Chapter 1046: The Anti-Traitor Conference (Twenty-Six)

"This……"

Yun Zhuiyue's unexpected move was like adding insult to injury for Liu Xunyi and his gang, which were already gradually declining.

Compared to the ashamed and angry Teng Sanshi and Xiao Zhirou, the stunned Qin Ku and Xue Huzi, the worried Xie Xuan and Xunzhen, as well as Xuanming, Yin Baimei, Zhongli Mu, Tang Yuan who looked at each other in bewilderment, and the bewildered onlookers.

At this moment, Gu Ri and Gu Yue were unable to conceal their joy. Interestingly, Qing Feng was frowning, as if he was hesitant.

"I have heard that Saint Lord Yun has a history with Patriarch Teng and Valley Master Xiao. It was Patriarch Teng who made every effort to ensure that Saint Lord Yun and Longxiang Mountain returned to the orthodox path at the martial arts conference. Your actions today really leave us all confused."

Facing Zuo Hongxuan's sarcasm and doubt, before Yun Zhuiyue could reply, Gu Yue, who was filled with gloom, had already helped him out: "Master Zuo, what you said is wrong! Although Saint Yun has some friendship with Patriarch Teng and Valley Master Xiao, human feelings are human feelings and morality is morality, and they must not be confused. Saint Yun is impartial and puts aside personal interests in the face of major issues, and cuts off favors with righteousness. What's wrong with that?"

"That's right!" Gu Ri echoed, "At this critical moment, Saint Yun was not afraid of the strong and took the initiative to stand up and say a few fair words for Leader Qingfeng. He is truly a role model for our generation."

Zuo Hongxuan blushed at the rebuttal of Gu Ri and Gu Yue, and nonchalantly evaded the question: "You two Taoist priests are too kind! I am just a little confused, and I did not say that Saint Yun was wrong..."

"So, the Wudang Sect admits that Longxiang Mountain appeared in Prince Xian's mansion on the seventh night of the twelfth lunar month two years ago?" Miao An seemed to see Zuo Hongxuan's embarrassment and took the opportunity to change the subject.

"Facts are facts. It's not up to us to admit it or not." After hesitating for a long time, Qingfeng finally spoke softly, "Besides, this matter is not only known by Wudang, but also by my daughter, Lord Qin, Xie Xuan, and Liu Xunyi. Even if I don't want to admit it, I'm afraid they won't agree."

Having said this, Qing Feng cast a meaningful look at Xie Xuan and Liu Xunyi, who looked gloomy, and asked in a sincere manner, "Saint Master Yun is your 'friend' anyway. I believe that this time... you two will not 'deny yourselves' again, right?"

"It's true that 'Man proposes, God disposes'. I never expected that you would collude with Yun Zhuiyue in advance." Xie Xuan was furious and gnashed his teeth in hatred. "I also didn't expect that Yun Zhuiyue would be persuaded by you..."

"The fault lies with me for not being careful about Du Xiang. It's my fault... for trusting him too much." Seeing Xie Xuan, Xiao Zhirou, and Liu Xunyi filled with resentment but unable to refute, Teng Sanshi, who was extremely annoyed, could not help but blame himself repeatedly, and at the same time repeatedly asked Yun Zhuiyue, "Du Xiang, it's not too late to turn back now, you must think clearly about what you have done!"

"Yun has been taught by his adoptive father since he was young, and he has strictly followed the ancient motto of 'poverty does not lose righteousness, and wealth does not leave the Tao'. Today, I am just discussing the matter and speaking the truth. Why should I turn back?"

"You..." Looking at Yun Zhuiyue who was speaking so confidently, Teng Sanshi became so angry that veins popped out on his forehead and he almost vomited blood.

Seeing this scene, Gu Ri and Gu Yue looked at each other, and a hint of contemptuous smile appeared at the same time.

"Alliance Leader Qingfeng, Longxiang Mountain and Wudang have always kept their distance from each other, and there is no conflict of interest between you and me. Yun stood up today only to restore the truth, without favoritism or deliberate bias. Do you admit this?" Yun Zhuiyue ignored Teng Sanshi's rage and Xiao Zhirou's resentment, walked straight to Qingfeng, and asked seriously, "On the seventh night of the twelfth lunar month of the year before last, Yun went to the Xianwang Mansion to help Zhao Yuan, but when Yun arrived, Luo Tianjin was already doomed, so I did not attack him. Do you admit this? That night, Yun and his disciples witnessed Luo Tianjin's death. Do you admit this?"

Qingfeng knew the real purpose of Yun Zhuiyue's three questions, which was nothing more than to express his "sincerity" to him, to testify for him in front of the heroes of the world and to put Liu Xunyi into an irretrievable situation. But he didn't want to be accused of assassinating Luo Tianjin and let Longxiang Mountain fall into a quagmire.

Therefore, Yun Zhuiyue deliberately "acted good" in front of Qingfeng and the world, firstly to show that she was moderate and impartial. Secondly, she wanted to ask Qingfeng, the leader of the Central Plains martial arts world, for a "pardon" to stop pursuing her involvement in the assassination of Luo Tianjin, so as to avoid him from destroying the bridge after crossing the river.

In fact, Yun Zhuiyue's move today was quite suspicious of "raising the price". However, facing Yun Zhuiyue's "careful calculation", Qingfeng felt more at ease even though he was somewhat dissatisfied.

Precisely because Yun Zhuiyue "bargained" with me at the critical moment, it just shows that he was cooperating with me sincerely, rather than just being servile.

