The old Daoist frowned, extended his hand in a beckoning gesture, and the Flying Sword descended. He caught it between his fingers, sensed the Essence Blood on it, made some calculations with his fingers, sighed, and said, "Xiao Lai, oh Xiao Lai, you didn't heed my words, thus ending in death and dispersal of soul."
Xiao Han also noticed the anomaly here, gently pushed aside the young girl beside him, and asked, "Fourth Uncle, what's the matter?"
The old Daoist said flatly, "Your sworn brother, Xiao Lai, was killed."
"What?" Xiao Han's face showed a mix of surprise and anger, "Who dares to kill a member of my Xiao Clan?"
The old Daoist remained expressionless, "This matter is definitely linked to Lu Mei Niang."
The girl was startled at his words, rushed forward to grab Xiao Han's arm, and anxiously said, "Master Xiao, my mother is locked in the quiet room, how could she do such a thing? Could the elder be mistaken?"
