Clap, clap, clap … The annoying clapping rang out once more. Sikong Qing seemed to have recovered from his earlier shock, and he was still smiling as he looked at Lu Xuan and said, "Lord Special Envoy, you've put on another good show for me. Congratulations on successfully getting rid of the traitor. At the same time, I'd like to thank you for helping me, so that I don't have to personally get rid of this traitor."
Hearing this, Lu Xuan couldn't help but reveal a self-deprecating smile. He glanced at Yi Yong's corpse and wondered what Yi Yong would think after hearing this. He wanted to betray the Jiuhua Alliance to join the Sikong family, but would the Sikong family really accept him as he had imagined? Without his identity as the Hall Master of the Dark Shadow Hall, would the Sikong family really care about a mere Sixth Level Great Void Realm warrior?
If there was a first betrayal, there would be a second. Since he could betray the Jiuhua Alliance once for benefits, then he would only need more benefits to betray the Sikong family. How could they use someone like him?
Taking a deep breath, Lu Xuan looked up at Sikong Qing and said in a clear voice, "Lord Sikong, you're really good. You even managed to successfully bribe the Hall Master of the Dark Shadow Hall. I don't blame you for losing this battle. However, I still have a question that I hope Lord Sikong can answer."
Sikong Qing chuckled and said, "I also admire your methods. We've known each other for a long time. If you have any questions, why don't you tell me?"
"Since you've already bribed Yi Yong, then the Nangong family's whereabouts must have been under your control. I don't know why you haven't made a move yet. Yi Yong was even a great hero when we attacked Crimson Flame City. If not, I wouldn't have trusted him so much." This was what Lu Xuan could not figure out. The reason why he trusted Yi Yong was because of Yi Yong's performance in the Red Flame Palace. Yi Yong had contributed greatly in that battle.
Nangong Lie's expression couldn't help but change slightly when he heard this. Now that he thought about it, he couldn't help but feel a wave of lingering fear. If it was as Lu Xuan had said, and the Sikong Clan had used Yi Yong, the Nangong Clan would have probably ceased to exist since long ago.
Sikong Qing's gaze swept across Nangong Lie as he sneered, "A mere Nangong Clan is nothing to worry about. Since I can destroy them once, I can naturally destroy them a second time. Yi Yong is a good dog, how can you use him on such a small matter? "
The members of the Nangong Clan were instantly enraged. Sikong Qing actually looked down on them like this? Nangong Lie clenched his fists tightly. He swore that if he could escape this calamity, he would definitely let Sikong Qing taste the bitter consequences of his arrogance today!
Looking at the expressions of the members of the Nangong Clan, Sikong Qing smiled disdainfully and said leisurely, "As for the Crimson Flame Palace, it was because I wasn't 100% sure that I could keep you here. That would be a loss. Rather than beating the grass and alerting the enemy, it would be better to let you trust Yi Yong more. At least, it seems to be working well now, isn't it?"
"Oh?" Lu Xuan was puzzled. "So, it seems that Master Sikong only did this for me? I wonder why a mere lowly one like me is able to receive such high regard from Patriarch Sikong? "
"Hahahaha!" Sikong Qing suddenly burst into laughter. He looked at Lu Xuan with a smile and said, "You're too humble, Lord Envoy. As the only son of Ye Wuhen, the only heir of the Jiuhua Alliance, if such a noble identity isn't worthy of my attention, then who else is worthy of my attention?"
As soon as he said this, everyone's expression changed!
Nangong Lie looked at Lu Xuan in shock. He had always thought that Lu Xuan had only won Ye Wuhen's favor because of his outstanding talent. He never imagined that Lu Xuan was the young master of the Jiuhua Alliance! Ye Wuhen's only son!
Countless images flashed through Nangong Lie's mind. He remembered that when they were in the sealed land, Lu Xuan told him that he was one of the leaders of the Jiuhua Alliance. Nangong Lie had thought it was just a lie, but now it seemed that Lu Xuan was a leader, a core member of the Jiuhua Alliance. No wonder Lu Xuan had said that as long as he was in the Jiuhua Alliance, he would protect the Nangong Clan. Lu Xuan had the right to say that!
Although Nangong Lie had connected the dots, there was one thing he was wrong about. When Lu Xuan made up his identity as a leader of the Jiuhua Alliance, he wasn't the young master of the Jiuhua Alliance.
The members of the Anying Hall were shocked. They never imagined that Lu Xuan was the young master of the Jiuhua Alliance. No wonder the Alliance Leader had given Lu Xuan full authority. In the past, when special envoys came, they were only on equal footing with people like Yi Yong. However, what surprised them even more was that Lu Xuan, a man of such high status, would put himself in danger. It was hard to imagine.
Lu Xuan's face was calm, but his heart was in turmoil. His identity had been exposed!
All his doubts were solved. No wonder Sikong Qing didn't use Yi Yong as a pawn. He wanted to lure him into a deadly trap. When the Sikong Clan wanted to attack the Jiuhua Alliance, what could be more important than killing or capturing the only young master of the Jiuhua Alliance?
But, how did Sikong Qing know his identity? Lu Xuan knew that he had never exposed himself. The number of people who knew the inside story could be counted on one hand. Unless … there was a traitor in the Jiuhua Alliance headquarters!
