Live-in Son-in-law-Chapter 995 995: Evidence

"Another situation pressing down, forcing one's hand. Family Head Mo's eloquence is truly admirable," Lei Zhennan said with a smile that didn't reach his eyes.
Mo Wuji said indifferently, "Every word I speak is sincere. However, I'm not sure what you mean by your words filled with hidden meanings. Could you please speak plainly? No need to beat around the bush."
"Very well! Since Family Head Mo is so straightforward, there's no point for this old man to be coy, lest I make a fool of myself."
"Please, Elder, speak. Wuji is willing to listen to your guidance."
"Guidance, I wouldn't dare say. It's just that there's something I need Family Head Mo to verify."
Mo Wuji nodded slightly.
"Family Head Mo, do you happen to know Qin Yi?"
Everyone was taken aback, looking at Lei Zhennan in confusion.
Mo Wuji smiled, "Although I am poorly learned, I have heard of the notorious name of Blood Shura."
"Have you only heard of it?" Lei Zhennan sneered.
Mo Wuji spoke blandly, "Alright! I admit it."
"You admit it?" Lei Zhennan was stunned, not expecting Mo Wuji to confess so readily, surprising him.
"I haven't finished speaking. Elder, please let me finish. I admit, I not only know Qin Yi but have also conducted many investigations on him. I can say that my understanding of him far exceeds that of anyone present."
Lei Zhennan's old face darkened, and he sneered, "Is that all?"
"What else?" Mo Wuji calmly retorted.
Lei Zhennan sneered, "Family Head Mo, indeed a young talent, no wonder you can rise so quickly and ascend the family head's throne in such a short time. Your composure is impressive indeed."
"If the Elder nods, I think the Lei Family could immediately elect a new head, instead of being leaderless now, making the three of you seniors toil so arduously." Mo Wuji's words were not particularly polite, though spoken calmly, the sarcasm was unmistakable to anyone.
Lei Zhennan's old face turned sullen, Mo Wuji was implicitly mocking that the Mo Family had no capable candidates to find even a single suitable successor for the family head.
The Mo Family elders nodded quietly, satisfied with Mo Wuji's reaction. As the head of the family, one must have some intimidating presence; words from everyone cannot suppress such a head, otherwise, it's mere incompetence.
Mo Hutu, who had already fallen asleep snoring, had a barely perceptible smile at the corner of his mouth.
Lei Zhennan said coldly, "Family Head Mo is right. It's a pity for our Lei Family, full of talents, to now not find a suitable candidate for the family head. But how did all this happen? Can Family Head Mo enlighten us?"
"Elder might be mistaken. Wuji is surnamed Mo, not Lei. Even though I am now the head of the Mo Family, and may assist in other matters, questioning me on your Lei Family's affairs seems rather inappropriate, don't you think?" Mo Wuji responded calmly.
Lei Zhennan's eyes were shadowed as he looked at Mo Wuji, knowing he couldn't subdue Mo Wuji this way.
"Family Head Mo, what if I say that my Lei Family, Nan Family, Fang Family, including your Mo Family, the disciples who entered the Secret Realm were harmed by a wicked person. Would you still think it's unrelated to you?"
Mo Wuji's heart pounded; had Qin Ankang not returned in time, bringing back Qin Yi, he might have lost his composure now.
However, he knew Lei Zhennan had no evidence, everything was mere speculation. As long as he followed what Qin Yi advised, and refused to acknowledge it, Lei Zhennan would have no way.
Mo Wuji feigned surprise, "Could such a thing happen? May I ask, Elder, who is this wicked person you speak of?"
Lei Zhennan fixed a piercing gaze at Mo Wuji and opened his mouth, "The person who caused their deaths is you."
Once the words were out, everyone was stunned.
Soon, rage filled the faces of the Mo Family elders.
"Elder Lei, we respect you as a senior. But this is the Mo Family, carelessly slandering our family head is rather disregarding our Mo Family, isn't it?" Mo Fushui spoke with indignation.
However, Mo Wuji chuckled, waving his hand, "Gentlemen, no need to be angry. Elder Lei was just making a joke with me."
Lei Zhennan sneered, "I speak the truth, it's no joke."
The Mo Family elders were furious. But Mo Wuji's elegant face turned cold, "Since the Elder is not joking, it seems you might have real evidence proving Wuji is the culprit behind the deaths of those who entered the Secret Realm."
"Elder, as a man of high moral standing, you wouldn't speak recklessly without cause. Please present your evidence. If you can indeed prove Wuji is the culprit, I will have nothing to say.
However, if the Elder can't produce evidence, that would be slandering my Mo Family. Don't blame a junior for being disrespectful, and insisting on a statement from you."
Lei Zhennan snorted, looking at Mo Wuji, "Young as you are, your mind and scheming rival us elders. Remarkable indeed. However, if I dared to speak, naturally there is evidence to prove it."
"Oh?" Mo Wuji maintained his composure, though his heart sank slightly; did Lei Zhennan indeed find evidence or was he just bluffing? "Then please, Elder, present the evidence."
Lei Zhennan laughed eerily twice, "Family Head Mo, may I ask, where is that servant Qin Ankang who has been by your side all along?"
Mo Wuji's eyes flickered slightly, responding coldly, "Ankang is standing guard outside the hall."
"Would you dare let him in for this old man to ask a few questions?"
Mo Wuji coldly barked, "Why not? Ankang, come in."
Qin Ankang entered from outside, humble in demeanor, performing salutes one by one, then respectfully standing in the center of the hall.
"Ankang, Elder Lei seems to have something to ask you. Answer whatever he asks without concealment."
"Yes," Qin Ankang replied, bowing.
"Qin Ankang, do you still remember this old man?" Lei Zhennan asked harshly.
Qin Ankang's body slightly trembled, looking at Lei Zhennan with eyes carrying fear and doubt, softly said, "Forgive this old servant's poor eyesight, might I ask who might the Elder be?"
Lei Zhennan's old face darkened, "Do you truly not remember me? We met a few days ago on Tiger Roar Mountain in Yinfeng City."
The crowd was shocked; Tiger Roar Mountain in Yinfeng City was Qin Yi's domain. How could Qin Ankang appear there?
Qin Ankang was full of confusion and humbly said, "Elder, could you be mistaken? This old servant has always stayed with the Young Master, never leaving the Mo Family, let alone going to Tiger Roar Mountain in Yinfeng City. True, a few days ago, this old servant indeed went out once, to buy some high-quality ink and rice paper for the Young Master, which took no more than half a day. Going to Yinfeng City would be impossible with divided focus."
Lei Zhennan's old face reddened with anger, scolded, "Nonsense! Dare you lie in front of this old man? You were caught coming out of Tiger Roar Mountain in Yinfeng City by this old man and others a few days ago, and yet you still deny it."
Qin Ankang showed some fear toward Lei Zhennan's aura, panicked, "Elder, this old servant really doesn't know what you're talking about. This old servant has never left the Mo Family. Why would the Elder falsely accuse this old servant?"
"Fool! Do you know the consequences of lying to this old man?"
"Enough!" Mo Wuji suddenly yelled angrily, his handsome face cold.
Mo Wuji had always been gentle, polite, and suddenly his outburst of anger caught everyone off guard with the intense contrast.