Yuan Qing's death caused an enormous stir. A mighty expert of Boundless Heaven had died such a humiliating death-truly, the wheel of karma had come full circle!
But some knew that Yuan Qing had not actually been the mastermind. He was merely an "Executioner" acting at someone else's command.
Rumor had it that the ones truly seeking to suppress Huang for ten years and put him to death were the Feng Clan, that ancient Immortal Family.
"Now we're in for a good show. With a big brother like that, Huang might have someone stand up for him and call the Feng Clan to account."
"Not necessarily. Knowledge is knowledge, and rumors are rumors. Yuan Qing was the one who acted, after all. On the surface, the Feng Clan had no involvement."
Everyone buzzed with discussion.
There was no question that Yuan Qing had become the scapegoat. Hidden behind the scenes, the Feng Clan could deny everything and wash their hands of the affair.
Shi Hao remained silent, but he was already planning how to kill Feng Xingtian, ready to repay the clan in kind.
"Little brother, that ornament on your head looks pretty nice. A golden collar-quite distinctive," Lin Fan remarked.
Shi Hao: "..."
Embarrassing. Far too embarrassing!
This was no collar. It was the Wang Family's magical artifact-the Diamond Bangle, used specifically to tame powerful battle servants.
"Xi'er, come take it off. Or do I have to do it myself?" Lin Fan glanced at Wang Xi, his tone leaving no room for refusal.
In fact, Wang Xi had sensed it immediately while selecting followers earlier. She had intended to approach and investigate, but Lin Fan's arrival had interrupted her.
"The Diamond Bangle!"
Wang Xi froze, a startling gleam in her beautiful eyes. She immediately understood what that earlier sensation