There was no denying that Chi Xue was clever and shrewd. He had managed to defuse the dangerous situation without much difficulty, and now he planned to direct everyone's suspicions toward his rivals—the Po Family Brothers of the Heavenly One Path.
"Heh, as for who started the rumor, it's not hard to guess. Which side is most desperate to divert attention? That's the side behind it." The Jade Devouring Sky Python sneered, then spoke as Chi Xue had instructed.
The Jade Devouring Sky Python hadn't named anyone, but there were plenty of clever people among the crowd. They quickly recalled that the Heavenly One Path had been under the greatest pressure. After all, the Po Family Brothers had gained the most in the previous operation, and had become the target of everyone's hostility afterward.
"Heh, so it was people from the Heavenly One Path stirring up trouble. The thief is shouting 'Stop, thief!'" the crowd fumed.
"Fellow Daoists, we haven't confirmed whether the people from the Heavenly One Path are behind this, so don't make wild guesses and let yourselves be used again." Chi Xue played the good guy, then changed his tone. "Of course, it could also have been one of my enemies. He hates me to the bone but can't do anything to me, so it would be no surprise if he resorted to such despicable tricks."
Although Chi Xue was speaking up for the people of the Heavenly One Path, countless cultivators already suspected the Po Family Brothers. And because his words were so vague, they only invited more suspicion and misunderstanding.
"Daoist Chi Xue, who is your enemy? There's a good chance those people are behind this!" a Gu Family expert said angrily. "This time, so many of us suffered losses, and we nearly fell into