"This matter is of utmost importance. I must personally report this to the Lord Mansion Master," Gu Ci Yun said solemnly, "Li'er, follow me to see the Lord Mansion Master."
"Yes, Father," Gu Li replied before following Gu Ci Yun to see the current Mansion Master of the Mystical Sky Mansion.
At the same time, Zhao Ji had also arrived at the Main Mansion of the Mystical Sky Mansion. He immediately went to look for his father to complain.
"Father, Gu Li has really gone too far in bullying me!" Zhao Ji stared at the middle-aged man in front of him with a humiliated and resentful expression on his face. There were hints of hatred in his eyes as well. "And that new disciple, Ling Tian! How dare he slapped me twice in front of everyone. Not only did he not respect me, but he has no respect for you either, father!"
The middle-aged man was wearing a light green long robe and resembled Zhao Ji by 50 to 60%. He was none other than Zhao Ji's father, Zhao Deng, one of the Vice Mansion Masters of Mystical Sky Mansion.
"What's going on?" Zhao Deng was originally someone who would side with people on his side regardless if they were right or wrong. Zhao Ji was his only son, he became instantly furious after listening to Zhao Ji's words.
Zhao Ji became excited when he saw how furious his father had become. This was because he knew his father would seek revenge on his behalf now that he was angry.
Due to this reason, he quickly recounted what had happened. He did not mince his words. He didn't even try to hide his good-for-nothing personality.
Naturally, he was so relaxed because he knew even if he told the truth, his father would still seek revenge for him. In his father's eyes, even if he killed someone, his father would clean up the mess for him and deal with everything, let alone the small act of bullying someone.
"Gu Li didn't know him but still helped him?" Zhao Deng's expression turned grave when he heard his son's story.
If it was some other Mystical Sky Mansion's disciple, he would have long asked one of his men to teach that person a lesson.
However, that person was Gu Li.
Gu Li was not only the strongest person on the Mystical Sky Ranking, but he was also the only son of Gu Ci Yun, the Mystical Sky Mansion's Guardian.
Gu Ci Yun only managed to have a son when he was old so everyone in the Mystical Sky Mansion knew just how much he doted on Gu Li.
If he wanted to make his move on Gu Li, Gu Ci Yun would definitely get even with him for all he was worth.
Although he was a Vice Mansion Master of the Mystical Sky Mansion, he was still far from being comparable to Gu Ci Yun in terms of position and strength.
Gu Ci Yun was someone at the same level as his father.
"It's impossible Gu Li didn't know him!" Zhao Ji said furiously, "Father, think about it! If Gu Li really doesn't know Ling Tian, why would he stand up for him for no reason? Even if it was just as Gu Li said, he didn't know Ling Tian and only helped him because he likes his character, but Ling Tian slapped me twice and humiliated me publicly! Would he have dared to act like that if he has no backing? In fact, he was not facing me, he was facing Senior Brother Bai Ju and Senior Brother Hei Tu… He's a mere Martial Cultivator at the peak of the Refined Saint Stage, and yet, he was able to maintain his composure in front of Senior Brother Bai Ju and Senior Brother Hei Tu! What else can it be if it's not Gu Li backing him?"

When Zhao Ji reached the end of his sentence, he became even more furious.
"Ji'er," Zhao Deng looked at Zhao Ji and said in a deep voice, "You know Gu Li's background. Even I won't be able to make a move on him."
"I know that, Father." Zhao Ji nodded his head angrily. "It's okay if you can't do anything to Gu Li since his father is Guardian Gu after all. However, when I think of how Ling Tian escaped unharmed, I'm unable to stomach the insult! So what if his innate talent is slightly higher? He doesn't even have any position yet, what happens when he's given a position in the future? Wouldn't he be even more daring then? He already dared to slap me twice in front of everyone without any position. What's he going to do if he's given a position? Wouldn't he be stepping on my head then?"
Zhao Ji paused for a moment as he looked at Zhao Deng and continued to say anxiously, "Father, please tell me that Lord Mansion Master is not serious in wanting to take Ling Tian as his direct disciple. If he really becomes Lord Mansion Master's disciple, not only would he surpa.s.s me in strength, but he would surpa.s.s me in terms of position as well! With the way he acted today, I won't be able to stay in the Mystical Sky Mansion anymore if he gains the upper hand." When Zhao Ji reached the end of his sentence, he lowered his head. His expressions were one of bitterness and helplessness.
Zhao Deng did not notice that when Zhao Ji lowered his head, a wicked look flashed across his eyes.
"Humph!" When Zhao Deng heard how wronged Zhao Ji was, his expression turned cold immediately. "He's only a new disciple who just entered our Mystical Sky Mansion. To think he's already so arrogant. "Wouldn't it be worse if he gains the upper hand?"
"Father, I don't want to leave the Mystical Sky Mansion." Zhao Ji lifted his head with tears br.i.m.m.i.n.g in his eyes, looking extremely pitiful.
"Ji'er, don't worry. Since Ling Tian's so blind as to go against you, I, as your father, naturally, won't just sit back and watch. However, Ling Tian's innate talent is indeed remarkable. It's truly a waste if we have to kill him." When Zhao Deng reached the end of his sentence, his opinion changed a little.
