"I didn't steal it at all. I've never seen that secret manual before. Someone framed me," Linlong said, unmoved.
He had seen everything, so he naturally wouldn't be intimidated by such a scene.
"You're really good at quibbling. It was obviously found in your room!" Zhang Xing immediately pointed at Linlong.
"Hall Master Zhang, what you said isn't right. Someone is trying to frame me for stealing this secret manual from Elder Song and placing it in my room. In fact, that person might even be you!" Linlong said indifferently.
"How dare you! How dare you slander this Hall Master!" Zhang Xing was so angry that his face turned red. He didn't expect Linlong to be so bold as to say such a thing.
"It's not slander, but Hall Master Zhang really has such a motive. After all, you suspect that Zhang Mao's disappearance has something to do with me, and you are Zhang Mao's cousin. So, you're most likely the one who framed me," Linlong said with a smile.
"What? Hall Master Zhang is Zhang Mao's cousin?" Most of the people present were shocked to hear Linlong's words.
Because this matter was very secretive, only a few people knew about it.
"You … You're slandering me!" Zhang Xing trembled with anger.
"Aren't you Zhang Mao's cousin? Do you dare to deny it in front of everyone? "Linlong laughed again.
"I …" Zhang Xing clenched his teeth, and then said helplessly, "That's right, I'm Zhang Mao's cousin."
After all, many people in the Li family knew about it. If he denied it, it would be like he had a guilty conscience.
"So it's true. It seems that there's really such a possibility. Zhang Xing might really have done such a thing to frame Lin Li."
For a moment, everyone started whispering again.
Damn it, this kid is really sharp-tongued. Fortunately, I'm prepared. Otherwise, I really wouldn't be able to deal with him, Zhang Xing thought to himself.
Then, he shifted his gaze to Cai Ying.
Cai Ying should have stood up long ago, but he had been hesitating because he felt guilty to Linlong. Now that he saw Zhang Xing focusing his gaze on him, he stood up helplessly.
Seeing Cai Ying stand up for no reason, an elder could not help but ask, "Well, what are you doing here?"
"Elders, I have something to say!" Cai Ying said.
Cai Ying, who was determined to go all out, calmed down at this time.
Brother Lin, for the sake of my brother, I can only do this. I hope you won't blame me. Cai Ying muttered in his heart.
"What do you have to say?" An elder asked.
"I saw Lin Li sneaking into his room sneakily with a book in his hand. It should be the secret manual that Elder Song is holding," Cai Ying said.
"En, when did you see it?" the elder asked again.
"Just ten minutes ago," Cai Ying said.
"It was when I discovered that the secret manual was missing," Song Jia immediately said.
"In that case, it proves that Lin Li is the one who stole this manual," two elders said with a nod.
"Cai Ying, why are you framing me?" Lin Long looked at Cai Ying coldly.
He really didn't expect Cai Ying to do this.
Did he misjudge someone? He was extremely puzzled.
As the former Emperor Wu, he had never made such a mistake.
"I'm not framing you. I just look down on people like you. I treat you like a brother, but you actually did such a sneaky thing!" Cai Ying said loudly.
"Cai Ying usually has a good relationship with Lin Li, but now it seems that he is putting righteousness before family!"
"If it were me, I would do the same. I don't look down on such a despicable person who says one thing in front of others and another."
Those who knew about the relationship between Lin Long and Cai Ying started discussing like this.
"Lin Li, what else do you have to say?" Zhang Xing immediately seized the opportunity to point at Lin Long and reprimand him.
"I have nothing to say, because you are in cahoots with each other," Lin Long said coldly.
"Cahoots with each other? You have such a good relationship with Cai Ying, how can I rope him in? If I really had such thoughts and plans, why didn't I find someone easier to rope in? Lin Li, there should be a limit to what you can say! "Zhang Xing said angrily.
"Lin Li, Hall Chief Zhang is an upright and upright person. How can he tolerate your slander!" Someone immediately voiced out in agreement.
"Lin Li, Cai Ying is on good terms with you, and he has already accused you like this. You really have nothing to say," an elder said.
"That's right!"
