Capítulo 4980: Thoughts Those who had been lying face down on the ground, piled atop one another, all felt the spirit energy within them return. Their bodies regained movement, and the flow of qi within them circulated normally once more. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺 Relief washed over them. They thought, since she hadn’t killed them, surely she wouldn’t kill them now? Without hesitation, they scrambled to their feet and stepped forward. Though puzzled by her question, they exchanged glances and answered in unison, “To answer your question, we all witnessed it.” Not only had they witnessed it, but they had seen it clearly. They believed that no matter how many years passed, they would never forget the events of this night. “Oh? Then tell me, what exactly happened tonight?” Feng Jiu curved her lips slightly, fixing her gaze on one of the elders. The elder, meeting Feng Jiu’s stare, felt a chill run down his spine. He cautiously stepped forward, clasped his hands in a respectful bow, then hesitated before speaking: ” The news of the thousand-year-old Wu Ling Ginseng circulating in the Huangfu family was a ruse, primarily to lure the Specter Palace Specter Lord into a trap. Now that the matter is concluded, what would you require of us? Any command you give, we dare not refuse. At that moment, her formidable aura surged forth. Had they not witnessed her power earlier, none would have imagined that this very woman had slain the Specter Palace’s Specter Lord—leaving not even a corpse behind. Likely, even the soul had been consumed by the heavenly fire, vanishing into the void. “Very well.” Feng Jiu spoke as she strolled leisurely through the courtyard. “I had Huangfu Xiao spread the rumor to lure that person here. Now that he’s dead and the matter settled, there’s nothing more to it. However, you witnessed tonight’s events and know the truth. But outsiders remain unaware. They believe the Huangfu family possesses that thousand-year-old Wu Ling Ginseng, and as long as that rumor persists, the Huangfu family will never have a day of peace.” Hearing this, the others’ hearts stirred. They immediately replied, “Rest assured, Your Excellency. We will spread the word that the Huangfu family possesses no thousand-year-old Wu Ling Ginseng.” Having lived for hundreds of years, they instantly grasped her meaning upon hearing her words. They agreed with a silent sigh of relief, marveling at the Huangfu family’s extraordinary fortune in befriending such a formidable powerhouse. The only question was: did the Huangfu family know her true identity? No—even if others remained unaware, the Huangfu family surely knew. Otherwise, they would never have risked spreading rumors about the thousand-year-old Wu Ling Ginseng, inviting disaster upon themselves. For a moment, thoughts stirred among them. It seemed the Huangfu family was worth cultivating a relationship with! Feng Jiu glanced at them and said indifferently, “Beyond that, go and root out every last remnant of the Specter Palace’s scattered forces! I want this faction wiped from existence!” Hearing this, they didn’t hesitate, immediately responding, “Yes!” Several Specter Palace strongholds had been destroyed, many powerful members slain, and tonight their Specter Lord had also perished here. Only the lower-ranking members remained. With their strength, cultivation, and influence, wiping out this faction would be quite easy. “Go,” Feng Jiu signaled, dismissing them. Hearing they could depart, the group felt a surge of relief. They bowed in unison, then swiftly gathered their energy and leapt away from the Huangfu residence.