The youth's face instantly drained of color. He hadn't expected... that he actually knew...
Upon hearing this, the elders of the Shen family also grew solemn. Shen Family Second Master felt a heavy weight in his heart. He stepped forward, grabbed his son's shoulders, and hoisted him up. His voice was deep and stern as he demanded, "You intended to kill a junior of the Xiao family? And at the lantern festival on the street?"
"Father, I... I..." His voice trembled, unable to form words.
Shen Shiqi walked slowly to the main seat and sat down. "Those who cultivate immortality are not forbidden from killing or fighting. However, even if one must kill, it should be done with honor and integrity. And you? Hiding needles in your fists, plotting a hidden assassination—such methods are shameful. And you were foolish enough to do it. Even if that Xiao family youth hadn't died on the spot, had he died after returning home, the Xiao family would still have held the Shen family responsible."
