Chapter 986: The Tie Family Fort’s Invitation (1/2)

Tie Chengdong’s eyes looked around for a moment, then stepped to Tie Qianyuan, saying, “Fort Lord, what Tie Yang said is reasonable. Since this person can steal the technique manual, it is very likely he received help from inside, and Huang Xiaolong is the biggest suspect.”

“Precisely so, Fort Lord. This Huang Xiaolong’s origin is unknown, suspicion is not uncalled for.” A Tie Family Fort Elder echoed in agreement.

Tie Qianyuan’s expression was calm as he asked, “According to you both, what should be done then?”

“We should first capture and detain Huang Xiaolong in the ice dungeon. After the matter is clearly investigated, and this is truly unrelated to him, we will release him.” Tie Chengdong proposed, sounding righteous.

Tie Xianlan who had been standing quietly at the side was angered, “Just because Elder brother Huang has been going to the library it means he’s the biggest suspect? In recent days, other than Elder brother Huang, Tie Yang and many other disciples have been frequently appearing at the library, doesn't that mean Tie Yang is also a suspect?”

Tie Mu quickly followed up, “Exactly, since you want to lock up Elder brother Huang, then Tie Yang and the others must be locked up as well!”

Tie Chengdong’s smooth forehead wrinkled slightly in dissatisfaction, “Tie Yang and the others are our Tie Family Fort disciples, they do not need to cooperate with outsiders to steal technique manuals from the library.”

Tie Mu scoffed, “Tie Yang and the other disciples wouldn't collude with outsiders simply because of that reason? Elder Tie Chengdong, how can you be sure he did not?”

Tie Chengdong was stumped.

Huang Xiaolong remained unperturbed as if the incident was unrelated to him. He was waiting to see how Tie Qianyuan would handle this matter.

Tie Qianyuan spoke, “Stop now. I’ve already investigated this thief, he is a person from the neighboring country’s Fu Family, and the person he was in cahoots with is none other than Chu Ming!” His finger pointed at the figure lying like a corpse on the ground. It was the guard captain Huang Xiaolong knocked out earlier.

Everyone was shocked, they did not see this coming.

The spy was actually Chu Ming! Even Tie Yang had an incredulous expression on his face.

“Fort Lord, this, could there be a mistake?” Tie Qianyuan asked hesitantly.

At this moment, Tie Qianyuan’s gaze turned cold, “Are you doubting me?” A Second Order Heavenly God Realm’s pressure came from his body, stagnating the surrounding air flow.

Tie Chengdong hurriedly replied: “I dare not.”

“Tie Chengdong, if my memory serves me right, this Chu Ming was recruited by you into our Tie Family Fort?” Tie Qianyuan asked, but it sounded more like a statement. “Moreover, it was also you who proposed he take up the position of guard captain.”

Tie Chengdong paled, his nerves strung tight as he hastened to explain, “Fort Lord, I have run a background check on Chu Ming in the past. I thought he was a disciple of our country’s Chu Family, that was the reason I recruited him into Tie Family Fort. I wasn't aware he was actually a disciple of a neighboring country’s family!”

Tie Qianyuan scoffed, “I will investigate clearly if this is related to you, however, even if you're not involved in this incident, it is a fact that Chu Ming was recruited by you. According to the Tie Family Fort rules, you can no longer hold the Big Elder position. Hand over the Big Elder identity token.” His aura was locked onto Tie Chengdong as he said this.

Fury gleamed in Tie Chengdong’s eyes. His expression changed a few times as he struggled with unwillingness and hesitation, but in the end, he still took out the Big Elder identity token. After handing it over, Tie Chengdong and his son Tie Yang stormed off.

A split second before he turned away, Tie Chengdong shot Huang Xiaolong a venomous glare, not bothering to disguise the killing intent he felt toward him.

Tie Qianyuan ignored Tie Chengdong as he turned to Huang Xiaolong, sounding apologetic, “Young hero Huang, Tie Yang leading the guards over to bring you to the Punishment Hall was acting on his own. On behalf of the Tie Family Fort, I apologize.”

Watching his attitude, Huang Xiaolong let the incident rest.

“May I ask if Young hero Huang is interested in staying in my Tie Family Fort? We’re still missing a candidate to fill the last open position in our Guest Elder ranks.”

“Guest Elder?” Huang Xiaolong didn’t expect this Tie Qianyuan would try to recruit him to be a Tie Family Fort’s Guest Elder.

After reading through many books in recent days, he was aware what the position of a Guest Elder of the Tie Family Fort meant.