Longevity: Start by practicing the ruthless way

Chapter 95: The crime of deceiving the emperor, the extermination of three clans

"Lin Tianqing, let me ask you, is what Ma Ningyuan said just now true?" The Emperor of Jiuli said with a gloomy face, staring at Lin Tianqing.

Lin Tianqing's body suddenly stiffened, and cold sweat oozed from his forehead. However, before he could open his mouth to explain, a famous figure from the Lin family stepped forward and said, "That's just nonsense!"

He bowed to the Jiuli Emperor and said, "Your Majesty, the cultivation method practiced by my Jiujiang Lin family is the method of the Earth Yin, so it is natural that there will be the aura of fatal disease. What the Ma family boy just said is complete nonsense! I hope Your Majesty will understand!"

The Jiujiang Lin family is not well-known in the Jiuli Dynasty because the members of this family rarely go out and not many people know them.

However, everyone who knows the Jiujiang Lin family knows that this family made their fortune by robbing tombs, and the so-called inherited skills were also obtained from an ancient tomb somewhere underground.

"See, I told you it was a problem with the family's martial arts. Look at this famous figure from the Lin family, doesn't he look half-dead and sick?" someone whispered.

The famous figure of the Jiujiang Lin family was dressed in brocade and silk, and although he looked very noble, his skin was as pale as a dead person, his lips were thin and purple, and he looked like a sick ghost, giving people the feeling that he could be killed with one punch.

The Jiuli Emperor merely glanced at the renowned figure of the Lin family and ignored him. He then looked at Lin Tianqing on the stage and said, "I'm asking you a question, why aren't you answering? Are you too disdainful to defend yourself, or are you too guilty to answer?"

Lin Tianqing said stubbornly, "These are all fabricated rumors. Don't take them seriously. Your Majesty, I beg you to understand!"

"Really?" The Jiuli Emperor stared at him and said coldly, "Do you know the punishment for deceiving the emperor?"

Lin Tianqing bowed even lower and said, "Every word I say is true, I will never lie to you!"

"If Your Majesty the Emperor does not trust the character of the Lin family's children, then we should just leave. Why should we embarrass a junior in front of so many people?" The famous figure of the Lin family spoke again.

After saying that, he raised his hand and used a magical power to grab Lin Tianqing from the ring and brought him back to his side, and was about to leave immediately.

"Wait!" The Emperor of Jiuli said in a low voice, and had no intention of letting Lin Tianqing leave just like that.

The Lin family veteran protected Lin Tianqing behind him, looked directly at the Jiuli Emperor, and said, "Your Majesty, what else do you want? We no longer plan to participate in this competition. Can't we just leave?"

The Jiuli Emperor said, "You misunderstood. I have not restricted your personal freedom. You can leave at any time if you want."

After a pause, he added, "This is a matter concerning the royal dignity. This matter must be thoroughly investigated. Don't you want to clear the name of your Lin family member in front of the whole world?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Tianqing immediately panicked, grabbed the arm of the family celebrity tightly with both hands, and kept shaking his head at him.

"The innocent are innocent, and rumors stop at the wise. Is the emperor questioning the character of the children of my Lin family?" The famous Lin family said in a deep voice.

Seeing their behavior and attitude, the Jiuli Emperor became even more certain that there was something seriously wrong with Lin Tianqing. He sneered inwardly and said, "The Jiujiang Lin family is a prominent family. Their character is definitely impeccable. Because of this, I must investigate the truth and clear your name."

The other people around also began to have some doubts at this time.

"If you ask me, this Lin Tianqing must have really contracted the disease while visiting the brothel. Otherwise, why would he be so resistant?"

"Look at how anxious they are to leave. It's obvious they're feeling guilty."

On the other side, Gu Chi and Big Black Dog got a bench from somewhere and squatted on it, eating melon seeds and watching melons online.

Gu Chi nudged the big black dog beside him with his arm and whispered, "Old Black, what do you think? Is Lin Tianqing innocent?"

Before the big black dog could speak, Su Mo, who had transformed into a canary and stood on her shoulder, spoke first: "Need I say this? From his current behavior, it can be seen that this person must have a big problem!"

When Su Mo looked at Lin Tianqing again, his eyes were filled with disgust. He said, "He dares to go on the stage when his body is not clean. He is not only offending the Ninth Princess, but also blaspheming the royal dignity!"

Gu Chi glanced at her and said, "Why are you so excited? He didn't go to the ring for you. What does it have to do with you whether he's sick or not?"

Su Mo was furious. She was the ninth princess of the Jiuli Dynasty. This martial arts competition was arranged by her father in order to choose a prince consort for her. How could it have nothing to do with her?

But she couldn't say these words out loud. She pecked Gu Chi's shoulder fiercely and said, "The Ninth Princess is pure and innocent, sacred and inviolable. I'm speaking up for her. Is that not okay?!"

At this time, Lin Tianqing had already been taken away for examination, and everyone present looked like they were enjoying the fun.

After all, if the rumors were true, the Jiujiang Lin family would be exterminated.

The Jiuli Emperor cast his gaze upon Ma Ningyuan on the stage and said, "Do you know the consequences of framing others without solid evidence?"

Ma Ningyuan said confidently, "If Lin Tianqing is healthy, I will chop off my head myself to make amends to him!"

"Okay, good job!"

Many people in the audience gave him a thumbs up. Regardless of whether he dared to chop off his own head after the truth was revealed, his attitude of taking responsibility for his mistakes alone was enough to make people take a second look at him.

The Emperor of Jiuli nodded and said nothing more, just waiting for the results.

As for the famous figure of the Lin family, he was still saying things like "the innocent are innocent" and "rumors stop at the wise". However, in the eyes of others, he would not cry until he saw the coffin.

Soon, the two generals brought Lin Tianqing back to the field.

Everyone noticed that Lin Tianqing's hands and feet were shackled, his face was ashen, and he was being dragged forward.

"Your Majesty, this man has indeed contracted a serious illness due to excessive indulgence!" the two generals reported.

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar at the scene.

"Oh my goodness, has visiting brothels really caused me to become ill?"

"Even though he's infected with that disease, he still dares to go on stage to compete. Although he may not be able to fight to the end, this is a true offense to the royal dignity. This brat from the Lin family is so audacious!"

"How is that possible?!" The famous figure of the Lin family glared angrily, pointing a trembling finger at Lin Tianqing and saying, "You evil creature, didn't you say you just had a hidden illness and were worried that if it was discovered, you would have no chance of becoming a prince consort, so you asked me to hide it for you?! You, you, you, when did you contract that disease?!"

Upon hearing this, not only was there an uproar around them, but Gu Chi and Big Black Dog also stood up from their benches. Where's the melon?!