Not sure what search you're using, but Googling `xcancel redirect` gave me plenty on the first page. You could be stuck in a search bubble. Maybe try searching in private browsing mode?
You're welcome to quit using spyware as your primary browser if you're dissatisfied with the spyware's treatment of your rights as a user.
If you choose not to, you should probably cede the right to complain about problems solved with MV2 extensions, since those problems are now self-inflicted.