"You said what? Heaven's Will Merchant Association was looted, and President Ji's head was even chopped off?"
Upon hearing this explosive news, Zhao Tianzheng and Xi Ming Elder all underwent a drastic change in expression.
"This subordinate only just heard people talking about it. I'm not clear on the specifics either. In any case, this news is spreading everywhere outside!" the guard hurriedly replied.
Zhao Tianzheng was uncertain. "Do you know which faction did it?"
The guard shook his head. "I don't know. Just now, this subordinate heard many people on the streets shouting that Heaven's Will Merchant Association had been looted by a group of people, and President Ji Boxiong's head was chopped off!"
"How could that be possible? It's most likely utter nonsense!"
A Zhao Family Elder spoke with certainty. "Looking across the entire Southern Pole Continent, no one would dare touch Heaven's Will Merchant Association. Even Mandate Temple of the Upper Realm would only protect them. It must be nothing more than a rumor from the streets, wildly exaggerated!"
Another Elder nodded repeatedly as well. "Heaven's Will Merchant Association's connections reach the heavens, and Ji Boxiong is a veteran strong expert. Who would dare chop off his head? It's complete nonsense."
Zhao Tianzheng slowly nodded. "I also believe it is false. This matter is far too unbelievable and makes no sense at all. Pass down the order: forbid the Clan Members from spreading rumors carelessly, lest they invite disaster upon themselves!"
However, just as Zhao Tianzheng's words fell, another guard ran in from outside the living room in a panic.
"Family Head! Elders! Something terrible has happened!!"
With a face full of terror, the guard gasped for breath and shouted:
"Heaven's Will Merchant Association has been completely looted, and President Ji Boxiong's head has been chopped off!"