Chapter 1144: Guidance
Shen Wuxiao knew the full sequence of events, but he still could not be too direct.
He could only guide her, little by little.
Otherwise, if he said it outright, Hexi would not be able to accept it and would definitely investigate.
A clear-cut investigation would expose everything immediately.
Once Hong Fei was prepared, he would become as slippery as a loach.
He could even strike first and play the victim, stripping Hexi of everything.
Then, the Swallowing Heaven Alliance would still be led around by him.
"I mentioned the Hexi family's affairs to you before."
"At the time, I did it deliberately, because there were some things I couldn't judge accurately."
"Husband, just tell me. I can judge for myself!"
Hexi truly wanted to know.
True or false, as long as it was information, it was a clue.
"This matter still has to begin with a treasure—the Dragon Marrow Spirit Pearl."
"..."
Shen Wuxiao roughly told her about the Six Hidden Dragon Families of the Dragon Kingdom.
He also spoke of how his grandfather had led those people in attacking the Six Hidden Dragon Families.
And the thing those people had guarded was the origin of everything.
Hexi curled up in his arms and listened intently.
Shen Wuxiao did not name anyone directly. Instead, he deliberately let Hexi make the connections herself.
"According to my grandfather, your grandfather happened to obtain the Dragon Marrow Spirit Pearl back then."
"A treasure like that could be hidden for a time, but paper could not wrap fire forever. It was still discovered."
"The extermination of the Hexi family began from there."
Hexi's emotions remained steady, because she knew a little about these things already, though only vaguely.
Besides, that dream had repeated itself many times.
At this point, Shen