The Seven-Eyed Monster flew into a rage. Jiao Lin's words plainly meant that the disciples of Yin Sand Valley were inferior in skill and had no need to come out spouting crooked logic. At once, he gave a cold laugh and said, "I had thought it was merely because our Yin Sand Valley is a small sect with poorly trained disciples. Yet upon seeing General Niu, I discovered something suspicious."
Jiao Lin said, "What is so suspicious about it?"
The Seven-Eyed Monster said, "General Niu's nephew, Little General Niu, was ordered along with two other generals to capture the Profound Yin Netherfrost. Yet the Profound Yin Netherfrost escaped, and Little General Niu was gravely injured. Could it be that Little General Niu simply did not train diligently enough?"
"This..." Jiao Lin was rendered speechless for a moment.
Yan Chihuo said, "Valley Master Yin, General Niu, may I say something?"
The Ox-Headed Ghost said, "Speak freely."
Yan Chihuo said, "Since General Niu has come in person, I assume you have not heard what Little General Niu had to say. Could his injuries truly be that severe?"
General Niu said, "That is correct. My nephew returned yesterday and immediately entered seclusion to heal. I estimate he will not emerge for at least a year or so."
Yan Chihuo said, "Then has General Niu asked the other two seniors? They should also know what happened."
The Ox-Headed Ghost said, "Those two are still searching for the Profound Yin Netherfrost. They have not returned to this day."
Hearing this, Yan Chihuo thought to himself, So that Ox-Headed Ghost coveted the spirit flame on me, which is why he sent his uncle to step forward.
Yan Chihuo had already seen through the Ox-Headed Ghost's greed toward him that day. Although he had not known at