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Chapter 172 Shafenta's Frame-up

In that dark and cramped corner, Xiaodong and Yueyue, two young and nervous hearts, were like frightened birds, unable to suppress the trembling in their hearts.

"Are you serious?" Xiaodong's voice was soft but full of unquestionable determination, as if it was a life-saving straw that one could grasp in the abyss of despair.

His gaze penetrated the fog of fear and looked directly at the ghostly demon in front of him who called himself Shafenta.

This ghost demon has a burly figure and a distorted face, like a demon crawling out from the depths of hell. Every line on his face tells an unknown horror story.

However, it was this frightening existence that claimed to be able to relieve the biggest worry in their hearts - Qiao Shefei.

Yueyue didn't dare to look directly at the ferocious face of the monster, and her hands were tightly wrapped around Xiaodong's arms. Her heart was beating like a drum, and every beat was accompanied by fear of the unknown and desire for relief.

"Hehehe, of course it's true." Shafenta's laughter sounded particularly harsh in the silent night, but it also carried a hint of indescribable temptation.

There was an unquestionable confidence in his tone, "Do I have any need to lie to you?" These words, spoken lightly, struck Xiaodong's heart like a heavy hammer.

Yes, if the monsters in front of us really had malicious intentions, why would we go to such great lengths to deal with them?

Thinking of this, Xiaodong's fear gradually faded away, and he looked up at Shafenta, "Okay, I believe you."

Xiaodong's voice was soft but extremely firm.

Although the cause of the dispute between Qiao Shefei and the beastman is still unclear, the development of the situation unexpectedly became a turning point for Xiaodong.

He was in a dilemma about how to deal with Qiao Shefei effectively, and the appearance of this uninvited guest seemed like a clever arrangement of fate.

"What are your plans?" Xiaodong couldn't help but ask softly, curious.

"Just take his life?" There was a hint of temptation in his words, but it also revealed his consideration of the consequences.

Upon hearing this, Shafenta quickly responded by shaking his head with a bitter smile on his face. It was just a joke.

After all, Qiao Shefei was one of the three most important captains in the Netherworld Army. How could he easily shake his strength? Not to mention ending his life with his own hands, that was simply a foolish dream.

His action this time was actually a secret order from Lufa - to guide Qiao Shefei away from the path of humanity and return to the embrace of the dark forces. Therefore, violence was not the best strategy, nor was it his mission.

"What you really want is to make Qiao Shefei lose the support of the people, especially your father's trust in him, and ruin his reputation, right?" Shafenta's words revealed a keen insight into people's hearts.

Xiaodong's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he nodded repeatedly in agreement: "That's right, you completely understand what I mean!"

Yueyue, who was standing aside, was trembling all over with fear. She pursed her lips tightly and tried to reduce her presence as much as possible.

The frightening aura of the beastmen made her and ordinary people like Xiaodong feel unprecedented helplessness and despair. If they really encountered an accident, they might not even have the strength to resist.

"You just need to wait and see. There is no need to worry too much." Shafenta's words were filled with unquestionable firmness. Before he finished speaking, he moved, and his expression changed drastically in an instant.

"This...how is this possible!?" Xiaodong and Yueyue looked at each other, their pupils filled with disbelief.

The scene before them was beyond their cognitive limits. Shafenta's appearance at the moment was surprisingly similar to Xiaodong, like a reflection in a mirror, and it was difficult to distinguish the real from the fake. The aura of the monster on his body was perfectly hidden, making it difficult to detect his true identity.

This sudden change shocked the two men completely. Shafenta's ability and sophisticated methods were far beyond their imagination.

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"Dad!" This call, like the discordant notes in the past, made the shop owner, who was busy tidying up the barber shop, feel nervous and frowned unconsciously.

Years of experience have taught him that whenever this sound is heard, it is often not good news.

He turned around, his tone filled with impatience and determination: "What's the matter? I've already said that there is no extra money at home for you to squander!"

The shop owner's eyes were firm, and he had obviously made up his mind not to satisfy his son's material needs without principles anymore.

Xiaodong stood outside the door, his eyes flickering, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

But the shop owner did not give him a chance to speak. His words were full of helplessness and persistence as a father: "Xiaodong, you can't always be like this, doing nothing all day and just asking for money. You have grown up and should learn to be independent and take responsibility."

However, at this moment, the shop owner's eyes suddenly fell on Xiaodong's scarred face, which was covered with bruises and blues, obviously a victim of violence.

