Somewhere in the capital of the Solamnia Kingdom stood a mansion.
It was an opulent mansion with overhanging eaves, carved railings and jade inlays.
In the huge mansion, there was a quaint living room. It had simple and pleasantly old-fashioned furnishings.
A stooped elder was sitting on a wooden armchair in that room. He looked very old. Yet his eyes were radiant with shrewdness.
He was Rodolfo, the supreme marshal of the Solamnia Kingdom!
''We have identified the murderer, grandfather! Finally, we have information about him.
My brother, Rogan, was killed by an assassin of the Xiao Clan.
I've got to know that the murderer is still hiding in the Prime Minister's mansion.
Rogan died very painfully. I have not been able to forget his last moments. We have to avenge his death!"
Rogan's brother, Ladd, mumbled in a choked voice in front of Rodolfo. He was a young man with a full wide forehead.
His father was also in the room. He had a fierce look on his face and a well-built physical frame.
The three men, who were of the same blood, gathered together in the small room and were plotting to seek revenge.
''Are you sure this guy is the murderer?''
With a wave of his hand, Rodolfo projected a portrait on the light colored curtain. The portrait was of Austin.
''Yes, I'm quite sure that he's the murderer! Once I saw him walking with Belle in the Breeze Town."
Upon seeing Austin's face portrayed on the curtain, Ladd's eyes were filled with intense murderous intent.
''The Xiao Clan is getting more and more defiant now. How dare they kill my grandson!
They will pay for their action. I will not leave them.
However, I wonder what we should do now. The Grand Prince's plan is now at the most critical moment.
If we do anything foolish, we might put the Xiao Clan on alert. In that case, they might find out what we're up to.
So, I think it's better to wait for a better opportunity to take care of them.
When the Grand Prince's plan is carried out successfully, the Xiao Clan will be at our mercy."
Rodolfo's face darkened after thinking for a short while. To ensure one hundred percent success of the bigger plan, he decided to swallow his anger.
''There's another way to seek revenge for my brother, grandfather. We can kill him in the upcoming Martial Arts Tournament."
A virulent idea suddenly came up in Ladd's mind.
''Hmmm! Sure, we can do that. So, what is your plan?"
Rodolfo turned to Ladd with surprise.
''I had sent several of my people to sneak into the Prime Minister's mansion.
And I got a message from them this morning that Belle had helped the murderer enroll his name for the Martial Arts Tournament in her clan's name.
His name is Austin.
Why don't we send some powerful young cultivators to participate in the Martial Arts Tournament and kill him once they get the chance?
I will also attend the tournament. If I get lucky and manage to have that bastard as my opponent, I will tear him apart in honor of my brother, ''
Ladd said with gritted teeth.
''Well! your plan is quite feasible.
The schedule of the Martial Arts Tournament is decided by Peyton.
And I always have shared a good relationship with him. He will not mind tampering with the schedule a little bit.
In that case, we can force Austin to run into our men.
How about we spice up the game this time!
I'll recruit some young powerful cultivators to participate in the tournament. As long as they meet the cultivators from the Xiao Clan, they will be able to fight against the opponents.
I will make their disciples suffer in the Martial Arts Tournament. That's the price they have to pay for infuriating our Liu Clan!"
Rodolfo said coldly.
''Grandpa, I prefer to stay quiet and calm and avenge my brother's death by myself in the tournament. Could you ask Peyton for this favor?''
A ferocious determination flashed through Ladd's eyes.
''That's fine. When Austin murdered your brother, my spiritual sense saw the whole scene.
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