Ni Dongmei's thoughts raced, and she immediately suspected some kind of conspiracy. She hurriedly shielded Tail behind her.
Fang Yue couldn't help laughing and crying at that.
But it was true... given the strength he had shown to the outside world, there was no way he could have defeated the Heavenly Sword Sect's Rain-grade Sect Master.
And as the Heavenly Sword Sect's treasured weapon, the divine sword in Jian Wufeng's hands could never have ended up in Fang Yue's possession under normal circumstances.
Since Fang Yue couldn't have killed Jian Wufeng, the only explanation was that Fang Yue had been bought off and had earned Jian Wufeng's immense trust. Only then could he have obtained the Heavenly Sword, which would explain the situation.
Because the alternative was simply too unbelievable, too inconceivable.
But... Tail suddenly slipped past Ni Dongmei's protective arm, took Fang Yue's hand, and asked softly,
"Brother Ye, did you kill Jian Wufeng?"
Fang Yue was slightly surprised, then nodded with a smile. "That's right. He's dead. That's why I have his Heavenly Sword. So you don't need to worry about pursuers for the time being."
A Rain-grade expert carried immense weight, even in the Capital City!
The death of a Rain-grade expert was enough to cause an uproar in the Capital City and become major news.
Regardless of who the Heavenly Sword had been acting for, the people behind it would have to seriously consider whether it was worth continuing to make an enemy of someone who could kill a Rain-grade expert.
"What?! You really killed Jian Wufeng, the Heavenly Sword? How did you do it?"
Ni Dongmei reacted strongly to Fang Yue's words. She was so shocked that she was completely stunned.
Unlike Tail, Ni Dongmei didn't know much about Fang Yue.
When she heard Fang