At hearing Qin Xiao's words, many practitioners from Beyond Heaven looked thoughtful.

Even Li Hong could not help but look at Li Zhu, wondering how he would explain himself.

In the eyes of those from Beyond Heaven, either Li Zhu or Qin Xiao... one of them was definitely successfully possessed by a member of the Demon Clan. They all hoped that person was Qin Xiao, but it seemed more like... it was Li Zhu!

They told themselves that even if Li Zhu was possessed, it would not be a big deal. But if that were the case, they would have to worry about what they should do if Li Zhu decided to turn against them one day.

The most conflicted person here was Li Hong, as Li Zhu was his son. If his son was really possessed by the Demon Clan, it would mean he had to avenge his son...

Li Zhu snickered coldly at Qin Xiao, "You're quite smart, at the brink of death, you still manage to sow discord among my people." As he talked, he looked at those folks with an air of exasperation. "It's a shame that such experienced cultivators like you are so easily swayed, unable to see through such obvious attempts at stirring up trouble. Ask yourselves, since I returned, have I ever done anything to harm you?"

However, he was secretly thinking: It seems like the need to prepare that soul-controlling medication is urgent! With my current strength, I can't suppress them all fully. If someone suddenly turns against me, it will certainly waste a bunch of my time. Time is what I need the most now!

Li Zhu thought to himself, and then ordered, "Now, let's sacrifice Chu Han!"

"Wait!" Chu Han exclaimed.

"What? Begging for mercy?" Li Zhu mocked.

"Begging for mercy?" A cold smirk crossed Chu Han's face. "You're wrong. Perhaps you've gained great fortune in the ruins, or perhaps... you're a successfully possessed member of the Demon Clan. These do not really matter. As the head of Lonely City, I've not fallen to a level of begging a whelp like you."

Li Zhu's face hardened as he coldly fixed his gaze on Chu Han upon hearing that word 'possessed' again, "What do you want to do?"

Chu Han said, "I want to have a private word with Qin Xiao."

"Is it necessary? Once I kill you, I'll kill him. Both of you are going to die anyway, what's there to talk about? Private talk...absolutely ridiculous!" Li Zhu said, mocking with a disdainful grin.

At this moment, Li Hong stepped forward and slowly said, "Zhu'er, don't be so harsh. After all, Chu Han is a leader from one of the top sects in this world. Even if we are to kill him, we should at least show him the proper respect."

Another practitioner from Beyond Heaven walked up and said, "Young master, grant them this opportunity. Let them fulfill their last wish—what harm could it cause?"

"Yes, young master, fulfill his last wish."

No matter what, Chu Han was a renowned character...

We're at odds, they had it coming, but at times like this, we should at least offer them the Final Bowl.

Once someone took the lead, all the practitioners from Beyond Heaven started voicing their opinions. It's not so much they were taking the side of those from Lonely City, but more of a feeling that the death of the hare affects the fox.

Li Zhu's identity had become a thorn in their hearts. The suspicion was a terrible thing. If Li Zhu couldn't offer what they were expecting in the long run, this thorn might well be magnified many times over!

"You guys…" Li Zhu's expression changed several times as he looked at his father and these experienced practitioners from Beyond Heaven. For the other practitioners, he wasn't too concerned. He always harbored the intention to take control of their souls in his heart.

However, his father was also doubting his identity. This was something Li Zhu couldn't accept.

After taking a deep breath, Li Zhu gave a self-deprecating smile and said, "Fine! You all can decide." As he spoke, he waved his hand, letting two puppet warriors take Chu Han and Qin Xiao away to a quiet place and keep watch over them.

Qin Xiao was confused, wondering what Chu Han wanted to tell him at such a moment. As Li Zhu had said, they were all on the brink of death anyway—was there any need for more words?

Chu Han looked at Qin Xiao with a complex look, "I apologize for misunderstanding you. I only realized just now that, no matter what, Li Zhu would not let us go. Helping One Sword and Immortal is actually helping ourselves... If I had known earlier, I should have united with One Sword and Immortal to wipe out Beyond Heaven."

"It's too late to say these things now..." Qin Xiao sighed.

"Not too late." Chu Han said in a soft voice, "Now, all those from Beyond Heaven are suspecting Li Zhu's identity. You are right, if you were really successfully possessed by the Demon Clan, how could you fall into their hands? As for Li Zhu, ever since he returned, not only has he trained a large number of innate puppets, but his personality has also changed drastically. If he claimed that he wasn't possessed, no one would believe it."

Qin Xiao nodded, then he gave a bitter smile, "At least you understand now, Master."

At this moment, Chu Han secretly moved closer to Qin Xiao, glanced at the two innate puppets standing rigidly outside and whispered softly, "I have a way to escape!"

"What?" Qin Xiao was slightly stunned, looking at Chu Han in disbelief.

The prohibition spell on them was personally made by Li Zhu, all of which were from the Demon Clan. Qin Xiao didn't believe that Chu Han, who had been born and raised in the Mortal Realm and head of a sect, would be able to undo the Demon Clan's prohibition spells.

Chu Han whispered, "Do you still remember that man?"

Qin Xiao's eyes narrowed slightly as he nodded his head.

Chu Han said, "That man, he once told me that I would face a calamity, and gave me an item to save my life!"

Qin Xiao questioned, "If that's the case, as a head sect why didn't you just leave? What's the point of calling me here?"

However, Chu Han shook his head and said, "Even if I were to survive by escaping, what then? I have no means to fight against Beyond Heaven, but you are different!"

"What do you mean, Master?" In Qin Xiao's gaze toward Chu Han, there was a hint of exploration.

"I'm giving this to you. Just crush it in your hand and you'll be transported ten thousand miles away instantly!" Chu Han, as if he had made up his mind, took out a black little ball that looked soft from his body. "You and I are different. You gained the memory of the Demon Clan, and you must have the same means as Li Zhu with time. You will certainly avenge me and the whole of Lonely City!"

Chu Han glanced at the two innate puppet guards with a dismissive look, "A puppet is just a puppet, as stupid as a fool! Qin Xiao, go! Remember to take revenge for us!"

Qin Xiao's eyes finally revealed a touch of emotion, along with a strange look on his face. He returned the small ball to Chu Han and said, "Master, you escape. They can't kill me."

After saying that, Qin Xiao seemed to have touched a huge taboo. A painful expression crossed his face. Despite the pain, he let out a few pained laughs, "I finally know myself today…" (To be continued. If you like this book, please go to qidian.com to vote for it. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian.com for reading.)

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