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Chapter 34: Money Speaks - 25
Chapter 34: Money Speaks - 25
" Since he has been crippled, it's only right if we present him before everyone else and bring the Truth, " Bai Lung spoke with a straight and serious tone.
His words were truly unfathomable, Saintess was having a hard time trying to figure out what exactly does this man wants, was he friendly towards Ling Fei or hostile?
She originally thought, after she crippled him, Holy Envoy would end Ling Fei's misery but it seems she was once again proven wrong.
" Um! I can't quite comprehend your insight, forgive me for my incompetence but what does the Holy Envoy mean by bringing the truth in front of everyone, "
" Saintess! It's exactly what you have originally thought, we have crippled him for destroying your reputation and not knowing the immensity of heaven... But the matter of the devil should be well investigated, this humble one, can't help but think, the truth must be brought up, " He spoke while he gazed at the stars.
" Who knows, maybe he isn't the devil and others have merely started the rumors about him because of jealousy, " he added with a calm and composed tone.
" B-But, even the elder has stated Ling Fei is the devil and caught him using a devilish technique, " Ling'r couldn't help but utter those words hurriedly, looking at him, who seemed wise and full of wisdom.
" Have you seen with your own eyes, Saintess? " Bai Lung replied calmly,
" Let's have a seat and talk, " he added.
He pointed towards the place where they were talking beforehand, her tea was still untouched in her cup.
" Sorry to disappoint you but indeed I haven't seen Ling Fei use devilish technique, " she let out while they both took their seat.
" Exactly! Now think about it, if Ling Fei was truly a devil? Do you think, you could have easily crippled him?... Well, you may bring that; I had subdued him so you could cripple him, but then again, if he was really a devil, would he even be subdued by me? " He added with sharp eyes piercing right through her soul.
Listening to his explanation, her youthful, charming face had a slight wrinkle as she looked thoughtful.
" The Holy Envoy is virtuous, it seems to be the case, so, Ling Fei isn't a devil? " she wondered.
" I never said Ling Fei isn't a devil, I just asked saintess to think logically that's all, " Bai Lung uttered.
Xiao Ling'r: "..."
' Eh? What is this? Just a moment ago, this man explained how Ling Fei couldn't be a devil and now he is saying he never said Ling Fei isn't a devil... What does this mean? ' she couldn't help but feel confused.
" If I may, what does the Holy envoy think about Ling Fei, " she asked raising her brows.
" Hmm... The stars sure are bright don't you think, Saintess, "
Xiao ling'r: "..."
'Ugh! ' Xiao Ling'r felt a wave of frustration, but she forced herself to remain calm.
Bai Lung's enigmatic responses were driving her to the brink of her patience, yet she couldn't afford to lose composure in front of him.
" Truly, the stars are indeed bright," she replied, trying to mask her irritation. " But, if it isn't a problem, I wish to understand your perspective on Ling Fei. It's a little crucial matter,"
Bai Lung's eyes twinkled with a hint of amusement as he continued to gaze at the night sky.
" Saintess, sometimes the truth isn't as clear as the stars above, it's hidden in the shadows, waiting to be uncovered. My perspective on Ling Fei is irrelevant. What matters is that we uncover the truth together... And as I have mentioned, let's reveal everything tomorrow, in front of everyone,"
She frowned slightly, feeling the weight of his words.
" So, the Young Lord Bai suggests we investigate further before making any definitive judgment?"
" Precisely," he said with a nod.
" We must gather evidence, listen to testimonies, and observe with our own eyes. Only then can we present the truth to everyone. If Ling Fei is indeed a devil, it will become evident. But if he isn't, we must ensure his name is cleared, "
Xiao Ling'r felt a spark of hope. Despite her initial doubts, Bai Lung's approach seemed fair and just.
As someone associated with the royal court, his vision is truly sharp but that tongue... It's like mango, sweet, sour, and sometimes indescribable.
His wisdom is profound making her question so many things in a short time,
" So, what should be done with Ling Fei? " She asked looking at his face, where his eyes were closed, enjoying the chilling wind.
" For the moment, let's put him in the dungeon, and by the dawn of tomorrow, we shall bring him and question everything to make it clear as glass, " He said with a straight tone.
On the surface, it seems Bai Lung is trying to help Ling Fei, but there is a deep scheme hidden in the dark that is yet to be revealed.
The goal of Bai Lung isn't to help Ling Fei and make everything clear, instead, it is to humiliate Ling Fei in front of everyone.
" it seems the conversation ends here, once again, I wish you fortune and blessing, it's getting late, it's not a good thing for a Saintess like you to talk with a man at night, as for Ling Fei, I will personally send him to the dungeon," Saying that, he got up from the chair and picked up Ling Fei's body, who was still awake, acting as he had passed out from pain.
Ling'r: "..."
" if Holy Envoy wishes to leave me unanswered, then I guess it can't be helped, " saying that she also got up from her chair with a slight pout still angry at the fact that she couldn't get a satisfactory answer.
...
As She left, Bai Lung's sinister grin widened.
" You are listening aren't you, Ling Fei? " Bai Lung's cold voice spread across the yard as he threw him back to the ground.
The real game is about to commence.