The master of the Gong family came to the Mo family without even drinking a sip of water, and the master Xu who stood next to him with his eyes almost popping out, but the master Mo seemed extremely calm.
"Master Gong, I told Master Xu last time that if he believes that a guest of the Mo family killed Xu Yun, then he should produce evidence. Although we are in the desert, we still have to follow the rules and be reasonable.
Mr. Xu really couldn't produce any evidence that day, so how can I, an old man, make the decision for his son?"
"Mo Yuan! The group of merchants who entered the desert that day, judging by their itinerary and speed, are exactly the same group that entered your Mo family seven days ago.
This desert isn't a town outside. It's easy to calculate how many people enter in a day. Why would you need any evidence? You're clearly covering up for someone and making specious claims!"
Master Xu had been visibly overcome with grief these past few days. His entire figure had suddenly changed, his eyes bloodshot. When facing the much more powerful Master Mo, he appeared determined to fight to the death.
Master Gong raised his hand to stop Master Xu from continuing. Master Xu then glared at Master Mo fiercely and said nothing more.
"I believe that Master Mo is a reasonable man. Now that our four major families have joined forces to head to the underground palace, it is imminent. Master Mo also knows the strangeness near the oasis. If we don't work together, not only will we not be able to find the underground palace, but even our lives will be in danger."
Master Mo nodded. "Indeed, I highly value this joint effort of the four great families. But as always, everything must be done with reason. Master Xu has no evidence. If I, Mo, simply disregard the lives of others and satisfy Master Xu's demands, how will the Mo family face so many distinguished guests in the future?"
"Master Mo's words make sense. I came here today to ask, if you can provide evidence proving that Mr. Xu was killed by one of your guests, will Master Mo hand those people over to Master Xu for punishment?"
"If Master Xu can produce evidence to prove that Young Master Xu was killed by those people for no reason, then killing someone is a matter of course. But if Young Master Xu killed innocent people for no reason, and failed to accomplish his shameful act, but was killed instead, that is another matter."
"My son would never kill innocent people! He has no deep hatred with those merchants, so why would he kill them?" Mr. Xu interrupted again.
"Okay!" Master Gong echoed Master Xu's words and said, "Since Master Mo is so reasonable, then you should present the evidence you have found to Master Mo!"
"Hmph!" Master Xu sneered and took out a sign from his arms with the word "Hong" written on it.
"This was found in that pile of corpses. The word 'Hong' on it must be a surname. Master Mo, just check if there is anyone with the surname 'Hong' among your guests and you'll know."
"Okay, get the register out and check if there's anyone named Hong. If there is, bring him up for confrontation."
Outside the hall, Qian Yeming and Murong Xiao frowned slightly. Then, Qian Yeming said a few words to the servant, and the man immediately went down after receiving the order.
More and more people gathered outside the Mo family's hall. About half an hour later, the man surnamed Hong was finally found.
"My Lord..."
Seeing that the housekeeper was having trouble speaking, Master Mo said, "Speak in front of Master Gong and Master Xu.
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(Updated on December 29th)
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