flstandardbreds Chapter 134 Trapped by False Accusations
Chapter 134 Trapped by False Accusations
Just as Ye Shuli finished enjoying the thrill of upgrading her artifact, a sense of malice, like a thorn in her back, instantly brought her back to her senses.
It felt as if countless eyes were watching her from the shadows; it was like being under 360-degree surveillance, being scrutinized without any blind spots.
Alarm bells rang in her mind, a sense of tension welled up inside her, and she exclaimed inwardly, "Damn it, this script is wrong!"
"It seems that the rumors about me being smeared have spread far and wide." Ye Shuli looked around. The desolate wilderness was filled with a chilling wind, giving her a sense of tragic grandeur, like the line "The wind is howling and the Yi River is cold."
Sure enough, the next second, several powerful auras approached from afar and surrounded her in the blink of an eye.
Leading the group was none other than the stubborn old Elder Wang, his face contorted with rage, his beard practically sticking up to the sky.
"Ye Shuli, you vixen! How dare you harm your fellow disciples and steal the sect's secret treasures! You deserve to die!" Elder Wang roared with great force, his spittle almost landing on Ye Shuli's face.
The veteran powerhouses behind him were all fierce-looking, as if they wanted to devour Ye Shuli alive.
"Screw you!" Ye Shuli retorted directly. She hated being wronged the most. "Old man, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want! When did I harm my fellow disciples? Which eye of yours saw me steal treasure? If you ask me, with your old arms and legs, are you suffering from dementia? Oh, no, you've never had a brain to begin with!"
"Insolence! You vixen, how dare you argue! Today, we will act on behalf of Heaven and eliminate this scourge of yours!" Elder Wang was so angry that he blew his beard and glared, his face turning a deep purplish-red. His finger pointing at Ye Shuli was trembling, and anyone who didn't know better would think he had Parkinson's disease.
Looking at the pairs of menacing eyes around her, Ye Shuli felt like a little white rabbit that had fallen into a wolf's den, and suddenly felt immense pressure.
These old guys are all like they've been injected with chicken blood; they're really too difficult to deal with.
"Heh, a bunch of old geezers, all they know is how to gang up on the weak. If you're so capable, let's have a one-on-one fight!" Ye Shuli remained tough on the surface, but in her heart she was already plotting how to escape.
She knew that a direct confrontation wouldn't work; she had to outsmart them.
Just as tensions were running high and a major battle was about to break out, a voice suddenly rang out.
"Elder Wang, please calm down."
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a man in a standard robe walking slowly towards them. He had a cold face and sharp eyes, giving people a sense of authority without anger.
"Detective Song, what brings you here?" Elder Wang frowned, his tone carrying a hint of displeasure.
Detective Song walked up to the group, his gaze sweeping over Ye Shuli with a hint of scrutiny.
"I received a report that someone here is harming fellow disciples and stealing sect treasures, so I've come to investigate." His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable authority.
Elder Wang immediately jumped out, pointed at Ye Shuli, and embellished the story, describing it vividly and realistically, portraying Ye Shuli as an utterly wicked witch.
"Detective Song, the evidence against this vixen is irrefutable. We urge you to apprehend her and punish her severely!"
After listening to Elder Wang's account, Detective Song looked at Ye Shuli and asked, "Miss Ye, do you have anything to say?"
Ye Shuli rolled her eyes. This old man's ability to distort the truth was truly masterful; she was now in a situation where she couldn't clear her name even if she jumped into the Yellow River.
"An explanation is just a cover-up, and a cover-up is the truth, understand?"
Detective Song was clearly not buying her act. "In the face of evidence, any sophistry is futile." He took out a storage bag. "This was found at the crime scene. It contained the stolen treasure, and your scent lingered on it."
Ye Shuli's heart sank; it was obvious that someone had framed her!
She took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. "This storage bag isn't mine. I've never seen it before."
"Caught red-handed, and you still want to deny it!" Elder Wang shouted from the side. "Detective Song, what are you waiting for? Take her down!"
Detective Song raised his hand to signal Elder Wang to be quiet, then said to Ye Shuli, "You need to come with us before we get to the bottom of this."
"On what grounds? This is illegal detention!" Ye Shuli argued, she didn't want to be arrested without any explanation.
“To prevent you from fleeing the scene of your crime, we must restrict your movements,” Detective Song said firmly, leaving no room for argument.
Ye Shuli was surrounded by several cultivators and unable to move, her heart filled with anger and helplessness.
The sense of urgency and the oppressive feeling of being wronged were like an invisible net, binding her tightly.
"Hmph, let's see how long you can keep up your stubbornness!" Elder Wang looked at Ye Shuli triumphantly, as if he could already see the moment she was brought to justice.
Several veteran powerhouses were itching to take advantage of the situation and humiliate Ye Shuli.
One of the lewd old men rubbed his hands together and approached her with a sinister smile, saying, "Little girl, if you know what's good for you, just surrender obediently to avoid suffering."
Just then, a powerful force suddenly erupted from Ye Shuli, and golden light enveloped her, making her appear like a goddess descending to earth.
The surrounding air instantly froze, and a powerful pressure swept over, making it hard for everyone to breathe.
"You worthless scumbags dare to touch me?" Ye Shuli sneered.
The upgraded artifact's power far exceeded her expectations; she felt brimming with power, as if she could control everything.
