Long Fei Ye knew that regardless of whether Han Yunxi went or not, Jun Yi Xie would have to admit to this irrefutable evidence and Mu Ling'er would have to take the blame.
He had a nagging feeling that someone was watching him and Han Yunxi from behind the scenes, using them as both an excuse and a hindrance. Ouyang Ningnuo was the prime suspect since he'd had a secret meeting with Head Elder Xie two days ago.
However, Ouyang Ningnuo and Jun Yi Xie were on bad terms, so where did he get his hands on Poison Roundworm?
Of all the poisons available, the Hundred Poisons Sect had chosen to use Han Yunxi's Poison Roundworm. There was no doubt that they were aware of Gu's movements in the prison. Could it be that he'd underestimated this weak merchant?
What was the meaning of using the same Poison Roundworm? Was he trying to provoke them?
Regardless of whether or not Ouyang Ningnuo was the mastermind, they'd met their match this time.
Although their plans had been disrupted, Long Fei Ye remained calm and collected. The show in Medicine City had only just begun, so no one knew who would emerge victorious until the very end.
Long Feiye gave Han Yunxi a reassuring look and signaled her to sit down obediently. There was no need to give him face.
Han Yunxi's thoughts were similar to Long Fei Ye's. Mu Ling'er would have to suffer for the time being.
Despite her displeasure, she didn't want anyone to laugh at her. She remained calm and composed as she replied lazily, "Head Elder Xie, this princess consort is even more unfamiliar with the poisons of the Hundred Poisons Sect than you are. How could you know that it's Poison Roundworm? This princess consort still hasn't been able to identify it."
Quite a few people laughed at her sarcastic remark, but Ouyang Ningnuo's smile was the most charming of all.
Head Elder Xie had suffered a setback and decided not to provoke Han Yunxi. He'd long since made preparations and invited over a poison doctor from Medicine City. The doctor confirmed, "Head Elder Xie, this is indeed the Poison Roundworm unique to the Hundred Poisons Sect."
"Jun Yi Xie, Mu Yingdong, what else do you have to say?!" Guild Leader Xie questioned in front of everyone.
Jun Yi Xie clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles cracked. He knew that after he returned to Northern Li, he would have to face a lot of trouble. However, at that moment, he was most concerned about the corpse and the poisonous roundworms.
Regardless of who had poisoned him, the poison of the roundworm had to have come from his Hundred Poisons Sect. Just who was the person behind the scenes? How could their hands reach so far into his Hundred Poisons Sect?!
If his master found out about this, he would be in even more trouble!
"Jun Yi Xie!" Head Elder Xie's sudden shout pulled Jun Yi Xie out of his thoughts. "What are you plotting with Mu Yingdong against my Medicine City?"
Jun Yi Xie was a loser, but he didn't show the embarrassment of a loser. He was still as arrogant as ever as he asked domineeringly, "So what if this prince and Mu Yingdong have long been friends? This prince doesn't care about your Medicine City's internal strife. This prince will ask one last time: Northern Li is willing to use the snow mountains as a betrothal gift to marry Mu Ling'er. Will Medicine City agree or not? "
Agree!
This was the unanimous thought of countless Medicine City disciples present, but who dared to say it out loud?
It wasn't that Head Elder Xie didn't covet those snow mountains, but in order to completely topple Mu Yingdong, he had long since endured the pain.
"My Medicine City will never collude with the Poison Sect. From now on, if you dare to take even half a step into Medicine City, we will not be polite!" Head Elder Xie angrily declared.
This was a barring order!
In order to issue a barring order, everyone in the council of elders had to agree. Head Elder Xie didn't ask for anyone's opinion and directly said it.
However, none of the elders present dared to raise any objections.
At this point, even Lady Lianxin didn't say anything. Who else would dare to speak up?
"Xie Deyi, you!" Jun Yi Xie was furious.
"Scram!" Head Elder Xie didn't budge an inch.
