Chapter 43: Li Daming’s World-Shaking Wisdom

Sometimes, when misfortune strikes, not even a stone stands by your side—
Even if that stone is a “key piece of evidence” painstakingly brought back by your own clan.

It shattered so cleanly, as if it had made some resolute decision.

Luo Chen stood there, frozen in place, his eyelids twitching uncontrollably. He opened his mouth, but no sound came out.

Everyone exchanged awkward glances, completely unsure how to react. Earlier, Luo Chen had been so confident, as if he truly had a trump card up his sleeve. Yet now, the so-called “evidence” had exploded in his own face the moment he presented it, leaving everyone defenseless against the absurdity.

Only Luo Jiutian was smiling. That Memory Stone had been voluntarily handed over by him. If it was his to begin with, how could he not have tampered with it in advance? Everything had been planned long ago.

“So this is the evidence you speak of?” Luo Jiutian’s lips curled in a smile, but his eyes were ice-cold.

Luo Chen panicked further and began babbling incoherently:

“Th-That’s not true! That Memory Stone originally contained footage of Li Daming personally saying that Luo Jiutian colluded with the Li family… and that he killed four of our Luo family disciples! I even released that footage in the secret realm. Li… Xiao family members can testify to that—”

“Enough!”

Before he could finish, Luo Jiutian cut him off coldly. His gaze sharpened, his voice oppressive:

“It was obviously you seeking personal revenge, setting trap after trap to kill me in the secret realm, and now you’re trying to pin collusion with the Li family on me. What exactly are you up to?”

Whether deliberately or not, Luo Jiutian’s hand pointed directly at Li Daming as he spoke.

In that instant, the previously silent Li Daming suddenly shuddered. He had been completely clueless up until now—unable to figure out who had impersonated him in the secret realm, framed the Li family, or what their true objective had been.

But now, with Luo Jiutian’s words hanging in the air, a light bulb seemed to switch on in his mind. All the clues suddenly connected.

First, someone impersonated him, dragging the Li family into this mess while trying to stir hatred between the Li family and Luo Jiutian.
Then, framing Luo Jiutian as a traitor.
They joined forces with the Su family under the pretense of “eliminating the traitor,” only to betray the Su family later and shift all the blame onto Luo Jiutian.

This entire chain of schemes… Who was the ultimate beneficiary of it all?

There was only one answer.

Luo Chen’s greatest rival—
Luo Chen himself.

Realizing this, Li Daming’s gaze grew cold, and fury surged uncontrollably in his chest.

“What a masterclass in sowing discord and framing others! Luo Chen, you truly are despicable!”

His teeth ground together as he spoke, fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turned white.

Luo Jiutian, feigning ignorance, asked:

“Brother Li, have you discovered something?”

Li Daming took a deep breath and laid out his deduction in full.

Upon hearing it, the crowd gasped collectively.

This was absolutely terrifying.

One hand planted the Li family in a pit,
The other backstabbed the Su family,
Then tried to pin everything on Luo Jiutian…

Who wouldn’t get chills hearing such a diabolical scheme?

Luo Changqing’s face darkened like stormy water. He had originally intended to step forward and mediate the matter, but now that the Li family and the Su family were both involved… If he dared to protect Luo Chen at this moment, it would surely result in a direct fallout.

Xiao Qiankun, seeing no mention of the Xiao family yet, quietly moved to the side, choosing to spectate in peace.

And Luo Chen—

He stood there as if disconnected from reality.

The mastermind behind the entire scheme? Why didn’t I know?

He tried to argue, but his mind felt like it had been repeatedly run through a time freeze algorithm, leaving him confused about even who he was. No one could understand the helpless sensation of wanting to say uh… um… but failing.

Not far away, Luo Jiutian’s expression remained composed. He spoke softly:

“So that’s how it is. I only had a vague suspicion at first… But who would’ve thought Brother Li would be so astute, connecting Luo Chen’s entire layout in just a few strokes.”

Then, shifting his gaze to Luo Chen, he asked:

“Luo Chen, do you admit guilt?”

Startled, Luo Chen reflexively replied:

“Of course not!”

He pointed at Li Daming, his voice dripping with anger:

“You all say I have no proof, but should we believe him? Everything he says is just words, without even half a piece of stone to back it up. He thinks he can frame me with just that?”

It was as if Luo Jiutian had been waiting for this very sentence. He chuckled:

“What if I can prove everything he said is true?”

Luo Chen sneered:

“Then go ahead and show it.”

He knew perfectly well that Luo Jiutian’s only “evidence” was that shattered Memory Stone. On its own, it could never corroborate Li Daming’s words.

Yet Luo Jiutian calmly said:

“This time, it’s not physical evidence.”

Luo Chen froze. “Human testimony?”

Luo Jiutian nodded.

The next moment, Su Wan’er moved closer, smiling as she linked her arm through his.

Seeing this, Luo Chen’s expression immediately sank.

“Fairy Su wasn’t even in that ruin from start to finish. If you weren’t present, what testimony could you possibly offer?”

Luo Jiutian ignored him and gently patted Su Wan’er’s head. Su Wan’er wore a look of pure enjoyment, her eyes half-closed in delight.

【Ding! The host has successfully caused the Child of Fate “Luo Chen” to lose composure.
Fate Points are automatically being converted…】

【Current Blue Star return countdown: 276 years.】
【6 months deducted; Remaining time: 275 years and 6 months.】

Luo Chen simply couldn’t hold back anymore. Although he had seen these two act lovey-dovey countless times before, every time felt like a thousand needles stabbing his heart.

Seeing Luo Chen flustered, Luo Jiutian leisurely asked:

“So then, what kind of person qualifies as a witness?”

“Anyone who was present at the scene!” Luo Chen snapped angrily.

But as soon as he spoke, a chill gripped his heart. It was as if he had just realized something terrible.

Sure enough, Luo Jiutian chuckled:

“That’s what you said. Everyone here heard you say it.”

The red flush on Luo Chen’s face immediately faded by half.

He was doomed.

In his moment of blind rage, he had directly jumped into a trap Luo Jiutian had meticulously prepared.

Before Luo Chen could react further, Luo Jiutian snapped his fingers.

The next instant, before anyone else could respond, Luo Yan—Luo Chen’s own younger brother—stepped forward slowly.

His steps were steady, his expression unreadable. He said nothing.

Silence immediately blanketed the scene. All eyes instinctively fell upon Luo Yan, and even Xiao Qiankun momentarily stopped snacking, squinting toward the figure.

Luo Yuanshan called out helplessly as Luo Yan walked farther away:

“Skinny Ghost, where are you going?”

Luo Yan remained silent.

He kept walking, stopping directly in front of Luo Jiutian. Then, he slowly turned around, facing Luo Chen.

Luo Chen narrowed his eyes, staring sharply at him, as if trying to read his very soul.

After a brief pause, Luo Yan finally spoke, his voice low but unwavering:

“I can testify… all of this… was orchestrated by Young Master Luo.”