"Zheng, we were fortunate that the Flame Emperor arrived in time. Otherwise, your mother might already have died at the hands of that Tantai True Person."
Consort Ningrong wiped the tears from her eyes and spoke with lingering fear.
Hearing Consort Ningrong's words, Wanyan Zheng hated Tantai True Person even more. If Xiao Xie had not already killed him, Wanyan Zheng would never have let that old bastard off lightly.
"On behalf of my mother, Wanyan Zheng thanks the Flame Emperor. From now on, with but a single command from you, I will do everything in my power to carry it out."
After comforting Consort Ningrong, Wanyan Zheng cupped his hands toward Xiao Xie in thanks.
"No need. It was merely a small effort. Still, what happened with your father and Wen Taiji this time was far too much of a coincidence."
Seeing Wanyan Zheng thank him, Xiao Xie secretly smiled. If Wanyan Zheng knew the true nature of Consort Ningrong's relationship with him, he would probably fight Xiao Xie to the death!
"Flame Emperor, what do you mean by that?"
Wanyan Zheng froze for a moment, then asked in confusion.
"Before Tantai True Person died, we learned that the Zong Family had also sent him a secret letter. It said that Zong Shuai had been killed by your Yulong Stronghold, and that they wanted to join forces with Mingfeng Pavilion to wipe out Yulong Stronghold."
Looking at the puzzled expressions on Wanyan Zheng, Wen Jing, and the others, Xiao Xie calmly spun his tale.
"What? The secret letter the Zong Family sent to Yulong Stronghold clearly said that Mingfeng Pavilion killed Zong Shuai!"
Wanyan Zheng could not help crying out at Xiao Xie's words.
Wen Jing and Tu He Tu's expressions also changed dramatically. The information they had learned