In another corner of the Imperial Dragon Villa, within a secret chamber, on the same night.
Lei Ming and Shen Kuo were conversing when Feng Jun soon entered the chamber.
Feng Jun stepped forward and cupped his hands in a salute to Lei Ming, "Villa Master, you were looking for me?"
"Mm."
Lei Ming glanced at Shen Jun with an intensely cold gaze and said, "Feng Jun, how long have you been with me?"
Feng Jun was taken aback for a moment, then he pondered and replied, "At least ten years? What's wrong?"
"Ten years, and after ten years you still don't understand my nature?"
Lei Ming's chilling voice finally made Feng Jun's heart tremble. He then hastily and cautiously inquired, "Villa Master, have I done something wrong?"
"Hmph!"
Lei Ming snorted coldly and said with chilling intensity, "Tell me, how did you collude with Death God to release those people from the Hidden Group?"
Shen Kuo had already informed Lei Ming about the secret realm.
After much thought, Lei Ming had understood everything. There must have been a slip-up that night when they apprehended the thief.
And the primary suspect was Feng Jun.
Coupled with the previous incident where Death God had assisted Hu Qing in reclaiming Frost City.
It was clear that the days Death God had been missing must have been spent rescuing those from the Hidden Group.
During this period, Feng Jun had just delivered supplies, yet he hadn't noticed anything unusual. How was that possible?
Therefore, considering everything, Feng Jun was undoubtedly suspicious.
"I..."
Feeling the chilling killing intent in Lei Ming's eyes, Feng Jun began to sweat profusely.
He had followed Lei Ming for a long time and understood Lei Ming's temperament exceptionally well. If Lei Ming hadn't been absolutely certain, he wouldn't have revealed everything.
Thus, Lei Ming must have possessed all his incriminating evidence.
With this thought, Feng Jun felt his legs weaken, and he couldn't help but kneel on the ground.
"Villa Master, I was momentarily foolish and coerced by Death God. I beg you to give me a chance..."
Feng Jun knew that since Lei Ming was aware of the matter, he would not let him off. And he didn't want to die.
Therefore, his only hope of survival was to beg for mercy with all his might.
"It really was you!"
"Tell me, why did you betray me, and what conditions did Death God offer you!"
Lei Ming looked coldly at Feng Jun. Although he was a long-time subordinate and had pleaded for mercy, the killing intent in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest.
"Villa Master, your subordinate felt it was unfair!"
"Your subordinate has followed you for so many years and is still only a captain, while Zhan Wufeng just joined you and immediately became a commander..."
"Therefore, under Death God's misleading persuasion, I harbored thoughts of betrayal. He offered me no conditions, only saying he would spare my life in the end..."
Feng Jun, already terrified by Lei Ming's killing intent, answered all of Lei Ming's questions truthfully.
Little did he know, the more he said, the better. Perhaps Lei Ming would have spared his life if he hadn't said these things. But by confessing, Lei Ming's killing intent became uncontrollable.
After all, if Feng Jun betrayed him without any benefit, then Feng Jun's loyalty was hardly commendable!
Already furious, and then considering Death God's attitude towards him, Lei Ming's heart was filled with surging killing intent.
You want to spare his life?
I will kill Feng Jun right now and see how you plan to spare him!
With that thought, Lei Ming looked at Feng Jun and said casually, "Feng Jun, although you have confessed truthfully, you have still betrayed me. Your life is spared, but you cannot escape punishment. Are you willing to accept it?"
"Willing! Willing!"
Upon hearing this, Feng Jun repeatedly nodded in agreement.
He had originally thought he was doomed. Now that Lei Ming said he would spare his life, he was naturally grateful and quickly expressed his thanks.
Seeing this, Lei Ming showed a satisfied smile and continued, "After all, you have been with me for so many years. Even without merit, you have rendered service.
Therefore, I haven't decided how to punish you yet. How about this, for now, you will be imprisoned!"
"Good, good, good, whatever the Villa Master says."
Feng Jun nodded repeatedly and agreed. In his eyes, preserving his life was all that mattered.
Moreover, being imprisoned was not necessarily a bad thing.
He would not have to participate in the struggle between Death God and Lei Ming. Once they decided the victor, he would be fine.
