Zhang Yuntao had no idea who had just attempted to assassinate Su Yi, so he wasn’t overly surprised to see Su Yi return alive.

Although he was still brooding over the way Su Yi defeated him in just two attacks, he couldn’t help but admit that Su Yi was an extremely terrifying young man.

Someone far more tyrannical than even a monster of the ancient era like the Nirvanic Winds Holy Son.

How could it possibly be so easy to assassinate someone like that?

Wen Xinzhao’s eyes lit up. Su Yi’s safe return made her sigh in relief.

Yuan Heng and Bai Wenqing instantly perked up. Su Yi’s return made them feel as if they’d relocated their pillar of support.

“Young Friend Su, please, forgive us!” As soon as Su Yi re-entered the hall, Zuo Xinghe shot to his feet and welcomed him with a bow, looking tense and ashamed. 

When they saw this, Su Yi’s allies’ expressions frosted over.

It was just as they thought: the Zuo Family really were involved in this assassination attempt!

“Forgive you? Tell me, what have you done wrong?” Su Yi asked coldly.

Zuo Xinghe’s expression turned rigid as he said, “Fellow Daoist, earlier, I imagine you could tell that we really didn’t want to become your enemy....