Chapter 305 Expulsion
Chapter 305 Expulsion
Liu Xin did not realize the serious consequences of offending Zhang Chi. In his eyes, Zhang Chi was just a small-time gigolo.
I heard that Zhang Chi has a good character, although he has a youthful temperament, he is not aggressive. Like last time when Jin Ling'er caused trouble, he endured it, didn't he?
Whether it was to maintain Long Yan's face or to avoid conflicts with Jin Ling'er, he chose to endure.
In Liu Xin's mind, he had already labeled Zhang Chi as a weakling.
If it weren't for fearing Long Yan, someone like Zhang Chi, a Foundation Building cultivator, would be easily manipulated.
So when he leaked the information, he didn't consider the consequences at all.
Even if he exposed what he had done, what would be the big deal?
It would just be Long Yan disliking him, and others disliking him.
It's no big deal!
As long as he is strong enough, why should he care about others' opinions?
After all, he is a Divine Ability cultivator from the Dragon Transformation Palace. Even if it's Long Yan, he wouldn't do anything to him over such a trivial matter.
It can be said that Liu Xin's judgment is not wrong, but unfortunately, the Zhang Chi he calculated is not someone who can be easily bullied, but a cunning and ruthless person.
The more cowardly in front of others, the more ruthless behind their backs.
Appearing humble on the surface, but lacking moral bottom line in secret.
And this person is good at imagining things.
Before the situation developed to its most serious point, he had already imagined what hidden dangers there would be.
Liu Xin never expected that his attempt to embarrass Zhang Chi and make Jin Ling'er fall for him would lead to Zhang Chi wanting to kill him!
Of course, even if he didn't expect this, he wouldn't admit that he deliberately spread the news.
If you have the ability, go ahead and investigate. I will apologize and repent if you find out. Then this matter will be over.
Long Yan's sharp gaze swept over everyone, except for Jin Bian and Miao Yin.
There is no need to doubt Miao Yin, the same goes for Jin Bian.
If she can't trust the bodyguard assigned to her by Long Yi, who else can she trust?
So with two people present being excluded from suspicion, along with her and Zhang Chi, there were only six suspects left.
"The Green Sparrow is simple-minded, I can vouch for her."
Miao Yin spoke up, eliminating another suspect for Long Yan.
Liu Xin suddenly became a little uneasy, his subtle change in expression caught Zhang Chi's eye.
Zhang Chi is quite good at finding moles, and he immediately noticed Liu Xin's abnormal behavior.
Others felt somewhat uncomfortable being stared at by Long Yan.
Because they were truly innocent, but they didn't know how to prove it. Everyone was cultivating in their own rooms, and no one could testify for each other or provide an alibi.
So besides feeling uncomfortable, there was also some anxiety about being wrongly accused.
Liu Xin, on the other hand, remained calm with a hint of guilt, completely different from everyone else.
Since the mole was found, Zhang Chi took the opportunity to do a favor.
"Profound Heart Sect's Yan Hongyi, I have also met her before, and I believe she wouldn't do such a thing."
Yan Hongyi was originally the weakest one present and the most insecure. In this situation, she was actually quite afraid of being falsely accused.
When Zhang Chi spoke up, it was like saving her from a difficult situation.
She looked at Zhang Chi with gratitude and an inexplicable affection in her eyes.
Long Yan's gaze suddenly became sharp.
Yan Hongyi quickly understood the meaning behind the gaze of her love rival and her face turned red.
It was embarrassing to have stars in her eyes in front of her partner and be discovered!
She timidly glanced at Long Yan, indicating that she didn't dare to compete, and Long Yan let her off the hook.
The confrontation between the two was short, more like a crushing defeat than a real confrontation.
However, Yan Hongyi couldn't help but feel a bit resentful.
She was only slightly inferior in background, but she became the senior sister of the Profound Heart Sect, which was a testament to her talent.
Moreover, she was also a young genius, similar in age to Zhang Chi.
Zhang Chi was able to be so mature because he had experienced two lifetimes, while Yan Hongyi, of course, couldn't. She just cleverly avoided a direct confrontation with Long Yan, but she became even more dissatisfied in her heart.
There were only four suspects left, and it was still difficult to determine.
Long Yan's observation skills were not as good as Zhang Chi's. She looked at the remaining four people and slowly said, "Who did it, come forward and apologize voluntarily, and I will not hold it against you."
She issued the final ultimatum, which was actually a helpless move. Of course, no one would come forward at this point.
Zhang Chi stepped forward to mediate and said, "Let it go. I think that person didn't have much malicious intent, maybe it was just a prank.
