There are more than 230 courtyards of various sizes in the Xiao Sect, and the layout is quite irregular. A large part of the courtyards look basically the same. Not to mention the people from the Xiao Sect who just arrived yesterday, even if they lived here for ten or twenty days, they might not be able to figure out the locations of all the courtyards and their owners. Therefore, Xiao Che was sure that Xiao Jiu had never been to Xiao Lingxi's courtyard... Even if he deliberately went there yesterday, he might not be able to find it in a short time today. He just walked around and came back with the box containing Tongxuan Powder.
Xiao Jiu's silence and the suddenly ugly expressions of Xiao Kuangyun and Xiao Yunhai made even the dumbest person begin to understand something.
Xiao Yunhai answered Xiao Che's first question perfectly... but he didn't know that this question was just a bait. The second question that followed made them suffer a big setback, and the third question... was a loud slap in the face.
“Xiao Che…” Xiao Lingxi covered her eyes with her hands, her eyes blurred. When she was at her most confused and helpless, when everyone was shunning her, questioning her, and wrongly accusing her, he still stood in front of her with his body without fear like before… Even when he was facing someone that the entire Xiao Clan couldn’t afford to offend.
The image that was already deeply engraved in her heart became even clearer at this moment, so clear that it would never disappear or fade in her lifetime.
Xia Qingyue's eyes were also full of surprise. This accusation that was supposed to be perfect and that everyone believed in was ruined by his simple questions. She found more and more that she had never really understood him. No, it should be said that he had concealed it from everyone... No one knew about his medical skills that were shocking enough to astound the world. At this moment, he even revealed his scheming that made people unable to remain unmoved.
Everyone's expression changed quietly...
However, Xiao Lie's face did not show any sign of relaxation. Instead, it became even more gloomy, and his hands were quietly clenched.
This was a frame-up, and he knew it from the beginning. The reason why they put the blame on Xiao Lingxi... When he noticed the look Xiao Kuangyun gave Xiao Lingxi, he also understood it in his anger. However, he had not spoken a word, and he was unable to speak at all. At this moment, Xiao Che's few words exposed their ugly and sinister intentions to everyone...
What next?
Will they be ashamed? Shame on them? Apologize? Or shout that it was a misunderstanding?
Haha...it's impossible!
This would only infuriate them further, making things even more out of control and the consequences even more serious. Even though the people present knew the truth, no one would say that this was a frame-up. Instead, they would lean towards the other side like grass in the wind under the anger of the other side...
Because the other party is the son of the Xiao Sect's leader! With just one finger, he can crush the entire Xiao Sect! Without sufficient strength, what's the use of being eloquent and reasonable? In the face of absolute power, the so-called truth is not even a joke.
“Xiao Che!! You rebellious son of the Xiao Sect, why don’t you shut up!!” The Great Elder pointed at Xiao Che and shouted in exasperation, “You have repeatedly found ridiculous reasons to slander the Sect Master and the distinguished guest of the Xiao Sect! What exactly is your intention? What kind of existence is the Xiao Sect? Why would they frame Xiao Lingxi? The name of the Xiao Sect is known to the world, and their words are always true. The Tongxuan Powder was found in Xiao Lingxi’s room, so it was found in Xiao Lingxi’s room! No one in the entire Floating Cloud City has the right to question it!”
"It's outrageous that he actually questioned the distinguished guest of the Xiao Sect. The Sect Master and Young Master Xiao have been tolerant again and again, but he actually went too far. This is simply intolerable... Young Master Xiao, Sect Master, I beg you to quickly arrest the thief Xiao Lingxi and Xiao Che who is talking nonsense here!" Second Elder Xiao Bo shouted angrily.
Everyone knew the truth, but no one dared to speak out. The first and second elders were shouting shamelessly, and no one spoke up for Xiao Che and Xiao Lingxi. Instead, they all looked at them with pity... The person in front of them was Xiao Zong. Even if you were right, even if you completely understood the intentions and the truth, what would it be of any use?
Xiao Kuangyun's face had already turned as black as charcoal, he had not expected that his "perfect" plan would be slapped in the face, in front of so many people... Although these people still looked at him in awe, and no one dared to say anything, he could tell with his toes that these people must have mocked him like a dog in their hearts!
And all this was because of Xiao Che!
Xiao Kuangyun was furious and had murderous intentions towards Xiao Che, a small figure whom he had never taken seriously. He said in a low voice, "As the great Xiao Sect, I have no obligation to answer questions from a piece of trash from the Xiao Sect. I have no obligation to explain the affairs of the Xiao Sect to anyone! Who is the law enforcement elder of the Xiao Sect? Immediately arrest this thief and the piece of trash who tried to protect her!"
“I will follow Master Xiao’s orders!” Fourth Elder Xiao Cheng, who was also the law enforcement elder of the Xiao Clan, finally got his chance to show off. He roared in response, turned his head, his eyes flashed with ferocity, and rushed towards Xiao Lingxi. At the same time, he shouted, “Xiao Lingxi, Xiao Che! You have committed a serious mistake. Now follow me back to the Law Enforcement Hall to await punishment!”
