Su Mu left the grand and solemn residence of Su Mingyuan with a serious expression, his feet moving swiftly towards the Su Family Ancestral Hall in Qingyun Town.
He was acutely aware that only this place could allow him to gather all the members of the Su Clan and publicly expose the heinous crimes committed by Su Mingyuan.
After a hurried journey, Su Mu finally arrived at his destination—the Su Family Ancestral Hall.
This ancient and dignified building stood quietly, as if it bore the memories and glory of countless generations of the Su Family.
Without hesitation, Su Mu strode through the hall's entrance and quickly summoned all the members of the Su Family who were currently in Qingyun Town.
Before long, many members of the Su Family arrived one after another inside the hall.
They wore expressions of confusion and disbelief, whispering to one another, unsure why Su Mu had urgently called them together.
At that moment, Su Mu stood firmly in the center of the spacious area within the hall, his demeanor incredibly serious and solemn.
Then, with a deep yet powerful voice, he recounted how Su Mingyuan had brutally murdered Su Wan and attempted to monopolize the rare treasure, the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual.
As soon as he finished speaking, the previously noisy hall fell into an eerie silence.
However, just moments later, the crowd erupted like a boiling pot.
Some people widened their eyes in disbelief, repeatedly exclaiming, "This is impossible! Clan Leader Mingyuan has always been respected; how could he commit such an unforgivable act?"
Others trembled with anger, shouting furiously, "It's true that you can know a person’s face but not their heart! Who would have thought that Su Mingyuan, who appears so virtuous on the surface, could be so sinister and cruel behind closed doors! Poor Su Wan, so young yet met such a tragic end..."
In an instant, various voices of doubt and condemnation echoed throughout the hall.
"We must seek justice for Su Wan!" The atmosphere within the Su Family became chaotic as the crowd quickly divided into two distinct factions.
One faction firmly stood by Su Mu's side, filled with righteous indignation as they shouted slogans, determined to bring the truth to light;
On the other hand, another faction remained tightly clustered around Su Mingyuan, loyal to him and firmly believing that he could never commit such a cruel act.
In an instant, the atmosphere in the ancestral hall became exceptionally tense, as if a single spark could ignite a raging fire.
Both sides held their ground, refusing to yield, and the sounds of argument and accusations echoed throughout the hall.
Just as the deadlock continued, Su Mingyuan strode into the ancestral hall with great determination.
His face was ashen, cold as frost, and his gloomy gaze sent chills down the spines of those present.
Behind him followed several clan members who were utterly devoted to him, their faces also bearing a hint of ferocity.
"Su Mu, do not slander me here! What evidence do you have to prove that I killed Su Wan?"
Su Mingyuan's anger erupted like thunder, his voice booming through the air.
In response to Su Mingyuan's questioning, Su Mu merely smiled coldly and replied fearlessly, "Evidence? The Yuan Hun of Su Wan is the strongest evidence!"
He then recounted everything that had happened previously, including the sudden appearance of Su Wan's ghost, detailing it all for those present.
At first, some people harbored doubts, but as Su Mu's description grew more vivid and specific, most began to waver.
Gradually, the looks directed at Su Mingyuan were filled with suspicion and anger; it was clear that they had been swayed by Su Mu's words.
Seeing the situation turn sharply against him, Su Mingyuan's previously composed face twisted into a grimace. He opened his mouth, eager to explain himself, attempting to use sweet words to justify his actions and escape his deserved punishment.
However, all the evil deeds he had committed had already been thoroughly exposed by Su Wan's lingering ghost.
No matter how eloquently he tried to argue or how beautifully he spoke, he could not conceal the ironclad truth of his guilt.
Under the righteous accusations and immense pressure from many clan members, Su Mingyuan resembled a defeated rooster, completely stripped of his former arrogance.
As his legs gave way, he fell to the ground with a thud, tears streaming down his face. He desperately slapped his own cheeks while crying out for mercy to the gathered clansmen, pleading for them to show him leniency and forgive the sins he had committed in the past.
However, how could those who had once suffered under his oppression easily forgive him?
United in their anger, they collectively made a resolute decision—to permanently expel Su Mingyuan, the treacherous and malevolent one, from the Su Family. They swore an oath that he would never again set foot in Qingyun Town for all eternity!
Thus, Su Mingyuan was ruthlessly taken away like a stray dog.
With his departure, Su Mu naturally became the new patriarch of the Su Family in Qingyun Town.
As he solemnly received the token of power and responsibility from the Old Patriarch, an unprecedented sense of mission surged within him.
He understood how heavy this burden was; not only did he have to protect the invaluable ancestral treasure, the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual, but he also needed to lead the entire Su Family out of their predicament and towards a bright new future.
At this point, the intense internal conflict within the family finally came to a temporary close.
Yet, Su Mu, with his meticulous mind, was fully aware that far greater challenges awaited him ahead.
He realized that if he could not swiftly enhance his own strength, he would likely struggle to withstand the looming crises that were sure to follow.
Thus, Su Mu made a firm resolution to dedicate himself to rigorous training without delay. Only by continuously growing stronger could he hope to turn danger into safety and ensure the peace of the Su Family.
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