Courtyard No. 66 was the courtyard where Xiao Lingxi lived. Because this number was easy to remember, it was well known to everyone in the Xiao Clan. When Xiao Jiu said "Courtyard No. 66", the first person that came to mind was its owner.
The crowd automatically parted, isolating Xiao Lingxi's location, leaving her exposed to everyone. Xiao Lie's face changed drastically, and Xiao Che frowned, his expression suddenly becoming extremely gloomy. He took a step forward and stood in front of Xiao Lingxi, with a surge of anger in his chest that almost exploded.
When Xiao Jiu shouted out the words "No. 66 Courtyard", Xiao Che completely understood what this sense of disharmony had always been about!
There were too many people before, and they were standing relatively close together, so Xiao Kuangyun didn't find Xiao Lingxi's location clearly. But now, he could see her clearly. In an instant, his eyes suddenly lit up, emitting a wolf-like light. This girl looked younger than Xia Qingyue, a real girl, but she had bright eyes and white teeth, and was smart and charming. Her pretty face was gentle and soft, especially her eyes. Although she was filled with panic and fear at this time, she was still like a pool of crystal spring water, clear and transparent, and very touching.
Xiao Kuangyun swallowed hard, his heart churning... That Xiao Yulong really didn't lie to me! Although Xiao Lingxi was a little less pretty than Xia Qingyue, it was only a little worse, but she definitely wouldn't taste any worse. And when she grows up, she might not be worse than Xia Qingyue... Coming to such a remote place, I actually met two beauties who were so beautiful that they could be called heavenly beauties. This was simply a reward from heaven for my long journey!
Xiao Kuangyun began to feel that his refusal to come to the Xiao Clan was an extremely stupid decision... Fortunately, he was unable to resist his father's order and came here obediently.
“Xiao Lingxi… How could it be you!?”
Looking at Xiao Lingxi, Xiao Yunhai's expression was first surprised, then shocked, and then full of disbelief.
"It wasn't me! Sect Master... It really wasn't me!" Xiao Lingxi shook her head vigorously, her face full of fear. She did have the intention to steal the Tongxuan Powder last night, but after being stopped by Xiao Lie, she went back to her room and slept obediently... She had no idea that the Tongxuan Powder was stolen.
"Oh, I didn't expect that this daring thief is actually a little girl." Xiao Kuangyun said sarcastically: "But I just said that no matter who it is, I will never let her off easily!"
“Alas! Xiao Lingxi, how could you… be so reckless and do such a bold thing! This box of Tongxuan Powder is a treasure that Xiao Zong brought us from thousands of miles away! What should I… do now?” Xiao Yunhai sighed heavily, looking extremely heartbroken.
“Master! It wasn’t me. I really didn’t steal it! There must be… there must be something wrong! It really wasn’t me!” Xiao Lingxi shook her head over and over again, her cheeks already pale.
Xiao Kuangyun was furious and said in a stern voice: "This box of Tongxuan Powder was found under your pillow. You didn't steal it. Could it have grown wings and flown there by itself? Little girl, I gave you a chance to confess before, but you were not sure. Now the evidence is irrefutable, and countless people inside and outside the Xiao Clan have witnessed it. You still want to deny it? It seems that you will not admit it unless you are severely punished!"
The words "impose severe punishment" made Xiao Lingxi's whole body shake. If Xiao Che hadn't quickly supported her, she might have fallen to the ground. Xiao Che clenched his hands, and his fingers made a "pa pa" sound. He stared at Xiao Kuangyun, and his whole body burst out with the first real murderous aura since his rebirth!
“Master Xiao, please calm down!” Xiao Yunhai hurried forward, knelt on one knee, and pleaded, “Xiao Lingxi stole the Xiao Sect’s things, which is indeed an unforgivable crime, but…but she is definitely not a bad person, and is very popular in my Xiao Sect. She must have had her own reasons for stealing the Tongxuan Powder…”
"Hardships? What hardships?" Xiao Kuangyun said with a dark face.
Xiao Yunhai gestured to Xiao Lingxi and Xiao Che who were standing together, and said with a sad face, “Xiao Lingxi is the only daughter of our Xiao Clan’s fifth elder, and she has a nephew who is one year older than her, named Xiao Che. Her nephew is unfortunately born with disabled Xuan Veins… Xiao Che has no other strengths, and a disabled Xuan Vein means that most of his life is ruined. Xiao Lingxi loves Xiao Che very much, and has been looking for a way to repair his Xuan Vein… This is known clearly to everyone in the Xiao Clan and even in Floating Cloud City, and everyone present can prove it. The reason why Xiao Lingxi took the bold step of stealing the Tongxuan Powder is obviously because she heard that the Tongxuan Powder can repair damaged Xuan Veins, and she was eager to save her nephew and committed this audacious act.”
"Although the crime has been committed and the evidence is irrefutable, I would like to ask Master Xiao to consider that Xiao Lingxi is still young and has a pure heart and give her a lighter punishment. We in the Xiao Sect will all be grateful to you, Master Xiao."
Although Xiao Yunhai was of humble stature, his words were sincere and touched everyone's heart. His words also made some people who couldn't understand why Xiao Lingxi was so bold as to steal Tongxuan Powder suddenly realize... It turns out that Tongxuan Powder can actually repair damaged Xuanmai. No wonder...
Everyone in Liuyun City knew that Xiao Che was born with disabled Xuanmai. Xiao Lingxi had always been very protective of him and was constantly concerned about his Xuanmai. Everyone in the Xiao Clan knew about this. In this case, it was not outrageous to think that Xiao Lingxi would steal Tongxuansan, but reasonable.