How could Jun Yi Xie have the face to stay? He snorted disdainfully, kicked away the ceremonial pole that had been placed to the side, and left with a flick of his sleeves, leaving behind an incomparably arrogant statement.
"Medicine City better not come begging this prince for help one day!"
In less than three years, Jun Yi Xie had been banned from both Medical City and Medicine City. It could be said that there was no precedent in history and no precedent in the future. If he returned to Northern Li this time, the Northern Dynasties Emperors probably wouldn't forgive him.
Of course, Jun Yi Xie didn't immediately return to Northern Li. He first made a trip to the Hundred Poisons Sect. But that was a story for another day.
As soon as Jun Yi Xie left, Mu Yingdong's trial began.
"Mu Yingdong, you colluded with Jun Yi Xie in an attempt to exonerate Mu Ling 'er from her crimes. You were selfish and almost destroyed Medicine City's reputation and future. If we hadn't seen through your schemes, the consequences would have been unimaginable if Medicine City had fallen into the hands of the Hundred Poisons Sect!" Head Elder Xie angrily rebuked.
What else could Mu Yingdong say? Jun Yi Xie had just acknowledged their friendship.
He, Mu Yingdong, had been a wise man his entire life with limitless glory. Under his leadership, the Mu Clan had reached unprecedented heights. If he had succeeded today, the Mu Clan would have become the lord of Medicine City in less than a year.
Unfortunately, he was too impatient and careless. He had completely lost!
It could be said that his success was due to Mu Ling 'er and his failure was due to Mu Ling' er. He couldn't wait to tear that damned girl to shreds. Even now, he still didn't understand what was wrong with that damned girl back then. Why did she side with Long Fei Ye at the empress dowager's birthday banquet?
If that wasn't the case, he would have already married Mu Ling 'er to the Northern Li crown prince to gain more benefits from Jun Yi Xie.
Despite his resentment, he could only helplessly plead for leniency with Lady Lianxin.
Lady Lianxin originally wanted to lower her status and plead for leniency on behalf of the Mu Clan in the name of Medical City's Council of Elders. However, Head Elder Xie kept mentioning the Hundred Poisons Sect, making it difficult for her to speak.
Although she had a lot of authority in Medical City, the Hundred Poisons Sect was a taboo for the esteemed head elder. She didn't dare to touch on it lightly.
Faced with Mu Yingdong's disappointed gaze, Lady Lianxin couldn't help him even if she wanted to. She could only avoid his gaze.
Mu Yingdong's heart practically died when he saw Lady Lianxin avoid him!
He lowered his head and remained silent.
He wasn't going to beg Head Elder Xie for mercy. Pleading with your opponent won't earn you any sympathy, much less respect. You'd only be laughed at. He understood this principle.
Never show mercy to your opponent. Otherwise, there will come a day when you become the loser. Head Elder Xie understood this principle.
"Men, take Mu Yingdong away and await his punishment! Revoke the Mu Clan's qualifications to participate in the competition. Before the Council of Elders officially judges them, no one from the Mu Clan is allowed to take half a step out of Medicine City! "Head Elder Xie loudly declared.
Everyone present lowered their heads. As for the other clans, no one stepped forward to plead for leniency. Elder Wang glanced at Long Fei Ye and Han Yunxi. Seeing that the two masters were still unmoved, he didn't say anything either.
The Grand Medicine Testing Convention was supposed to be a stage for the various clans to compete with their true abilities. However, it had turned into a show of intrigue and intrigue. The crowd below the stage all sighed.
Amidst the boos, Mu Yingdong was taken away.
Everyone was still immersed in the earlier incident, but the situation in Medicine City had changed greatly. With the Mu Clan's defeat, the Wang and Xie Clans were the only opponents in the Grand Medicine Testing Convention, and even in the future.
There was no doubt that the battle for the position of Medicine City's ruler would only intensify.