The pursuers, who had been so aggressive, now showed expressions of fear and retreated.
"What...what kind of power is this?" Elder Wang stared wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief.
"Get out of here, all of you!" Ye Shuli roared, unleashing a powerful burst of energy that sent the surrounding experts flying.
"Jiang Ye, don't..." Ye Shuli stopped Jiang Ye, who was about to rush out. Her cold voice was unusually firm at this moment, as if it had some kind of magic, which instantly calmed Jiang Ye's restless emotions.
Jiang Ye was stunned. He thought Ye Shuli would go all out as usual, attacking everything and everyone, and giving these old guys a thorough dressing down.
Unexpectedly, she chose...
Tolerate?
This is not the "flower of wealth and beauty" he knew!
Ye Shuli withdrew her gaze, took a deep breath, and suppressed the surging anger in her heart.
She knew that now was not the time for a direct confrontation. The other side had a large number of people and was also represented by Detective Song, an official representative. If a fight broke out, it would be very disadvantageous for her.
She needs to calm down and find evidence in her favor to get out of this predicament.
"A wise man doesn't fight a losing battle. Let's go first!" Ye Shuli gave everyone a wicked smile, her tone laced with provocation, yet she didn't seem flustered at all.
Jiang Ye looked at Ye Shuli, not understanding why she chose to back down, when she clearly had enough strength to defeat these people decisively.
But he chose to believe her, just as she had always believed in him.
"Li'er, no matter what happens, I will be by your side." Jiang Ye held Ye Shuli's hand tightly, his tone firm.
Looking at Jiang Ye, Ye Shuli felt a warm current surge in her heart, and her tense nerves slowly relaxed.
She gripped Jiang Ye's hand tightly in return, a faint smile playing on her lips. "Don't worry, I'll be fine."
The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.
The surrounding air seemed to soften, filled with a gentle warmth.
"Hmph, you're smart to know what's good for you!" Elder Wang sneered, thinking that Ye Shuli was afraid of them, and proudly raised his chin.
"However..." Ye Shuli suddenly changed the subject, a sly glint in her eyes, "Next time we meet, I won't let you off so easily!"
After saying that, Ye Shuli pulled Jiang Ye, turned around and left, leaving behind only a dashing figure.
"Stop!" Elder Wang panicked when he saw Ye Shuli about to leave and tried to stop her.
"Elder Wang, please calm down," Detective Song said again, stopping Elder Wang. "This matter still needs to be investigated; we cannot jump to conclusions."
Elder Wang glared at Ye Shuli resentfully, but dared not disobey Detective Song's orders and could only watch them leave.
Just as Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye were about to disappear from everyone's sight, a few henchmen began to stir...
"Elder, this..."
Several henchmen were eager to try, their eyes gleaming with greed.
They boasted of their superior strength and relied on their large numbers, completely disregarding Ye Shuli.
"Elder, this vixen is so arrogant, why don't we teach her a lesson!" A burly man with a face full of scars said in a deep voice, his broadsword gleaming coldly, as if he was about to strike Ye Shuli at any moment.
"Hmph, you ignorant little brat, let me show you what I'm capable of!" Another henchman, who was as thin as a monkey, yelled and pounced on Ye Shuli like a ghost.
Ye Shuli's lips curled into a cold smile. These little minions really won't shed a tear until they see the coffin!
She dodged the monkey's attack with a swift movement, then slapped him away with her backhand, sending him flying in a graceful arc before crashing heavily to the ground with a scream.
"That's it? I thought you were some kind of expert, but you're just a pretty face with no substance!" Ye Shuli curled her lip in disdain, her tone full of sarcasm.
The onlookers were stunned. This little girl looked so delicate and weak, yet she had such strength!
Seeing this, the remaining henchmen dared not make any further moves and exchanged bewildered glances.
"A bunch of good-for-nothings!" Elder Wang was so angry that his beard stood on end, and he cursed them with disappointment.
Ye Shuli couldn't be bothered with these petty thugs; all she wanted to do now was find evidence as soon as possible to prove her innocence.
"Jiang Ye, let's go!" Ye Shuli grabbed Jiang Ye's hand and left without looking back.
"Li'er, where are we going now?" Jiang Ye asked.
"Go find the Blackbeard thief." Ye Shuli
"Blackbeard thieves? Li'er, you suspect them..." Jiang Ye was somewhat surprised.
“Yes, although the Blackbeard thieves are notorious, they are well-informed and cautious. If someone wants to frame someone, they are the perfect helper,” Ye Shuli explained.
"But Blackbeard the Thieves are elusive, how are we going to find them?" Jiang Ye asked with some concern.
"I have a way." Ye Shuli smiled mysteriously and took out a map from her pocket. "This is where the Blackbeard thief often hangs out."
Jiang Ye looked at the map, his brows furrowed. "Li'er, this place..."
"I know it's dangerous," Ye Shuli interrupted Jiang Ye, "but to clear my name, I have to take the risk!"
“Li’er…” Jiang Ye looked at Ye Shuli’s determined eyes and was filled with emotion and respect.
The two exchanged a glance; no words were needed, everything was understood without being said.
Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye arrived at the location marked on the map. A cold wind blew around them, the shadows of the trees swayed, and an eerie atmosphere filled the air.
"Be careful……"