Ling Yu couldn’t stop crying.
Song Tian and the others exchanged looks.
Tan could see that the one named Ling Yu had a grudge with the one surnamed Chen, and it wasn’t a small one.
Additionally, they had heard that Ling Yu and Shi Tao shared a master-disciple relationship.
Although they didn’t know what had happened, it seemed too foolish for Shi Tao to give up all his lifetime power for a disciple.
Meanwhile, Song Wu was intensely staring at Ling Yu not far away.
For some reason, this person felt somewhat familiar to him, as if they had met somewhere before.
However, he was certain that they hadn’t met each other.
"President, after all this time, haven’t you noticed something strange?"
Chen Fan maintained his usual calm demeanor.
"What is it?" Shi Tao was taken aback.
"Ling Yu, isn’t he your disciple? Hearing that his master was willing to give up all his power to save him, he didn’t object at all. What does that imply?"
With those words, everyone’s gaze in the hall focused on Ling Yu.
Their eyes filled with suspicion.
Indeed, they hadn’t heard Ling Yu say anything to stop his master.
Even Shi Tao was stunned.
"Master, don’t listen to his nonsense!"
Ling Yu quickly said, "I was just stunned upon hearing your words and didn’t react immediately. Master, I don’t want you to do this. I’ll bear the consequences of my actions alone, no matter what!"
"Alright."
Chen Fan nodded, "Let’s settle it then."
"No, don’t!"
Ling Yu panicked again, "Master, save me! Save me! I don’t want my martial arts abolished! Master!"
Shi Tao’s face showed a hint of reluctance once more.
He knew that the situation wasn’t as simple as Ling Yu had described.
If Ling Yu truly had him in his heart, he would have instinctively spoken up to stop him.
But he didn’t, implying he prioritized his own safety above all.
Shi Tao took a deep breath. No matter what, Ling Yu becoming this kind of person was his responsibility, so he had to pay the price as well.
"Enough!"
Unexpectedly, Song Wu shouted.
"What kind of man can’t handle losing his power? Crying like a woman, what kind of behavior is that?"
Ling Yu’s sobbing stopped immediately, and he glared fiercely.
"What are you glaring at?"
Song Wu sneered, "Did I say anything wrong?"
"Second Brother?"
The other members of the Song Family looked on in confusion,
Seeing the internal conflict of their association, they thought it was just a show.
Why get involved?
"Big Brother."
Song Wu looked at Song Tian, "Do you remember the call we received a few days ago?"
"What do you mean?"
Song Tian was puzzled.
"At that time, we were searching for who killed Third Brother. Just when we thought we wouldn’t find out, someone suddenly called, informing us that Shen Si had lied."
"What!"
Shen Si’s eyes widened.
He didn’t understand what mistake he had made.
From what Song Wu said, someone had tipped them off?
"Second Brother, do you mean?" Song Tian wasn’t an idiot; his gaze shifted to Ling Yu, "The person who called us is in this hall right now?"
"Indeed," Song Wu smiled, "That person is strange. After sharing the information, they didn’t even want a reward. It’s quite odd that they only wanted us to target someone. Isn’t that right, Chen Fan?"
"Does such a thing exist?"
Chen Fan’s expression darkened.
He didn’t need to guess to know who it was.
Ling Yu in front of him was trembling more fiercely than before.
"Xiaoyu, is it really you?"
Shi Tao’s voice trembled, "Did you call them and tell them everything?"
"No! It wasn’t me!"
Ling Yu quickly denied it, "Master, I don’t know what they’re talking about. I know nothing, absolutely nothing!"
"Enough, it’s already come to this point, why keep pretending?"
Song Wu sneered, "You knew I was looking for Shen Si, so it had to be an insider. Among all the people here, it seems you are the only one with a grudge against Chen Fan. You just wanted to use us to eliminate him, but you didn’t expect,"
Song Wu’s eyes showed a deep resentment, "that Chen’s strength far exceeded your expectations. Even we couldn’t stand against him."
Indeed, he identified Ling Yu, not for Chen Fan’s sake.
His motive was similar to Ling Yu’s, wanting to use Chen Fan to get rid of Ling Yu.
Because, in the end, their downfall today was caused by this kid! If not for his tip-off, they wouldn’t have come here confidently, leading to complete failure!
This debt was owed by Chen Fan, but Ling Yu also had a share!
"You’re lying!"
Ling Yu screamed hysterically, wishing he could stab Song Wu to death.
He had kindly informed them of the truth, yet these people blamed him for their lack of strength?
Is this what humans do?
"Ling Yu, tell me the truth, did you call them or not!" Shen Si was also furious at this point.
If what Song Wu and the others said was true, Ling Yu was indeed the traitor within the association!
Everything that happened now might have been avoided! Then the Song Family and Revival Association wouldn’t have attacked them en masse.
"It wasn’t me, really wasn’t me!"
Ling Yu refused to admit.
He knew better than anyone that if he admitted, his master wouldn’t protect him.
"Master, they don’t believe me, do you also not believe me? It’s those scoundrels trying to sow discord, spreading lies, framing me!!!"
His voice echoed through the hall.
"Why would they frame you and not others?"
Chen Fan retorted.
"How should I know!"
Ling Yu stared at Chen Fan, "Chen, I know you wish for my death, but this matter has nothing to do with me! I’m part of the Jiangnan Martial Arts Association, and I wouldn’t betray everyone!"
His reaction shocked Chang Fei and the others.
Could it be that the Song Family was really sowing discord?
Trying to ruin Jiangnan Martial Arts Association by falsely accusing Ling Yu?
Was it necessary?
Chen Fan was much stronger than Ling Yu, and the Jiangnan Martial Arts Association was about to dissolve and cease to exist.
Only Shi Tao remained silent from start to finish.
He knew Ling Yu well.
From every move Ling Yu made, he couldn’t escape his observation.
A person can lie assertively, but certain subtle changes, like pupil dilation, eyebrow tremors, speed of speech, and tone, cannot change. Like when Ling Yu claimed he had no connection to Xiao Hong, Shi Tao immediately knew he was lying.
The same applied now.
Shi Tao really wanted to deceive himself, but he couldn’t deny his inner feelings.
Because if this matter was true, it was unforgivable.
"Use the Soul-Searching Technique."
The atmosphere became silent.
No one expected those words to come from Shi Tao.
"Master?"
Ling Yu’s shock reached its peak.
"Use the Soul-Searching Technique."
Shi Tao turned away, letting tears fall, "If what they say is true, I will personally punish you."
"Alright."
Chen Fan nodded.
"Master! Master! It really wasn’t me; it wasn’t me!" Ling Yu screamed.
Suddenly, his voice stopped, staring blankly ahead.
"Did you call and inform the Song Family about Song Gang’s death?"
Chen Fan asked.