Lěng Yè's plan began to shift. Since Kǒng Yáotiǎo wanted to probe his true identity, Lěng Yè decided to do the exact opposite, letting Qín Zhāo's identity shine brilliantly in plain sight of everyone. Cutting down Chén Nóng was merely a primer in Lěng Yè's strategy; he intended to stir up even greater waves amidst this turmoil.
"I killed Chén Nóng—this was witnessed by everyone present and is beyond dispute." Standing before the mountain gate, Lěng Yè faced the guards' interrogation without a trace of fear. He knew full well that as long as Shǐyǐng's shadow was present, the situation would not spin out of control.
"You outer sect handyman, how dare you commit regicide against your superiors? This is a capital crime!" The guard rebuked sternly, trying to apprehend Lěng Yè.
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