Everyone chased after the commotion outside, leaving only Han Yunxi and the other two in the apricot grove. The world fell silent.
Gu Beiyue looked at Gu from afar, his brows furrowed. Even now, his fists were still tightly clenched! Aside from Han Yunxi's incident, the usually gentle and calm him had never been so angry.
Gu Yuntian's crimes were unforgivable!
Medical City had gone too far!
Han Yunxi stood beside Gu and stared at him blankly, her eyes redder than a rabbit's.
She felt that she had to do something. She even wanted to hug Xiao Qi tightly. However, the man in front of her didn't seem like the Xiao Qi that Head Elder Ling had mentioned, nor did he seem like the Xiao Qi that was recorded in Gu Yuntian's case.
Xiao Qi had grown up a long time ago. Xiao Qi had been hidden deep in Gu's heart and would never appear again.
The man in front of her was Gu, a grown man who no longer needed anyone's protection. He was the Qi Brother who could protect her …
Time was cruel. No one could go back in time and return to Xiao Qi's side to protect him.
Being protected required luck and fate. Not everyone was so lucky, and not everyone was fated. Therefore, in this world, many pains and injuries had to be borne alone.
Han Yunxi didn't know what to do, but Gu was smiling at her. This left her even more at a loss!
Finally, she couldn't help but roar, "Enough, stop smiling! Stop smiling! You idiot! "
Perhaps even Han Yunxi wouldn't know. Gu didn't want to expose such a terrifying scar in front of her.
If possible, he would rather she never know. He would rather she only see his smile forever.
"Poison Girl, do you think Qi Brother is helping you? Haha, Qi Brother, I've been waiting for this day for a long time. Let's go, the best part is yet to come! "
As Gu spoke, he pulled Han Yunxi out of the forest. Gu Beiyue finally regained his senses and hurriedly chased after them.
Along the way, Gu flew very fast.
He held Han Yunxi's hand very tightly. He clearly heard Han Yunxi say to him, "Xiao Qi, let's go! Let's leave this place, okay? Xiao Qi, we'll never come here again, okay? "
However, he pretended not to hear anything.
When they arrived at the medical school, it was already in chaos.
That was because Chu Xifeng and Xu Donglin had forced their way into Gu Yuntian's back courtyard. In front of all the medical academy students, they'd found the entrance to the secret underground room and found a pile of Poison Sect poison manuals.
The two of them had only gotten Gu Qishao's news last night. Gu Qishao had told them the route to the medical academy, the location of the secret underground room, and even the location of the poison scriptures hidden within.
Although the medical academy had plenty of guards, with Gu's guidance and their skills, they were able to accomplish the task easily.
The guards and medical academy directors who'd tried to stop them were all scared stiff by the sight of the poison manuals.
Before they could figure out what was going on, Gu's spies in the medical academy had already attracted a large crowd. After looking at the poison manuals, they quickly spread the news.
By the time the honored guests from the Apricot Woods arrived, the news had already spread to the entire medical academy. By the time Gu, Han Yunxi, and Gu Beiyue arrived, the scene was a mess.
Department Head Ouyang had people surround Chu Xifeng and Xu Donglin and slander them as the ones who'd brought in the poison manuals to frame Gu Yuntian.
"You two must be in cahoots with Gu!" Department Head Lin scolded angrily.
Chu Xifeng was about to explain himself when Gu arrived. He pushed aside the people in front of him and smiled Cold. "Department Head Lin, do you dare to let everyone take a look inside the secret room? Oh, that's right, you haven't seen it yourself, have you? Why don't you go take a look first? "
Department Head Lin had no idea what was going on in the secret room. His thoughts were the same as Department Head Ouyang's. No matter what the truth was, they had to do their best to protect the medical academy's reputation!
"Gu, don't involve the medical academy in your grudges with your father!" Department Head Lin warned coldly. He was about to call for men to arrest Gu when Gu's tone turned ambiguous. "Department Head Lin, do you know where Lady Lianxin is?"
Department Head Lin's face turned white at the words. He and Lady Lianxin had once had an affair, but they'd stopped interacting over the years! What did Gu mean by that? Could it be that Gu Qishao knew something?
The medical academy's reputation was important, but Department Head Lin cherished it even more in front of so many people. Moreover, his wife and son were watching the show as well.
For a moment, Department Head Lin was left speechless. He didn't dare to make things difficult for Gu anymore.
But Department Head Ouyang had nothing to use against Gu. He said coldly, "Someone come, are you all deaf? Hurry and arrest these Poison Sect members! "
"Hold it!" Finally, Medicine City's Wang Gong spoke up. "Department Head Ouyang, there's a lot of poison manuals here. How could they be brought in so easily with the medical academy's defenses?"
"That's right. As I see it, why don't we send out a few representatives to take a look inside the secret room?" Mu Qingwu wasn't sure what was going on yet, so he spoke up too early. Still, he couldn't help but chime in, "It'll be good to have a clear view of the situation. That way, no one will misunderstand Medical City in the future."
