"Five years ago, my father suddenly encountered an accident. He passed away before he could say a word. Could it be that... could it be that you were behind it?" Jin Yingzi asked in a gloomy voice, word by word.
"It's not like I'm causing trouble behind your back." Now that he's said this, Wu Luo doesn't want to hide it anymore. Anyway, Jin Yingzi won't survive today, so letting her know the cause of her father's death will help her to have no regrets before she dies.
"That day, Jin Yuan went out to subdue the ferocious beast, and he happened to take me with him. Originally, according to the combined efforts of the two of us, the ferocious beast could not cause any trouble. However, I had already known from the mouth of the high priest that the Lord of God had awakened. , something that urgently needs the full support of the tribe. Because Jin Yuan has never agreed to send tribesmen to help, the progress has been slow. The high priest specifically ordered me to find an opportunity to get rid of Jin Yuan and replace him!"
"You already know the final result even if I don't tell you. Without my help, Jin Yuan lost to the ferocious beast in the end and was seriously injured. In addition, I said a few more words beside him, and he was so angry in the end that he didn't need me. If you do it, you will die."
Wu Luo recounted the situation that day without feeling any guilt at all. Jin Yingzi had tears in her eyes as she listened, feeling the despair and heartache of her father before his death. He would never have thought that his sworn brother would disregard brotherhood for his own selfish reasons.
The fingertips penetrated deeply into the flesh, unable to make Jin Yingzi feel any pain, and her heart was completely covered with anger.
He raised his head and said calmly: "Then why did you not follow the high priest's order to replace my father as the patriarch after his death, but instead elected me as the patriarch!"
"Hahaha, the position of a mere clan leader has long been ignored by me." Wu Luo laughed wildly and said, "The high priest promised me a long time ago that as long as I destroy the righteous factions and take back the remaining states, I will Give up half of the state and let me rule it. Do you think I will still care about the position of the Zhuli clan?"
"Besides, Wu Jiu and Ba Shu know my thoughts very well. If I rush to take over the position of clan leader after Jin Yuan's death, it will inevitably arouse their suspicion. Instead, I recommend you as the clan leader to eliminate me. suspicion."
"That's it! That's it!" At this moment, Jin Yingzi's mood gradually calmed down. She wished she could take action on the spot to avenge her father. But her reason told her that now was not the time!
Mu Jingyu's plan was foolproof and he couldn't let his impulse lead to a situation where everything would be lost. Therefore, Jin Yingzi forced herself to calm down and confuse Wu Luo not to be suspicious of her.
"When you tell me this, aren't you afraid that I will leak it out and let the tribe attack you?"
"Afraid, of course I'm afraid! Is it just now... You do it for the meat, I do it for the knife, whether to kill or to behead, isn't it all my decision? Why worry, you will tell others?" Wu Luo sneered, stepping forward In the blink of an eye, he was already in front of Jin Yingzi.
Poor Jin Yingzi's cultivation level was limited, less than one percent of Wu Luo's level. Without even making a move to resist, he used spiritual energy to seal the Dantian meridians. Not to mention moving, even opening his mouth to speak became impossible.
"You..." Jin Yingzi only had time to say the word "you" before she felt stiff all over. Starting from the abdomen, it gradually becomes numb and quickly spreads throughout the body. In just four or five breaths, except for the slight movement of his neck, his whole body was as numb as dead wood. I wanted to open my mouth to speak, but no sound came out.
"Good niece, this is the clan's secret technique taught to me by the high priest, which is designed to seal the meridians throughout the body. But don't worry, after Mu Jingyu and others are captured together, they will be executed together with you! When we get to the spring, you will speak your mind Talk."
After doing all this, Wu Luo clapped his hands, and several Zhuli people emerged from the dark pavilion, each holding a weapon and guarding Jin Yingzi. Obviously, they were all Wu Luo's confidants, guarding her before escorting her to the altar.
