In the Council Hall.
Killing intent surged from Feng Buting!
Shen Xiuhan's expression did not change. He spoke calmly:
"In answer to the elder, that man... is called Linghu Su!"
Linghu Su!?
At those three words, the hall fell abruptly silent.
Shen Xiuhan's words struck like thunder exploding from a clear sky, shaking everyone to the core.
Bang!
Lei Xiao slapped the armrest and sprang to his feet, his eyes wide as he blurted out:
"Linghu Su?! Linghu Su, chief disciple of the Qi Branch?!"
"How... how could it be him?"
"Could there be some mistake?"
"..."
The others were just as shocked.
Feng Buting shot to his feet, a sharp gleam flashing in his eyes, his voice taut:
"Nephew Shen!"
"Linghu Su is the Qi Branch's chief disciple at Azure Radiance Manor, the manor's greatest talent in decades, and the foremost of the South Township Four Elites. Everyone recognizes him as the next leader of the Qi Branch! It isn't that I distrust you, nephew, but this is too preposterous. Do you have solid proof that he colluded with the Demonic Path?"
"Of course I do!"
Shen Xiuhan's voice was steady and certain. He turned and gave a slight wave toward the hall doors:
"Bring her in."
Under the hall's uncertain, astonished gazes.
Two disciples of the Law Enforcement Hall slowly entered, escorting a slender figure between them.
The woman was pale. She stumbled across the threshold, her knees buckled, and she fell prostrate.
It was Hua Ying!
Wen Qingye stroked the beard beneath his chin and frowned slightly.
"Xiuhan, this woman is..."
Shen Xiuhan turned and answered with cupped fists:
"Hua Ying, the Entangling Silk Baleful, one of the Nine Balefuls of Anhuai!"
Hua Ying?
At the name, everyone in the hall jolted again. The same old case