One figure after another flashed through Lu Xuan's mind. Lin Xinyi, Xia Chenxi, Ye Haoran, Ye Xuanxuan … Ye Wuhen and Zhao Ying would never expose his identity. Lin Xinyi and Xia Chenxi were his women. They could be trusted. Ye Xuanxuan … although this woman was unruly, she was quite naive. It shouldn't be possible either. In the end, Lu Xuan set his sights on two people.
Ye Haoran, and … Ye Hao!
Although Ye Haoran was his second uncle, if Ye Haoran wanted to inherit the position of Alliance Leader, getting rid of Lu Xuan was the best choice. As for Ye Hao, his motive almost completely surpassed Ye Haoran's. He was the most likely informant. The grudge between him and Lu Xuan was too obvious. Moreover, Lu Xuan's appearance had completely lowered Ye Hao's position. Whether it was to avenge his brother Lin Zeyu, or to fight for favor, Ye Hao had enough reason to betray Lu Xuan.
Countless thoughts flashed through Lu Xuan's mind. Although he was able to quickly analyze the person who might have betrayed him, it was all for naught. If Lu Xuan had been hoping that Sikong Qing would not place too much importance on him, giving him a chance to escape, then that thought could now be completely dispelled.
It could be said that even if Sikong Qing let all the people here go, including Nangong Lie and Nangong Tianyou, he would never let him go.
Looking at the expressions of the people below, Sikong Qing felt very comfortable. He laughed and said, "Young Master Ye, for the sake of the big battle I've prepared for you, shouldn't we sit down and have a good talk? For me, a living Young Master Ye is more useful than a dead one. Moreover, I believe that Brother Wuhen is definitely willing to pay a price to redeem Young Master Ye, isn't that right? "
Hearing this, everyone could not help but think of something. They all looked at Lu Xuan. Sikong Qing was right. In order to maximize the benefits, he definitely did not want to kill Lu Xuan. That would only infuriate Ye Wuhen, and he would not get any benefits at all.
Seeing that Lu Xuan did not speak, Sikong Qing continued, "Speaking of which, in fact, we almost became a family. If my sister had married Brother Wuhen, Young Master Ye, you would still have to call me uncle!"
Lu Xuan smiled and said, "Yes, I was really close. If my adoptive father's child hadn't died for me, I wouldn't be standing in front of Sikong Family now."
Everyone looked at each other. They did not know much about what happened 20 years ago, but from what the two men said, it was obvious that there was a big grudge between the Sikong Family and the Jiuhua Alliance.
The smile on Sikong Qing's face gradually faded. "From what Young Master Ye said, it seems that you don't want to talk?"
Lu Xuan sneered inwardly. He did not doubt that Ye Wuhen was willing to pay the price for him, but he did not believe that Sikong Qing would let him go back alive. A person who could casually abandon his own son would do anything. Moreover, surrendering without a fight was not Lu Xuan's style!
As soon as Sikong Qing said this, the atmosphere on the field became tense. A sharp murderous intent spread from the Sikong Family warriors around them. Except for a slight breeze, no one dared to make a sound.
"Brother Lu, the Nangong Family will do our best to help you break through. We only hope that when you return to the Jiuhua Alliance, you will treat the descendants of the Nangong Family well," Nangong Lie said in a low voice. He knew Lu Xuan's character. He would never agree to Sikong Qing's request. Moreover, Lu Xuan's identity made him worth Nangong Lie's investment!
Lu Xuan did not comment on Nangong Lie's words. He just stared at Sikong Qing and slowly raised the Masked Sword. A clear voice came from his mouth, "Everyone, listen up!"
"Run!"
As soon as he said this, everyone was stunned. They had thought that Lu Xuan would ask them to protect Lu Xuan and risk their lives to break out of the encirclement. They did not expect that Lu Xuan only gave an order to run. They had no doubt that with an important person like Lu Xuan attracting the Sikong Family's firepower, their chances of escaping would be greatly improved.
But at this moment, Nangong Lie's shout came from behind, "Everyone in the Nangong Family, listen up! Protect Brother Ye with your life!"
"Everyone in the Anying Hall, listen up! Protect Young Master to break out of the encirclement! "This voice belonged to Song Jianbai. He was the person with the highest status in the Anying Hall after Yi Yong.
Hearing this, Sikong Qing did not get angry. Instead, he laughed and shouted, "What a loyal servant! However, none of you can escape! Activate the Protective Formation! "
The Protective Formation of the Sikong Family was similar to the Red Flame Golden Bell Formation of the Nangong Family in the Red Flame Palace. Once it was activated, no one could leave before the formation was broken. And the Protective Formation of the Sikong Family was definitely not weaker than the Red Flame Golden Bell Formation.
However, Lu Xuan did not care about Sikong Qing's order at all. He quickly rushed out of the Xumi Palace. The people of the Anying Hall and the Nangong Family did not choose to abandon Lu Xuan and leave. They all followed behind Lu Xuan and charged out.
Sikong Qing sneered as he looked at the escaping crowd. Cornered beasts were still fighting. With the Protective Formation, where could they escape to?
But at this moment, a panicked voice sounded in Sikong Qing's ears, "Reporting, reporting, reporting to Patriarch, there is a problem with the Protective Formation!"
"What did you say?!" Sikong Qing suddenly turned around and was furious!
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