"Hm? You dare defy me?!"
Like a venomous snake, Tian Zhongtian fixed his cold, sinister gaze on Hou Kai.
Hou Kai's heart jolted. He actually sensed killing intent emanating from Tian Zhongtian.
"Qin Hao has already advanced to the Inner Hall."
Tian Zhongtian's voice continued.
Hearing this, Hou Kai understood.
With Qin Hao now in the Inner Hall, Hou Kai, as an Inner Hall deacon, naturally had more opportunities to act.
However...
After a moment's thought, Hou Kai cupped his hands and said, "I will investigate Tian Yunfeng's case thoroughly. If Qin Hao is indeed guilty, I will apprehend him without needing instructions from you, Elder Tian!"
In the past, Tian Yunfeng had often sought Hou Kai's help, and even Tian Zhongtian had assigned him tasks.
In consideration of Tian Zhongtian's past assistance, Hou Kai had always helped whenever he could.
But only provided that he did not violate the Myriad Phenomena Hall's rules!
In Hou Kai's eyes, he owed his current achievements mostly to himself. Tian Zhongtian's past assistance had been more like adding flowers to brocade.
Besides, over all these years, Hou Kai had already repaid what he owed Tian Zhongtian. He would not concern himself with preserving Tian Zhongtian's dignity.
As for threats?
Hou Kai was among the finest Inner Hall deacons. Even Tian Zhongtian would have to weigh the consequences before moving against him.
"I told you to kill him!"
At Hou Kai's words, Tian Zhongtian's expression grew even more sinister, his voice even hoarser.
"Please be patient, Elder Tian. I will investigate the matter thoroughly!"
Hou Kai's expression remained unchanged. He cupped his hands, then immediately turned and strode away.
Watching Hou Kai leave, Tian Zhongtian's cheeks twitched, his face twisting into a hideous, terrifying expression.
He had intended to have Hou Kai kill Qin