nucmednet Chapter 392 The Fragrance of Tea Fills the Air, Interrogation of the Traitor
Chapter 392 The Fragrance of Tea Fills the Air, Interrogation of the Traitor
Xiaolian's self-blame touched the hearts of her two senior brothers.
They recalled how Chu Lengyu hadn't stood by them or offered any help when they encountered injustice on the road. This resentment quietly welled up in their hearts and became increasingly apparent.
"Those cultivators who have undergone tribulation are nothing special. If Junior Sister Chu could lend a hand, Xiao Lian's brother might be spared from this disaster," a senior brother sighed softly.
His gaze toward Chu Lengyu held a hint of reproach and confusion.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Lian's eyes reddened slightly, making her look even more endearing: "Senior brothers, you have done so much for me, I am truly grateful to you."
Chu Lengyu sat quietly to the side, taking in all these words and actions, but a cold smile rose in her heart.
This little girl appears innocent and naive, but in reality, she is quite cunning.
She knew perfectly well how to use her vulnerable appearance to evoke sympathy and protective instincts in others, thereby achieving her goals.
Chu Lengyu remained silent, observing everything in quiet contemplation.
The banquet continued, but the originally lively atmosphere gradually became subtle.
Although the two senior brothers from the Hundred Swords Pavilion maintained their polite and courteous demeanor on the surface, their displeasure was obvious.
They were jealous of Chu Lengyu's success and felt sorry for Xiaolian's innocence and cuteness.
During the meal, Xiao Lian took out an exquisite tea set from her storage bag and said, "My two senior brothers, you have done so much for me, I really have no way to repay you. Let me brew you a pot of spiritual tea as a small token of my gratitude."
As Xiaolian moved skillfully, the aroma of tea gradually spread, its fragrance fresh and elegant.
The two senior brothers smelled the aroma of the tea, and their eyes showed even more pity. Looking at Xiaolian's focused expression, a warm feeling welled up in their hearts, as if all their unhappiness could be dispelled by the aroma of the tea.
However, Chu Lengyu keenly detected an unusual aura in the aroma of the tea.
Her brow furrowed slightly as she looked at the teapot in Xiaolian's hand, a sense of foreboding rising within her.
She wanted to speak up and remind her, but she worried that her words would cause unnecessary misunderstandings. After all, in her two senior brothers' eyes, Xiaolian was so weak and helpless, how could she possibly have any intention to harm anyone?
Chu Lengyu thought to herself, "Why don't I teach my two senior brothers a lesson this time?"
She decided to wait and see what Xiao Lian was really up to.
The aroma of tea rose slowly with the steam, filling the entire banquet.
When the tea was ready, Xiao Lian personally picked up the teacup and walked towards Chu Lengyu.
"Sister Chu, this is a spirit tea I specially made. Although it's not of high grade, it has a unique flavor. Why don't you try it and see if you like it?" Xiao Lian seemed extremely sincere, and her demeanor made it hard to refuse.
Chu Lengyu was on guard.
She knew there must be something wrong with the tea, but faced with Xiaolian's invitation, she decided to go along with it and play along.
Chu Lengyu took the teacup, her fingertips gently stroking the warm cup. A smile bloomed on her face as she softly said, "Thank you for your hospitality, Sister Xiaolian. This tea has a wonderful aroma; it must be a fine brew."
At the same time, she secretly sent a telepathic message to Lan Zhengfeng.
"Patriarch Lan, we must be careful. This Xiao Lian is likely up to no good, and her target is the Lan family." Chu Lengyu's voice made Lan Zhengfeng's heart skip a beat.
He glanced at Chu Lengyu without making a sound, and seeing her signal, he instantly understood her worries.
Lan Zhengfeng's eyes suddenly sharpened like knives, but he quickly regained his usual composure. He sent a telepathic message to the other members of the family, urging them to be vigilant and not fall into a trap.
Xiao Lian remained oblivious, maintaining her delicate appearance with expectant glint in her eyes, and whispered, "Sister Chu, if you don't drink it, is it because you find my tea too coarse?"
Her tone carried a hint of grievance, as if Chu Lengyu's rejection would break her heart.
Upon hearing this, Chu Lengyu quickly replied, "Little Lian, what are you saying? How could I not drink the tea you brewed yourself?"
As she spoke, she made a gesture as if to raise her cup to drink, but paused lightly at her lips, using her wide sleeves to conceal herself, subtly moving the tea away so that not a single drop would enter her mouth.
Seeing that she had drunk the tea, Xiao Lian then struck up conversations with other members of the Lan family and offered them tea.
Some pretended to taste it, but it was just for show; others declined, citing illness as the reason.
For a moment, everyone at the banquet had their own thoughts, but no one actually drank the tea, and they didn't even dare to inhale the tempting aroma.
Xiaolian lowered her head, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes.
As the banquet drew to a close, Lan Zhengfeng's expression suddenly became unusually serious.
He stood up, looked around, and said in a deep, powerful voice, "There is one more thing to announce today."
Everyone turned to look, and the once lively banquet fell silent in an instant. All eyes were focused on Lan Zhengfeng, waiting for his next words.
Lan Zhengfeng's tone grew cold as he continued, "With the strong support of Fairy Chu, we not only uncovered the truth behind the mine incident, but also successfully exposed the traitor lurking within our Lan family."
As soon as he finished speaking, several guards dressed in Lan family attire escorted in a person who was tightly bound.
The man lowered his head, his long hair obscuring his face, and his body trembled slightly.
Upon seeing this scene, the Lan family members were all astonished and their voices rose like a tidal wave.
"This...how is this possible? How could he be a traitor?"
"What exactly happened? Why did he do that?"
Lan Zhengfeng glanced coldly at the traitor, a hint of icy glint in his eyes.
He faced the crowd and said calmly, "This man was playing tricks in the mine, creating panic and attempting to disrupt the family. His actions have seriously violated the family rules. Today, I will publicly punish him here as a warning to others, so that everyone knows that those who betray the Lan family will be punished accordingly."
Upon hearing this, the Lan family members were all filled with righteous indignation.
The fear that had initially been about the strange changes in the mine had now transformed into a deep hatred for the traitor within the family.
"Patriarch, such treacherous villains must not be easily forgiven!" A member of the Lan family stood up, his voice filled with righteous indignation.
"Yes, he must pay the price!" The crowd echoed, their voices rising higher and higher.
Chu Lengyu sat quietly to one side. What was happening here was related to her, yet also unrelated to her.
However, she keenly noticed the subtle change in Xiaolian's expression and guessed that there was probably another connection between Xiaolian and this traitor.
Although the crisis seems to have been resolved, the reason why the Sand Vortex Beast appeared on Jade Smoke Island remains an unsolved question.
Upon seeing this, Lan Zhengfeng nodded slightly.
His gaze was like a knife as he looked at the trembling traitor and said in a cold voice, "Do you have any last words?"