While everyone else was terrified, Tian Feng furiously cursed Yuan Xi. "You whelp, Yuan Xi! You murdered your own flesh and blood! Heaven will surely punish you! How dare you vie for the Heir's Position? If you have even a shred of conscience left, slit your own throat to atone before the world!"
Blood spattered Yuan Xi's face, and his hideous expression made him look as terrifying as an evil spirit.
Yet inwardly, he was calmer than he had ever been.
The moment he killed Yuan Shang, he seemed to have broken free of his shackles, casting aside all worldly concerns and misgivings as his state of mind rose to a new height.
"What crime have I committed? Yuan Shang colluded with villains to deceive the Grand General. Killing him was perfectly just! Why would Heaven punish me?"
Yuan Xi gave Tian Feng a cold glance. Leaving the old bastard alone for now, he turned his gaze to Feng Ji.
He was one of the most powerful advisers under Yuan Shao. Though he belonged to Yuan Shang's faction, winning him over would send a signal to everyone present and help Yuan Xi swiftly take control of Yuan Shao's power.
"You were close to Yuan Shang. Surely you know who the villains are. I hope you will point them out to me."
Feng Ji hurriedly shook his head. "There are no villains by the Grand General's side."
Of course he knew Yuan Xi was trying to win him over. Naming a few villains would serve as his pledge of allegiance. But Yuan Shao was not dead yet. How could he dare sway with the wind?
Hearing this, Yuan Xi nodded slightly, murderous intent filling his eyes.
"As Father's trusted confidant, you do not know who the villains are? Either you are