Amidst the sighs, most of the people were deep in thought. At this time, Head Elder Xie loudly said, "Men, set the stage again. The Grand Medicine Testing Convention will continue!"
After discovering such a big matter, Head Elder Xie didn't even need to rest. He actually wanted to start the competition right away?
Han Yunxi had thought that the Grand Medicine Testing Convention would be postponed until the next day. Now it seemed that the Xie Clan had come prepared. They wanted to complete the convention in one go and steal all the limelight.
Most of the Mu Clan's people had already left. Lady Lianxin was still very magnanimous. She acted as if nothing had happened and returned to her seat. She took a few sips of tea and prepared to watch the competition.
Han Yunxi saw this and felt admiration in her heart. She decided to find a chance to ask Lady Lianxin some questions before she left.
Everyone was ready for the start of the competition, but Ouyang Ningnuo was still sitting by Long Fei Ye's side. He had no intention of returning to his seat.
"Your Excellency Pill Fiend, do you think Fourth Young Master Wang can take first place?" he asked in a low voice with a smile.
Long Fei Ye didn't reply.
"Your Excellency Pill Fiend, why didn't Medicine City invite you to be a judge? You're the authority in this field, "Ouyang Ningnuo asked next.
Long Fei Ye didn't reply.
"Heheh, none of the aristocratic families in Medicine City can compare to you, Pill Fiend."
As Ouyang Ningnuo spoke, he turned to face Long Fei Ye and said seriously, "Your Excellency Pill Fiend might as well seriously consider cooperating with Cloud Realm Trade Consortium. If you have any conditions, feel free to raise them with this one. This one will definitely do my best to satisfy you."
Long Fei Ye … still didn't say a word!
At this moment, the Wang Clan's fourth young master, Wang Shuchen, returned to the stage. Only then did Ouyang Ningnuo pay attention to the stage instead of annoying Long Fei Ye.
The Grand Medicine Testing Convention was important to begin with, but the Mu Clan's defeat only made it even more crucial.
This was because the official showdown between the Wang and Xie Clans would begin with this competition!
Leaving aside the extravagant rewards and the right to take over the Council of Elders' land and medicine storehouses, the competition would have a huge impact on the hearts of the people.
Once the decennial Grand Medicine Testing Convention ended, it was time for the Elder Council to elect the elders and deacons. Elder Xie hadn't reached the age of retirement yet, so he naturally wouldn't retire. However, a few of the seven elders in the Elder Council had to retire. Moreover, the Elder Council's punishment for the Mu Clan would definitely remove the Mu Clan from the Elder Council and deacons. At that time, no matter if it was the position of elder or deacon, there would be vacancies.
Once the time was up, elections would be held to test the hearts of the people.
Would they choose the Wang Clan or the Xie Clan? In Medicine City, where alchemy reigned supreme, the younger generation was very important. Whichever clan produced geniuses, talents, and young alchemists would become the future rulers of Medicine City.
Wasn't Mu Linger the reason why the Mu Clan had received so much support in the past? Or perhaps it was because of Mu Linger?
Now, the same logic applied.
Today, whoever emerged as the winner of the Grand Medicine Testing Convention would have the upper hand in the showdown.
As soon as the competition began, the crowd tensed up and watched intently.
Wang Shuchen was the Wang Clan's trump card, and he didn't disappoint. He stood there for a full four hours and defeated almost all of the competitors, including many famous disciples from the Xie Clan.
However, in the end, a young disciple from the Xie Clan named Xie Peng stepped up. He was only ten years old and was the youngest of the competitors today.
The crowd was shocked by the appearance of this child. Many people had speculated that the Mu and Xie Clans were hiding powerful people to deal with the Wang Clan's fourth young master.
Each clan had a limited number of participants. How could such a young child compete if he didn't have outstanding abilities?
Han Yunxi and Long Fei Ye, who had always been confident in Wang Shuchen, also paid attention to the competition.
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