This person must be the head of the Li family. A commotion arose around them, with many people echoing their sentiments. Only Dong Qingjie stubbornly insisted, "It absolutely cannot be Xiaolin's! Uncle Li, I know I've wronged you, but I beg you, please give us some more time. At least, get Xiaolin cured. She doesn't know anything right now; her mind is completely confused! Uncle Li, I beg you!"
The head of the Li family snorted, "You're begging me? I'm begging you! I'll do anything you ask, as long as you can bring my daughter back to life!"
"Enough!" Old Master Dong shouted, his face grim. "Our Dong family will definitely give your Li family an explanation for this matter... The country has its laws, and the family has its rules. Now the evidence is conclusive. Qingjie, get out of the way!"
"No!" Old Dong let out a heart-wrenching scream, desperately shielding Xiao Lin. Xiao Lin, though her eyes were still vacant, seemed to sense the impending doom and quickly shrank behind Old Dong, clutching his clothes tightly.
"Wait!" Chen Xu had no choice but to step forward at this moment, but as soon as he opened his mouth, Old Master Dong glanced over and said, "Mr. Chen, you and my son are very close, but please don't interfere in this matter. Although Tongchi Island is powerful, everything in the world is based on reason. Tongchi Island can't interfere in the affairs of our Dong family!"
Chen Xu bowed slightly: "Grandpa Dong, I dare not presume to do so, but as Qingjie said, this matter is indeed very strange. This Xiaolin doesn't seem like the murderer at all, especially since she is currently delirious. There are many suspicious points, so I dare to ask you, Grandpa Dong, that the medical skills of Tongchi Island are unparalleled in the world. Please, Grandpa Dong, take charge. We must first heal her, otherwise, even if she dies, she won't know the mistake she made... Moreover, in her current state, what difference is there between her and being dead?"
"You're going to take her back to Tongchi Island for treatment?!" The Li family head jumped up. "Hmph, who knows if you'll bring her back! You're close to Dong Qingjie, so it's obvious you'll help him cover it up. She's a human being, but my daughter isn't?!"
Although Chen Xu understood the grief of the Li family patriarch who had lost his daughter, his tone still displeased him. Moreover, aside from Old Master Dong, whom he respected out of respect for Old Master Dong, Chen Xu didn't really consider anyone else worthy of his attention. So, Chen Xu retorted directly, "Human life is at stake, Mr. Li. I understand your feelings right now, but the dead cannot be brought back to life. What if Xiaolin didn't do this? If she's executed like this, what if the truth comes out later, and it turns out Xiaolin was driven to her death by your Li family? How will that be settled then?"
Before the head of the Li family could speak, Chen Xu continued, "Moreover, if the real culprit is someone else, and if there is more to this story, then your Li family, a prominent family in Southeast Asia, is acting so recklessly, unable to even identify the murderer of your own daughter. If this gets out, won't you become a laughingstock to the world?!"
Chen Xu's righteous and stern words immediately silenced the Li family patriarch. Old Master Dong slowly said, "Mr. Chen, it must have been my good-for-nothing son who sought your help. He should have already explained the situation. That room was a secret chamber; only Miss Li and this Xiao Lin were inside. If she didn't kill Miss Li, then who did? With such conclusive evidence, why do you still insist there's more to the story? What other hidden story could there be?"
Chen Xu bowed, his mind racing, and said, "Because I believe in my brother, who is also your son! There are hundreds of people here, but if we're talking about someone who truly understands Xiao Lin, it's only Dong Qingjie! Uncle Dong, forgive me for being frank, but as his brother, I don't know much about Qingjie and Xiao Lin's past. However, I believe in Qingjie. He said Xiao Lin wouldn't kill anyone, so she won't kill anyone!"
"How could that not be?! Then how did my daughter die?! It was clearly that little vixen who killed her! My poor daughter!" A woman stood up and wailed.
