Fighting Against the Odds: I Am the Right Path

Just as Xiao Ying worried, he really intended to completely abandon the Xiao Clan Holy Guard, the force he had built up.

Because Xiao Wuyun also discovered that ever since the Xiao Shengyi incident, the resentment of the Xiao clan's Holy Guards had been difficult to quell. He had calmed the resentment of the Xiao clan by suppressing the Xiao clan's Holy Guards. Now it was impossible for him to suppress the Xiao clan again in order to calm the resentment of the Xiao clan's Holy Guards, right?

Doing this will simply not please both sides. Once you do this, everyone will know that you, Xiao Wuyun, are a fickle person. Who will follow you?

As for the rumors spreading about Xiao Wuyun, which were a mixture of truth and falsehood, they instantly transformed him from a tyrant who used hegemony to rule the entire Xiao clan for his own selfish desires into a good clan leader who was dedicated to the Xiao clan but was constrained by others.

The reason why Xiao Wuyun had vigorously expanded the Xiao Clan's Holy Guards was because after eliminating the positions of the three elders, he needed a new force to consolidate his power. Now that power has been firmly concentrated, there is no need for him to keep the Xiao Clan's Holy Guards. Instead, he might as well use the Xiao Clan's Holy Guards to completely make all the Xiao Clan members side with him.

After using it, just throw it away without mercy.

And according to Xiao Ying's guess, the reason why Xiao Wuyun could abandon the Xiao clan's Holy Guards so decisively was most likely related to what he had done recently.

Xiao Wuyun was probably able to guess that, since it was already difficult for him to incite the Xiao clan members, the only ones he could seize the opportunity to incite were the Xiao clan's Holy Guards.

In other words, as early as after Xiao Wuyun decided to make Xiao Shengyi the scapegoat, the Xiao clan's Holy Guard had completely become a hidden danger in Xiao Wuyun's mind and had to be abandoned as soon as possible.

Xiao Ying then realized that when Xiao Wuyun expanded the Xiao clan's Holy Guards, he probably had two plans in mind from the very beginning.

It would be best if the high-pressure rule could continue. While power is highly concentrated, it will also make it easier for him to do many things.

But if high-pressure rule doesn't work, then he will switch to a conciliatory policy, portray himself as a victim, and let the entire Xiao clan's Holy Guard pay for his mistakes.

No wonder he ignored Xiao Yu's repeated reports of the disappearance of the Xiao clan's holy guards. This was to make the Xiao clan's holy guards more and more resentful towards him. And as long as the Xiao clan's holy guards did anything rebellious at that time, it would be natural for him as the clan leader to take action, and no one would question it.

In other words, Xiao Ying took advantage of the resentment of the Xiao clan's Holy Guards towards Xiao Wuyun, but was instead used by Xiao Wuyun to achieve his goals.

Xiao Ying narrowed his eyes slightly, his eyes full of coldness.

Xiao Wuyun, your insidiousness is beyond my imagination.

Emmmmm, to be honest, I didn't plan to write such a long play, but as I was writing it, I felt that it was too short and many things were not explained clearly, so it would be better not to write it. I also know that it has dragged on for too long, I will try to finish it in one day tomorrow, (fold my hands)

Chapter 387 Mercy

In the courtyard of a Xiao clan, the Xiao clan's holy guards tightly surrounded the perimeter to block the bustling Xiao clan members. Inside the courtyard, Xiao Yu frowned, looking at the four corpses on the ground.

A pair of parents and a pair of children all died from being stabbed in the throat. Looking at their wide-open eyes, it was obvious that they did not react until they died.

Half a year ago, the disappearance of the Xiao clan's holy guards no longer happened. However, before Xiao Yu could breathe a sigh of relief, something happened again during this period. Members of the Xiao clan had been murdered for several consecutive days, and another incident happened today.

Just like the people who were killed in the previous times, there was no purpose or reason. The deceased did not turn into a mummy, and there was no sign that the property in the house had been stolen. It felt like the killing was done for the sake of killing.

This shouldn't be done by Xiao Wuyun, right?

Xiao Yu's expression twisted. He could still associate the previously missing Xiao clan holy guards with Xiao Wuyun, and believed that he wanted to seize their bloodline.

But why kill these Xiao people? The dead lack nothing except their souls, and there is no idea what the purpose is.

"Captain, the witness is here."

Just as Xiao Yu was thinking, a Xiao clan holy guard walked into the courtyard with a Xiao clan woman, with fear on their faces.

Xiao Yu turned to face the Xiao clan woman and asked in a deep voice.

"Did you see the murderer last night?"

"Yeah," the Xiao clan woman nodded first, then quickly shook her head, "No! I just saw a figure coming out of this yard when I passed by yesterday, but it was too dark, so I couldn't see what her face looked like."

