silent great hall. 

Gongsun Wu silently took out his sword from his storage ring as his intuition became more horrified. 

"So I had no choice but to kill your ignorant and stupid son who seemed to do nothing but think with his lower body..." 

Ling Tian, the unknown visitor, barely finished speaking when he faintly blinked and calmly glanced at the 70+ year old man suddenly appearing in front of him and reaching out his hand, wanting to grab him by the neck as a terrifying coercion enveloped him. 

Gongsun Linnai's terrifying aura encompassed the entire residence of the Gongsun family and even spread throughout the capital, silencing the city dwellers as chills invaded their bodies and many were seriously injured.