With these words, those present did not say much. As Situ Jiannan had said, Wuji Tianjiang possessed such formidable strength that he would not do such a thing.
"Are you alright?"
Hunyuan looked towards Lu Fan, his brow furrowed. Regardless, Lu Fan was his subordinate, and Wuji Tianjiang's actions naturally caused displeasure.
"I'm fine!"
Lu Fan shook his head, his expression even more solemn. He understood certain matters and had his own plans in mind.
"It's good that you're fine. Wuji has that kind of temper; you don't need to bother with him!"
Hunyuan Tianjiang nodded. "However, as a Heavenly General, he shouldn't have done such a thing. It's likely someone else's doing!"
"The boss thinks so too?"
Lu Fan chuckled. "Actually, the moment I met Wuji Tianjiang, I could tell it wasn't him."
"Since that's the case, why did you publicly accuse him?"
Hunyuan Tianjiang was somewhat puzzled. If Wuji Tianjiang hadn't held back earlier, Lu Fan might have lost his life.
"If I didn't do it this way, how could I blind the eyes of others?"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, his meaning quite profound.
Hunyuan Tianjiang was slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to say that, catching him off guard. "You mean you, boy, already have an idea?"
"If my guess is correct, that person must be from the Heavenly Soldier Mansion!"
Lu Fan stated directly, "To dare to act like this, absorbing the spiritual energy of the Heavenly Soldier Mansion, I believe it's not the work of the Eight Heavenly Generals!"
"Are you implying that within the Heavenly Soldier Mansion, besides the Eight Heavenly Generals, there is also a Martial Emperor level expert?" Hunyuan Tianjiang asked, slightly surprised.
"That's right!"
Lu Fan nodded. "Besides that, there is no other explanation. I sensed the auras of the Eight Heavenly Generals one by one, but I did not feel that aura!"
"Impossible!"
Hunyuan Tianjiang shook his head. "This is absolutely impossible. Under normal circumstances, there should not be such an existence in the Heavenly Soldier Mansion!"
"Boss, you also said 'normal circumstances'!"
Lu Fan stated directly, "But is there a possibility that someone is hiding their strength and has been committing misconduct within the Heavenly Soldier Mansion all along?"
At these words, Hunyuan Tianjiang was greatly startled, his gaze shifting slightly. Lu Fan's reminder made him react instantly.
"If my guess is correct, that person will come to find me in the next few nights. Then you can catch him red-handed!"
Lu Fan's eyes gleamed. "I've discovered his secret, and I know his aura. He will never let me go!"
"Since you know, why are you still making such a big fuss!"
Hunyuan Tianjiang gave him a look, impressed by Lu Fan's audacity. He clearly hadn't expected things to turn out this way.
"If I didn't do this, he wouldn't have been so eager to attack me!"
Lu Fan smiled, his expression appearing more indifferent, as if everything was within his control.
Meanwhile, in the Wuji Tianjiang's palace, Wuji Tianjiang sat on the main seat, his gaze indifferent.
"Boss, that brat is simply overestimating himself. He actually dares to suspect you!"
Situ Jiannan incited. "Boss, you can't let him off. You must make him pay!"
"Enough. Until the culprit is caught, you are not allowed to cause trouble!"
Wuji Tianjiang narrowed his eyes, his brow furrowed. He hadn't expected to be implicated in this matter.
However, he didn't pay much attention to Lu Fan's suspicion, as he felt it was insignificant.
The most important thing was to find the culprit as soon as possible, otherwise, it would not be good for the entire Heavenly Soldier Mansion.
Seeing that Elder Wuji had no intention of pursuing the matter, Situ Jiannan didn't say much more, though he harbored dissatisfaction in his heart.
As night fell, Lu Fan sat alone in the courtyard, appearing quite leisurely.
"Is someone really coming tonight?"
Zhao Xue asked in surprise, her heart filled with curiosity.
"It should be correct!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, his gaze becoming solemn. Hunyuan Tianjiang and the others had already laid an ambush. If the black-clothed figure appeared, they might be able to capture him.
If they failed this time, there might be no other opportunity.
"I think that person wouldn't be so foolish!"
Ling'er stated directly, "After all, he's been exposed. If he still dares to appear, his life might be in danger!"
"Even so, there is still hope!" Lu Fan smiled, his expression earnest.
Ling'er didn't say anything more. Just as Lu Fan had said, as long as they waited, there might still be a glimmer of hope. If the black-clothed figure dared to appear again, he would surely be ambushed.
As the night grew deep, Ling'er and Zhao Xue returned to their rooms. They didn't want to disturb Lu Fan, but they also couldn't sleep, waiting to see if anything would happen.
It wasn't until the latter half of the night that Lu Fan's eyes gleamed, and he looked forward. Directly in front of Lu Fan, a figure in black appeared, his eyes somewhat eerie.
"You're finally here!" Lu Fan chuckled. "I knew you wouldn't let me go!"
"You know too much. How can I let you live after you've exposed this matter?" The black-clothed man's expression was cold, his gaze fixed on Lu Fan, carrying a murderous intent.
He had been unhappy since he failed to deal with Lu Fan in the cave last time. Now, he would not let it go easily and would make Lu Fan pay the price.
Lu Fan remained unfazed, sitting in place as if he was not afraid, as if everything was within his control.
Just as the black-clothed man was about to make a move, his brow furrowed slightly. "Aren't you afraid of death? You remain so calm even when you see me?"
"I was afraid you wouldn't come. Now that you're here, I can give an account."
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, a hint of playfulness in his gaze.
At that very moment, several figures appeared in the courtyard. These were Hunyuan Tianjiang and the others. They had been waiting here for a long time and would not let this opportunity pass.
Upon seeing this scene, the black-clothed man's face instantly turned ashen. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to be so well-prepared, which caught him off guard.
"Who exactly are you, daring to commit such acts in the Heavenly Soldier Mansion? You are simply lawless!"
Hunyuan Tianjiang said coldly, "Quickly report your name!"
The black-clothed man said nothing more. He turned to leave. Facing the many Heavenly Generals of the Heavenly Soldier Mansion, he did not have the courage to fight.
"Want to leave? It won't be that easy!"
Hunyuan Tianjiang's eyes were cold. He took a step forward, exuding a powerful aura. The other Heavenly Generals followed without hesitation, their momentum fierce.
Seeing that the situation was not right, the black-clothed man unleashed his full power, not daring to be negligent. He knew very well that if he were captured by these Heavenly Generals, there would be no possibility of survival.
Lu Fan squinted his eyes. Even if the black-clothed man was a Martial Emperor level expert, he would likely not escape today.