Too many people wanted to enter the secret chamber, but not all of them were allowed.
In the end, Han Yunxi and Department Head Ouyang decided to select six people to investigate the chamber.
These six were Medicine City's Wang Clan Head, Tang Clan Head Tang Li, Western Zhou's crown prince Duanmu Baiye, Tianning's military officer Yelu Zheng, Tian An's Young General Mu Qingwu, and Northern Li's Imperial Physician Nazha Delin.
These six people represented Cloud Realm Continent's six major powers. Although the Tang Clan was a reclusive power that wasn't mainstream, Tang Li's status as the son-in-law of Cloud Realm Trade Consortium still made him a part of it.
For the sake of fairness, neither Han Yunxi's side nor the medical academy's representatives entered the secret chamber.
Department Head Ouyang had said that Chu Xifeng and Xu Donglin's poison manuals had unknown origins and couldn't be used as evidence. If they wanted to prove Gu's words, they'd have to see what evidence they had in the secret chamber.
Once everything was settled, Department Head Ouyang personally opened the door to the secret chamber for Tang Li and the rest to enter.
As their figures vanished, the scene grew even quieter.
Time always passed slowly in the stillness. At first, everyone waited patiently, but as time passed, more and more people grew impatient. They began to whisper and discuss amongst themselves.
Department Head Ouyang and the medical academy's higher-ups all stood on one side of the secret chamber entrance. Although they each had their own thoughts, they were all uneasy.
Han Yunxi and Gu Qishao were still sitting on the rock. Han Yunxi stood unmoving, staring at the entrance to the secret chamber. Gu Qishao, on the other hand, was much more relaxed. He sat with a random blade of grass in his mouth, not interested in the secret chamber at all. Instead, he was enjoying the looks on the faces of the higher-ups of the medical academy.
Perhaps it was only at this moment that he began to feel the thrill of revenge.
Pain and pleasure coexisted, so he wanted to forget the pain and enjoy the pleasure.
He couldn't help but laugh out loud as he tugged at Han Yunxi's skirt. Only then did Han Yunxi crouch down. "Hm?"
"So nervous? Are you afraid that I, Qi Brother, will buy you? "Gu asked with a smile.
Han Yunxi rolled her eyes at him. She really didn't know if this guy was really heartless. She still felt sorry for him, but he acted as if nothing had happened.
Han Yunxi moved closer and looked into his eyes seriously. "Xiao Qi, I'd rather you buy me today."
She would rather Gu betray her and buy her than let him relapse and be riddled with wounds.
Gu couldn't help rubbing Han Yunxi's nose and smiled gently. "Qi Brother, I can't bear to part with you. I'll never bear to part with you."
Gu Beiyue still hadn't removed his disguise. He stood beside the big rock. His attention wasn't on the secret chamber. He looked at the higher-ups of the medical school and frowned in thought. Only he knew what he was thinking.
Finally, Tang Li flew out of the secret chamber, carrying a large pile of bottles and jars with him.
Soon after, Elder Wang and Mu Qingwu walked out together. Both of them held a pile of books in their hands. Their expressions were grave and stern.
Northern Li's imperial physician, Duanmu Baiye, and Tianning's military officers were empty-handed, but their expressions weren't any better.
Department Head Ouyang and the others felt their legs go weak at the sight of the things Tang Li had brought out. They didn't even have the strength to ask questions.
Elder Wang tossed the two thick booklets to the ground with a snort. Mu Qingwu shoved the booklets into Ouyang's hands and snorted disdainfully. He didn't say anything either.
Tang Li wasn't so low-key. He tossed the large pile of jars to the ground and laughed coldly. "These are all poisons. They were all found in the secret chamber! Heheh, Department Head Ouyang, I know you're going to say that Gu might have found someone to put these in here to frame him, right? "
It wasn't that Department Head Ouyang wanted to say it, but that was all he could say.
But before he could speak, Tang Li picked up the booklets from the ground and flipped them open. "Everyone, take a look. These are the authentic writings of the past heads of the medical academy! They've recorded their research on Poison Gu humans. "
Mu Qingwu was filled with rage. He couldn't help but speak up. "Everyone, Gu isn't lying! Back then, the medical academy destroyed the Poison Sect purely to eliminate dissidents! Then it destroyed the Poison Sect, but took all of their records for its own! These records are all records of the past heads' research on Poison Gu humans. The Poison Sect only came up with an idea, but the medical academy wanted to realize it! The true mastermind behind all of this was the medical academy! The Poison Sect is innocent! Han Yunxi is even more innocent! "
The last two sentences were probably what Mu Qingwu really wanted to say.
His father would definitely punish him for being so impulsive and sticking his head out today, but he didn't want to think too much about it for now. No one could understand the joy in his heart right now.
He rejoiced that he didn't have to make an enemy out of Han Yunxi. He rejoiced that he could uphold justice on behalf of Han Yunxi!
Could this be considered as repaying her for saving his life? Although he couldn't repay everything, he'd at least repaid a little, right?
Even in his dreams, he hoped that he'd be able to repay her kindness one day and no longer owe her a life.
Han Yunxi, do I have the right to like you once I've repaid my debt?
Everyone was passing the booklets around. Even Department Head Ouyang and the others were reading them carefully. None of them could believe it, but the truth was right there in their hands.
"It looks like the medical academy needs to clear my Poison Sect's name!"
