Cheng Daqi's words were lethal, because sincerity is a guaranteed killer.
He spoke the truth, and that truth was both cruel and genuine.
With the boost from his system skill Rhetoric LV2, Cheng Daqi's simple words carried powerful persuasion.
Just like when he was ambushed by an ABC journalist for an interview, Cheng Daqi's sincere words were broadcast live, reaching the TVs of millions of households.
"You are merely America's oxen and horses..."
"The Draculas are the actual shareholders..."
"The sole value of the oxen and horses..."
This statement resonated so well with America's narrative that countless viewers in front of their TVs were rendered speechless.
Cheng Daqi didn't articulate what the sole value of the oxen and horses was, but that omission actually improved the dissemination of his message.
A statement needs to hit the listener's G-spot for them to understand and agree.