**Chapter 249: So Daring**

**Chapter 249: So Daring**

During the four or five days when Zhao Ling was sternly dealing with Ah Yin, Xiao Wu, and the others, the leadership of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family began to notice something unusual.

Yu Yuanzhen, Yu Luomian, and the three elders realized that the spies they had stationed near Zhao Ling's mansion had not returned to report. Typically, one or two would come back every few days to share updates.

The silence was unnerving.

Suspecting the worst—that their spies had been discovered—they decided to investigate. They sent a member of an affiliated family, Qiao Zhuang, to disguise himself and scout the area around Zhao Ling's residence.

Qiao Zhuang searched the bustling streets near Zhao Ling's mansion repeatedly but found no sign of the spies. Realizing the futility of his mission, he quickly returned to the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family, which was still reeling from the recent attack.

Upon hearing the news, Yu Yuanzhen, Yu Luomian, and the three elders were deeply alarmed. The disappearance of the spies likely indicated that their surveillance efforts had been compromised.

The family could not afford further provocation. The recent attack had already left their estate in ruins, with over 600 casualties, including both the dead and injured. The three strange birds had caused devastating destruction.

Thanks to the head of the Ye family's healing efforts, the wounded had been stabilized, but those with severed limbs faced permanent disabilities.

For a prestigious clan like the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family, this was a significant blow. Disabling injuries could dramatically reduce a member's standing within the family.

Even Yu Xiaolong, the patriarch's eldest son, would see his status diminished despite being favored.

The family leadership convened urgently and reached a unanimous decision: they would leave Tiandou Imperial City immediately.

Remaining in the city posed too great a risk. If the strange birds returned, dropping dozens of their devastating "eggs" at night, the family could be wiped out entirely.

Under the cover of darkness, more than a thousand members of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family quietly packed up and left the city.

Initially, Yu Yuanzhen had considered relocating near the Haotian Sect, thinking the proximity might offer mutual support. However, upon reflection, he decided against it.

The Haotian Sect was only a few dozen kilometers from Tiandou Imperial City—far too close for comfort. The priority was to ensure Zhao Ling couldn't track them down.

Yu Yuanzhen wanted their new location to be as remote and hidden as possible.

In the chaos of the move, Yu Yuanzhen sent men to retrieve his second son from the dungeon. Despite his anger and disappointment, he couldn't abandon his own flesh and blood.

But when his men returned, they reported that the dungeon was empty.

Yu Yuanzhen was incredulous. "Empty? Impossible! I checked on him just a few days ago."

He stormed to the dungeon himself, only to find it deserted.

His fury mounted as he questioned the remaining staff. "Why wasn't I informed of this? Who was responsible for delivering his meals?"

A servant stepped forward, trembling. "The person in charge of delivering meals was killed during the bird attack, Master Yu."

Yu Yuanzhen clenched his fists, seething. Among more than a thousand people, the one tasked with feeding his son had to be among the casualties?

Still, a small part of him felt relieved. If his son had remained in the dungeon, he might have starved to death in the aftermath of the attack.

Yet the fact that his son had managed to escape left Yu Yuanzhen fuming. "That ungrateful brat! He dares to run away? How bold he's become!"

Cursing under his breath, Yu Yuanzhen left the dungeon and rejoined the family exodus.

As the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family moved to their new location, Yu Luomian had other concerns.

Worried about his daughter, he decided to visit her before leaving the city. Her mother had passed away long ago, leaving her without close support.

If the family relocated far from Tiandou Imperial City, it might be a long time before he could see her again.

Under the cover of night, Yu Luomian returned to his daughter's home.

But as soon as he opened the door, a dozen burly men rushed in, pinning him to the ground.

"What is this?" Yu Luomian yelled in confusion. "What's going on?"

One of the men laughed. "Boss, you were right! We've been staking out this mansion for two or three days, and now we've caught the culprit!"

Another chimed in, "This must be the one who killed those four people. If we hand him over to the higher-ups, we'll be promoted for sure!"

Yu Luomian's heart sank as he struggled against his captors.

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