Battle Through the Heavens: I Am the Righteous Path

Chapter 174
In the room, after listening to Yaoye's information about the buyers behind the slave merchants, Xiao Ling frowned tightly.

After a long while, Xiao Ling breathed out, his tone was quite melancholy.

"It is indeed the Yunlan Sect."

"Sure enough?" Hearing Xiao Ling's words, Yao Ye was suddenly startled, "Did you already know this?"

"It's not accurate to say [I knew it a long time ago]. To be more honest, I just made a guess before. After all, I can't find any evidence and I can't make a judgment."

As Xiao Ling said this, he felt Qing Lin's jade arms around her waist finally relaxed. Xiao Ling stretched out his hand to gently support Qing Lin's petite body, let her lie on the bed and covered her with a quilt, gently Patting Qing Lin's head, he came to sit across from Yao Ye and said.

"The Jia Ma Imperial Family issued a decree banning the slave trade a long time ago. If the Jia Ma Empire really intends to manipulate the slave trade, then the existence of this decree is unnecessary."

"What's more, if this matter is exposed, it will be the royal family taking the lead in doing illegal things. It will be a huge blow to the image of the Jia Ma Royal Family. By then, not only will the snake people's hatred of the Jia Ma Empire be doubled, but also the Jia Ma Empire will be doubled. The citizens of the Mar Empire will also have a sense of distrust towards the royal family. Although the profits from the Snake Tribe’s trade are huge, they are completely outweighed by the gains and losses for the Jia Ma Imperial Family.”

"Since it's not the royal family, there can only be another force."

"And the only one who can despise the majesty of the Jiama royal family and can make the Jiama Empire turn a blind eye to this matter is the Yunlan Sect in the Jiama Empire."

Yaoye listened quietly to Xiao Ling's analysis, and layers of suspicion arose in her heart.

Xiao Ling had already guessed that the Yunlan Sect was behind the unknown people who attacked the Snake Tribe. Her words were just evidence for her guess.

At this time, Xiao Ling looked at Yao Ye with solemn eyes and said again.

"But, it's still what I said just now."

"Even if this is information confirmed by the royal family, it will not be of any help to the conflict between the snake people and humans. It will not clear the inherent impression of the Gama royal family in the eyes of the snake people."

"This?! Why is this?" Yaoye looked at Xiao Ling in confusion, "With the trust you have established with the snake people, tell the snake people all this, they will definitely understand!"

Looking at Yaoye, whose face was filled with eagerness, Xiao Ling was silent for a long time, and then said slowly.

"Your Highness Yaoye, please answer my two questions." Xiao Ling raised his hand and raised a finger gently, "First, can you provide evidence that these things are all behind the scenes of Yunlan Sect? "

"Of course!" Yao Ye replied without hesitation: "The royal family has sorted out all the evidence against the Yunlan Sect over the years! There may be some omissions, but there is absolutely nothing that wrongfully accuses the Yunlan Sect!"

Yaoye said so confidently, but Xiao Ling in front of her shook his head slightly.

"Your Highness Yaoye, the evidence I'm talking about is not the words written on paper, but the real evidence that can be seen and believed by the snake people." Xiao Ling raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Yaoye, "Do you have this kind of evidence?"

"."

Xiao Ling's words instantly silenced Yao Ye.

At the same time, he immediately understood what Xiao Ling meant.

It is said that it is the evidence that the royal family has compiled over the years, but in the final analysis, it is just words.

Anyone can write words, but what truly gives them effectiveness is the credibility of the power behind them.

In the Jia Ma Empire, no citizen would doubt the information released by the royal family because the people trusted the royal family.

But for the snake people, the credibility of the Gama royal family is not that high, and these so-called evidences have no credibility in their eyes, even if the content written above is true.

Just when Yaoye suddenly realized, Xiao Ling raised his second finger.

"The second question is, is the Yunlan Sect a force that belongs to the Jiama Empire?"

".Yes."

Yaoye paused for a long time and finally nodded.

No matter how many crimes the Yunlan Sect has committed, it is still a sect of the Jiama Empire. This is an indisputable fact.

"Then Your Highness Yaoye, please think about it from another perspective. Suppose you are from the Snake people. One day, the Jiama royal family, which has always turned a blind eye to the slave business, suddenly comes over and says that the previous invasion of the Snake people by the Jiama Empire was caused by their own Yun. What Lan Zong did has nothing to do with the royal family, will you believe it?"

"."

Xiao Ling's words silenced Yao Yeqian again.

