Chapter 2558 - 2559: Torment

Chapter 2558: Chapter 2559: Torment

Lin Chen looked at Nangong Xue and gave a bitter smile.

Regarding Nangong Xue’s actions now, she didn’t feel much hatred. Although it was understandable, it still left Lin Chen feeling somewhat disappointed.

Back when they were in the forest, braving life-and-death crises together, no matter what they faced, they chose to trust each other, even entrusting their lives to one another.

But now, in this situation, Nangong Xue firmly insisted that it was Lin Chen who had harmed the two of them.

Even though they hadn’t been together for long, they had a general understanding of each other’s temperament. Was Lin Chen really that kind of person?

"Xue, I think this person should be killed. Why don’t you give me a reply?"

Xiao Ba’s suggestion was met with unanimous approval from those around, as many raised their hands in agreement. To them, Lin Chen indeed deserved death and should not be left to live in this world.

However, Nangong Xue remained silent because she still felt a tinge of reluctance in her heart.

Since childhood, she had been brought up in luxury, adored and cherished, with countless men vying to please her.

But Lin Chen was an exception.

He stood out among the many men she had met, becoming that unique presence, especially after they went through life and death in the forest together.

Unknowingly, Nangong Xue discovered that she had developed a peculiar kind of affection towards Lin Chen.

But the recent occurrences made her unable to forgive, even if their feelings were different, she couldn’t set this precedent in front of Lin Chen.

Back when Nangong Xue took control of the Nangong family, she was already met with suspicion and ridicule from many of the elder figures, who were unhappy with her.

If now, because of personal feelings, she were to completely disrupt the family laws, their attitude towards her would only worsen.

"I hope you can make the right choice, this person must die." The elder took a step forward, looking at Lin Chen, who stood before him.

"I think so too." Just as Nangong Xue was about to refute the elder’s words, suddenly the second elder stepped forward, expressing the same opinion.

Soon, several other elders in the family followed suit, without exception, all hoping that Nangong Xue would execute Lin Chen.

At that moment, Lin Chen understood that those around him would no longer give him a chance. Since that was the case, he was unwilling to continue arguing, only feeling somewhat regretful.

He never expected that his reputation would ultimately be destroyed like this, which was truly absurd and laughable.

"Alright, I declare that in three days he will be thrown into the abyss." When Nangong Xue announced this decision, tears glistened in her eyes. She tightly clenched her fist, speaking each word slowly.

Who would know how deeply painful Nangong Xue felt inside when making this announcement? He gritted his teeth, trying not to cry out loud.

Xiao Ba looked at Lin Chen with a triumphant attitude, having ultimately won this confrontation.

Lin Chen was jailed, his Pipa Bone completely pierced, and then tied to a pole, with iron chains tightly wrapping his legs.

His entire body was covered with wounds.

Lin Chen could endure the physical pain, but what truly tormented him was the mental anguish.

Perhaps soon he would depart from this world, only regretting that he would never be able to protect Xiao Ying.

Although Lin Chen knew that someone was deliberately framing him, even if he voiced this in front of everyone, what difference would it make? They were united in their claims; no one would believe him.

What they wanted wasn’t the truth, but merely for him to die, using it as an excuse.

Footsteps sounded outside.

After a while, a familiar figure appeared before him. The person reached out and grabbed his chin. Lin Chen slowly raised his head and saw it was Xiao Ba standing in front of him.

"I said, whoever dares to compete with me for my beloved woman has to die."

Lin Chen initially predicted that the other party had framed him, but even knowing the whole truth made him exceptionally angry.

"Did you frame me?" Lin Chen said weakly.

For Lin Chen, speaking even a single word now cost tremendous energy.

"Yes, I orchestrated all of this. I wanted you dead. If I had directly killed you, perhaps Xue would hate me, but by framing you this way, Xue not only won’t hate me but will be grateful to me."

To many, Xiao Ba appeared as someone brave but brainless, simple-minded with strong limbs, but the reality was quite the opposite.

That was just a facade Xiao Ba showed to others.

Whenever Xiao Ba decided to do something, he always made an extremely detailed and cautious plan, taking into account every potential point of error.

Only then would he continue to execute the plan.

This was one of the main reasons Xiao Ba had some reputation among the major families, known as a genius.

"You can never win against me."

Even many foreign princes met death when competing with him for women, let alone a nobody like him.

"Who knows until the last moment?" Lin Chen would never give up hope.

"Perhaps the saying ’only when he sees the coffin will he cry’ suits you people best. I’d like to see how you’ll escape this crisis then."

After saying this, he turned and walked a short distance away, taking a branding iron from a pot.

The branding iron in his hand emitted a red glow, striking fear into anyone who saw it. He slowly approached Lin Chen, then pressed the iron onto his chest.

Lin Chen felt a tearing pain in his chest, unbearably excruciating. He clenched his teeth tightly, forcing himself to make no sound.

"Not bad, I didn’t expect even such pain could be endured. It seems you are indeed talented."

This praise came from the heart. Initially, he had thought Lin Chen was a plain person, but now his view of Lin Chen had changed.

"If not for competing with me for a woman, maybe we could have been friends."

Xiao Ba’s greatest flaw was being too domineering, not allowing others even a glance at what belonged to him.

Lin Chen dared to pretend to be Nangong Xue’s boyfriend, then what choice did he have other than death?