"Interesting, but it's all just children playing house," Xu Zimo replied dismissively.
"Senior Brother, don't underestimate them. These Imperial Sons have basically all reached the peak of the Venerable Realm," Jiang Changsheng replied.
"Got it. Do you know how this Nine Heavens Grand Gathering will be conducted?" Xu Zimo asked.
"I don't know. After all, the Main Clan sets the questions for every Nine Heavens Grand Gathering.
"And the format is different every time," Jiang Changsheng said, shaking his head.
As everyone chatted, Lin Beisheng strode into the courtyard with an imposing air.
He glanced at Jiang Changsheng and Jiuyou, then said flatly, "You two should excuse yourselves first. I have something to discuss with him."
The two nodded and both left the courtyard.
"I hope you can give me a perfect explanation," Lin Beisheng said, tossing the wooden box before Xu Zimo.
After taking a deep breath, he said, "Do you know the consequences of killing a fellow disciple?"
"What consequences?" Xu Zimo asked with a smile.
"If word of this gets out, even I won't be able to protect you," Lin Beisheng said sternly.
"What if he tried to kill me first?" Xu Zimo replied.
"What do you mean?" Lin Beisheng frowned slightly.
"It means nothing. Father, you should understand," Xu Zimo said.
"He wanted to kill me, so I killed him instead.
"We had neither grievance nor enmity between us, yet he was one of my brother's men. What do you think?"
"You suspect Feng?" Lin Beisheng asked with a frown.
"It isn't suspicion. It can be confirmed. I simply have no evidence, and I can't be bothered looking for any," Xu Zimo said, waving his hand.
"At the Nine Heavens Grand Gathering, he and I are bound to fight. Father, you should prepare yourself.
"Whoever seeks