Not killing Jin Hao in Tiemu Forest left Jun Changxiao somewhat regretful. After all, the other party already knew Gu Chaoxi’s identity—if the Boundary Hall found out, it would definitely be very troublesome.

However.

What he didn’t expect was that someone would send a brocade box, inside of which was actually that fellow’s head!

Who killed him?

Why send it to me?

Jin Hao’s death didn’t make Jun Changxiao happy. Instead, he became vigilant, because he smelled the scent of conspiracy from it.

“Husband.”

Hua Meigui asked: “You know this person?”

Jun Changxiao nodded.

“A friend?”

“An enemy.”

Hua Meigui’s face showed astonishment as she said: “An enemy’s severed head was sent to the sect. Could it be the killer is your friend, Husband?”

“I’m afraid it’s a frame-up,” Jun Changxiao said.

Jin Hao represented the Boundary Hall. If the other party learned of this matter, they might very well consider him the killer, then use it as an excuse to come crusade against the sect.

Moreover.

The protective sect array he quite trusted actually didn’t work!

In fact, the Boundary Hall had also been quite depressed recently, because Jin Hao, who was responsible for pursuing Gu Chaoxi, had been without news for a long time, like he’d evaporated from the human world. Routine meetings had mentioned it multiple times.

“Everyone.”

On a certain day at a meeting, Empress Lingyao walked in from outside and said: “There’s something that needs to be reported.”

“What is it?”

Several high-ranking officials said indifferently.

Although this woman held a position in the Boundary Hall, she wasn’t favored by the big shots.

Empress Lingyao said: “According to the investigation, the sudden unsealing of the Demon King in Demon Fog Forest was secretly done by Jin Hao.”

“What?”

Several high-ranking officials’ faces showed astonishment.

They had heard about the Demon Fog Forest incident, but because it was eliminated by the Eternal Sect, they hadn’t investigated carefully.

“Not long ago.”

Empress Lingyao continued: “The Demon King’s seal being broken in Tiemu Forest was also this person’s doing.”

“…”

Several elders fell silent, fury flashing in their eyes.

Many third-class forbidden zones had sealed Demon Kings, and the sealers were all people from the Boundary Hall. The purpose was to provide a safer training ground for low-level warriors. The result was their own people consecutively breaking seals—wasn’t this breaking the law while knowing it!

Empress Lingyao said: “When Jin Hao unsealed the Demon King arrays, the Eternal Sect’s sect master and disciples were all training within.”

“Very clearly.”

“He intended to use a borrowed knife to kill.”

“…”

The high-ranking officials fell silent.

Jin Hao was severely injured by Jun Changxiao and recuperated for two years. Did he do this law-breaking thing out of resentment?

“If this became known to the world, what would they think if they knew the Demon Kings in forbidden zones were released by our Boundary Hall people? If the Eternal Sect’s sect master encountered danger, how could Senior Tonggu sit by and watch?” Empress Lingyao said.

“…”

Several high-ranking officials frowned tightly.

“Was Jin Hao’s brain kicked by a donkey to actually dare privately unseal Demon King seals!”

“Quickly summon him back. He must be severely punished!”

“This brat has been without news all along. Could he have known the matter was exposed and ran away early?”

Just as everyone was discussing, Empress Lingyao added another blow: “In my view, Jin Hao’s actions probably weren’t only targeting Jun Changxiao, but also intended to set the Boundary Hall and Senior Tonggu in opposition.”

Jun Changxiao couldn’t determine whether someone was framing him, but from the current situation, the thoroughly cold Jin Mao was being framed, truly dying and taking the blame.