Chen Xu frowned and glanced at her, saying, "Is this Mrs. Li? Hmm, I suppose you mean that your daughter had a private conversation with Xiaolin, and that her words offended Xiaolin, which is why Xiaolin stabbed her to death in anger. Is that what you mean? Hmm, I suppose your daughter thought highly of herself, but now that a poor girl has taken her husband, she is resentful and said some unpleasant things."
Mrs. Li was speechless for a moment. Chen Xu meant that she had not disciplined her daughter properly and that her daughter was arrogant and domineering.
"No way!" Dong Qingjie exclaimed at this moment: "When Xiaolin came, she was prepared to accept all kinds of pressure and grievances. She is so kind, she would never kill someone over a few words!"
"I believe in Qingjie!" Chen Xu said loudly before anyone else could speak. "Killing someone over a few insults is not something an ordinary person would do. Moreover, Xiaolin is currently delirious, which is the biggest weakness! Mr. Dong, Mr. Li, Mrs. Li, I implore you all not to act rashly. In short, we must wait for Xiaolin to come to her senses."
"What if she confesses to the murder after she regains consciousness?!"
"Then, a life for a life!" Dong Qingjie said resolutely. "I believe her. If, if it really was her who did it, then I..."
Although he didn't finish his sentence, everyone knew that he was willing to risk his life.
Mrs. Li coldly retorted, "Wake up, wake up! When are we going to get her to wake up?! If she never wakes up, then my daughter's revenge will never be achieved?!"
"Please trust the technological level of Tongchi Island," Chen Xu said in a deep voice. "Even if she doesn't regain consciousness, I will still be able to know what happened back then. In terms of brain research, Tongchi Island is more than fifty years ahead of the entire world!"
Chen Xu's words were full of domineering power, and he had the right to say it... Virtual reality technology, this technology is more than fifty years ahead of the world! Even if Xiaolin was really scared into a madness, he could still retrieve her memories through some means - after all, she was a normal person before, and she is not brain dead now.
The battle in the Spratly Islands made Tongchi Island famous throughout the world, which is why everyone here can patiently let Chen Xu speak. Strength is the foundation upon which Chen Xu stands tall and speaks with confidence!
Chen Xu said loudly, "I've been thinking about this along the way, and there are three suspicious points! First, where did the dagger that stabbed Miss Li come from? Xiao Lin lives in the Dong family, why would she need a dagger for self-defense? Second, Miss Li was clearly seriously injured that day and had already passed the critical period, so why did her injuries suddenly relapse today, leading to her death despite all efforts to save her? Third, what kind of shock could have caused Xiao Lin to become like this?! If these three suspicious points are not resolved, Mr. and Mrs. Li, and your daughter will truly have died in vain!"
Chapter 389 Silencing (Part 1)
The Li family fell silent. Chen Xu's words were reasonable and well-founded, and with the banner of Tongchi Island, he seemed to be able to prevail over all reason. At this point, no one could refute him. If force were to be used, then the armored lions of Tongchi Island would have to be considered.
As for the Dong family, some hoped that Chen Xu could solve this problem, preferably by finding out that the murderer was someone else, so as not to affect the relationship between the Li family and the Dong family. Others secretly gritted their teeth and cursed Chen Xu for being a dog chasing a mouse—this was a rare opportunity to bring down Dong Qingjie!
Chen Xu silently observed the expressions on everyone's faces and had Xiao Min analyze them. Frankly, this matter was incredibly thorny. If the general logic held true, then no one but Xiao Lin could have killed Miss Li. However, Old Dong was so certain, and as his brother, Chen Xu could only trust him at this moment… Even if it really was Xiao Lin, out of respect for Old Dong, Chen Xu would still protect her life, even if it meant breaking ties with the Nanyang families.
Favoring relatives over right and wrong—that's just how the world works. The notions of national laws and family rules have no hold on Chen Xu—not even for these Southeast Asian families. Because they are already beyond the reach of the law.