Hearing the story told by the Xiao clan woman, Xiao Yu frowned.

I didn't see the face clearly.

Xiao Yu immediately stretched out a hand and asked.

"Can you describe what that shadow looks like?"

"Well, judging by her figure, she should be a woman with long hair. When I passed by here last night, I heard strange noises in the courtyard, and then I saw the black shadow walking out of the door, looking at me." The Xiao clan woman swallowed her saliva, her body trembling. "When I saw her eyes, I don't know why I felt extremely scared, and I couldn't help but shout for help. Then the Xiao clan holy guards patrolling nearby rushed over, and I don't know when the black shadow disappeared."

By the time she finished speaking, Xiao Yu's face had become extremely solemn.

It was almost the same testimony as the previous times.

"Thank you for your hard work. I'll trouble you to cooperate with me in taking notes later."

"Uh-huh."

The Xiao clan woman nodded repeatedly, and Xiao Yu turned to look at the Xiao clan's holy guard beside him.

"Deal with the body properly. Just like the previous few days, advise the Xiao people to be careful of suspicious people. Send more patrols these days. If you find any unusual movement, go immediately. Don't delay for a moment."

"Yes!"

After giving the order, Xiao Yu left the courtyard. As soon as he came out, he saw a woman coming towards him with tears on her face. She grabbed Xiao Yu's hand and wouldn't let go, causing Xiao Yu to pause slightly.

"May I ask you are?"

"I am the elder of this family. Please, please catch the murderer!"

".Please rest assured, this is the duty of our Xiao clan's Holy Guards. We will definitely catch the murderer."

After comforting them, Xiao Yu walked through the crowd and left. Feeling the strange looks from the Xiao clan members around him, Xiao Yu's heart stagnated slightly.

The previous looks of the Xiao clan members towards their Xiao clan's Holy Guards were not only disgusting, but at least repulsive, and they hardly had a good look on their faces. This was also the reason why the Xiao clan's Holy Guards became more and more resentful towards Xiao Wuyun.

Previously, resources were tilted towards the Xiao clan's Holy Guards, who pretended not to notice such looks. However, now they enjoy the same resources as the Xiao clan members, but are still rejected by the Xiao clan members. No one would be willing to do this.

However, the frequent murders of Xiao clan members in the past few days have caused most Xiao clan members to change their attitude towards the Xiao clan's Holy Guards. Their eyes are full of hope, hoping that the Xiao clan's Holy Guards can catch the murderer as soon as possible.

Although they are from the Xiao clan, they are like lambs to be slaughtered when facing such an obviously powerful murderer. Basically, only the clan leader and the Xiao clan's holy guards can protect them.

People are like this. Only when they are really facing a threat will they think of those who can protect them.

At least from this perspective, what happened in the past few days was not entirely a bad thing for the Xiao clan's Holy Guards. At least it improved their image in the eyes of the Xiao clan members.

Xiao Yu thought so and left the place quickly, with the events of the past few days constantly circling in his mind.

There are two biggest doubts in the cases of killing Xiao people in recent days.

One is the murderer's purpose, and the other is the witness.

It’s not that there’s anything wrong with those witnesses, but why would a murderer who could kill an entire family without making any noise be witnessed time and time again?

Xiao Yu felt as if he was deliberately trying to be seen.

But if that is the case, what was the killer's purpose? What good did it do to her?

After thinking for a long time, Xiao Yu couldn't come up with an answer, but he didn't think of going to the secret room to ask Xiao Shengyi.

After all, in his opinion, this matter should have nothing to do with Xiao Wuyun, and there is no need to ask Xiao Shengyi specifically. If he asks him whenever he encounters something, the chance of Xiao Shengyi being exposed will become greater and greater.

At least for this matter, you can rely on yourself first.

At night, in a courtyard of the Xiao clan, Xiao Ying squatted by the wall, looking at the family of three who were still happy despite the tense atmosphere in the house.

Father, mother, and a daughter who was only five or six years old.

What happened in the past few days has made everyone panic, but the couple did not want their young daughter to be frightened, so they behaved as usual.

And there is another point. Both husband and wife are Douhuang, which makes them feel that they have some self-protection ability. Even if they cannot defeat the murderer, they will always be able to escape with their daughter.

Looking at the father sitting on the sofa in the room, holding his daughter and teasing her, the mother beside him was smiling and participating in the act.

Xiao Ying couldn't help but reveal a hint of envy in his eyes.

How wonderful it is to have days like this.

Although it is plain, it is full of happiness.

Even though he has now acquired the strength that many Xiao people dream of, he cannot get this happiness.

Is it really right for me to do this?

Xiao Ying looked down at his hands, as if he could smell the strong smell of blood.

For his own purposes, he wantonly destroyed the happiness of others, which was no different from Xiao Wuyun, whom he hated.

