"This…"
Wang Qinglin frowned deeply, his brows knit in thought. Until now, he had assumed Wen Ruli's claims were nothing more than falsehoods—mere excuses crafted to deflect blame. Yet, the truth was undeniable: the one who had slain Wang Liyuan truly came from within their own ranks.
"To think that my Wang Clan raised him for so many years… only to nurture a wolf in our midst, one who dares to bite the hand that feeds him!"
His expression darkened further as he immediately instructed Wang Zhongtian to summon Huang, the rogue cultivator in question, for questioning.
"Ancestor, I fear there's no need to summon Huang anymore," Wang Zhongtian interjected.
"Oh? And why not?"
"Truthfully, Huang has vanished without a trace. None of our men have seen him. It's likely he has fled in fear of retribution."
