Abused Female Lead And Beautiful Villainess (Quick Transmigration)

“Hero Shen, did Yang Yanqing really secretly move all the treasure from here?”

“Hero Shen, are you certain you didn’t see wrong?”

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Faced with repeated questioning from the crowd, Shen Shao maintained a righteous expression and said, “That’s correct. I can confirm that Yang Yanqing indeed led people to transport the treasure back to the Returning to Void Sect.” Shen Shao’s gaze fell on Meng Xuan. “Didn’t young Meng just say so as well? He’s also certain that Yang Yanqing moved the treasure back to the Returning to Void Sect. If you don’t trust me, surely you trust young Meng? He’s been living in the Returning to Void Sect, so he must be aware of any movements there.”

Meng Xuan was momentarily stunned. Although something felt off, the current situation was perfect for striking at Yang Yanqing. He nodded and said, “Uncle Shen is correct. One night, I heard some commotion and quietly got up, only to witness an unbelievable scene.

On the back mountain of the Returning to Void Sect, boxes were being carried away one by one. I even faintly heard Yang Yanqing telling people to be quiet. They were acting so secretively. I didn’t understand at first, but fortunately, I later met Uncle Shen and learned that Master Yang had already found the treasure and was secretly having it moved back.”

With Shen Shao and Meng Xuan as key witnesses, everyone believed that Yang Yanqing must have moved the treasure.

Seeing the entire martial arts world looking at him with fiery eyes, Yang Yanqing nearly choked with anger. He particularly wanted to rush over and slap Meng Xuan to death. He had noticed something off about this youngster earlier, but because finding the treasure was urgent, he didn’t want to create additional problems. He had planned to deal with the boy slowly after getting the treasure. He never expected to be set up by him and Shen Shao working together.

“Young Meng, what slander did Shen Shao use to deceive you? I’ve treated you well. Why are you collaborating with others to defame me?”

Everyone looked at Meng Xuan. Indeed, Yang Yanqing had treated Meng Xuan quite well. Whether it was slander or not, they all doubted Meng Xuan’s character. In any case, Yang Yanqing couldn’t escape, so they might as well listen to some gossip first. It wouldn’t delay finding the treasure.

Meng Xuan was silent for a moment before saying, “Is the reason that you massacred my Flying Crane Manor enough?” Now that the façade had been torn away, Meng Xuan no longer held back. Over this period, he and Shen Shao had worked together to find evidence of Yang Yanqing’s massacre of Flying Crane Manor.

With so many people present today, he didn’t believe he couldn’t kill Yang Yanqing.

Although he was also puzzled about where the treasure had gone, it didn’t affect his plan. Originally, he and Shen Shao had planned to present the evidence of Yang Yanqing’s destruction of Flying Crane Manor while the various sects were fighting over the treasure, then take the opportunity to kill Yang Yanqing.

Yang Yanqing’s martial arts were formidable, but with such great interests at stake, even if the evidence he presented wasn’t entirely conclusive, the entire martial arts world would use this excuse to kill Yang Yanqing. In the face of countless treasures, martial arts manuals, and divine weapons, few wouldn’t go crazy. Look at how the martial arts world had been frantically searching for the treasure these past days, no different from mad dogs fighting over bones.

One less Yang Yanqing, one less Returning to Void Sect – how much more benefit would the other sects gain?

Unexpectedly, the treasure had been stolen, which made things even easier. They could directly accuse Yang Yanqing of secretly moving the treasure, making him the common enemy of the martial arts world. Of course, these self-proclaimed righteous sects wouldn’t attack Yang Yanqing and seize the treasure just for this reason alone. At most, they would curse a bit and make some threats.

But if he then exposed Yang Yanqing’s evil deed of massacring Flying Crane Manor, these righteous martial artists would no longer hesitate. They would likely immediately clamor about seeking justice for Flying Crane Manor, even if they had no connection to it whatsoever.

What a perfect excuse – who would miss such an opportunity?

Shen Wan glanced at Meng Xuan’s contemplative look and pouted. This male protagonist Meng Xuan was truly villain material. Look at how he had schemed to involve the entire martial arts world. It was a hundred times better than risking his life to fight Yang Yanqing alone. No matter how formidable Yang Yanqing was, could he withstand these frenzied martial arts sects?

“Meng Xuan, is what you’re saying true?”

