There's an old saying: the speaker has no ill intent, but the listener takes it to heart.

So, I arranged for people to start investigating the whereabouts and well-being of my father's former subordinates from back then.

After a month and a half of investigation, all the results pointed to a single, chilling fact: these people, along with their parents and children, had mysteriously vanished at a certain point in time."" Then I looked into the unsolved cases across various regions during that same period.

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During that time, countless horrific murders accompanied by the destruction of evidence took place, and every single one of these atrocities ultimately became a cold case with absolutely no leads! All the corpses were the same—it was impossible to tell who they were—"the only certainty was that the bodies belonged either to the elderly or to adults.

There were no children among them, not a single child's corpse...,, Jun Moxie’s voice turned indignant and venomous: ",, That’s why, ever since then, I’ve been wondering: just who were those children that the Yellow Flower Hall slaughtered? If those children were truly the orphans of those old soldiers, it would mean these children suffered an undeserved calamity merely because of my Jun family's involvement.

In that case, the mastermind behind the Yellow Flower Hall must harbor a profound hatred for my Jun family.

But who on earth is this mastermind?!," Jun Moxie met Xiao Buyu’s resentful gaze.

His own eyes became equally venomous and sharp.

He took a step forward, his gaze fixed on Xiao Buyu, and asked heavily, ",, Second Master Xiao, I hear you are the wisest elder of the Xiao family.

Can you tell me! Who exactly is the mastermind behind the Yellow Flower Hall?!" Who could be so utterly devoid of conscience?" Who bears such immense enmity toward our Jun family that they would crazily inflict vengeance upon the innocent?!" Second Master Xiao, tell me, who is that person?" With every question, Jun Moxie advanced another step! With each step forward, the chilling killing intent radiating from him grew stronger! His gaze was like a blade, piercing Xiao Buyu.

Under the scrutiny of the Young Master Jun, Xiao Buyu’s gaze finally flickered away; he dared not meet the Young Master’s eyes again.

As Jun Moxie advanced, he unconsciously began to retreat step by step.

His usually composed expression became somewhat flustered and unfocused.

This dignified Divine Profound Realm expert seemed utterly lost facing Jun Moxie's interrogation! Jun Moxie’s abnormally heavy footsteps sounded out, one after another, closing in, striking at the core of Xiao Buyu’s heart like thunder rolling down from the heavens.

How would I know who? What nonsensical drivel are you spouting?" Xiao Buyu seemed to retort in anger, but his voice was trembling.

Any person with even a little discernment would notice the strangeness of a Divine Profound Realm expert’s voice shaking.

At the time, I was only suspicious.

But not long after we eradicated the Yellow Flower Hall, Xiao Han arrived in Tianxiang City and proactively sought out trouble with my third uncle at the Jun residence." Why did he arrive so quickly? Why the such convenient timing? Second Master Xiao," can you answer me? Surely someone as wise as you can connect the dots?" Jun Moxie stared fiercely at him.

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You suspect me? How could I possibly commit such deeds! What evidence do you have!" Xiao Buyu roared out.

I don't suspect you.

The 'Cloud-Covering Rain' of Snow-Wind Silver City is a renowned figure; he would never do such a thing! So many horrific cases, so many cold cases—one or two without clues might be understandable, but the sheer quantity of cases without a single shred of evidence is certainly worth pondering.

What kind of power would be required to suppress so many cases? Evidence? You actually ask me for evidence? If the interested party intended to act this way, how would they leave any evidence behind?" Jun Moxie gave a strange smile: "However, there is one thing that puzzles me.

Why did you ask me, 'Are you suspecting me?' instead of asking me, 'Are you suspecting our Xiao family?' Or perhaps asking me, 'Are you suspecting Xiao Han?'? Hmm? The wise Second Master Xiao Buyu, I distinctly recall that just now I mentioned Xiao Han, yet why did you pull yourself into it? Does this count as hitting the mark unintentionally—a slip of the tongue revealing guilt?!" Xiao Buyu staggered back again, drenched in cold sweat, and roared hoarsely: ",, Utter nonsense! You have absolutely no proof! To slander good people with baseless accusations like this, to slander my Xiao family—what is your motive?!" Second Master, you are mistaken again! I clearly only mentioned Xiao Han just now, yet you immediately speak of slandering your Xiao family? What does that imply? Does Xiao Han represent the entire Xiao family?" Jun Moxie pressed forward, pressing his advantage, the sharp divine light in his eyes intensifying.

Up to this point, every move Jun Moxie had deployed was proving effective, one by one.

