"No, it wasn't her. She didn't harm anyone's life; she just took Rongrong away," Ning Fengzhi replied.
"Then who killed my father?" Tang San continued to press.
"I couldn't see his face, but I knew that he never used his Soul Power from beginning to end. He killed all the Titled Douluo in the Alliance with a dagger." Ning Fengzhi's expression became somewhat numb, his eyes lost their light.
Tang San's pupils contracted instantly, and an indescribable grief and anger surged in his heart. His teeth clenched so hard they rattled, and his eyes flashed with intense killing intent.
" Uncle Ning, what was Jun Yi doing when the mole killed my father with a dagger?"
Tang San's eyes sharpened instantly as he stared intently at Ning Fengzhi, as if trying to find the answer in Ning Fengzhi's eyes.
Ning Fengzhi a wry smile, "He didn't say a word the whole time, just sat there and watched. I couldn't tell whether he was poisoned or not."
"He definitely wasn't poisoned. After all, Bibi Dong is just a mortal. No matter how potent her poison is, it couldn't possibly be effective against Jun Yi. He's still the same as before, refusing to help when someone is dying. Ha, I should have known. From the first time I met him, he clearly had the ability to help Xiao Wu, but he stood by and did nothing, showing the exact same attitude."
Tang San clenched his fists so tightly that his bones cracked. The anger and grief in his heart were like flames that had been ignited, burning him uncontrollably. He felt his soul trembling, as if a powerful force was surging within him, threatening to burst through his body.
Jun Yi was fully capable of taking action, but he chose to stand by and watch. The grief and anger in his heart were like boiling lava, so intense that they could not be contained.
" Xiao San, you need to calm down." Tang Yuehua stepped forward and supported the agitated Tang San. Her tone was gentle, carrying a maternal warmth.
Tang San's eyes turned bloodshot. He took a deep breath, struggling to control his emotions. He knew this wasn't the time for anger; he needed more information, more evidence. Only by understanding the truth could he avenge his family. He gritted his teeth and asked in a hoarse voice, " Uncle Ning, do you know what my father and the others said before they died?"
"Before he died, he angrily denounced the traitors, saying they had betrayed the Alliance and broken their promises. He died with his eyes wide open in disbelief. The traitors smiled but didn't say anything." Ning Fengzhi's expression stiffened, as if the scene was causing him great pain.
Tang San felt a pang in his heart; he could imagine his father's tragic and desperate state before his death. He took a deep breath, trying to control his emotions, and then slowly closed his eyes. He felt Tang Yuehua's hand gently resting on his shoulder, a warm feeling spreading through him, making him feel less alone. He shook his head slightly, then opened his eyes, looked at Ning Fengzhi, took a deep breath, and said, " Uncle Ning, I want to investigate this matter myself."
"Where are you going?" Tang Yuehua asked nervously. "I'm going to find Jun Yi. He definitely knows some inside information." Tang San's tone was firm, and his eyes gleamed with determination.
"No, Xiao San, you're no match for Jun Yi right now," Ning Fengzhi advised.
Upon hearing this, Tang San turned around abruptly and said angrily, "Then what should I do?"
Ning Fengzhi pondered for a moment, a resolute glint in his eyes, and said, "The only way is to become stronger than Jun Yi." Tang San was slightly taken aback, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, "Stronger than Jun Yi?" Ning Fengzhi nodded, "Only when you possess the strength to contend with Jun Yi can you learn the truth from him."
"You can use this time to find the traitor within the Alliance. Now that the Alliance's high-end combat power is wiped out, once this news spreads, the Alliance will fall apart. I need a strong person to stabilize this situation," Ning Fengzhi said to Tang San.
"I understand." Tang San nodded, took a deep breath, and his eyes gleamed with determination. "I will find the traitor and avenge my family."
"Remember, never act impulsively. Jun Yi is not an easy opponent," Ning Fengzhi said to Tang San in a deep voice. After a long while, Tang San suddenly asked, " Uncle Ning, one last question: why didn't the assassin kill you, and how did you survive Jun Yi?"
In Tang San's understanding, the first target of an internal traitor should be a strategist or advisor, so why did Ning Fengzhi survive?
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi a bitter smile, walked to the window, opened it, and quietly looked at the sky. "This is the punishment Jun Yi gave me. The mole did want to kill me, but Qinghe stopped him. Then Jun Yi glared at the mole and stopped him from harming me."
Ning Fengzhi coughed twice. " Jun Yi is punishing me, making me experience the pain of separation and death. Between living in agony and dying a quick death, I would choose death. Unfortunately, my life and death are no longer in my own hands."
Ning Fengzhi coughed up blood, which had a foul odor, indicating that he had been poisoned.
" Fengzhi." Tang Yuehua quickly went to the window and helped Ning Fengzhi up.
" Uncle Ning, are you poisoned?"
Tang San also walked to Ning Fengzhi's side to examine his body. Tang San channeled his Soul Power into Ning Fengzhi's body, only to find that Ning Fengzhi's meridians were broken, his internal organs had been completely eroded by toxins, and he had no Soul Power left in his body.
" Xiao San, you don't need to waste your Soul Power on me anymore. No one can cure the poison I'm afflicted with." Ning Fengzhi gently pushed Tang San's hand away. His voice was extremely weak, as if he might breathe his last at any moment.
"Don't worry, Uncle Ning, I can cure this poison. If I find out who the traitor is, I'll tear him to pieces, making him wish he were dead..." Tang San's eyes flashed with intense killing intent. " Xiao San, remember, hatred only makes people suffer more." Ning Fengzhi gently patted Tang San's shoulder, his voice hoarse but full of sincerity.
" Uncle Ning, I will stay at the Clear Sky Sect during this time to detoxify you and prevent any internal traitors from harming you." Tang San took a deep breath. He knew this was not the time for grief and anger; he needed to investigate this matter thoroughly and avenge his family.
Outside the window, snowflakes drifted down, and the temperature inside made it feel rather chilly. However, Tang San couldn't care less about any of that at this moment; he had only one unwavering belief in his heart: to avenge his family.
(End of this chapter)