Chapter 783: Isll leave my life here (2/2)

Ning Jing couldn’t help but laugh despite her disinterest in the proceedings. “If you’re not feeling guilty, then why can’t you be more magnanimous?”

Seeing Ning Jing support him greatly improved Tang Li’s mood. He immediately jumped onto a nearby boulder and proclaimed, “Everyone judge for themselves, is the medical academy harboring a guilty conscience? Is that why they won’t let us look inside the chamber?”

“What’s in there anyways? Does everyone want to know?”

“We do!” over half the crowd cried back.

“Then let everyone say, are the medical academy’s actions right now from a guilty conscience?”

“Yes!” the crowd chorused again, their voices resounding throughout the entire academy. Even many of the academy’s own members chimed in. Gu Qishao was exceptionally quiet amongst them all, but a cold smile graced his features, sinister enough to destroy the world! Actually, anyone clever enough could tell that the medical academy was making things more conspicuous by trying to cover it up. Tang Li’s instigation stirred up feelings in the spectators so that even Medical City’s own people were itching for the truth.

Finally, Third Elder Shen spoke up. “Department Head Ouyang, as this old man sees it, this isn’t some private matter of the city.”

Luo Zuishan glanced at Little Qi, feeling as if his heart would break. He too, decided to risk everything and stepped forward next to Tang Li. “Department Head Ouyang, if this really were some private matter of the academy, then why does destroying the Poison Sect need discussion from multiple parties? Since everyone’s here today, I ask that Department Head Ouyang please give us an explanation. Is the Poison Sect a private or public matter?”

More of the academy members grew restless after Third Elder Shen and Luo Zuishan spoke up. All of them wanted Department Head Ouyang’s explanation. But despite this, Department Head Ouyang refused to compromise, hoping that his own strength could quell the raging waves. With a single glance, he had guards surround the crowd!

“Someone come! The conference’s about to begin, so please escort these honored guests back to the Apricot Woods!”

As soon as he finished, a cold voice stunned the crowd. “No one’s allowed to leave!”

Everyone turned towards the source, only to see the unknown female standing next to Gu Qishao.

“You…” Department Head Ouyang never got a chance to speak before Han Yunxi ripped off the disguise on her face. Too many in the crowd had seen her face before, but all of them were taken aback by the sight. The clamorous scene finally calmed down.

“She’s Han Yunxi…” Ning Jing muttered to herself, while Tang Li was secretly chortling.

The Northern Li imperial physician narrowed his eyes and studied Han Yunxi silently. Mu Qingwu was dazed, his eyes shining as he succumbed to a foolish smile. Medicine City and the various other power factions were all gasping or surprised.

This woman actually came? Then where’s His Highness Duke of Qin? Is he nearby?

Department Head Ouyang and the other upper ranks of the medical academy all exchanged glances. They were still reeling from shock when Han Yunxi began to speak.

“Department Head Ouyang, it’s not worth it for the medical academy to go through all these pains recruiting followers to destroy the Poison Sect. Today I, Han Yunxi, came to say two things, so I’d like to trouble you to hear me out on behalf of the academy.”

Although her words were meant for Department Head Ouyang, the rest of the crowd settled down to listen tensely as well.

“First, I, Han Yunxi, am indeed a descendant of the Poison Sect. There’s no doubt!” Han Yunxi acknowledged her status openly.

Although everyone had heard of the news, they were still flabbergasted that she’d admit it publicly. Beneath their surprise were also hints of silent admiration. At the very least, this woman’s courage was a worthy match for His Highness Duke of Qin.

“Secondly, hasn’t Medical City said that they’ll destroy me and the Poison Sect?” Finally, Han Yunxi smiled, an expression even crueler than Gu Qishao’s. “I’ll stand here and make a bet with the medical academy today! If the underground chamber has no hidden poison texts, then I’ll leave my life here. If there is, then may the medical academy and all the people here give the Poison Sect back its innocence!”

Heavier silence settled onto the crowd at her words. Gradually, everyone’s gazes shifted towards Department Head Ouyang to wait for his reply. A woman had staked her life on a bet, making it impossible for Department Head Ouyang to keep being stubborn. He could only pray silently that the academy he’d pledged loyalty to for years wasn’t as terrible and disappointing as Gu Qishao claimed.

Finally, he agreed. “Fine, then shall we have these ladies and gentlemen stand as our witness? Please go down into the chambers!”