Chapter 531: Competing at the Grand Medicine Testing Convention (1/2)

Chapter 531: Competing at the Grand Medicine Testing Convention

Long Feiye knew that Jun Yixie would have to own up to the evidence no matter whether Han Yunxi stepped out or not. Moreover, Mu Linger was sure to be the scapegoat. He only felt that someone had been watching his and Han Yunxi’s movements throughout this entire affair, using them while putting obstacles in their way. Ouyang Ningnuo was the number one suspect, especially since he’d spent an entire night talking with Head Elder Xie just a few days ago.

But Ouyang Ningnuo was on bad terms with Jun Yixie now, so where did he find Poison Roundworm? Of all the poisons he could have picked from the Hundred Poisons Sect, why did he choose one similar to Han Yunxi’s Roundworm Birthing Poison? It was obvious the other party had a way to observe Gu Qishao’s movements in the jail cell. Could it be that they had underestimated the weak-looking merchant?

What was the purpose of both sides using roundworm poison? Was he trying to provoke them?

Whether or not Ouyang Ningnuo was the mastermind behind the scenes, they had really met their match this time and took a tumble. Despite this, Long Feiye remained calm in the face of his ruined plans. The competition in Medicine City had just begun. No one knew who would be the winner until they reached the end!

Long Feiye gave Han Yunxi a comforting glance and signaled her to stay put. There was no need for her to show her face. Han Yunxi’s thoughts matched Long Feiye’s. For now, Mu Linger would have to suffer a bit longer. Though her mind was filled with displeasure at the idea, she refused to let others turn her into a joke. She sat with perfect composure as she lazily replied, “Head Elder Xie, this wangfei knows even less than you about the Hundred Poisons Sect poisons. You even knew that was Poison Roundworm, but this wangfei still had no idea.”

Her ridicule made many people chuckle, with Ouyang Ningnuo wearing the most brilliant grin of all. Head Elder Xie deflated and gave up on Han Yunxi. He had a backup planned long ago, and so called up a poisons doctor from Medicine City. The doctor gave a definite diagnosis. “Head Elder Xie, this is exactly Poison Roundworm of the Hundred Poisons Sect.”

“Jun Yixie, Mu Yingdong, what have you to say for yourselves?!” Head Elder Xie demanded in front of the crowd.

Jun Yixie’s fists clenched until his knuckles cracked. He knew that he would face a whole slew of problems again after returning to Northern Li, but the most important thing now was that corpse and its poison. No matter who had used the poison, it must have come from his Hundred Poisons Sect. Just who had the skills to dig so deep into my sect?!

If master finds out about this, I’ll be in even bigger trouble!

“Jun Yixie!” Head Elder Xie suddenly shouted, ripping him from his thoughts. “What do you mean by colluding with Mu Yingdong against my Medicine City?”

Jun Yixie might have lost this match, but he had none of the attitude of a loser. His arrogance was as before as he demanded, “So what if this lord long had an alliance with Mu Yingdong? This lord doesn’t care about your Medicine City or its internal strife. I’ll ask one last time: marriage for Mu Linger in exchange for Northern Li’s snow mountain, does Medicine City agree to the deal or not?”

Of course we agree, ah! These were the sentiments of countless Medicine City disciples in the crowd, but who would dare voice those thoughts now? Head Elder Xie himself couldn’t help but drool at the prospect, but for the sake of knocking down Mu Yingdong, he had long moved past the pain of loss.

“My Medicine City will never do deals with the likes of the Hundred Poisons Sect. From this day on, if you dare to take another step within the city walls, Medicine City won’t be polite!” Head Elder Xie cursed.

Here was a Prohibition from Entering order!

To pass such an order, the entire Council of Elders had to reach a consensus. But Head Elder Xie had gone right on ahead without consulting anyone. Still, none of the other elders present dared to object. With the situation like this, even Lady Lianxin was quiet, to say nothing of everyone else.

“Xie Deyi, you–!” Jun Yixie raged.

“Scram!” Head Elder Xie refused to budge.

Jun Yixie forgot all about preserving face. He gave a cold harumph before kicking aside one of the wedding presents and stalking off with sleeves billowing in the wind. The last words he tossed back were, “Medicine City better not have a day when it begs this lord for help!”

In less than three years, Jun Yixie had been barred entry in both Medical and Medicine City, becoming the first person in history to shoulder both dubious honors. It was likely Northern Li’s emperor wouldn’t forgive him a second time upon his return. Still, Jun Yixie didn’t go to Northern Li, but made a detour to the Hundred Poisons Sect instead. But these are words for a different time.

Once Jun Yixie was gone, Mu Yingdong’s trial began.

“Mu Yingdong, you actually collaborated with Jun Yixie to try to exonerate Mu Linger for her crimes! You sough private gains and advantages and nearly lost Medicine City its reputation and future prospects. If it wasn’t for this time’s convention, Medicine City would never have seen your ambitious, wicked scheme and fall into the Hundred Poisons Sect’s hands instead. Then the consequences would be unthinkable!” Head Elder Xie censured angrily.

Mu Yingdong couldn’t say anything. Even Jun Yixie had acknowledged their friendly relations. He had been wise and brilliant all throughout his life, bringing the Mu Clan to unprecedented heights in his lifetime. All they were missing was the last step today to cement their spot as Medicine City’s de facto master. Unfortunately, he had been too anxious and careless. Now he’d lost utterly!

One may well say that both success and defeat rode on Mu Linger. He wished he could tear that damned girl into thousands of pieces. He still didn’t understand where she’d gone wrong to stand on Long Feiye’s side during the empress dowager’s birthday banquet! If it weren’t for that, he would’ve married her off to Northern Li’s crown prince long ago to gain more advantages with Jun Yixie instead. Still, despite all of his anger, all he could do now was to look helplessly at Lady Lianxin for help.