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Zhao Ke let out a soft sigh. She had lost her father in childhood and her mother in her youth. Later, she learned medicine by my side, and just as she was beginning to enjoy a few years of peace, things in Tongling turned out like this.
He scratched his head, the wrinkles on his forehead deepening. It was all my fault; if I hadn’t brought her here, she wouldn’t have encountered these troubles.
Wang Fu and He Jian behind him also wore somber expressions. Although this illness wouldn’t cause immediate harm to the patient, it couldn’t continue like this indefinitely.
Fortunately, you’ve arrived, little brother. If this situation persists, I fear that all of Tongling will become a dead city!
Qi Xiao cupped his hands in a humble gesture. As a junior, I’ve only made a few observations; as for what comes next, it all depends on the three seniors.
It was unclear how many seniors were aware of this clue, but did they have any countermeasures?
Wang Fu and He Jian exchanged glances and shook their heads repeatedly. We have never heard of such a patient. Even if we find clues temporarily, we wouldn’t know how to proceed.
Zhao Ke’s expression hardened. With so many people waiting here, even if there’s no solution, we cannot sit idly by as an excuse.
Qi Xiao raised an eyebrow. It seems the seniors have already considered it?
Considered it isn’t quite right; I just have some thoughts.
Little brother, although I don’t know how you managed to see what’s in the water, since you can see it, your spiritual power must be considerable. Have you studied any techniques related to spiritual energy?
Qi Xiao hesitated before nodding slightly.
Zhao Ke felt a surge of joy. That’s good! You must be more adept at this than others. Rest assured, I won’t disclose this matter; I just need to ask for a small favor.
Please go ahead, senior.
After listening to Zhao Ke’s words, Qi Xiao began to use his spiritual energy to disturb the insects in the water.
Before long, the insects became somewhat drowsy and sank to the bottom.
However, after two or three seconds, those that had fallen asleep suddenly seemed to wake up with a start, twisting and turning in agitation.
They went back and forth four or five times. A light sheen of sweat appeared on Qi Xiao’s forehead; he still couldn’t make those insects fall completely asleep but instead stimulated them into greater activity.
This…
Zhao Ke was astonished; the things in the water were more difficult to handle than he had imagined.
Qi Xiao wiped the sweat from his forehead and murmured with pursed lips, It’s my lack of strength…
No, no, no! It’s just that these things are too strange! However, the fact that you were able to provoke a reaction from them indicates that your spiritual energy is indeed effective against them.
He Jian stroked his long beard, hesitating as he spoke, "Since that's the case, why don't we inform the cultivators in the city and ask them to intervene?"
Zhao Ke sighed, "It seems we have no other choice."
Qi Xiao's eyes flickered. Seeing that they intended to set off immediately to visit several families in the city, especially the Bai family, he quickly found an excuse to leave.
Zhao Ke and the others felt a bit regretful but did not try to keep him.
Word had it that Qi Xiao had swaggered into the headquarters of the Alchemy Competition today, which made Bai Shu furious, his face turning ashen. "A kid at the Golden Core stage, and you don’t even take him down? Are you doing this on purpose to defy me?"
Bai Ruojing knelt on the ground, his expression bitter. "Father, how could you think that? After your command, I immediately sought Elder Wang to deal with that person. As for why things turned out this way, I truly do not know!"
Bai Shu was skeptical at first, but then his expression stiffened with even greater anger. "Are you trying to tell me that kid is so formidable he can't even be taken down by a Nascent Soul cultivator? You dare present such a flawed lie to fool me? Do you really think I've lost my wits?"
"Father, you truly misunderstand me!" Bai Ruojing felt a pang of sorrow. Ever since Bai Ruoshu's death, Bai Shu had become increasingly irritable, and it seemed he looked at him with growing disdain.
Just as the two were at an impasse, an elderly man with silver hair and a spirited demeanor walked in with a smile. "The family has misunderstood the young master. Regarding yesterday's matter, the young master did indeed ask me to handle it. The fact that we didn't eliminate that person immediately was due to other considerations."
As he spoke, he cast a glance at Bai Ruojing on the floor.
Bai Shu hesitated for a moment before waving his hand, signaling for him to leave.
Bai Ruojing bowed respectfully and withdrew.
Bai Shu softened his expression as he sat back down in his chair and poured a cup of tea for Elder Wang. "What are your plans, Elder?"
"Plans?" Elder Wang replied with a chuckle. "It's not so much about plans; I just thought about the family's recent concerns. I feel that simply eliminating that kid would be too lenient for him!"
In the dungeon, that thing is still locked up. Why not let that kid give it a try?
Bai Shuo snorted coldly, his expression growing even darker. We’ve wasted so many people already; why does Elder Wang think that kid can succeed?
Trying it out doesn’t cost us anything; it’s just a waste of time. He’s just a Golden Core kid—can he really stir up any trouble for us?
Delays lead to changes. The longer he lives, the more chance there is for unforeseen events. I just want to kill him quickly to appease my son in the afterlife!
Elder Wang’s expression turned slightly cold as he glanced at him sideways, his gaze meaningful.
Is your family trying to shirk responsibility? Do you not wish to follow Lord Zeyuan's orders?
Bai Shuo’s face changed, and he gritted his teeth. Elder Wang, you must take responsibility for your words! My Bai family has worked hard for so many years just to welcome the return of the Lord. Are you now doubting our loyalty?
Elder Wang studied him for a moment before suddenly breaking into a slow smile.
Why be so agitated? I misspoke just now; don’t take it to heart.
Hearing this, Bai Shuo’s expression softened a bit.
Elder Wang continued, Since your family is so loyal, you should not refuse. The sooner we accomplish this, the better for all of us. Let him give it a try; what harm could it do?
With Elder Wang's attitude so firm, Bai Shuo found it difficult to refuse any longer. If he did, it would seem like he was unwilling to act.
So what do you plan to do? Just tie that kid up and bring him here?
No need for such trouble; he will come to the Bai residence willingly.
Elder Wang spoke with certainty and confidence. He waved his sleeve lightly and leisurely left the hall.
However, what Elder Wang did not see was that after he left, Bai Shuo's expression suddenly darkened, becoming extremely grim.
Qi Xiao returned to the inn but found that Lu Yuan was not in his room. He wandered around the building and leaned against the wall to rest, but the waiter said he hadn’t seen Lu Yuan at all.
The waiter chuckled, suggesting that perhaps the young hero didn’t want to use the front door and preferred another route instead?
Feeling puzzled, Qi Xiao returned to his room and took out a communication jade talisman to try contacting Lu Yuan.
In the next moment, the jade talisman suddenly dimmed, indicating that the talisman on the other end had shattered!
Qi Xiao sprang up abruptly, sensing that something was wrong.
Could it be that Brother Lu is in danger?
Recalling the ambush from last night, Qi Xiao felt an even greater sense of foreboding.
Could it be that the person from last night had deliberately held back, just waiting for today’s invitation?
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