Super Gene Hunting Ground

Chapter 1073 1067: That's Right, I Killed Them!

The atmosphere in the office suddenly felt somewhat eerie.

Everyone glanced at each other and finally turned their gaze to Dean Xinghai.

Yang Xiao is someone Dean Xinghai has recently placed significant emphasis on, however, the results of the current investigation strongly suggest that Yang Xiao might have colluded with Fan Chen, Xiao He, and others, murdering Fan Ni, Han Yang, and Guo Gang who ranked tenth, sixth, and fifth on the Academy's combat power list, seizing their brain crystal cores from hunting demon beasts to use as their own achievements, ultimately winning first place in the hunting competition.

This was everyone's most straightforward first impression.

Vice Dean Deng Nan cleared his throat lightly and said:

"Currently, there is no evidence proving that Yang Xiao and the others murdered Guo Gang and the others; merely relying on a coincidence in the hunting route is insufficient to make judgments. This is a serious matter, and without solid evidence, easy conclusions cannot be drawn.

Moreover, to my knowledge, Yang Xiao already possesses two two-star divine weapons, along with our Academy's Flying Leopard Thunder Hammer. Why would he commit such a foolish act for a Dragon Slayer Sword?

Furthermore, among Yang Xiao's team are Xiao He, Fan Chen, and others. Even if Yang Xiao momentarily indulged in foolishness, could these people have all been blinded by a single Dragon Slayer Sword?

Additionally, in the end, this sword went to Yang Xiao, and neither Xiao He nor Fan Chen opposed this. Considering Fan Chen's combat power and character, he is not someone willing to make wedding clothes for others.

In short, this matter is highly dubious. Without convincing evidence, conclusions should not be hastily drawn."

"I actually have a simple and direct method."

An old man spoke.

This old man's name was Bo Wang, the Academy's chief instructor of cultivation techniques.

Dean Xinghai glanced at Bo Wang and asked:

"What method does Old Bo have?"

"Simply summon the members of Yang Xiao's team for questioning, wouldn't that reveal the truth? Their team has six or seven people; question them separately. If they're lying, they'll inevitably show signs of inconsistency."

Everyone paused, all eyes on Dean Xinghai.

The method indeed was simple, direct, and straightforward. However, once questioning began, it would signify the publicization of suspicion toward Yang Xiao and the others.

Xinghai contemplated for a moment; the matter was indeed grave. After all, the Academy's three experts were killed, and the investigation had to be pursued to the end. Regardless of how much Xinghai favored Yang Xiao, covering up was impossible.

Xinghai nodded and said:

"Let's do this: summon Yang Xiao now, and we'll question him face to face. Brother Deng, please go fetch Yang Xiao now."

Deng Nan saw Xinghai's resolute attitude, didn't say more, and turned to leave.

Half an hour later, Deng Nan brought Yang Xiao to the Dean's office.

Upon entering and seeing Dean Xinghai and several strangers, Yang Xiao sensed something off about the atmosphere.

He approached Dean Xinghai and bowed:

"Dean, did you summon me?"

Xinghai smiled slightly, pointed to a nearby chair, and said:

"Yang Xiao, have a seat, there's something I'd like to ask you."

"Well, no need to sit; please ask whatever you need."

Yang Xiao scanned the people in the office, feeling as though he were at a banquet of treachery.

Xinghai looked at Yang Xiao and said calmly:

"Yang Xiao, during this hunting event, a bizarre occurrence came up; I'd like to verify it with you."

"Hmm?"

"Experts ranked high in our Academy's combat power list, Guo Gang, Han Yang, Fan Ni, have successively been killed. Upon investigation, the locations of their deaths closely coincide with your team's route in the Flying Leopard Mountain Range.

So, I'd like to know, did you ever encounter these individuals? Was there any conflict with them?"

Upon hearing Xinghai's words, Yang Xiao instantly understood. He knew this matter couldn't be concealed anymore, so he nodded and said:

"That's right, I killed them myself!"

"Buzz!"

Upon hearing Yang Xiao's words, everyone in the room was shocked, staring at Yang Xiao in disbelief.

Xinghai widened his eyes, looking at Yang Xiao,

"You?"

Deng Nan and others didn't expect Yang Xiao to outright admit to killing Guo Gang and the others; for a moment, they were at a loss about what to do and all stared at Yang Xiao in surprise.

Yang Xiao glanced at everyone and said to Dean Xinghai:

"Dean, I can only report this incident to you privately, and let you judge right from wrong. If I'm wrong, I'm willing to bear all consequences."

Xinghai looked at Deng Nan and others and said:

"Everyone here is part of the Academy's leadership; you can go ahead and speak freely in front of everyone."

After all, the matter of Yang Xiao killing Guo Gang and the others was too significant, and Xinghai didn't want to be seen as shielding Yang Xiao.

Yang Xiao smiled and said:

"If that's the case, then I'll speak. Fan Ni, Han Yang, and Guo Gang received orders from someone, using the hunting event as an opportunity to assassinate Xiao He. But they didn't anticipate that instead of killing Xiao He, they were the ones who ended up being killed by us."

Yang Xiao paused momentarily and smiled while looking at Xinghai.

Xinghai was taken aback upon hearing this.

This matter involving Xiao He significantly escalated in seriousness, no wonder Yang Xiao proposed earlier to report to Dean Xinghai privately, it seemed Yang Xiao knew Xiao He's real identity.

Among the five in the office, only Xinghai and Deng Nan knew Xiao He's real identity; the others were unaware.

Bo Wang and the others were baffled when they heard, looking at Xinghai in puzzlement,

"Who is Xiao He? Why did Guo Gang and the others attempt to assassinate Xiao He?"

Yang Xiao laughed and said to Xinghai:

"Dean, should I go ahead and explain the details before everyone?"

"Hold on!"

Xinghai quickly stopped Yang Xiao,

Xiao He's identity must not be revealed; otherwise, once Xiao He's identity as the eldest prince is made public, it will face unpredictable danger.

Vice Dean Deng Nan, realizing the severity of the matter, promptly said to the other three:

"Everyone, this matter is very significant. I suggest letting Yang Xiao report to the Dean privately for now, and let's avoid involving ourselves temporarily."

After saying this, Deng Nan prepared to leave.

Originally curious about Xiao He's identity, Bo Wang and the others could only stand up,

"Alright, then we'll temporarily leave with Vice Dean Deng. We hope Dean can thoroughly investigate this matter."

Xinghai nodded,

"Rest assured, I will handle this matter fairly and impartially from the Academy's perspective, without any bias."

"Haha, we all trust Dean completely."

With that, everyone left Xinghai's office, the guard at the door closed the door casually.

Xinghai looked at Yang Xiao, waved his hand, and a circular defense barrier enveloped the two of them.

"Yang Xiao, tell me, what's the actual situation?"

Yang Xiao immediately recounted the sequence of events briefly, leaving Xinghai deeply astonished.

"Who would have thought the second prince pursued to my Flying Leopard Academy, truly daring. Fortunately, Xiao He was unharmed; otherwise, I wouldn't know how to explain to the Flying Leopard Emperor."

Xinghai concluded by patting Yang Xiao's shoulder with a smile:

"Yang Xiao, you achieved great merit this time."

"Haha, as long as you don't pursue my responsibility for killing Han Yang and the others, I'm satisfied."

"Sigh, I didn't foresee Han Yang and the others attempting to assassinate fellow students for a hundred billion crystal coins, truly shocking. Now that they were killed by you, it's retribution, they can't blame anyone else. You not only bear no fault but have achieved great merit."