Meng Xuan nodded solemnly, “If I, Meng Xuan, have spoken a single false word, may heaven strike me down. I know you all have doubts, but I have evidence.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Yue Han walked out from the crowd. In her hands, she held a person captive.

When Yang Yanqing saw the young man in Yue Han’s grasp, his expression changed instantly. “Jian’er! Yue Han, what are you doing?”

Yue Han coldly glanced at Yang Yanqing and forcefully kicked the back of Yang Dongjian’s knee, causing him to fall to his knees. She said indifferently, “Speak. Did Yang Yanqing massacre Flying Crane Manor?”

“I…”

“If you don’t speak, I’ll cripple you.” Yue Han’s sword was already at Yang Dongjian’s face. Recalling the possibility of losing certain body parts, he turned pale with fear, his forehead covered in sweat. Before Yang Yanqing could intervene, he shouted, “Flying Crane Manor was indeed attacked by people my father sent!”

Yang Yanqing’s face darkened. “Jian’er, what nonsense are you spouting?”

“Father, just admit it. If I don’t tell the truth, Yue Han will really cripple me,” Yang Dongjian was clearly terrified of Yue Han. With a dejected face, he said, “Although my father didn’t tell me about this, I happened to accidentally witness it that day. I saw my father instructing those people, setting a time to massacre Flying Crane Manor. Later that night, it was stifling hot and I couldn’t sleep, so I went to the back mountain for some cool air. I saw my father returning with a group of black-clad men covered in the scent of blood. The next morning at dawn, news of Flying Crane Manor’s destruction spread. At that moment, I was certain my father was behind the massacre of Flying Crane Manor.”

“Yang Yanqing, what do you have to say now?” Meng Xuan looked at Yang Yanqing. “Yang Dongjian is your son. Surely he wouldn’t casually slander his own father?”

Yang Yanqing nearly fainted from anger. For all his calculations, he never expected he had raised such a traitorous creature. Why hadn’t he decisively slapped that thing to death earlier?

“So it really was Yang Yanqing.”

“Wasn’t Yang Yanqing on good terms with Meng Wenshu? How could he do such a ruthless thing?”

“Indeed, it’s unthinkable. With so much evidence before us, it must be true.”

“I just realized, could Yang Yanqing have massacred Flying Crane Manor for the treasure map?”

After someone raised this question, the discussion continued, “This treasure map has three parts in total. One is in the Wuji Palace, one was presented by Meng Xuan, and the last one is in Yang Yanqing’s hands.”

“Heavens, I’ve figured it out too. No wonder Yang Yanqing massacred Flying Crane Manor and framed the Wuji Palace. He wanted to obtain the treasure alone. He first destroyed Flying Crane Manor, intending to find the treasure map in Meng Wenshu’s possession, but his plan failed. However, that didn’t matter. He directly framed the Wuji Palace for this deed, then used us, the entire martial arts world, to deal with the Wuji Palace and seize another part of the treasure map. As for the part in Meng Wenshu’s hands, as long as he kept Meng Xuan and Meng Shan under control, wouldn’t he eventually get it?”

“It’s a pity that he miscalculated. The Wuji Palace had a traitor who stole the treasure map, which eventually fell into the hands of the entire martial arts world. Incidentally, it let us all know about the treasure map affair from years ago.”

“So, evil is rewarded with evil. It’s not that there’s no retribution, but that the time hadn’t come yet.”

“Yang Yanqing, massacring three hundred people of Flying Crane Manor for mere treasure is truly evil. Everyone, today we must rid the martial arts world of this scourge and avenge Sect Master Meng. If we let such a person go, who knows whose treasure he might set his eyes on next and secretly annihilate their entire family? It’s better to eliminate him early.”

Without Meng Xuan needing to say anything, people were already clamoring to kill Yang Yanqing.

“Everyone, I only want Yang Yanqing dead. As for the treasure he secretly moved away and other things, I, Meng Xuan, won’t take a single coin,” Meng Xuan said with a sorrowful face. “I, Meng Xuan, only want justice for the three hundred lives of Flying Crane Manor.”

Shen Shao also chimed in, “Everyone, I, Shen Shao, feel the same way. Yang Yanqing is cunning and devious. We must block all escape routes and not give him any chance to flee. I only wish to avenge my old friend. As for gold and silver treasures, they have nothing to do with me, Shen Shao.”

