On the peak of Yan Mountain, Li Lingtian sat cross-legged, gazing at the distant clouds and mist.
Ning Xiaoqing, who had just returned from Donghua, reported to him the outcomes of her trip.
It seemed that Li Chen’s refusal was something Li Lingtian had anticipated all along.
However, the peculiar reason Li Chen provided did indeed surprise him.
Ning Xiaoqing said respectfully, "I failed in my mission, and I ask for punishment!"
Li Lingtian waved his hand and spoke indifferently, "This matter is not your fault. If he were so easily persuaded, he wouldn’t be known as Immortal Master Li."
"By the way, have you completely investigated his background and connections?"
Ning Xiaoqing took out a top-secret document marked with "SS" and said, "It’s all clear now, everything’s here, please take a look!"
Li Lingtian took the file and examined it carefully.
"Ye Chuxue is in a romantic relationship with him?"
Ning Xiaoqing nodded and said, "Yes, that’s correct. I have a cousin in Donghua named Ning Qian’er. She and Ye Chuxue have been best friends since childhood. She can confirm this!"
After pondering for a moment, Li Lingtian asked, "Have you investigated all of Ye Chuxue’s connections? Are there any suspicions?"
Ning Xiaoqing shook her head and answered, "No, Ye Chuxue’s mother, Tang Lan, is from the Tang Family of Hang City, while her father, Ye Yuancheng, is from the suburban county of Donghua. Their ancestors for seven generations have all been investigated thoroughly, and everything is clear, with no suspicions."
Li Lingtian thought for a moment and asked, "If that’s the case, why would Li Chen be fostered in an ordinary citizen’s home?"
Ning Xiaoqing found it difficult to answer this question and could only report based on the official findings.
"Seventeen years ago, Tang Lan was in critical condition due to massive bleeding during childbirth; it was Li Chen’s mother who saved her, which led to their acquaintance. It is said that they arranged a child betrothal."
"Five years ago, Li Chen’s mother suddenly found Tang Lan, claiming there was an emergency at home that needed to be dealt with and Li Chen would be temporarily fostered in her household. Not long after, news came that Li Chen’s parents died in a car accident. This is also why Li Chen became an orphan and was adopted by Tang Lan."
Hearing Ning Xiaoqing’s report, a shade of sorrow flashed across Li Lingtian’s eyes.
Seeing the strange expression on Li Lingtian’s face, Ning Xiaoqing didn’t dare to ask more but carefully measured her words before tentatively asking, "Shall we secretly contact Tang Lan? She must know some insider details!"
Li Lingtian gestured dismissively and said, "No need, whatever she knows won’t be more than what we’ve found. Moreover, rashly contacting her would only alarm the enemy and backfire."
"Speaking of which, has the test result come out yet?"
Ning Xiaoqing nodded and said, "Yes, it’s out, and I was just about to report it to you!"
Upon hearing this, Li Lingtian, who was usually unflappable, immediately showed a sense of urgency.
"What are the results? What is the DNA match percentage?"
Ning Qian’er had never seen Li Lingtian, unflappable even if Tai Mountain were to collapse before him, display such an expression, and it filled her heart with wonder.
However, as an intelligence agent well-versed in the rules of secrecy, she knew not to ask questions that were taboo.
"The DNA match percentage is 99%, confirming their father-son relationship!"
Hearing this answer, Li Lingtian’s pupils sharply contracted, and his expression grew very complex.
Li Lingtian gestured and said, "Alright, there’s nothing else, you may leave now. Additionally, upgrade the secrecy level of this matter to the highest, SSS!"
"Understood!" Ning Xiaoqing responded and then turned to leave.
As an intelligence agent, Ning Xiaoqing’s professional instincts told her that this matter was no trivial issue and could even involve an earth-shaking secret.
What kind of earth-shaking secret it could be, she had no way of knowing.
Although she was curious, she also understood the old adage that curiosity killed the cat. This secret was like a bomb; whoever dared to touch it would inevitably be blown to pieces.
Suddenly, she grew concerned for her cousin, Ning Qian’er.
That foolish girl was already caught in the whirlpool. If she didn’t extricate herself in time, her fate would be unimaginable.
Yet this was an SSS-level confidential matter; she couldn’t offer Qian’er even the slightest hint and could only hope she wouldn’t delve too deep.
With these thoughts, Ning Xiaoqing, who didn’t believe in gods or ghosts, couldn’t help but press her hands together and bow thrice to the heavens.
After remaining silent on Yan Mountain Peak for two hours, Li Lingtian, with a solemn expression on his face, headed towards the heart of the mountain.
The person Li Lingtian was about to meet now was the legendary figure of the present age, as well as his grandfather, Li Jinliang.
Li Jinliang, born in 1889, had auspicious omens encircling the beams at his birth, which persisted for three days.
Since his debut, he had never lost a battle, achieving victories that struck terror in his enemies!
The Four Sects of Mystical Sect, the Twelve Martial Arts Sects, and the various Martial Arts Families also bowed down to him, honoring Li Jinliang as the Master of Huaxia Martial Arts, the legend of the era!
Later, he withdrew completely from the public eye.
After passing through forty-nine checkpoints, Li Lingtian finally met this myth of the present age.
He respectfully called out, "Grandfather, your grandson Li Lingtian has come to see you!"