Hu Xiaotian said, "But when I later tracked Shangguan Yunchong, I discovered he was colluding with Gangbala, the state preceptor of Black Hu, and others."
Xue Shengjing drew a sharp breath. "Could Li Chenzhou be colluding with the Black Hu people? This is bad. If so, Great Yong is in peril!"
Hu Xiaotian said, "Some things may look that way on the surface, but they don't stand up to scrutiny. Think carefully, and you'll find far too many holes in the story. Oh! Right, there's one more thing I forgot to tell you, Big Brother. Blade Demon Feng Xingyun was also one of the assassins! You must be on fairly good terms with him."
Xue Shengjing cursed inwardly. You didn't forget. You did it deliberately. Even with Hu Xiaotian exposing his lie to his face, Xue Shengjing remained unruffled, his expression as calm as a pool without a single ripple. He smiled. "Unless I misheard, you're suspecting me, brother?" He slowly rose, his shadow enveloping Hu Xiaotian like a dark cloud. Hu Xiaotian felt an invisible pressure weighing on his heart as well. Xue Shengjing's strength might exceed his imagination.
Hu Xiaotian gazed calmly at Xue Shengjing. "Don't you think you're suspicious, Big Brother?"
Xue Shengjing smiled. "What is suspicious about me? Great Yong belongs to our Xue clan. Now a cuckoo has taken over our nest. What's wrong with doing everything I can to reclaim my ancestors' legacy? Even so, I would never collude with Black Hu and betray Great Yong's interests."
Hu Xiaotian said, "Those who accomplish great things don't fuss over trifles. As long as you achieve your goal, why quibble over the means?"
Xue Shengjing chuckled. "Those words speak to my heart. But a true man knows what he should and shouldn't do. In all my