After her transformation and rebirth, she manipulates the innocent and ruthless to overthrow the wor

The second-in-command was clearly stunned by the woman's words.

"You...you are General Xiao's daughter?" He suddenly turned to look at Duan Li, as if trying to find out the truth from her.

Duan Li had already recovered from his previous doubts. At this moment, his face was cold and his expression was calm, making it difficult to tell whether he was real or not.

After a long while, the second-in-command finally let out a deep sigh.

"It was definitely the third leader who did it, back then..."

As the second-in-command slowly revealed the details, Xiao Ran realized that it was almost exactly as she had expected.

There was just one thing that was somewhat unexpected.

It turns out that the master, who had severed ties with his family that day, happened to witness the third leader harming the fourth leader. Thinking of the friendship in Liuyun Village, or perhaps because he was confident in his martial arts skills, he resolutely stepped in to save him, only to find himself trapped.

According to him, he was ambushed by a group of people with strange martial arts styles.

Master Duanli's kung fu was incredibly high, as can be seen from Duanli's own skills.

At that moment, the leader happened to be nearby, and the third leader hurriedly ordered the men in black to stop, while he himself pretended to be a victim and distorted the truth.

Fortunately, the leader was quite discerning in distinguishing right from wrong.

"Who exactly are they? They are..." Duan Li hesitated, then swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

Xiao Ran noticed that his fists, which were placed under the table, were clenched tightly, as if he was trying his best to suppress the turmoil in his heart.

"Your master didn't tell me this; he only said not to investigate them..."

His words still expressed a desire to sever ties and let go of hatred.

“I remember you once mentioned that you also chased a group of men in black to Yindu Temple.”

After a moment's thought, Duan Li nodded slightly.

This is indeed true, but the identities of these men in black remain a mystery to him.

"Did they hurt you?!"

The second-in-command asked anxiously, his tense demeanor suggesting he was present during the conflict.

"No, I saw them leaving my master's room and became suspicious, so I followed them."

"That's good……"

Xiao Ran, however, keenly sensed something amiss and asked, "Does the Second Master know those men in black?"

The second-in-command glanced at her and nodded somewhat solemnly.

"If I'm not mistaken, Li'er should have seen the group of men in black using their light-footed skills."

“Hmm…” Duan Li recalled briefly, his eyes narrowing slightly: “Their footwork is light and graceful, unlike anything I’ve ever seen before…”

"Haha, you little rascal... how much kung fu could you possibly learn in Liuyun Village all this time?" The second leader shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Actually, those people were sent by Young Master Su Ci, which was also your master's last wish."

"Master...why didn't you send those people to come find me directly?"

At this moment, Duanli's face was illuminated by the firelight, creating a play of light and shadow. In Xiao Ran's eyes, he looked like a stray dog, as if his whole being was broken.

The second-in-command seemed reluctant, and thinking of the memories between his master and him, he softened his tone.

"I suppose this is the last bit of dignity your master can have..."

Is it kindness or cruelty to prevent a disciple from seeing his master one last time?

For Xiao Ran, and for millions of people with families, this might be called mercy, since in this way they would not have to witness the most painful state of the deceased.

However... what about Duanli, this child who has relied on his master since childhood and whose life revolves solely around his master?

She thought, cruelty outweighs kindness.