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nTranslator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

nEveryone fell silent.

nThe Great Elder’s crimes were indeed unforgivable.

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nBut could Vulture really be forgiven?

nXue Xi took a step forward and slowly said, “Grandpa changed what the Superhuman Organization stood for in order to protect me. Before my matter came about, the Superhuman Organization had never killed anyone!”

nThe Great Elder lowered his eyes and was determined to drag someone down with him. “Was I the one who’d held a gun to his head and forced him to kill someone? If he did something wrong, it means he did something wrong! No matter how good the reason is, it’s no justification for the Superhuman Organization to kill!”

nThis was common sense.

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nAll these years, in order to protect Xue Xi, the Superhuman Organization had actually killed countless espers.

nThe members of the Chinese special department included, many who had stood in the Superhuman Organization’s way had been killed.

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nThis was also the reason why, after Ji Silin had appeared, Jing Fei and the special department no longer stood firmly behind Xue Xi.

nIt was also why Xiang Huai had declared himself to be Vulture!

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nOn the way here, Xue Xi knew that after exposing her maternal grandfather’s identity, she would no longer be able to receive absolute respect in the special department.

nHowever, she could not let Xiang Huai bear the infamy.

nShe would bear Grandpa’s mistakes.

nXue Xi took a step forward and said, “Grandpa is already old. I’ll bear the consequences of his mistake!”

nShe said firmly, “I will accept all the judgment from the esper court!”

nGiven the reason he had for his actions, Grandpa’s crimes were no longer worthy of death.

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nHowever, the Chinese lawyers still needed to continue arguing to determine how many years he’d need to be imprisoned.

nMoreover, she believed that no one would reject her suggestion.

nWith her and Xiang Huai around, China was too strong. If they could imprison her for a few years and give everyone a chance to develop, everyone would definitely be happy.

nAs expected, the Great Elder’s eyes lit up. The rest were clearly tempted by this condition and their eyes revealed excitement.

nXue Xi knew that there was nothing unexpected about this.

nBefore coming, she had already said that she would not let Grandpa be hurt.

nThe Great Elder snorted and said, “Xue Xi, do you know how he will be punished for his mistake? The punishment is for him to cripple his own special ability! Are you sure you want to carry it out for him?”

nSelf-cripple.

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nThis was indeed the best outcome for them!

nXue Xi clenched her fists.

nHer special abilities no longer belonged to her alone but also to China!

nAt this moment, she heard someone say, “Xixi, stand down.”

nXue Xi paused and turned to look at him. “Grandpa…”

n“Stand down. Otherwise, Grandpa will immediately bleed on the spot to make up for his mistake!”

nAlthough Ye Lai’s voice was gentle, it carried the pressure of an elder, making Xue Xi retreat subconsciously.

nYe Lai looked at her and slowly said, “Xixi, do you know why Grandpa went crazy?”

nXue Xi shook her head.

nYe Lai said, “Because I feel guilty too.”

nXue Xi paused.

nYe Lai smiled. “Vulture is famous in the world arena. In the end, I can’t let the younger generation help me take the bullet. Xixi, do you know? Being able to accept punishment and being allowed to atone for my previous crimes are the greatest comfort to me.”

nHis hair was white and there were many wrinkles on his face. “If you took the blame for me, then for the rest of my life, I’d still live in self-reproach and guilt.”

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nXue Xi’s eyes turned red. “Grandpa, you…”

nYe Lai looked at the Great Elder. “I’m willing to accept the punishment from the esper association!”

nFollowing this, he suddenly reached up and threw a pill into his mouth.

nIn just a few seconds, he spat out a mouthful of blood. “Pfft!”

n“Grandpa!”

nXue Xi rushed in front of him and held his shoulders. She activated her special ability and realized that her grandfather’s special ability had been crippled.

n“Old Ye…”

nBehind him, Song Wenman’s eyes were red as she sobbed.

nYe Lai coughed a few times and said, “After killing so many people, it’s already the best outcome for me to still be allowed to live and accompany you.”

nIf an esper’s special ability was crippled, his bodily functions would also be damaged. Grandpa was already old, so after his special ability was destroyed, his body became even weaker.

nXue Xi pressed her grandfather’s shoulders and used “Heal” to temporarily transfer the pain in his body to herself.

nAfter her grandfather’s health improved, she turned to look at the Great Elder with red eyes. “Now, it’s your turn!”

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