Yes, how can you believe it?

Unless the snake people are all a bunch of idiots who believe whatever they say!

At this moment, Yaoye finally understood why her great-great-grandfather had never been able to solve the problem of the snake people.

The royal family could not control the Yunlan Sect, and the Yunlan Sect secretly invaded the Snake People.

In the eyes of the Snake People, the Yunlan Sect and the royal family are on the same team. Even if they know that it was the Yunlan Sect who did it, the Snake People will think that the Royal Family has acquiesced.

In this incident, the royal family did not have any opportunity or position to explain.

Yaoye sneaked out of the palace secretly because she couldn't stand Jia Xingtian's silent attitude towards the Snake Tribe, hoping to find a way to resolve the matter.

I thought that as long as I told Xiao Ling the information I knew, the matter in front of me would be solved.

Now it seems that I am too naive.

As a result, he took Qing Lin and risked his life on this trip, but it had no effect at all.

Thinking of this, Yao Ye's mood couldn't help but feel depressed.

Naturally, Xiao Ling noticed Yao Ye's inner depression and smiled slightly.

"There is no need to be so disappointed, Your Highness Yaoye, your information is indeed of great help to me. It makes me more convinced that my previous guess is correct, and apart from this point"

Xiao Ling said and looked at Qing Lin lying on the bed. Yao Ye also saw the tenderness and peace of mind in Xiao Ling's eyes.

"Whether it's me seeing Qing Lin or Qing Lin seeing me, we both feel much more at ease. For this alone, I'm very grateful to you."

Hearing Xiao Ling's words, Yaoye felt a little better.

Then his face suddenly turned bitter, he lowered his head and spoke slowly under Xiao Ling's doubtful eyes.

"I'm sorry about your brother."

"I could have told him directly what I knew, but because of his engagement relationship with Nalan Yanran, I had doubts about him as a person, and I delayed it until the end."

"By the time I wanted to say it, there was no chance."

"If I had said it earlier, we could have come directly to you and he wouldn't have been sacrificed."

"I am so sorry."

Xiao Ling was slightly startled by Yao Ye's words, and then his eyes showed some understanding.

Ah~ I see.

Qing Lin and Yao Ye followed Xiao Yan to the Snake Tribe's territory.

But in this case, Xiao Li should have agreed that Qing Lin and Xiao Yan would come to the Snake Tribe territory.

Thinking of this, Xiao Ling rubbed his eyebrows with a headache.

She knew her sister's temperament very well. If something happened to Xiao Yan, Xiao Li would definitely think that she was responsible for Xiao Yan's death.

Xiao Li must have lost his mind now.

Headache.
Xiao Ling gently wrapped his index finger around the ends of his hair and looked at Yao Ye, his eyes flashing slightly.

The eldest princess of the royal family was truly sad for the passing of Xiao Yan.Xiao Ling had long heard that in order to train the eldest princess, the Gama royal family had her command an army early to hone the future Her Majesty the Queen.

Under such conditions, Yaoye shouldn't feel too much sadness and self-blame for the death of someone who has nothing to do with her.

She should be used to seeing victims.

But now she is so sincere and feels guilty for Xiao Yan's sacrifice.

It was obvious that the two of them had only been together for a few days.

This is Yan'er's infectious power.

In Xiao Ling's heart, she felt emotional for her younger brother.

I dare not say that in the whole continent, at least Xiao Ling dared to pat her chest and be sure that among all the people she has met so far, no one can live up to Xiao Yan's integrity, including herself, Xiao Ling.

That kind of integrity was destined to make Xiao Yan lose far more than he gained.

Not many people can willingly accept that their own interests are harmed.

Xiao Ling's way of being a human being is to firmly believe in the correctness of his own path, and then use all means to reach the end.

But Xiao Yan is different. While he is firm in the correctness of his path, he does not use any means that are even remotely tainted with despicableness. He faces the difficulties that stand in front of him and defeats them head-on.

In Xiao Ling's opinion, Xiao Yan might be a little stupid.

There are obviously other ways, there are obviously easier ways, but Xiao Yan has never used them.

But precisely because of this, Xiao Yan's appeal to the people around her was far beyond the reach of Xiao Ling.

This kind of pure integrity can be said to be rare in the entire continent!

Be upright and have no shame in your heart!
Xiao Ling can be sure that if Xiao Yan really succeeds in the future.

No one can use any incident in his life experience as a moral stain to ridicule him!
Looking at Yao Ye who looked sad in front of him, Xiao Ling glanced sideways at the door, looking at the faintly flashing red seal.