We are new to this place, and we need internal unity. If we suspect each other and harm our friendship for no reason, it's better to stop here and pretend this never happened."
"How could this be just a prank!"
Long Yan was still unwilling, so Zhang Chi had to hold her hand and said, "Forgive and forget. As long as he doesn't make the same mistake again next time."
Liu Xin sneered inwardly when he heard this. He knew that Zhang Chi was a pushover.
Under Zhang Chi's persuasion, Long Yan could only reluctantly say, "Fine, since you say so, I'll give that person another chance.
I hope everyone remembers that we are partners. I don't want to see any more backstabbing incidents!"
After Long Yan finished speaking, she left in anger, and Zhang Chi had to chase after her, leaving behind a strange atmosphere.
Miao Yin held Qing Que's hand and also scrutinized the four people who had not provided an alibi or proven their innocence.
However, she only glanced at them before leaving with Qing Que.
This undisguised suspicion made everyone present very unhappy.
They looked at each other, feeling a burning anger inside.
Of course, they were somewhat displeased with Long Yan's behavior. They were just peacefully cultivating at home, and not only were they not allowed to eat the melon, but they were also suspected of something.
But compared to their displeasure with Long Yan, they hated Liu Xin even more.
Who was this cunning and cowardly person who dared to do something but didn't dare to admit it, causing himself to be suspected as well?
Who would want an unexplained stain on themselves?
So after Long Yan and the others left, the remaining four people almost started fighting.
In the end, it was resolved because Liu Xin had the highest cultivation level and he was the sixth person.
He didn't admit it, and no one dared to force him.
But the conflicts between them deepened.
This was also Zhang Chi's cleverness. He exposed Liu Xin and revealed the truth, but others might not remember his good intentions. Instead, they might feel that Long Yan didn't respect them enough, and naturally, they would have opinions.
People care about their face.
However, Zhang Chi deliberately didn't expose it, letting the matter be resolved, which would make people resent the person who leaked the information.
Because they were all implicated by the leaker.
When the truth came out later, they wouldn't blame Long Yan for it.
But at this moment, no one was thinking that far ahead.
Liu Xin was pleased with himself for fooling everyone.
But he overlooked one thing, this was Jin Ling City, Jin Ling'er's territory.
His actions not only annoyed Long Yan and Zhang Chi, but also greatly offended Jin Ling'er.
Jin Ling'er promised Long Yan not to let anyone know about their sparring, but it still leaked. Wasn't this destroying their sisterhood?
Fortunately, Long Yan didn't suspect her, otherwise she would have been very sad.
Furthermore, she almost lost if it weren't for Zhang Chi's interference. Otherwise, she would have lost face completely.
With these two factors combined, can she endure it?
Moreover, this information was not leaked by her, which means there are cunning individuals in Long Yan's team. How can she trust Long Yan and Zhang Chi to associate with such people?
What if they are betrayed?
Hmm, why is she also concerned about Zhang Chi?
Perhaps it's because she cares about him indirectly. After all, Zhang Chi is Long Yan's companion.
Jin Ling'er gave herself a reasonable explanation and didn't think too much about it.
She called her maid and asked her to arrange for someone to investigate today's news.
As the esteemed Saintess, she didn't need to personally handle everything.
The power held by the Saintess in one faction is extremely strong.
The news leaked in the morning, the investigation order was issued at noon, and the results were presented to Jin Ling'er in the evening.
"Dragon Transformation Palace, Liu Xin, it's him."
Jin Ling'er remembered it instantly and quickly matched the name with her memory.
When Long Yan introduced him, she had glanced at Liu Xin a little more, thinking that she could take care of him in the future.
At that time, she only thought that he was ordinary and didn't expect him to be so unscrupulous.
But since he is from the Dragon Transformation Palace, she will leave it to Long Yan to handle!
Jin Ling'er packaged the information and sent it to Long Yan through a messenger. Then, she went to the artifact refining workshop.
Investigating the source of the rumors was just a casual act for Jin Ling'er. What she cared more about was Zhang Chi's philosophy of artifact refining.
So, Jin Ling'er followed Zhang Chi's example and forged while communicating with her sword.
On the other hand, Long Yan received the news from Jin Ling'er and learned that Liu Xin was the one who leaked it. He immediately went to find trouble with Liu Xin in anger.
After the incident was exposed, Liu Xin naturally didn't resist anymore.
Under Long Yan's anger, he sincerely admitted his mistake and promised not to repeat it in the future.
Long Yan was so angry that he couldn't say a word.
Since everyone has apologized, what else can be done?
Zhang Chi, on the other hand, raised Liu Xin's danger level a bit.
Being able to adapt and compromise doesn't necessarily make one a great man, but it certainly makes one cunning.
