Gong San had originally wanted to avenge herself by killing Gong Xi. Who would have thought that, through a twist of fate, she would harm Gong Er instead? Guilt sprang up in her heart, and she nearly developed a heart demon. That was why she had voluntarily sealed her cultivation and remained in the Eighteenth Level Dungeon to accept punishment.
It was also out of guilt toward Gong Er that she had taken the initiative to escort Gong Qi to the Cold Water Domain.
To prevent any further accidents along the way.
She had actually recognized Qingyun's identity long ago, which was why she had treated Qingyun with such kindness.
Gong Shaojun was so enraged for two reasons: first, Gong San had entertained the thought of harming her own blood siblings; second, Gong San had turned that thought into reality and nearly caused Gong Er's death.
Either of those acts was an atrocious crime.
After learning the truth, every one of Gong Qi's previous doubts had dissolved like ice meeting the sun.
The only mystery that remained was Gong Shaojun's attitude toward Gong Xi.
Gong Qi asked Gong Qing meaningfully, "Second Sister, they say Mother's cultivation is no different from that of an immortal, that she can perceive all matters between heaven and earth and comprehend past and present... Do you think she knows everything Gong Xi has done in secret?"
"How could people like us casually speculate on the Emperor's thoughts?" Gong Qing slowly shook her head.
Gong Qi smiled. "I think she knows. But Gong Xi probably believes that everything he has done can deceive heaven and cross the sea..."
Or perhaps Gong Xi knew as well. He merely wanted to build himself a favorable image and draw his former forces back to his side?
The days spent