Han Yunxi's icy words pulled everyone back to reality.
Now that everything was clear, it was time to settle accounts.
In the silence, everyone was lost in their own thoughts. Northern Li's doctor's gaze never left Han Yunxi, his cold lips quirked up into a faint smile. It was like he was toying with her, admiring her, and anticipating her actions.
Duanmu Baiye's expression was gloomy. He'd thought that he could join forces with Medical City to destroy Han Yunxi and avenge his sister, but now even Medical City couldn't protect itself. He thought to himself, I've come for nothing this time.
Military Officer Baili's expression was the worst. He was currently ordering his men to report to Ning Cheng. Today's events at the medical academy would definitely affect Cloud Realm's overall situation. The sooner Ning Cheng knew, the better.
Without the medical academy's sanctions, Ning Cheng wouldn't have much of a chance against the south central region's commander-in-chief's estate even with the help of the red coat cannons.
Tang Li looked at Han Yunxi and smiled foolishly. He was beginning to worship his sister-in-law more and more. Of course, he was even happier for Long Fei Ye. If he could clear the name of the Poison Sect, then at least Long Fei Ye would have the Poison Sect's power in his hands. In the future, he'd have one more bargaining chip when he fought for the position of Cloud Realm's overlord.
Tang Li didn't notice that Ning Jing, who usually didn't look at him, was staring at him coldly …
The scene grew quieter and quieter as the tense atmosphere gradually spread between Medical City, Han Yunxi, and Gu.
Seeing that no one from the medical academy answered, Han Yunxi continued, "Everyone, the truth is out now. Will you destroy the Poison Sect or Medical City? "
These words finally caused a huge commotion.
Department Head Ouyang's eyes widened before he coughed up a mouthful of blood with a muffled groan. Then his vision darkened and he fainted.
The medical academy he'd protected with all his heart was actually so weak? How was he supposed to accept this?
Since something had happened to the head of the academy, the vice heads were naturally in charge. Department Head Lin was wary of Gu and hurriedly took the chance to support Department Head Ouyang.
There were three vice heads in the medical academy, so the only one left was Department Head Huo, who'd been silent all this time.
To be able to remain silent for so long despite his lofty position, he wasn't simple at all.
Department Head Huo's real name was Huo Qiujun. His medical skills were on par with Department Head Ouyang's, but his background was far superior. He was from the Huo Clan. The Huo Clan was second only to the Gu Clan in Medical City.
Members of the Huo Clan held important positions in the medical academy and had many students. Even worse, Department Head Huo was directly in charge of the examinations for medical qualifications. Anyone who wanted to leave Medical City and practice medicine on their own had to pass Department Head Huo's examinations.
Department Head Huo finally stood up. Unlike Department Head Lin's snobbishness or Department Head Ouyang's forcefulness, he was more like a doctor: gentle, refined, and courteous.
Despite the tense atmosphere in front of everyone, he still calmly bowed to Han Yunxi. "Yes, the medical academy must clear the Poison Sect's name."
Was the medical academy going to compromise just like that? Many people were bewildered.
But before Han Yunxi could speak, Department Head Huo added, "But before that, Old Man hopes that Gu Yuntian can give the medical academy an explanation! That way, the medical academy can give Cloud Realm Continent's millions of doctors and citizens an explanation! "
What … did he mean by that?
Han Yunxi grew uneasy while Gu narrowed his eyes.
"The Poison Sect was a faction of poison doctors that split off from the medical academy. Later on, they established themselves on par with the medical academy. I'm sure everyone knows this, "Department Head Huo said seriously." It's been over a hundred years since the medical academy destroyed the Poison Sect. Just then, Gu Qishao had said that it was the head of the medical academy who slandered the Poison Sect for the sake of getting rid of dissidents. Over the years, this secret had been passed down to the successive heads of the academy. Even the head himself was the only one who knew about the poison scriptures. Aside from them, no one else in the medical academy knows about this, much less dispel the poison arts. "
Department Head Huo looked towards Han Yunxi. "Han Yunxi, if you want to seek justice for the Poison Sect and prove their innocence, Old Man will support you personally, as will the medical academy! The medical academy also wants justice for Gu Yuntian and the other academy heads! "
The Northern Li imperial physician immediately clapped his hands. "Department Head Huo is still the most fair!"
"Like I said, how could the medical academy be filled with hypocrites like Gu Yuntian?" Duanmu Baiye exhaled in relief.
They didn't want Medical City to be destroyed just like that.
Han Yunxi was surprised. This Department Head Huo is too formidable!
Not only did he push all the blame onto the academy head, he even put them in the same position as the Poison Sect.
Han Yunxi hesitated. She could refute Department Head Huo and demand that the medical academy take responsibility, but he wasn't wrong either. The medical academy didn't take full responsibility.
They'd cleared the Poison Sect's name without toppling Medical City. In some ways, they'd failed this time.
If they didn't break Medical City's monopoly and rules, they'd still be under their control one day!
What should they do?
Gu Qishao clenched his fists and prepared to speak when Gu Beiyue, who'd been silent all this time, grabbed his hand and murmured, "Little Qi, there's no rush. Leave the rest to me."
Long Fei Ye had already left Celestial Mountain, so Cloud Realm Continent was about to get lively. He couldn't afford to lose this battle at Medical City …
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