“He saved me when I was down on my luck during my youth. It was through his support that I had the opportunity to embark on the path of cultivation. Brother Zhiquan is of noble character and disdains to publicize these acts of kindness. I didn’t tell anyone and just kept it to myself, so naturally no one knew,” Zhang explained.
"I didn't expect you to be such a loyal and righteous person." Zu'an then sneered, "But you've come today to kill the only surviving bloodline of your great benefactor. Doesn't it seem a bit ridiculous to say all this now?"
"All of this was just for the final revenge, and I suppose she herself was willing to do it," Zhang Jie said coldly.
“That’s right!” Zhang Zitong also spoke up, but she couldn’t help feeling a little uneasy. She was willing to give her life for this matter, and she had even committed suicide without hesitation before, but now that she was being silenced, she felt that it was quite different from choosing to end her own life.
"What exactly did Zhang Zhiquan do wrong that led to the execution of his entire family?" Zu An asked curiously. "And what is this so-called final revenge you're talking about?"
Zhang Jie sneered: "Even if I had the guts to say it, you probably wouldn't have the guts to listen."
Zu An laughed: "I may not have any other skills, but I am very bold. You'd better listen carefully."
Zhang Jie looked at Xiao Jianren and the others beside him: "After hearing this news, they may not survive."
Xiao Jianren and the others' expressions changed. Having served as Embroidered-Robe Envoys for many years, they had witnessed much darkness and naturally knew that his words were not necessarily alarmist; there were indeed many truths that would surely lead to death if heard.
Zuan waved his hand: "You all wait for me outside, and don't come near here."
Xiao Jianren immediately became anxious: "Eleventh Lord, be careful he's playing tricks and trying to get us away."
Zu An thought to himself that this old fellow had some sense of loyalty and righteousness, and was even more unwilling to let them take risks: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Left with no other option, Xiao Jianren and his companions had to retreat outside.
Seeing them leave, Zhang Jie was somewhat surprised: "Kid, you've got guts. Aren't you afraid I'll attack you here?"
He was, after all, a grandmaster, while the gold medalists often didn't reach that level.
Zuan, however, remained calm: "Now that the person has been cleared out for you, you can say whatever you want to say."
Zhang Jie slowly began, "The massacre of the Zhang family back then involved a grandson of the previous dynasty's emperor..."
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