Ning Fan's methods could only elicit a curse of "ruthless" from Long Tianze, who was also unclear about what exact trick had led to Long Zhixin dying in such a tragic state.
However, such means also served as a warning to Long Tianze. Ning Fan was no ordinary man, being the Ninth Master of Zhonghai with a well-known reputation. If he wanted revenge, he would have to plan it carefully.
At the same time, another matter that greatly concerned Long Tianze was that Xu Ruolan had successfully developed the Genetic Potion.
In dealing with Ning Fan, Long Tianze not only truly wanted to match the legendary reputation of the Ninth Master known in Jianghu but was also eyeing the Genetic Potion in Xu Ruolan's possession.
Because Ning Fan was very close to Xu Ruolan, Long Tianze conveniently linked these two together.
"What a Ninth Master, I still underestimated you!" Long Tianze's face trembled, his expression extremely gloomy, "I will make you pay back double for this grudge!"
Long Tianze was pondering how to retaliate against Ning Fan in the great hall when suddenly someone walked in.
"Didn't I say, everyone leave?"
Long Tianze frowned, having ordered these people to leave earlier as he wanted some time alone.
But now someone was still disturbing him, which immediately displeased him.
The person bowed their head, carefully watching Long Tianze and hurriedly explained, "No, Sect Leader, we just received some bad news!"
Long Tianze's expression darkened upon hearing this.
For him, the news of Long Zhixin being killed by Ning Fan was already bad enough; what more could there be now?
The man, knowing that Long Tianze was still upset about Long Zhixin, did not dare to speak rashly and waited for Long Tianze's response.
Long Tianze thought for a moment, his expression extremely grim as he looked at his subordinate, "Speak, what other bad news is there now!"
Long Tianze's tone was very poor, causing his subordinate to flinch inwardly, silently lamenting but not daring to slack, he immediately explained, "After Situ Yuanhua's death, according to the investigation, a maid in the manor publicly stated that she saw Long Zhixin there that evening!"
Long Tianze's eyes widened, furiously staring at the subordinate who had delivered this news.
Long Zhixin had just died, and yet such a situation had erupted, making it impossible for Long Tianze to remain calm.
Moreover, how could Situ Yuanhua's death inexplicably point the finger at their Dragon Gate Martial Arts School?
After Situ Yuanhua died, Long Tianze had also investigated, and the main suspect he suspected was the Ninth Master, Ning Fan.
But now, someone was blaming Long Zhixin, causing Long Tianze to realize at once that this matter was absolutely not simple.
"What exactly happened?" Long Tianze asked.
"Wasn't it you who sent him that night to see Situ Yuanhua's reaction? But somehow, a maid at Situ Manor spotted Long Zhixin, and now the suspicion has turned towards us!"
That reminded Long Tianze.
Indeed, that night Long Tianze had sent Long Zhixin to Situ Manor because they had earlier rejected a cooperation with Situ Yuanhua, so he had sent Long Zhixin to gauge Situ Yuanhua's reaction.
The last thing anyone expected was that a maid had spotted Long Zhixin, and she was now openly stating that Long Zhixin had been around that night, making him a prime suspect.
"No way, how could a mere maid spot him?!"
The more Long Tianze thought about it, the more unusual it seemed. Given Long Zhixin's abilities, it was impossible for a mere maid to have discovered him. There was definitely something fishy going on.
The other person in the hall remained silent, bowing his head, not daring to look at Long Tianze's angry expression, fearing being lashed out at in his anger.
Long Tianze gritted his teeth, pacing in the main hall, carefully pondering the matter.
"Could it be Lord Nine?!"
Suddenly, Long Tianze thought of someone, Ning Fan.
Long Tianze knew well that the death of Situ Yuanhua had nothing to do with his Dragon Gate Martial Arts School. It was Situ Yuanhua himself who went after Ning Fan, only to be killed later. If anyone was suspicious, it should be Ning Fan.
That night Long Zhixin went to Situ Manor, which coincidentally happened to be the same time as Ning Fan's visit. It was a coincidence, but unfortunately for Long Zhixin, it seemed he was framed by the real murderer.
In fact, that was exactly the case. Ning Fan used his visit to Situ Manor that night to take advantage of this coincidence, framing Long Zhixin for Situ Yuanhua's murder.
This turn of events pointed directly to Dragon Gate Martial Arts School regarding Situ Yuanhua's death, and Ning Fan had indeed set them up.
"Damn it, send someone out to clarify immediately—this has nothing to do with our Dragon Gate Martial Arts School. The real killer is someone else, Long Zhixin was framed!"
With Long Zhixin dead and such bad news circulating, Long Tianze was seething with anger.
Now that Situ Yuanhua was dead, originally, it had nothing to do with their Dragon Gate Martial Arts School. However, because someone saw Long Zhixin at Situ Manor that night, all suspicions turned towards Dragon Gate Martial Arts School.
Situ Yunhua had entangled with many major powers abroad, and his arms dealings involved partners who were ruthless. Now that his representative, Situ Yuanhua, was dead, these people would surely seek revenge.
"But, the Situ family has already spoken out, demanding that Long Zhixin appear and confront them on the spot!"
Long Tianze could not help but curse loudly. How could Long Zhixin confront anyone if he was already dead?
If the dead could speak, Long Tianze would now have people carry Long Zhixin's corpse out to confront the Situs.
"Now everyone outside thinks Situ Yuanhua's death is related to our Dragon Gate, especially since many knew that Situ Yuanhua came to our Dragon Gate to talk about partnership that day. Now, rumors are swirling that
the demands we made that day were too harsh, and because Situ Yuanhua refused, the partnership fell through, leading us at Dragon Gate to kill to silence him!"
Long Tianze exploded in rage.
Indeed, Situ Yuanhua had approached them for a partnership, but he was the one pleading for cooperation with their Dragon Gate Martial Arts School, not the other way around. They had completely twisted the facts.
Now, rumors had started spreading, suggesting that Dragon Gate Martial Arts School, resentful from the failed negotiations with Situ Yunhua, had sent Long Zhixin to exact revenge by committing murder.
"Damn, how infuriating!"
Long Tianze's face flushed between shades of red and black, this bad news representing a severe blow to their Dragon Gate Martial Arts School.
They had been set up by Dragon Gate Martial Arts School!