novelaction Chapter 124 Family Conspiracy and Power Struggle
Chapter 124 Family Conspiracy and Power Struggle
At this very moment, in a branch of the Nangong clan, Nangong Li sat quietly in his antique, bookish study. Suddenly, the sound of hurried, yet gentle footsteps shattered the tranquility. A trusted confidant hurried into the study, a panicked expression on his face, beads of sweat glistening on his forehead.
"Master!" The confidant lowered his voice, but the tension and anxiety in his tone were difficult to conceal, "The assassination plan we planned against Yun Mohan (Nangong Han)... failed!"
Upon hearing this news, Nangong Li, who had been sitting upright, suddenly stood up, his face instantly becoming extremely gloomy. His sharp eyes stared at the confidant in front of him, as if he wanted to see through his body to see the truth behind the matter.
Nangong Li's face was gloomy, his hawk-like gaze fixed intently on the front, as if he were trying to peer through the void to see the men sent out on their mission. He gritted his teeth and squeezed out a few words: "I didn't expect it! I actually sent so many experts out to deal with that Nangong Han, but what's the result? They couldn't even hurt him!" At this point, Nangong Li's fists clenched unconsciously, and the veins on the back of his hands bulged, revealing his extreme anger and unwillingness at the moment.
Nangong Li's butler bowed slightly and said to the master who was sitting upright in front of him, "Master, after observing and understanding him for some time, I found that Nangong Han is indeed a much more difficult character than Nangong Yan!" His tone revealed a hint of worry and awe.
Nangong Li frowned, put down the teacup in his hand, and asked, "Oh? What do you mean? Tell me in detail."
The butler took a deep breath and spoke slowly, "Nangong Han usually looks low-key and reserved, but he's actually very thoughtful and resourceful. He's not like Nangong Yan, who's so outspoken that it's easy for people to detect his intentions. On the contrary, Nangong Han always plans quietly, and only strikes when the time is right, making it impossible to guard against him!"
The master nodded thoughtfully and motioned for the butler to continue.
The housekeeper continued, "Furthermore, Nangong Han's connections within the family are quite complex. Not only does he maintain good relations with some of the elders, he has also secretly won over many of the younger generation's confidants. As a result, his influence within the family is gradually growing, which is indeed a considerable threat to us!"
Nangong Li's face turned serious after hearing this. He knew that Nangong Han was an opponent that should not be underestimated. If he didn't deal with him, he might cause him a lot of trouble in the future...
Nangong Li's face was as gloomy as water, and his voice was as cold as if it came from the Nine Nether Hell: "Hmph! It would be easy for me to take Nangong Yan's life, and I can even kill him without him even noticing. As for Nangong Han, that ignorant young man, I don't even take him seriously!" After saying these words, Nangong Li waved his hand, signaling the housekeeper standing beside him to leave first.
The butler responded respectfully, then turned and left cautiously. Just as he left the room,
A dark figure suddenly appeared in Nangong Li's study like a ghost. The man was wearing a black nightgown, with a black cloth covering his face, revealing only a pair of gleaming eyes.
Nangong Li took a closer look. When he saw who it was, he couldn't help but frown, his face showing surprise. He said in a deep voice, "Why are you here?" The mysterious man in black was shrouded in a black robe, his face covered with a black cloth, revealing only a pair of gleaming eyes. He slowly stepped forward and said in a low and cold voice, "Master Nangong, you are so forgetful! Have you forgotten what the master told you so quickly?"
Nangong Li's face was filled with a flattering smile. He nodded and said, "Oh my! How could I forget? What the adults entrusted to me is more important than anything else! But..." He paused for a moment, frowned slightly, and looked troubled. Then he continued cautiously, "But this Nangong Han is indeed a very difficult person! He is not only a martial arts expert and a meticulous thinker, but also has a deep background and extensive connections. It's really not easy to deal with him!"
At this moment, in the Nangong Mansion on the other side, the atmosphere seemed somewhat solemn and mysterious. In the spacious, bright, and elegantly decorated study, Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) and Gu Beichen sat opposite each other, seemingly plotting something important.
Yun Mohan frowned slightly, his gaze piercing the scroll before him, as if trying to find the key clue hidden within the densely packed text. He remained silent, only occasionally tapping the table, making crisp sounds.
Gu Beichen, who was sitting opposite, seemed a little anxious. He finally couldn't suppress his inner doubts and said, "Third brother, I have been secretly investigating the matter of my uncle, but I still have no clue. However, after exploring it for a while, I found that this matter may be inextricably linked to Nangong Li. What do you think?"
After saying this, Gu Beichen stared closely at Yun Mohan's (Nangong Han's) reaction, hoping to catch a glimmer of useful information from his expression or words. However, Yun Mohan's face remained as gloomy as water, making it difficult to guess what he was really thinking at the moment.
Gu Beichen looked at the silent Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) before him, feeling anxious. He took a deep breath, gathered his composure, and spoke again, "Third Brother, I don't think this is that simple! For Nangong Li to be able to injure Uncle like this, there must be someone secretly helping him! How could Nangong Li achieve such a feat with his own cultivation?"
Gu Beichen frowned as he spoke, seeming filled with doubt and worry about the truth of this matter. He paused, then continued his analysis, "Also, from my observation and understanding, although Nangong Li is usually arrogant, he wouldn't dare to attack our family directly. This time, he was so bold as to attack someone and cause such serious injuries to my uncle. There must be some hidden conspiracy behind this."
At this point, Gu Beichen's eyes grew more serious, as if he had already seen the enemy hidden in the darkness, staring at them with eager eyes. Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) remained silent, but his clenched fists revealed the turmoil within him.