The sect leader’s closing remark caused a subtle shift in Deng Ao’s expression.0

That final sentence was unmistakably a warning.0

Evidently, the sect leader was fully aware of what Nangong Xian, Jiang Tianyi, and even Crown Prince Jin had done in secret. Still, he overlooked them out of respect for the Demon Suppression Elder’s standing.0

Now that the matter had been exposed openly, Deng Ao could no longer allow his lineage to act without restraint. Otherwise, consequences would follow.0

Furthermore, while the sect leader meted out equal punishments for both parties, Deng Ao felt that Chen Fan got off lightly. 0

Was this truly all the punishment warranted for injuring a fellow disciple?0

Deng Ao didn’t...1