novelraw Chapter 1005 1005: Heavenly Deaf and Earthly Mute
Chapter 1005 1005: Heavenly Deaf and Earthly Mute
Upon hearing Dugu Jinhong's words, Dugu Jian was even more dismissive: "When Luu Fengxian was alive, you also said he was the Dugu Family's pillar. What was the result? Didn't he die in Binhai! Two old men in their nineties, can they really be stronger than Luu Fengxian?"
Recalling his "lover" Luu Fengxian, who tragically died in Binhai, Dugu Jian's hatred surged, and he clenched his fists tightly.
"Nonsense! No matter how you put it, Luu Fengxian was just a Martial Artist of the Legendary Realm, while Heavenly Deaf and Earthly Mute, already twenty years ago, stepped into the Human King Realm!"
"Do you not understand the concept of the Human King Realm?
"In these twenty years, they might have improved further, reaching an even more terrifying realm! With the two of them joining forces, in the entire Provincial City, aside from our Dugu Family's ultimate legacy and the Baili Family, no one can stop them, let alone that brat Jiang!"
Dugu Jinhong had full confidence in Heavenly Deaf and Earthly Mute and was about to say more when suddenly his old eyes flashed, and he stood up excitedly: "Xiao Jian, get up quickly, the two elders have returned!"
No sooner had he said this, two elderly men, wearing cloth garments and grey cloth shoes, walked in from outside the main hall.
The two walked soundlessly, as if they had merged with the air and earth.
Yet, with just a bit of discernment, one could perceive a terrifying aura emanating from them!
It seemed that with their arrival, the entire hall of the ancient fortress was enveloped in a distinct aura, causing everyone to unconsciously feel stifled in their breath, with their hearts beating slowly!
"Elder Heavenly Deaf, Elder Earthly Mute, you've returned!"
In the presence of these two unparalleled elders, even Dugu Jinhong dared not be negligent and hurried over, greeting them with a fawning smile.
Seeing this, Dugu Jian, although still indifferent at heart, had no choice but to follow his grandfather and put on a fake smile.
"Dugu Jinhong, the two of us were cultivating at Yunmen Mountain when we heard you sent someone with a Family Head Order to summon us. What severe matter has befallen the Dugu Family that required you to call us down the mountain?"
The speaker was not Heavenly Deaf but Earthly Mute!
Can a mute speak?
No!
In truth, Earthly Mute's Martial Arts was unparalleled, having long mastered the technique of transmitting sound with Inner Strength.
His voice, as if emanating from the depths of the earth, was old and hoarse, yet carried an undeniable command.
"It's a long story, dear elders, please have a seat first. You've had a long journey; let me have someone serve you tea—" Dugu Jinhong said with a dry smile.
Heavenly Deaf and Earthly Mute took no offense, immediately sitting down on the Taishi Chairs prepared for them, while Dugu Jinhong promptly instructed the servants to brew the finest Junshan Silver Needle for the two.
Heavenly Deaf took a sip of tea and said blandly, "Dugu Jinhong, speak directly; our time is precious, once we help you, we need to return to Yunmen Mountain."
Can a deaf person communicate?
No!
Naturally, it was also through the use of Inner Strength to locate by sound.
These two, though named as a mute and a deaf person, in reality, were quite the opposite, for they were a chatterbox and a creature with hearing dozens of times more acute than a normal person's!
"Alright then, I won't waste any time. The matter relates to my grandson, Xiao Jian…"
With that, Dugu Jinhong recounted the whole story of the Dugu Family's enmity with Jiang Feng and the actions Jiang Feng had previously taken in the Provincial City.
Earthly Mute, upon listening, also found it quite incredible.
"Could such a thing truly occur?"
Earthly Mute's turbid voice carried by Inner Strength emerged once more: "Has the world changed so much while the two of us remained secluded? That a young man barely in his twenties can annihilate several long-established families in the Provincial City, even causing the fall of Luu Fengxian, reputed as the city's foremost expert?"
"Jiang Feng, I've never heard of the name, so he likely isn't someone cultivated by any major sect or power, yet has such capability—it's indeed rare."
Heavenly Deaf added, then smirked: "Pity, he's too young and arrogant, leaving himself no room for retreat!"
"Esteemed elders!"
Dugu Jian couldn't bear to listen any longer: "Today, my grandfather summoned the two of you back, not to hear you praise Jiang Feng! That brat has severely wronged me, repeatedly disrespected me, and has no regard for the entire Dugu Family. He absolutely cannot be allowed to survive! I hope the two of you will immediately accompany me to Binhai to execute him, to wash away my utter humiliation!"
"Dugu Jian, speaking of youthful arrogance, you might surpass even that Jiang Feng of Binhai!"
Heavenly Deaf "heard" and said with disdain: "You are not yet the head of the Dugu Family, unqualified to issue us orders."
"I…"
Dugu Jian's face flushed red with anger and his chest filled with rage.
"Speaking in an imperious manner despite your lack of maturity, serves you right for being inept!"
"You—"
Dugu Jian's face turned green, choked into silence!
"Esteemed elders, my grandson doesn't understand the etiquette; please excuse him and don't take offense at his behavior."
Seeing this, Dugu Jinhong hastily rebuked Dugu Jian: "Xiao Jian, how many times have I told you, in front of these venerable elders, you must be courteous, without the slightest negligence! When they assisted my father, the previous family head, in consolidating the Dugu Family's foundation, you didn't even exist yet, so don't be disrespectful!"
Dugu Jian angrily sat down, biting his teeth without uttering a word.
Dugu Jinhong then turned to Heavenly Deaf and Earthly Mute with an apologetic smile: "Esteemed elders, Xiao Jian is just a junior, unfamiliar with the rules; please don't mind him. However, indeed, we must trouble you with a trip to Binhai! Our Dugu Family cannot tolerate a threatening existence. Since that Jiang cannot be used by us, he must be eradicated!"
"The two of us just returned from Yunmen Mountain, we'll rest our feet for now. Send someone to ascertain Jiang Feng's exact location, and we shall make the trip afterward."
Earthly Mute remarked lightly, but between the lines, he didn't truly regard Jiang Feng as a threat.
"That can be arranged! I have contacts there; I'll make a call later to lure Jiang Feng out, so it will be convenient for you to act!"
Dugu Jian's spirits were revived, thinking of Nangong Yan and Jin Shixiang, those lackeys, and considering the situation, it was the perfect time to use them as stepping stones to eliminate Jiang Feng!