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"Going out? Alone?" Martial Emperor Ding asked when he heard that.
"Yes." Zi Tianhao nodded.
"Did you not bring any followers?" Martial Emperor Ding continued asking.
"I am just a newcomer, Martial King. How could I have any followers?" Zi Tianhao shook his head and smiled.
"Where did you go when you went out? Did anyone see you..." Martial Emperor Ding narrowed his eyes and asked again.
"Well, I'm afraid it's not easy to be sure, because I have been to many places. Even if someone sees me, I don't know who it is!" Zi Tianhao pretended to be helpless.
"In other words, no one can prove your whereabouts in the past period of time." Martial Emperor Ding's expression immediately became suspicious.
All the Martial King present started whispering to each other, and they all looked at Zi Tianhao with suspicion in their eyes.
Xiao Zhengchun and the four elders of Xiao Family also looked very serious.
"You can say that." Zi Tianhao nodded, although he knew what he said. It would undoubtedly increase the degree of suspicion, but as long as Martial Emperor Ding didn't have enough evidence, it was also impossible to accuse him and Xiao Chuxuan of trespassing into Sacrificial Yuan Cave.
"Martial Emperor Ding, this Martial Emperor Bai just came to our Xiao Family. I reckon he doesn't even know where the Sacrificial Yuan Cave is. Let alone breaking into the Sacrificial Yuan Cave. " At this moment, Xiao Zhengchun hesitated for a moment before speaking on behalf of Zi Tianhao. Because he didn't think that Zi Tianhao had any reason to intrude into the Sacrificial Yuan Cave.
"Patriarch, although that's the case, it's a matter of great importance. I think it's better to ask him about it." Martial Emperor Ding cupped his hands towards Xiao Zhengchun and replied.
"Patriarch, what Martial Emperor Ding said is correct. If Martial Emperor Bai has never done it before, naturally, those who are clear will be clear." Elder Zheng, who Zi Tianhao had met before, spoke up immediately.
When Xiao Zhengchun heard this, he could only continue to observe the situation.
"Martial Emperor Bai, I don't mind letting my Howling Wind Dog King smell your scent." At this time, Martial Emperor Ding said to Zi Tianhao.
"Of course." Zi Tianhao still had a calm expression on his face.
Martial Emperor Ding shook his hand and immediately opened the Void Realm. In an instant, the shadow of a dog as tall as a man came out from the Void Realm. It was wearing a set of short white and black fur. Its body was long and thin, and its limbs were strong and powerful. Its Qi was not ordinary. However... The most surprising thing was that this dog had two heads... One was white and the other was black. Its face was like that of a lion, and it looked very ferocious.
"So there's actually such a precious beast." This was the first time Zi Tianhao had seen such a rare beast.
"Meng, is there anything amazing about this Howling Wind Dog King?" However, Zi Tianhao didn't dare to be careless. He immediately asked Meng with his mind.
"Howling Wind Dog King, a scouting-type treasure beast, because of its unique physiological structure. It gives it an extraordinary sense of smell that can't escape its nose even from a thousand meters away. In addition, the Howling Wind Hound King's bodily fluids can release a type of pheromone that can be tracked. Once it was touched, it could not be removed for three days. Therefore, the Howling Wind Hound King is also known as the King of Tracking Beasts. " Meng immediately retrieved the information about the Howling Wind Dog King from Zi Tianhao.
"Looks like this will be troublesome." Zi Tianhao's heart skipped a beat, and his eyes immediately turned cold, because he didn't expect Martial Emperor Ding to have such a precious beast that was good at scouting and tracking. Although he had already changed his appearance when he broke into the Sacrificial Yuan Cave, however, the smell on his body couldn't be changed. If he had known this earlier... He would have tried to cover up his smell, but now... It was too late to make up for it, so he had to take it one step at a time.
At this time, the Howling Wind Dog King had already walked in front of Zi Tianhao and started circling around him. Its two heads kept shaking left and right, and it stared at Zi Tianhao as if it was staring at its prey. After walking for more than half a circle, one of the white heads bared its fangs and brandished its claws as it roared at Zi Tianhao. It was as if it was facing a formidable enemy.
Seeing this, Martial Emperor Ding's face darkened, "Martial Emperor Bai, are you sure you have never been to the Sacrificial Yuan Cave?"
"Martial Emperor Ding, what do you mean by this?" Zi Tianhao knew that the Howling Wind Hound King must have found out that the smell on his body was very similar to what was left outside Sacrificial Yuan Cave. Therefore, he became alert, but he naturally wouldn't admit it obediently.
"My Howling Wind Dog King has already sensed your scent and clearly appeared outside the Sacrificial Yuan Cave. Do you want to explain it to me?" Martial Emperor Ding immediately questioned.
When Martial King heard this, he also became restless. Xiao Zhengchun and the four Zhang Long also looked at each other in surprise.
"I really don't know about this. Just like what Patriarch Xiao said. I really don't know what Sacrificial Yuan Cave is in Xiao Family. However... When I first came to the Xiao Family, didn't I stroll around the place first? Perhaps I accidentally came to the Sacrificial Yuan Cave... " Zi Tianhao explained unhurriedly.
"Martial Emperor Bai, isn't it a bit unreasonable to explain it in such a way? The Sacrificial Yuan Cave is heavily guarded. If you have been there before... Someone must have seen you. However, there doesn't seem to be such a record in the records of the Sacrificial Yuan Cave's guards... " Martial Emperor Ding's suspicion deepened.
"Does this mean that Martial Emperor Ding thinks that I am a suspect?" Zi Tianhao asked back.
"Just from the fact that you were unable to prove your previous whereabouts, as well as the smell on your body and the smell that was left outside the Sacrificial Yuan Cave, I can tell that you are similar. I have to suspect that you might be the man among the two men and woman who broke into the Sacrificial Yuan Cave. " Martial Emperor Ding also said in a straightforward manner.
"Martial Emperor Ding, if you really want to doubt me, I have no objections. But if you ask me, a new Martial King, what reason do I have to trespass the Sacrificial Yuan Cave? Furthermore, it's a woman. No one else knows about this. But Patriarch Xiao should know that when I came to the Xiao Family... I brought a servant who served me and was also a man. I have only been in the Xiao Family for a few days, so I don't think I have the chance to know any woman. Then, Martial Emperor Ding, could it be that you suspect that my follower is actually a woman? If that's the case, why don't we ask him to verify his identity... " Zi Tianhao argued with all his might.2
Martial Emperor Ding heard Zi Tianhao's unchanging face when he questioned him, and even retaliated aggressively. He also hesitated, because if Zi Tianhao really was one of the suspects who trespassed into the Sacrificial Yuan Cave... Logically speaking, he should have felt guilty, but he couldn't see any signs of guilt on Zi Tianhao's face. He had a posture that showed that he wasn't afraid of the consequences, but he had some concerns in his heart.
"Patriarch Xiao, do you think I will be one of those two suspicious people?" Zi Tianhao turned to Xiao Zhengchun and asked.
Xiao Zhengchun was silent for a moment after being asked. Because he wasn't there at that time, it was impossible to confirm whether Zi Tianhao was one of the two suspicious people. However, through the interrogation and the smell of the Howling Wind Dog King, Zi Tianhao did have something suspicious. But this didn't mean that Zi Tianhao was the suspect. Thus... For a moment, it was difficult for him to answer.
"Chief, I think it's better to invite Martial Emperor Bai to stay in the Jade Hall for a few days." Martial Emperor Ding obviously wouldn't give up just because of a few words from Zi Tianhao. He immediately asked Xiao Zhengchun for permission.
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