Chapter 121: Chapter 29 The Murderer Reveals_2
The door of the stone house opened and Prophet Pu Lin, Clan Leader Yan Fei of the Pu Yan Tribe, along with Ah Dai and Xuan Yue, walked in. Initially, Yan Ju had thought he still stood a slim chance of survival. He had gathered all his energy, ready to fight back at the moment when Yan Shi attacked. After all, his power was somewhat higher than Yan Shi’s. Even though he was injured he still had some strength left. However, when he saw the prophet and the clan leader appear at the same time, he knew it was over, all his efforts were futile. Everyone in the Pu Yan Tribe knew how powerful the prophet was.
Sorrow was etched on Yan Fei’s face. He shook his head in dismay and said, "Yan Ju, why? You were one of my most trusted tribesmen. Why would you betray Pu Yan, Yan Shi is your brother! Even if he has made some mistakes, you shouldn’t have committed such an inhumane act. You’ve disappointed me greatly. Have you ever thought about your deceased parents? Yes, in many aspects, Yan Shi doesn’t compare to you, and he’s just like Yan Li. Even though they are both strong warriors among our tribe, they are too impulsive and often cannot consider the bigger picture. But did you know? The reason I was hard on you was that I had already chosen you as my successor. I’m not a stubborn old man. I’ve always believed that under your leadership, our tribe would have a better life. You have disappointed me greatly."
Yan Ju was taken aback. He coldly retorted, "Who are you trying to fool with such nonsense? Do you expect me to believe you wouldn’t let your own son inherit the position of the clan leader? I don’t believe it!"
Prophet Pu Lin sighed before speaking up, "Even if you don’t believe the clan leader’s words, surely you’d believe mine. Three years ago the clan leader told me that you were the best candidate for his successor. We arranged a series of tests to evaluate your capabilities, all of which you passed. However, we didn’t anticipate your scheming mind. Yan Ju, the truth is all out now. Did you know, when you and Yan Li brought those foreigners to the temple, Yan Shi had already revealed everything to me and the clan leader. He was lucid at that time. After you had killed Yun Er, you deliberately mutilated her corpse to provoke Yan Shi because you knew very well that all the superior warriors in our Pu Yan Tribe have the potential to go berserk. Your provocation of Yan Shi was meant to make him go berserk, so he would lose control and use up his powers, ultimately leading to his death. However, you didn’t foresee Ah Dai and Xuan Yue calming Yan Shi’s rage, which saved him from the dangers of going berserk. After then, you didn’t get another chance to kill Yan Shi because you found that he had become apathetic and you weren’t in a hurry to kill him. You thought I lied in the temple that day. But you were mistaken; Ah Dai really was Yan Shi’s noble helper. What I didn’t explicitly mention was that Ah Dai met Yan Shi in the carriage before he came here. Under his persuasion, Yan Shi regained his consciousness. We set all of this up to catch the real culprit. And that’s when you showed up."
Yan Ju was completely stunned, muttering, "No, no, this isn’t possible. You must be lying to me, aren’t you? You must be!." He could never have imagined that the position of clan leader, which he had been coveting, was so close within reach. The word regret was not enough to describe Yan Ju’s feelings at this moment.
Xuan Yue angrily exclaimed, "Yan Shi, what are you waiting for? This man murdered your wife! Have you forgotten how horribly she died?"
Upon hearing Xuan Yue’s words, Yan Shi let out an enraged roar. His brown hair stirred under the affect of his fighting spirit, and he suddenly threw a punch at Yan Ju.
"Boom——" A loud bang resonated, and Yan Shi was staggered back six or seven steps. He was held steady by Ah Dai who then stood in front of Yan Ju. The one who blocked Yan Shi from hitting Yan Ju was Clan Leader Yan Fei – Yan Shi’s father.
"Dad, why did you stop me? Doesn’t this beast deserve to be killed?" Yan Shi shouted in anger. He was on the edge of going berserk.
Yan Fei withdrew the hand that had just blocked Yan Shi’s blow. He sighed and said, "Yan Shi, your father has made many mistakes. If I hadn’t let Yan Ju leave with you, none of this would have happened. True, Yan Ju deserves to die, but he can’t die just yet. We need to provide an explanation to our tribesmen. Do you understand? I will have your wish granted. Oh Yun Er! Your death was truly so unjust!"
Yan Shi stood still and didn’t say another word. He just stared at Yan Ju who now lay on the ground. If stares could kill, Yan Ju would have already been reduced to a puddle of blood.
At that moment, a glint flashed in Yan Ju’s eyes. Hidden behind Yan Fei’s back, he began to mutter something under his breath.
Light flashed in Prophet Pu Lin’s eyes as he angrily shouted, "Yan Ju, stop making vain attempts to struggle! Based on your character, you’re not fit to become a Tilu warrior." While speaking, he painted a yellow hexagram in the air with his hand. When the light passed, a cry of agony escaped Yan Ju’s lips as the hexagram was imprinted on his chest. It turned out Yan Ju had tried to break through the encirclement by sacrificing his soul to turn into a Tilu warrior when he saw that all hope was lost but was discovered by Pu Lin. Pu Lin shook his head and said, "Clan Leader, I’ve sealed all of Yan Ju’s abilities. You can handle the rest."
Pu Lin turned to Ah Dai and Xuan Yue as he said, "Remember what I said today. The future of the Pu Yan Tribe is in your hands. Whether you succeed or not, you will always be the most respected friends of our Pu Yan Tribe. Clan Leader, I’m tired, I will return to the temple first. Please take good care of these foreign guests."
