Shen Wuxiang frowned deeply, not expecting Shen Leyou's death to involve two Great Grandmasters.

Zhong Daoling was understandable, as he was cultivating in Fengming Palace. He could arrive right away when something happened. But how did Xuanyuan Mingjing get involved?

Hear the drums and gongs, listen to the nuances in the words.

When Zhong Daoling mentioned he'd pulverize the murderer, the bell on White Crane Mountain rang...

Did Xuanyuan Mingjing know the thief's identity?

What was his relationship with that thief?

He didn't doubt the truth of these words. After all, such matters could be investigated, and there was no need to lie to him.

Shen Wuxiang looked at Zhong Daoling and asked, "The Great Grandmaster means... Xuanyuan Mingjing is helping the thief escape?"

"I indeed suspected that at the time and even confronted him on White Crane Mountain," Zhong Daoling replied.

"What did he say?"

"He said he was troubled and thus rang the bell to relieve distress. It had nothing to do with me."

"But if it was just to relieve distress, how could it have broken your Dao rhythm and destroyed your Dao palace?"

"I questioned him the same way."

"And how did he answer?"

"He said, in this vast world, I am the only one who could be his opponent."

"..."

Shen Wuxiang felt uncomfortable.

He was also a cultivator, so why were only the two of them left in the entire world?

Seeing Shen Wuxiang fall silent, Zhong Daoling said nothing more and took a sip of tea.

He was there just to state the facts; whatever Shen Wuxiang inferred was his business.

If he dared to venture to White Crane Mountain, all the better...

Although his relationship with Xuanyuan Mingjing wasn't cordial, if necessary, he was willing to team up against the Shen Family's formidable army.

"Can the Great Grandmaster deduce the murderer's cultivation technique?"

"No," Zhong Daoling straightforwardly replied.

"Why not?"

"Because, in front of me, he had no chance to act."

"..."

Shen Wuxiang gave Zhong Daoling a speechless look. You let him escape, and yet here you are bragging?

"Do you believe... this person has escaped Fengming Palace?"

"I'm not sure," Zhong Daoling pondered for a moment before speaking. "From what His Highness said, when they heard the explosion, they immediately activated the defense system. In such a brief time, there shouldn't have been an opportunity to escape."

"However, since the thief could enter unnoticed, someone inside Fengming Palace must have aided him... whether an insider escorted him out is unknown."

"So, you mean... he might still be hiding in some corner of Fengming Palace?" Shen Wuxiang said gravely.

This was one of his main reasons for being here. As long as it was confirmed that the thief was still trapped inside Fengming Palace and couldn't escape... they'd dig three feet deep to find him.

This matter was of great importance, and the person was extremely crucial...

It concerned the internal unity of the Shen Family.

"That'll depend on the Military Minister's skills in finding him," Zhong Daoling said.

He also wished Shen Wuxiang could capture the person. He wanted to see for himself how capable this chap really was...

Just then, his phone buzzed with a message.

He glanced at it and stood up to take his leave. "I won't disturb the Great Grandmaster's cultivation and enlightenment anymore."

After speaking, he turned and walked out.

Returning to Chenguang Hall, Shen Cong and Bai Suzhi were sitting by Shen Leyou's corpse, wailing loudly.

After Bai Suzhi arrived, she picked up Shen Leyou's head, literally lifting it up...

She didn't know that Shen Leyou's head had been severed. The Shen Family members had specifically pieced it together to make it look better.

Before she finished wailing, she screamed and threw the head away.

Luckily, Shen Cong reacted quickly and caught the head again.

After that, Bai Suzhi dared not touch the corpse again.

Yet, losing a child in old age, a white-haired person sending off a black-haired one, the overwhelming sorrow was chokingly painful.

Upon seeing Shen Wuxiang enter, Shen Cong and Bai Suzhi rushed over.

"Uncle, you must bring justice to us. Leyou died so horribly... his head was chopped off, his head was chopped off..."

"It must be Shen Jianping... Shen Jianping suspects we killed his son, so he killed our son..."

"He's taking revenge, taking revenge on us..."

"Silence!" Shen Wuxiang sternly reprimanded.

He worried things might turn out like this, and sure enough...

Shen Cong immediately quieted but with no less hatred in his eyes.

Shen Wuxiang knew this matter had to be handled carefully.

A slight mishandling could lead to chaos within the Shen Family.

Even the wisest cannot easily resolve family strife, Shen Wuxiang sighed gently and looked at Shen Cong and Bai Suzhi, saying, "I am also deeply saddened by Leyou's murder. That's why I rushed back immediately upon hearing the news."

"I assure you both, I will personally handle this case. No matter who is involved, there will be no tolerance or cover-up."

"But you also need to control your emotions. Without the truth being thoroughly investigated, don't make random speculations..."

"I'm not speaking on behalf of Jianping; both sides are equally important to me, and I won't favor either of you. Any member of our clan who dares to harm his tribe will not be spared."

"I personally believe someone is deliberately trying to incite discord to sow chaos in the Shen Family. Once there's chaos, those people will have an opportunity."

"So, at such times, we must remain extremely calm... discuss facts, and present evidence. Regardless of whether it's on your side or Jianping's, I'll surely provide you with a satisfactory answer."

"What do you think?"

Even if they were unwilling in their hearts, Shen Cong and Bai Suzhi couldn't say much.

After all, they had no evidence to prove it was Shen Jianping.

"Alright, we'll listen to you, Uncle... but no matter what, you must avenge Leyou," Shen Cong grieved endlessly.

"Certainly." Shen Wuxiang's face darkened, angrily declaring, "Someone has repeatedly and ruthlessly attacked the sons of the Shen Family... once I find the murderer, I'll tear him to pieces.

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The explosion at Fengming Palace was so loud, and the commotion caused the attention of all factions to turn there.

Everyone was curious about what exactly happened inside Fengming Palace?

Could it be that the Shen Family once again raised a knife against the Zhong Family?

In a show of loyalty, countless people sent inquiries, wishing to enter the palace to meet His Highness.

Whether it was the real Emperor or a false one inside Fengming Palace, appearances had to be kept up.

If the Fengming Palace is bombed and you turn a blind eye... When it comes time to share the spoils, will you get a piece?

In such critical moments, Zhong Tianque naturally wouldn't let everyone come over.

With too many people, there would be chaos.

Chaos would provide the thief an opportunity to escape.

But the palace requests from Minister Su Zhenlie and Finance Minister Sheng Jing couldn't be easily refused.

Firstly, they held high positions of power, and if Zhong Tianque wanted to win them over, he needed to give them enough trust.

Secondly, he also needed them to stabilize the situation and dispel many external speculations, and the unexpected brainstorming of civilians.

Thirdly, he needed to gain their sympathy...

I've been cuckolded!

You're men too....

You should understand the grief and pain in my heart at this moment, right?

Light Pavilion.

Upon inquiring about the situation, both Su Zhenlie and Sheng Jing expressed their sincere concern and sympathy for Zhong Tianque's plight.

They hope he can mourn and face future life bravely.

After all, to get through life, one must bear the green above their head...

That was said secretly in their hearts.

Su Zhenlie was about to retire from the political stage, making it clear he didn't want to get involved in the struggles between the Shen and Zhong families.

Sheng Jing, however, pondered that after that young man returned, first Shen Lewen was killed, and now Shen Leyou met a tragic end...

Was it that young man's handiwork?

Truly swift and ruthless.

At that moment, a guard reported, "Miss has woken up."

Dongguo Chenxi has awakened?

Everyone present was a shrewd person and immediately began considering the gains and losses of this matter.

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