This Damned Thirst for Survival

Chapter 171

Qi Yuan also saw Qi Ye before the court session.

Upon seeing his son, Qi Yuan involuntarily averted his gaze.

During the trial, Dean Xu presented the evidence he had gathered one by one. Though his words were slow, they were impenetrable and cut into the flesh of both Qi Yuan and Chi Zhongye.

After listening to him, Jiang Luo couldn't help but silently commend Dean Xu. A glance around, and his companions visibly relaxed.

However, the faces of Qi Yuan and Chi Zhongye, who had originally held a glimmer of hope that Dean Xu hadn't found crucial evidence, turned grim.

They exchanged a glance, and Chi Zhongye lowered his voice, "Qi Yuan, don't forget our agreement."

Qi Yuan hastily replied, "Rest assured, I have connections, and you have puppetry skills. After a few months, when the storm subsides, I will definitely figure out a way to get you out."

"You better keep your word." Chi Zhongye didn't really trust Qi Yuan, but for now, he had no better option. It was better for one person to go in than for both to be implicated, especially since he held Qi Yuan's leverage.

With this in mind, he felt somewhat relieved, but an uneasy premonition lingered.

During this period, Chi Zhongye had been regretting his decision to follow Qi Yuan's advice and take action against Jiang Luo. Initially, he only wanted Jiang Luo to be bait, an opportunity to eliminate Chi You. If not for Qi Yuan's instigation, why would he be standing here now?

Although the change in the assessment content and the act of attacking were his arrangements, Qi Yuan merely talked about it. He provided some manpower and, between the two of them, it was evident that Chi Zhongye was the one with greater suspicion.

Although it was agreed that he would take the blame, standing here now, Chi Zhongye's legs felt weak. He harbored a faint fear and a desire to retreat. He even regretted seizing the position of "Leader of the Chi Family."

If he wasn't the Chi Family patriarch, this matter wouldn't have fallen on him.

If Chi You hadn't died, everything would be different.

He could seamlessly shift all these matters onto Chi You, making Chi You take the blame.

As Chi Zhongye thought about it, his resentment towards Chi You grew.

All of this was Chi You's fault.

If Chi You hadn't turned into an evil spirit after death, he wouldn't have had to risk killing Chi You.

Every mistake, every misfortune, was Chi You's fault—annoying when alive, disturbing in death.

Chi Zhongye pondered these thoughts but hesitated to speak. It wasn't until Qi Yuan nudged him that he stiffly stepped forward, his throat dry as he said, "All of this was my idea. I asked Qi Yuan for help, and he didn't know what I was up to. I didn't tell him. His involvement is purely because I deceived him."

Qi Yuan hastily spoke up to assert his innocence, "Yes, yes, I really didn't know anything. Brother Chi just asked for some manpower, and our Qi and Chi families have always had a good relationship for generations. When an old friend asks for help, I have to show loyalty. I dispatched people without even questioning."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Luo couldn't help but snicker quietly. Only Ye Xun, who was beside him, heard it. He looked at Jiang Luo helplessly, and a small smile curved his lips.

Were Qi Yuan and Chi Zhongye planning to sacrifice one to save the other?

But after finally managing to bring down these two troublemakers, Jiang Luo wouldn't let them off the hook so easily.