Chapter 1644 - Enter
The sect leader’s closing remark caused a subtle shift in Deng Ao’s expression.
That final sentence was unmistakably a warning.
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.
Now that the matter had been exposed openly, Deng Ao could no longer allow his lineage to act without restraint. Otherwise, consequences would follow.
Furthermore, while the sect leader meted out equal punishments for both parties, Deng Ao felt that Chen Fan got off lightly.
Was this truly all the punishment warranted for injuring a fellow disciple?
Deng Ao didn’t argue, however. He had thought of a better solution.
His cherished disciple’s martial art was crippled. The rage boiling in his chest was enough to drive him mad. How could such a grievance be brushed aside so easily?
Yet reason prevailed. With both the Heavenly Punishment Elder and the sect leader present, acting directly was impossible.
“Hmph, in that case, I’ll take my leave, Sect Leader,” Deng Ao said coldly and left.
The sect leader paid him no mind. Instead, he shifted his gaze to the Heavenly Punishment Elder and said, “Your cultivation has advanced significantly of late. Congratulations.”
Naturally, the Heavenly Punishment Elder didn’t sell Chen Fan out. He simply laughed and replied casually, “Hahahaha, I just got lucky. If there’s nothing else, I shall take my leave too, Sect Leader.”