Dugu Shun knew.
Dugu Shun narrowed his eyes. Other than the main family, only Barisu had the guts to make a move in the Dugu Family.
If it was Barisu who came to the Dugu Family to kidnap someone … it was possible. Barisu never did things according to common sense.
The other person he suspected was the Great Elder.
"When I woke up, I was blindfolded and tied to a chair. I did not know what was going on around me. The other party gave me a pill so I could not use any of my cultivation."
Dugu Shun's voice became softer and softer until it was almost inaudible. "The other party threatened to destroy my cultivation if I did not tell them the family head's secret.
I was afraid of losing my cultivation so I only told them a small part. "
"After that person released me, I suspected that the other party was from the Baili Family. Only the Baili Family would investigate the family head's matter."
Dugu Shun was now certain of many things. His face was terrifyingly gloomy, as if he was a demon from hell. The whole thing was Barisu's doing!
He did not know why Barisu was targeting him and why he wanted to investigate his involvement in the Tian Ling Continent.
But he was sure that Barisu had sent people to capture the housekeeper and interrogate him. He then leaked the information to the Great Elder and used the Great Elder to deal with him.
But … why did Barisu want to investigate these things?
Was it because of fun?
Or was it because he was bored?
Or was it because of something?
Or was there another reason?
Baili Xiu was a person who didn't act according to common sense. She couldn't guess what he was thinking, nor could she guess why he was doing these things.
Sometimes, Barisu did something purely for fun. Sometimes, it was because he was bored. Sometimes, it was because he was interested in helping someone. It was really impossible to guess.
This was not good. Barisu had his eyes on him.
He had to think of a way to divert Barisu's attention. Otherwise, his plan would fail.
But how could he divert Barisu's attention from him?
"Patriarch, Patriarch, please spare this servant. This servant won't dare to do it again." Dugu pleaded. "This servant knows his mistake."
Dugu Shun acted as if he didn't hear Dugu Yi's pleas for mercy and left the dark prison. What awaited Dugu Yi was a torture worse than death.
As he walked to his study, he thought about how to distract Barisu's attention.
Suddenly, Dugu Shun heard Great Elder Dugu's voice.
"Why does Patriarch look so distressed?" He chuckled and asked, "Is Patriarch facing some kind of problem that you can't solve?
For example, the matter of the Heavenly Spirit Continent. "
Dugu Shun regained his composure in an instant. He glanced at Dugu from the corner of his eyes and said, "Great Elder, what nonsense are you talking about? I don't understand a single word.
Could it be that Great Elder has become muddle-headed and is saying some strange things? "
The smile on Dugu Yi's face didn't change. "Patriarch knows very well whether or not I'm saying strange things.
As the saying goes, if you don't want others to know, don't do it in the first place. "
"Those things that Patriarch has done, no matter how deeply you hide them, will be found out one day. It's only a matter of time.
Patriarch, do you think that after those things are exposed, a certain someone will have a way to survive? "
Dugu Shun knew that Dugu Yi was referring to him. Those things were referring to him meddling in the Tian Ling continent. His expression didn't change at all. He didn't know how much Great Elder had found out. "Great Elder is really muddle-headed. He's saying things that others don't understand.
Next time, I should discuss with the people in the clan and let Great Elder have a good rest. "
Dugu Yi understood that Dugu Shun was warning him not to investigate any further. Otherwise, he would lose his position as Great Elder.
His eyes were filled with ridicule. Who did Dugu Shun think he was? "Then I'll wait and see. Patriarch will show off his invincible prowess.
It just so happens that I have something to ask the Ancestor.
This is a big matter that concerns the safety of the Dugu Family. I have to ask the Ancestor. "
Dugu Shun understood that Great Elder was using the Ancestor to threaten him.
He wanted to see how much Great Elder had found out. "Yes, I have to ask the Ancestor. The clan should also be reorganized to prevent some people from having disloyalty."
Why did Barisu want to find out about his meddling in the Tian Ling continent?
He felt that this matter wasn't as simple as it seemed.
"Patriarch, what do you mean by disloyalty?" Dugu Yi asked. "Do you mean disobedience to Patriarch?
Or disloyalty to the clan?
Or are they dissatisfied with Patriarch's actions and are protesting? "
Dugu Shun didn't want to continue arguing with Dugu Yi. With a flick of his sleeves, he walked past Dugu Yi and continued in the direction of the study.
Now, Great Elder wasn't the biggest threat. The biggest threat to him was Barisu.
If he didn't deal with Barisu well, his plan would be hindered and he wouldn't be able to continue.
The destruction of the Main God's Church was definitely related to Barisu.
What method could he use to divert Barisu's attention?
First, he had to find out why Barisu was so concerned about his meddling in the Tian Ling continent. Then, he would make a plan. He didn't want to act rashly without investigating clearly and fall into Barisu's trap.
When Dugu Yi saw Dugu Shun leave, he also left. He had already found a lot of things, but now he only lacked evidence.
As long as he could get evidence to prove that Dugu Shun was meddling in the Tian Ling continent's affairs and didn't care about the safety of the Dugu Family, he could pull Dugu Shun down and become the next Patriarch.
The best way to find evidence was to sneak into Dugu Shun's courtyard, but Dugu Shun's courtyard was covered with an array formation and the family's elite guards were guarding it. Even if he could enter, he couldn't stay for long. There was no way to investigate.
He had to find a way to lure Dugu Shun away from the family. Then, he would find a way to sneak into Dugu Shun's room to investigate.
This was such a good opportunity, he would never let it go.
After Dugu Shun arrived at the study, he immediately ordered the secret guards to watch every move of the Baili family.
In Baili Jin's room in the Baili family's house.
He held the Phantom Stone in his hand and transmitted his voice to Fung Ya-hsien.
Fung Ya-hsien had just finished studying the array formation when she heard the sound of the Phantom Stone in her space. She used her mind to take out the Phantom Stone and float it in front of her. "Did Butler Baili bring me good news?"
Baili Jin's image was projected on the Phantom Stone.
"It's not good news."
Baili Jin sighed softly, "I've been investigating for a few days. Because the Ran Family has long been exterminated by the Patriarch, many people no longer remember the existence of the Ran Family, let alone mention anything about Miss Ran.
What I found is not much different from what I told Lady Fung. Lady Fung, why don't you ask the Patriarch directly? "