Bo Saixi Appears

Xue Ye was getting on in years. He tried to shirk responsibility with such an excuse, treating the Spirit Hall branch here as if it did not exist—or rather, his mind was already in such chaos that he could not think any further.

Ao Zhan did not expose him yet and followed his line of reasoning. "Then tell me, who was behind this? Who plotted this conspiracy?"

Xue Ye's eyes darted around before suddenly lighting up. "It must have been the World-Destroying Thunder Dragon Sect! Your Eminence knows that our relationship with them is not good. The World-Destroying Thunder Dragon Sect is also hostile toward the Sea God Church, so they were very likely behind this."

"Oh? You said I knew that both you and the Sea God Church had poor relations with the World-Destroying Thunder Dragon Sect? Why would you think I would know that?" Ao Zhan wore an amused smile.

Xue Qinghe, who was being supported by the civil and military officials, turned pale as well.

His mind was clear. Ao Zhan's words made him realize just how grave the flaw in his father's statement was, and that Ao Zhan actually knew everything.

He had just wanted to warn him when Ao Zhan glanced in his direction. That single look stiffened his entire body, leaving him unable to utter a word, though he kept signaling Xue Ye with his eyes.

However, Xue Ye had kept his head lowered and did not notice Xue Qinghe's gaze at all.

After Ao Zhan asked that question, Xue Ye answered without thinking, "Isn't that obvious? Everyone knows that Spirit Hall is the number one force on the Douluo Continent, with an incredibly powerful intelligence network. Even Heaven Dou City has... has..."

As Xue Ye spoke, he realized something was wrong.

"Go on.