mtlumby2d Chapter 200: Conspiracy emerges, danger quietly approaches
Chapter 200: Conspiracy emerges, danger quietly approaches
Bei Li took the jade slip from Xiao Bei's hand and probed into it with her spiritual sense. A hint of surprise flashed across her pretty face. "Heavenly-level technique?! No wonder those two guys were so jealous." She stuck out her tongue, looking gloating. "Now we're going to have a good show."
Xiao Bei rubbed Bei Li's hair and said, "That's right. There will be a good show to watch. However, this show needs to be directed well to be exciting." A hint of cunning flashed in his eyes.
However, before the fun even began, trouble came knocking.
In just a few days, rumors about Xiao Bei's "unjust gains" in the ancient battlefield spread like a virus in the spiritual world.
Some people said that he secretly colluded with the demons and stole spiritual objects; others said that he used some forbidden techniques to forcibly seize opportunities that should have belonged to other cultivators.
Various versions emerged one after another, leaving Xiao Bei stunned.
"These netizens have really wild imaginations!" Xiao Bei looked at the various rumors in the communication jade slips and couldn't help but complain, "When did I become an undercover agent of the demon clan? It's really a waste of talent to not use my storytelling skills to write novels."
Bei Li chuckled at the side: "Who made you so outstanding that people would envy you? But these people are too low-class. They don't even think twice before making up rumors."
Although he said that he didn't care, Xiao Bei knew in his heart that the impact of these rumors should not be underestimated.
Some forces that originally wanted to cooperate with him began to become hesitant, and even some monks who were originally friendly to him began to keep their distance from him.
The cave, which was once bustling with activity, is now deserted.
Xiao Bei even heard people talking about him behind his back: "It's him. I heard that he secretly hid the treasure from the ancient battlefield..."
"Tsk tsk tsk, I didn't expect that this seemingly decent person would actually be such a despicable villain..."
Xiao Bei's face gradually became gloomy.
This is not just a matter of reputation, but someone is deliberately targeting him, trying to ruin his reputation and hinder his development.
"Li'er," Xiao Bei's eyes flashed with a cold light, "help me find out where this rumor came from."
Beili nodded, and with a wave of her little hand in the air, a ray of light shot out.
Not long after, the spiritual light returned, and Bei Li's face was solemn: "It was cultivators A and B. They spread rumors everywhere and incited the emotions of other cultivators."
Xiao Bei sneered, "It's them! It seems the previous lesson wasn't profound enough..." A fierce look flashed in his eyes, "Since they want to play, then play with them! Li'er, get ready, let's go out for a walk."
"where to?"
"Of course..." Xiao Bei's lips curled up into a devilish smile, "Let's go meet these two old friends." He paused, a cold glint in his eyes, "Some accounts should be settled."
He pushed open the cave door, and a murderous aura filled the air...
Xiao Bei and Bei Li left the cave and went straight to the residence of practitioners A and B.
Along the way, all kinds of rumors reached Xiao Bei's ears, but he looked calm, as if nothing had to do with him.
"Xiao Bei is here!" Someone shouted, and the originally bustling street suddenly became quiet. People cast curious glances and whispered to each other.
Xiao Bei walked straight up to A and B, a sneer on his face: "Long time no see, you two. How have you been lately?"
Experiencer A snorted coldly: "Thanks to you, it's not very good."
"Oh? Really? What did I do to make you two so unhappy?" Xiao Bei asked knowingly.
"Stop pretending!" Experiencer B said angrily, "How dare you say the events of the ancient battlefield have nothing to do with you?"
"The matter of the ancient battlefield? Are you talking about the fact that I obtained the heavenly-grade martial arts? This is my luck. Why are you two envious and jealous?" Xiao Bei had an innocent expression on his face, which made the cultivators around him a little suspicious. Could it really be a misunderstanding?
"Stop quibbling!" Experiencer A drew his sword. "Today, we will seek justice for our fallen brothers!"
"Seeking justice?" Xiao Bei laughed heartily. "What you call justice is fabricating rumors and ruining my reputation? How ridiculous!"
Just as the two sides were about to fight, a highly respected monk stepped forward and said, "Both of you, calm down. If you have anything to say, please explain it clearly."
Xiao Bei bowed and said, "Senior, I did obtain a Heaven-level technique, but it was completely by chance, not by any shady means. As for their talk of collusion with the demons, it's sheer nonsense!"
"You say it's just a coincidence? Who would believe that?" Experiencer B shouted.
"Believe it or not," Xiao Bei shrugged. "I'm not afraid of any slander as long as I'm upright. But why are you two so obsessed with slandering me? Could it be..." He paused deliberately, his eyes sweeping over the crowd, "Is there some unspeakable secret?"
This sentence immediately caused everyone to talk about it, and their eyes looking at A and B became suspicious.
Trainee A's expression changed, and he quickly said, "Don't talk nonsense! We just can't stand despicable people like you!"
"Despicable villain? Everyone knows who the despicable villain is." Xiao Bei sneered, "I, Xiao Bei, act openly and honestly, unlike some people who only play shady tricks behind the scenes."
