Under One Person: Please Call Me Golden Flash

Chapter 314 The Power of Public Opinion
"What?!!"

Upon hearing Zhao Zhen's words, Duanmu Bo and his wife were struck dumb, their faces turning deathly pale.

At this moment, the two elderly people had no mind to think about how Duanmu Ying managed to transform her acquired nature into her innate nature. All they could think about was that their daughter would probably never be able to come back.

For a moment, Duanmu Bo and his wife's bodies went limp, and they almost fell straight backward.

Seeing this, Zhao Zhen quickly helped the two elderly people up, a hint of reluctance flashing in her eyes.

This is what they mean by "one person does the work, one person takes the blame"...

In this life, unless one severs all social relationships and becomes completely alone, how can one possibly do things and take responsibility for them alone?

Putting everything else aside, just look at your parents. When you make a big mistake because of a momentary lapse of judgment, how could they not worry about you?
Therefore, when you're out and about, you should never act impulsively. Taking a step back can open up a whole new world. Think more about your family behind you. There's absolutely no need to trade one for another with those who have no sense of boundaries. That's the only true principle.

"Gentlemen, it's not like there's absolutely no way out right now."

Upon hearing this, a glimmer of hope rekindled in the eyes of Duanmu Bo and his wife, who had been filled with despair.

"any solution?"

"The fact that the Lü family attacked Miss Duanmu is naturally beyond reproach."

But their subsequent plan to kill them to cover their tracks is the perfect excuse!

As he finished speaking, a glint of light flashed in Zhao Zhen's eyes.

"Those two members of the Lü family outside the door are our best bargaining chip to get Miss Duanmu in the future."

In the next few days, I hope that you two can use all your connections to spread the word about what the Lü family did today, so that we can demand an explanation from them!

Then, we can take this opportunity to try to put pressure on the Lü family and force them to hand over Miss Duanmu.

After all, with Miss Duanmu's Eight Extraordinary Skills already transformed into innate abilities, the Lü family wouldn't be able to obtain what they wanted from her in a short time.

After hearing Zhao Zhen's words, Duanmu Bo and his wife couldn't help but exchange a glance.

The next instant, a resolute glint flashed in Duanmu Bo's eyes.

"Good! Today, the Lü family has indeed gone too far in bullying us!"

"Forget about losing face, even if it costs me my life, I, Duanmu Bo, will save Yingzi!"

……

Two days later, news that shocked the entire world of supernatural beings spread.

The Duanmu couple set aside their century-old tradition of practicing medicine with composure and dignity, and changed their previous style of only treating injuries and not getting involved in disputes.

The two elderly people, dragging their bodies that had survived the ordeal, used grief and indignation as ink and blood and tears as pens to tearfully denounce the actions of the Lü family at Jishetang, word by word, through the core disciples and even elders of various sects they had treated over the decades!

The news exploded like a thunderclap.

The Lü family prides itself on being a prestigious family with a thousand-year-old reputation.

Jishetang is a place where doctors practice medicine and benefit the world, and the Duanmu family has been renowned physicians for generations, enjoying high moral character and prestige.

Now, not only have the Lu family members forcibly abducted his daughter, but regardless of whether Duanmu Ying is one of the Thirty-Six Thieves, the rule that one should not harm one's family is being so brutally trampled upon.

Even more audaciously, after kidnapping the elderly couple in front of them, he attempted to kill them to cover his tracks and burn down the house to destroy all evidence!

If it weren't for the timely intervention of Na Du Tong, the two elderly doctors who had dedicated their lives to healing would have perished in the fire, and the Jishengtang, which embodied the benevolence and chivalry of countless healers, would have been reduced to ashes!

Such behavior is appalling!
This not only crossed the line, but also ignited the long-simmering rage within the entire world of supernatural beings, fueled by the dark side born from the frenzied pursuit of the Eight Extraordinary Techniques! "This is outrageous! The Lü family is unworthy of its reputation as a thousand-year-old family!"

Inside the Celestial Master's Mansion, Celestial Master Zhang Jingqing, who had always been on good terms with Jishetang, slammed his fist on the table, his voice echoing throughout the hall.

Even if Duanmu Ying is one of the Thirty-Six Thieves, what does that have to do with her parents?

Such despicable and vicious behavior is no different from that of Quanxing.
"What a cunning Lü Ci! Is this how the Lü family operates?! He's a complete mad dog! What exactly is the Lü family trying to do?!"

A hot-tempered elder of the Huode Sect directly questioned the Taoist priest, and his voice echoed throughout the temple.

"The Wang family's fate is a stark reminder, and the Lü family... Hmph! Do they really think they can call the shots in this world?"

Upon hearing the news, Lu Jin, who was taking care of Chengzhen in Zhenjiang City, turned ashen-faced.

Although he had a grudge against Wugensheng, he hated even more this kind of despicable means that had no bottom line and brought disaster to his family.

The tragedy that happened in Zheng Zibu's hometown back then has become a thorn in Lu Jin's side.

The plight of Jishetang touched the raw nerve of all those who still have a conscience.

The Celestial Master's Mansion, Shaolin Temple, Huode Sect... even some small and medium-sized sects that had secretly coveted the Eight Extraordinary Skills, all voiced their anger or shock at this moment.

Public opinion is overwhelmingly against the Lü family.

This is not only sympathy for the Duanmu family, but also a defense of the basic rules and moral bottom line of the entire world of supernatural beings!

The Lü family was instantly thrust into the spotlight and became the target of public criticism.

Its millennia-old reputation and prestige are teetering on the brink of collapse in the face of this surging tide of public opinion.

While public opinion was raging, the atmosphere inside Jishetang was unusually solemn.

Zhao Zhen deployed his elite team of NaDuTong employees to ensure a tight security both inside and outside the office.

The atmosphere in the courtyard was unusually somber.

Although Duanmu Bo and his wife had stabilized their injuries, the grief and anxiety between their brows remained undiminished.

Zhao Zhen sat at the head of the table, and standing in front of him were the two members of the Lü family, Lü Qin and Lü Yi, whose cultivation had been crippled and who looked as if they had lost their parents.

"Chairman Zhao..."

Yu Yang strode in, handed over a telegram and a list, and whispered:
"The Lü family responded, downplaying the seriousness of the matter. They only admitted to lax discipline, apologized for Lü Qin and Lü Yi's rebellious and arrogant behavior, and expressed their willingness to compensate Jishetang. However, they were vague about the matter of Duanmu Ying."

at the same time……"

Yu Yang paused as he spoke.

"Our people reported that representatives from several major sects, led by Zhang Zhiwei of the Celestial Master's Mansion, the head of the Huode Sect, and the abbot of Shaolin Temple, along with many prominent figures from smaller sects, have arrived outside the city."

They wish to pay a visit to Elder Duanmu and his wife, and... to meet with you and the Lü family.

What is supposed to come will come.

Zhao Zhen nodded, casually placed the telegram on the table, and turned to Duanmu Bo beside him, saying:

"Mr. Duanmu, Madam, public opinion has taken hold. The decision on what to do next rests with you two."

Duanmu Bo took a deep breath, a determined light shining in his cloudy old eyes: "Chairman Zhao, thank you for making the arrangements. Please come in, everyone!"
Today, my wife and I are going to risk our old lives to demand justice from the Lü family in front of all the heroes of the world and ask them, "Why?"
We must show them the despicable things the Lu family has done!

(End of this chapter)