Huo Lian's words stunned everyone present.
Huang Xiao had never expected the Patriarch to say such a thing.
The fear in Demon Phoenix's heart could not have grown any greater.
He knew Huo Lian was ruthless, but he had never imagined he could be so cold-blooded and heartless, or that Wang Jiu and the others would meet such a tragic fate.
He could not help thinking of himself, and of Huang Xiao.
Now that Huang Xiao had become the Demon Hall Master, he ought to have broken free of Huo Lian, right?
Because of his relationship with Huang Xiao, he ought to be safe for the time being, right?
But Demon Phoenix was no longer certain what the future held.
Would Huang Xiao still be able to protect him in the future?
Even if he did, he might protect him once or twice, but could he protect him countless times?
Perhaps he would fare even worse than Wang Jiu and the others in the future, and meet an even more tragic end. Who could say for certain?
Huo Lian had clearly made arrangements for Wang Jiu and the others long ago, all for this very day.
Their fate had been sealed the moment Huo Lian discovered their identities.
Then, since Huo Lian had kept him around, he must have plans for him as well. He simply did not know what Huo Lian would use him for.
Demon Phoenix felt deeply pessimistic about his future.
Wei Yidao was the least shocked of those present.
He was a member of the Demon Hall, and the Heavenly Demon Hall Master at that. Such things did not surprise him.
It was just that he had spent several years with Wang Jiu and the others, so the sudden prospect of their being offered in a