There is no grudge between them, but now that they have conflicts, isn't it more dangerous?
He must deal with him.
However, the more murderous intent Zhang Chi had, the more gentle he appeared.
Seeing that Long Yan still had lingering anger, Zhang Chi quickly went over to persuade him, "Let it go. We are away from home and need to be united."
"I can't unite with someone like him!"
Long Yan was not a fool. How could he not feel that Liu Xin's apology lacked sincerity?
If Liu Xin had been a bit more sincere, Long Yan would have considered that he was an excellent disciple of the Dragon Transformation Palace and wouldn't have done anything to him.
But now, Long Yan couldn't swallow this anger.
Miao Yin, who had come over to watch the commotion, also said coldly, "I can't become companions with someone like him either. Can any of you accept someone who would betray their comrades for no apparent reason?"
No one responded to her statement.
Especially the three people who were implicated by Liu Xin, they glared at him with anger.
If they could beat her, they would have already taken action.
Jin Bian also looked at Liu Xin coldly.
He was another fool like Yin Xun, thinking that he could disregard Long Yan just because he had some strength.
However, he wanted to give Long Yan a chance to gain more experience, so he wouldn't interfere with anything.
"Our team doesn't need you, Liu Xin. Go back where you came from! If you truly feel guilty, you should have spoken up when I gave you all a chance," Long Yan said mercilessly. Liu Xin didn't expect that Long Yan would actually kick him out over such a small matter.
Miao Yin was even more impolite, saying, "Get lost, or I'm afraid I won't be able to resist punching you."
Miao Yin wasn't a violent person, but she had been holding in her anger lately and her fists were itching.
As one of the accompanying elders, Miao Yin made her stance clear. Liu Xin could only look to Jin Bian for help, but Jin Bian naturally had a cold expression.
At this moment, no one spoke up for him, only Zhang Chi sighed helplessly, seemingly pitying him.
But this pity didn't make Liu Xin feel guilty. Instead, he felt that Zhang Chi was being hypocritical.
He hated it. He clearly didn't make a big mistake, but Long Yan actually protected Zhang Chi to this extent, not allowing anyone to offend him even a little bit.
Ha!
For the sake of a man, they completely ignored his talent as a genius of the Dragon Transformation Palace.
"Fine, I'll leave!"
Liu Xin turned around and packed his things. Of course, he wouldn't just go back where he came from. Western State and the Sea Clan were about to go to war, and the Dragon Transformation Palace would be the first to bear the brunt.
Since he had already reached the territory of the White Tiger Sect, he naturally wouldn't slink away. It was just that he wouldn't stay with Long Yan and the others. With his strength in the Divine Ability Realm, there was nowhere he couldn't go.
There wasn't much for Liu Xin to pack, and in the time it took to finish a cup of tea, he came out.
Under the indifferent gazes of everyone, Liu Xin sneered inwardly and walked away under the moonlight.
One day, I will make you regret it!
No one paid attention to the indifference in Liu Xin's eyes, but Jin Bian secretly had some thoughts.
If Liu Xin just left, he wouldn't do anything.
After all, Long Yan's punishment wasn't really severe.
But Jin Bian was worried about Liu Xin's current state.
Although the talent of the Long Family was not afraid of clowns like Liu Xin, Liu Xin was still considered a talent. In the future, when he grew stronger, he would have some destructive power.
"Since you're leaving, don't come back."
Jin Bian secretly harbored murderous intent.
At the same time, Zhang Chi was communicating with Gu Youyou.
With Zhang Chi's increased strength, Gu Youyou's combat power had also improved.
Dealing with weak Divine Ability cultivators like Liu Xin would ensure that not too many people would be alarmed.
"Let him go for now, no rush."
She had already placed a mark on him, he couldn't escape.
With Gu Youyou's assurance, Zhang Chi felt relieved. He and Long Yan together pacified the remaining people, expelled the spy, and strengthened the team's cohesion, albeit only slightly.
Of course, it was only a slight improvement.
The story has two sides. After Liu Xin walked far away, his inner anger naturally didn't need to be concealed anymore.
He couldn't accept being treated like this. Long Yan's punishment was too unfair.
He had already apologized, what more did they want from him?
The more Liu Xin thought about it, the angrier he became.
If he knew that he had been marked for assassination by two powerful individuals, he would probably be even angrier.
Was this small conflict really worth it?
And as he recklessly fantasized about revenge in his mind, he didn't realize that he had walked into a series of shadows.
As a Divine Ability expert, he was confident that he wouldn't encounter any danger.
Until a sinister voice came from the darkness... (End of this chapter)
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