With this in mind, Qingfeng looked at Liu Xunyi, Xie Xuan, Teng Sanshi, and Xiao Zhirou. Seeing their angry faces, Qingfeng gradually let down his guard and nodded under the watchful eyes of the crowd: "Saint Lord Yun is right. I... am willing to vouch for him! Regardless of why he colluded with Zhao Yuan, the fact that he is willing to stand up today and give an explanation to Alliance Leader Luo and the heroes of the world who died in hatred is enough to move heaven and earth and make up for his mistakes."

"Leader Qingfeng is very righteous, I admire you!" After getting the answer he wanted, Yun Zhuiyue bowed to Qingfeng with satisfaction, then turned to look at the indignant Xie Xuan and said provocatively, "On the seventh night of the twelfth lunar month two years ago, we had a real sword-and-gun duel in the main hall of the Xianwang Mansion. I guess you won't forget this incident?"

"Yun Zhuiyue, you are such a despicable villain..." Although Xie Xuan cursed him fiercely, he did not deny it out loud.

In this way, the "truth" spoken by Yun Zhuiyue is very likely to become the key testimony to determine who the real murderer is.

"It's true that 'a thousand years of practice can be lost in a day'. We worked so hard for a long time, but unexpectedly at the critical moment, we were stabbed in the back by 'our own people'. It's all over now!"

Watching the situation go wrong, the dejected Qin Ku slumped down in his chair, mumbling complaints.

"Xunzhen, what do you think?" A Baolu approached Xunzhen with a worried look on his face and asked in a low voice, "Is there any hope for this matter?"

"If only Qin Wei testified, Liu Xunyi could still argue a few words. But now with Yun Zhuiyue added... I'm afraid there's nothing he can do." Xunzhen frowned slightly, her beautiful eyes closely following the development of the situation in the bluestone square, her tone full of bitterness and helplessness, "Yun Zhuiyue's identity is both sensitive and special, and there is really no way to argue. If Teng Sanshi and Xiao Zhirou had made it clear beforehand, this matter might have turned around. However, it is well known that the three families have a complex relationship and are of the same blood. Now Qingfeng has given him the reputation of 'killing relatives for the greater good', which undoubtedly greatly increases his status and weight in the hearts of the people. If he insists that Liu Xunyi is the murderer who killed Luo Tianjin, the situation will definitely be very unfavorable to us. Alas! This is not because I didn't think carefully, but because I was not strong-willed. In fact, I have carefully considered the variables of each participant, including Yun Zhuiyue. It's just that I was too obsessed with his feelings for Xiao Zhirou, thinking that anyone could betray him, but Yun Zhuiyue could not betray Xiao Zhirou..."

"You can't judge a person by his appearance, Miss, don't blame yourself too much." Xiao Yang said viciously, "Since you can't explain it clearly, just don't explain it. Anyway, we are strong and powerful, and the worst that can happen is that we fight them to the death. I don't believe that everyone present is in the same boat with Qingfeng and is willing to work for him? We need people and knives, and we have a greater chance of winning in a fight..."

"Do you think Xie Xuan doesn't know his chances of winning? Now it's not a question of whether to fight or not, but in what name to fight?" Xunzhen interrupted Xiao Yang's indignation impatiently, and pondered, "If the name is not right and the words are not reasonable, Qingfeng's action will be 'punishing evil', and our resistance will be 'causing chaos in the world'. Once the stigma is established, even if we win a great victory today, Xilu Wuzong will never be able to gain a foothold in the Central Plains in the future."

"This……"

"Now, are you willing to listen to some truth from Yun?" On the bluestone square, Yun Zhuiyue looked around with pride, his attitude was neither humble nor arrogant, and his tone was neither hurried nor slow. "You have just seen Qingfeng and Xie Xuan's attitude towards me. I believe that no one will doubt Yun's truthfulness anymore."

"Since both Leader Qingfeng and Lord Xie do not deny what Lord Yun said, it must be true." Tang Yuan looked around and saw Xuanming, Yin Baimei, and Zhongli Mu were hesitant. Seeing that Gu Ri and Gu Yue were confident, he made up his mind and decided to add fuel to the fire for Qingfeng. "Thank you Lord Yun for answering the questions of the heroes of the world and making the truth about the murder of Leader Luo public."

"I don't know if Leader Qingfeng..."

"Saint Lord Yun, you can speak frankly. I have no objection!"

Facing Yun Zhuiyue's temptation, Qingfeng pretended to be righteous and walked aside leisurely. It seemed that he left everyone's attention to Yun Zhuiyue alone, but in fact he deliberately kept a distance from him, indicating that he was not flirting with Yun Zhuiyue.

"It's rare that the leader of the Qingfeng Alliance has such trust in me. I will definitely live up to your expectations."

Yun Zhuiyue complimented him with a fake smile, and then cast a treacherous look at Liu Xunyi, Xie Xuan, Teng Sanshi and Xiao Zhirou who were in deep thought. In the eyes of them who looked at him as an enemy and hated him to the bone, and in the expectation of the people around him who held their breath, Yun Zhuiyue's eyes suddenly became fierce, and he said word by word: "Yun and his disciples saw with their own eyes that the person who set up a net in the east courtyard of the Xianwang Mansion on the seventh night of the twelfth lunar month of the year before last and hunted Luo Tianjin to death was..."

At this point, everyone present, regardless of whether they were friends or enemies, men or women, young or old, felt their hearts in their throats.

"she!"

When Yun Zhuiyue uttered the last word with great force, he swung his right arm backwards suddenly and pointed two fingers in the opposite direction of Liu Xunyi.

The sword was pointing at the target, and the spear was pointed at the person who was caught off guard and was so frightened that the smile on her face froze in an instant before it could fully bloom... Ling Xiaoxiao.

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(End of this chapter)