Bright Sword: Conquer the monk at the beginning and take down Zhou Weiguo

Chapter 515: Suffering this injustice in vain

Liu San was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Do you really think that a simple frame-up can make this matter so simple? Have you ever considered that behind Xiaohu's injustice, there may be a greater conspiracy that we have overlooked?"

Qin Cang's heart suddenly tightened, and that inexplicable feeling of anxiety rose in his body again. He subconsciously clenched his fists, almost desperately suppressing the anger and confusion in his heart.

"Are you trying to provoke me?" Qin Cang asked, his voice becoming low and dangerous.

"Provoke?" Liu San sneered, "Qin Cang, I'm not provoking you, I'm just telling you the truth." He paused, a cold look flashing in his eyes, "Everyone has their own secrets, even you and me, even Xiaohu, we all have a side that is unknown to others."

Qin Cang's heart skipped a beat, as if all his thoughts had stopped. His eyes became sharp, staring intently at Liu San. "What do you mean?"

Liu San took a deep breath, his eyes becoming deep and complex. "You need to think this through. Is Xiaohu, whom you've always trusted, truly innocent? Or have your feelings for him blinded you?"

Qin Cang felt like a huge rock was weighing down his heart, a mixture of pain and struggle. He wanted to deny it, to refute it, but Liu San's words seemed to penetrate his bones, making him doubt whether he had truly seen through it all.

"Xiao Hu..." Qin Cang muttered the name, suddenly feeling dizzy. Memories of the past kept coming back, each frame filled with uncertainty. Perhaps Xiao Hu back then wasn't so innocent, perhaps...

"Qin Cang, you should know that the truth of the matter is far more complicated than you imagined." Liu San said slowly, his tone calm but full of heavy weight.

Qin Cang stood there, his heart churning, almost breathless. Every word Liu San spoke was like a sharp blade, piercing the most vulnerable part of his heart, forcing him to question his own beliefs. Every thought roared in his mind, and the ideals that had once been filled with hope and determination suddenly became blurred, as if the world before him began to shatter and become unrecognizable.

"Xiao Hu, is it really you?" Qin Cang couldn't help but whisper to himself, his voice hoarse, as if he was trying to force the question from the depths of his throat. But the answer in his heart was so vague. The evidence clearly pointed to him, but... he had never seen Xiao Hu look so hideous and betrayed. Those eyes were filled with only a kind of innocence and determination, as if he always believed that what he did was right, and that the reason behind him was justice.

"You're right." Qin Cang suddenly heard his own voice echoing in the room, so heavy that he could hardly bear it. "Everyone has secrets, even Xiaohu is no exception."

He slowly closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He was beginning to waver. The things he once firmly believed in were now shaky, as if every brick and tile was falling in his hands. He didn't dare to think, was Xiaohu really a traitor? He couldn't believe it, couldn't accept it. But Liu San's words seemed to silently remind him that he might have fallen into an invisible abyss, and the darkness around him was approaching.

"But what can I do?" Qin Cang suddenly felt powerless, as if he were trapped in a dead end. Deep confusion enveloped him, and even the ability to think gradually faded. "What else can I do to prevent myself from losing everything?" His heart was filled with an anxious feeling that he couldn't find a way to escape.

Looking at Liu San in front of him, Qin Cang's eyes gradually became sharper. He knew that he could no longer continue to wander aimlessly like this. If everything was really as Liu San said, then the dark forces behind all this had already buried all the clues very deeply, and his current predicament was impossible to escape no matter what.

"Liu San," Qin Cang suddenly spoke, breaking the silence. "You're right. There might be a bigger conspiracy behind Xiao Hu, but I can't just sit back and do nothing." His words were firm and calm, as if bidding farewell to the inner chaos and panic. "No matter what, I can't let Xiao Hu be wronged like this."

Liu San seemed to have anticipated Qin Cang's decision. His expression remained unchanged as he stared at Qin Cang calmly, his eyes deep and complex. "Qin Cang, are you really ready to face the truth?" he asked, his tone calm, as if testing Qin Cang's resolve.

"I have no choice." Qin Cang's voice deepened, carrying an unprecedented resolve. He gripped his weapon tightly, as if it were more than just a weapon, but a symbol, a responsibility he could not escape. "If this is truly a conspiracy, I will uncover it myself." His eyes were filled with an indescribable determination, a calm and resolute resolve that spoke of a resolve to defy fate.

Liu San didn't respond, only nodding silently, seemingly unsurprised by Qin Cang's decision. He knew Qin Cang wasn't the type to be easily influenced. No matter what kind of predicament he faced, he always made the most decisive decision. However, this time, things were far more complicated than he had imagined.

"Okay." Liu San finally spoke, his tone slow and steady, "Since you have made the decision, be prepared to face all the consequences."

Qin Cang nodded, his mind devoid of any chance of retreat. He knew that once he embarked on this path, there would be no turning back. No matter what danger, betrayal, or even death he faced, he would not let Xiaohu suffer this injustice in vain.

He turned and walked out of the room, his heart still churning with anxiety, but he knew there was nothing else he could do. He no longer had time to consider whether this was right, or whether there might be a better way. The wheel of fate had begun to turn, and even if he didn't want to, he had to respond. Nothing in this world was simple. Everyone had their own interests and choices, and all he could do was make the most painful decision for someone in this moment.

"Liu San, will you help me?" Qin Cang glanced back at Liu San standing at the door, his eyes filled with confusion and uneasiness. He knew he had embarked on this endless road, but would this once omnipotent comrade still stand by him?

Liu San looked at Qin Cang with a deep gaze, as if he had too many thoughts in his mind. He did not respond directly, but reached out and picked up a yellowed map and gently spread it out. "Since you have made up your mind,