Xiao Ying realized that he was gradually getting closer to the person he hated the most.

This made Xiao Ying feel like giving up.

However, in just a moment, Xiao Ying's heart turned cold and hard again, and his mother's words came back to his mind.

Go your own way, don't care about anyone, don't trust anyone.

No matter what means he uses, he keeps climbing up, climbing to the top of this family, and even the world, until no one dares to ignore him.

Xiao Ying stood up from the courtyard wall and looked at the happy family of three in the house, his eyes filled with cold murderous intent.

He slowly raised his hand, and a breath of destruction gradually condensed in his palm.

Immediately, it smashed down with a loud bang.

hum! ! !

The deafening explosion resounded in the darkness, instantly waking up all the Xiao people in the area. It also caused several Xiao Holy Guards who were patrolling nearby to suddenly stop and quickly rush over here.

Inside the small courtyard, Xiao Ying looked at the house that had become a ruin. The shrill cries of a little girl could be heard from under the rubble, and his eyes couldn't help but be moved.

Instinctively sensing the danger at the last moment, the couple immediately protected their daughter.

Really, great parents.

Xiao Ying admired sincerely in his heart, slowly raised his hand, and pointed to the ruins where the wailing sounds were coming from.

I'm sorry that you, such a great person, met such a despicable me.

I also risked my life.

Bang!

The house, which was already in ruins, collapsed again, and this time, even the little girl's cries completely disappeared.

In fact, there was no need for Xiao Ying to kill the little girl who had managed to survive. Her goal had been achieved, and she could have just let the little girl live.

As for the reason for doing this, although even Xiao Ying himself didn't believe it, it should be pity.

For the little girl, seeing her dearest parents die in front of her to protect her, perhaps living would be even more painful.

Just like when Xiao Qingge's head exploded in front of Xiao Ying, his only spiritual support was destroyed. Xiao Ying understood that kind of heart-wrenching pain and the desire to die better than anyone else.

After doing all this, Xiao Ying did not leave, but stayed there, watching the lights of the Xiao clan families around him.

Soon after, several Xiao clan holy guards came rushing over upon hearing the noise. Their strength ranged from seven-star Dou Zun to three-star Dou Sheng.

The Xiao clan's holy guards saw the collapsed ruins, and then looked at Xiao Ying who was standing by the wall. Although his body was covered with shadows and his features could not be seen clearly, his womanly figure and knee-length hair were exactly the same as described by the previous witnesses.

It is obvious that she is the murderer who killed those Xiao people these days!

Xiao Ying looked at the Xiao clan holy guards in front of him, his fingers moved slightly, and he silently calculated the time in his heart.

The Xiao clan's space is actually quite large. Today, he deliberately chose a location that is farthest from the clan leader's mansion. With Xiao Wuyun's strength, it only takes a blink of an eye for him to get here, but it will take him at least five minutes to notice what is happening here.

During these five minutes, make the incident as big as possible, then evacuate the scene as quickly as possible and don't get caught by Xiao Wuyun.

and also

Xiao Ying glanced at the Xiao clan members who were coming out of the street one after another, and looked at the Xiao clan holy guards again, with murderous intent in his eyes.

Kill as many of these Xiao clan holy guards as you can.

"on!"

One of the Xiao clan's holy guards gave an order and attacked Xiao Ying together with the other Xiao clan's holy guards.

In response to this, Xiao Ying had a cold expression on his face, and with just one strike he smashed a Dou Zun peak level warrior who rushed up first into pieces, while also demonstrating his own strength.

Five-star Fighting Saint!!!

The Xiao clan's holy guards were startled and shouted loudly.

"Everyone below the level of Dou Sheng, retreat! Go protect the Xiao Clan civilians around here! Dou Sheng, come with me!"

The moment he finished speaking, most of the Xiao clan's holy guards surrounding Xiao Ying were reduced to less than half, and only three one-star Dou Sheng, four two-star Dou Sheng, and one three-star Dou Sheng were left.

However, even when eight Douluo Saints came together to attack Xiao Ying, Xiao Ying did not feel the slightest fear in his heart.

The gap in strength between each level of Douluo is as huge as a ravine. It would be difficult for these eight Douluo to escape from him, let alone encircle and suppress him.

But now, as the Holy Guards of the Xiao Clan, they were forced to face off against this murderer. In order to protect civilians, they had to stand up and defend their duties at the risk of their lives.

Xiao Ying's eyes were stern, and he appeared behind a one-star Douluo in a flash. The three-star Douluo noticed it the first time and yelled loudly.

“Behind me!!!”

However, just as he finished his words, the one-star Dou Sheng's chest was pierced by Xiao Ying, but he did not activate any martial arts, just to prevent the Xiao clan's holy guards from dispelling their suspicion of Xiao Wuyun.