As for why this guy seems so certain and resolute, clenching his teeth and stomping his foot before slamming down, it is entirely because the confidence we instilled in him was too strong.

It is no exaggeration to say there absolutely wouldn’t be a dagger on the first one. After all, if there really was, we wouldn’t allow him to go first.

In other words, he could confidently slap down, thereby confirming there was no dagger inside.

It’s not just this guy with this mindset, but the other generals also thought the same.

Indeed, everyone present, except for Lin Yi, thought this way.

As for why Lin Yi didn’t think the same, of course, there were reasons. Heh, let’s just wait and see.

As this guy slapped down, suddenly there was a "puchi" sound.

His entire palm landed heavily on the table.

However, not only did the slap land on the table, but simultaneously, a sharp blade pierced through the back of his hand, dripping with blood.

Indeed, after that slap, it landed directly on the dagger.

In an instant, he was stunned on the spot, looking at the dagger piercing through his hand, at the bloody mess, frozen in disbelief.

He couldn’t believe he actually hit the dagger. What kind of luck is this?

Moreover, he couldn’t believe his people had set him up, that old General let him strike the dagger for real.

Understand, the spot to hit first was secured by that old General, meaning he knew there was a dagger in the first one yet let him strike it, it’s truly malicious.

For a moment, many scenes and possibilities flashed through his mind. Perhaps that old man has long disliked him and wanted a chance to get rid of him!

This might just be a minor scheme, maybe the guy in front isn’t even an outsider spy, but a plant by the old man.

With this thought, he immediately confirmed his suspicions. After all, the military camp was tightly surrounded by Mountain City and outside forces, an outsider getting in would be a pipe dream, yet he managed to get in, isn’t this suspicious?

Ridiculous that at first, he thought everything was real. Turns out, the old man was waiting on these few, until now when the searing pain from his hand came, causing his face to pale instantly.

Furthermore, those present in similar situations, everyone pondered the same about Lin Yi’s identity.

Is it possible that he was arranged by the old man?

Simultaneously, their thoughts aligned with that of General Wu.

In an instant, their gazes toward the old man held a special meaning.

The old man was ruthless indeed, who would have thought he’d be this vicious.

Of course, the most shocked at this moment was that old man.

The Grand General of Zhao Country.

On seeing the dagger piercing through his subordinate’s hand, he was stunned, unsure what to say, staring blankly at the situation. He only kept muttering, as if expressing his inner shock.

What on earth is happening? Why did this situation arise?

That dagger was placed in the fourth position, but why is it now in the first one?

Could it be that I remembered wrong?

But that’s impossible, how could I make such a simple mistake? Especially when he turned to see the resentful expressions on his subordinates, his heart sank instantaneously, and he inwardly thought, not good, I am being framed.

Indeed, this old man had some insight, the first thought that came to mind was that Lin Yi was planted by the others to create discord between him and his subordinates.

In this way, everyone would assume Lin Yi was arranged by him, given he asked him to go first, yet this situation occurred.

Now, whatever explanation he gives, these people likely wouldn’t believe him.

However, clearly, he wouldn’t sit and wait for death, he quickly walked over in shock, grabbing the fourth envelope.

With his move, the situation under the fourth envelope was revealed to everyone, only to find there wasn’t a shadow of a dagger beneath the fourth bullet at all.

This means there was no dagger inside at all. The old man was now entirely shocked, turning his head to Lin Yi, filled with pointed aggression, demanding:

"Who exactly are you? Did you do this? If you don’t give me an explanation today, I’ll have your head."

The words were loaded with resentment, at this moment, he was at a loss for words. If this spread back, reaching the King, his position wouldn’t be safe.

Especially if his men exaggerated further, not only his position would be lost, even his reputation would suffer, making it difficult to survive in Zhao Country.

However, Lin Yi merely smiled slightly, looking puzzled as he countered:

"I already said it, I’m from Dayou Country.

As for what is happening here, I wanted to ask you, weren’t you at odds with this General?

Why did you personally push him forward and let him be first to strike?

Knowing there was a dagger in the first one and still letting him strike, I seriously don’t know your intentions.

Now I’m starting to suspect, could it be old General you’re actually a spy from our Dayou Country?"

As soon as this statement dropped, everyone froze, including the old man who was instantly furious, almost blowing smoke out of his ears.

[To be continued....]