The deep blue starry sky was ablaze with stars.
Waves surged, and the sea wind howled.
Colorful starfish drifted chaotically in the sea, striving to shine for the sake of reproduction.
Standing on the beach, Lan Tiancheng and Gao Xuan faced each other, and the atmosphere was very serious.
Lan Tiancheng said, "As a son, isn't it only right to avenge my father and family?"
"I have a question. How are you certain I'm the one who killed your father?" Gao Xuan was still very curious. On the vast Starfish Island, no one except the Xiao Family's upper echelon knew that he was the one who killed Lan Chang'an.
Lan Tiancheng had been taken away after being injected with a sedative. How did he know what happened afterwards?
Lan Tiancheng said, "I've thought it over and over, and on this island, you're the only one who could have done it!"
This conjecture didn't really make logical sense, because the Xiao Family had many strong members and many high-level connections.
But now everyone knew the Xiao Family had invited the Golden Sword Saint to forcibly attack Lanting Garden and kill Lan Chang'an in one blow.
Of course, outwardly, the Xiao Family claimed Lan Chang'an had fled for his crimes.
Even ghosts wouldn't believe such nonsense. If Lan Chang'an had truly escaped, the Lan Family would have retaliated furiously at the first opportunity.
But now, all the major noble families were like wolves, ferociously tearing apart and devouring the Lan Family.
After Lan Tiancheng woke up, he received the news that Lan Chang'an had been killed.
Although he had been quite decadent these past few years, he was still the legitimate son of the patriarch and a Silver Sword Hero, with many followers.
At this time, some people always try to gamble a bit, informing Lan Tiancheng of news without any danger.
If Lan Tiancheng came into power later, this favor would become valuable. If not, it wasn't a big deal.
So Lan Tiancheng quickly figured out the general situation.
Upon learning Lan Chang'an was killed, his first feeling wasn't anger but relief.
Having been involved with the cult, Lan Chang'an could no longer be considered human.
As a child, Lan Tiancheng had admired Lan Chang'an until his mother and sister were blood sacrificed to the Evil God by Lan Chang'an, turning his admiration into endless disgust and hatred.
But since Lan Chang'an was his father, he couldn't do anything to him.
For these years, he could only drown his sorrows in alcohol and waste his days away on Starfish Island.
With Lan Chang'an's death, the gloom overshadowing his sky was completely dispelled.
Lan Tiancheng, however, felt lost, not knowing what he should do.
He had grown accustomed to watching the sea on the beach every day, for only the vast ocean could bear his gloom.
And so he ran into Gao Xuan on the beach.
By intuition, Lan Tiancheng felt this matter was Gao Xuan's doing.
Besides the age and cultivation level which didn't quite match, all other conditions fit perfectly.
Because Lan Changkong wanted to kill Gao Xuan, Gao Xuan retaliated by eliminating the upper echelon of the Lan Family. The entire logic chain becomes very complete this way.
As for why Gao Xuan was so powerful, Lan Tiancheng believed in this world, there are indeed some exceptional geniuses.
They can always achieve incredible accomplishments!
Gao Xuan possessed this kind of unparalleled quality.
Of course, Lan Tiancheng wasn't certain either; he was just testing.
Gao Xuan nodded, "You've guessed quite accurately."
Lan Tiancheng was taken aback when he heard Gao Xuan admit it.
He knew how strong the armed forces of Lanting Garden were and how powerful the evil-transformed Lan Chang'an was.
Gao Xuan ventured into Lanting Garden alone and killed his father?
Lan Tiancheng stared seriously at Gao Xuan for a long time, "How did you do it?"
Gao Xuan patted the Hongyi Sword hanging at his waist, confident and flamboyant.
Lan Tiancheng was silent. Gao Xuan's answer seemed insincere, yet it was enough to explain the situation.
Ultimately, it was because Gao Xuan was powerful enough.
Lan Tiancheng wanted to reach for his sword but found that he hadn't brought it at all.
"Wait here, I'll go back and get my sword."
Gao Xuan shook his head, "The wind is a bit strong, I'll be leaving soon. I don't have the time to wait."
Lan Tiancheng, no matter what Gao Xuan said, felt that certain things had to be done.
He turned around and had only taken two steps when Gao Xuan called out to him, "Wait up."
Lan Tiancheng turned around, not quite understanding what Gao Xuan meant.
Gao Xuan said seriously, "Take the bottles with you; don't leave trash. Be a person with quality."
Lan Tiancheng froze for a moment and then suddenly laughed. He shook his head, picked up the bottles on the beach, and said, "You're right, I should be a person with quality."
Gao Xuan spoke loudly, "As a friend, I give you this advice: leave the Twelve Star Domain and go somewhere else."
He paused, then added, "Right now, you're too weak. There's no point in dying."
Lan Tiancheng shook his head, "Friend, your advice is always so sound."
He turned and walked away, waving his hand as he went, "Friend, goodbye!"
Gao Xuan waved. Lan Tiancheng wasn't exactly a good person, nor a bad person, but he was quite interesting.
Gao Xuan didn't want Lan Tiancheng to die senselessly. Fortunately, the other had a clear mind and didn't have a strong desire for revenge.
Lan Tiancheng's so-called revenge was more out of basic rationale than genuine intent.
Once Lan Tiancheng had walked far away, Bai Yutang chuckled, "He's quite interesting."
"There are too many smart people in this world, but too few interesting ones."
Gao Xuan felt a bit like sighing; if it weren't for this incident, he could have had drinks and even picked up girls with Lan Tiancheng.
Life is always so dull.
Gao Xuan stayed on Starfish Island for another two days; on the third day, Xiao Ting arrived with the flying ship to pick him up.
"Finished so quickly?" Gao Xuan was a bit surprised.
Xiao Ting shook her head, "It's far from over. It's just that your school is starting soon, and Chief Instructor Tong Xiuying visited the Xiao Family."
Actually, Golden Bull University started on the first, but Gao Xuan hadn't gone because he wanted to attend the alumni meeting.