At the same time, the suffocating terror that Lu Qingshan felt vanished, as though clouds had dissipated and rain had cleared.
Lu Qingshan turned his head with difficulty and saw Shi Wu Demon Venerable entering with Ying Mingyue.
Ying Mingyue discreetly winked at Lu Qingshan, though he didn’t understand why her delicate earlobes were slightly red.
"Father, why are you here?" Hong Lie Demon Lord blinked and respectfully asked.
"I heard you wanted to trouble Qing Ge, so I had to come and see," Shi Wu Demon Venerable coldly flicked his sleeve and said angrily, "Otherwise, I might end up losing a good son-in-law."
"Father must have received false news," Hong Lie Demon Lord replied with a forced smile, "Qing Ge is Mingyue’s future husband, why would I trouble him?
However, Jun’er encountered an incident yesterday, and before that, he happened to be with Qing Ge. So, I called Qing Ge to ask about the situation and see if there’s any useful information."
"I see," Shi Wu Demon Venerable nodded, without much reaction, "Then ask away, I’ll listen too. Jun’er is my grandson, and since he encountered an incident, I also want to find the culprit as soon as possible."
"However, ask whatever you need to ask clearly now. After today, don’t bother Qing Ge anymore, lest he feels that the Ying family is bullying him."
"How could that be? I feel quite sad about Ying Jun’s incident," Lu Qingshan responded, speaking to Hong Lie Demon Lord, "If you need my cooperation, feel free to summon me. There’s no need to be polite."
Hong Lie Demon Lord looked uncomfortable.
Lu Qingshan’s words sounded nice, but with Shi Wu Demon Venerable having already spoken, how could he dare to defy?
"You had a disagreement with Jun’er yesterday, and shortly after, Jun’er encountered an incident. How do you explain this?" Hong Lie Demon Lord questioned.
"There’s nothing to explain, just a coincidence."
"After I parted ways with Ying Jun, I returned directly to the Royal City without stopping for even a moment."
"The time I entered Jian Luo King City completely matches my statement, and many people saw me enter the city."
"Furthermore, Ying Jun is a Seventh Grade Demon Marshal, while I am merely a Low-Ranking Demon General.
Although I have some methods, and there aren’t many peers in the Royal City who can rival me," Lu Qingshan didn’t forget to boast.
"But surely, you don’t think I have the ability to kill Ying Jun, do you? That would be overestimating me."
"I had neither the opportunity nor the strength to do it. Ying Jun’s incident could hardly be related to me." He spoke clearly and concisely.
"You lacked the strength and opportunity, but you could have sent someone to do it.
Considering the current situation, you are the only one with some motive to kill." Hong Lie Demon Lord pursued persistently.
"You also said it yourself, only some motive to kill. Who would target a pure-blood War Demon over minor conflicts? That’s asking for trouble.
Moreover, I’m unfamiliar with the place, and apart from my own subordinates, I have no one at my disposal.
My subordinates didn’t even leave the mansion at the time, which you can easily verify." Lu Qingshan retorted.
"If you want to incriminate someone, there’s no need for reasons," Lu Qingshan sighed softly and said quietly, "I understand you don’t like me because I’m Mingyue’s future husband."
But such a serious accusation is beyond my capacity to bear. Demon Lord, please show mercy."
Though his words seemed self-deprecating, they were actually a subtle jab at Hong Lie Demon Lord.
Shi Wu Demon Venerable’s face turned considerably darker.
Clearly, he agreed with Lu Qingshan’s words, believing Hong Lie Demon Lord was deliberately targeting Qing Ge because of Mingyue.
Hong Lie Demon Lord could read expressions and noticed the displeasure of Shi Wu Demon Venerable, so he explained, "I may have been somewhat rash.
I just couldn’t find anyone with a reason to kill Jun’er, and you were the only one with some circumstances, so I made a big deal out of it."
"My words were a bit harsh just now. Don’t take it to heart." Hong Lie Demon Lord suppressed his anger and spoke politely.
"The pain of losing a son, I can understand. But, Hong Lie Demon Lord..."
Lu Qingshan suddenly said quietly, "Are you absolutely sure that Ying Jun was killed by an outsider’s ambush?"
"That’s hard to say."
He took a deep breath, glanced at the silent Shi Wu Demon Venerable, seeming to gather courage, and spoke boldly, "Ying Jun is a pure-blood of the War Demon Clan, with unparalleled status and position.
Once he encounters an incident, it will inevitably provoke the Royal Family’s wrath and prompt a thorough investigation.
If the culprit is found, it would lead to enormous repercussions."
"Under such circumstances, who would dare to easily target Ying Jun?
Besides, how many years has it been since a pure-blood War Demon encountered an ambush?
Hong Lie Demon Lord didn’t argue with Lu Qingshan’s words.
Partly, he suspected Lu Qingshan because of this reason.
He truly couldn’t find anyone who would dare to kill Ying Jun, except for Lu Qingshan with some possibility.
Although he had an alibi.
Of course, the desire to trouble Qing Ge due to conflicts with Ying Mingyue also played a part.
After all, given the current situation, Qing Ge obviously rejected Ying Jun’s cooperation proposal.
If they couldn’t cooperate, then they’d be enemies!
Seeing Hong Lie Demon Lord’s reaction, Lu Qingshan sneered, "It seems you still recognize my reasoning."
Hong Lie Demon Lord snorted coldly.