The head of the Hundred Poisons Sect!
Hearing this title, the entire Grand Medicine Testing Conference went into an uproar. Mu Yingdong's expression was the most spectacular.
Jun Yi Xie had two identities. First, he was Northern Li's Duke of Kang, but in reality, he was the head of the Hundred Poisons Sect.
What did the little assistant mean by choosing "head of the Hundred Poisons Sect"? On purpose? Could it be that Head Elder Xie had discovered something?
Mu Yingdong looked suspiciously at Head Elder Xie. After a moment of hesitation, he decisively shot a glance at a nearby servant, telling him to hurry and warn Jun Yi Xie that this could be a trap.
It wasn't that he didn't dare to take the risk, but the stakes were too high this time. He couldn't afford to lose.
At this time, Jun Yi Xie, who was far away from the conference hall, didn't know what was going on inside. He only heard the hubbub of voices inside. His lips curled into a disdainful sneer. He thought that when he went in and announced the marriage proposal, it would be even more sensational than now.
"The Hundred Poisons Sect dares to behave atrociously in my Medicine City? Bring him in and see what he wants. "Head Elder Xie said loudly.
The little assistant was about to leave when Mu Yingdong hurriedly stopped him. "Wait, Sir Head Elder. The Grand Medicine Testing Conference cannot be canceled. No matter what the Duke of Kang is here for, we can discuss it after the conference is over."
Head Elder Xie glanced at the servant out of the corner of his eye and let him go. He bluntly asked, "The Duke of Kang? Why is Family Head Mu so familiar with this Poison Sect Head? "
Mu Yingdong didn't want to pay attention, but in order to stall for time for the servant, he smiled and said, "The Duke of Kang came to discuss the supply of medicinal ingredients with the Council of Elders, the Xie and Mu Clans a few years ago. Sir Head Elder, you haven't forgotten, have you?"
Head Elder Xie didn't answer him and ordered the assistant, "What are you waiting for?"
Mu Yingdong didn't dare to say too much. He didn't know what was going on and what could be used against him.
The servant also left for a while. Mu Yingdong could only hope that he was in time to stop Jun Yi Xie from coming in.
Following the two's silence, the entire conference hall also fell silent.
Those who were invited to participate in the competition were not ordinary people. In addition, the big shots in the first and second circle were silent. Who would dare to say anything?
In the crowd, Han Yunxi crossed her arms and leaned against the back of the chair, looking at Mu Yingdong with great interest.
Long Fei Ye, who was sitting beside her, had his eyes closed in meditation. He had isolated himself from the tense atmosphere and formed a world of his own. However, today, this place was under his control.
Before the servant Mu Yingdong sent could reach the entrance of the hall, he was stopped by Guild Leader Xie's people. Since Guild Leader Xie dared to make the young medicinal apprentice call out the words "sect master of Hundred Poisons Sect", he must have made ample preparations.
The little medicine boy arrived at the entrance of the hall and pretended to be respectful as he said, "Your Highness Majesty Kang, the Council of Elders invites you in."
Jun Yi Xie waved his hand, and a group of servants dressed in festive clothes followed him into the long entrance of the circular hall.
Everyone present turned to look. At first, it was very quiet, but as they got closer and closer, everyone could see more clearly. Gradually, the discussion grew louder.
Jun Yi Xie was dressed in the formal attire of a Northern Li Prince. He was arrogant and domineering. It was obvious that he came as a Northern Li Prince.
Behind him followed ten servants in a row. They were all dressed in red and carried large red gifts. The gifts on the gifts were all pasted with the word "double happiness" in red.
This was completely the rhythm of a marriage proposal … What's going on?
Why didn't the little medicine boy say anything when he came to report? The discussion grew louder and louder.
Mu Yingdong's expression was complicated. He couldn't help but feel that something was off about the timing. His heart was filled with suspicions as he kept shooting looks at Jun Yixie, hoping to salvage the situation. But Jun Yixie simply raised his proud head and strode onto the stage.
"Master of the Hundred Poisons Sect, you …" Head Elder Xie asked.
