Old Monster Li had survived, but he was badly injured. Blood stained his clothes as several Spirit Interpreters helped him along. He looked up at Suo Haar, who stood high in the air with a bewildered expression. "Is this what you wanted?"
Suo Haar's expression shifted. He looked at Old Monster Li and said gravely, "This has nothing to do with me."
Delin angrily accused him, "Suo Haar, if you hadn't schemed behind everyone's backs to stop several Control Intermediate Spirit Interpreters from coming, these thieves wouldn't have succeeded. And because you kept Senior Li occupied, the True Explanation Hall fell. You're not only a sinner against Taiyuan Star, but against the entire Spirit Interpreter Research Association!"
"Exactly! A sinner!" A Spirit Interpreter cursed him with red eyes, heedless of Suo Haar's status.
"A sinner!"
"A sinner!"
Many people joined in.
Sometimes someone had to take the blame, and sometimes people needed to vent their anger. With Delin leading the way, Suo Haar became the scapegoat. Though he was certain Delin had been behind it all, he had no way to defend himself.
Lu Yin watched the bewilderment in Suo Haar's eyes. The old man had some tricks up his sleeve, but both his Spirit Interpretation and cultivation had gone too smoothly. He had no idea how to handle the situation before him, and Delin had played him like a fiddle. This so-called vice president was finished.
Suo Haar trembled in midair, glaring at Delin. "I know it was you. I never imagined you were the one hiding in plain sight."
Delin shouted, "Suo Haar, stop making excuses! Everyone saw what you did. As a former vice president, you should accept responsibility instead of passing the blame!"
Suo Haar narrowed his eyes, murderous intent in his gaze as he