Conflict on the Brink of Eruption!

The moment those words were spoken, Ning Fengzhi's expression changed slightly.

Chen Xin and Gu Rong also frowned. They knew Ning Huafeng was greedy and sometimes used underhanded methods, but sending people to ambush and kill the Ye Clan's head, causing someone's death?

That was a grave matter, far beyond ordinary business competition.

Ning Fengzhi said in a low voice, "Pavilion Master Ye, this is no small matter. Do you have proof? Second Uncle Huafeng may oversee the trading company and act somewhat aggressively at times, but such ruthless methods... could there be some misunderstanding?"

In truth, he already believed it five or six parts out of ten. Knowing Ning Huafeng's character, he knew the man was capable of such things, especially when major interests were involved.

But as Sect Master and a junior relative, he could not take a stance lightly at this moment.

Before Ye Qingyi could answer, Xiao Yin stepped forward and stood shoulder to shoulder with her, looking at Ning Fengzhi.

"Proof? I am the witness! If I had not happened to pass by that day and saved her, the person standing here today would not be the living Pavilion Master Ye, but a cold corpse—or perhaps there would not even be a corpse to find! Sect Master Ning, do you consider that proof? Or do you think my words, Xiao Yin's words, are not credible enough?"

His tone was not fierce, but the weight contained within those calm words made Ning Fengzhi's heart tighten.

The personal testimony of the leader of a major force, someone comparable to a Title Douluo, carried far more weight than ordinary evidence.

After a moment of silence, Ning Fengzhi slowly said, "Hall Master Xiao, you overstate it. Since Pavilion Master Ye has raised this matter, and it involves a human