If Mu Qingwu's words were reserved, then Tang Li's were blatant suspicion.
Tang Li said, "Department Head Ouyang, you're in such a hurry to arrest them. Is there some secret you can't possibly be hiding?"
"Impudence!" Department Head Ouyang raged. He retorted forcefully, "This is Medical City's internal affairs. Do we not need you all to testify? Please return to the Apricot Woods Conference, it's about to begin! As for the Poison Sect, the medical academy will have its own arrangements after the conference! "
Ning Jing, who'd been unconcerned all this time, couldn't help but laugh. "If they're not guilty, why can't they be magnanimous?"
Tang Li was in a good mood when he saw that Ning Jing was actually helping him. He scurried to a nearby boulder and shouted, "Everyone, please be reasonable. Does the medical academy have a guilty conscience? Is that why they don't dare let us take a look inside the secret room? "
"What's inside the secret room? Does anyone want to see it? "
As soon as he finished speaking, more than half of the crowd responded to Tang Li, "Yes!"
"Then tell me, does the medical academy have a guilty conscience?" Tang Li asked again.
"Yes!" The crowd's voices rang through the entire medical academy. Even many people within the medical academy chimed in.
Gu was especially quiet amidst the chorus of voices. His lips were hooked in a cold, disdainful smile that was enough to destroy heaven and earth!
Actually, anyone with a bit of intelligence could tell that the medical academy was only making matters worse by trying to cover up. Tang Li's incitement had stirred up all the factions' emotions. Even Medical City's inner circle was eager to know the truth.
Finally, Third Elder Shen spoke up. "Department Head Ouyang, in Old Man's opinion, this is definitely not Medical City's internal affairs."
Luo Zuishan's heart broke when he saw Xiao Qi's expression. He decided to throw caution to the wind and stood by Tang Li's side. "Department Head Ouyang, if this is the medical academy's internal affairs, then why does the destruction of the Poison Sect need to be discussed among the world's people? Since everyone is here today, I ask Department Head Ouyang to explain clearly. Is the matter of the Poison Sect our medical academy's internal affairs, or the world's? "
As soon as Third Elder Shen and Luo Zuishan spoke, the medical academy's inner circle grew restless and demanded an explanation from Department Head Ouyang.
But even so, Department Head Ouyang refused to compromise. He still hoped that he could turn the tide.
With a single glance, the guards surrounded the scene!
"Men, the meeting is about to begin. Escort our honored guests back to the Apricot Woods!"
As soon as he spoke, an icy voice shook the entire city. "No one is allowed to leave!"
Everyone turned to the source of the voice and saw the woman of unknown origins standing next to Gu.
"You …"
Department Head Ouyang didn't get a chance to speak because Han Yunxi tore off the disguise on her face.
There were too many people present who had seen her face. Everyone was surprised, and the noisy scene finally quieted down completely.
"She's Han Yunxi …" Ning Jing murmured, but Tang Li only snickered.
The Northern Li imperial physician narrowed his eyes and silently sized up Han Yunxi. Mu Qingwu was dumbfounded, his eyes dazed. He couldn't help but giggle foolishly.
The people from Medicine City and the other forces all sighed.
This woman actually dared to come?
If she's here, then where's His Highness Duke of Qin? Could it be nearby?
Department Head Ouyang and the higher-ups of the medical academy exchanged glances. Before they could recover from their shock, Han Yunxi spoke up Coldly. "Department Head Ouyang, the medical academy doesn't need to go through so much trouble to recruit soldiers to exterminate the remnants of the Poison Sect. I, Han Yunxi, am here today to say two things. I'll have to trouble you to represent the medical academy and listen carefully."
She was clearly speaking for Department Head Ouyang, but everyone fell silent and waited anxiously.
"First, I, Han Yunxi, am the Poison Sect's orphan! That's right!" Han Yunxi finally admitted her identity.
Although everyone knew who she was, they were still incredulous to hear her admit it. Aside from disbelief, many people secretly admired her.
At the very least, this woman's courage was worthy of His Highness Duke of Qin.
"Second, didn't Medical City say that they wanted to exterminate me and the Poison Sect?" Han Yunxi finally smiled, a smile even crueler than Gu's. "Today, I'll stand here and make a bet with the medical academy! If there's no evidence of the medical academy hiding the Poison Sect's ancient texts in this secret chamber, then I, Han Yunxi, will leave my life here. If there is evidence, then I ask the medical academy and everyone present to clear the Poison Sect's name! "
After these words were spoken, the large crowd became even quieter.
Gradually, everyone's gazes shifted from Han Yunxi to Department Head Ouyang, waiting for his response.
He was betting his life for a woman. Even Department Head Ouyang couldn't bear to be stubborn. He could only silently pray that the medical academy he'd served for so many years wasn't as bad as Gu said. That they wouldn't disappoint him.
Finally, Department Head Ouyang agreed. "Very well. Then I'll have to ask the honored guests present to bear witness. Please enter the secret chamber! "
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