<h4>Chapter 568 - Who’s the Cheater</h4>


    Seeing that the atmosphere had reached a tipping point with over ny percent of the crowd against him, Liu Wuxie suddenly let out a cold, sinisterughter.


    “I cheated?” Liu Wuxie sneered with a devilish smile. “If anyone’s cheating here, it’s your Ling n!”


    The Ling n had used Liu Wuxie of cheating, but Liu Wuxie was now turning the tables to use them instead. So, who was the cheater here? The crowd could no longer differentiate the truth from the lies.


    “Do you think you can use us of cheating with words alone? Where is your proof?” The Ling n’s three elders snorted coldly. So many people here supported the Ling n, and this was evidence.


    Liu Wuxie found himself without supporters, as his words held little weight against the long-established Ling n, whose influence had been deeply rooted in Serene Sea City for centuries.


    However, a few sharp-minded people kept their opinions to themselves and remained silent. They didn’t want to make any judgment before the truth emerged.


    The Sky Rift Valley tried to speak up several times to prove that they hadn’t cheated, but their wordscked persuasion without solid evidence.


    “Since your Ling n has chosen the path of destruction, don’t me me for what will happen next. I have already given your Ling n several chances, but you decided not to take them. Therefore, I see no reason for the Ling n to continue existing in Serene Sea City,” Liu Wuxie said assertively. His presence was so overwhelming that even some cultivators in the low levels of the Astral River Realm couldn’t withstand the pressure.


    “What arrogance! Does he think he can erase the Ling n from Serene Sea City?” The crowd erupted in disbelief after hearing what Liu Wuxie said.


    The Ling n’s members, however, broke intoughter.


    “You’re quite arrogant for a mere brat. Let me see how the Ling n will be destroyed,” the Ling n’s grand elder sneered; the murderous intent he gave off increased as he slowly walked over to Liu Wuxie.


    The Azure Crimson Gate had discussed among themselves and agreed to hold off the House of Tea Art, allowing the Ling n to kill Liu Wuxie.


    “Has anyone ever wondered why the stones picked by the Ling n can only cut out spiritual essence? Why not ancient fragments or any other items? Or are they truly willing to let such treasures fall into the hands of others?” Liu Wuxie questioned the crowd.


    Since the Ling n imed to be unparalleled in appraisal, why did they fail to detect other treasures in the stones aside from anything that contained spirituality? Liu Wuxie had already proven that there were treasures like the dragon’s blood and de tip.


    Just earlier, Liu Wuxie had secretlymunicated with Murong Yi and learned that treasures the Ling n had discovered from stones were all spiritual essences.


    The crowd erupted into an uproar after hearing what Liu Wuxie said. Wei Qisheng and others saw the Ling n’s three elders trembling slightly.


    "He seems to be right. In recent years, all the treasures the Ling n has uncovered have been spiritual essences and nothing else," someone in the crowd remarked, their voice tinged with curiosity. The observation caused murmurs among the onlookers as they began to question the Ling n''s ims and methods.


    Liu Wuxie’s words had struck a realization in everyone now that they were directed to this topic. They recalled that the treasures the Ling n had cut out all matched his ims.


    “That’s right. The Ling n even charged exorbitant fees to help people select stones this year, and they’re all spiritual essences without any exception, not to mention there’s only a fifty percent sess rate,” another person added. More people joined the discussion and made a tally of the treasures the Ling n had uncovered throughout the years, perfectly matching Liu Wuxie’s usations.


    “But that’s weird. How did Liu Wuxie know that the Ling n’s stones only discovered spiritual essences? And why didn’t they find other treasures?” The crowd’s curiosity deepened in everyone’s mind.


    Liu Wuxie made a valid point because the Ling n only uncovered spiritual essences, not treasures like the dragon’s blood or the mysterious de tip. There was only one usible exnation: the Ling n couldn’t detect any other treasures apart from spiritual essences.


    “Liu Wuxie, how is that cheating? Perhaps the Ling n has means to detect spirituality within a stone,” a local cultivator from Serene Sea City made a fair point, taking neither side on this matter.


    Many nodded in agreement. This argument wasn’t enough to prove that the Ling n was cheating.


    “What a bunch of idiots!” Liu Wuxie shook his head. His insult included everyone present. This was no different from poking the ho’s nest, including those who supported Liu Wuxie earlier.


    Even Murong Yi smiled wryly as she shook her head. She had only known Liu Wuxie for a few days and clearly didn’t understand him entirely.


    “Liu Wuxie, you dare call us retards?” Even the Demonic Heart Pce’s disciples stepped forward, angered by Liu Wuxie’s words.


    “You should be grateful that I called you an idiot. The Ling n has been causing chaos in Serene Sea City for many years, and none of you have noticed it. Even cultivators in the True Profound Realm couldn’t detect the spirituality in a stone, so what makes you think the Ling n can? Is it because their family name is Ling, or do they have an extra pair of eyes?” Liu Wuxie raised his voice, but no one could refute his words.


    Liu Wuxie had made a valid point. Even cultivators in the True Profound Realm couldn’t detect the spirituality concealed within the stone, so what right did the Ling n have to im they could?


    Many people in Serene Sea City with the family name Ling and the Ling n did not have an extra pair of eyes. So, how did they detect the spirituality concealed in the stone?


    The silence that followed was eerie. No one came to refute Liu Wuxie’s im, even if he insulted everyone by calling them idiots.


