The moment Bai Xiaowen said this, quite a few people nodded inwardly.
If there really was some secret to growing stronger, and Xia Feng intended to keep it all for himself, then he would inevitably have absorbed the Bone-Melting Fief into the Great Xia Fief and kept it firmly under his control.
Xiao Xing's expression darkened. It was unclear whether he believed Xia Feng's denial or Bai Xiaowen's analysis.
Judging from his appearance, he too believed that there was no secret to becoming stronger within the forbidden land.
Guo Baisheng said, "Lord Xia Feng, Xiao Xing's sins this time are grave. How should he be punished?"
The Evolvers of the Great Xia Fief faction said nothing, instead turning their gazes toward Xia Feng.
This showed their respect for Xia Feng. However, it was undeniable that they now hated Xiao Xing to the bone. The higher Xia Feng's prestige, the deeper their hatred for Xiao Xing.
Xia Feng said flatly, "Xiao Xing, hand over the authority of the Bone-Melting Fief's Boundary Stele... then leave this place. I do not want to see you again."
The instant this verdict was delivered, many Evolvers of the Great Xia Fief revealed dissatisfied expressions.
In their eyes, Xiao Xing had betrayed his own side, harmed Xia Feng, and nearly destroyed the entire Great Xia Fief faction. Even being cut into a thousand pieces would have been too light a punishment.
Although Xia Feng had stripped Xiao Xing of his Lord authority, he had let him off so easily. How could that possibly convince everyone?
At once, quite a few people spoke up one after another, asking Xia Feng to severely punish Xiao Xing.
Xia Feng swept his gaze around, his eyes seemingly tangible. The voices immediately quieted.
"This is my decision," Xia Feng said simply.