His words were so powerful that many monks began to believe that he was wronged.
"You two, since you can't produce any evidence, stop embarrassing yourself here." Xiao Bei said, turned around and was about to leave.
"Stop!" Experiencer A was furious. "If you don't give us an explanation today, don't even think about leaving!"
Xiao Bei stopped and looked back at the two of them with a cold look in his eyes: "What do you want to be told?"
Trainees A and B exchanged a glance, a hint of viciousness flashing in their eyes...
"Since you don't want to drink my toast, then...
"Trainer A suddenly pulled out a...
Trainee A took out a bloody rag doll from his storage bag, with the words "Xiao Bei" embroidered crookedly on it.
"You dare to say that this wasn't done by you?!"
Everyone was shocked. This rag doll looked extremely strange, and it gave off a faint evil aura.
Beili held Xiao Bei's hand tightly and gave him a firm look.
Xiao Bei held her hand and gave her a reassuring smile.
He knew that no matter what happened, Beili would stand by him.
This made him feel warm in his heart and he cherished the girl in front of him even more.
Xiao Bei ignored the shouting of Trainee A and instead carefully observed the rag doll, a sneer curling up at the corner of his mouth: "You think you can frame me with this? You really underestimate me."
"You still want to deny it?!" Experienced Person B pointed at the rag doll, "It's stained with your scent, what else do you have to say?!"
"My aura?" Xiao Bei sneered disdainfully, "Who knows where you picked this thing up? You just smear it on anything and say it's my aura, that's too ridiculous." He paused, looked around, and said loudly, "Everyone, I, Xiao Bei, have always acted honestly and openly, and never do these crooked things. If I have really done something wrong, you can deal with me as you please! But if someone deliberately framed me, I will never sit idly by and wait for death!"
He spoke with such passion that many monks began to waver, thinking that there might be something else behind this matter.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Bei did not rush to retaliate, but chose to collect evidence to prove his innocence.
He began to investigate secretly, interviewed many witnesses, and collected a large amount of testimonies and clues.
Beili was a little surprised by this: "Why don't you just fight back? I thought you would beat them to pieces right there!"
Xiao Bei smiled mysteriously: "Li'er, fighting can't solve the problem. We must use magic to defeat magic."
"Magic?" Beili looked confused.
"Evidence is the best magic!" Xiao Bei blinked, "Don't worry, I will make them pay the price."
Xiao Bei's actions made the monks who originally supported A and B begin to doubt.
Could it be that they really wronged Xiao Bei?
As Xiao Bei's investigation deepens, he discovers some secrets about Trainees A and B, secrets that could bring ruin to their reputations...
Xiao Bei looked at the evidence in his hand, a meaningful smile on his face: "The game has just begun..." He turned to Bei Li and said: "Li'er, we..."
Xiao Bei pulled Bei Li and said mysteriously, "Li'er, let's go fishing."
"Fishing?" Bei Li was confused. "Can you fish in the world of immortal cultivation? What kind of fish do you catch?"
Xiao Bei smirked: "Catching a big fish! Let's put out some bait and see what rare and exotic animals we can catch."
What Xiao Bei called "bait" was the secret he knew about Person A and Person B.
He deliberately revealed these secrets to some monks who had grudges against A and B, and secretly observed their reactions.
As expected, these secrets were like bombs, causing a huge uproar in the world of immortal cultivation.
Some of the shameful deeds that A and B had done were exposed, and they instantly became the target of public criticism and were wanted by everyone.
"I didn't expect these two guys, who appear to be righteous on the surface, to actually do so many bad things behind the scenes!"
"You can only judge a person by their appearance, not their true heart! Fortunately, Brother Xiao Bei revealed their true colors!"
The direction of public opinion reversed instantly, and those monks who had previously suspected Xiao Bei turned against him and began to condemn A and B.
Seeing how A and B were in such a state of panic, Bei Li couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Xiao Bei, your 'fishing' trick is really brilliant! It's simply murderous!"
Xiao Bei raised his eyebrows proudly: "This is just the beginning, the best is yet to come!"
He knew very well that in order to completely bring down A and B, more solid evidence was needed.
He continued to investigate and found a key figure - a monk who had witnessed what A and B did on the ancient battlefield.
It is not easy to find this witness. He has changed his name and is hiding in the crowd.
After much trouble, Xiao Bei finally found his whereabouts, but discovered that he had been...
Xiao Bei pushed open the dilapidated wooden door, and a smell of decay hit him in the face.
The room was empty except for a broken wooden table and a crooked chair.
There was a letter on the table with a few crooked words written on it: "I know too much..."
Xiao Bei's face darkened and an ominous premonition came to his mind.
He turned to look at Bei Li and said in a deep voice, "It seems that we are in trouble..." He paused, his eyes fell on a pool of dark red blood in the corner of the room, "And it's a big trouble..." He slowly squatted down and reached out to touch the pool of blood, "It's not dry yet..."