The difference was that Yin Qingxue's eyes held more surprise and confusion.
Su Shi'er's eyes shifted as he fell into thought. Three days ago, when Ye Tianling had learned that he had taken charge of the Heavenly Capital, Yang Jianye had clearly been scared half to death. Yet compared with three days ago, his actions today were like night and day.
If it was merely at Senior Disciple Brother Yun Chuan's instigation, that possibility could not be ruled out. But in Su Shi'er's view, it was highly abnormal for Ye Tianling to allow him to speak so freely.
Could it be... that Ye Tianling was orchestrating all this from behind the scenes?
But what was his purpose in doing so? Could using the Spirit Quelling Pearl cause him some sort of harm?
Su Shi'er's thoughts turned as he pondered in silence.
In the air, facing the gazes of the two, Ye Tianling spoke calmly before Yin Qingxue could ask anything. "That is correct. Qingxue and young friend Su went to the Heavenly Capital Hall under my arrangements."
"There had indeed been a message midway through. But it is highly possible that neither of them received the Communication Talisman, which led to this tragedy."
"I bear the primary responsibility for Wei Ze's death."
He first explained the situation, then, in the end, took all the blame upon himself.
Yet the information revealed in his words was no different from placing Su Shi'er over a fire to roast.
The moment Ye Tianling finished speaking, Yang Jianye's voice rang out again. "Naturally, we would not dare question the Palace Lord's decision."
"If events truly unfolded as the Palace Lord said, and an accident occurred midway that caused Eldest Miss not to receive the talisman message, then so be it. We can only blame