Chapter 1012 1001: A Life for a Life!
Chapter 1012 1001: A Life for a Life!
Dong!
Feng Qingshui seemed to hear his heart pounding violently.
He suddenly tightened his body, beads of sweat appearing on his forehead. Then he slowly lowered his head, his limbs stiff, bewildered.
He should have thought of this, should have thought of it long ago!
Even if he didn't mention Feng Yexuan's death, Mo Yunsheng wouldn't pass up the chance to throw mud at Lin Fan.
But what Mo Yunsheng didn't know was that the mud he threw wouldn't stick to Lin Fan but instead would dirty himself.
On the way to the main hall, he was constantly contemplating this issue, leaving him anxious and uneasy.
If Clan Leader Mo Chen understood the cause and effect of what happened, Feng Yexuan's actions would definitely be improper first, and Lin Fan's counterattack would naturally be justified.
Once caught in such a situation, his opportunity for revenge would become even more elusive.
Perhaps Clan Leader Mo Chen would even give Lin Fan a title because of his achievements in guarding, and as a follower of the clan leader, he certainly couldn't act against the clan leader's wishes.
Since entering the main hall, Feng Qingshui had remained silent, wanting to evade the topic of Feng Yexuan's death.
If Clan Leader Mo Chen didn't pursue this matter, then he'd still have a glimmer of opportunity.
Unexpectedly, this matter was ruined by Mo Yunsheng!
He glared viciously at the ground, growing angrier the more he thought about it.
Normally, Mo Yunsheng wasn't so reckless and clueless; why couldn't he see this today?
"Feng Yexuan is dead?"
Mo Chen spoke in a low voice.
These words were both a response to Mo Yunsheng and a query to Feng Qingshui.
"Clan Leader..."
A moment of silence.
Feng Qingshui closed his eyes, his breath chaotic.
"Yes."
"Killed by Lin Fan?"
"Yes."
Mo Ningxiang became anxious; if Father believed Feng Qingshui's words, Lin Fan might be in danger.
"Dad..."
However, as soon as she started speaking, Mo Yunsheng interrupted her.
"Uncle, you heard old Feng. Indeed, my follower Feng Yexuan was killed by Lin Fan. I merely sent him to find Lin Fan, only for him to be cruelly killed. Please uphold justice for me, punish Lin Fan severely to calm the public outrage. A life must be exchanged for a life!"
Mo Chen furrowed his brows, observing everyone.
Mo Yunsheng was the most emotional, and it was he who felt the most wronged over Feng Yexuan's death.
In contrast, as Feng Yexuan's father, Feng Qingshui seemed much calmer and composed. His complexion didn't seem good, always afraid to raise his head, not looking sorrowful but rather like having difficulties unspeakable.
The most surprising person was Lin Fan.
He showed no fear, a demeanor calm and composed. It was as if Mo Yunsheng's accusations were unrelated to him, even though Mo Yunsheng's words were intense, he still looked around, not caring about Mo Yunsheng's words.
This boy was quite interesting, so confident.
Mo Chen wasn't one to be swayed by mere words, so Mo Yunsheng's relentless accusations were seen as one-sided, not representative of the whole picture.
"Lin Fan, do you have anything you'd like to say?"
Lin Fan was inspecting the layout of the main hall; there were doors on both sides of the main position that could be chosen as escape routes, and besides these, there was only one main door, likely to be heavily guarded.
He had already mapped out the general layout of the main hall in his mind, meticulously considering the possibilities and success rates of each route.
Mo Chen's sudden question interrupted his thoughts.
Lin Fan appeared rather impatient, dismissively saying: "Yes, I killed Feng Yexuan."
He spoke firmly, without any hint of evasion.
A glint flashed in Mo Chen's eyes.
This young man, he liked him very much!
To be able to stand here, unafraid, composed and calm, was indeed rare.
Although he judged people by their realm and cultivation levels, at first he did hold Lin Fan, this Third Rank Saint Emperor, in contempt.
But Lin Fan's demeanor deeply impressed him, he couldn't help but show a hint of appreciation in his eyes.
"Uncle! Listen to the tone of this ant! He killed my follower on Xuan Clan's grounds, yet he's acting like it's nothing!" Mo Yunsheng was nearly exploding, his eyes fierce. "In front of tens of thousands of guests, he humiliated me, then brutally killed my follower, even forced his way into my cousin sister's chamber! Uncle, for multiple offenses, he should be executed immediately! Notify the entire realm!"
"Hmm, makes sense." Mo Chen nodded.
Mo Yunsheng rejoiced!
It seemed today Lin Fan was undoubtedly doomed!
He could wash away the previous humiliation, and remove the shameful label on his head.
He wasn't eager for revenge against Lin Fan because of Feng Yexuan or Su Qiong.
In his eyes, Feng Yexuan was simply a dog sent to perform tasks and could be replaced at any time. As for Su Qiong, she was merely a tool for his advancement to Lower Heavenly Venerate.
He wanted Lin Fan dead just for his own dignity.
To let the entire realm know, opposing him would end terribly!
He would sooner or later become the Xuan Clan's clan leader, an uncontested young successor. This was already common knowledge, a matter firmly decided.
So he absolutely couldn't let this stain remain!
Lin Fan must be smashed to pieces, his Divine Soul extinguished!
"Dad! You can't kill Lin Fan!" Mo Ningxiang's eyes were red, tears swirling in her eyes, her voice carrying a sob.
The usually silent Diwu Yun'er suddenly stepped forward, patting Mo Ningxiang's shoulder.
"Clan Leader, Lin Fan is my friend. Rescuing Lin Fan was my decision, unrelated to the Princess. Indeed, Feng Yexuan was killed by Lin Fan, but the incident started because of me. If the Clan Leader must punish, please punish me."
"Father! You taught your daughter to be kind from a young age. Today... I can't sit idly by and not save him."
Both pleaded for Lin Fan, one the daughter of the Xuan Clan's clan leader, the other the daughter of the Fifth Sword Emperor.
Even Mo Chen was somewhat astonished. What kind of charm did this Lin Fan possess? Clearly just a Third Rank Saint Emperor, a being like an ant, yet he had two extraordinary women pleading for him.
"Lin Fan, do you have anything else you'd like to say?" Mo Chen asked coldly.
Lin Fan finally finished designing his plan to snatch the bride, and then faced it.
"Listening to the Clan Leader's words, it seems you've already sentenced me?" Lin Fan replied with a smile.
At this moment, he could still smile?!
Madman!
"Do you think you did nothing wrong?"
"Wrong? Hmm... maybe a little." Lin Fan pondered, rubbing his chin. "I struck a bit hard, but considering Feng Yexuan was at least Unity Realm Stage Sixth Layer, it's shocking how fragile he was, dying in one punch. After all, he forcefully broke into the Princess's chamber first, only then did I act; at most it's a charge of negligence."
Feng Qingshui's face turned ashen, feeling his chance for open revenge growing more remote.
Mo Yunsheng was about to loudly refute, but Lin Fan didn't give him the chance to speak.
"Moreover, I can still do one thing to exchange for my survival."
Lin Fan fixed his gaze on Mo Chen, his voice steady and calm.
Mo Chen's lips curled into a slight smile, asking: "What do you propose to trade for your life? I must hear if it's worthy."
Lin Fan remained calm, confident, his eyes resolute.
"I wonder if offering the life of the Clan Leader's wife to exchange for mine counts as worthy?"
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