If Lei Ming won, he would only receive a minor punishment. After all, with his position as Villa Master secured, Lei Ming would surely be in a good mood and wouldn't dwell on his actions.
If the opposite happened, and Death God won, that would be even better for him.
He could simply say that he was apprehended because he was trying to help Death God, and at that time, Death God, seeing his suffering, would likely give him a lucrative position.
With this thought, Feng Jun did not hesitate and immediately took the Spirit Sealing Pill that Lei Ming handed him.
"Hehehehe..."
Just as Feng Jun felt his entire spiritual energy being sealed, Lei Ming's laughter suddenly echoed.
The laughter was incredibly sinister, sending a chill down his spine.
"Villa Master..."
Lei Ming's gaze fell upon Feng Jun, and he spoke with chilling intent, "Feng Jun, do you really think I would overlook your betrayal?"
"Uh... what do you mean?"
Feng Jun's body jolted, and his eyes were filled with confusion. If Lei Ming wanted his life, why would he waste a Spirit Sealing Pill?
Seeing Feng Jun's bewildered gaze, Lei Ming sneered and said, "I understand your confusion. Since you're about to die, I'll tell you."
"I made you take the Spirit Sealing Pill simply to ensure this happens without anyone knowing!"
Feng Jun's entire spiritual energy had been sealed.
Now, even a Yellow-tier cultivator could easily subdue Feng Jun. Therefore, Lei Ming no longer concealed anything.
As he spoke, Lei Ming's eyes turned towards Shen Kuo, and he gave him a meaningful look.
"This..."
Shen Kuo hesitated slightly. After all, he had followed Lei Ming alongside Feng Jun for many years, and he found it truly difficult to act.
However, after a brief moment, he finally drew his long sword. He could not disobey Lei Ming's order!
If he did not act now, not only would Feng Jun die, but he would also have to accompany him to the grave!
"No, no..."
Seeing Shen Kuo approaching, Feng Jun retreated in fear, and finally, he turned and fled.
He knew that no matter what he said, Lei Ming would not change his mind.
But with his entire spiritual energy sealed, how could he escape Shen Kuo's pursuit? Before he could even reach the chamber door, his chest was pierced by a sword.
"Feng Jun, don't blame me for being ruthless. You betrayed the Villa Master yourself. I can only enforce discipline!"
Shen Kuo's voice echoed faintly from behind. Feng Jun's eyes were filled with despair as he slumped to the ground.
"Lei Ming, your methods are so cruel, you are unfit to be the master of this villa! Sooner or later, Death God will avenge me!"
Hearing Feng Jun's furious words, Lei Ming let out a cold laugh and said, "You will not see that day, and that day will never come!"
Saying this, he looked at Shen Kuo again and said, "Shen Kuo, before he dies, give him some poison!"
"Yes!"
Shen Kuo immediately perked up. His sword had already pierced the man's heart, meaning Feng Jun was certainly going to die.
Even so, poisoning Feng Jun was utterly inhumane.
But as Lei Ming's subordinate, he had no choice but to follow Lei Ming's instructions.
A short while later, under the effect of the potent poison, Feng Jun finally breathed his last.
At this point, Shen Kuo approached Lei Ming and slowly said, "Villa Master, Feng Jun followed you for so long. Now that he is dead, if this matter spreads, many of our brothers might feel disheartened."
"Therefore, I must ensure it happens without a sound!"
Saying this, Lei Ming looked at Shen Kuo playfully and continued, "Would you leak what happened today?"
*Thump!*
Upon hearing this, Shen Kuo immediately knelt on the ground, his sweat soaking his clothes.
He quickly replied, "Villa Master, I am loyal to you and will absolutely not leak this matter!"
"Haha, I was just joking with you. Look how scared you are."
Lei Ming laughed heartily, pleased with Shen Kuo's reaction. He then continued, "Never mind, I'll tell you, I'm doing this for two reasons."
Firstly, the fact that he killed Feng Jun must not be leaked, otherwise, as Shen Kuo had said, many would be disheartened.
At that time, his prestige would plummet, and how could he suppress Death God?
Secondly, he wanted to use Feng Jun's death as part of his plan.
As he spoke, Lei Ming gestured for Shen Kuo to lean in, and then he revealed his entire plan.
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