413: Chapter 413 Unraveling the Mystery

In an instant, the air in the room dropped to freezing point, and it became so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

Xiao Qingxuan and Leng Bingyan felt a chill in their hearts. Their beautiful eyes looked at Xiao Shian in disbelief, wondering if they had misheard.

Meanwhile, Aya, who was boiling water over the fire, held a piece of firewood she was about to add, frozen in place. A trace of unease flashed deep in her eyes.

The "crackling" sound of the burning firewood became the only faint sound in the room.

The short few breaths felt agonizing and long.

"Haha... haha..."

After being stunned for a long while, Xiao Shian threw his head back and let out a loud laugh.

"I didn't expect my worthy son-in-law to have such a humorous side. This kind of joke shouldn't be made!"

Xiao Shian waved his hand. "I was actually startled by you... haha..."

Lin Xiao did not respond, but simply looked at him with a composed, playful, and mocking gaze.

"Father, are you really the Leader of the Moon Worship Cult?"

After Xiao Qingxuan snapped out of it, she asked with a complicated gaze.

Recalling how Lin Xiao had seen through various conspiracies and schemes along the way, Xiao Qingxuan's belief in the man's wisdom had reached the level of "blind faith."

Even if the man before her was her biological father, Xiao Qingxuan was more willing to believe Lin Xiao.

Moreover, it was inherently illogical for the Leader of the Moon Worship Cult to flee while leaving Xiao Shian behind.

It was only out of father-daughter affection that she hadn't questioned it earlier.

Leng Bingyan also reacted. Realizing something was wrong, her gaze turned wary.

"Xuan'er, by asking this, are you doubting me?" Xiao Shian's face showed an expression of grief and pain.

Looking at her father's weathered face, Xiao Qingxuan bit her lip, not knowing what to say.

"Let me speak instead."

Lin Xiao knew that for a woman, it was difficult to press her biological father too hard.

Since that was the case, it was better for him to reveal it.

"Actually, there's something I've been keeping from you, my wife."

Lin Xiao casually picked up the teapot and poured himself a cup while saying:

"Prince Bai's maternal grandfather, Ji Wujiu, is the Supreme Elder of Blade Mountain. But in reality, Ji Wujiu has an elder brother, and that is the Blade Emperor, Ji Wuming!"

The two women couldn't help but be startled.

"So the reason husband killed the Blade Emperor was because of this relationship?"

Lin Xiao shook his head. "I haven't finished. His truly dangerous identity is his second one... the Right Protector of the Moon Worship Cult."

As soon as these words were spoken, Xiao Qingxuan and Leng Bingyan gasped.

As for Xiao Shian, his eyelids twitched.

"How did husband know?"

Lin Xiao grinned. "Long before I killed Prince Bai, I eliminated Ji Wujiu. To save his life, that old man told me quite a few secrets."

"However, at that time, I hadn't come into contact with the Moon Worship Cult yet, so I didn't fully grasp many of his words, nor did I dare to believe them rashly."

"It wasn't until I encountered the assassination at Ten Thousand Poison Cave and met the Blade Emperor and his disciple that I realized the meaning of the secrets Ji Wujiu mentioned that day."

Xiao Qingxuan realized: "No wonder husband asked about Ji Wujiu in front of the people from Blade Mountain before. It turns out you were testing the Blade Emperor!?"

Both women completely believed Lin Xiao's words; after all, they were logically sound.

There was some confusion in Xiao Shian's eyes. He clearly didn't quite believe that Ji Wujiu would reveal the relationship between the Blade Emperor and the Moon Worship Cult for no reason.

But Ji Wujiu was dead, and dead men tell no tales. How could he refute this?

Lin Xiao saw Xiao Shian's frustration and felt inwardly smug: I'll just weave a story of half-truths and half-lies, let's see what you do!

"One thing I was most curious about before was why a Great Grandmaster like the Blade Emperor would be willing to serve under someone as a Right Protector?"

