Chosen One, how did I end up as the villain?

Chapter 270 Main Peak 3 Sons

The sky was obscured, and two dark shadows rapidly enlarged, swooping down like roc birds.

These two are really bold, daring to go anywhere!

Qin Huaiyu's expression changed instantly, and he forced a smile.

Before the smile could even spread, Cui Dongshan, who was the first to land, grabbed him without a word and pulled him into a nearby building.

Meanwhile, Ci Ning was pulled along by Qiao Bai and followed closely behind.

"Hey, what are you doing!"

"Shh, keep your voice down!"

The four of them quickly went upstairs one after the other, and then found a spot by the window to squat down.

It felt like being a sneaky thief.

Seeing the unpleasant expressions on their faces, Qin Huaiyu knew perfectly well what was going on, but he pretended not to understand and said softly:

"Gentlemen, what happened? What are you doing here? We've been looking for you for ages!"

As he spoke, he began to act out the scene with great emotion, his expression conveying surprise and doubt, making it seem genuine to anyone.

Ci Ning was dumbfounded. Was this even human? His face changed faster than the storyteller on the platform.

Cui Dongshan looked resentful and said:

"Young man, it's all your fault. You said you'd take advantage of the situation when no one was looking, but you were discovered anyway. Not only did you not get the treasure, but you were also chased. Otherwise, how would we have ended up in this dilapidated city?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Huaiyu's mind raced. Sure enough, these two had escaped here, which meant that the people from the Xuan Yuan Sect were also here.

But it's my fault. I have the nerve to say that. I was greedy and then tried to shift the blame.

I was just trying to take advantage of you; when it comes to the heart, it's you guys.

Qiao Bai, his face grim, stared intently at Qin Huaiyu and said coldly:

"You did that on purpose at the Soul Spring!"

"What do you mean by 'intentionally,' Brother Bai?" Qin Huaiyu asked, looking completely bewildered.

Qiao Bai frowned and said:

"Stop playing dumb. You were the one who lured us to the Soul Spring. Otherwise, how would we have been discovered?"

"Seduction?"

Qin Huaiyu looked completely innocent and said:

"Brother Bai, you're innocent! I'm just a country bumpkin, how could I think so much? I only helped you find an opportunity because I saw you two couldn't bear to part with me. Who would have thought it would be such a coincidence that I was discovered?"

Upon hearing this, Qiao Bai's brows relaxed a bit. He was right; he was just a peasant and he wouldn't have such thoughts.

Seeing that it had an effect, Qin Huaiyu said again:

"Furthermore, what good would it do me? We're all in this together; if one suffers, we all suffer. Besides, with my meager cultivation, I still need to rely on the two of you in this ancient land. How could I possibly cut off your support?"

Minor cultivation level...

Ci Ning couldn't stand it anymore and thought to herself, "They really can just spout lies like that. Was the one who killed the earth snake a ghost?"

If you're insignificant, then what are we? We're just asking for trouble if you don't kill us off.

You're really not treating these two people like human beings...?

They fooled everyone!

Cui Dongshan looked at Qin Huaiyu with a sincere expression, as if he really wasn't lying.

"Then why did those Xuan Yuan Sect disciples shout 'Return my Soul Spring' when they were chasing us? Where did the Soul Spring go?" he asked.

Qin Huaiyu feigned doubt and said:

"Didn't you take it?!"

"What are you going to take? We were discovered as soon as we arrived, how could we have time!" Cui Dongshan said angrily.

"what!"

Qin Huaiyu was startled, and then said:

"If it wasn't you, then who else was there? After you left, the Soul Spring was already empty. I didn't see a trace of it. If you don't believe me, ask Miss Ci Ning. She's been here all along."

Upon hearing this, both of them turned their gazes to Ci Ning, who had remained silent until now.

...So this guy was waiting for me here.

However, the wisdom of sages teaches that one should be sincere in one's conduct.

Ci Ning replied without hesitation:

"I didn't see it. He's right. We've been together the whole time. That Soul Spring doesn't exist."

I'm not a saint, so what do their knowledge have to do with me?

"Forehead?"

The two were stunned. If one person might be lying, then the two of them would have to reconsider, especially since he was a descendant of a medical practitioner and a well-known good person.

"We didn't take it, and neither did you..."

Cui Dongshan's face darkened suddenly, and he angrily said:

"Fine, those people from the Xuan Yuan Sect are just crying wolf! They clearly took the Soul Spring, but they're using it as an excuse to hunt us down. It's outrageous!"

"Wait, is this how it is?" Qiao Bai waved his hand, feeling that something was wrong, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

This pretty boy has some intelligence, but that's about it.

How could Qin Huaiyu possibly give him a chance? He quickly said:

"Brother Bai, what are you waiting for? That place, besides us, there are only them. Who else could it be?"

"These people from the Xuan Yuan Sect are clearly just making excuses for their bullying and abusing their power."

Is that right?

Qiao Bai was a little confused, but his mind was already leaning towards the latter.

After all, in his heart, peasants were far inferior to the people of Xuan Yuan Sect.

But keeping this person around isn't a good idea!

Twice now!

On one occasion, upon entering the ancient land, they encountered something unknown, resulting in the deaths of many people.

Soul Spring was even more relentlessly pursued.