Of course, it would be best if the murderer was someone else. Chen Xu didn't believe that a gentle and weak girl like Xiaolin would become enraged and kill someone over a few words. After sorting through the case, those three suspicious points were indeed very suspicious. Could it be that there was something fishy behind this? Was it aimed at Dong Qingjie? Or was it that Dong Qingjie was being used to target him?
Chen Xu's thinking is indeed somewhat dark. When faced with a situation, he inevitably considers the worst-case scenario... There's no way around it. As the ancients said, "One is born in hardship and dies in comfort." It is said that one should be mindful of danger even in times of peace. Moreover, Chen Xu's current situation is far from stable, so naturally he is overthinking everything and proceeding cautiously step by step.
While processing Xiaomin's feedback regarding the expressions and psychological analysis of those around them, Chen Xu continued to stall for time: "Uncle Dong, this matter is of great importance, and it's not the time to draw conclusions lightly. This matter not only concerns the relationship between the Dong and Li families, but also involves the future heir and destiny of the Dong family. I'm being bold, please be patient and give me a few days to investigate this matter. The first thing to investigate is why Miss Li's injuries suddenly relapsed. What do you all think?"
A murmur rippled through the crowd. Even the patriarch of the Dong family and the head of the Li family hesitated. Chen Xu continued loudly, "The Li family is incredibly wealthy. Surely they can't even take good care of their seriously injured daughter? Miss Li had clearly passed the critical period, but her condition suddenly worsened just now. Don't you all find that strange at all?"
The head of the Li family, his face ashen, roared, "Li Min! You've been taking care of Miss all along, so why has her condition suddenly changed? Tell me!"
A middle-aged man in a black suit rushed out from the crowd and knelt down. He was covered in sweat and kept wiping it with a handkerchief. He said, "Sir, we really don't know anything about this! I've had people guarding Miss's room day and night for the past few days. But we really don't know why Miss's condition suddenly changed!"
Chen Xu sneered: "What about the doctor? What did the attending physician say?"
The head of the Li family stared fiercely at Li Min, spitting out a single word through gritted teeth: "Speak!"
"I...I don't know either!" Li Min wiped her sweat and said, "Well, Miss's condition suddenly changed, and everyone was in a panic. It seems that, it seems that just before, a nurse changed Miss's dressing, about 10 minutes later, we heard Miss cry out in pain... So we rushed to get a doctor. After the doctor came and examined her, he immediately took Miss to the operating room. Not long after, he came out and announced the bad news... At this time, I immediately notified the master. Everyone was stunned and couldn't remember what the doctor said!"
Chen Xu, the Li family patriarch, and Old Master Dong immediately said in unison, "Bring the attending physician here immediately! Also, find the nurse who changed the young lady's dressing!"
The head of the Li family was furious, firstly because of his daughter's death, and secondly because he was angry at his subordinates for being so useless... His daughter was dead, but he didn't even know how she died. This was too shameful!
Chen Xu, however, was deep in thought: "Could it be a problem with the dressing change? Is it just fate, or was there a mistake during the dressing change? Medical malpractice, or is someone..."
Chen Xu subconsciously looked up and his eyes met those of Old Master Dong. The old man's eyes were also full of solemnity, probably thinking of the same problem as him... The problem probably lay in the change of medicine. Could it really be that someone deliberately framed him?
At this moment, a young man stood up and said, "We can't get through to Dr. John. The hospital said he has gone home, but no one answers his cell phone or his home phone."
Old Master Dong's brows furrowed even more. He waved his hand and said, "Take men to that foreign doctor's house right now. Even if you have to tie him up, bring him back immediately! Also, Dong Biao, take men to the hospital and get Miss Li's medical records, death certificate, and all the relevant documents. Also, bring everyone who might have had contact with Miss Li today, especially the nurse who changed her dressing!"
