Looking at Yan Ke in such a wretched and disheveled state, Shi Deyu gradually regained his composure. He suddenly realized that since Chu Keke was merely a body double, it meant he had not yet truly triggered Chu Xuan’s ultimate wrath. As long as he insisted that he had been "deceived by Yan Ke," there might still be a glimmer of hope for survival.
He took a deep breath, suppressing the murderous intent in his heart, and turned toward Chu Xuan. A hypocritical smile plastered onto his face as his tone suddenly softened: "Chu Xuan, today’s events are all a massive misunderstanding! It is all my fault for having poor judgment and being misled by this dog’s ghost stories, leading to miscalculations and grave mistakes... Fortunately, your sister is safe and sound, isn't she?"
He wiped the cold sweat from his brow and continued with a fawning smile: "I won't hide it from you—those five god-sons I painstakingly raised have all been lost at your hands. For a father to bury his son is a tragedy; if we count it up, I am the one who has suffered the greater loss!"
Chapter 144