After Being Possessed By A Witch, I Became An Outlaw

Chapter 36: I, Zhang Chi, Specialize in Fighting Against the Wind Bureau

Zhang Chi was very satisfied with the current situation. Chong Xu and his group's performance was spot-on, and the timing of the audience's involvement was just right.

The audience's emotions had been stirred up, and since the groundwork had been laid, it was now time for a reversal.

Seeing Zhang Chi's confidence, Chong Xu suddenly had a bad feeling.

"The account books have been destroyed. How can you prove Elder Qinghui's innocence? Or perhaps you should apologize quickly and not rely on the sect leader's favoritism," Chong Xu attempted to control the rhythm and not give Zhang Chi a chance to speak.

Of course, Zhang Chi didn't waste any time and straightforwardly said, "The real account books were not actually burned! Yesterday morning, I had already handed over the original copies of this year's and last year's account books to Elder Chongling and entrusted him to bring them back to the Scripture Pavilion for safekeeping. Elder Chongling can testify for me."

Upon hearing this, Chong Xu's scalp went numb.

He sensed that he had been somewhat tricked and knew that things were not looking good. He quickly questioned, "Why did you bring the account books to the Scripture Pavilion? Did you bribe Elder Chongling to provide false testimony to cover up your mistakes?"

Upon hearing Zhang Chi's words, Chong Xu knew that Chongling must have sided with the sect leader's faction. In that case, he could only smear Chongling first.

However, Chongling calmly said, "I arrived at the Scripture Pavilion yesterday before noon and handed the account books to the Grand Elder. The Grand Elder didn't trust me, but he should trust the Grand Elder. As for the authenticity of the account books, anyone can come and verify."

Chong Xu was completely shocked when Chongling mentioned the Grand Elder.

Originally, he had planned to say that no matter who Chongling sided with, they had joined the sect leader's faction. Once it involved this aspect, their testimonies as witnesses would not be credible.

But he never expected that Chongling would dare to involve the Grand Elder.

The three Grand Elders of the Sword Sect rarely intervened in worldly matters. Unless it was something of great importance, the sect's members wouldn't dare to bother them. How could Chongling dare to do so?

And when she mentioned the Grand Elder, Chong Xu didn't dare to argue on this point. He could only question Zhang Chi, "Why did you secretly let Elder Chongling take the account books? What were you thinking?"

Although the account books were preserved, Zhang Chi was furious.

Chong Xu tried to steer the conclusion in that direction, but when it came to distorting the truth, he was no match for Zhang Chi. Moreover, everything Zhang Chi said and did was based on facts.

"I was just worried that someone would find out that I had discovered the clues and would send people to destroy them, so I sought help from Elder Chongling. As expected, the room where the account books were kept caught fire at dusk. I am extremely grateful that I made preparations in advance."

At the banquet, Tang Feng finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw this scene and exclaimed, "I told you my son-in-law is reliable. How could he make such a small mistake?"

"Don't say that, I haven't married him!" Tang Ruoling said annoyed.

Tang Feng just smiled. His daughter was just shy, and he understood.

Meanwhile, the other sects were enjoying the show and it was the perfect time for them.

The Perfected Being Chihuo eagerly asked, "Since the account books weren't lost, does that mean Qinghui's innocence can be proven?"

He didn't like seeing them dragging things out. What was the situation? Couldn't they just explain it all at once?

Truly provoking people's curiosity.

Upon hearing Chihuo's question, Chong Xu also realized that things were getting troublesome. Since Zhang Chi had evidence in his hands, Qinghui couldn't be saved.

And if Qinghui couldn't be saved, he would have to climb up. It was better to take this opportunity to take a risk.

Chong Xu quietly communicated with Qinghui and said, "We can't let Zhang Chi continue speaking. You kill him in a sudden attack, and I'll secretly help you escape!"

As long as Zhang Chi is dead, he won't be able to use any tricks.

This seems to be Qinghui's only way out.

Qinghui struggled in his heart for a moment, made up his mind, and was about to make a move, but then he heard Zhang Chi say, "Just relying on the account book is not enough to prove that Elder Qinghui embezzled. I can't prove Elder Qinghui's guilt at the moment."

"???"

Qinghui was stunned on the spot. Wasn't it you who said there was a problem?

Qinghui was also guilty in his heart. In fact, he divided the stolen spirit stones into two parts.

One part was embezzled before being stored, which indeed reduced the quantity of the stored stones.

The reason he embezzled these spirit stones was because someone had caught him in a compromising position, and he could only keep embezzling spirit stones to silence that mysterious person.

But as he embezzled more and more spirit stones, Qinghui also knew that if he continued like this, he would have no way out.

When the year-end calculation came, the total production of spirit stones was much lower, and he couldn't explain it.

So, he couldn't wait until the end of the year. He just wanted to run away immediately.

But he left his soul lamp in the Sword Sect. Even if he ran away, he would be caught and brought back. Under the advice of his good friend, he made a ruthless decision and planned this case of stolen spirit stones.

He originally planned to steal his own soul lamp when he returned to the Sword Sect, and then hide in his prepared hiding place for a while.

With so many spirit stones, he could find a force to join after the heat died down and live freely.

However, as soon as he arrived at the Sword Sect, Zhang Chi directly accused him of embezzlement in public, and then put him under house arrest.

He could only move freely with the help of the Grand Elder. If he wanted to steal the soul lamp, it would be even more impossible.

After listening to Zhou You's explanation that Zhang Chi suspected Elder Qinghui of falsifying the average production of spirit stones over the years, Qinghui didn't think much of it and thought that he had really been caught falsifying.

But then, Zhang Chi said there was no problem again. What are you playing at?

Qinghui and Chong Xu glanced at each other and temporarily put aside their intention to kill.

Although the plan didn't go as smoothly as before, didn't Zhang Chi admit that he couldn't prove Qinghui's guilt?

Chong Xu's face was serious as he said, "In that case, shouldn't you apologize to Elder Qinghui?

Do you know that because of your baseless judgments, many people have unjustly insulted Elder Qinghui, greatly affecting his state of mind.

If not handled properly, it may breed inner demons.

If I didn't know that you are a good-natured child, I would suspect that someone instructed you and maliciously framed Elder Qinghui."

Chong Xu didn't explicitly state it, but those who understood, understood.

Jiang Qingyun remained calm, pretending not to understand.

And the disciples of the Sword Sect, including Zhang Chi's die-hard fans, were very disappointed at this moment.

Since Qinghui's innocence couldn't be proven, it meant that Zhang Chi's mockery of Qinghui three days ago was wrong!

Because of his personal influence, Qinghui had been insulted and his inner demons were about to arise. Zhang Chi should apologize!

However, under the full force of the Grand Elder, instead of apologizing, Zhang Chi started again.

"I can't prove that Elder Qinghui embezzled, but I can prove that Zhou You, the head of the Zhou Clan, colluded with the thief!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou You was stunned on the spot.

Did the drama suddenly shift to me?

(End of this chapter)