A burly man stepped forward, bowed slightly, and turned away without saying a word. Several young men immediately followed him.
"Is he Dong Biao?" Guan Yi walked to Chen Xu's side and whispered.
"You know him?"
"The top expert of the Dong family, Douglas, mentioned to me that if he were to run into Dong Biao, he would only face certain death."
Chen Xu hummed in agreement. He had also sensed Dong Biao's unusual nature. After all, Chen Xu had achieved a certain level of skill in martial arts and combat, and he could feel the chilling aura emanating from Dong Biao. Before, Dong Biao had blended into the crowd without any distinguishing features, but the moment he stepped out, it was as if darkness descended upon that area. It was clear that this guy had taken many lives and was a master of stealth and assassination.
The situation eased a bit, and Chen Xu was about to go over and help Dong Qingjie up when he suddenly frowned.
Is there a signal coming from within this crowd?!
Previously, Chen Xu had instructed Xiao Min to set up a "firewall" around the ancestral hall, using an invisible electromagnetic shield to cover the entire hall. This way, if anyone used radio waves to contact the outside world, Xiao Min would be able to detect it and decipher it.
Chen Xu did this only as a precaution, but he didn't expect that his widespread casting of the net would actually catch a fish.
A huge fish he never expected!
The message read: Chen Xu realized something was wrong, Dong Biao had gone to the hospital to find evidence, and they were about to silence him!
A relaxed smile appeared on Chen Xu's lips... There was definitely something wrong!
He glanced around casually and saw a man in his thirties from the Li family camp. The man's eyes were darting around, and he didn't look like a good person at all. Chen Xu recalled the scene recorded by Xiao Min. From the moment he appeared, the man had been nervous. It seemed that there was really something wrong with him.
Chen Xu sighed. It was obvious that this kind of person was more trouble than he was worth. The guy who planned this incident actually chose such a person as an inside man. His judgment was terrible.
Hmm, judging from this guy's actions, he's trying to delete the message. It seems he's still somewhat wary. But how could Chen Xu give him the chance? He rushed forward, grabbed the guy's wrist, and with a slight pull, the guy dropped his phone in pain. Chen Xu caught it and shouted, "Look everyone, what's this?!"
Chen Xu's actions were so fast and sudden that no one had time to react before they saw him already holding his phone and loudly reading, "Chen Xu has realized something is wrong. Dong Biao has gone to the hospital to look for evidence. Silence him immediately! Good! Really good!"
Upon hearing this, everyone in the ancestral hall paled. The head of the Li family shouted, "Li Ming, what do you mean by this?!"
The man subdued by Chen Xu turned deathly pale, knelt down with a thud, and cried out, "Master, I'm innocent!" The surrounding people immediately scattered, as if avoiding a plague, instantly creating a large clearing around Li Ming and Chen Xu.
Just then, two voices suddenly rang out from the crowd: "So, Li Ming, it was you who conspired with outsiders to harm Miss! Die!"
Then came two gusts of wind, and two figures rushed forward quickly. One punched Li Ming, who was kneeling on the ground, in the forehead and temple, while the other kicked him hard in the chest!
The two were incredibly fast and their attack was so sudden that even if others wanted to stop them, they could only let out a gasp of surprise.
However, Chen Xu was prepared. Just as he subdued Li Ming and read out the text message, he asked Xiao Min to observe the reactions of the people around them. Sure enough, some people were surprised, while others had a gloomy look on their faces!
Such a move, with such a strong gust of wind, is nothing more than an attempt to feign rage and kill to silence witnesses!
How could Chen Xu allow them to succeed?
Chen Xu swayed and stood in front of Li Ming, grabbing the incoming fist with a "Grasp the Sparrow's Tail" move. However, upon grabbing it, he felt that the opponent's strength was unusually great and his bones were terrifyingly hard. Fearing that he might lose, Chen Xu quickly used the soft power of Tai Chi to deflect the punch.