Jun Yi Xie didn't think much of it when he heard this title. He only thought that head elder Xie wanted to make the act more realistic. He bowed and said, "This prince has come today as a representative of the Northern Li imperial family. Head Elder Xie, this prince greets you!"
Head Elder Xie disdainfully sized him up and didn't bother to be polite. "Northern Li's Prince of Kang, is it? Haha, why have you come?"
Jun Yi Xie loudly said, "Head Elder Xie, I shouldn't have disturbed the Grand Medicine Testing Convention. However, this prince has been entrusted by the Northern Li Crown Prince with a request!"
"Does it have anything to do with my Grand Medicine Testing Convention? Why must you come at this time? "Head Elder Xie was still annoyed.
Jun Yi Xie replied, "It has nothing to do with the Grand Medicine Testing Convention, but it concerns the entire Medicine City. Thus, this prince has taken advantage of the fact that all the clans of Medicine City are gathered here today to make this request."
This time, the crowd was puzzled and curious. How could this marriage proposal have anything to do with the entire Medicine City?
"What is it?"
Following Head Elder Xie's question, everyone quieted down and anxiously waited for an answer.
"My Northern Li Crown Prince has been in love with the ninth young miss of the Mu Clan for a long time and has already obtained the emperor's approval. He wishes to marry the ninth young miss of the Celestial Peak Snow Mountain!"
Head Elder Xie was the first to be shocked by Jun Yi Xie's words. He cried out in alarm, "What did you say?"
Seeing Head Elder Xie's reaction, Mu Yingdong, who had been observing from the side, suddenly let out a sigh of relief. He sneered in his heart, Xie Deyi, oh Xie Deyi, this old thing really knows how to put on an act!
Mu Yingdong and Jun Yi Xie had the same thought. They assumed that Head Elder Xie's previous attitude was just an act to avoid suspicion of his relationship with the Hundred Poisons Sect.
Of course, the ones who were truly shocked were the others present. Uproar broke out and the commotion far surpassed the previous one. It could be said that everyone was shocked and surprised.
"Isn't the ninth young miss of the Mu Clan Mu Ling 'er?"
"The Celestial Peak Snow Mountain as the betrothal gift! So extravagant? Is it the entire mountain? "
"The Mu Clan is rich!"
"Mu Ling 'er is guilty, she's not allowed to marry!"
Asking for Mu Ling 'er's hand in marriage was already very surprising, but using the snow mountain as a betrothal gift was simply unbelievable. However, everyone in Medicine City knew how important the snow mountain was to cultivating new and rare medicinal ingredients. No wonder Jun Yi Xie said that this matter was related to the entire Medicine City.
Even the weakest clan would rise to the ranks of the great clans in a few short years if they obtained the snow mountain's access token. They might even become the most outstanding clan in Medicine City.
All kinds of voices rose and fell. Jun Yi Xie was very satisfied. Only now did he look at Mu Yingdong. Mu Yingdong's doubts and worries were dispelled. He looked back at him and continued to maintain his composure.
Seeing that Head Elder Xie's act was so real, Jun Yi Xie was in a good mood. He deliberately said, "Head Elder Xie, this prince said that this prince is here on behalf of Northern Li's crown prince to ask for the ninth young miss of the Mu Clan's hand in marriage. With the snow mountain as the betrothal gift, what, did I scare you?"
Head Elder Xie sneered, "Northern Li's crown prince is very generous. However, Your Highness Duke of Kang should be asking for Clan Head Mu's hand in marriage. Why are you looking for Old Man?"
"I heard that Ninth Young Miss Mu made a mistake and was imprisoned by the Council of Elders. Thus, this prince is here today in front of everyone to ask Head Elder Xie on behalf of Northern Li's crown prince. Please be magnanimous and release the ninth young miss."
It was rare for Jun Yi Xie to make such a request. Han Yunxi and Long Fei Ye's lips curled up at the same time.
"Release her?"
