The crew was restless, their glances at Zhenjin filled with doubt.
"Xi Suo, watch your words!" Lan Zao stepped forward.
But the next moment, Zhenjin put a hand out to stop him.
With tranquil azure eyes, Zhenjin calmly regarded the agitated Xi Suo. "I am merely stating the facts and upholding justice."
"The identity of a Half-Beast should not obstruct our investigation of the true culprit."
"If Zong Ge is not the real perpetrator, then Xi Suo, think about this," he continued. "you've accused an innocent person and, because of your actions taking away the shipwright, implicated many more innocents on this ship, leading them to potential death. Meanwhile, the real culprit might still be alive, right beside you, watching your reckless accusations as if it's all a spectacle."
"If that's the case, don't you think this is condoning sin, allowing justice to be clouded?"
Zhenjin's tone remained steady; his counter-questioning made Xi Suo's face flush, leaving him speechless.
