Li Xunjin saw his younger brother killed by their father and could not accept that this was how things had ended. But when Shang Jun shouted at him, he came to his senses considerably. He gritted his teeth and dared not say another word. After all, the cold gleam in Li Tianjian's eyes at that moment was so terrifying, it seemed as if he might kill this foolish son on the spot. That was the real reason Li Xunjin did not dare speak.
The matter of the three brothers joining forces with Shang Jun to kill Yin Huayi—could Li Tianjian really have failed to guess it? It was precisely because he had guessed that he had deliberately stalled for time, letting his sons clean up their mess before he returned. But once he came back, although his sons had indeed found an excuse, the crucial point was that Jidong Shengtian was unwilling to let the matter go.
Thus, Li Tianjian had no choice but to harden his heart and sacrifice one to preserve the commander.
But surely he could not kill all three of his sons?
Jidong Shengtian also looked at Shang Jun gloomily. He could learn from Li Zixin how his youngest son, Yin Huayi, had died. How could he not have heard Li Zixin's grief-stricken accusation and the cause-and-effect behind it?
Neither of the two sons was a good person! But was he supposed to punish the eldest son now as well? If anyone was to blame, it was himself for spoiling his youngest son too much and leaving his eldest son neglected. That was what had led to today's calamity!
But how could he not dote on his youngest son? He was the son he and Li Zixin had together. Li Zixin also possessed a vast network