Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 430: The Sins of the Gong Family

Chapter 430: Chapter 430: The Sins of the Gong Family

In the Gong Family’s guest hall.

Fairy Xi Feng sat in the seat of honor.

Master Miejue stood to the side, her expression solemn.

After all, discovering that her master was nearing her end,

the grief was indeed profound.

Moreover, though Fairy Xi Feng’s visit to Jiangning was on her way to handle other affairs,

she suffered severe injuries in her effort to defend herself.

Understandably, she was quite upset within.

"Dad, why did you knock me unconscious!"

Grieving the loss of his son, Gong Changjun could no longer care about formalities.

He barged into the guest hall.

His face was distraught as he glared at Gong Qiliang.

"Changjun, the Fairy is still here, show some respect!"

Gong Qiliang scolded with a stern face.

"Dad, Tian Ao was my only son, and he was your only direct grandson... He is dead... Without him, our Gong Family has no successor... If you’re not sad, then do not stop me from seeking revenge..."

Gong Changjun’s face was flushed with red as he glared at Gong Qiliang.

With Tian Ao’s death, the elder generations in the family would surely elect someone from a side branch to inherit the title of Family Head.

At that point, their lineage would be considered illegitimate.

They would never regain their right to speak in family affairs again.

"Changjun, calm yourself down. That boy has backers. Even Fairy Xi Feng was gravely injured in defense of Tian Ao. We cannot afford to offend such a person!"

Gong Qiliang let out a long sigh.

If even Fairy Xi Feng couldn’t provoke this person,

they stood even less of a chance.

"I don’t care... Killing my only son has created a deep sea of blood betrween us... Even if it means dying together, I want his blood to pay for this debt!"

Gong Changjun had become utterly consumed by madness at this moment.

"Notify all Martial Artists of the Gong Family to assemble immediately, today I shall purge the Medicine King House!"

"Snap!"

As his voice fell, a crisp sound echoed in the guest hall.

Gong Changjun shockingly covered his swelling face.

Looking at Gong Qiliang standing in front of him.

"You rebellious son, don’t forget that I am not dead yet. If you want to push the Gong Family into oblivion, I’ll eliminate you first!"

Gong Qiliang’s eyes carried an intimidating chill.

This slap had instantly calmed Gong Changjun.

"Dad... I was wrong!"

Gong Changjun fell to his knees with a thud.

Though he was the Family Head, he was facing the elder patriarch.

Although Gong Qiliang typically refrained from managing family affairs,

his word was the guiding light for the Gong Family when he did speak.

As the Family Head, he was nothing in comparison.

"Son, I know you are heartbroken over the loss of your beloved son, but now is not the time for parental affection. Don’t kneel to me. If you are to kneel, kneel to Fairy Xi Feng, for her body and soul are nearly ruined because of Tian Ao."

Gong Qiliang took a deep breath and walked back to the Taishi Chair.

Hearing this, Gong Changjun quickly turned around,

and knelt before Fairy Xi Feng.

"Fairy above, please accept my bow. My son has implicated your divine body, and for that, he deserves a thousand deaths. As a father, I apologize to you on his behalf!"

Gong Changjun knelt respectfully on the ground.

His sincere demeanor warmed everyone’s heart.

"Forget it, fate has dictated this much; there’s no need for apologies. Even if you broke both your legs kneeling, it wouldn’t change a thing."

Fairy Xifeng waved her hand.

She had been worried ever since she learned about the backlash from the Black Blood Tripod.

Now, it had indeed become reality.

In her heart, there were no longer any ripples.

After all, soaking every three days had truly turned her into a puppet of the Black Blood Tripod.

If she were released, it would actually be a good thing.

"Fairy... may I be so bold as to ask where exactly you are hurt, and why your physical and spiritual forms are eroding? If you tell me, perhaps I could help and relieve you from this trouble,"

Gong Qiliang pondered for a long time before carefully speaking up.

He was afraid that Fairy Xifeng would turn her anger towards him.

"You... never mind, even if you tell me, what use would it be? Can you solve the erosion of my physical and spiritual forms?"

Fairy Xifeng shook her head.

She didn’t want to discuss the matter of the Black Blood Tripod with anyone.

"Fairy, not to conceal from you... my family might actually have a way to cure the erosion of physical and spiritual forms... but I don’t know if it matches your condition."

The words of Gong Qiliang caused a flash of surprise in Fairy Xifeng’s eyes.

"Your family can cure the erosion of physical and spiritual forms?"

"I do not dare to deceive you, Fairy... so please mention the cause of your ailment..."

Gong Qiliang nodded earnestly in response.

This matter was of great importance, potentially affecting the survival of his entire family.

But now, they had already made an enemy of Lin Fan.

They didn’t know when retaliation would come.

Fairy Xifeng was their only major support.

They absolutely couldn’t let her fall.

"It’s shameful to mention, but back in my days of campaigning against the southwestern tribes, I was deceived and trapped in the Black Blood Tripod. Although I slaughtered the Five Poison Sect, I’ve been unable to leave the tripod since then. I must soak in it every three days. While it seems to grant eternal youth, I have become a puppet behind the scenes, controlled by it. Now that the tripod is taken, my physical and spiritual forms will definitely erode after three days."

In Fairy Xifeng’s narrative, she became a victim of the bloody massacre.

The ostensibly righteous background, however, Gong Qiliang naturally heard the underlying issues.

It must be because she only knew of the tripod’s promise of eternal youth, but not the suffering it brought upon her.

But as they were all intelligent people, there was no need to spell it out.

"If that’s the case, my family indeed has a way to treat your erosion, but I implore you to kill me first, then promise to grant my kin a swift end, and not let them die too gruesomely!"

Saying so, Gong Qiliang actually knelt down on both knees.

This action and his words stunned Fairy Xifeng.

She thought she was undoubtedly doomed, but unexpectedly, there was still a turn of events.

But why did this savior ask her to kill him first?

"If you can save my life, you will be my great benefactor. They say no thanks are needed for great favors. I haven’t even thanked you for saving my life, how can I possibly strike you first?"

"Because I have sinned, my family has also sinned, sins worthy of ten thousand deaths."

Gong Qiliang hung his head and said, "Originally, my people thought to keep this secret for a lifetime, unknown to outsiders. This way we could cling to a slim chance of survival, but given the great favor your family has done for ours, I, Gong Qiliang, will never forget it. Therefore, I’d rather die at your hands than continue to prolong our lives, which is the only reason my family has survived until now."

"What on earth is going on? Tell me the details. No matter how grave your sins, ’lay down the butcher knife and you will become a Buddha on the spot.’ Besides, you are doing all this to save me, so your family has no need to fear for the future. I swear, I will protect your family for generations to come from being bullied by others!"

Fairy Xifeng had lived for a hundred years; she was certainly no fool.

Gong Qiliang spoke of seeking death, but his underlying desire was for survival.

All of his sincere intentions were merely to seek a guarantee.

This also clarified one principle.

Their entire clan concealed a huge secret.

If exposed, they would be executed without mercy.

So, he definitely needed to secure insurance.

As an embodiment of justice, Fairy Xifeng was naturally the perfect person.

As long as she didn’t mention or hinder, no one would pursue the Gong Family anymore.

Then, they would be truly safe.

"Reporting to the Fairy... we are descendants of the Nangong Family!"