Cao Kuohai's expression changed dramatically.
The moment Lan Yuanqing, Gu Yang, and Sima Xuefeng attacked all the Sovereigns of the Cao Clan at the same time, he knew that the assassination attempt on Yang Fan had most likely been exposed!
Otherwise, with the status and reputation of the Cao Clan in the capital and the entire Federation Government, even Lan Yuanqing, the Lord of a Region, would not dare to act so recklessly.
"What are you doing? Why are you imprisoning us? "
"What crime have we committed? Why are you treating us like this? We are responding to the call of the City Governor's Office to go out of the city to protect the capital. How can you do this?"
"Patriarch, please say something! They're obviously targeting our Cao Clan! "
"…"
Several clansmen around him were extremely unconvinced and indignant, and some of them turned to look at Cao Kuohai, hoping that he could make a decision.
Lan Yuanqing's sudden action had really frightened the Cao Clan clansmen.
In fact, not only the Cao Clan clansmen, but also the Li Clan, the Luo Clan, the Ji Clan, and so on, almost half of the Sovereigns present were from such aristocratic families.
These people were now all dumbfounded as they watched the City Lord personally lead his men to imprison all the Cao Clan's Venerable Emperors at lightning speed. They all felt a sense of uneasiness as they grieved for the death of their kind.
"Silence!"
Lan Yuanqing shouted softly, directly interrupting the clamoring of the Cao Clan clansmen. He then raised his head and looked at Cao Kuohai, who was standing in the middle of the crowd.
"Cao Family Head, I'm sure you're well aware of why this City Lord made such a decision. Why, are you not going to say a few words? "
Cao Kuohai looked confused. "City Governor Lan, I don't understand what you are saying. The Cao Clan has always been law-abiding, and today we actively responded to the call of the City Governor's Office to go out of the city to fight the enemy regardless of life and death. I really don't understand why City Governor Lan would treat a meritorious official like this."
"Is it just because the Cao Clan's Old Ancestor did not come out with the six seniors that we should be hated?"
"This is not fair!" Cao Kuohai had a wronged look on his face. "My family's ancestor had already suffered from Qigong Deviation a few years ago due to the conflict in his martial arts. He was seriously injured and went into closed-door training. Even Mr. I had no way of contacting my ancestor. As for the current situation in the capital, my family's ancestor definitely has no idea …"
Cao Kuohai defended his Grand Ancestor loudly, trying to confuse the public and divert the question to why Cao Jiaxun did not participate in the battle.
Lan Yuanqing shook his head slightly and interrupted him, "Don't quibble anymore. The reason why your ancestor didn't come out has nothing to do with this matter."
"I only have one question for you. Doctor Yang Fan in the city has just been attacked and assassinated by members of your Cao Clan. Do you know about this?"
"What? Dr. Yang was assassinated? "
"It can't be. Why would the Cao Family do this? What good would it do them to kill Doctor Yang Fan?"
"This doesn't make sense, does it …"
As soon as Lan Yuanqing's voice fell, not only did the expressions of the many Sovereigns of the Cao Clan change dramatically, but even the Emperor-level and above members of the other clans who were watching the scene were in disbelief.
They could not think of a reason why the Cao Clan would attack Yang Fan. They had never heard of any direct or indirect conflict between Yang Fan and the Cao Clan.
Moreover, with Yang Fan's current reputation and status in the Federation, even if there was a grudge between them, the Cao Clan would not assassinate him at this time as long as they were not stupid. Were they not afraid of angering the public?
"City Lord Lan, how is Doctor Yang now? Is he injured?"
"City Lord Lan, is Doctor Yang Fan alright?"
"…"
After the shock, these Sovereigns began to ask about Yang Fan's safety.
After all, Yang Fan was the only Emperor-level doctor in the Federation. His personal safety was closely related to these Emperor-level masters present.
If Yang Fan was seriously injured or killed by someone, and if they were injured or poisoned in the future, there would be no one who could heal them.
There was also the Soul Refining Pill.
During this period of time, they had exchanged a lot of Soul Refining Golden Pills and Soul Refining Pills that they and the younger generation of their clans urgently needed from Yang Fan. If Yang Fan died, where would they get the Soul Refining Pill resources in the future?
For a moment, everyone began to glare at the Cao Clan, especially the Sovereigns who had been completely healed by Yang Fan. Their eyes were boiling with killing intent.
Yang Fan was not only their savior, but also a handsome, cute, and kind junior in their eyes. In their hearts, Yang Fan was even more important than their own sons and grandsons.
Now that they heard that Yang Fan had been assassinated, how could these Sovereigns, who had an extremely friendly relationship with Yang Fan, tolerate it?
"Everyone, don't worry!" Lan Yuanqing comforted them in a loud voice, "Doctor Yang is now safe and sound. The Cao Clan members who were sent to assassinate Doctor Yang have also been killed by Yang Fan!
"Now, we have to suspect that the Cao Clan is colluding with the Extraterrestrial Demon Beasts to plot against Doctor Yang Fan!"
Cao Kuohai's face instantly turned ashen.
Yang Fan was not dead?
Why? They had clearly planned so thoroughly that all the Emperor-level and high-level Sovereigns of Jinghua University had been transferred out of the city. Why was Yang Fan still able to escape the assassination of two peak Sovereigns?
It didn't make sense!
In order to kill Yang Fan in one fell swoop, they had even asked Cao Dexiu and Li Boyu to bring at least three half-step emperor-level spirit treasures. In addition, the two of them were peak Sovereigns, and their cultivation was much higher than Yang Fan's.
