"Once we return to Southern Cinnabar City, the four of you are to recover from your injuries, then report to the Punishment Hall to receive your punishment," Rong Shao ordered.
A flicker of fear passed through Rong Caizhe and the others' eyes. Clearly, once they entered the Punishment Hall, they would inevitably suffer inhuman torment.
But they did not dare disobey in the slightest and could only answer.
"Yes."
After dealing with Rong Caizhe and the others, Rong Shao turned his gaze toward Su Fan, who was held captive by the phantom claws.
"Senior, please make Rong Caizhe release my Dao companion!"
Perhaps seeing Rong Shao punish Rong Caizhe and the others had given Su Fan some hope, for he actually made this request.
However, Rong Shao merely shook his head faintly.
"This matter was indeed Rong Caizhe's fault. But now that things have come to this, to preserve the Rong Clan's reputation, both you and your Dao companion must die."
Su Fan's expression changed drastically, his face filled with horror.
He had thought Rong Shao was a reasonable man. Yet all the other man cared about was the Rong Clan; he did not care in the least about right or wrong.
"Rest assured..." Rong Shao continued. "I will not harm your or your wife's souls. I will leave you an opportunity to reincarnate. As for your bodies, I will find a quiet place of green mountains and clear waters to bury you properly. It will count as honoring the bond between you husband and wife. Perhaps in your next life, you may become husband and wife again."
The tiny spark of hope that had just risen within Su Fan was instantly doused, leaving only despair and unwillingness.
"You can't kill me!"
Su Fan's eyes were bloodshot. Like a trapped