Mysterious Sun Planet, Ten Thousand Gourd Forest.
Dry Yang Peak. Within a sprawling manor, Han Changming, Ye Xin, Zhao Tianyun, and a plump old man in red robes sat in a blue stone pavilion, drinking tea and chatting.
The old man in red had a round face, small eyes, and a kindly appearance.
Zhao Tianhong, late-stage Void Refinement.
Upon learning that the Han Clan had been attacked, the Zhao Clan immediately dispatched two Void Refinement cultivators. It was both to protect Han Changming and to serve as a warning.
Naturally, Han Changming treated them well, taking the opportunity to inquire about the culprit.
"Then it seems the enemy came prepared. Even if they failed, they would leave no trail leading back to the mastermind."
Zhao Tianhong said with a frown.
If the enemy had wiped out the Han Clan's home base, the Zhao Clan would have lost face as well.
"Fellow Daoist Han, could your Han Clan have offended some power?"
Zhao Tianyun guessed.
"Our clan rules are strict, and most of our members conduct themselves properly. There are a few wastrels, but they would not have the nerve to provoke a force guarded by Void Refinement cultivators. Taking a step back, even if our clan members had offended a major power, surely they would not need to destroy the Han Clan for the Zhao Clan's sake!"
Han Changming said doubtfully.
After the incident, Han Fangyuan immediately mobilized personnel for an internal investigation, uncovering quite a few clan members who had violated the rules. There were indeed many who had bullied others under the clan's banner and caused some trouble, but those parties were all weak at most, with the matter extending no further than Spirit Transformation cultivators.
Even if Void Refinement cultivators were involved, there was no need for