Chapter 905: There Is an Internal Ghost

Chapter Nine Hundred Four: An Inside Job

Seeing this situation, everyone felt a cold chill run down their spines.

Xue Lin and others reacted immediately, understanding that someone inside the clan was involved.

If someone hadn't deliberately opened the protective array and led the enemy in, it would have been impossible for them to sneak in so easily without alerting anyone.

"Investigate immediately! Check everyone within the clan, especially the younger disciples and external members!" Xue Lin roared.

He was burning with anger. How many people had died because of this inside job? This incident was a severe blow to the Xue Clan.

"Yes!" The remaining Xue Clan elders and disciples rushed out to carry out the investigation.

Xue Lin looked at Jiang Tian, who was holding Xue Yu'er, and couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.

He had hoped that Xue Yu'er could marry into the Tang Family, forming a strong alliance. However, the Tang Family turned out to be treacherous and cowardly, abandoning them in their time of need.

In contrast, Jiang Tian, whom he had previously viewed with disdain, had proven to be reliable and powerful.

"Brother Jiang, thank you," Xue Lin said, his voice filled with gratitude and a hint of remorse.

Jiang Tian nodded and gently placed Xue Yu'er on the ground.

"I'll go check on the casualties," Xue Lin said, and with a heavy heart, he turned to assess the damage.

Jiang Tian knelt beside Xue Yu'er, his expression serious.

He felt a surge of anger. While he had expected some opposition, he hadn't anticipated an inside job that would lead to such a tragic outcome.

Fortunately, Xue Yu'er was still breathing, although her condition was critical.

He carefully examined her injuries. The knife had pierced her vital organs, and she had lost a lot of blood.

He took out a pill from his storage ring and carefully placed it in Xue Yu'er's mouth.

This pill was an ancient medicine that could heal internal injuries and stop bleeding. It was extremely rare and valuable.

After administering the pill, Jiang Tian took out a silver needle and carefully inserted it into several acupuncture points on Xue Yu'er's body.

He channeled his spiritual energy into the needles, stimulating her circulation and helping the medicine take effect.

Meanwhile, the investigation within the Xue Clan continued.

The elders and disciples meticulously searched every corner of the clan, questioning everyone.

The atmosphere was tense and suspicious. Everyone looked at each other with wary eyes, wondering who the traitor could be.

Hours passed, and the investigation yielded no results.

Just as everyone was starting to lose hope, a disciple reported a suspicious finding.

"Elder, we found this," the disciple said, holding up a small, intricately carved wooden token.

The elder examined the token and his eyes widened in disbelief.

"This is... a token of the Black Serpent Gang!" he exclaimed.

The Black Serpent Gang was a notorious criminal organization known for its ruthlessness and stealth.

The discovery of the token confirmed their suspicions. The inside job was indeed orchestrated by the Black Serpent Gang.

But who within the Xue Clan was working with them?

The investigation intensified, focusing on anyone with known connections or past dealings with the Black Serpent Gang.

Finally, after days of relentless searching and questioning, they found the culprit.

It was a young disciple named Li Ming, who had joined the Xue Clan only a few years ago.

Under intense pressure and questioning, Li Ming confessed.

He revealed that he had been blackmailed by the Black Serpent Gang. They had threatened to harm his family if he didn't cooperate.

He had been forced to open the protective array and provide information about the Xue Clan's defenses.

The revelation sent shockwaves through the Xue Clan. They couldn't believe that one of their own had betrayed them.

Li Ming was immediately apprehended and held for punishment.

While the internal threat had been neutralized, the damage was done. The Xue Clan had suffered significant losses and would need time to recover.

Meanwhile, Xue Yu'er's condition had stabilized thanks to Jiang Tian's care.

She was still weak but slowly regaining consciousness.

When she finally opened her eyes, the first person she saw was Jiang Tian.

"Jiang Tian," she whispered, her voice faint.

"You're awake," Jiang Tian said, a relieved smile on his face.

Xue Yu'er smiled back, her eyes filled with gratitude.

She knew that she owed her life to him.

As she recovered, Xue Yu'er learned about the betrayal and the aftermath.

She felt a mixture of anger and sadness. The thought that someone within her own clan could be responsible for such a tragedy was heartbreaking.

However, she was also determined to help rebuild the Xue Clan and ensure that such a betrayal never happened again.

With the internal threat eliminated and Xue Yu'er on the path to recovery, the Xue Clan began the process of healing and rebuilding.

It would be a long and difficult journey, but they were determined to overcome the challenges and emerge stronger than before.

And with Jiang Tian by their side, they had a powerful ally who had proven his loyalty and strength in their darkest hour.