The situation changed too quickly. He was clearly in the right, but the other party threw himself at him without even a second thought. Xiao Che was really a little flustered, and stepped back, whispering to Xia Qingyue: "Hey! Qingyue, where's your master!!"
“I don’t know.” Xia Qingyue replied calmly.
“I~! @#￥%…” The reason why Xiao Che dared to slap them in the face mercilessly in front of Xiao Zong was definitely not because he was too passionate, but because he knew that Xiao Lingxi’s master was nearby… Last night, he had specially reminded Xia Qingyue to notify her master.
As a result, Xia Qingyue now gave an “I don’t know” answer. What the hell…
Xiao Cheng's profound strength was enough to rank among the top five in the Xiao Clan. Xiao Che and Xiao Lingxi had no ability to resist him at all. At this moment, a tall figure suddenly appeared and blocked Xiao Che and Xiao Lingxi. The profound strength in his body surged and suddenly pushed forward...
There was a loud bang, and dust rose up all over the sky. Xiao Cheng, who was rushing over, was knocked away directly. When he landed, he staggered back seven or eight steps before he could barely stand firm.
In the Xiao Clan... or rather in Floating Cloud City, the only person who could make him so embarrassed by a single blow was Xiao Lie, who was at the peak of the tenth level of the Profound Spirit Realm!
"Xiao Lie! What do you mean? Are you going to cover up for him blatantly?" If it were in the past, Xiao Lie would definitely be scared when he saw Xiao Cheng in front of him, but now, he was shouting with full confidence.
Although he knew that it was useless to struggle and defend himself, Xiao Lie could not just watch Xiao Lingxi and Xiao Che suffer injustice. He ignored Xiao Cheng and said to the platform, "Master, I have something to say about today's matter! My daughter Xiao Lingxi could never be the one who stole the Tongxuan Powder!"
“Haha, Xiao Lingxi is your daughter, of course you would say that!” Xiao Li sneered, “But the facts are already clear, no matter how you try to argue, it’s useless! If you dare to stop or protect her again, don’t blame us for not considering our friendship and arresting you as well!”
Standing on Xiao Kuangyun's side, even if Xiao Li told lies in broad daylight, he spoke righteously, and his thick-skinnedness was extraordinary.
Xiao Lie's face was extremely balanced. He looked at Xiao Yunhai and said calmly, "Tongxuan Powder has the effect of repairing Xuanmai. I told Xier all this. But after I told her, I regretted it because I knew her personality and was afraid that she would steal Tongxuan Powder on impulse. So I stayed at her gate all night until dawn! She definitely didn't step out of the gate!"
"Tsk!" Xiao Li sneered disdainfully: "You can come up with any ridiculous excuses to excuse your daughter! Do you think anyone will believe what you say? Friends present, who among you believes it?"
Facing the gloomy gazes of Xiao Zong and the other three, no one dared to speak.
Xiao Lie's eyes were cold and resolute, and he said loudly: "Although I, Xiao Lie, have done nothing in my life, I have lived an upright life! Although I am not a gentleman, I have never despised villains! I never hurt others, and I never deceive others! If what I said just now is a lie, I will be punished by heaven and earth, and I will not die a good death!"
Xiao Lie's words were sonorous and struck people's hearts. Every word was full of righteousness and courage. Xiao Lie was not only the strongest man in Liuyun City, but his integrity was also well known! He didn't need to swear "I will be punished by heaven and earth, and I will not die a good death". People would completely believe what he said... But, in fact, he didn't need to say these. Xiao Che's previous words had completely laid the truth in front of everyone, but under the absolute power of the Xiao clan, it was impossible to change the situation of Xiao Lingxi being framed. No matter how much evidence Xiao Lie produced, it would not help at all, and would only make Xiao Kuangyun even more angry.
“Hehehe…”
A burst of disdainful laughter suddenly sounded at this time. Xiao Yulong, who had been silent in the front row of the Xiao Clan, suddenly stood up and faced Xiao Lie, looking at him with a faint smile: "I, Xiao Yulong, have no right to speak or interfere in this matter, but suddenly heard the Fifth Elder's bold words, I can't help it... A person who has deceived the entire Xiao Clan for more than ten years actually dares to call himself 'honest and upright, never cheating anyone'! It's a huge joke!"
Deceived the entire Xiao Clan for more than ten years... These few short words stunned everyone.
Listening to Xiao Yulong's words and looking at his expression, Xiao Che's brows suddenly sank, and he suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart.
"Xiao Yulong, what do you mean by this?" Xiao Lie frowned suddenly and said in a low voice.
Xiao Yunhai also spoke up at this time, with a serious face, "Yulong! The Fifth Elder has always been highly respected. Now the distinguished guests of the Xiao Sect, the Xiao Clan, and friends from Liuyun City are all here, so don't talk nonsense!"
Xiao Yulong bowed slightly and said, "Please rest assured, father. I certainly wouldn't dare to lie in broad daylight." He looked at Xiao Lie, narrowed his eyes, and smiled slightly, "Fifth Elder, you said you are upright and never lie to others. Then, do you dare to swear on all the honors of your son Xiao Ying during his lifetime... that Xiao Che is your grandson?!"
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