Chapter 1229: Erected as a Divine Statue, Returned as Yellow Earth

After recounting all the rumors circulating in Linzi city, Chong Xuan Sheng chuckled and asked, "How is it, what's your mood now?"Jiang Wang countered, "Does anyone believe it?""Why wouldn't anyone believe it? Is it because you are the pride of Qi, the hero of Qi, who displayed the nation's banner at the River-Viewing Platform?"Chong Xuan Sheng said, "The statue on the altar is essentially just clay. It can be placed on a table or trampled underfoot. Do you think you've become indestructible? Even the golden body and jade marrow of a Divine Ascension expert can be broken, let alone your intangible halo?"Jiang Wang was initially indifferent, as most of the rumors were groundless. But upon hearing Chong Xuan Sheng's words, he couldn't help but ask, "So now, how many people are trampling on this mud puddle?""All of Linzi is," Chong Xuan Sheng's gaze was profound, and he counted with his fingers, "Not only are there curses everywhere in the streets and alleys, but some in the court want to file a case against you, some want to issue a direct arrest warrant, some want to thoroughly investigate Qingyang Town and directly interrogate your subordinates... Even your Taixu Observation Post in Tianfu City, some people want to nationalize it, suspecting you have ulterior motives!"Jiang Wang laughed."Your laugh is a bit sarcastic," Chong Xuan Sheng chuckled lightly."I just feel..." Jiang Wang said, "I've risked my life in the Maze Realm, I've fought for Qi's honor at the River-Viewing Platform, what I've done, the merits I've earned, should earn me a little trust.""Of course, some people trust you," Chong Xuan Sheng said, "Like me, like Fourteen.""You don't understand," Jiang Wang shook his head, "Your trust is more based on emotion. I'm saying, why do those who have never met me judge me based on a few words, yet turn a blind eye to what I've actually done?""It's you who doesn't understand," Chong Xuan Sheng said, "Many times, what people say has nothing to do with what you've done. This is how the world is, Jiang Wang. Can't you see it clearly yet? When you are powerful, you are high in the clouds, and everyone looks up to you. When you are down and out, and fall into the dust, won't passersby step on you? It's a matter of convenience!""Is that so?" Jiang Wang's expression was complex."Those who praise you today may not be the ones who step on you tomorrow," Chong Xuan Sheng suddenly burst into laughter, "Don't be so serious, Senior Officer Jiang! I'm just letting you get used to it in advance. You are now a dignified third-rank official, and there will be many more such things in the future! Although Qi is vast, it's also very crowded at the top. The higher you go, the more you will experience!"Jiang Wang pondered the meaning, "What do you mean by letting me get used to it in advance?"Chong Xuan Sheng showed no sign of embarrassment, "Saying you are a secret agent of the Equal Nation is one thing, saying you are plotting to restore the country is also quite bold. Why do you think some people are still spreading rumors that you kicked a widow's door and dug up an heirless grave?""Why?" Jiang Wang looked at him."I did it!"Chong Xuan Sheng was quite smug, "At that time, I didn't know whether you were alive or dead, so I just dealt with it casually based on the assumption that you were still alive."Jiang Wang somewhat grasped his line of thought, but still couldn't help but feel annoyed, "Even if you want to muddy the waters, you don't have to say I dug up an heirless grave, do you?"Chong Xuan Sheng's smile spread across his fat cheeks, "Does that mean you don't mind kicking a widow's door?"Jiang Wang was speechless and choked for a long time before saying, "You're something else.""Do you think that's all?"Chong Xuan Sheng had a strange expression, "Some people are also spreading rumors that I have a homosexual relationship with you, saying that we have always found excuses to live together, from Xia Mountain Villa to Yaoguang Ward, inseparable all day long.""I didn't do that one," he added.Jiang Wang was startled, "Who did that? What's the point of spreading that rumor?""Who knows?" Chong Xuan Sheng said indifferently, "The higher you stand, the more people can see you. And when there are many people, all kinds of birds are there, some