"This question was only answered today when I met you, father-in-law. I've finally seen the light."

Lin Xiao smiled and said, "Only the most powerful person in the world, someone who can rightfully sit on the throne, is worthy of the Blade Emperor's assistance, right?"

Xiao Shian chuckled and shook his head. "Although I am the Retired Emperor, Western Shu has already fallen. Am I worthy of the Blade Emperor's condescension?"

"On the contrary, adding flowers to a brocade is not as good as providing charcoal in the snow. Assisting the legitimate royal bloodline of the Great Zheng Dynasty in distress is exactly what the Blade Emperor wanted."

"This is much more brilliant than being a dog for the Imperial Dynasty's royal family. The Blade Emperor joined the Moon Worship Cult precisely because he was looking at the future rewards."

"Not only that, as the true controller behind the Ji Family, he has been invisibly influencing Prince Bai."

"The many generals under Prince Bai with Blade Mountain backgrounds are the best proof."

Lin Xiao sighed with emotion. "Thinking about it, if I hadn't interfered, Prince Bai would have already annexed the Yan Region, taken the Western Territory, and dominated the North."

"But he probably never dreamed that he was just a pawn of the Leader of the Moon Worship Cult... oh no, a pawn of you, father-in-law."

Xiao Qingxuan and Leng Bingyan were already getting goosebumps listening to this.

The Rebellion of the Kings and Prince Bai raising troops in revolt—all of it actually had the shadow of the Moon Worship Cult behind it!?

No wonder Lin Xiao was targeted by the Moon Worship Cult!

To the Moon Worship Cult, Lin Xiao was the biggest stumbling block! He had ruined such a great situation!!

"My worthy son-in-law, everything you've said is just speculation. To say I am the Leader of the Moon Worship Cult, you need at least some real evidence, don't you?"

Xiao Shian looked somewhat displeased and frowned.

Lin Xiao was not hurried. He turned back and looked at the cold-faced Aya.

"Aya... is your daughter, isn't she?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Xiao Qingxuan and Leng Bingyan snapped their heads toward Aya, once again dumbfounded.

Aya's delicate body shuddered. Looking as if she had seen a god or ghost, she stared at Lin Xiao in disbelief.

Xiao Shian could no longer keep his composure. His face turned pale, and his eyes showed terror.

At this point, the expressions of the two had already revealed the truth!

What Lin Xiao said was true!

"Father! This... what on earth is going on!?"

Xiao Qingxuan did indeed feel a unique sensation from Aya. So... she was her own sister!?

"You... you... exactly from where..."

Xiao Shian's voice trembled. The young man before him was too terrifying!

He felt like a clown in this young man's eyes, and everything he had done was so ridiculous and laughable.

This feeling was unprecedented!

"At this point, is there any meaning in asking how I know?"

Lin Xiao said proudly, "I have been able to overcome all obstacles and eliminate countless powerful enemies. Even a Great Grandmaster is nothing more than a soul lost to my hand. How could a mere Leader of the Moon Worship Cult like you comprehend how I have reached where I am today?"

"..." Xiao Shian gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, his eyes full of resentment.

"What, not convinced?"

Lin Xiao pointed at Aya. "She isn't called Aya, but is your Moon Worship Cult's Saintess!"

"And her mother is the mother of Emperor Hong's eldest son, First Prince Li Chengqi—Consort De, who is also the princess of the Great Peacock Kingdom, Princess Yalan."

"You, Xiao Shian, and Princess Yalan had an affair and gave birth to her eighteen years ago... only then was there her, 'Xiao Anya'!"

"Is what I've said not clear enough?"

Lin Xiao's words, spoken one by one, were like a thunderclap overhead!

As soon as he finished speaking, a "clatter" was heard as the tea bowl in Xiao Qingxuan's hand fell to the ground.

The woman's eyes were glistening with tears as she looked at her respected father in shock, anger, and disbelief.

"Father... is what husband said all true?"