"Hehe, Luo Xian Sect."
"Tsk tsk, I never expected that the Luo Xian Sect would be like this in secret."
"Partnering with Lu Tao to scheme against a special prodigy—bah, what a trashy business guild!"
The headquarters of Luoxian Sect was deserted, with no living beings entering or leaving. However, many living beings deliberately passed by the gate. Although they did not say anything on the surface, they were all secretly exchanging messages with each other, expressing their disdain for Luoxian Sect.
Their eyes also revealed various forms of mockery and disdain.
Such expressions infuriated and frustrated the members of the Luo Xian Sect, but the higher-ups chose to remain silent, leaving them feeling only endless grievances.
Having served the Luoxian Sect for so many years, they know what the Luoxian Sect is like and that its reputation is well-deserved; this time, it is being slandered by other beings.
The feeling of being wronged is truly unpleasant.
But they have no evidence.
The higher-ups have consistently refused to comment, seemingly tacitly acknowledging this so-called conspiracy.
"Sigh, could what's being said outside be true?"
"Have we been deceived all these years?"
"It's also possible that the sect leader and the others were misled by Lu Tao..."
As public opinion fermented, the members of Luoxianmen began to waver and began to doubt themselves.
As a member of the Luoxian Sect, we share both glory and loss.
They knew how significant the impact on the Luo Xian Sect would be if this were confirmed.
They desperately hope that higher-ups will step in to explain or introduce various policies to quell the public outcry.
But a full day has passed, and the higher-ups have chosen to do nothing.
This angered them, yet they were powerless to do anything about it.
Da da da!
Suddenly, footsteps echoed from the top floor of the empty Luoxian Gate, reaching the ears of many members.
They immediately turned their gaze in that direction.
The discovery that it was the sect leader and two deputy sect leaders stirred something within them.
Before.
When the conspiracy theory emerged, the sect's steward went up to the top floor to ask the sect leader if it was true, but was turned away.
The sect leader's appearance now is undoubtedly to resolve this matter.
Although they didn't know how the sect leader would resolve the matter, at least they had a pillar of support.
"Greetings, Sect Master!"
All the members looked at Master Luo with excitement and trepidation.
"No need for formalities!"
Sect Master Luo raised his hand slightly, indicating that everyone did not need to be so polite. He then took out a recording stone and handed it to a middle-aged man in his forties, saying, "Manager Zhang, release the image so that all living beings in the world can see clearly what is a rumor and what is the truth."
"Yes, Sect Master!"
Manager Zhang excitedly accepted the photo stone.
Although he hadn't seen the video content yet, judging from the sect leader's words, there was no doubt that the video could prove the rumors circulating outside were false.
He immediately walked towards the door while scanning the contents inside.
Upon learning the truth, Manager Zhang was filled with rage, exclaiming, "What despicable methods!"
The next moment.
Manager Zhang took a deep breath and arrived at the gate of Luo Xian Sect. Ignoring the seemingly indifferent but actually ever-watchful creatures in front of the gate, he floated up and said loudly, "Everyone, although Luo Xian Sect has not come forward to explain the rumors, it does not mean that Luo Xian Sect condones the rumors as true, but rather that we are searching for the truth."
Manager Zhang's words caused a commotion, and many creatures focused their attention on him.
"Everyone, please look!"
As he spoke, Steward Zhang reached out and held the recording stone in his palm. As his inner energy entered the recording stone, the contents of the recording stone appeared in the void.
The contents of the recording stone are not complicated; it only records a figure constantly appearing in major cities, dropping countless jade slips, and spreading rumors.
The figure was Wu Heng, but most of the creatures did not recognize him.
but.
The video ends with the moment Wu Heng enters the Chiyu Hall.
In an instant, the creatures that saw the image were in an uproar.
"My God... So this so-called conspiracy wasn't exposed by some genius who broke free from the enslavement mark, but was actually orchestrated by the Akabane Hall. It was a rumor they deliberately spread!"
"This is utterly shameless! To frame such a large number of chambers of commerce like this is despicable!"
"I understand now. The Crimson Feather Hall and the True Dragon Clan failed in their scheme against Lu Tao, but Lu Tao exposed their plot. Enraged, they resorted to framing the major chambers of commerce and Lu Tao."
"Hmph, not bad. They not only want to frame the major chambers of commerce, but also to prevent Lu Tao from obtaining the cultivation technique."
"Is the True Dragon Clan behind this too?"
"Tsk tsk, such power, such a race, yet they resort to such underhanded tactics. It's disgusting, utterly disgusting!"
...
"I used to think that Akabane Hall was upright and wouldn't collude with Lu Tao, but it turns out that they are the most despicable and shameless ones."