Xiao Yunhai had always been servile in front of Xiao Kuangyun, and many people secretly despised him, but at this moment, everyone had a sincere admiration for Xiao Yunhai in their hearts… In order to protect the disciples of the Xiao Clan, even when facing the furious people of the Xiao Sect, the Xiao Clan leader still begged for mercy, speaking reasonably and emotionally, and even kneeling on one knee.
Only Xiao Che was sneering in anger... What a perfect play! On the surface, he was pleading for Xiao Lingxi, but in reality, he was completely convicting Xiao Lingxi of the crime! If he were an outsider, perhaps even he would believe that all this was done by Xiao Lingxi.
"So, there is such a secret." After hearing what Xiao Yunhai said, Xiao Kuangyun's expression obviously eased a lot. He said lightly: "Humph, this young master is not a cruel person. Since she made such a big mistake just to save her nephew, considering this, as long as she admits her mistake and makes amends, I can consider a lighter sentence..."
“It wasn’t me! I really didn’t steal it!” Xiao Lingxi shook her head vigorously. She clenched her teeth and shouted in a slightly hoarse voice: “If I did it, I would definitely admit it… but I really didn’t steal the Tongxuan Powder! I don’t even know why it appeared in my room… There must be something wrong! Sect Master, please believe me, it really wasn’t me!”
Xiao Lingxi's screams not only failed to move people, but also had the opposite effect under Xiao Yunhai's previous preparations... She was the one with the most reason to steal Tongxuan Powder, and Tongxuan Powder was also found in her room, which was enough to completely convict her. Xiao Yunhai did his utmost to plead for her to Xiao Kuangyun, regardless of the danger and dignity, and it was very touching, but she still refused to admit it... In the eyes of others, this was simply ungrateful.
Xiao Kuangyun's expression, which had just relaxed, darkened again. He sneered and said, "Where's the mistake? This Tongxuan Powder was found in your room by our Xiao Sect's people. Do you mean that our Xiao Sect's people deliberately framed you, a little girl from the Xiao Sect? Hmm?"
Xiao Kuangyun said this with full of anger and confidence... Would the great Xiao Sect deliberately frame someone from the Xiao Sect who was not even scum in their eyes? It would be a joke to anyone who heard it.
At this time, Xiao Clan’s Great Elder Xiao Li stood up, pointed at Xiao Lingxi and said sternly, “Xiao Lingxi! You have committed such a huge mistake, which has brought shame to the entire Xiao Clan. The Clan Master even personally pleaded for you, and even Young Master Xiao wanted to give you a lighter sentence, but you are still so ungrateful! You really... disappoint us so much!”
“Alas, it’s more than disappointment, it’s heartbreaking.” Second Elder Xiao Bo shook his head and said with a sad face, “The Sect Master begged for mercy in vain, but she actually… Alas! Xiao Lingxi, the Xiao Sect is such a powerful entity, would they deliberately wrong you? It’s a great virtue to admit one’s mistakes and correct them, but you’ve made us all lose face in front of our friends in Floating Cloud City.”
“I…you…you…” Xiao Lingxi’s body trembled as she looked at those ruthless and cold gazes. Tears welled up in her eyes and her mind went blank. She could no longer utter a complete sentence.
At this time, Xiao Che gently pinched her little hand, stood beside her, and said gently in a voice that only she could hear: "Aunt, don't be afraid... Don't talk now, because no matter what you say now, it's useless. It doesn't matter whether they believe it or not, I will always believe in you... Leave the rest to me."
The rest... leave it to me...
His profound strength was low, his body was weak, and he had grown up under her protection. Even with such a weak body blocking her way, when he said these simple words, her panicked, helpless, and cold heart actually quickly became stable and warm... It was as if she had returned to her childhood. When she was bullied, he would always fly over from a distance and block in front of her, using his hands, feet, and teeth as the most ferocious weapons to prevent her from getting hurt in the slightest...
Xiao Che...she whispered softly in her heart...
“Ahem…” Xiao Che took a few steps forward and coughed a few times, successfully attracting everyone’s attention. He bowed slightly and said with a smile, “Mr. Xiao, and the other three friends who have come from the Xiao Sect, let me introduce myself… I am Xiao Lingxi’s nephew, Xiao Che, who is good for nothing in everyone’s eyes. Regarding the matter of the stolen and recovered Tongxuan Powder, I have a few questions I want to ask the Sect Master. Should that be okay?”
"Oh...you are the famous loser in Liuyun City?" Xiao Kuangyun glanced at him indifferently and sneered disdainfully: "You are not trying to excuse your little aunt, are you? Haha, well, I want to see what you can ask."
"Che'er..." Xiao Lie, whose face had already turned ashen, spoke softly, but the response he got was Xiao Che's right hand behind his back making a silencing gesture.
"Okay then!" Xiao Che nodded and turned his gaze to Xiao Yunhai: "Master, I have a few questions for you regarding Tongxuan Powder...
Before Xiao Yunhai could respond, Xiao Che had already asked, "The first question... Whether it is the cultivation of profound strength or the cultivation of state of mind, the Sect Master is outstanding in our Xiao Sect. In terms of character, he is calm and cautious. Otherwise, he would not have become the Sect Master of our Xiao Sect. This is known to everyone in the Xiao Sect and even in Liuyun City. So here comes the question, the excavator... Oh, no, with the Sect Master's always cautious character, after receiving the important treasure sent by the Xiao Sect, the most appropriate behavior is to take it with him, because only with him is it the safest... But the Sect Master put it in the pharmacy, which is arguably the most unsafe place. Can the Sect Master explain this?"
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