Everyone casting astonished glances at Song Yao, unable to believe he would do such a thing.
Song Yao was shocked, then his face turned grim with anger as he forced himself to speak calmly, "Impossible, the doctor must be mistaken. Please examine it carefully."
The Poison Doctor, who couldn't stand hearing such words, immediately used his Inner Force to project his voice to everyone, "No one in the world knows 'Whitegrass Frost' better than I. If he hadn't been contaminated, it wouldn't have reacted to my 'Minor Creation Technique'. The pain in Song's back was because he was contaminated with 'Whitegrass Frost'!"
Everyone heard this and looked at each other in disbelief. A soft voice from the crowd said, "If Song is wronged, why not tell everyone where you went just now? Is there a witness?"
The muscles on Song Yao's cheek twitched, and his teeth ground. He shook his head and said, "I cannot say!" The crowd was stirred, with some saying, "Who would have thought Song, a hero..." and others saying, "Evidence is conclusive..." They concluded that Song Yao was a culprit. Song Yao felt the power of public opinion! He shouted, "It wasn't me!" Song Yao's appearance was rugged, and he looked even more menacing.
Ever since Poison Doctor's examination, Liu Bai had been in daze, and he cried out, "Song! My father only offended Windcloud Tower in the past. He was ready to leave Martial World, why this!" He was just a young boy, and his cries of grief moved many heroes to silence. Some chimed in, "Song's actions lack the spirit of a hero."
Windcloud Tower had only recently risen to power, inevitably clashing with old sects. Not to mention Liu Xifeng, even among those present, there were many who had grudges with Windcloud Tower. As the leader, Song Yao was known for his unyielding nature, naturally making enemies. Though they feared Windcloud Tower's might, they dared not speak, yet harbored resentment. Upon hearing this, everyone wanted to add insult to injury. Although Liu Xifeng's death was sad, some took pleasure in Song Yao's downfall.