An hour later, people were already sitting around the altar. On the high platform in front, Wu Luo sat in the middle, with Protector Feng beside him. The other elders of the Zhuli tribe sat next to the two of them in turn.
And all the Zhuli tribes, except those who were patrolling outside, crowded around the altar. These people, no matter whether their hearts are drawn to Jin Yingzi or their hearts are set on falling. Today, everyone here will witness Wuluo's trial against her.
And around the altar closest to the altar, thirteen leaders of other Jiuli tribes were arranged here. They had already known Wu Luo's plan for today from Qin Yunchuan and others. He also pretended not to know anything and swallowed the poison that Wuluo sent people to hide in the food, so that he could relax his vigilance and think that everything was under control.
As Mu Jingyu, Valen, and Tingna, who were disguised as Elder Wu Jiu, as well as hundreds of Jin Yingzi's clan members, were driven onto the altar, the surrounding discussions gradually became noisy.
Belonging to the same tribe, of course these people have their own relatives and friends. Seeing them being driven to the altar, their relatives and friends who stayed outside were naturally worried.
Some knelt on the ground to help them plead with Wu Luo. Some shouted loudly, asking them to admit their mistakes in time and not to go against Wuluo. There were too many voices crying and persuading, all mixed together, and nothing could be heard clearly.
Mu Jingyu, who was disguised as Wu Jiu, walked at the front and whispered to Wallen: "Brother Wallen, let me tell you not to be misled by the voices outside. When you take action later, try not to kill each other. I will take action." Take down Wu Luo and Feng Protector."
"Understood." Valen nodded, and after whispering to Tingna for a few times, the two quietly passed Mu Jingyu's instructions to the back.
These people are all extraordinary people they can trust. Besides, Warren and Tingna were not stupid enough to tell others that Elder Wu Jiu was Mu Jingyu. Of course, they were not afraid of an accident.
"Fellow tribesmen, please be quiet for a moment. Be quiet for a moment." Seeing "Wu Jiu" and others standing obediently in the altar, Wuluo elder Shi Shiran stood up and pressed his hands slightly to silence the clan members' voices.
As Wu Luo made a sound, the originally noisy venue became silent for an instant. Wu Luo nodded with satisfaction, then took a few steps forward, came to the edge of the high platform and said, "I believe that all the clansmen and clan leaders were invited here, and you know why. I, Wu Luo, am here, so I won't say much. what."
Sitting on the east side of the altar, a patriarch wearing clothes made of feathers and with various strange stripes on his face stood up and said: "Elder Wuluo, please forgive me for talking. I don't know how you plan to deal with the nobles. Where is the young patriarch Jin Yingzi?"
Wu Luo said regretfully: "Hey, Chief Xuanyu, you also know that Jin Yingzi is the young chief of our Zhuli tribe. Even if she commits a heinous crime, it will not lead to death. But...but she betrayed Jiu over and over again. The Li tribe secretly colluded with Mu Jingyu to betray their tribe, which has made the high priest dissatisfied."
"Originally, I had used my own life as a guarantee, begging the high priest to spare her life, and let her escape as long as she never returned to the clan. However, she still did not repent, and even sneaked back to the Netherworld Ghost State to instigate All clan leaders, fight against the high priest together and oppose God’s great cause of restoration! So, this time...it’s not that I want to take her life, but that the high priest can no longer tolerate her!”
"If you want to help him get out, you might as well try to persuade the high priest. Don't get to the end. Not only did you not rescue Jin Yingzi, but you also got yourself involved!"
Wu Luo's last words seemed like a reminder, but in fact they were a threat. It showed that the high priest already knew what Jin Yingzi was conspiring with them, and they also had plans to stay out of it.
The thirteen clan leaders looked at each other and shrank their necks at the same time, apparently frightened by Wu Luo's threat. In fact, it's just a show, just for everyone to see.