It shouldn't matter if he said it, since Yao Ye couldn't get out anyway.

After confirming this, Xiao Ling looked at Yao Ye and was about to say something when he noticed some movement from the bed.

Turning his head to look, Qing Lin, who was lying on the bed, slowly sat up on the bed, rubbing his sleepy eyes with his small hands.

"Qinglin, are you awake?"

"Eh? Captain Xiao Ling?" Qing Lin looked blankly at Xiao Ling who was walking towards her, tears welling up in her eyes again, "I, Qing Lin, am not dreaming?"

"Okay, okay~ If you keep crying, little Qinglin will turn into a little cat~"

Xiao Ling bent down slightly, stretched out his hand to gently wipe away the tears from the corners of Qinglin's eyes, and reached out to pick Qinglin up from the bed.

Feeling this warm embrace, Qing Lin's heart gradually calmed down.

But then he recalled something, sadness immediately appeared on his face, and he stretched out his hand to gently hold Xiao Ling's collar.

"Captain Xiao Ling. Young Master Xiao Yan."

"Don't be sad, I was just about to say this."

Xiao Ling interrupted Qing Lin's words softly, held her back to her seat in Qing Lin's confused eyes, looked at Yao Ye and said solemnly.

"Your Highness Yaoye, Yan'er should actually still be alive."

"Alive?!"

"Master Xiao Yan is not dead?!"

As soon as Xiao Ling said these words, both Yao Ye and Qing Lin were shocked, with eagerness written on their faces.

"But that report."

Yao Ye was suddenly stunned when she was halfway through her words. She seemed to understand something, and Xiao Ling chuckled.

"Let's not talk about Yan'er for now. Yue Mei is the leader of the Snake People. Yinshi and other leaders have seriously exceeded their authority by executing private executions without Her Majesty the Queen's permission. If the whole body is not kept, spreading the word will only chill the hearts of all the Snake People. , the leader of the underworld knows this better than anyone else."

Xiao Ling said this, and Yaoye suddenly reacted.

The report says that there are no bones left. This word is the fact that everyone has seen now, but what about the bones?

Are there really no bones left?

Or are there no bones at all?

"But, if this is the case, why would the leader of the underworld do this?"

Yao Ye's eyes were filled with doubts, and Xiao Ling replied calmly.

"There are people in the Jiama Empire who stir up trouble for the sake of profit, and there will naturally be people in the snake people." Xiao Ling said, his eyes narrowed slightly, and a trace of anger flashed, "Those unknown people attacked for the first time before. I had doubts when we were in the Snake Tribe, but after the Snake Tribe raised their defenses and attacked several times in succession, and no attackers were caught by the Snake Tribe, I became convinced.”

"There are also fine craftsmen among the snake people."

"In the final analysis, the high-end combat power that the Snake People can mobilize, apart from Her Majesty the Queen, who is currently in seclusion, there are only eight leaders. As for the rest, those unknown people can handle them."

"So Na Xizuo only needs to tell the opponent the location of the eight leaders at any time, so that he can avoid encountering the eight leaders and select tribes that are far away from the eight leaders to launch attacks."

After listening to Xiao Ling's words, Yaoye suddenly understood.

Right, that is it!

If Xiao Yan hadn't suddenly broken in yesterday, those men in white would have evacuated immediately after the massacre!There is no chance of encountering Mobas!
Once or twice, it can be regarded as accidental.

But since it happened so many times in succession, someone must have tipped off secretly!

"In this case, Xiao Yan is still alive! He is not dead!"

Yao Ye's eyes were full of excitement, but Xiao Ling frowned and said slowly after a while.

"maybe."

"What I just said is that Yan'er [should] still be alive."

"As for whether I'm really still alive, I'm not sure. The leader of the underworld didn't reveal even half of my truth."

Yaoye was stunned again and looked at Xiao Ling blankly.

"Then you still..."

"Since Yan'er is not confirmed to be dead yet, I will continue to do what I should do and not let my emotions interfere with my judgment." Xiao Ling whispered and said slowly: "When everything is over, if Yan'er is indeed If you are still alive, that is naturally the best.”

"But if Yan'er really dies, then"

Xiao Ling's gentle eyes were suddenly filled with murderous intent.

"I will settle accounts one by one with those who killed Yan'er, even if it means destroying the newly established peace between humans and snake people."

"No one can stop me."

Xiao Ling's tone was so calm.

Again, so heartless
(End of this chapter)