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The next morning, the storm had cleared and the sea was calm once again. The disciples of Taiqing Island, however, were anything but calm. After just a single night, the whole island had learned of the assassination attempt on Nalan Feng.
Thanks to Nalan Feng's trustworthy subordinates, many had been convinced that the assassination attempt was Xiao Nanfeng's doing.
Nalan Feng, surrounded by a group of elders, marched up to the main hall of the Ascended faction and requested an audience with its leader, Zhao Tianheng.
"The assassination attempt on Nalan Feng reflects poorly on the sect. Please investigate the matter thoroughly, Division Leader Zhao."
"Xiao Nanfeng is the most likely culprit. You won't shield him just because he's the seniormost Ascended disciple, will you?"
Some elders, wary of Xiao Hongye's identity, didn't want to make life difficult for Xiao Nanfeng, but not all elders feared Xiao Hongye. Those who were enemies with Xiao Hongye naturally supported Nalan Feng, and they were more than willing to step forward to demand an investigation into Xiao Nanfeng.
Zhao Tianheng considered the request. "Nalan Feng, are you certain that Xiao Nanfeng was responsible for dispatching that sea turtle as an assassin?"
"After my island was raided and my protective formation vanished, the Isle of Nalan suddenly gained a protective formation of its own. Isn't it clear who the culprit is?" Nalan Feng said.
"Do you have...
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