big, some small, some long, some short."Jiang Wang rolled his eyes, "Are you talking about people?""Hahaha," Chong Xuan Sheng laughed, "Let's lighten the mood. Back to the main topic, do you know where this young master's brilliant stroke is this time?""Reacting immediately to muddy the waters is already brilliant," Jiang Wang asked with some flattery, "Is there anything even more brilliant?"Chong Xuan Sheng let out a meandering "Eh" and waved his hand, "This is nothing."But looking at his expression, he was clearly enjoying it.After all, it was flattery from the world's foremost Inner Palace, awkward as it may be, the weight was sufficient."Although the water is muddy and it's hard to see clearly. But you also know..." Chong Xuan Sheng looked at him and said, "There are indeed fish in the water."Jiang Wang paused and said, "Yes."In fact, he didn't care about the rumors that he colluded with the Equal Nation or that he protected the remnants of the Yang clan and wiped out the entire family of the Zhaohang City Chief Constable. Because he had a clear conscience, and the truth could always be found out.Only the matter of him covering for the Hell's Gate Yama to enter the city made him feel uneasy.Ultimately, it was because he had actually done this!Although the state of mind and circumstances at that time were different from now, what had happened could not be easily erased."No need to shy away from it," Chong Xuan Sheng said, "Our options were limited at that time. You had no sense of belonging to Qi and wanted to fulfill your promise to Yin Guan. And I desperately needed your help and didn't want you to leave Linzi. Ultimately, that matter was our joint decision. In fact, I had a follow-up plan then, I intended to send Yin Guan and the others into the Northern Administration conveniently, but Yin Guan actually didn't trust you either and didn't give me the opportunity to operate...Of course, no matter how many reasons there are, it is ultimately a problem."Chong Xuan Sheng smiled, "I thought time would heal it. Since someone brought it up, it's just the right time to solve this problem.""How to solve it?" Jiang Wang asked.Chong Xuan Sheng asked, "Did you pay attention to that rumor? Or did you skip it because you felt guilty?"Jiang Wang frowned and slowly repeated, "Saying that I am secretly a killer of Hell's Gate, that I covered for Hell's Gate Yama to enter Linzi, and then covered for their escape afterwards, and even that my Qingyang Town is one of Hell's Gate's strongholds."Chong Xuan Sheng asked, "Are you a killer of Hell's Gate?""Of course not!" Jiang Wang said, "Yin Guan invited me, but I refused."Chong Xuan Sheng asked again, "Is there a hidden stronghold of Hell's Gate in Qingyang Town?""Of course there's nothing! Qingyang Town is clean," Jiang Wang said."Very good," Chong Xuan Sheng said, "The earliest rumor was that you covered for Hell's Gate Yama to enter Linzi and colluded with King Qin Guang and King Wuguan to kill Su She, the master of Jubao Chamber of Commerce... And the rest of it was added by me.""The reason why a rumor is a rumor is that it has no 'credible' source and cannot become 'credible' speech. Once it is spread, even the person who first spread it cannot become its authoritative explanation, and everyone has the right to interpret it. Obviously, my addition made it more detailed, more plausible, and more convincing.""So?" Jiang Wang asked.Chong Xuan Sheng said, "Among all the rumors, this one is the most plausible, the most real, and has the best chance of obtaining irrefutable evidence. It can be said to be your Achilles' heel. So someone will soon demand a thorough investigation of Qingyang Town, and I will mobilize political resources to oppose it with all my might. But ultimately, this matter will happen as they wish!"At this point, Jiang Wang completely understood.Qingyang Town could completely withstand an investigation!Since Qingyang Town was never a stronghold of Hell's Gate and Jiang Wang was not a killer of Hell's Gate, then his covering for Yama to enter Linzi was naturally groundless!In fact, in this seemingly overwhelming dark tide, this was Jiang Wang's only weakness.And Chong Xuan Sheng just gave it a slight push and smoothed it out.Qing He Yi Shen reminds you: After reading, remember to collect ( ), it will be more convenient to read later.