"I don't know, but they died after encircling and killing Chen Wen."
Mu Long did not dare conceal anything and could only recount the facts one by one.
That was how things had happened. He truly could not be certain whether Chen Wen had personally done it or whether someone had been helping him in secret.
"You mean to say that someone stands behind him?"
Xiao Xuan's furious voice came through once more.
"This lowly one cannot be certain. I investigated more than once for this possibility, but found nothing."
Mu Long hurriedly explained.
"Whether someone is helping him or not, he must die." Xiao Xuan shouted coldly.
This...
Mu Long could not help drawing in a sharp breath.
If he remembered correctly, this was the first time Xiao Xuan had displayed such direct Killing Intent toward Chen Wen.
Even when they had avenged Xiao Ye before this, Xiao Xuan's emotions had not fluctuated so greatly.
It seemed some rumors might be true.
Mu Long took a deep breath, then said, "Actually, this lowly one has one more matter to report."
"Speak." Xiao Xuan barked coldly.
Mu Long did not dare delay in the slightest and recounted everything that had happened during the grand examination.
He especially emphasized Chen Wen breaking records, being certified as a candidate for Honored Son of Heaven, and gaining Chen Jingyue's favor.
He believed Xiao Xuan would certainly understand the chain reaction this would bring.
Sure enough.
After hearing Mu Long's report, Xiao Xuan fell silent.
Mu Long could even hear heavy breathing from the Sound Transmission Token. It was clearly the reaction of someone suppressing his fury.
Yes.
Mu Long had not guessed wrong.
At that moment, Xiao Xuan's hand gripping the Token tightened unconsciously, his knuckles turning somewhat white.
His record had been