The explanation was logical and well-supported. Although it seemed absurd, it was difficult to refute. After all, there had been no eyewitnesses, and Liu Yongyu and his two deputies had inexplicably met their ends, leaving this a completely unsolvable case. The three of them had come here and suddenly found themselves at a disadvantage.
Wang Gaoquan felt thoroughly relieved. The old man's face was no longer pale but flushed, as though he had drunk a little wine, and even his back had straightened.
A lie had to be believed even by the person telling it before it could have the potential to deceive others. This one was also tightly interlinked, even bringing in the chain reaction of the explosion, which prompted the disciples to discuss it among themselves. Almost all of them felt that this was exactly how the bizarre affair had happened—how cause and effect had come full circle.
Who could blame Liu Yongyu for throwing in his lot with Tie Guohu? When one prospered, both prospered; when one suffered, both suffered. This was a shift in fortune. The immortals would never say it aloud, but in their hearts, they believed in it more than anyone.
However, although the three had been rendered speechless, they exchanged glances before fixing their gazes on me. The old man quickly said, "Even if your junior nephew's explanation makes sense and has convinced all three of us, whether it will get past Senior Brother Tie is another matter. The three of us came here under orders. Since you're such a good talker, child, come with us for a trip. That will save us from being put in a difficult position."
"Hehe, exactly. Senior Brother Han is absolutely right. Senior Brother Tie has already determined that this trouble was caused by a disciple here.