Chapter 126: Distorting the Truth

“Heh heh!”

Upon hearing Liu Xuan’s blatant distortion of the truth, the Fourth Princess sneered coldly, her gaze fixed on Liu Xuan with unmistakable hostility.

This scoundrel, even after I witnessed the truth with my own eyes, still dares to twist it like this.

To be honest, his slanders were so convincing, they almost seemed real.

Had I not seen the facts myself, I might have actually believed his nonsense.

Now, the Fourth Princess finally realized the nature of those surrounding her.

Seeing the disbelief etched on the Fourth Princess’s face, Liu Xuan hurriedly spoke:

“Your Highness, I swear, everything I said is true. Think about it—a small sect’s member, what do they desire most?”

“Of course, it’s the elevation of status and preferential treatment in cultivation resources.”

“Coincidentally, you can provide all of that. So, this guy must have come well-prepared. Tell me, who would risk their life for just anyone? How long have you known Bai Feiyu? Would he knowingly throw himself to his death when he’s clearly at the ninth level of the Haoqi realm?”

“Many of those around you are simply eyeing your benefits.”

“Don’t believe that there are people in this world who would risk their lives for strangers...”

The Fourth Princess nodded thoughtfully:

“You’re right. Many around me do look out for their own interests. Liu Xuan, I didn’t expect you to be aware of that.”

Liu Xuan, believing he had gained the princess’s trust, smiled:

“Naturally, it is my duty to ease Your Highness’s worries...”

The Fourth Princess sneered:

“In the cave, I witnessed with my own eyes Bai Feiyu’s true strength at the ninth level of the Haoqi realm, yet he unleashed power equivalent to the second level of the Shackles realm.”

“Now, Liu Xuan, do you still want to slander Bai Feiyu?”

Liu Xuan was momentarily stunned, then panicked:

“Your Highness, he must have consumed some forbidden elixir; otherwise, this wouldn’t be possible.”

“This is all just a game, a trap! Please, Your Highness, don’t fall for his tricks...”

At this moment, Liu Xuan fell from grace.

At first, when he heard the Fourth Princess accept his words, he was elated,

for her approval meant his position was secure.

Moreover, his intention was to undermine Bai Feiyu, his rival.

Honestly, Bai Feiyu had become a serious threat in his eyes, and now was the perfect chance to strike. Thinking of this, Liu Xuan was smug about his own cunning.

Unexpectedly, the Fourth Princess trusted Bai Feiyu so much that even now, she was inclined to defend him.

“Heh, I was watching the entire time—did he consume forbidden elixirs or not? Do you take me for blind?”

The Fourth Princess stepped forward, her voice icy:

“Or do you think I’m some fool to be easily deceived?”

Liu Xuan broke into a sweat, anxiety rising.

This accusation was grave indeed. If the Fourth Princess truly believed this,

he would no longer have a place in Tianxuan Palace.

After all, offending the Emperor’s favorite princess was a grave offense. From then on, everyone there would avoid him.

“Your Highness, there must be some trick here.”

“This guy couldn’t possibly unleash power equal to the ninth level of the Haoqi realm.”

“Such a peerless genius couldn’t come from a minor sect. How could someone with such mediocre talents show such greatness?”

“Please investigate carefully. I swear, I only have Your Highness’s best interests at heart...”

Hearing this, Bai Feiyu, who had been silent all along, finally spoke up, unable to remain quiet. If he didn’t explain now, the princess might truly become displeased with him.

His previous evasiveness had already caused suspicion.

At least by defending himself now, he might repair some of that damage; otherwise, the princess might think he despised her.

For someone of her status, if she despised someone, it would be utterly devastating.

He might not survive in Gui Xu Sect regardless of his talent.

“Liu Xuan, you keep accusing me of taking forbidden elixirs. How about we have a duel?”

“If I win, you stay away from the Fourth Princess from now on.”

“Honestly, having someone like you around makes me uncomfortable. I truly don’t trust a person like you near my friend.”

Bai Feiyu stood tall, his aura soaring, seeming much grander in that moment.

“Your Highness, see? This man only covets your beauty to gain favor.”

“I am not twisting the truth—this man’s intentions are ill.”

Liu Xuan, hearing Bai Feiyu’s words, thought he had found a handle and rebutted quickly.

Bai Feiyu shook his head, disappointed in Liu Xuan.

This man was indeed smooth-tongued, a fact Bai Feiyu couldn’t deny.

If the Fourth Princess hadn’t witnessed everything herself, she might have been fooled.

But now, the princess would judge for herself, and Bai Feiyu trusted she would resolve this matter today.

“Liu Xuan, you slander Bai Feiyu without cause. He has a Dao partner; how could he be interested in me?”

“From the beginning, Bai Feiyu told me about this.”

“Are you trying to claim that Bai Feiyu would abandon his Dao partner the moment he saw me?”

“Heh, if that were true, I’d be very pleased with him. But alas, such a thing would never happen because Bai Feiyu is a good man.”

“He is nothing like you, a scheming, slimy person who disgusts me!”

The Fourth Princess spoke with utter disdain.

Liu Xuan felt as if struck by lightning.

He had never known Bai Feiyu had a Dao partner; had he known, he wouldn’t have acted so arrogantly.

After all this pretense, he had played a solo act, while others watched him like a clown, which stung deeply.

Most importantly, today he had disappointed the Fourth Princess.

In her eyes, he was no longer a friend she could tolerate.

Thinking this, Liu Xuan was reluctant to accept defeat. He still refused to believe that Bai Feiyu, at the ninth level of the Haoqi realm, could unleash the power of the second level of the Shackles realm.

Then, he stepped forward, glaring at Bai Feiyu:

“Very well, Your Highness, today I will expose this man’s true nature.”

“I want to see how a fraud from a small sect ruins himself.”

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