Live-in Son-in-law-Chapter 943 943: Speculation

Fang Haohong looked at the Great Elder, "What are you trying to say?"
The Great Elder solemnly said, "I suspect someone doesn't want to see our Five Great Families reconcile."
"Who are you suspicious of?"
"Baihua Pavilion, Mo Family."
Fang Haohong's eyes flickered, "Tell me your thoughts."
"Currently, our Fang Family, Lei Family, and Nan Family have lost outstanding disciples from the younger generation in the Secret Realm, with no successors. But how did they die? We still haven't figured it out. However, disciples from Baihua Pavilion survived, and Mo Wuji from Mo Family also survived.
I have always suspected that it's an intrigue jointly devised by Bai Jingqing from Baihua Pavilion and Mo Wuji to kill the others in the Secret Realm.
Moreover, I heard that some time ago, the Mo Family Young Master publicly declared his intent to marry Baihua Pavilion's Holy Daughter, but Mo Honghai has never liked him and rejected it outright."
Fang Haohong frowned, "How is this related to Zhuo Mu's death?"
"Family Head, to my knowledge, the promising young talents all adored Bai Jingqing from Baihua Pavilion. But now, these people are all dead. Who stands to benefit the most?"
"Beneficiary?" Fang Haohong couldn't understand, asking, "Who is it?"
"Mo Wuji. As I connected all the clues and pondered deeply, I discovered something interesting: the biggest beneficiary is Mo Wuji," the Great Elder explained.
Everyone was slightly startled, and they suddenly understood.
"Indeed, Mo Wuji's position in the Mo Family is awkward; he was rejected by everyone and nearly killed by Mo Honghai. But after coming out of the Secret Realm, this kid advanced rapidly, gaining all the benefits.
With the other families' outstanding disciples dead, the only one who is a match for Bai Jingqing is Mo Wuji. From a despised bastard, he transformed into the Mo Family Young Master, possibly marrying Bai Jingqing and winning the beauty, indeed the biggest beneficiary."
The Great Elder sneered coldly, "Not only that, I always had doubts about the incident at the Fang Family last time. Mo Wuji is accompanied by a master like Mo Fushui, and Bai Jingqing by someone like Chen Qingxia, yet they are inexplicably captured and detained in our Fang Family dungeon.
Everything is connected to Mo Wuji. I suspect that Second Elder Fang Zan was also used by someone.
I suspect this kid has grand ambitions; the previous Fang Family incident caused the disintegration of the Five Great Families. And this was orchestrated by him. Therefore, I suspect the one who least wants the Five Great Families' alliance is him. Although I don't yet understand his purpose, I feel all issues originate with this kid."
Everyone fell into silence.
Fang Haohong spoke in a low tone, "Can a youngster truly possess such terrifying cunning?"
"Family Head, he is not an ordinary youngster. He has always been a nameless figure, unnoticed, suffering humiliation in Mo Family. However, after emerging from the Secret Realm, he achieved immediate success.
Most crucially, he mastered the Mo Family's Painting Sword, which hasn't been practiced by anyone for centuries. Can you learn it simply by visiting the Secret Realm? I suspect he mastered it long ago, waiting for a chance to showcase it.
This kid has been holding back for long. Such depth of fortitude and steadiness even surpasses us who've lived for a century. He shouldn't be underestimated."
The Great Elder spoke in an engaging manner, articulating convincingly.
It's likely Qin Yi and Mo Wuji didn't expect Fang Family's Great Elder to be so thorough in thinking. Despite lacking any direct evidence, he guessed almost everything accurately.
Fang Haohong looked at Zhuo Mu's body, pondering for a moment, "These are merely our speculations without concrete evidence. Besides, with Mo Wuji's cultivation, he couldn't have killed Zhuo Mu."
The Great Elder's expression temporarily stiffened; indeed, with Mo Wuji's cultivation, killing Zhuo Mu was implausible. Not even Mo Wuji, only the Five Great Families' Family Heads could accomplish it. However, Mo Family's Family Head Mo Honghai has always disapproved of Mo Wuji, therefore, he wouldn't act.
So, who exactly killed Zhuo Mu?
"Could it be that Mo Wuji and Qin Yi teamed up, divulging our plans to Qin Yi, then Qin Yi infiltrated our Fang Family to kill Zhuo Mu?" Fang Wwen suddenly thought of this possibility, and spoke it aloud.
Yet, as he spoke, everyone froze. Especially the Great Elder, like a sudden flash of inspiration, because this possibility was strong.
"It's highly likely; Qin Yi killed the Su Family's Family Head, and indeed has the capability to kill Zhuo Mu."
Fang Haohong looked at the Great Elder, "If this is true, then I can't understand what benefit Mo Wuji and Qin Yi would gain by joining forces given Mo Family's relationship with Qin Yi."
The Great Elder lowered his head in contemplation, shaking his head slightly, "This is still unclear, but it's ultimately about benefits. Perhaps Qin Yi promised to help Mo Wuji ascend to the position of Mo Family Head. However, now, I'm almost certain; Mo Wuji is problematic."
"Mo Honghai always wanted to pass the Family Head position onto someone from his lineage, but is plagued by Mo Family Elders supporting Mo Wuji, causing him great distress. I presume he wishes to eliminate Mo Wuji, simply lacking opportunity.
Hence, I believe we should lend him a hand. Urge Mo Family to investigate Mo Wuji themselves, then inform the Lei Family and Nan Family. When evidence emerges implicating Mo Wuji, Mo Family Elders won't be able to protect him."
Fang Wwen spoke with a face full of sinister intent.
The Great Elder stroked his beard gently, smiling, "An excellent strategy."
Fang Haohong mirrored a similar sinister grin, coldly smiling, "Although Zhuo Mu is dead, our plans against Qin Yi must be temporarily shelved. But managing to get rid of Mo Wuji, this genius, will ensure our Fang Family's security for a century. Without Mo Wuji, Mo Family's future development aligns with our Fang Family's starting line.
Mo Honghai, that fool, harbors too small a vision, narrow-minded, focusing merely on immediate profits, aiming to pass Family Head onto his lineage. However, his lineage, after the deaths of Mo Tianhao and Mo Tianwei, is left with incompetent heirs.
We must admit Mo Wuji is talented, but unfortunately, Mo Honghai is too petty-minded to accommodate him. Otherwise, in coming decades, under his guidance, Mo Family's influence would surely elevate further."
Fang Family members couldn't help but laugh, faces full of sinister expressions.
Fang Honghai added, "Ninth Elder."
An elder as thin as a bamboo stick stepped out; he was Fang Family's Ninth Elder, Fang Zhu.
"Ninth Elder, immediately head to Mo Family and relay every detail to Mo Honghai unreservedly. I think upon learning of our suspicions, he will certainly be pleased."
Fang Zhu nodded, "Rest assured, Family Head, I guarantee every word is delivered."
"Go, and thank you for your hard work!"
Fang Zhu turned and soared into the sky.
Fang Haohong chuckled menacingly, then said, "Finally, something good has happened. Let's tidy this place up so it doesn't annoy us. Zhuo Mu, that useless piece of waste, was intended to aid against Qin Yi, but ended up killed, proving utterly worthless."