Ning Zaifei was shaken to the core.
Was the lord openly accusing Chen Xi? Behind him, Zhou Changchun and the others could still stand, but each of them was already horrified beyond words.
The Chief Judge is too bold, isn't he? How could he say something like that? The people from the Patrol Hall opposite them even felt that the scene was absurd, unreal. The Chief Judge of the Main Trial Hall is a madman, isn't he? That's right. Hall Master Chen himself said so during the meeting just now. This is a madman! Sure enough.
"Impudent!"
The astonished looks of his subordinates made Chen Xi's face burn. His rage had already reached the point of no restraint, and he suddenly bellowed, "Night Demon! Who do you think you're talking to?!"
"How dare you!"
Fang Che bellowed back, killing intent spilling from his eyes. "Hall Master Chen, who do you think you're talking to!? Obstructing official duties and shielding a Guardian spy—what crime do you think you have committed!?"
Chen Xi froze.
He had not even had time to get angry before he froze.
Where did this Night Demon get such nerve? Who am I? I'm Chen Xi! In the Sole True Sect, apart from a handful of people, no one even dares call me by my full name! Is this Night Demon insane?
"Night Demon!"
Chen Xi drew a deep breath, killing intent flashing over him. "Youth is indeed formidable, but one must know awe and respect. Arrogance without restraint comes at a price!"
Fang Che narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "Hall Master Chen, I respect you as my senior. That's why I'm giving you some face. But... Hall Master Chen, what reason do you have for obstructing me from arresting a spy!? Arrogant? How am I being