Chapter 425: 425. Chapter 425 He's still just a child!

425. Chapter 425 He's still just a child!

Father, Father, are you looking for me?

Gu Zhangjun entered the room feeling a bit uneasy, and found that besides him, there was another person—none other than his mother, Bai Yan.

She hesitated to speak, her face full of worry.

I'm asking you.

Gu Tianyuan stared at him coldly, "Is the news about the Calming Spirit Pearl something you let out?"

Ah?

Gu Zhangjun stared, feigning surprise as he asked, "What news about the Calming Spirit Pearl?"

What news about the Calming Spirit Pearl?

Gu Tianyuan snorted coldly.

You think your acting is superb? Kneel!

Thud!

Gu Zhangjun knelt directly on the ground, weeping bitterly.

Father, I really didn't mean to, I really didn't mean to!

In the next moment, he blurted out what had happened.

Exactly, the news of the Calming Spirit Pearl's theft was spread by his men; his aim was simple—to utterly disgrace Gu Zhanglin, so that everyone in the city would mock him!

That way, the family could never let him serve as Family Head again.

All he hadn't expected was that, though he thought his actions were covert, they were still discovered.

You! You!

Gu Tianyuan was furious, strode forward, kicked him down, still not satisfied, and wanted to keep kicking.

Don't!

A figure rushed forward; Bai Yan grabbed Gu Tianyuan's leg and said, "I told Jun'er about this—if you want to beat him to death, beat me first."

You!

Gu Tianyuan was left speechless.

Jun'er, why are you just standing there? Why won't you admit your mistake?

Hearing his mother's words, Gu Zhangjun scrambled up, knelt on the ground, and kowtowed while apologizing.

You, you all!

Gu Tianyuan's chest heaved violently.

Gu Zhanglin caused a huge disaster, losing the Calming Spirit Pearl; if it isn't retrieved, how will he explain it to the elders? The Family Head position might not be secure then.

So he suppressed the matter while sending people to investigate, hoping to retrieve the pearl before the news reached the elders.

Who would have thought his other son was no pushover either—he spread the news across the city for his own gain! Now many other families are secretly investigating this; just think how much extra trouble it will cause them to recover the pearl.

The key is, if the elders find out...

What's the point of hitting him now that it's already happened?

Bai Yan's voice rang out, "Besides, he's still just a child."

He, he...

Gu Tianyuan, overwhelmed by this smooth combo, couldn't say another word.

Or rather, he also knew that saying more now would be pointless.

Fine, fine, just indulge him.

He took a deep breath, "One day when he causes a disaster no one can bail him out of, you'll regret it!"

Having said that, he pushed her aside and walked toward the door; passing Gu Zhangjun, he coldly said, "Stay here for now, don't step outside—if I catch you sneaking out again, even your mother won't be able to protect you."

Hearing the footsteps fade away, Gu Zhangjun finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Mother.

Smack!

He hadn't even had a chance to feel relieved when a slap landed on his face. Bai Yan glared at him angrily, "Didn't you hear what I told you?"

No, I didn't.

What do you mean, no? Why did you spread that news? You're being clever for your own good!" Bai Yan was also fuming.

Calming Spirit Pearl.

Even the Bai Family treasures it.

One can imagine how furious Gu Tianyuan feels; the key is, if this isn't handled well, he could lose his Family Head position—and since they all rely on him, what would they do if he fell? "This is the last time; if there's a next time, I'll break your legs myself without waiting for your father to act."

"I dare not, Mother, I dare not." Gu Zhangjun wept bitterly; it was the first time he had seen Bai Yan so angry.

Gu Tianyuan walked out of the courtyard, the more he thought, the angrier he became.

Gu Zhanglin and Gu Zhangjun are the children he values most; for a thousand years he has intended to keep their powers balanced, lest one grow too dominant and become arrogant.

As it turns out, they're both useless! Is it really wise to entrust the Gu Family to them? "Father."

Just then, a voice sounded.

Gu Tianyuan looked up and saw Gu Zhangkong standing not far outside the courtyard, as if he had been waiting a while.

He thought to himself, he was really fuming, not even noticing Gu Zhangkong waiting outside.

How did you come here?

I've received important news, but couldn't reach Father; having no choice, I asked others about your whereabouts, learned you were here, and rushed over, hoping Father won't mind." Gu Zhangkong said somewhat anxiously.

What important news?

Gu Tianyuan asked.

"Jiang Cheng's whereabouts." Gu Zhangkong said softly.

"What!"

Gu Tianyuan was greatly startled, "Where is he?"

"Father, there are rumors that someone saw Jiang Cheng leading his family away in the underground passage; accompanying him were the leader of the Hope organization, Chu Feng, and two subordinates."

"Rebel Army!"

Gu Zhangkong's brows furrowed instantly; the excitement in his heart was largely doused as if by cold water.

"These people aren't easy to deal with, right? Or rather, with the authority he can mobilize, there's nothing he can do to them, let alone now that they're deep in the mountains."

"Is the information reliable?"

"Reliable."

Gu Zhangkong nodded, "After receiving this news, I personally led a team there; many people saw a few individuals pass by two days ago, and I brought a few back. Father, if you want to inquire about the situation, I can bring them over."

"Alright, bring them over."

Gu Tianyuan nodded.

Although he didn't want to clash with the Rebel Army, if it truly were Rebel Army members who took the Calming Spirit Pearl, he wouldn't choose to retreat! "Yes, Father!"

Gu Zhangkong turned and hurried away.

"Wait a moment."

Gu Tianyuan suddenly called out to him.

"Father, is there anything else you wish to instruct?" Gu Zhangkong quickly turned, bending slightly, his attitude extremely respectful.

"Nothing much, you did well on this matter; if the Calming Spirit Pearl is truly recovered, the family will not slight you." Gu Tianyuan said.

Gu Zhangkong, however, shook his head.

"I undertook this not merely for the family, nor for any personal gain, but to ease your worries, Father."

"Well-intentioned, go."

"Yes." Gu Zhangkong obediently departed.

Watching his retreating figure, Gu Tianyuan's eye sockets grew slightly moist.

(End of chapter)