Realm of the Night God

Yang Haoran's words not only expressed his own attitude but also turned the tables, directly casting suspicion on Jiang Die and even the Fu Sect.

Elder Zhang's expression was grim, Jiang Die looked even worse, and Wang Yiming appeared anxious.

Whether Yang Haoran was telling the truth or not, besides the serpent demon and Yang Haoran himself, Elder Zhang and the others weren't certain.

However, Yang Haoran's words seemed plausible and didn't appear to be lies.

Moreover, they doubted the possibility of Yang Haoran lying, considering he was a prominent figure in the Lecheng Yin Division. Deception would be unbecoming of him.

Yet, they underestimated Yang Haoran. He did lie about this matter.

If Yang Haoran hadn't lied, he would have almost died under the demon suppression talisman. That would change the nature of this incident.

Wantonly killing a Burial Master of the Yin Division was no small matter. Even if the Burial Master hadn't died, it would still be seen as a provocation towards the Yin Division.

Elder Zhang dared to come openly to besiege Yang Haoran's villa today because he believed his side was in the right, hence his boldness.

His original intention in coming here today was merely to take away the serpent demon or kill it. So, he thought of negotiating with Yang Haoran. As long as the ultimate goal was achieved, it was acceptable to offer some compensation to Yang Haoran.

However, what he hadn't anticipated was Yang Haoran's strong stance, even implicating the Fu Sect in the attempted murder of the Underworld Envoy.

Jiang Die's presence was supposed to pressure Yang Haoran into handing over the serpent demon. Yet now, Jiang Die, whom he considered a victim, had become, under Yang Haoran's words, a suspect in the attempted murder of the Underworld Envoy.

Elder Zhang didn't entirely believe Yang Haoran's words, but he was inclined to believe them somewhat. However, this partial belief made him feel trapped.

Nevertheless, having lived to his age and managing the Lecheng Fu Sect for many years, he had seen his share of storms. He naturally had the ability to adapt. Though he believed Yang Haoran's words to some extent, he didn't show it on his face.

"Divine Envoy Yang, earlier you cautioned me not to speak recklessly. Now, I advise you to do the same. Do you think I would believe everything you say based solely on your words?" Elder Zhang said in a deep voice.

"I just said, didn't I? If you don't believe me, you can ask Deputy Captain Zhou to confirm whether what I said is true or false."

Yang Haoran smiled faintly and confidently, as if everything he said was factual.

However, his words were half-truths. If Elder Zhang did approach Deputy Captain Zhou, he would only receive a vague answer.

Yet, as a liar, Yang Haoran had to maintain his professional integrity and not let others see through his deception. This was the bottom line for a liar. Deceiving others, even oneself, was part of a liar's professional integrity.

Seeing Yang Haoran speak so confidently and bring up Deputy Captain Zhou again, Elder Zhang felt somewhat uneasy.

If what Yang Haoran said was false, it would be fine. But if it were true, and Yang Haoran decided to hold them accountable, the Lecheng Fu Sect would have to provide an explanation. They might even have to offer concessions to appease Yang Haoran.

"Senior Brother, don't listen to his nonsense. He's deliberately exaggerating. Yes, I did activate all the demon suppression talismans, but as you know, demon suppression talismans only have a significant effect on demons. He is an Underworld Envoy; demon suppression talismans couldn't possibly pose a threat to him, let alone endanger his life!"

Jiang Die spoke up at this moment. Upon hearing her words, Elder Zhang inwardly cursed, while Yang Haoran seized the opportunity to continue speaking.

"Master Zhang, you heard her, she did indeed attack me. I didn't deceive you, did I?" After addressing Elder Zhang, Yang Haoran turned his gaze to Jiang Die and continued, "You may have overestimated my strength. In reality, I am quite weak, especially considering I was severely injured at the time. If you had used only yellow talisman-level demon suppression talismans against me, I could have managed. But you, being a black talisman master, left demon suppression talismans of black talisman level. I truly had no way to deal with them at the time and almost lost my life there."

Yang Haoran intentionally used the term "attempted murder" and emphasized it, fearing others might overlook these two aspects. His intention was clear; he was determined to pin the blame on Jiang Die.

Jiang Die trembled with anger, her eyes ablaze. It seemed she was not inclined to engage in verbal disputes with Yang Haoran but to resort to violence to resolve the issue.

Wang Yiming, seeing the situation, hurriedly held Jiang Die tightly, fearing she might do something rash.

The current atmosphere was like a powder keg ready to explode. The individuals present were not only standing on this thick layer of gunpowder but also playing with fire in various ways, leaving Wang Yiming, who dared not participate, feeling terrified.

Elder Zhang glanced at the almost frenzied Jiang Die, then turned his gaze to Yang Haoran. He saw Yang Haoran casually take out a cigarette from his case and light it, which made him involuntarily take a deep breath.

Yang Haoran's composure left him feeling at a loss as to what to do next. He was about to say something when, at that moment, he seemed to sense something, and his expression suddenly changed.

At the same time, outside the villa, another scene was unfolding.

When Elder Zhang came today, he brought a group of talisman masters, around a dozen in number. Their main role was to seal off the villa to prevent the serpent demon from slipping away.

However, now, there was another group of black-robed individuals outside the villa. They were entirely shrouded in black robes, emitting a dark Yin Qi, giving off a mysterious and eerie vibe.

These black robes with the imprint of the Death God's manifestation were unique to the Night Watch of the Yin Division. Naturally, these black-robed individuals were Night Watch under Yang Haoran's command.

The sudden appearance of the Night Watch made the faces of the Fu Sect talisman masters change, but they didn't panic or take action. Instead, they remained vigilant, observing the incoming Night Watch.

"Keep an eye on them. Anyone who dares to make a move, kill them. Don't fear death. If you die, there's still the Boss behind you. If they die, they'll experience the pain after death." It was Master Wu speaking. His words were met with a resounding response from the Night Watch, respectful yet full of determination.

Conversely, upon hearing Master Wu's words, the expressions of the talisman masters present all changed abruptly. Some looked grim, while others appeared fearful.

They weren't fools; how could they not understand the implied meaning behind Master Wu's words? If the Night Watch were to die, their boss, Yang Haoran, as a Burial Master, would surely find a way to handle their souls, granting them special treatment. Even if they continued to exist in this world in a special way, it wouldn't be surprising.

But if they, the talisman masters, were to die, the situation would be different. Once their souls fell into the hands of the Yin Division, the outcome was obvious; they would be tortured, and if Yang Haoran were ruthless, he might even make them suffer the fate of scattered souls after death.

After uttering these words, Master Wu glanced lightly at the talisman masters present, a warning and a provocation, before briskly entering the villa.

When Yang Haoran had instructed Master Wu to handle his affairs earlier, Master Wu understood Yang Haoran's intentions.

Given the circumstances at that time, what else could there be for him to handle besides shaking people? So, although Yang Haoran didn't explicitly state it then, Master Wu understood his meaning.

Master Wu had been with Yang Haoran for almost a year now, and they had spent a lot of time together. He naturally understood Yang Haoran more and more deeply. Coupled with his exceptional intelligence, he could grasp Yang Haoran's intentions even without him speaking.

The atmosphere inside the villa had become very tense, and outside, with the Night Watch's appearance, it became even more tense, like a drawn bow ready to release its arrow.