The Protagonist is Always Intimidating Me - Chapter 48

So, is that how it is…?

Taking advantage of the public’s ignorance of the truth, the people’s collective fear of Tian Cheng, Feng Suiling’s deceit and manipulation, and Mo Hankui’s isolation…

That’s why I…

I’m really angry…

“—Pfft—”

Bai Meng let out a chuckle, but his dark, gleaming eyes held no amusement as he glanced mockingly at Feng Suiling, his tone indifferent, “Captain Feng Suiling is indeed quite impressive. With just his mouth, he fabricates stories about everything under the sun… Marvelous!”

“Being the captain of the guard is really beneath you. How about this, I’ll introduce you to a well-known tavern where you can tell stories for an hour every day. I guarantee you’ll rake in riches and make quite a name for yourself!”

The implication was clear— You might as well quit your job as the captain of Yinchen Hall’s guard. After all, you don’t have much talent. However, I see you have a gift for speaking; making things up comes naturally to you. I might as well recommend you to a large tavern, where you can talk to your heart’s content and captivate an audience, giving everyone a good time while enjoying your performance…

Although Bai Meng’s words were indirect, no one present was foolish enough to miss the meaning. Low laughter rippled through the room and among the people gathered outside.

“Pff—”

Mo Chao, who was drinking water at that moment, suddenly spat it out. Sitting across from him were Mo Lengsui and Mo Yu. Seeing Mo Chao suddenly spit, Mo Lengsui immediately reacted, turning to the side to dodge it. Mo Yu, who had been silently chuckling to himself, looked up cluelessly upon hearing the noise—and was hit right in the face.

Mo Yu: “……”

I shouldn’t have looked up, damn it!!!

“Captain Bai Meng, don’t distort things just because you’re favoring Hall Master Mo Hankui!” Feng Suiling clenched his fist, his face flushed with anger. “I get it, you’re trying to…”

“I’d like to explain!” Bai Meng interrupted hurriedly. “I didn’t expect you’d figure it out? Fine, since you already know, I won’t hide it anymore.”

“In fact, our Hall Master Mo Hankui is a good person, but he’s low-key. He doesn’t explain himself, which has ironically become the reason Feng Suiling suspects him… Is this really the way things are nowadays? Good people are falsely accused while the wicked go unpunished—what heartbreaking news!” After speaking, Bai Meng symbolically placed a hand over his chest with a pained expression.

Mo Hankui: “……”

Everyone else: “……”

The townspeople: “……”

“Bai Meng, enough!” Feng Qingxuan stood up, his face livid. “If you dare interrupt Suiling again, I’ll kill you!”

“You’re welcome to try, but I’ll make sure you die first.” Mo Hankui cast a cold glance at Feng Qingxuan, his face frosted with an icy expression, his gray eyes betraying no hint of emotion.

“Anyway?” Bai Meng moved closer to Feng Suiling with a playful smile, though his jet-black eyes remained devoid of emotion.

“You said so much, but what you really meant was that you think Hankui came to help your group of incompetents for some ulterior motive, aren’t you? You also suspect it was Mo Hankui who arranged for people to kidnap you, and that Lan Wei’s death was also orchestrated by Mo Hankui, right…?”

“!!!”

Bai Meng’s expression scared Feng Suiling, who reflexively took a few steps back.

Realizing what he’d done, Feng Suiling stopped himself, noticing the scornful looks from the guards of Xingge Hall and Yinchen Hall out of the corner of his eye. A hint of malice flickered in his eyes as he stiffened and faced Bai Meng directly, his tear-filled eyes unable to maintain steady eye contact with Bai Meng’s gaze.

“…I know that you, Captain Bai Meng…”

“You know nothing!”