Gu Tianfeng, on the other hand, reappeared on the sofa completely unharmed after Li Mingyi left.
This was the effect of the substitute doll.
It was also something Gu Tianfeng obtained from the Revenge System. It was the only life-saving item he had redeemed.
He hadn't expected to use it so soon.
Gu Tianfeng, with lingering fear, had truly thought he was dead for a moment.
Still shaken, he sat on the sofa, thinking he couldn't stay here any longer.
If there was one attempt, there would be a second. The other party would discover the substitute doll soon and might come back.
He didn't know who had tried to assassinate him; the assailant's appearance was blurred by the mist.
Such a peculiar ability was not that of a martial artist.
Gu Tianfeng didn't have time to think much and quickly redeemed another substitute doll from the Revenge System.
Now, all his Revenge Points could only afford one more substitute doll.
Gu Tianfeng felt a pang of regret, but he had to do it, as it was his means of survival.
For now, Gu Tianfeng felt he could only temporarily leave home to avoid implicating his family, as he was the target.
After leaving home, Gu Tianfeng called Yao Lin and Ning Yu'er separately, telling them not to come looking for him for the time being.
However, Gu Tianfeng didn't know that Zhao Hongwen, upon learning that his son intended to act against the Gu family, had already arranged for people to closely monitor the movements of all important members of the Gu family.
...
An emergency clan meeting of the Zhao family was convened, but it did not alert outsiders. Everyone entered the family conference hall to await the clan leader's address.
Zhao Hongwen directly stated the purpose of the clan meeting to everyone.
"If we are to act against the Gu family, I agree, but does the clan leader have a plan for their complete annihilation?"
The elder who spoke harbored the same killing intent as before. He was the one who had killed the most during the destruction of the Ji family.
Zhao Hongwen's prestige was extremely high. Everyone knew that since the clan leader had called a meeting, he must have already made up his mind and wasn't asking for their opinion.
Convening the clan meeting was merely a formality to gauge everyone's attitude. If there was any opposition, then perhaps you would be forced to take long-term sick leave the next day, and your position in the family would be replaced.
Therefore, most people agreed, only wanting to know the clan leader's detailed plan.
The so-called detailed plan was naturally not a true plan, but a distribution of benefits.
This was a tradition of the Zhao family. Actions without benefit, no matter how successful, were considered failures.
Therefore, only by putting benefits on the table could the greed for benefits in people's hearts be ignited.
Although these elders enjoyed privileges that others did not, they still needed benefits because they had descendants to support.
Zhao Hongwen's expression remained unchanged as he looked at everyone and slowly said.
"In three days, I will have the think tank provide a plan for the annihilation of the Gu family. Prepare to devour the Gu family."
"However, the current conflict is not as openly brutal as when the Ji family was annihilated."
"Public opinion is a formidable force. Even if we are to annihilate the Gu family, it can only be done in secret."
Everyone understood the clan leader's words. The times had changed, and the Zhao family naturally had to change its methods of action; this was inevitable.
Only by staying at the forefront of the times could the Zhao family forever avoid being eliminated by it and always control the changes of the era.
"Clan leader, rest assured, we know what to do. Although we are old, our descendants are not."
"Hehehe... It's been a long time since I've felt so passionate. Our Zhao family has been dormant for so many years, and now we will see bloodshed again."
"A mere Gu family, our Zhao family can destroy them with a flick of a finger. Does the Gu family truly believe their meager strength can contend with our Zhao family?"
"Exactly... The Gu family's arrogance has gradually inflated precisely because our Zhao family has disregarded them."
No one took the mere Gu family seriously.
"Meeting adjourned." Zhao Hongwen observed everyone's expressions and directly adjourned the meeting, leaving the family conference hall.
Following Zhao Hongwen out were his younger brother Zhao Hongyi and elder brother Zhao Hongwu.
"Second brother, why the sudden move against the Gu family?"
After arriving at the study, Zhao Hongwu finally asked.
He had to maintain his second brother's authority as clan leader in the meeting, so he couldn't ask then.
"Yes, second brother, did the Gu family act against nephew?"
"Why wasn't Xiao Hai present at today's clan meeting?"
Zhao Hongyi's face also showed great concern, and he quickly asked.
He doted on his nephew and was even his guide during his coming-of-age ceremony.
"It was Xiao Hai who proposed to me that we destroy the Gu family."
After pouring tea for his elder and third brothers, Zhao Hongwen explained.
"As for why, I didn't ask, but Xiao Hai must have his reasons, otherwise, he wouldn't have proposed it."
"Xiao Hai has already returned to Qianzhou. He is in charge of this annihilation of the Gu family."
Zhao Hongwu took a sip of tea and smiled, "Truly, the student surpasses the teacher. It's not an exaggeration to call Xiao Hai the future of the Zhao family."
"However, Xiao Hai's safety must be considered thoroughly. Young people can sometimes be careless in certain aspects. You, as his father, must provide more guidance."
"Naturally," Zhao Hongwen replied with a smile.
"I will restrain the Gu family's military connections," Zhao Hongwu stated what he could do.
"If nephew is going to make such a big move, as his uncle, I will definitely give my full support."
Although Zhao Hongyi was a playboy who enjoyed the company of women without getting too deeply involved, he had the most extensive network of contacts among the three brothers.
"Did Father know?" Zhao Hongwu asked his second brother.
Zhao Hongwen nodded and said, "I told him in advance. Father only instructed me to ensure Xiao Hai's safety. After all, the Gu family has cultivated considerable hidden strength, so we can't be too careless."
"There have always been many instances of capsizing in ditches, but our Zhao family has never capsized before, and it will not happen now."
"The demise of the Gu family is a signal, the countdown to our Zhao family's complete control of the Nine Provinces."
Zhao Hongwen was extremely confident, his eyes alight with ambition.
Zhao Hongwu and Zhao Hongyi's minds began to envision the future of the Zhao family ruling the Nine Provinces.
...
In Qianzhou, Zhao Yunhai was being fed fruit by Yang Hui. He lounged on the sofa with his legs crossed and spoke on the phone to Li Mingyi.
"He wants to run, but he can't escape my grasp."
"Act directly. I want to see how many life-saving methods he has left."
Li Mingyi, who had been tracking Gu Tianfeng, hung up the phone. He looked at Gu Tianfeng, who had hidden in the deep mountains not far away, and a cold smile appeared on his lips.
The next moment, Li Mingyi transformed into a stream of water, flowing into the soil and slowly moving towards Gu Tianfeng.
Gu Tianfeng had to earn a large amount of Revenge Points. He had already asked his father to burn down several warehouses of the Zhao family.
His Revenge Points had suddenly surged.
This was also why he had hidden in the deep mountains. As long as the other party couldn't find him, they wouldn't dare to act rashly against the Gu family.