Yin-yangzi was swift and decisive. In just two days, he had already found He Tao. Upon hearing this, the old servant did not reply. He just stood aside quietly and waited for Yin-yangzi's decision.
In fact, just as Bai Mulin had expected, if this operation succeeded in killing Xiao Chen, Yin-yangzi would definitely not investigate further. At most, he would just put on a show because a dead genius no longer had any value. Naturally, Yin-yangzi would not make such a big fuss about it.
However, the reality was the opposite. The Bai Clan's operation had failed, and Xiao Chen was fine. In this case, Yin-yangzi would definitely give Xiao Chen an explanation. In other words, in order to better rope in Xiao Chen, Yin-yangzi would definitely investigate further.
Yin-yangzi slowly opened his slightly closed eyes and said indifferently, "You and Qin Guang will be responsible for this matter. No matter who it is, kill them."
It was a simple sentence, but it could be said that it was a death sentence for the Bai Clan. Upon hearing this, the old servant nodded respectfully and disappeared on the spot.
Since they had already found He Tao, he naturally became a breakthrough point. Therefore, the old servant went to look for Qin Guang that night. The two of them brought several elders from the Punishment Hall directly to He Tao's cave residence.
Logically speaking, as the Hall Master of the Mission Hall and a Half-step Great Saint Stage cultivation base, He Tao's status in the Heavenly Yin Yang Sect should not be low. Ordinary people were not qualified to arrest him at all. Even the Punishment Hall Master, Qin Guang, could not make a move on He Tao without any evidence.
Unfortunately, this time, Yin-yangzi had personally given the order. In this case, Qin Guang and the old servant did not have to worry about the consequences.
They directly rushed into He Tao's cave residence. In the backyard, the group of people found He Tao drinking alone.
When he saw Qin Guang and the old servant, there was not the slightest surprise on He Tao's face. It was as if he had already expected today's outcome. He Tao drank the wine in his cup in one gulp. He stood up and looked at Qin Guang with a smile.
"Brother Qin Guang, are you here to arrest me?"
"You should know," Qin Guang said expressionlessly when he heard this.
Now that things had developed to this point, He Tao understood that he could no longer escape. Xiao Chen was not dead. The Bai Clan's failure had caused them to lose everything.
Without any resistance, He Tao took the initiative to follow Qin Guang and the old servant back to the Punishment Hall. In the Punishment Hall, He Tao did not need Qin Guang to do anything..
He Tao had taken the initiative to confess everything, including his secret meeting with Bai Mushuang and how Bai Mushuang had asked him to arrange a compulsory mission for Xiao Chen.
Without much effort, Qin Guang and the old servant learned the truth from He Tao. The mastermind was the Bai Family.
After telling the truth, Qin Guang looked at He Tao and said, "I will plead with the Patriarch. At the very least, I can save your life."
Qin Guang already knew that He Tao was not the mastermind. At most, He Tao was an accomplice. With so many years of friendship, Qin Guang did not want to see He Tao die like this. He was willing to plead for He Tao in front of Yin-yangzi.
He Tao knew that with Qin Guang's character, these words would definitely not be false. However, hearing this, He Tao smiled slightly and said, "Brother Qin, you are too kind. However, what's the point of living on while at death's door? I appreciate Brother Qin's kindness."
He Tao did not intend to let Qin Guang plead for him. He Tao's face flushed red. Then, he spat out a mouthful of blood and fell directly to the ground.
He Tao had severed his own heart meridian. Since he entered the Punishment Hall, He Tao had made up his mind to die. Therefore, he chose to kill himself without hesitation.
Qin Guang sighed softly when he saw He Tao sever his own heart meridian. A Half-step Great Sage died just like that.
However, there was nothing he could do about it. Ever since Yin Yangzi gave the order to thoroughly investigate this matter, He Tao's fate had already been decided. Even if Yin Yangzi spared his life in the end, he would definitely exhaust his cultivation. This was already the best outcome.
As for He Tao, there was no meaning in living without cultivation. He might as well just die.
He ordered people to carry He Tao's body away. Now that He Tao was dead, the Bai Family was next. The Bai Family was the mastermind behind the whole thing.
At the same time, Qin Guang knew very well that the Bai Family killed Xiao Chen at all costs for revenge. Unfortunately, they did not get their revenge in the end. They even sacrificed themselves.
Qin Guang looked at the old servant and said, "Should we do it directly or report it to the Ancestor?"
Now that he knew who the mastermind was, Qin Guang asked the old servant whether the Punishment Hall should destroy the Bai Family directly or report it to Yin-yangzi first and wait for Yin-yangzi to decide.
The old servant replied softly to Qin Guang's question, "Let's do it directly. Master said that no matter who it is, kill them all."
There was no need to report it to Yin-yangzi. Qin Guang nodded. Then, Qin Guang and the old servant led a group of experts from the Punishment Hall and left the Heavenly Yin Sun Sect. They went straight to White Moon City where the Bai Family was located.
They did not expect Yin-yangzi to act so quickly and ruthlessly. He did not give the Bai Family any chance.
While Qin Guang and the others were leaving, in the Bai Family's mansion, Bai Mushuang was still regretting the failure of the operation. He sat alone in the courtyard and drank wine.
Bai Mulin went to the cave abode where the Ancestor of the Bai Family, Bai Zhen, was in seclusion. He had successfully met the Ancestor.
Bai Zhen was dressed in simple coarse linen clothes. His hair was snow-white, but his complexion was rosy and white like a baby. Bai Zhen rarely showed himself since he retreated behind the scenes. At this time, after listening to Bai Mulin, who was standing respectfully in front of him, telling him the whole story, Bai Zhen cursed in a low voice with an ugly expression.
"Idiot …"
Bai Zhen's words were directed at Bai Mulin and Bai Mushuang. Bai Mulin did not dare to refute. He lowered his head and stood respectfully.
After cursing under his breath, Bai Zhen fell into deep thought. The old man and the young man remained silent. The atmosphere became somewhat stifling. After a long while, Bai Zhen sighed softly.
"Prepare for your funeral. At the very least, leave behind a trace of the Bai Family's bloodline. You two brothers are really stupid. You actually dared to provoke a Chosen on the Holy Rankings, and a Chosen on the Holy Rankings with a bright future. Don't you understand that in Yin-yangzi's eyes, even ten Bai Families cannot compare to one Xiao Chen?"
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