Desolate Devouring Art-Chapter 747 - Intense Argument

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Liu Wuxie had spoken extensively about finding clues implicating Liu Xiaotian, but his true goal wasn’t to bring him down. Such a task was monumental—something even his grandfather had failed to achieve.

"Who the fuck do you think you are to bark around like a dog? Crawl back to your dog kennel!" Liu Wuxie had called him a dog three days ago, and he had repeated the insult today. His voice echoed through the main hall before anyone could see him, and the disciples waiting outside moved aside to create a path for Liu Wuxie to stride in.

His voice was so loud and clear that it reached every corner of the hall. Enraged by the insult, Liu Xue glared at Liu Wuxie.

"Brat, still stubborn even at death's door, eh? Today will be your last!" Liu Xue yelled. He wasn't hiding it any longer, and his status would rise as long as Liu Xiaotian was elected as the new patriarch.

"Don't worry about it. I'll be well and alive even if you die today," Liu Wuxie responded with a faint smirk, planning to deal with this clown later.

"It has been three days, and let me see how you'll wriggle your way out of this situation!" Liu Xue barked like a mad dog, wanting to pounce at Liu Wuxie.

"Let's not talk about the agreement for the moment. Did you dare address the patriarch by his name? According to the clan's rules, that warrants thirty canes!" Liu Wuxie said, smiling at Liu Xue with a bizarre smile that made the latter feel a chill down his spine. For some reason, Liu Xue didn't dare to look Liu Wuxie in the eyes.

Many disciples outside nodded in agreement because Liu Wuxie's words weren't wrong. It didn't matter who became the patriarch today, as Liu Xue's earlier actions had sparked dissatisfaction among many.

"He's just the acting patriarch, and he'll be a nobody soon!" Liu Xue said. He didn't hold back in mockery of Liu Dashan, the acting patriarch.

Liu Dayue disappeared in an instant, his motion a mere blur. A split second later, Liu Xue was sent flying across the hall, crashing into the ground with a resounding thud. "This is your punishment for disrespecting the patriarch!" Liu Dayue declared coldly, his voice cutting through the tense silence.

Liu Wuxie didn't dare to act rashly as Liu Xue was someone in the True Profound Realm. However, it differed for Liu Dayue, who was also in the True Profound Realm. He had all the reasons to act against Liu Xue.

"Liu Dayue, you're courting death!" Liu Xue was enraged after he was caught by surprise.

In terms of cultivation, Liu Dayue was superior to Liu Xue, and the latter was caught off guard.

"You're the one courting death here!" Liu Dayue didn't hold back his murderous intent, prepared to teach Liu Xue a lesson today.

"That's enough! Aren't you both done with the nonsense?!" The First Elder finally spoke out, who held the highest position aside from the patriarch.

Liu Xue's face burned with anger, but he didn't dare to do anything.

"Liu Dashan, how are you going to discipline your child? By allowing him to be rude to his senior?" the Fifth Elder said, his voice laced with sarcasm. He blamed Liu Dashan's poor parenting for Liu Wuxie's audacity.

"I believe it's none of your concern on how I raise my children?" Liu Dashan retorted fiercely, and the tension in the hall had reached a boiling point. Who could’ve competed with him if his cultivation hadn't been hindered for over a decade?

The main hall was divided into three factions: the patriarch, Liu Xiaotian, and neutral observers. The neutral faction comprised seven to eight elders, including the First Elder.

"That's enough! We have a pressing matter on hand!" Liu Xiaotian finally spoke up to intervene in the conflict. After all, the bickering would lead them nowhere.

"That's right, let's focus on the real business!" Liu Xue said with his left cheek swollen. He was the first to speak in support of Liu Xiaotian, a faithful lackey.

The hall became quiet as everyone turned to look at Liu Wuxie. After all, Liu Wuxie had wagered three days ago that he would take his own life if the patriarch failed to appear in good health today.

"Liu Wuxie, shouldn't you give us an explanation now?" Liu Xiaotian smiled, looking at Liu Wuxie and waiting for an answer. The Fifth Elder also sneered with malice in his eyes.

"No rush. I have a few questions for you, Liu Xiaotian, before I give you my reply," Liu Wuxie said. Since they addressed his father by name and did not respect him, he did not need to be polite either.

"Go on," Liu Xiaotian replied. He could spare this little time to satisfy Liu Wuxie's curiosity.

"I believe many people here should remember the patriarch's centennial celebration ten years ago, right?" Liu Wuxie asked, his gaze fixed on Liu Xiaotian. He knew he couldn't uncover the truth by asking now, but he just wanted to verify if it had something to do with Liu Xiaotian.

The sudden mention of the centennial celebration from a decade ago made everyone exchange looks, and there was a flicker of unease in the depths of Liu Xiaotian's eyes. Though it was barely noticeable, Liu Wuxie captured it with Ghost Eye. It could allow him to detect even the slightest detail.

"What are you trying to say? If the patriarch can't show himself, let the acting patriarch hand over the patriarchal seal!" said an elder, who thought Liu Wuxie was trying to buy time.

