The matter in the Southern Realm was indeed far too entangled, and it made him anxious. Without properly verifying the facts, he had come to demand an explanation.
He had thought it unnecessary. Since Zhao Sikong had been chosen by him as the commanding general, it was clear how much trust he placed in him. He had not believed Zhao Sikong would conceal anything from him regarding this matter.
But he had not expected that Zhao Sikong truly had hidden something from him in this matter.
Sun Yao had recovered his senses as well and nodded. "Yes, that's how it was. An apology would be completely unnecessary. Is there really any need to be so humble toward some minor Southern Realm faction? Situ Zhennan, tell your men to get a proper grasp of the situation before they speak."
The two of them had indeed fallen into the same misconception just now.
Yang Chen was at odds with the people of the Southern Realm, but some of them could not represent the entire Southern Realm.
Situ Zhennan's expression was solemn as he looked toward Zhao Sikong. "Zhao Sikong, what else do you have to say about this?"
Zhao Sikong shrank back, wanting to concoct a reasonable explanation and turn the tables on Yang Chen. Yet even after racking his brains, he could not come up with anything coherent.
"Forget it. I'll ask the other Taiyi Sect members." Situ Zhennan gathered the other Taiyi Sect members and began questioning them.
Naturally, the other Taiyi Sect members answered truthfully. Many of them held favorable feelings toward Yang Chen, so they spoke honestly without the slightest bias, causing Situ Zhennan's expression to grow increasingly cold.
"Zhao Sikong, you bastard!" Situ Zhennan flew into a rage. "Next time you report a situation, first make sure