"Hey, the so-called conspiracy spread by them didn't mention Akabane-do, but it perfectly demonstrated Akabane-do's integrity. So they were just treating us like fools."
"That damned Akabane-do! They're corrupt themselves, so they spread rumors to frame their peers and then try to absolve themselves of all responsibility. They're really good at playing the game."
"Such a shameless chamber of commerce deserves to be killed by Lu Tao and forced to cower in its headquarters."
"This is outrageous! A chamber of commerce like this should be destroyed!"
...
"It turns out we misunderstood these chambers of commerce. We are truly ashamed."
"Fortunately, it was just a misunderstanding, and no one did anything impulsive, otherwise..."
"Sigh, I still can't believe these rumors so easily in the future."
"So, there was no trap in Lu Tao's offer of a reward for the cultivation technique, and there was no problem with the other geniuses who traded cultivation techniques."
...
All the living beings who learned the truth were filled with righteous indignation, angrily cursing Akabane-do and apologizing for their previous misunderstandings of other merchant guilds.
Upon witnessing this scene, Manager Zhang and all the other members of the Luo Xian Sect were not only excited but also filled with hatred for the Chi Yu Hall.
Master Luo was no exception.
She had already led two deputy sect leaders to the headquarters of the Crimson Feather Hall.
This same scene was also playing out in other chambers of commerce.
Images appear at the headquarters of several major chambers of commerce, such as Qingyueju, Huanyangge, and Jinghongxuan, documenting how Chiyutang spread rumors.
When the truth came to light, the news spread throughout the entire wasteland even faster than rumors.
There's no need to play the video in other branches or sub-branches; it only needs to be played once at headquarters.
And just like that, the rumor was instantly debunked.
Not only were the rumors clarified, but it also made it clear to some people with ulterior motives that Lu Tao's bounties in various chambers of commerce were not a trap, nor were they a scheme.
——
"Unexpectedly, my Akabane Hall has turned misfortune into blessing and has gained the appreciation of so many races."
At the headquarters of the Red Feather Hall, Jie En had just finalized cooperation agreements with several small clans and was preparing to begin transactions once the other branches of the Red Feather Hall resumed normal operations.
At this moment, he felt exceptionally relaxed and happy.
Although forced to retreat to its headquarters by Lu Tao, the Crimson Feather Hall gained the support of the True Dragon Clan. Moreover, after the rumors spread, the Crimson Feather Hall's reputation was even higher than before.
It has gained the trust of many races and forces.
Once the matter with Lu Tao is resolved, the power of his Crimson Feather Hall will be even greater than before.
How could he not be happy?
Bang!
Just as Jie En was feeling pleased, Wu Heng forcefully opened the door. He frowned, instinctively about to hurl a few angry words, but then saw Wu Heng's anxious and fearful expression as he shouted, "Master, something terrible has happened! We've been exposed!"
"What has been exposed?"
Jie En was a little taken aback at first, but after asking, he suddenly realized something, stood up abruptly, and asked sternly, "You mean the matter of spreading rumors has been exposed?"
"...Yes, Master!"
Wu Heng lowered his head in fear, not daring to look at the hall master.
"Damn it! How did this get exposed?"
Jie En flew into a rage and rebuked Wu Heng, "Didn't I tell you to conceal your identity when you spread rumors? You, a dignified God-King, how could you be discovered spreading rumors in ordinary cities?"
"Useless, utterly useless! You can't even do this simple thing right, what use are you?"
Jie En was also furious and couldn't help but shout angrily.
No wonder he was so angry.
A powerful God-King, in a small city without even a God-Lord, spread rumors by dropping jade slips—such a simple thing, yet it was discovered.
This cannot be described as carelessness; it is downright indifference.
The fact that he didn't kill Wu Heng immediately shows that he has a good temper.
You need to know.
His actions have offended the other six merchant guilds. If they unite against him, where will his Crimson Feather Hall survive in the future?
"Master, I'm innocent! This matter... is really not my fault."
Wu Heng protested, but seeing that the hall master's expression remained unchanged and he seemed not to believe him at all, he hurriedly handed the jade slip in his hand to Jie En and said, "Hall master, you will understand once you see this image."
"well!"
Jie En sighed deeply.
Wu Heng had followed him for many years and worked hard for him without complaint, so he certainly wouldn't do anything to Wu Heng because of this.
Although he knew that the jade slip Wu Heng handed over was probably an attempt to exonerate him, he still took it and began to read it.
Then, in the next instant, Jie En's expression suddenly changed drastically.
As he watched the video, Jie En's expression became incredibly complex.
Surprise, shock, disbelief, fear...
Various expressions kept appearing on his face.
After watching the entire video, he slumped into his chair, muttering only five words to himself, "How is this possible?"
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