Chen Xu hadn't practiced Tai Chi for long, but he was exceptionally talented and had the powerful tool of the virtual illusion to cheat with, so he still had some skill in this move. Moreover, the other person's punches were so fast that he couldn't control them anymore. With this movement, his body was directly pulled around, and Chen Xu turned him over, blocking him to the side!
At that moment, another person kicked out hard, hitting the first person squarely in the chest!
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Chapter 390 Silencing (Part 2)
Chen Xu heard a muffled "bang." The man in the lead was kicked away, spitting out blood. Chen Xu, who was standing closest, saw the power of the kick most clearly. It had actually dented the man's chest, breaking several ribs, and perhaps even ribs had pierced his internal organs. It was clear that he was going to die!
Chen Xu was secretly alarmed. He had been too overconfident. Fortunately, he hadn't personally taken the hit, or he would have been in serious trouble!
Everyone in the arena gasped in surprise, and the head of the Li family shouted, "Li Xiang? Li Wei?!"
Li Xiang was the one who was kicked out. He struggled to get up, pointing at Li Wei, but finally couldn't catch his breath, spitting out a mouthful of blood and falling heavily to the ground—he was actually kicked to death by that kick?!
Li Wei stood in the middle of the field, his face turning red and then pale. He never expected that he would kick Li Xiang to death instead of Li Min!
However, the way everyone looked at him changed.
The force of that kick was enough to kill a strong, healthy man. How terrifying was that?
This Li Wei is just a lowly henchman in the Li family. When did he become so capable?!
Chen Xu, on the other hand, had just exchanged blows with the two of them in a flash and had gained an understanding of their extraordinary strength. With a thought, he immediately understood what was going on.
They're old rivals!
I never expected that these guys' influence would infiltrate the Southeast Asia region. Very good, very good!
If it was just suspicion at first, Chen Xu is now certain... someone is definitely pulling the strings behind the scenes! And it's his old rival... those cyborgs!
The arena was silent. After Li Wei's face turned red and then pale, he suddenly shouted and kicked out again. However, this time his target was Chen Xu!
Everyone was shocked, but Chen Xu was prepared. He calmly stepped back and narrowly dodged the kick. Then, as if it were a spring, Chen Xu's body sprang forward and his elbow slammed into Li Wei's abdomen!
Instantly, Li Wei was sent flying backward by the impact. Chen Xu followed immediately, his hand gripping Li Wei's right leg with a dragon claw!
"Just as I thought!" Chen Xu grabbed his right leg and touched it, immediately feeling that the bone inside was abnormally hard, completely opposite to the reaction of his left leg. Chen Xu sneered inwardly. These guys weren't regular cyborgs; they'd only modified one hand or one leg, and they relied on the strength of that one hand or one mechanical leg. What was there to fear from such "experts"?
Amidst the gasps of alarm, Chen Xu struck Li Wei's right groin with a palm strike. Surprisingly, Li Wei did not scream. Instead, his face turned deathly pale, his expression a mixture of disbelief and despair. He suddenly pulled out a dagger from his pocket, sat on the ground, and stabbed Chen Xu viciously!
But how could this stab possibly pierce Chen Xu? His upper body strength was only that of an ordinary person, and Chen Xu easily disarmed him with a nimble grab.
Chen Xu shouted loudly, "Everyone, I'm going to show you a good show today!"
Then, holding the dagger, he plunged it deep into Li Wei's right thigh!
A gasp rippled through the ancestral hall. Several noblewomen from the Li family, seeing Chen Xu's ruthlessness, couldn't help but scream and faint. But many more people noticed that there was no blood gushing from Li Wei's right leg wound!
Chen Xu snorted coldly, and with a single slash, cut his right leg in two, skin and clothes intact, shouting, "Everyone, come and see!"
There was no bloody scene as imagined. A few bold people, led by Old Master Dong, stepped forward to take a look and their expressions immediately changed!