Logically speaking, Yang Fan had no reason to not die!
"Cao Kuohai, what else do you have to say now?"
Lan Yuanqing looked at Cao Kuohai coldly and asked softly, "You know the rules of the capital. If one person colludes with the Demon Beasts, the whole clan will be implicated! If you are willing to admit your guilt now, I may consider leaving a trace of the Cao Clan's bloodline. Otherwise … humph! "
Lan Yuanqing didn't say the following words, but Cao Kuohai and the other clansmen all couldn't help but shudder.
Colluding with the Demon Beasts was a serious crime that could lead to the death of the entire clan. No matter what identity or status one had, as long as the evidence was conclusive, no one could be an exception.
This was the cruelest punishment that the Federation, as well as the capital, imposed on those who betrayed the human race.
It was also the only ancient torture that was the most unreasonable, unreasonable, and inhumane among all the laws of the Human Federation!
"I don't know! I really don't know anything! "
Cao Kuohai was still making his final struggle. "There must be some misunderstanding. Maybe someone is deliberately framing the Cao Clan!"
"Governor Lan, you know that the Cao Clan has offended many aristocratic clans over the years. It's possible that someone wants to use this as an excuse to destroy the Cao Clan!"
"I implore City Lord Lan to investigate this matter thoroughly, and return justice and innocence to my Cao Clan!"
He couldn't admit to something like this even if he was beaten to death.
Moreover, Lan Yuanqing had just said that the assassins responsible for killing Yang Fan were all dead. Dead men tell no tales, right?
Cao Kuohai wasn't an idiot. Why would he admit to it?
Lan Yuanqing shook his head slightly and said softly, "I knew you would say that. Since that's the case, how about we let President Mei interrogate you openly in front of all the Venerable Sovereigns in the city?"
"Didn't you say you didn't know anything? Didn't you say it was very likely that the Cao Clan's enemies were deliberately framing you? Then I'll give you a chance to prove your innocence! "
Lan Yuanqing looked at Cao Kuohai seriously and said, "President Mei is a peak Spirit Monarch. She doesn't belong to any aristocratic clan. Everyone knows her character. I don't think anyone would have any objections if she were to interrogate you personally, right?"
Lan Yuanqing's last sentence wasn't directed at Cao Kuohai, but at all the Spirit Monarchs present outside of the Cao Clan.
Because at this time, Cao Kuohai's personal opinion didn't mean anything. As long as he could get everyone's approval, Lan Yuanqing didn't mind a forceful interrogation.
As expected.
As soon as Lan Yuanqing's voice fell, almost all the Venerable Sovereigns present nodded in agreement.
Mei Cailan was the president of the Capital's Necromancer Guild's branch. She was known for being fair, upright, and well-respected. No one doubted her character, and no one doubted that she would deliberately frame Cao Kuohai and the others.
"Then I'll have to trouble President Mei!"
Lan Yuanqing politely extended his hand to invite Mei Cailan out. When he saw Mei Cailan slowly walking in front of him, Cao Kuohai finally couldn't take it anymore. His face was deathly pale.
Mei Cailan was a peak Spirit Monarch. Her spiritual cultivation was even stronger than many half-step Monarch Realm cultivators. If she interfered with his spiritual power, Cao Kuohai was afraid he wouldn't be able to withstand it.
Buzz! Buzz!
At this time, Lan Yuanqing, Gu Yang, and Ye Hanshuang's wristwatches vibrated at the same time.
Just like before, the three of them looked down and saw that Yang Fan had sent them two short videos.
One was the video of Yang Fan being attacked by Cao Dexiu and Li Boyu in the Ten Thousand Years Pavilion.
The other video was the video of Yang Fan and Mu Mototada talking and confronting Cao Jiaxun in the Cao Clan's residence.
The first video was fine. After all, Cao Dexiu and Li Boyu were only peak King Realm cultivators. They weren't well-known. Whether it was Lan Yuanqing, Gu Yang, or Ye Hanshuang, they didn't recognize them.
However, they were very familiar with Cao Jiaxun in the second video.
Not only did Cao Jiaxun admit that he colluded with the demon race to assassinate Yang Fan, but he also revealed that he was possessed by a demon spirit.
For a moment, Lan Yuanqing, Gu Yang, and Ye Hanshuang felt a chill run down their spines. All the hair on their bodies stood on end.
Cao Jiaxun was actually a half-demon spirit possessed by a demon spirit?!
This news was too frightening, too unbelievable, and too shocking!
No one doubted the authenticity of the two videos.
Firstly, it was because of the extremely friendly favorability between them and Yang Fan. This made them more willing to believe in Yang Fan's character.
Secondly, the final battle between Cao Jiaxun and Mu Mototada in the video gave them a strong sense of oppression and fear even through the video screen. This wasn't something that an ordinary video could do.
Even the best special effects team in the world couldn't imitate the aura of a half-step Emperor Realm cultivator so vividly.
"Enough!" Lan Yuanqing suddenly called out to Mei Cailan and said, "President Mei, there's no need to continue the trial. The Cao Clan colluding with the demon race has been confirmed. There's no need to waste any more time here."
As he said that, Lan Yuanqing coldly glanced at Cao Kuohai and said expressionlessly, "These Emperors of the Cao Clan are suspected of colluding with the enemy. There's no need for them to exist. Kill them all!"
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