"Reporting to the Pavilion Master, the jade talisman containing the demonic vine was placed in the city a month ago. The demonic vine itself has probably already fled thousands of miles away. Our current large-scale search for the demonic vine will most likely be in vain."

Shen Yunhao paused for a moment, then continued, "Therefore, I believe that instead of aimlessly searching for the demonic vine that may no longer be in the city, we should prioritize finding out who meticulously plotted to frame a mortal and try to shift the blame to... the Guanghan Palace!"

As he spoke, his gaze lightly swept over Daoist Qianhe in the sky.

Ouyang Jingfeng nodded in agreement. He had naturally thought of this issue long ago, so he sealed off Wanren City the moment the incident occurred.

However, the day when the other party planted the pawn is too far away, and it will not be easy to investigate either the demonic vine itself or the real culprit behind it.

After thinking for a moment, he continued, "So where do you think we should begin investigating this matter?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Yunhao turned around and looked at Huang Shunan, whose face was grim. "Sect Leader Huang, there is a question that I have always been curious about. Pang Shunan is just an ordinary person with no power or influence and no cultivation. Your son is of noble status, so why would he have a conflict with such an ordinary person?"

Before Huang Shunan could answer, Nie Qingshuang smiled coldly, her voice laced with sarcasm: "Isn't it all because of that top courtesan at the brothel? The behavior of spoiled brats! Neither of them are good people!"

Pang Shun'an, who was innocently caught in the crossfire: "..."

Shen Yunhao coughed twice. "What the Palace Master says is true, but in the end, if it weren't for that inexplicable conflict, Young Master Huang might not have been killed today, and Pang Shun'an might not have accepted that jade talisman with ulterior motives! Sect Master Huang, don't you think the timing of this conflict and its subsequent developments are too coincidental?"

Huang Shunan frowned and narrowed his eyes slightly: "What exactly are you trying to say?"

Shen Yunhao stopped keeping him in suspense and raised his voice, "Since the mastermind behind this conflict has provoked trouble, can I assume that the people who have played a role in this conflict are all deliberately arranged by someone?"

For example… I noticed that on the day of the conflict, there seemed to be quite a few people around your son who were fanning the flames! And today, the tragedy at the Sword-Asking Platform has occurred, with your son and his entourage all perishing, yet none of those friends who were stirring up trouble on the sidelines… are on the list of casualties?

He paused, a meaningful smile playing on his lips. "Did they all just happen to have other commitments and couldn't come to watch the game? Or...did they know something beforehand? It's so hard to guess..."

Upon hearing this, the gazes of everyone in the audience became subtle, as they searched the crowd for suspicious individuals.

Upon hearing this, Shen Yunhao glanced at the sky and saw that Daoist Qianhe had his eyes closed and looked calm and composed.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Anyone who can befriend Young Master Huang must be someone of considerable talent..."

Upon hearing this, Huang Shunan instantly understood and turned to some Xuanhuang Sect disciples in the crowd who had not been affected by the demonic vines, shouting sternly, "Speak! Who were with Wenlong that day?!"

The disciples, trembling with fear, hurriedly gave out several names, all of whom were young masters or direct descendants of some second-rate sects in the vicinity.

However, no sooner had they finished speaking than several people jumped out from the crowd, angrily retorting:

"Nonsense! Although I am acquainted with Young Master Huang, I have never been to Yanyu Pavilion with him!"

"I am the young master of the Qinghe Sect, and I have never associated with Huang Wenlong! You dare to tarnish my reputation!"

"Bullshit! I wasn't even in Wanren City a month ago! I didn't know that bird dragon at all!"

Upon hearing these words, Huang Shunan's expression turned extremely ugly.

It is obvious that the "friends" who surrounded Huang Wenlong and stirred up trouble that day were either imposters or complete impersonators, and were not the real person at all!

Huang Wenlong actually believed it and was led step by step into a dead end!

Now that these imposters have completed their mission, they've probably already vanished without a trace, and there's no way to find them again!

"You idiots! You believe everything they say? You didn't even bother to verify their identities?"

Huang Shunan vented her anger on the remaining Xuanhuang Sect disciples, who lowered their heads and dared not utter a word.

They really wanted to say that these people were all of high status, and Huang Wenlong was simply enjoying getting to know them without ever considering that it might be a hoax...

"Sect Leader Huang, please calm your anger..."

Shen Yunhao smiled slightly, not surprised.

"Since they dared to send these people to stir up trouble, they naturally wouldn't leave any evidence, but... we don't necessarily have to keep a close eye on them..."

Huang Shunan paused for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "You kid, just say what you have to say already, don't keep me in suspense!"

Shen Yunhao wasn't angry, and explained calmly: "Those people weren't the only ones who fanned the flames... Palace Master Nie just said that the conflict is actually related to a certain person..."

When Nie Qingshuang heard Shen Yunhao mention her, she immediately frowned, then her expression hardened. "You mean... the top courtesan of Yanyu Pavilion?"

"Indeed! Yanyu Pavilion is a famous brothel in Wanren City, especially during the conference, the flow of customers is endless... As the top courtesan, why does Miss Hanhan not entertain so many powerful and influential young men, but instead entertain Brother Pang, who is just a mortal?"

And what a coincidence that they suddenly switched to Pang Shun'an's side halfway through entertaining Young Master Huang! That just doesn't seem right, does it?

Upon hearing these words, even the usually composed Daoist Qianhe finally showed a slight change in expression, a sinister glint flashing in his eyes...

What a troublesome brat!

Shen Yunhao took in Qianhe Daoist's reaction, sneered inwardly, and said loudly, "To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, I had already asked Senior Sister Guan to go to Yanyu Pavilion before I came here to 'invite' that Miss Hanhan to come for questioning! She should be arriving soon!"

Nie Qingshuang blinked and looked around. Sure enough, she found that Guan Yingying had disappeared. She gritted her teeth angrily.

"That brat! He really dares to think and act! How come my disciples are being bossed around by him?"

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Jingfeng's eyes revealed undisguised admiration.

On the surface, they seem to be fixated on those fake identities, but in reality, they have already sent people to strike at the heart of the matter and take control of the most crucial witnesses.

This plan is far superior to that of Huang Wenlong, who was caught in a trap without realizing it!

Give him some time, and maybe we can actually find the real culprit...

However, at that moment, a figure rushed over from a distance and revealed Guan Yingying.

She landed beside Shen Yunhao, her face grave as she shook her head, her voice laced with suppressed anger: "I'm too late! That Miss Hanhan was already in her room this morning when the incident at the Sword-Asking Platform happened... dead! Her soul scattered!"