If it were a day ago, they would really have to think about it. But last night, after receiving Jin Yingzi's handwritten letter, stating the powerful relationship in it, and finally ensuring that Mu Jingyu could lead them to save themselves, he had secretly made up his mind to save Jin Yingzi's life no matter what.
Another clan leader, who was burly and wearing a war helmet with two horns on his head and shaped like an ox's head, stood up and said to Protector Feng: "Protector Feng, I wonder if what Elder Wuluo said is true? The high priest really thinks so. ?"
Protector Feng smiled slightly and said: "Chief Wu Xiong, if you don't believe it, you can go to the temple and ask the high priest, and you will know?"
Protector Feng didn't seem to have an answer, but in fact his expression couldn't be clearer. The clan leader named Wu Xiong immediately became silent and sat down silently.
Protector Feng saw the fearful look on everyone's face and said with satisfaction: "Don't worry, clan leaders, the one who is trying to win you over is Jin Yingzi of the Zhuli tribe. The high priest will not vent his anger on you. As long as you can obey the orders obediently from now on, I, Feng Ming, on behalf of the high priest, promises that he will forget the past. After seizing the remaining eight states, he will entrust a large amount of land to each tribe so that you can get rid of this barren ghost state."
The conditions provided by Feng Protector are not unreasonable. He originally thought that the thirteen clan leaders would be grateful and rush to express their attitude. Who would have thought that his words were like a pebble thrown into the ocean, without causing a single wave among them.
"Why, you guys don't accept Protector Feng's kindness?" Wu Luo said with a cold snort.
If put together, of course they would be forced to accept it. Just now, it is difficult to predict whether the Jiuli tribe can win under the full attack of the righteous factions. As for Mu Jingyu, who was able to speak out among all the forces, they were still unwilling to take risks.
Chief Xuanyu stood up again, clasped his hands in his fists and said: "Elder Wuluo, Protector Feng, I, together with the other twelve chiefs, thank you for your kindness. But... the high priest also understood our thoughts, and never wanted to Involved in the dispute. So..."
"Presumptuous!" Protector Feng slapped the armrest fiercely, stood up angrily, and said: "You dare not even listen to the words of the high priest! Aren't you afraid that the high priest will ignore all the righteous factions and deal with you first! I, Feng Ming, I advise you not to be ignorant and force me to do something to you! When the time comes, you will regret it if you follow Jin Yingzi’s footsteps!"
Wu Xiong stared at Protector Feng without showing any signs of weakness and said loudly: "Protector Feng, I have made up my mind, and there is no need for you to persuade me. If you have this strength, it is better to save it to deal with the righteous factions. Forgive me Wu. The bear can’t keep me company.”
After Wu Xiong finished speaking, he stood up and was about to leave. The remaining twelve clan leaders stood up without saying a word, preparing to leave with him.
"Hahaha, hahaha!" Protector Feng laughed angrily. Originally, he wanted to threaten the thirteen clan leaders by executing Jin Yingzi, but they were not afraid and gave him no face at all.
"Elder Wu Luo, they have made up their mind and there is no intention to say more. I wonder how you prepared yesterday?" Watching Xuan Yu, Wu Xiong and others leave their seats and leave without stopping, Protector Feng had a gloomy face. asked.
Wu Luo asked: "Are we going to do it now? Don't we wait until Mu Jingyu shows up?"
"Humph, whether Mu Jingyu is here or not, we are still not sure whether we dare to take action. Since they want to leave, we can't wait any longer. Let's take action early, lest Mu Jingyu really comes and joins forces with them to take action against you. It’s not good for me.”
"Okay." Wu Luo nodded, then raised his palm, and several Zhuli people standing aside crushed the wax pills they had held in their hands.
In an instant, the Gu insect sealed in the wax pill died suddenly. At the same time, the thirteen clan leaders felt bursts of severe pain in their dantians. One of them clutched their stomachs, and the other bent down in pain.
Xuan Yu endured the severe pain, turned back and pointed at Wu Luo and said angrily: "Wu Luo, you... you dare to poison us!"
