"You..."
The old village chief's face turned ashen. He hadn't expected Da Yu to talk back to him.
Crab searched dozens of rooms and finally found the Dragon's Roar Sword in Da Yu's room. The Dragon's Roar Sword was wrapped in a cloth and hidden beneath the bed.
"How is this possible? It's Da Yu!"
The men of Beihai Village murmured amongst themselves, finding it utterly unbelievable. After all, they knew Da Yu was from Beihai Village and couldn't possibly do such a thing.
"I really didn't expect Da Yu to do this!"
Crab also frowned, saying, "If the village chief finds out about this, Da Yu will be expelled from the village!"
"What should we do now?"
Several men spoke up, "We all grew up together. If Da Yu is truly expelled from Beihai Village, he might lose the will to live!"
"How about this! Let's say the Dragon's Roar Sword was found near the dry well. That way, the old village chief won't blame us!"
Crab suggested, "We are all from Beihai Village, and none of us want to see Da Yu expelled from Beihai Village!"
"But if we do that, aren't we deceiving the old village chief!"
The many men spoke up again, their hearts filled with conflict. The old village chief was highly respected in their eyes, and they naturally didn't want to deceive him.
However, the current situation was not optimistic. If they didn't lie and deceive, Da Yu might not be saved.
"Just do as I say!"
Crab's expression was serious, "Da Yu must not be expelled from Beihai Village!"
The many men nodded in agreement, having no choice but to follow Crab's words.
Not long after, Crab brought the Dragon's Roar Sword before everyone.
"Found it?"
Long Yi was slightly surprised. He hadn't expected the Dragon's Roar Sword to be found so quickly.
"Where was this Dragon's Roar Sword found?"
The old village chief narrowed his eyes and looked at Crab, asking, "Who exactly did this!"
"This Dragon's Roar Sword was found near the dry well!"
Crab replied, "As for why it appeared there, we're not too sure!"
"I knew no one would steal the Dragon's Roar Sword!"
Da Yu glared, "It must be that Miss Long sleepwalked to the dry well last night and dropped the sword there."
"Impossible, I didn't go to the dry well last night!"
Long Yi stated with certainty, his brow furrowed. This matter puzzled him even more. The Dragon Spirit Sword was by his bedside last night, how could it have appeared near the dry well.
"Tell me the truth, from where did Nong Jian find it!"
The old village chief's expression was cold. "I know you all grew up together and will surely protect each other, but the village has its rules, and the clan has its regulations. If anyone dares to harbor the culprit, they will be punished as an accomplice!"
The crowd was greatly intimidated and didn't know what to do. They all looked towards Crab. If they were truly expelled from Beihai Village, it would be a devastating blow to them.
"Crab, you tell me, from where was the Dragon's Roar Sword found!" the old village chief said coldly.
"I..." Crab stammered, appearing quite hesitant.
"Just say it!"
Da Yu spoke up, "The old village chief is advanced in age. Don't anger him. If someone truly stole the Dragon's Roar Sword, it would disgrace Beihai Village. Such a person would be useless if they remained in the village."
"Da Yu, just say a few less words!"
Crab frowned, "The Dragon's Roar Sword was found in your room. Do I need to be any clearer?"
"In my room?"
Da Yu's body paused slightly, "How is that possible?"
"Da Yu, we know you have a good nature, you were just infatuated by the divine sword."
Several men spoke up, "As long as you apologize to the village chief, he won't make things difficult for you."
"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"
Da Yu shook his head, "Although I am very keen on the Dragon's Roar Sword, I did not steal it. How could it be in my room!"
"I don't believe this is true either!"
Crab showed a look of helplessness, "But as things stand, we have to believe it."
The old village chief also frowned. He hadn't expected Da Yu to do such a thing, and it caught him off guard.
"Da Yu, how could you do such a thing!"
"Old village chief, you must believe me. I don't think I stole the Dragon's Roar Sword," Da Yu said earnestly.
"If what you say is true, why would the Dragon's Roar Sword appear in your room?" the old village chief asked, his face stern.
"I don't know, I don't know why this happened!"
Da Yu stepped back, his eyes showing increasing anxiety, unable to defend himself.
He never imagined things would turn out this way, but he could guarantee that he did not steal the Dragon's Roar Sword.
"Guards, expel Da Yu from Beihai Village!"
The old village chief's expression was cold. "Having done such a thing and brought shame upon Beihai Village, how can he remain in Beihai Village!"
"Village chief, it really wasn't me!"
Da Yu's expression was serious, "Someone must have framed me and placed the Dragon's Roar Sword in my room."
"Village chief, I also think this is possible!" Crab spoke up, "Why don't we wait until the matter is clarified before making a decision!"
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The old village chief's expression was solemn. "Crab, you have always been benevolent, but some things must not be crossed."
Crab stepped aside, unable to say more.
"Old village chief, I think this matter is quite suspicious!"
Lu Fan stepped forward and said, "It may not have been Da Yu's doing!"
"What makes you say that?" the old village chief frowned.
"If it was truly him, why would he hide the Dragon's Roar Sword in his own room!"
Lin Ke said, "It's likely someone wanted to frame him, which is why they did this. If this person isn't found, it won't be good for Beihai Village!"
The village chief hesitated for a moment, then found their reasoning plausible and looked towards the people of Beihai Village.
Instantly, the people of Beihai Village became uneasy. Under the gaze of the old village chief, they felt even more unnatural.
"Actually, it's not that difficult to find out who stole the Dragon's Roar Sword."
Lu Fan said with a smile, "The Five Great Ancient Clans are connected to the divine sword's bloodline. As long as Long Yi communicates through the Dragon Spirit Sword, they will be able to identify the true culprit."
"Communicate through the spirit sword?"
The old village chief nodded slightly, "This is indeed a good method. I'd like to see who stole the Dragon's Roar Sword and did such a thing. If it was truly Da Yu's doing, I will show no mercy."
The people of Beihai Village also puffed out their chests. They hadn't stolen the Dragon's Roar Sword, so why should they be afraid. Only Crab stood aside, feeling a hint of dread.
He hadn't expected the Five Great Ancient Clans to have such a method, to be able to communicate with divine swords.
"Long Yi, let's begin!"
Lu Fan said, "I will personally guard you. I want to see who it is!"