    Murong Yi’s eyes gleamed with intrigue. She was curious how Liu Wuxie handled the situation so well, silencing everyone with his words.


    “Liu Wuxie, we’ll kill you for insulting us if you don’t give us a reasonable exnation today, even if it means offending the House of Tea Art,” said several disciples of the Sky Rift Valley, who looked at Liu Wuxie furiously.


    Only the Ling n stood pale-faced because the development of the situation had spiraled out of their control like a runaway horse they could no longer keep in rein.


    “You’ll have to ask the Ling n about that. Ask them how they detected the spirituality hidden in the stones,” Liu Wuxie said. He wasn’t hurrying to exin and looked at the Ling n with a smile.


    Everyone’s attention was sessfully shifted from Liu Wuxie to the Ling n.


    “Liu Wuxie, don’t try to divert everyone’s attention from you. Our Ling n’s appraisal method is our secret passed down through generations. How could we reveal it to the public?” The Ling n’s three elders argued, trying to defend themselves.


    It sounded reasonable because the Ling n relied on their appraisal technique to build their fortune, bing the wealthiest in Serene Sea City. If they revealed the secret, their status would undoubtedly crumble.


    “It’s not that you’re unwilling to reveal, but you don’t dare,” Liu Wuxie smirked, his voiceced with mockery.


    His words made Ling Feichi’s eyes sh, and his mind raced, trying to find a way to escape this situation.


    “Young friend, our Ling n may have offended you, so why don’t we end the gamble here?” Ling Feichi offered, sping his hands together in Liu Wuxie’s direction. He hoped that this matter could end here.


    Ling Feichi’s sudden act of humility left the crowd even more suspicious. The Ling n had the advantage in this conflict, so why did they lower themselves and offer peace?


    Moreover, Ling Feichi’s tone suggested that they were willing to give up the gamble and evenpensate Liu Wuxie.


    This made the plot thicken, with everyone wondering what the Ling n was trying to hide. The crowd’s curiosity was piqued, and there was no way they could let this matter rest here.


    “Toote!” Liu Wuxie shook his head and looked around. He knew that no one could leave here today if they didn’t make things clear, including the Ling n. Once something was set in motion, it could not be undone.


    His feud with the Ling n was already set on a carriage, and no one could get off as they wanted. If they jump off rashly, they would fall to their death.


    Ling Feichi naturally knew it as well, and this incident had spiraled out of the Ling n’s control. It was toote for him to regret it.


    The Ling n’s three elders exchanged a look with a sinister gleam in their eyes. They finally made the decision and roared, “Kill him!”


    Just when everyone was rxed, the Ling n’s three eldersunched themselves into the air, directing three swords at Liu Wuxie. Their speed was incredible, and the crowd was still lost in the conversation. No one had expected the Ling n’s three elders to try to silence Liu Wuxie suddenly.


    Even the Azure Crimson Gate’s elders were stunned because they were caught unexpectedly by the Ling n’s sudden attempt to silence Liu Wuxie.


    Just as the air began to stir, a powerful energy fluctuation rippled.


    Madam Li suddenly stepped in from a distance away and was even faster than the Ling n’s three elders. It was as if she had anticipated the sudden attack from them.


    Earlier, when Liu Wuxie had insulted the crowd, he had given a subtle nce toward Murong Yi. She quickly grasped his unspoken message—he was signaling that someone was preparing a sneak attack to take his life.


    Everything unfolded as he had predicted—the Ling n made their move.


    The Ling n’s three elders were flung backward before their swords could reach Liu Wuxie. Their swords were within inches from Liu Wuxie, but Madam Li threw them off with one palm strike.


    The Ling n’s three elders fell to the ground and spat out blood, their faces drained of color.


    “Thank you for your help, Madam Li!” Liu Wuxie gave Madam Li a bow. He knew he was ying a dangerous game and had gambled on Murong Yi’s sharp mind, and she did not let him down.


    In the past few days of interaction, Liu Wuxie had noticed Murong Yi’s intelligence, and he believed she could get the meaning behind his eye signal.


    “I only followed the youngdy’s instructions. If you want to thank someone, thank her,” Madam Li said tly. She did not take credit for it. She wasn’t interested in helping Liu Wuxie and only did so because of Murong Yi’s instructions.


    Liu Wuxie gave Murong Yi a nod to express his gratitude.


    “What’s going on? Why did the Ling n suddenly try to silence Liu Wuxie?” The crowd erupted in chaos. Madam Li’s attack not only sent people flying, but many people also suffered injuries as a result.


    “Could it be that the Ling nmitted some heinous act, or are they hiding a terrible secret?” Everyone grew increasingly curious and even ignored Liu Wuxie’s insults toward them.


    But if Liu Wuxie couldn’t rify things today, not only the Ling n but everyone else would drown Liu Wuxie with their insults.


    “It looks like the Ling n is really desperate to silence me,” Liu Wuxie said with a yful smile and swept his gaze across everyone from the Ling n.


    “Liu Wuxie, do you really want to take it that far?” Ling Feichi said with bloodshot eyes. It was evident from Liu Wuxie’s words that he had discovered the Ling n’s secrets. If Liu Wuxie had uncovered their most guarded secret, the consequences were something they couldn’t withstand.


    “You got it backward. It’s your Ling n who targeted me. I had discovered your Ling n’s appraisal method since the boat gathering but didn’t expose it. Right from the start, your Ling n is the one who jumped out to target me and try to kill me. I’m just retaliating.”