Head Elder Xie stroked his beard and pondered for a moment. His attitude was firm, "Mu Ling 'er made a mistake and has been on the run for nearly a year. Her contempt of the Council of Elders is unforgivable!"
Everyone quieted down at these words.
Jun Yi Xie was also silent, waiting for Head Elder Xie to continue. They had previously discussed that Head Elder Xie would be the one to bring up the topic of "atoning for her crimes with meritorious service".
However, even after a long time, Head Elder Xie didn't say anything.
Why didn't this old thing continue? What did he mean?
At this time, a concubine-born son of the Mu Clan suddenly stood up and shouted, "Elder Xie, how about Mu Ling 'er atoning for her crimes with meritorious service?"
Jun Yi Xie thought that this person had been arranged by Mu Yingdong, but Mu Yingdong was greatly alarmed and felt that something was wrong.
"How can we atone for our crimes with meritorious service?" Head Elder Xie asked.
"We can use her betrothal gifts to atone for our crimes with meritorious service. The Celestial Peak Snow Mountain will be jointly owned by Medicine City and the Council of Elders will be in charge of the cultivation and research of medicinal herbs. This can be considered our Mu Clan's contribution to the world of medicine. How about it? "
The concubine-born son answered so quickly that Mu Yingdong didn't have time to stop him.
This sentence didn't raise any suspicions. How could the Mu Clan be so generous as to give away their snow mountain so easily? Could it be that the Northern Li imperial family had given the Mu Clan other benefits? Was the Celestial Peak Snow Mountain just to save Mu Ling 'er?
Mu Yingdong's expression suddenly changed. He couldn't care less about who had bribed this concubine-born son. He coldly reprimanded that concubine-born son, "Ignorant child, what right do you have to speak here?"
When these words came out, Jun Yi Xie was greatly startled. Only then did he realize that this concubine-born son wasn't ordered by Mu Yingdong. He looked at Head Elder Xie in shock.
Head Elder Xie was still very impolite, "Your Highness Sangfroid Prince, what do you think of atoning for your crimes with meritorious service?"
How could Jun Yi Xie answer? His eyes were gloomy, and he didn't say anything for a long time.
Head Elder Xie then questioned Mu Yingdong, "Mu Clan Head, what about you? What do you think? "
Mu Yingdong didn't know how to answer. Although he was nervous, he still tried to think of a way to save the situation.
Unfortunately, it was all too late.
Head Elder Xie was furious and said sternly, "Someone, bring that agreement to Old Man!"
Everyone was silent. No one knew what was going on. What agreement?
Mu Yingdong and Jun Yi Xie's expressions changed simultaneously. If looks could kill, the two of them would be able to kill Head Elder Xie a thousand times over!
A servant presented the agreement with both hands and trotted over. Head Elder Xie said coldly, "Read it out loud!"
The servant's voice was loud and clear as he read the agreement word by word. This agreement was signed by Jun Yi Xie and Mu Yingdong, and was handed to Head Elder Xie by Jun Yi Xie.
The general meaning of the agreement was that Jun Yi Xie would publicly propose marriage with a snow mountain as a betrothal gift, and ask Mu Ling 'er to atone for her crimes with meritorious service and marry the Northern Li Crown Prince. After the matter was settled, the Northern Li Imperial Family would give a snow mountain as a private betrothal gift.
This was originally used by Jun Yi Xie and Mu Yingdong to trick Head Elder Xie, so that Head Elder Xie wouldn't worry. Who knew that it would become irrefutable evidence for Head Elder Xie to accuse the Mu Clan!
After reading the agreement, everyone present was stunned. They didn't expect that there was such an agreement hidden behind this matter. They didn't expect that the Mu Clan would be able to get such a big benefit!
"Someone, pass down the agreement and let everyone see the Mu Clan Head's seal on it!"
Head Elder Xie's face was filled with righteous indignation. He actually revealed the whole matter of Jun Yi Xie bribing him. Even Han Yunxi and Long Fei Ye were surprised. They thought that this old man would only use the agreement to accuse the Mu Clan and wouldn't reveal the whole matter. As a result …
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