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Chapter 305 - 23: The one who formed a CP (Couple Pairing) with Ximen Chui Xue? (Triple-length Chapter seeking subscriptions)_2

Chapter 305: Chapter 23: The one who formed a CP (Couple Pairing) with Ximen Chui Xue? (Triple-length Chapter seeking subscriptions)_2

Or, perhaps... used for deterrence?

If they resist, it’s likely that their support in the martial arts world would disappear. The martial arts forces would not help them.

So, should they try to confuse the enemy with counter information?

Seeing Li Changhe and company doing nothing, Yang Xiu slowly unsheathes his knife.

Li Changhe’s eyes twitch at the sight of the cold, sharp blade. He speaks, "Is the Knife River Gate, unceremoniously, trusting the words of an evildoer and failing to tell right from wrong? We, the Changhe Arrow Sect, will not surrender without a fight!"

The other side doesn’t know whether this information is true or false; otherwise, Yang Xiu wouldn’t be the only one here to hunt them down.

They boast of being part of the martial arts world and are now doing this in front of so many compatriots.

If they surround and kill another sect based on unverified information, it would be very disadvantageous to them. If they guess wrong, their reputation would be completely destroyed.

Do they really believe that everyone in the martial arts world is like Guo Jing, the great chivalrous hero who serves the country and the people?

No, most of them are only looking out for their sect’s interests.

For the sake of their sect’s reputation, they eradicate evil and clean house.

Just like Li Changhe himself, he is motivated by interest and acts within his abilities.

He wouldn’t mind accepting an [Instant Task] to save Zhao Jiu.

Yang Xiu’s appearance is not without a hint of probing intent.

He is a responsible person, and if he guesses wrong, his sect’s reputation will be ruined. If he kills Li Changhe and the others and is unable to leave the island, he would probably withdraw from the Knife River Gate or commit suicide to apologize for his actions.

Li Changhe glanced at Huang You and saw anxiety and struggle in his eyes.

He probably wanted to stop Yang Xiu, but was doubtful about the validity of the information. He was uncertain about his decision. After all, Li Changhe and the others had saved him, and he didn’t want to be ungrateful. Even if Li Changhe and the others were true to the information, he wouldn’t take action against them.

As for that old monk, he stared intently at Li Changhe and his companions with his prayer beads clenched tightly, obviously prepared to take action. It’s just unclear whether he intends to attack Li Changhe or stop Yang Xiu.

Meanwhile, the martial artists who crowded around them were also observing the situation.

"So, it’s divided into three categories," Li Changhe quickly analyzed in his mind.

"Huang You was saved by us, so we are his saviors. Whether we are players or not, he won’t harm us. This is one category, people who stand on our side.

Yang Xiu wants to kill us to test whether it’s possible to leave. This is a risky choice for him, and whether we are what he claims or not, killing us will not end well for him. This is a group of people who believe the enemy [Player]’s information, but they are just trying to probe for now.

And this old monk is observing. If we show any signs of guilt or an attempt to flee, he will deal a fatal blow to keep us here. But if we don’t flee and vigorously argue to increase our credibility, he will not take action. Right? Boxior?"

"Your analysis is well-reasoned. But let’s extend it a bit. Among these people, there isn’t a unified voice, which is different from our previous assumptions. If we think in that direction... there’s actually another, perhaps the most crucial type! If ’he’ can gather these highly skilled people who don’t trust each other, as long as ’he’ voices his opinion, we’ll be safe." He Feng reminded in [Friends].

This was indeed in line with their previous conjecture. These guys didn’t trust each other but stayed together, more like they were bound by a certain group or individual. That might be the strongest person or sect in this camp.

Li Changhe’s task was not to convince Yang Xiu but to persuade the unseen ’him.’ ’He’ might be some Martial Arts Alliance Leader or a high-ranking person in a major sect.

As long as ’he’ believes them, not only wouldn’t Li Changhe and the others be in danger, but they could also gain more support!

What? Were they almost framed and not helping?

Meanwhile, Yang Xiu wasn’t swayed by Li Changhe’s words. Instead, he slowly drew his knife and said, "You say we fail to tell right from wrong? Then tell me where you came from? Changhe Sword Sect? I asked disciples from various sects, and none of them heard of it."

"Heh, are you questioning our sect’s capabilities? After many years without leaving our sect, is the martial arts world now ignorant of the Changhe Arrow Sect?" Li Changhe slowly shook his head, "Be careful with your words!"

Yang Xiu replied, "If I kill the four of you, and still can’t leave the island, I will commit suicide as an apology!"

"Heh, we’ll be dead. Who wants your dog-life? Keep it, and live in remorse your whole life, letting your Knife River Gate suffer the accusations of the martial artists of the world." Li Changhe’s words were low but hit Yang Xiu’s weakest point.

Yes, if the four of them died, and the martial artists still couldn’t leave the island-

It would mean that the Knife River Gate was actually fooled by villains, failed to distinguish right from wrong, and killed innocents.

Yang Xiu’s eyes flickered, showing some hesitation.

Li Changhe continued, "As for us, our purpose of descending the mountain this time is to cleanse our sect!"

At this point:

Li Changhe’s eyes suddenly turned bloodshot, the killing aura was sharp, and the sudden change made the old monk’s prayer beads twitch.

It also caused Yang Xiu to step back slightly. The martial artists in the distance were even more uneasy, all thinking that Li Changhe was about to attack them.

However, Li Changhe’s eyes remained red. "Those four beasts! They were kindly adopted and taught martial arts by our master, but they couldn’t bear the solitude and caused trouble on the mountain! They were chased by enemies to our sect’s gate, and many fellow apprentices were seriously injured! Our kind-hearted master couldn’t bear to cleanse the sect, so he sentenced those four to face the wall in contemplation for three years. Deplorable! Those four beasts showed no remorse and took advantage of a trip with my fellow apprentices to escape. Using the martial arts skills passed down by our master, they harmed the apprentices who were guarding them! They even poisoned the well! It’s a pity that our fellow apprentice and little sister grew close to each other this month, but..."