"This matter is closely related to why the patriarch is in this condition!" Liu Wuxie said, and his words sent chaos in the main hall. Even Liu Dashan and Liu Dayue exchanged a look with doubt and disbelief in their eyes.

"This is absurd! The patriarch's health only began to decline two years ago!" said the Fifth Elder.

"I have no idea how you got to your position as a grand elder. Plenty of poisons are out there, capable of lying dormant for years before taking effect. The patriarch was already poisoned ten years ago," said Liu Wuxie with a mocking smile, further enraging the Fifth Elder. He was the first to mock a grand elder for not deserving their position.

"Liu Wuxie, even if the patriarch was poisoned a decade ago, it has nothing to do with the matter today!" another elder from Liu Xiaotian's faction commented.

"Of course, it’s related. I suspect someone poisoned the patriarch a decade ago, and he's among us here!" Liu Wuxie said, and his words sent chaos in the main hall and outside. That was especially true for Liu Xiaotian, and Liu Wuxie was paying close attention to him.

"This is ridiculous. You expect us to believe you based on your claims alone? Tell me, who among us could have the ability to poison the patriarch?" The Fifth Elder sneered, and his words drew acknowledgment from the surroundings, unconvinced by Liu Wuxie's accusations.

After all, the patriarch had already reached the pinnacle of the Spirit Profound Realm a decade ago, and no one present could touch him. Not to mention, there weren't many poisons capable of killing someone in the Spirit Profound Realm.

"No one in the Liu Clan has that capability, but everyone has forgotten someone!" Liu Wuxie said as he scanned everyone's faces in the hall with a chill in his eyes.

"Stop beating around the bush so that we can start to re-elect a new patriarch!" Liu Xue barked, running out of patience.

Liu Wuxie had also noticed Liu Xiaotian's unease.

"Wuxie, who's responsible for poisoning your grandfather?" Liu Dayue asked with his fists clenched. He didn't expect Liu Wuxie to find out who had poisoned the patriarch in just three days. If he knew who was the mastermind, he was determined to avenge his father even if it cost him his life.

"That person is someone called Jiao Ba. Second Master, you should know him, right?" Liu Wuxie said as his sharp gaze pierced into Liu Xiaotian. He had further emphasized the name, which made Liu Xiaotian tremble.

However, the others were perplexed about why Liu Wuxie had brought up this person.

"Boy, what evidence do you have that Jiao Ba poisoned the patriarch?" Many people present had attended the celebration a decade ago, and they vividly remembered Liu Xiaotian bringing a mysterious man to join them.

Back then, Liu Xiaotian had introduced Jiao Ba as a friend he had befriended outside the clan, but no one had thought much about it, as everyone also had friends outside the clan. Even until today, no one had suspected Jiao Ba, as the patriarch's poison had only begun to manifest two to three years ago, when the celebration was a decade ago.

"My second uncle's injury is the best proof!" Liu Wuxie said. He looked at the Fifth Elder with a mocking smile.

"That garbage brought it upon himself through his reckless cultivation, and that's not evidence!" the Fifth Elder mocked.

Liu Dashan's cultivation was hindered for over a decade, while Liu Dayue lacked talent. Only Liu Dazhi had reached the pinnacle of the True Profound Realm a decade ago, and he had a high chance of reaching the Spirit Profound Realm.

"If I'm garbage, what does that make you?" A voice echoed from outside the main hall as Liu Dazhi walked in. He released a powerful aura in the Spirit Profound Realm when he stepped in.

Liu Dazhi's sudden recovery shocked everyone. He was much stronger than before he had experienced a deviation in his cultivation. That was especially true for Liu Xiaotian, whose face turned terrifyingly ugly.

Liu Dazhi's sudden recovery and the mention of Jiao Ba's name made Liu Xiaotian wonder if Liu Wuxie had discovered anything. If the clan knew this was related to him, the elders who supported him would immediately turn against him.

After all, harming the patriarch was treason, and no clan could allow it to happen. The moment someone committed such a crime, they would instantly become the enemy of the entire clan.

"Second Brother, you've recovered!" Liu Dayue rushed over and hugged Liu Dazhi.

"I've recovered thanks to Wuxie," Liu Dazhi said, recollecting his aura, and the depression on his face had vanished.

"Congratulations, Dazhi, for regaining your cultivation!" The elders from the patriarch's faction rejoiced.

The tense atmosphere suddenly became quiet as the atmosphere suddenly became joyful, and Liu Xiaotian seemed forgotten by everyone.

"Liu Wuxie, what are you trying to say here? The objective of this meeting is to re-elect a new patriarch before finding the culprit and avenging the patriarch," said the Fifth Elder, who changed the topic. So what if Jiao Ba was the culprit?

Liu Wuxie also knew he could do nothing to Liu Xiaotian if he couldn't produce concrete evidence, but he had already achieved his goal. This would make his investigation more convenient, and he could kill Liu Xiaotian when he found enough evidence. For now, he had to maintain the unity within the Liu Clan.