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Many people gasped, feeling the overwhelming strength and ruthless nature of this individual. This person was not to be underestimated.
After attracting countless gazes, Zhang Qing's confidence soared. He scanned the area and fixed his eyes on one particular spot—the place where Chen Anlin stood. As soon as he approached, Chen Anlin deliberately exuded his aura, clearly intending for Zhang Qing to notice.
Heh, still trying to show off in front of me, huh? Zhang Qing smiled slightly; he had already become the dark horse of this competition. What could this person possibly use to compete with him?
What puzzled Zhang Qing was that despite his impressive display, Chen Anlin remained unfazed, wearing a calm expression. What was he thinking? I’ve already proven my strength, and you’ve offended me—aren’t you afraid of my retaliation? You’re just a junior in Qi training; what are you thinking?
"Hey, contestant! You've already won; why are you still up here? Get off the stage!" At that moment, an elder approached Zhang Qing, displeased.
Zhang Qing's expression turned awkward as he quickly apologized and then left the stage in a huff. Damn it! You made me lose face in front of everyone. Chen Anlin, I’ll remember you.
As Zhang Qing moved through the crowd, many people stepped aside in fear. He approached Chen Anlin with a smile. "I’m already ranked in the top twenty; what do you have to compete with me?"
"Heh, is that all? Do you believe I can make you leave here right now?" Chen Anlin replied calmly.
"Hahaha!" Zhang Qing laughed heartily. Who can't boast a little?
Just then, Wu Xixue and her senior brother Jiang Youming rushed over with someone dressed in the robes of a law enforcement elder. A group quickly surrounded Zhang Qing.
"Brother Zhang, what’s going on?" Xu Qianqian looked at the encircling crowd with concern.
"Don’t worry; we’re in the right here!"
Zhang Qing reminded himself to stay calm. He then turned his gaze to the elders, cupping his hands in greeting. "Esteemed elders, may I ask what brings you here?"
Jiang Youming pointed directly at him. "We received a report that you, in your pursuit of hunting the Black Fire Wolf, caused the deaths of fifty wandering cultivators!"
Zhang Qing's expression changed slightly; this was something he had kept very secret. Aside from his family, no one else knew. His family members would never betray him, as their own lives were tied to the clan. If they turned against him, they would all be doomed. The only person who knew was Chen Anlin, but he was just one individual—his testimony would hold no weight. Who would listen to the words of a wandering cultivator? If the words of a mere wandering cultivator were taken seriously, then wouldn't all wandering cultivators be able to accuse the great families?
Based on this reasoning, Zhang Qing instinctively denied it. "I don't know what you're talking about! Jiang Youming, I know you have a grudge against me and are saying these things out of revenge. Isn't that a bit too malicious?"
Jiang Youming replied, "We have evidence."
"Where's the evidence? Just empty words!" Zhang Qing said with a grim expression.
"I am the evidence," Wu Xixue declared.
"I was there too!" Chen Anlin stepped forward.
"I see you're in cahoots with them," Zhang Qing sneered. "And you, a mere wandering cultivator, are definitely just helping Jiang Youming."
"Do you think what you did was flawless?" Jiang Youming countered. "Many people in the wandering cultivator market know about what happened back then. All those cultivators who followed you disappeared without a trace! And this isn't the only incident; you've caused many deaths among wandering cultivators."
Chen Anlin recounted numerous instances.
"Slander! You're slandering me!" Zhang Qing's face turned ashen.
"Whether it's slander or not can be easily verified. We can send someone to the wandering cultivator market and ask around! I believe the eyes of the public are sharp," Chen Anlin asserted.
His words quickly garnered agreement from many present.
"Yes, we can just ask around later."
"In my hometown, whether someone is good or bad can be determined by asking a few people."
In an instant, many nodded in agreement with Chen Anlin's suggestion.
"Zhang Qing, did you hear that?" Jiang Youming asked.
What a ridiculous accusation! Zhang Qing clenched his fists, his teeth nearly biting through his lips.
Why? Why do these people always bully him?
Yes, he was responsible for the deaths of those loose cultivators, but they were just some loose cultivators! Their deaths meant nothing compared to his own value!
Jealousy—this person was simply jealous.
"Wait, I’m from the loose cultivator market in Nanling County!"
Suddenly, a loose cultivator stepped forward, pointing at Zhang Qing with anger. "What this friend just said is true! Zhang Qing has caused the deaths of many people; my elder brother was killed by him!"
Then he recounted how Zhang Qing's subordinates had forcibly conscripted loose cultivators.
At this revelation, the crowd erupted in an uproar.
"You must be lying! No, you are definitely sent by Jiang Youming!" Zhang Qing's face grew increasingly grim.
"I can also testify to Zhang Qing's actions. He is not a good person."
To his surprise, many cultivators from Nanling County stood up to identify Zhang Qing.
"You’re all liars! Liars! Ha, who would believe you?" Zhang Qing shouted, but inside he felt more and more hollow.
He cursed inwardly at these despicable low-level loose cultivators for daring to oppose him; they were asking for death!
If only he had killed them all back then!
"Alright, Zhang Qing, so many people have identified you. Whether it's true or not, you have to come with me for a thorough investigation!" Jiang Youming narrowed his eyes.
"Hmph, follow you? That would be like walking into a tiger's den!" At this moment, Zhang Qing looked around, trying to find a way to escape.
"And whether I’m a good person or not, I believe those who know me better understand the truth. Qianqian, isn’t that right?"
Zhang Qing turned to Xu Qianqian with hopeful eyes.
This and that…
Unexpectedly, Xu Qianqian’s face turned awkward as she couldn’t even look Zhang Qing in the eye.
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