Evidence?
Of course she had no evidence.
Su Fan had disguised himself too well, leaving no trace behind.
Even if she raised accusations, it would be useless. Everyone would still choose to believe Su Fan.
But she could not accept Qin Yuan suffering like this. She had to do something.
So she invited her protector to step forward.
The words of a Divine Transformation Realm cultivator should carry some weight, right?
With her own testimony supporting it from the side.
If even this could not clear Qin Yuan’s name, then from now on, she would have no choice but to take another path.
A path of no return.
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…
One sentence stirred a thousand waves.
No one had expected that Sun Gongfeng’s appearance was for this matter.
In other words, they had all been wrong.
Su Fan was the villain.
They had misunderstood Qin Yuan?
If it were an ordinary cultivator saying such things, there would naturally be little credibility.
But if it were a highly respected Divine Transformation Realm expert, that was entirely different.
Su Fan’s face turned deathly pale in an instant.
Senior Sister Gu truly knew the truth.
If this case were overturned, the kind and righteous persona he had carefully built would collapse completely.
Once a single drop of ink stains a sheet of white paper, people will always focus on the stain.
No matter how spotless the rest of the paper is, it will never be considered clean again.
Not to mention that the rest of his paper was not clean at all.
It was even darker.
What angered Su Fan even more was Gu Qingxue’s attitude.
Senior Sister Qingxue had clearly disliked Qin Yuan for so long and had even developed some goodwill toward him. Why had she changed so drastically?
She was even willing to kill him for Qin Yuan!
Gu Qingxue was the most important woman in his heart.
She was the white moonlight he had always pursued.
And now she stood against him, raising her blade for another man!
The thought cut through Su Fan’s heart like a knife.
If everyone believed Sun Gongfeng, he would become the target of public condemnation.
Absolutely not.
He could not allow that to happen.
“Impossible! I don’t believe it!”
As Su Fan panicked, a clear voice rang out beside him.
It was Lin Xuan’er.
She looked at Sun Gongfeng and gave a respectful bow.
“Sun Gongfeng, do you have any evidence for what you’ve said?”
“I saw it with my own eyes,” Sun Gongfeng replied calmly.
“This Nether Spirit Grass was necessary for my young lady’s breakthrough. Five days ago, Qin Yuan went down the mountain to search for it. I was worried for his safety and also wished for my young lady’s smooth breakthrough, so I followed Young Master Qin the entire time.”
“This…”
The crowd looked at one another, at a complete loss.
Could Sun Gongfeng be telling the truth?
A venerable senior like her would not lie, would she?
Moreover, she was Gu Qingxue’s protector. Gu Qingxue had always disliked Qin Yuan. If it were not absolutely necessary, why would she step forward to testify for him?
Su Fan’s heart sank to the bottom.
Even Lin Xuan’er, who had always trusted Su Fan, could not help but feel a trace of doubt.
Lan Yun narrowed her cold eyes slightly, glancing discreetly at Su Fan before looking back at Sun Gongfeng.
“May I ask, Sun Gongfeng, why did you not speak earlier?”
“I had no interest in interfering with matters among juniors,” Sun Gongfeng replied slowly. “But when things go too far, even I cannot remain indifferent.
This is not the first time.
One year ago, when the Supreme Profound Sect disciples went down the mountain for a Training Journey, Young Master Qin was attacked by a Spirit Beast. In truth, it was Su Fan who had provoked the beast despite warnings. Young Master Qin was injured severely while saving him.
Six months ago, when my young lady forcibly attempted to break through her realm, Young Master Qin secretly stood guard for her, without any improper intentions.
Su Fan’s accusations against Young Master Qin were entirely fabricated.”
As a protector, her sole duty was to safeguard Gu Qingxue’s life and honor.
Beyond that, even if Gu Qingxue were gravely injured, she was not supposed to intervene.
Yet this time, Gu Qingxue had personally asked her to step forward and reveal these matters.
Originally, she had not intended to appear. But thinking of how wronged Qin Yuan had been, she decided to help.
As soon as she finished speaking, the crowd erupted in discussion.
The gazes directed at Su Fan were now filled with suspicion.
Su Fan felt as if his heart had plunged into icy water.
When had Gu Qingxue acquired a protector?
Did Master not know?
Why had she never told him?
“She spends most of her time resting her spirit near Gu Qingxue. I did not expect her to notice so much, nor did I expect her to step forward,” Feiyan’s melodious voice echoed again in Su Fan’s mind. Read this novel at novelping . com for the best experience.
“I told you long ago. If you wish others not to know, do not act in the first place.”
“…”
The gloom in Su Fan’s eyes deepened.
Damn it… was he truly going to fall this time?
No.
He could not sit and wait for death. He had to fight for it.
“This… Junior Brother Su Fan…”
Lin Xuan’er was shaken. She could not believe that the pure and kind Junior Brother she had always admired could have such a side.
Lan Yun’s brows were tightly furrowed as she pondered the truth of Sun Gongfeng’s words.
“Everything I have just said, I witnessed personally. Whether you believe it or not is for you to decide.
There are many things I did not see, and I dare not speak recklessly about them.
I only hope you will keep your eyes open.”
After finishing, Sun Gongfeng bowed slightly to Gu Qingxue.
“Young lady, I shall take my leave.”
“Thank you for your trouble, Sun Gongfeng.”
Gu Qingxue nodded respectfully as she watched Sun Gongfeng’s figure disappear.
The scene descended into chaos. Doubts about Su Fan rose one after another.
When a Divine Transformation Realm expert speaks, there is no reason to dismiss it lightly.
“Su Fan, do you not intend to explain yourself?”
Lan Yun fixed him with a piercing gaze.
Su Fan gritted his teeth and forced himself to stand despite the pain. Instead of answering Lan Yun, he looked at Gu Qingxue.
Seeing the woman he loved most turn against him for another man, Su Fan’s heart bled. Yet on his refined face, he forced a bitter smile.
“Senior Sister Qingxue… I know you are standing up for your fiancé, but there is no need to frame me like this.
In my entire life, I have acted according to my conscience. I have never wronged anyone.”
He paused, then continued.
“I also believe that all the elders, senior brothers, and senior sisters present are wise and discerning.
My character has been seen by everyone here.
I cannot refute Sun Gongfeng’s words, nor can I confirm them.
As for the truth, I ask Master and all the elders, as well as my senior brothers and sisters, to judge for themselves.”
Su Fan did not offer further explanation.
There was no concrete evidence in the first place. The more he said, the more flaws he would reveal.
Now, he could only gamble.
Gamble on the reputation he had painstakingly built over time.