Xiao Buyu’s mind was in chaos! He had completely lost the death-defying resolve he possessed when fighting an enemy! First, the protracted battle; then using Ying Boku to inflict injury upon him; subsequently, the tormenting of Xiao Han, which served to crack a small opening in Xiao Buyu's mental defenses; and finally, bringing up the atrocious Yellow Flower Hall completely shattered Xiao Buyu's psychological defenses! Jun Moxie, you are slanderous scum! ",, Does my Xiao family have any proof? No matter how sharp your tongue, you cannot pin this crime onto my Silver City Xiao family!" Sweat poured down Xiao Buyu’s face, his facial muscles contorting wildly, his appearance utterly deranged.

Proof? I have stated more than once that I have none, absolutely none! I only suspect, but—this suspicion has reached a critical point now, and that is enough!" Jun Moxie’s gaze was cold as a blade: ",, Xiao Buyu, do you believe any more damn evidence is needed now? In the entire world, what other power could persuade the First Prince to willingly give up his detached residence without leaking a single whisper? What force possesses the ability to suppress so many cold cases?! And which force harbors such deep enmity towards my Jun family!" In the last sentence, Jun Moxie lowered his voice so that only the few people standing close by could hear.

Jun Wuyi’s expression twisted strangely, his features becoming terrifyingly ferocious! Although all of this was merely Jun Moxie’s speculation—he admitted it was conjecture—this conjecture was extremely plausible, and all the deductions pointed in one direction! Tears streamed down Jun Wuyi’s tiger eyes.

In that moment, all he wanted was to sprout wings and fly back to the capital to properly care for those poor children. "Do you know? Not long ago, I accepted a commission from someone, and I even accepted her payment, vowing to thoroughly exterminate the Yellow Flower Hall!" As Jun Moxie spoke, the face of that helpless young girl reappeared before his eyes, along with the small body of her younger brother, whose half-copper coin he still kept in his possession." That was his earned fee"—to immediately collect the fee and see the mission through to the end! Jun Moxie's voice turned fiercely aggressive: ",, Xiao Buyu, you can rest assured.

I will never kill a single member of the Xiao family, because I will cripple the cultivation of every single one of you Xiao family members, cut out your tongues, slice off your ears and noses, knock out all your teeth, sever the tendons in your hands and feet, cut off your reproductive organs, and finally, shatter your spines.

Then, I will keep each of you alive, preserved in jars, until the very day you reach the end of your natural lives, so that everyone under heaven can see what the fate of a despicable villain is! What the fate of someone utterly inhuman is! Are you satisfied with my arrangement?" "You, you dare!" Xiao Buyu retreated two steps, his eyes scattered and helpless, roaring again: ",, You dare!" But this was met only by the contemptuous gazes of everyone present.

He suddenly realized how utterly powerless his voice was, completely lacking any deterrent effect! This Divine Profound Fourth Grade expert, the one closest to the level of Supremacy, finally had his sanity utterly crushed by Jun Moxie! Through meticulous unraveling, although he himself had not participated in the Yellow Flower Hall affair, it did not mean his conscience was entirely clear! Because Xiao Han was precisely his biological son.

And if he hadn't coldly refused to support Xiao Han’s vengeful actions back then, none of these tragedies would have ever occurred! Everyone harbors a dark side within them.

No matter how deeply or perfectly it is concealed, once those dark aspects are unearthed and exposed to the world, no matter how vile, how well-mannered, or how hypocritical the person is, they become unbearable to face! Xiao Buyu completely broke down! From spirit to flesh, he retained not a shred of power to resist.

The faces of the Three Six Nine Elders and others showed varied emotions—some shame, some resentment.

The heavily injured Silver City Seven Swordsmen, their expressions shifting from disbelief to utter contempt.

They never dreamed that the Xiao family had actually committed such an inhumane and maddening atrocity! Han Yanmeng also coincidentally awoke from her faint, unexpectedly hearing this shocking news.

Her delicate body trembled, and her gaze toward the Xiao family members was filled with disgust and hatred.

Anyone possessing even a shred of conscience could not remain unmoved after hearing of such a monstrous, brutal event! From Jun Moxie's step-by-step interrogation, and then from Xiao Buyu's reactions, if the onlookers still couldn't see a hint of the truth, they might as well die. "Xiao Buyu, I ask you, how exactly did your Xiao family members manage to infiltrate the million-strong army back then? You must know.

Tell me!" While everyone was lost in thought, Jun Moxie suddenly roared like clashing thunder. "Who was the traitor?!" With another shout, this one concentrated all of Jun Moxie's current mental energy! All the pure spiritual power he could muster! The sound was so immense it was like the Lion’s Roar of a Buddhist scripture! It vibrated the surrounding torches, causing them to flicker in unison.

Everyone felt a tremendous jolt in their hearts! Those with weaker cultivation instantly felt their minds blur, past memories flooding back.

Xiao Buyu, bearing the brunt of the assault, shuddered violently, a look of bewilderment appearing in his eyes.

Suddenly, he felt as if a supreme deity, master of all things, was standing before him, issuing a command like rolling thunder, and an absolutely irresistible feeling surged from the depths of his heart.

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