Chapter 933: Chapter 929: Xiao Tian’s Tough Stance
The current situation is quite evident; if Xiao Tian and the others cannot explain themselves clearly, there is no way they can leave.
Originally, at the start, Xiao Tian intended to inform Fujiwara Daisuke of the whole story.
Because on this matter, our side has the reasoning, there’s nothing to hide.
However, when Xiao Tian truly began the conversation with Fujiwara Daisuke, he noticed some unusual things.
From Fujiwara Daisuke’s first inquiry, his tone and expression, along with subtle unnatural movements like the fingers gripping the staff, clearly conveyed to Xiao Tian — Fujiwara Daisuke wasn’t serious about investigating the matter.
Perhaps it’s not entirely accurate to say that, rather Fujiwara Daisuke doesn’t truly care about Ming Tai’s situation; instead, he exhausts every possibility to pin the issue on Xiao Tian and the others.
Xiao Tian doesn’t understand Fujiwara Daisuke’s purpose in doing this, but since he realizes Fujiwara Daisuke’s intent, no amount of explanation would be useful; it is better to firmly deny the matter’s relation to him and his group.
And afterward, Fujiwara Daisuke’s actions indeed confirmed Xiao Tian’s suspicions; not immediately seeking communication with the involved party, Ming Tai, but eagerly rushing to inspect Xiao Tian’s residence, which seemed quite strange.
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Soon, Fujiwara Daisuke spoke again: "Since the wild grass suddenly appeared, and you three cannot explain it, let’s ask this lady to take off her mask and sunglasses so we can understand why Ming Tai showed fear towards you."
Adison Claire’s concealed expression behind the mask has become quite unpleasant; she would rather be mistaken for aloof and unapproachable than allow her appearance to be seen by others with strange looks.
But now, faced with this situation, she has no choice but to consider whether to reveal her appearance to resolve this doubt.
Yet, as she steeled herself, prepared to remove the mask and sunglasses, before her hand could leave her pocket, Xiao Tian stepped forward, blocking the line of sight between her and Fujiwara Daisuke.
"My friend is not convenient, so I ask Mr. Fujiwara not to force it!" Xiao Tian spoke righteously.
"Forcing?"
Fujiwara Daisuke looked at Xiao Tian with amusement, "If not for Ming Tai’s situation, and you three failing to provide a reasonable explanation, how could I trouble guests from afar?"
"If Mr. Fujiwara truly wants clarity, why not first attempt communication with Ming Tai?" Xiao Tian retorted, "Furthermore, has Ming Tai explicitly stated he fears my friend? Everything is merely your assumption!"
"How do you know I haven’t attempted communication with Ming Tai?" Fujiwara Daisuke strongly rebutted, "If you are truly innocent and unrelated to Ming Tai’s condition, why hide?"
"I’ve said before, this is to clear your suspicion, making it easier to find the real reason for Ming Tai’s condition."
Xiao Tian sneered, "Is it truly to clear suspicion, or are your motives hidden? I think we both are clear on this!"
With these words, the already tense atmosphere in the room was suddenly ignited; Xiao Tian’s previous statement was undoubtedly the catalyst.
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"Daring to speak to Lord Fujiwara like this, are you tired of living?"
"If your conscience is clear, why fear proving it to us?"
"I think Ming Tai was harmed by you; living in this village so long, why harm anyone without deep hatred?"
In no time, a barrage of accusations engulfed Xiao Tian and the others, as if confirming them as the culprits who harmed Ming Tai.
After a while, Fujiwara Daisuke, holding the Star Staff, suddenly struck the ground with it; though it appeared wooden, it caused a tremendous effect like a heavy metal hammer, and everyone felt the ground suddenly shake.
Simultaneously, the voices that had been condemning ceased abruptly, as if their throats were suddenly clamped shut, their thoughts muddled, and they could no longer utter a word.
Moments later, a now grim-faced Fujiwara Daisuke stared at Xiao Tian with a venomous gaze, coldly asked, "So, you three refuse my goodwill?"
This sentence was laden with threat, indicating an imminent confrontation should they disagree.
Adison Claire’s brows furrowed instantly, gently tugging at Xiao Tian’s clothes, trying to persuade him to calm down; at worst, she’d remove her mask and sunglasses.
However, Xiao Tian appeared oblivious, not responding to Claire’s gesture, but met Fujiwara Daisuke’s gaze, refusing to yield, saying, "You may say so!"
Having spoken, Xiao Tian felt the surrounding energy begin to distort, concentrating his vision, he indeed found the cause of the energy distortion was, unsurprisingly, Fujiwara Daisuke’s staff.
In Xiao Tian’s eyes, the staff’s tip seemed like a black hole, continuously gathering the surrounding energy, growing stronger over time, with increasing signals of danger!
Throughout, Fujiwara Daisuke hadn’t used any True Qi in Xiao Tian’s perception, relying entirely on the authority-symbolizing staff, which made Xiao Tian wonder about the seemingly wooden and metal-like staff, what kind of treasure was it?!
Nonetheless, he knew this wasn’t the time for curiosity; regardless of what treasure Fujiwara Daisuke’s staff was, it undeniably posed a threat, so it cannot be left unchecked.
Determined to act, Xiao Tian instantly employed Iron Chain Cross River, channeling from the Dantian along the meridians to his fists, Protective True Qi summoned with a thought.
At this moment, in the eyes of the onlookers, Xiao Tian’s fists appeared gilded with golden light, his Protective True Qi manifested in bright yellow, seeming like a deity; even ordinary people could perceive its extraordinariness.
However, despite this, the villagers merely felt surprised; they didn’t overreact, seemingly very confident in Fujiwara Daisuke.
This situation had become familiar over the years; many showed even brighter displays than Xiao Tian, yet inevitably fell under Fujiwara Daisuke’s hand.