His expression suddenly became serious, and all the blame and impatience were replaced by deep worry: "Your face, what's wrong with it? Did you fight with someone again?"

Xiaodong suddenly fell to his knees, his eyes red, his voice filled with grievance and fear that were difficult to conceal: "Dad, please save me! Qiao Shefei, he wants to kill me!"

Every word he said was like a hammer, hitting the shop owner's heart.

"Xiao Qiao? How is this possible?" The shop owner was stunned. He had known Xiao Qiao for many years and knew her well. How could she do such an extreme thing? "Did you make a mistake or have some misunderstanding?"

He tried to find a reasonable explanation, but the scars on Xiaodong's face were so shocking that he had to face the problem.

"Dad! I really am your biological son. These injuries are the best proof!" Xiaodong pointed at the bruises and swelling on his face excitedly, his voice trembling with anger and dissatisfaction.

"I managed to escape from him with great difficulty. If I hadn't run fast, you might never see me again!"

The shop owner felt mixed emotions when he saw his son's determined eyes and the scars all over his body. He certainly believed that Xiaodong was his son, and that his fear at the moment was not groundless.

But would Qiao Shefei, a young man who is usually gentle and kind to others, really do such a thing?

Seeing that his father was still hesitant, Xiaodong felt disappointed.

He stood up in grief and indignation, his tone full of determination: "Since you would rather believe an outsider than your own son, then what's the point of me staying here?" After saying that, he turned around and was about to leave, and every step seemed so heavy and firm.

As the shop owner watched his son leave, his heart seemed to be gripped by something. Could it really be Xiao Qiao? This thought kept lingering in his mind, yet he couldn't believe it.

He knew very well that he couldn't easily draw conclusions without solid evidence, but Xiaodong's injuries forced him to re-examine the issue.

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Not long after, Qiao Shefei walked into the hair salon on the corner. His clothes looked a little worn, and there were faint traces of a fight on his body. These subtle clues instantly cast a gloomy look on the owner's face.

Facing the complicated look of the shop owner, Qiao Shefei was puzzled, but he did not ask any more questions. He just adjusted his breathing gently and said slowly: "Master, I have recently experienced some emotional ups and downs and broke up with my girlfriend. I feel very heavy and the road ahead seems to be shrouded in fog."

"Therefore, I may have to leave here temporarily and give myself some time to sort out my thoughts." His words revealed a bit of helplessness and pleading.

"I would like to ask you for a long vacation, I hope you can understand."

However, the expected care or inquiry did not come as expected, and there was only silence in the air.

Qiao Shefei couldn't help but feel bitter in his heart. He laughed at himself and wondered if he had overestimated his position in his master's heart. After all, he was just an apprentice in the store. How much care could he expect?

So he nodded politely to the owner, turned around and walked out of the hair salon, his back revealing a bit of loneliness and determination.

Looking at Qiao Shefei's figure walking away, the shop owner felt mixed emotions and finally sighed. He knew that in the face of this complicated situation, perhaps keeping silent and not intervening too much was the safest way to deal with it.

Although he had doubts about his son who was full of lies, the blood bond made it impossible for him to give up easily.

As for Qiao Shefei, although he was unwilling to believe that this usually well-behaved apprentice would do something to hurt his son, the confusing truth made it difficult for him to make a decision. He could only keep everything deep in his heart and choose to remain silent.

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"Damn it, why didn't this old man do anything?"

Seeing Qiao Shefei leaving the barber shop safely, Xiaodong, who had been staying in a corner near the barber shop and observing secretly, (no, to be precise, it was Shafenta who had disguised himself as Xiaodong) was very dissatisfied.

According to his original plan, even if the old man in the barber shop didn't get angry, he should have severely blamed Qiao Shefei. However, the facts were completely beyond his expectations...

Not only did Qiao Shefei not receive any punishment, he didn't even get a scolding!

Shafenta frowned and muttered to himself: "It seems that I have to find a way to add fuel to the fire." He knew that if he let things continue like this, his plan might fail. So he decided to take action and find a way to stir up more trouble and make the situation more chaotic.

What he didn't notice was something not far behind him.

At this moment, a figure was hiding in the corner, holding a mobile phone furtively, with the camera pointed in a certain direction, as if taking a secret photo of something.

This figure was very cautious, fearing that he would be discovered.

That’s right! This person is Jiang Zhong!

He secretly filmed the entire process of Xiaodong and the Netherworld Demon's conspiracy!

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