Translator: Dragon Boat Translation I Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
At this moment, the blood color in the City Lord’s pupils had already faded, and
he looked no different from a normal person. The surrounding black gas had
also completely dissipated, and his expression was somewhat panicked and
scared. Seeing these people, it was like he saw a savior.
On the other hand, Lin Baï’s body was covered in blood stains. In addition, he
had eliminated too much evil energy previously, which caused his entire body
to be covered in a dense murderous aura that could not be dispersed for a long
time. It was as if he had crawled out from a mountain of corpses and a sea of
blood.
A faint bloody light flashed in Lin Baï’s eyes. He looked more like evil ghost
than the City Lord. Those who did not know would have thought that the
creature that had been sealed had run onto his body.
Everyone was actually a little frightened by his appearance. For a moment,
they were very vigilant as they stared at Lin Bai. On the other hand, the City
Lord took advantage of the moment when Lin Bai was absent-minded to hide
behind everyone. Without waiting for Lin Bai to speak, he said,
The monster in the seal has already invaded his mind. Everyone, please don’t
fall for it!
Lin Bai finally understood what a thief shouting to catch a thief meant. His
gaze turned cold, and his five fingers turned into claws as he was about to grab
the City Lord
Seeing that he attacked without saying anything, it was obvious that he didn’t
put them in his eyes. How could the elders of the ancient families still tolerate
this? They shouted angrily, “Impudent!” At the same time, spiritual energy
surged out of their palms and attacked Lin Bai mercilessly.
After being interrupted repeatedly, Lin Bai was somewhat impatient.
“Can’t you see that the City Lord has already been infected by the black gas?
The one occupying this body is merely a monster. Its main body tried to break
through the seal, but it was beaten back by me. Now, it still lacks this strand of
soul. If it isn’t destroyed in time, it is hard to guarantee that it will return in the
future.”
Everyone looked at each other. Since these two people said that the other was
infected, which one should they believe?
The City Lord laughed coldly, “You don’t even know when to lie. If I was
infected, with your strength, how could you deal with me? You still want to
deceive us. I advise you to surrender.”
“Everyone, don’t listen to his nonsense. When the Vice City Lord and I were
preparing to strengthen the seal, who knew that this monster had already
taken over this kid’s body and ambushed us when we weren’t prepared. Now,
the Vice City Lord is on his last breath to save me. If it wasn’t for him risking
his life to protect me, I’m afraid that I would have fallen into the hands of the
Devil.”
The City Lord gritted his teeth and spoke with great sincerity. Everyone’s gaze
fell on the heavily injured and unconscious Ren Zeyuan. As expected, his aura
was weak, and the wounds on his body were indeed surrounded by black qi. It
was all in line with what the City Lord had said.
However, what they did not know was that the black qi on Ren Zeyuan’s body
was not caused by anyone else. Instead, it was emitted from his internal body.
However, if one was not careful, it would be difficult to detect it.
Seeing the wariness and faint hostility in everyone’s eyes, Lin Bai knew that
things weren’t looking good.
“This monster is used to bewitching people. In reality, it bewitched the City
Lord first and then the Vice City Lord. Not only did it almost destroy our pill
refinement, but it even used a clone to help the main body break through the
seal. Now, it wants to stir up trouble
Before Lin Bai could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by the City Lord as
if he had heard a fairy tale.
“You’re saying that both the Vice City Lord and I were bewitched? Why didn’t
you say that the entire City Lord’s Estate is already a nest of monsters? How
could a dignified City Lord be easily fooled? Even if you make up an excuse,
don’t you know how to come up with a better one?
The City Lord’s prestige had always been very high in front of everyone, so very
few people believed in Lin Bal’s words. In addition, Lin Bai’s name was
unknown, so not many people present knew him. Compared to such a small
figure, it was clear that everyone was more willing to believe the City Lord’s
words
Everyone’s balance gradually tilted towards the City Lord.
The elder of the Gu clan said, “Don’t even think about misleading us. Everyone
knows that the City Lord’s Estate has been protecting and consolidating the
seal for generations. How could they be easily bewitched? Otherwise, the world
would be in chaos.”
Many people felt that it made sense, and they all agreed, “That’s right. The City
Lord has been guarding this place for so long. How could it be like what you
said? Moreover, your words are full of loopholes.”
That’s right! The City Lord’s cultivation is very advanced. It’s impossible for
him to be bewitched. It’s all because of you, kid. What are you trying to do
here?
Seeing that Lin Bai had become the target of public criticism, the City Lord did
not forget to add fuel to the fire.
“Although my body was indeed injured by the black qi in the beginning, it was
all to suppress the demonic creature in this seal. It was definitely not what you
said about being corrupted. That’s why I gathered the alchemists to refine pills
for me and dispel the demonic qi. I just didn’t expect that a demonic creature
like you would be lurking by my side and giving me a fatal blow.”
Lin Bai looked at the City Lord who was protected by everyone. He was
obviously an evil demon, but at this moment, he seemed like a righteous
person. He had to admit that his acting skills were really good. No wonder
when it possessed Ren Zeyuan’s body earlier, no one noticed his strange
behavior.
“If you don’t believe what I said, you can ask elder Yan and the others. Back
then, this demon was on Ren Zeyuan’s body and destroyed our medicine
refinement”
At this moment, everyone did not believe what Lin Bai said at all. “Elder Yan
and the others are seriously injured and unconscious. They won’t be able to
wake up fora while. Don’t think of stalling for time.”
Right now, there wasn’t even anyone who was willing to testify for Lin Bai. It
could be said that even if he had mouth, he wouldn’t be able to explain it
clearly.
This kid’s behavior is suspicious. Even if he wasn’t injected by the black gas,
he probably isn’t a good person.
I think so too. When we first arrived here, he wanted to make a move on the
City Lord. Could it be that he wanted to kill him to silence him? Then, the city
lord would died any evidence.”
“He’s really vicious! We almost fell for his trick.”