Hearing Meng Xuan and Shen Shao’s words, the martial artists became even more convinced that Yang Yanqing must be killed. In an instant, Yang Yanqing was surrounded by many people. Seeing the situation turn unfavorable, Yang Yanqing wanted to slip away, but everyone had heeded Shen Shao’s words and blocked all escape routes.

Shen Shao was also about to rush in for a fight when suddenly Shen Wan called out, “Father.”

Shen Shao’s body stiffened. He looked towards the voice and saw Shen Wan poking her head out from the crowd, waving her little hand at him. “Father, come here for a moment.”

“Everyone, it seems my daughter has something to tell me. I’ll go over for a moment. I’ll leave Yang Yanqing to you. I’ll guard the exit to ensure he can’t escape.”

Shen Shao, maintaining a righteous face, quickly moved towards Shen Wan’s position.

As soon as he reached Shen Wan, Yang Yanqing began fighting with the martial artists, including Meng Xuan.

“Wan Wan, why did you come here? It’s dangerous,” Shen Shao looked at Shen Wan, unable to suppress a smile. He patted Shen Wan’s head and said, “Let’s talk outside. This is inside the mountain. I checked when I came in – there’s only one passage. We’ll guard outside. Yang Yanqing won’t be able to get out.”

Let everyone else deal with Yang Yanqing.

This tactic of using others to kill was something he had learned from Yang Yanqing, and it was indeed very useful. For nearly a year, he had disguised himself and traveled the jianghu, discovering many things he had never noticed before. Especially when hiding in the shadows, he had clearly seen the true faces of the various major sects.

He had already helped uncover the culprit behind Flying Crane Manor’s destruction. The rest really didn’t require his involvement.

“Everyone, if you can’t defeat him, you can come to me to buy pills that enhance inner strength,” Bai Weiwei turned back and said to the martial artists. “I can give you a discount today.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Yang Yanqing shouted, “Madam Bai, I’ll buy! I’ll buy no matter how much silver it costs!!”

“Although I love silver, I, Bai Weiwei, cannot earn such tainted money. Selling you pills to enhance inner strength would be opposing the entire martial arts world. I’m sorry, Master Yang, you’re on your own.”

After these words, the martial artists’ gazes towards Bai Weiwei changed. They never expected that Bai Weiwei, who usually prioritized money over integrity, would show such righteousness at this moment. Their good impression of her soared.

When the three reached the passage entrance, Shen Wan quietly asked, “Father, weren’t you going to help avenge Sect Master Meng? Why aren’t you going to slay the enemy yourself?”

“There are so many people inside, they don’t need me. Besides, with too many people, it’s inconvenient to fight. It’s better to leave the space for everyone else. Your father isn’t interested in that gold and silver treasure. The true culprit behind Flying Crane Manor’s destruction has been uncovered and made public. I’ve done what I could.”

Shen Wan was puzzled. Was this still the Hero Shen from the novel who lost his life trying to kill Yang Yanqing?

“Alright, I’ll be honest with you, girl. Actually, Meng Wenshu and I had a falling out many years ago. That man was too greedy,” Shen Shao sighed. “Uncovering the truth was just out of consideration for our past as fellow disciples. Now that the truth is out and the entire martial arts world, each with their own motives, is willing to help avenge him, your father doesn’t need to risk his life.”

Bai Weiwei: Although that may be so, this really isn’t Hero Shen’s style.

“Hero Shen, in your collaboration with Meng Xuan this time, were all these strategies thought up by Meng Xuan?”

Shen Shao quickly shook his head. “No, I planned it all myself.”

Bai Weiwei: This must be a different person, right? Is this still the straightforward Shen Shao who couldn’t scheme and often suffered for it?

“I must also thank Madam Bai for taking care of my daughter these days.”

Bai Weiwei shook her head lightly. “No need for thanks, Hero Shen. Shen Wan is also a member of my Water Cloud Palace. Of course I must protect her.”

Occasional sounds of booms, screams, and groans came from inside the mountain cavity, but the three stood at the passage entrance, chatting quite pleasantly.

“Wan Wan, once Yang Yanqing is dead, let’s return to the village,” Shen Shao said with a loving expression, patting Shen Wan’s head. “Father should find a good marriage for you. We can’t delay your future.”

“Have you taken a liking to anyone during your time away?” Shen Shao asked seriously. “If you have, just tell father. I’ll investigate their background.”

Bai Weiwei glanced at Shen Wan, who was looking at her expectantly. What to do?