Chapter 1557: Who Could Be That Capable?
Chapter 1557: Chapter 1557: Who Could Be That Capable?
"This matter is related to the catastrophe that befell the Han and Tang families," Ye Lanfeng said in a deep voice.
"What!" Tang Bufan’s whole body shook.
The catastrophe that befell the Han and Tang families was a thorn in Tang Bufan’s heart. Although he followed Mu Hanyan to the Holy Court and had no suspicion of Ye Lanfeng, the fact that the Han and Tang families were destroyed by the Holy Court always kept his guard up, making it hard for him to let go.
After arriving at the Holy Court, he once sought an opportunity to ask Jian Wuchen about the events of that year. However, Jian Wuchen had been injured for many years and was detached from the affairs of the Holy Court, knowing nothing about the destruction of the Han and Tang families, so he didn’t get any results.
He hadn’t expected that Ye Lanfeng had already started an investigation.
"The truth is, the Han and Tang families were indeed destroyed by the Holy Court. The action was taken by the Law Enforcement Hall’s Holy Star Branch. At that time, the Law Enforcement Elder in charge of the Holy Star Branch was Tian Annan. When I returned, I passed by the Holy Star Branch and checked the decree from that year. It was indeed issued by the Holy Court." At this point, Tang Bufan’s expression had changed somewhat.
If it was confirmed that the Han and Tang families were indeed destroyed by the Holy Court, then the Holy Court would be his mortal enemy, and he and Ye Lanfeng would become adversaries. How should Mu Hanyan face this?
However, Ye Lanfeng immediately changed his tone and continued, "But I checked the Holy Court’s records and found no such decree."
"Which means, someone faked the decree!" Tang Bufan breathed a sigh of relief.
The destruction of the Han and Tang families was irreversible, and he was determined to avenge it. However, he did not want to become enemies with Ye Lanfeng, nor did he want to oppose Mu Hanyan.
"That’s right. I double-checked many times and just visited the Law Enforcement Hall Main Hall, but I couldn’t find any record of that decree. Apart from Tian Annan, who originally received the decree, no one else knows about it. It must have been faked, and Tian Annan has been kept in the dark until now," Ye Lanfeng nodded and said.
"Can a Law Enforcement Elder like Tian Annan not distinguish between real and fake? Doesn’t this disregard human life!" Jiang Yuzhe said angrily.
"You can’t blame him for that. The decree was real and did come from the Holy Court, with the Law Enforcement Hall’s sealing mark on it. It was just misused," Ye Lanfeng explained.
"Who would do something like that, and who has the capability?" Jiang Yuzhe slightly opened his mouth in surprise and doubt.
Mu Hanyan and the others said nothing, but they all frowned. The Holy Court rules the Holy Court Continent, and to most people, even many Royal Family members, it’s a mysterious presence. Without going through the transmission array, it’s hard to locate the Holy Court’s whereabouts. The Law Enforcement Hall, tasked with overseeing and disciplining, can determine the fate of countless people with one decree and is even more strictly guarded.
Anyone capable of infiltrating the Law Enforcement Hall to misuse the seal would not be an outsider but someone within the Holy Court! And not an ordinary disciple.
However, Jiang Yuzhe’s question was clearly redundant. If Ye Lanfeng had found the person, he wouldn’t be here now.
"Does the Holy Master not know about these matters?" Tang Bufan asked after a moment of silence.
"Perhaps in the eyes of the world, the Tianji Family was once so wealthy that it could rival nations, even influencing succession of royal thrones, undoubtedly top tier. But in the Holy Court’s eyes, it was just another worldly family. Maybe some would pay attention, but Master wouldn’t care," Ye Lanfeng said slowly.
Though these words might seem dismissive of the former Han Family, the truth is as he said. While the Han Family was indeed wealthy, the tales of the Tianji Family’s influence were exaggerated by hearsay. Ultimately, they had an advantage in trade, made wide connections, and had better access to information than ordinary people. When it comes to true heritage, they couldn’t compare to ancient families like the Mu Family, which possessed the Divine Guardian Bloodline.
The Holy Court Continent is vast, with many nations. How could the Holy Master be concerned with such families?
As for why that person targeted the Han and Tang families, there’s no need to ask further. Even someone slow to react, like Jiang Yuzhe, could think of it. It was naturally for the Dragon and Phoenix Jade Pendant on Mu Hanyan, or more precisely, the Heavenly Secret Mirror. However, they ultimately failed, allowing Zhao Lingxian and others to find the ancient ruins instead. Of course, that’s another matter entirely.
In any case, knowing that the catastrophe of the Han and Tang families was not by orders of the Holy Court, but rather due to a fake decree, brought a relief to everyone’s hearts.
"No matter who did this, they will inevitably show themselves, and I will give you an explanation," Ye Lanfeng assured Tang Bufan.
Tang Bufan looked at Ye Lanfeng and nodded heavily.
"Also, Huayue, I also looked into your parents’ death and found no records," Ye Lanfeng said to Huayue.
Huayue’s gaze slightly intensified. He had always suspected his parents were killed by the temple’s pursuit, but Gai Huangji’s words completely denied this suspicion.
If it wasn’t the temple, it could only have been the Holy Court. Though his parents betrayed the temple, risking their lives to cross the North Abyss Misty Plain to seek refuge in the Holy Court Continent, the Holy Court shouldn’t have done this. But aside from them, Huayue couldn’t think of anyone else. After all, given his father’s strength as a Divine Language Priest, even if they arrived on the Holy Court Continent, ordinary people couldn’t kill them.
"Are you suspecting that Huayue’s parents’ deaths are also related to this person?" Mu Hanyan asked. Bringing up Huayue’s parents’ deaths at this time suggested that Ye Lanfeng had such suspicions.
"It’s possible, but I’m not sure now," Ye Lanfeng said, not jumping to conclusions. Matters involving deep hatred should not be concluded lightly.
"Let’s wait until we find that person," Huayue said, a flash of killing intent in his eyes.
Though he had no memory of his parents, they were his blood relatives. He must avenge this.
It had been a while since they left Anyun. Mu Hanyan and Ye Lanfeng, having been apart for a brief time, were now reunited. Huayue and the others decided not to disturb the two any further and soon left, returning to their courtyard.
"I didn’t expect such a thing to happen in our Holy Court, with someone daring to misuse the sealing seal to fake decrees, causing innocent families to be torn apart. I’ve been negligent these years for not paying attention," Jian Wuchen said, looking self-recriminating.
"Uncle Wuchen, you’re too harsh on yourself. Even Master was kept in the dark; how could this be blamed on you?" Ye Lanfeng said understandingly.
Although Jian Wuchen held a high status, he had been injured for many years. Many Holy Court disciples had long regarded him as a disabled person. There were things he wanted to manage but simply couldn’t.