The others also echoed. Initially, they still felt that this matter was a little strange, but because of Cai Ying's testimony, they all chose to believe Zhang Xing.
"Alright, I now announce that Lin Li is to be arrested and sent to the dungeon. We will wait for the master to deal with him when he returns!" an elder immediately said.
This elder was the third elder in the Li family. The Great Elder, the Second Elder, and the other important figures of the Li family were not present, so he naturally had the final say.
As soon as he finished speaking, two beastmen immediately came to Lin Long, grabbed him from both sides, and dragged him to the dungeon.
There were too many powerhouses from the Li family present, so Lin Long did not dare to resist. Hence, he could only let the two men drag him to the dungeon.
Not long after, Lin Long was locked in the dungeon.
He was put on a special type of shackles. He realized that these shackles were made of special runes, and he could not activate the Qi in his body to deal with them.
The woman in white would probably think of a way to save him. Thinking of this, Lin Long secretly heaved a sigh of relief.
Of course, he did not put all his hopes on the woman in white. He also tried to break the shackles.
Zhang Chaoran, who was among the crowd, also saw this scene.
Lin Li probably did not want to steal Song Jia's secret manual. Song Jia and Zhang Xing must have colluded to frame him, Zhang Chaoran guessed.
Knowing that Lin Long was sent in by the woman in white, he naturally did not think that Lin Long would be tempted by Song Jia's secret manual. Even if he was tempted, he would not be so bold.
He would go and tell Miss about this and see what she would do. With this thought, he left the courtyard and walked towards the Fengyue Teahouse.
Soon, he saw the woman in black in the private room.
"What's the news, Zhang Xing?" the woman in black asked.
"Miss, Lin Li seems to have been colluded by Zhang Xing and Song Jia to frame him …" Zhang Chaoran immediately told her what had happened.
"Hmm, such a thing actually happened. How interesting …" The woman in black could not help but smile. Then, she looked at Zhang Chaoran and said, "Do you think that Lin Li fought against Zhang Mao and so many people in the Feixue Mountains by himself?"
"Lin Li definitely does not have such strength. Miss Liang must have been there at that time, so Zhang Mao and the others just disappeared," Zhang Chaoran said.
"Hmm." The woman in black nodded. After a moment, she said again, "How about this? Spread the news that Lin Li is locked in the dungeon. Try to let Liang Luoran know as soon as possible so that she can save Lin Li as soon as possible."
"Miss, what do you mean?" Zhang Chaoran asked doubtfully.
"It's very simple. Let her be rebuffed when she tries to save Lin Li. Then, pretend to help Lin Li and use this opportunity to get in touch with her and save Lin Li. By then, she will naturally believe you. She might even tell you some of her plans and even ask you to help her get the treasure inside. If that's the case, not only will I be able to know her plans, but I will also prevent her from getting the treasure inside. Isn't that perfect?" As she said this, the woman in black had a smug expression on her face.
It was as if she had already calculated everything.
"Miss, you are indeed very intelligent!" Zhang Chaoran, who understood the benefits of this, could not help but compliment her.
"I'll have to rely on you to carry it out. I hope you won't let me down," the woman in black said.
"Miss, don't worry. This subordinate will not disappoint your expectations." Zhang Chao Ran vowed.
After that, he left the place. Once he returned, he thought of a way to get someone to spread the news that Lin Long was locked in the dungeon.
Because of this, the woman in white in the Leisure Teahouse quickly learned of this news.
What was going on? Hearing this news, the white-clothed woman immediately frowned.
She originally thought that with Lin Long's strength, he would be safe inside and quickly enter the secret realm. Who would have thought that something like this would happen?
At night, she would first enter the dungeon and find out what exactly happened. When that time comes, she would think of a way to break out of it. The woman in white thought to herself.
Of course, she could also give up on Lin Long. However, where could she find someone like Lin Long? So, she naturally gave up on that idea.
At night, the moon was dark and the wind was strong. The woman in white changed into black clothes and snuck toward the Li family. Not long after, with her powerful strength, she arrived in front of the Li family's dungeon without anyone noticing.
After carefully observing for a while, she continued to move forward. Soon, she arrived at the entrance of the dungeon.
