Invincibility Begins with a Super Fairy Manny

Chapter 1607: Chapter 1604: This matter, give me a reasonable explanation (first update)

With the sound of voices, a disturbance was seen at the entrance of the banquet hall, followed closely by Luo Lanting stepping into the venue first.

The moment she appeared in front of everyone, the whole place fell silent, then erupted into an uproar.

Because at that moment, Luo Lanting was still wearing the blood-soaked evening dress.

Coupled with the scars covering her body, which although much better, still appeared terribly hideous and shocking at first glance.

Seeing this scene, everyone present felt a twinge in their hearts, and many people’s faces changed drastically.

Because among those present, many had no idea what had happened tonight.

So when they saw the scarred Luo Lanting, they immediately realized that tonight’s gathering was anything but simple.

Might even lead to a significant incident.

Thus they all shut their mouths and watched solemnly.

As for those like the Hundred Refinements Sect Leader Min Huafeng who knew the inside story, their expressions were equally grim.

Because Luo Lanting appearing in this form was clearly a warning to them.

And the implications of this were quite chilling upon reflection.

In such a tense atmosphere, no one noticed Xue An, who followed closely behind Luo Lanting.

Even if someone saw him, they simply thought he was a new expert recruited by Luo Lanting.

Soon.

The disturbance in the banquet hall gradually subsided.

Luo Lanting took her position at the center, expressionlessly scanning the crowd.

The banquet hall was dead silent, so quiet that one could hear the sound of people breathing.

In this suffocatingly oppressive atmosphere, after a full cup of tea’s time had passed, Luo Lanting slowly retracted her gaze and softly began to speak.

"I am very disappointed!"

Those four simple words sent a shudder through many, as if struck by lightning.

Luo Lanting continued to speak in an extremely calm tone.

"I also know that in this city, or rather in this world, betrayal has become commonplace, but I always believed that The Flower of Extreme Evil and all of you here were different!"

"Because I have been striving with all my might to change everything! But I failed!"

Luo Lanting’s tone carried no waves, but to everyone present, it was filled with ultimate weariness and disappointment.

This made many people silently lower their heads.

"Just as you have seen, tonight I encountered a deadly ambush and almost died out there! The wounds on my body are still bleeding, but that doesn’t matter because I failed! And failure must come with a price, so this is what I deserve, and I have no complaints!"

Luo Lanting’s voice echoed across the banquet hall, and everyone’s expressions became subtly complex.

Some lowered their heads, their eyes flickering with light, pondering something unknown.

Min Huacang was no exception, with a guilty heart, he lowered his head, contemplating Luo Lanting’s words over and over.

What did she mean by this?

Could it be that she’s not planning to pursue this matter?

Hmm, it should be just like that! After all, the scale of this incident involved so many, and if she were to really pursue it, the consequences would be unpredictable, even possibly unbearable for The Flower of Extreme Evil.

Thinking of this, Min Huafeng secretly sighed in relief.

Yet before a smile could form on his face.

Luo Lanting leaned forward, resting her hand on the table, casting a cold gaze over the entire hall.

"But there’s one thing that’s undeniable, and that is everyone should pay the price for their actions, now that I have been punished as deserved, shouldn’t it be your turn next?"

That sentence was like a thunderbolt, causing Min Huacang and others to change color dramatically.

Luo Lanting seemed oblivious as she continued in a soothing tone, "Since I was attacked, there’s been no stir in the whole city, not even from those of you who should have been the first to know, none of you acted!"

"It seemed as if you had all agreed beforehand to keep silent on the matter!"

"Doesn’t this... require a reasonable explanation for me?"

Having finished speaking, the hall was terrifyingly silent.

Luo Lanting scanned the room, a mocking expression gradually appearing on her face, "What? You don’t want to even give me a reasonable explanation? Or am I not even worthy of your courtesy?"

Still, no one made a sound.

"Very well, since you are unwilling to speak, then I will actively inquire!"

As she spoke, Luo Lanting’s gaze settled on Min Huafeng, "Sect Leader Min, do you not intend to say anything?"

Min Huafeng trembled all over and lamented inwardly.

How unlucky could he be to be called upon for questioning?

But since the question was already directed at him, it was certainly not viable to remain silent, so he raised his head and forced a smile.

"Respected Sect Master, I have nothing to say because I truly don’t know what happened!"

"Oh? You know nothing?" Luo Lanting said lightly.

"Yes! I truly know nothing! In fact, I’ve been unwell recently, so I went to bed early tonight, didn’t notice anything unusual at all!" Min Huafeng said sincerely.

"You didn’t even know it rained tonight?" Luo Lanting asked coldly.

"Uh... of course, I knew that!" Min Huafeng hesitated to say.

Luo Lanting smiled, "Sect Leader Min, do you know why I asked you first?"

"I don’t know!"

"Because your Hundred Refinements Sect is closest to where I was attacked, and at such a close distance, numerous Xing Luodao assassins appeared! Yet you tell me you know nothing, do you think I would believe that? Or do you think... Sect Leader Min considers me a fool?"

Min Huafeng was rendered speechless, his eyes flickering uncertainly, ultimately his expression gradually grew sullen,

"Sect Master Luo, you make a good point! Yes, there was indeed such a grand display of Xing Luodao assassins, how could I not have known? But there’s one thing I need to state in advance!"

"My Hundred Refinements Sect and your Flower of Extreme Evil are merely allies, not subordinate relationships!"

Luo Lanting nodded, "I am aware of that!"

"As long as Sect Master Luo acknowledges it, considering we are allies, even if I had indeed heard something, but did not inform you in time, this shouldn’t count as a fault, should it?"

Luo Lanting shook her head, "It does not!"

Min Huafeng’s demeanor grew increasingly smug, then he sneered and said, "Moreover, what kind of force is Xing Luodao? How could my insignificant Hundred Refinements Sect provoke them? So even if I knew something, but out of fear, I chose not to tell you! Sect Master Luo, do you intend to hold me accountable for that?"

This series of counter-arguments not only lit up the eyes of many similarly guilty individuals, who began to clamor.

"Sect Leader Min is absolutely right! We are only allies with The Flower of Extreme Evil, how can there be talk of fault?"

"Indeed! Moreover, neither The Flower of Extreme Evil nor Xing Luodao are entities we can afford to offend. We simply wish to avoid conflict and protect ourselves, is that wrong?"