"Father!" When Zhao Ji heard his words, he became anxious immediately.
Based on his father's words, it seemed as though he did not have the heart to seek revenge from Ling Tian. How could he possibly not feel anxious?
"Ji'er, don't worry. He has already offended our Zhao Clan for treating you like this. Even if your grandfather and I love a genius, there's no way we'll let him enter the Zhao Clan. Such a genius would undoubtedly be a latent danger to us if he doesn't enter our Zhao Clan." When Zhao Deng reached the end of his sentence, his eyes gleamed coldly. "We must get rid of such latent danger! We must kill him before he has grown into his full potential!"
When Zhao Ji heard how resolute Zhao Deng's words were, he sighed in relief inwardly. Things were developing in the direction he was expecting.
"Father, you've yet to answer my question." Zhao Ji tensed up as though he was reminded of something as he asked, "Did Lord Mansion Master really take a liking to his innate talent and wants to accept him as a disciple?"
"Ji'er. I won't lie to you. There's an 80% possibility that Lord Mansion Master will take Ling Tian as his direct disciple openly after all of you come out from the Saint Martial Secret Zone. Moreover, it might be the last disciple he'll ever accept!" Zhao Deng answered solemnly.
"Last disciple?" When Zhao Deng's words entered Zhao Ji's ears, it was as though a bolt of lightning had struck him.
The Lord Mansion Master's last disciple! He knew what this meant.
"Father! He can't! We can't let him become Lord Mansion Master's last disciple!" Zhao Ji was completely panicking.
He could imagine how the t.i.tle of the second generation's strongest person in the Mystical Sky Mansion would change owner to Ling Tian if he became the last disciple of the Lord Mansion Master of Mystical Sky Mansion.
Moreover, with their dispute, would Ling Tian let him go so easily?
"Ji'er, don't panic." When Zhao Deng saw how panicked Zhao Ji was, he rea.s.sured him. "Even if Ling Tian wants to become Lord Mansion Master's direct disciple or his last disciple, all of this will only be decided after all of you come out from the Saint Martial Secret Zone. Now, go and look for your Great Senior Brother and tell him I require his presence. I have my own plans."
"Yes, Father." Although Zhao Ji did not know what plans his father had, he still obediently went to look for his Great Senior Brother.
Zhao Ji's Great Senior Brother was the eldest disciple under Zhao Deng's command. At the same time, he was also ranked third on the Mystical Sky Ranking. Just like Gu Li, he was a Martial Cultivator at the peak of the Eminent Saint Stage.
Naturally, although he was a Martial Cultivator at the peak of the Eminent Saint Stage as well, his prowess was much inferior compared to Gu Li.
Zhao Ji's Great Senior Brother was called Wei Wei. He was a middle-aged man with a compact build. His eyes brimmed with vigor, and he had a pair of thick eyebrows that made him look imposing.
"Master requested for my presence?" When Wei Wei found out that Zhao Deng was looking for him, he did not dare to dally and immediately stopped his cultivation to follow Zhao Ji to see Zhao Deng. During the journey, he asked, "Little Junior Brother, do you know why Master's looking for me?"
"Great Senior Brother, I think Father requested your presence because he wants you to seek revenge for me," Zhao Ji replied.
"What happened?" Wei Wei's expression turned grim immediately as anger burned in his eyes. To think someone actually dared to bully his Little Junior Brother. How daring of that person!
As Zhao Deng's eldest disciple, Wei Wei's respect towards Zhao Deng had reached a level where he wors.h.i.+pped Zhao Deng like a deity.
It was precisely because of this, he had always doted on Zhao Ji, Zhao Deng's only son, and regarded him as his biological younger brother.
When he heard that Zhao Ji was bullied, and this matter was even made known to his master, how could he not be furious?
After listening to Zhao Ji's story, Wei Wei's expression turned even grimmer. "I've heard of Ling Tian as well. Initially, I thought our Mystical Sky Mansion is going to have an amazing person, but it did not cross my mind he's so arrogant. If he grows into his full potential in the future, it might not be a good thing for Mystical Sky Mansion as well! However, it's obvious Gu Li has some relations.h.i.+p with him since he s.h.i.+elded him. With Gu Li's presence, I'm afraid it'll be difficult for me to make a move."
Although Wei Wei wanted to teach Ling Tian a lesson and seek revenge for his Junior Brother, he would not be able to make a move if Ling Tian was under Gu Li's protection since he was no match for Gu Li at all.
"Great Senior Brother, I've already thought about this. However, since father asked to see you, I'm sure he has a plan." Zhao Ji had already thought of those things that Wei Wei said. Still, he chose to believe in his father.
"Alright, I believe in Master." Wei Wei nodded his head. He believed in his master unconditionally.
"Master." However, when Wei Wei went with Zhao Ji to see Zhao Deng, just as he bowed at Zhao Deng, a slightly rushed voice resonated from outside before Zhao Deng could even reply.
"Lord Vice Mansion Master, Lord Mansion Master requires your presence immediately!" The voice said.
Upon hearing this, one could tell it was urgent. Due to this reason, Zhao Deng left immediately.
However, before he left, he did not forget to look at Wei Wei and Zhao Ji. "Wei'er, Ji'er, wait here for my return. I'll go and see Lord Mansion Master first."