For a time.
The old monsters in the main hall broke into heated discussion, their fury surging.
And there was not the slightest trace of acting in it.
They could truly be called "Best Actors"!
However!
Venerable Daoyuan, who knew these martial nephews' nature all too well, was not fooled. He swept the old monsters a cool glance and asked blandly:
"Is that truly all?
There are no clues left behind?"
"Otherwise, once I uncover the truth, do not blame me for not giving you a chance!"
The moment those words fell.
The main hall instantly fell silent!
The blazing anger in the old monsters' eyes also vanished without a trace in that instant.
It was as though the ones who had been arguing relentlessly and speaking with such impassioned fervor earlier had not been them at all, but merely an illusion.
But the key to being a "Best Actor" was making one's expressions change naturally!
Naturally, none of the old monsters showed the slightest embarrassment.
In the end.
Under Venerable Daoyuan's interrogation...
Very quickly!
He learned every clue and piece of information concerning Old Monster Bai before and after his death.
However, so much time had already passed that every trace had long since been buried in the river of time.
The only clue remaining now was the Soul Lamp that Junior Brother Bai had left behind within the sect.
At this thought.
Venerable Daoyuan did not hold it against these old monsters either!
After all, he would still need these martial nephews to contribute their strength during the coming trip to the Forbidden Sea.
Immediately afterward.
Venerable Daoyuan went to the Soul-Calming Hall, where the Soul Lamps were kept. After taking Old Monster Bai's Soul Lamp, he returned to the Forbidden Land Ancient Hall.
Finally, he arrived before