"The Law of Space?"
A cold gleam flashed in the Thirteenth Prince's eyes, and his expression turned exceedingly ugly.
There was no other reason: he knew all too well how difficult such an enemy was to catch, especially when that enemy was an assassin.
Having completed his mission with a single lethal strike, the assassin was almost certain not to appear again. Even information about him would be impossible to uncover anytime soon.
Taking a deep breath, the Thirteenth Prince looked down and said, "Tell me everything you know!"
"If your answers fail to satisfy me, every one of you will pay the price."
"Because he was killed right under your noses!"
At these words, every family patriarch present trembled. They were no fools; how could they fail to understand what he meant?
But if this matter was not dealt with swiftly, the repercussions would be enormous.
Taking a deep breath, one patriarch rose and bowed. "Thirteenth Prince, we know little of the specifics, but we can confirm that the assassin came from the Shadow Pavilion!"
"The Shadow Pavilion!"
At this, the Thirteenth Prince's expression darkened.
The very existence of the Shadow Pavilion was taboo to the Qinghua Lineage. It was even a target they were determined to destroy.
Forcing down his emotions, the Thirteenth Prince asked, "What evidence do you have?"
"The people of the Shadow Pavilion are indeed arrogant, but even they would not dare do something like this. Assassinating a city lord is nothing short of courting death!"
Although he somewhat believed the Shadow Pavilion was responsible, he could not understand it.
The Shadow Pavilion operated within the Eastern Wasteland Region, and its people were no fools. Why would they do such a thing? There was nothing to gain from it.
"Well..."
The patriarch opened his mouth,