Xiaoxiao.

Chapter 193 The scapegoat

Today, Noguchi Pass is a giant powder keg that could explode at any moment, and the situation is so tense it's suffocating.

Recalling the gathering that night, everyone came full of expectations, wanting only to ask the lord for a clear explanation about the unexplained disappearance of their juniors.

However, what awaited them was not the answer and comfort they had hoped for, but a horrific and bloody massacre.

This sudden turn of events shocked everyone.

What they found even more unacceptable was that this peaceful gathering, which was originally intended to seek the truth, was falsely accused of being a premeditated "rebellion."

Killing someone is just a matter of beheading them, but to then condemn their conscience after such a cruel act is simply outrageous!

This is intolerable!

For a long time, everyone has been full of suspicion about the mysterious disappearance of their descendants.

Despite their many doubts, no one dared to point a finger at the highly respected lord.

In their eyes, the lord is a supreme god, everyone's guardian deity, who would never harm his fellow human beings.

Therefore, even though various rumors about the disappearance of the younger generation flooded in,

Even the overwhelming evidence pointed directly to their lord, Zhu Xian.

Even in the face of such a situation, the first reaction of the kind and loyal people was still disbelief.

Even as more and more evidence becomes increasingly compelling, doubts still linger in everyone's minds.

Therefore, the initial purpose of the gathering was not to question the lord's crimes, but to hear him give an explanation for the matter.

In reality, deep down they completely disregarded the so-called evidence and didn't believe a single one of the accusations.

However, after so many years, there has been no news of the younger generation, and this painful torment is almost driving them to the brink of madness.

Now that a single clue has finally appeared, even if it's just a tiny glimmer of hope, everyone is eager to seize it, just to see if there's any chance of finding their loved ones.

In fact, the reason why everyone gathered here was that they hoped Zhu Xian could step forward and help them find those younger generations who had been missing for decades.

In the eyes of these people, Zhu Xian was like a god, high above them, and his extraordinary abilities were far beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Therefore, the gathering that night, ostensibly to demand an explanation from the lord, was in reality more like a humble and earnest plea for help—they were hoping to receive assistance from Zhu Xian.

Poor parents!

Even though decades have passed, their longing for their descendants has never diminished in the slightest.

This longing has not diminished at all; on the contrary, it has grown deeper with the passage of time.

Therefore, even though they knew deep down that the hope was slim.

But everyone held a fervent hope, praying that the lord would show mercy and use his supreme power to perform miraculous means to help them find their long-lost relatives.

However, contrary to their expectations, what they waited for was not the lord's heartwarming promise or even a simple word of concern.

Instead, it was the cold, hard clash of swords and the inhumane, bloody slaughter!

How could such a cruel reality not make them feel disheartened?

Although most people hope that all these heinous atrocities were the result of the lord's wanton lackeys.

However, many people directly targeted Zhu Xian, which is something Kuang Zheng is happy to see.

However, such people were few and far between, and most people still had full confidence in their lord, a result that greatly hurt Kuang Zheng.

Fortunately, he also knew that overturning people's deeply ingrained beliefs over hundreds of years was not something that could be done overnight.

But undeniably, someone finally appeared who had left Zhu Xian feeling utterly hopeless and completely lost faith.

But whether you choose to continue to firmly trust Zhu Xian or are heartbroken and no longer have any illusions about him, it doesn't matter.

Deep within them burned a raging fire of anger, a fire that could burst forth at any moment!

After all, the gathering that night not only failed to gain the lord's assistance, but also resulted in the tragic deaths of more innocent relatives. This was like rubbing salt into their already bleeding wounds, causing unforgettable pain that was etched into their very bones.

The anger in everyone's hearts was like a volcano about to erupt, its power unimaginable!

Although most of them, even every single one of them, were hesitant to cause trouble for Zhu Xian.

After all, Zhu Xian's god-like status meant that not just anyone could offend him.

How could his many years of idol-making campaigns have had no effect whatsoever?

Although the events of that night were very serious, they were far from shaking the foundation of everyone's faith.

Even if we take a step back and say that Zhu Xian's powerful strength at the sixth level alone is enough to make everyone hesitate.

However, no matter how much they feared Zhu Xian's strength, the anger deep in their hearts was real and could not be ignored.

This anger is like a flame that has been tightly suppressed; though it is not burning fiercely, it is secretly gathering strength.

Now, although everyone is trying their best to suppress their anger, it is becoming increasingly serious and is on the verge of exploding.

Therefore, describing Noguchi Pass at this time as a powder keg is absolutely not an exaggeration.

As one of the participants in this turmoil, Ling Qi is naturally well aware of the current situation.

Ironically, her once-celebrated son was completely oblivious to it all, seemingly uninvolved.

This discovery made Lingqi secretly feel fortunate—thankfully, her son had not acted rashly out of ignorance and gotten himself into trouble.

But at the same time, it also stirred up a nameless fire in her heart.

Back then, she valued this son so much, hoping he would become the pillar of the family in the future and take over the baton from her.

Unexpectedly, things have not gone as planned. This successor, on whom so much hope was placed, not only showed no composure in the face of such a complex and severe situation, but also failed to see the situation clearly. This is truly disappointing!

In fact, if he had just used his brain a little, he would never have been so easily made a scapegoat on the night of the incident.

He was perfectly capable of ordering his men to tip him off.

In this way, no matter how things ultimately turn out, he can absolve himself of all responsibility.

If he did that, he wouldn't be the one responsible for delivering the message or relaying the order.

In that case, even if Zhu Xian wanted to make an example of him, he wouldn't have an excuse, and no one else could do anything to him.