"After that, when we besieged him, we didn't succeed. Instead, he broke through. Xia Wen asked us to kill him, but we didn't succeed. Xia Wen was captured alive. At first, he used some kind of technique. He didn't hurt Xia Wen, but Xia Wen screamed like he was in a lot of pain." The man didn't dare to hide anything. When he said the first sentence, he planned to say everything.
"Continue!" The Great Elder said expressionlessly.
"After that, Master Tianjie came. He was very aggressive and wanted to kill this man. He asked us to do it, but we didn't dare to do it. Then this man threatened him and said that if he knelt down, he would let his son go. However, for the sake of the dignity of his family, he didn't kneel down. He said it several times, but he still didn't kneel down. After that, this man really killed Xiawen," said the man.
The Great Elder nodded and looked at Xiatian Jie. "What he said is different from what you said. Who do you think I should believe?"
"Great Elder, I'm a member of the family. Of course you have to believe me. Only I'm telling the truth," Xiatian Jie said hurriedly.
"Alright, I'll capture everyone here one by one and ask them one by one. I'd like to see who else is telling the same story," the Great Elder said.
Hearing this, Xia Tianjie's face was filled with despair.
"Great Elder …"
"Kneel down!" the Great Elder shouted.
Xiatian Jie hurriedly knelt down.
"Don't you know what you did wrong?" the Great Elder Asked Xiatian Jie.
"Great Elder, we're all members of the family. He's from a branch. No matter what, he killed my son." Xiatian Jie was being considerate.
"Great Elder, Tian Jie's branch has done a lot for the Xia Family and has made a lot of contributions. Based on this, we should take care of them," Twelfth Elder hurriedly said.
"Hmph!" The First Elder ignored the Twelfth Elder and looked at Xiatian Jie. "Every country has its own laws and every family has its own rules. Tomorrow is the once-in-ten-thousand-years event. No matter if they are from the main family or the branch, they will all be punished if they cause trouble."
"First Elder, what about him?" Xiatian Jie Asked Xiatian Jie.
"This is his courtyard. So many people came to attack him. He was just trying to protect himself. Even if he killed everyone here, there's nothing wrong with that." The Great Elder said.
"Great Elder …"
"Since you're from the same family, and your family members have contributed greatly to the Xia family's Hummer, I'll let this matter go. I won't hold you responsible. However, before the event begins, you're not allowed to leave your courtyard. No one is allowed to enter, and no one is allowed to communicate with you. I'll send people to guard your courtyard. If you dare to come out, they'll kill you immediately." The Great Elder did this to prevent him from taking revenge on the person he asked just now. He was also worried that he would take revenge on Xiatian Jie. Hence, he used this method.
Xiatian Jie's face turned completely green.
"Any objections?" The Great Elder glanced at the Twelfth Elder and the rest.
"No!" the Twelfth Elder and the rest said hurriedly.
"You were ordered by someone this time and you didn't make any big mistakes. Tomorrow is the event, so I won't punish you. But remember, even if you're from the same family, you can't order you around. You're from the Xia family. Even if you're from the branch, you're still part of the Xia family. The Xia family members should be unruly by nature, and not be used as thugs." The Great Elder said expressionlessly.
Hearing his words, everyone was very impressed.
They admired the Great Elder from the bottom of their hearts.
"Yes!"
"And you. You're right this time, but you shouldn't have killed someone. From now on, no one is allowed to enter or leave your courtyard. You're not allowed to leave until the event begins. I'll send someone to guard your door." The Great Elder said sternly as if he was reprimanding Xiatian.
However, anyone with a discerning eye could see that he was changing directions to protect Summer.
On one hand, he grounded Xiatian Jie because he was worried that Xiatian Jie would take revenge on others. On the other hand, he was protecting Xiatian to prevent others from taking revenge on Xiatian. It was a foolproof plan.
"Yes!" Xiatian cupped his hands. He naturally understood the Great Elder's intentions.
"Great Elder, I want to take my son's body away." Xiatian Jie said.
"No!" Xiatian refused directly.
"What do you want? You killed my son and you won't even let me take his body away. Don't go too far. " Xiatian Jie's eyes were filled with anger. He really wanted to kill Xiatian. His hatred for Xiatian was boundless.
"Ask the people here, are you a father? You didn't even kneel when my finger was inches away from your son's heart. However, you knelt when I was dozens of meters away from him. You're even willing to exchange your life for his. Tell me, are you worthy of being his father? "Xiatian Jie looked at Xiatian Jie expressionlessly.
"I …"
"You're not worthy. Even if your son isn't dead, he won't acknowledge you as his father. If you take him away, he won't be able to rest in peace." Xiatian Jie said.
"First Elder, you must seek justice for me. That's my son, and he wouldn't even let me take his body away. Tell me, isn't he going too far?" Xia Tian Jie's face was filled with rage.
"Xiatian …"
"No, if I say no, then no. No matter who says it, it won't work." Xia shouted.
Everyone was stunned by Xiatian Jie's words.
He actually dared to shout at the Great Elder. This was simply courting death. One had to know that the Great Elder had helped him just now, but now he even dared to interrupt the Great Elder's words.
"Impudent! How dare you yell at the Great Elder!" Xia Tianjie grabbed hold of this excuse and shouted.
"Xiatian Jie, stop it. We've already understood the situation. We'll burn Xia Wen's body. As for your disrespect to the Great Elder, we'll give you a hundred lashes as punishment. Do you agree?" Second Brother shouted.
"I'm convinced." A smile appeared on Summer's face.
"That's good." Second Brother nodded. Then, he looked at the people around him and said, "Let's disperse."
Although the Second Elder said that he would punish Xiatian, he didn't let the people here watch. Xiatian Jie wanted to watch from here, but he was scolded by the Second Elder, so he left.
"Alright, we're leaving. Don't wander around today." The Great Elder reminded him before leaving.
"Many thanks." Xiatian cupped his hands.
"Smelly brat." The First Elder cast a glance at Xiatian before turning to leave.
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