There were a few people from the Li family standing guard here.
These people's strength was at most at the peak of second-grade beastmen. Why would she pay any attention to them?
Just as she was about to secretly take them down and enter the dungeon, her expression suddenly changed. This was because she discovered that there were obviously experts in the darkness beside her.
Moreover, there was more than one.
I've been discovered! She thought to herself.
Since she had been discovered, it was already very difficult to enter and save Lin Long. This was because even if she took down these two people, other people from the Li family would come over.
So, she gave up on this rescue attempt. Her figure moved, and she directly rushed in the direction she came from.
At the same time, the two black figures in the darkness immediately chased after her.
They were much slower than her. When she flew past the walls of the Li family, they were still very far away from her.
However, at this moment, a white figure suddenly shot toward her from the right.
Originally, she wanted to directly send the white figure flying with a palm strike. However, she quickly changed her mind because she discovered that the white figure was only a small ball of paper. It did not have any destructive power.
Immediately, she directly grabbed the small ball of paper. With a glance, she could see that the ball of paper had shot toward a young man standing in the direction it had come from.
With just a glance, she rushed forward again.
By the time the two black figures behind her reached here, her figure had already disappeared without a trace.
The two black figures chasing after her were the two elders of the Li family. When they realized that the other party had already disappeared without a trace, their expressions became extremely unsightly.
"Who is this person? His strength is completely above ours!" One of them said with a frown.
"It's not just above ours. I'm afraid that even if we joined forces, we would not be a match for him!" The other person said.
"Fortunately, Zhang Chaoran reminded us to come out to patrol tonight. Otherwise, the Li family might be in some trouble," the first person said.
"Yes." The second person nodded and then asked doubtfully, "With this person's strength, why would he go to the dungeon? Is there anyone worth saving?"
"I don't know." The person next to him shook his head.
"Elders, what's wrong? Did you notice something?" At this moment, a voice came from the side.
It was the person who had thrown the ball of paper just now. This person was none other than Zhang Chaoran.
"Zhang Chaoran, just now, a powerhouse really sneaked into the Li family. It seems that he wanted to save someone in the prison. Fortunately, you warned us before, otherwise, something bad would have happened," one of the elders said immediately.
"It's all because the Eldest Young Master reminded me. Otherwise, even if I heard some news, I would not dare to warn the two elders with my status." Zhang Chaoran smiled.
"Haha, that's because the Eldest Young Master is awesome." The two elders immediately laughed.
After withdrawing their smiles, one of them said hurriedly, "We have to discuss this matter with the elders and send more powerhouses to patrol. Otherwise, if anything happens, we will not be able to explain it to the family head!"
"Yes." The other person nodded.
After saying that, the two turned around and left.
As for Zhang Chaoran, after looking around and seeing that no one was paying attention to him, he directly climbed over the wall and left.
Soon, he came to a remote alley.
As soon as he arrived, he saw a woman in black standing not far in front of him. She was wearing a veil. Even though he could not see her face, he knew that it was the woman from just now.
Of course, he knew that it was Liang Luoran, even though he had not seen her face.
The reason why Liang Luoran came here was naturally because of the note he had written, which stated that he hoped to see her here.
"Who are you?" Liang Luoran asked coldly as she fixed her gaze on Zhang Chaoran's face.
"I'm just a level-3 orc from the Li family," Zhang Chaoran said.
"It seems that you knew in advance that I would enter the Li family?" Liang Luoran suddenly exuded a murderous aura.
The murderous aura was so cold that Zhang Chaoran could not help but shiver.
Her strength was too strong! Zhang Chaoran thought to himself with a horrified expression.
"Miss, you misunderstood me. I was just guessing," Zhang Chaoran hurriedly said.
"Guessing? How can you make such a guess?" Liang Luoran asked.
Zhang Chaoran did not answer. Instead, he asked, "If I'm not wrong, you're here for Lin Li, right?"
"Yes!" Liang Luoran answered. At the same time, the murderous aura on her body became stronger.
Such a situation made Zhang Chaoran break out in a cold sweat. He knew that if he said anything wrong, he would probably be beheaded in the next moment.
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