Zhenyu's expression turned mocking. "How convenient. Accuse the future Patriarch of being a traitor, then kill him before anyone can question the accusation."
"That was essentially what happened."
"Did the Patriarch believe them?"
"Initially, no. He believed they were fabricating excuses to escape punishment. However, the investigation eventually revealed that the attackers had indeed received those orders through the Lightless Hall's internal command structure."
The Grand Elder sighed. "They had been provided with fabricated evidence concerning Wen Wu's supposed betrayal. Several believed they were carrying out a legitimate assignment to protect the sect."
Lin Mu considered the implications. The attackers had been deceived into murdering the future Patriarch. That meant the true culprits were the individuals who had issued the orders.
"And who gave those orders?" Zhenyu asked.
The Grand Elder's expression darkened. "Senior has likely already guessed."
