Ning Xiaochuan could sense that Qi Chong's Life Essence was extremely weak. He should have died long ago; only his powerful cultivation had sustained him until now.
This was the spiritual will of a Martial Dao expert. Had he been an ordinary person, he would have died long ago.
If Ning Xiaochuan rashly tried to save him now, he might very well snuff out the last flame of his life.
The old man said weakly, "The person who sold out the imperial army... could never have been your father. Absolutely impossible! I know your father's character better than anyone. Before the army set out, I went to the Sword Pavilion Marquis's Mansion and discussed matters with your father through the night. I even saw you then. You were only this tiny, still a little brat."
"Among the court's many kings and marquises, Jade Ripple Great Emperor specifically appointed your father as commander-in-chief of the three armies. It was clearly meant to deal with your Sword Pavilion Marquis's Mansion. One wrong step, and the entire Marquis Mansion would be reduced to ashes. How could your father have colluded with the enemy and betrayed the nation? Impossible. Absolutely impossible."
"If you... wish to investigate... the truth of that year, you can start with... two people. The first is Yue Wuyang. The army that surrounded and suppressed the Demon Sect was wiped out that year, and he could not have been uninvolved."
Ning Xiaochuan said, "Who is the other person?"
The old man swallowed with difficulty and said, "Left Capital Commandant General, Mo Longting."
Ning Xiaochuan's gaze dimmed. "Senior, Mo Longting already died in that battle years ago. Moreover, like my father, Mo Longting bore the grave charge of colluding with the enemy and betraying the nation. Everyone in the Mo Family, young