Chapter 210 Falling into Fear

"So... Grandma Chen." Qiao Yu looked at Grandma Chen's face seriously and asked softly, "Are you saying that the deaths of Qi Yong and Kong Wenjun have nothing to do with Xia Chao and Xia Mu?"

Granny Chen nodded, "Yes."

"Really?" Cheng Sinian's eyes flickered slightly, and his tone was doubtful. "Then why did Xia Chao and Xia Mu leave the base on the night Qi Yong and Kong Wenjun died, even though they had so many opportunities?"

Upon hearing this, Granny Chen pursed her lips slightly and sighed for a long time. "I know you suspect Xiao Chao and Xiao Mu were responsible for Qi Yong and Kong Wenjun's deaths, but I can only tell you, yes and no."

Qiao Yu was stunned. "What do you mean?"

When it comes to killing someone with a quick knife, yes is yes, no is no. What does "yes and no" mean?

"That night, Xiao Chao and Xiao Mu were indeed going to kill Qi Yong." Grandma Chen sighed again.

"But when they got there, they found that Qi Yong had been poisoned."

"What?!" Qiao Yu's eyes suddenly widened.

Wasn't the poison administered by Xia Chao and Xia Mu?!

Cheng Sinian and Luo Zhenzhen also looked surprised and suspicious at this time, and even Jiang Zhan's brows were slightly furrowed.

Granny Chen ignored the astonishment of the others, took another sip of water, and continued, "As for the time...it was just a coincidence."

"Coincidence?" Cheng Sinian still looked skeptical.

Granny Chen nodded, ignoring Cheng Sinian's questioning. "The reason they went to find Qi Yong that night was because they accidentally heard the truth about Captain Yang's death the day before."

"So that's how it is..." Qiao Yu murmured in a low voice.

That's why they were determined to kill Qi Yong.

Cheng Sinian sighed, a look of disappointment on his face. "So, you don't know who killed Qi Yong and Kong Wenjun?"

"Yes. I really don't know."

Qiao Yu pursed her lips. "Then do you know who Qi Yong had contact with before his death? Was there anyone special?"

Grandma Chen's eyelids drooped slightly when she heard this, and she looked thoughtful. "Special? How special?"

Qiao Yu didn't blink, his face full of concern. "For example...are there any buyers from survivor bases in other cities? And are they looking for long-term cooperation?"

Granny Chen was silent for a moment, her eyes flickering slightly, "Do you want to ask Lu Zixian?"

Qiao Yu's eyes widened instantly, "Grandma, you know?!"

Granny Chen nodded, "I know a thing or two."

Qiao Yu noticed that Granny Chen's expression didn't seem very good, so he asked tentatively, "Grandma, how much do you know about this person?"

"What do you want to do by asking this person?" Grandma Chen's eyes instantly became alert again.

"Grandma, I told you, just rest assured, we really have no ill intentions towards this place."

Qiao Yu's expression became a little hurried, and his speech speed also increased.

But Granny Chen still didn't answer, instead she continued to ask seriously, "What is your relationship with Lu Zixian?"

Qiao Yu pursed his lips and gritted his teeth, saying, "We are enemies."

When Grandma Chen heard this, her expression relaxed slightly.

She took another sip of water in silence, then raised her eyes and sternly glanced at the four people, "If you dare to lie to me, I will fight to the death and drag you to hell!"

"Don't worry, grandma." Qiao Yu nodded solemnly, "I promise, we are telling the truth!"

Granny Chen looked at the serious expressions of Qiao Yu and the other three, pursed her lips, and whispered, "Forget it. It's okay to tell you."

"You know about the Slave Market and the Obedient Grass. But do you know who introduced this drug, which makes mutants obedient, into the black market?"

When Qiao Yu heard Grandma Chen say this, he suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart.

Could it be...

Was this bizarre "obedient medicine" passed down by Lu Zixian?

Sure enough, the next second, Grandma Chen confirmed Qiao Yu's guess.

——“It’s Lu Zixian!”

Upon hearing this, Qiao Yu's pupils suddenly dilated and he froze in place.

The energy and blood rushed to her head in an instant, making her ears buzz.

Qiao Yu only felt that her limbs suddenly became cold, and an indescribable sense of unease overwhelmed her brain, making her unable to even think.

There was only one thought left in my mind.

——Did Lu Zixian invent this medicine himself? Or...was it created by Han Ming?

In his previous life, Han Ming soared to fame after plagiarizing Dr. Yu's research. Qiao Yu had originally believed that in this life, she had somehow prevented Han Ming's rise and had suppressed him. She even optimistically wondered if Han Ming would simply disappear into oblivion, with no chance of recovery.

But unexpectedly, the news she heard today dealt her a heavy blow.

Although this medicine is not as famous as the food bran and wheat that was invented, its deterrent effect and influence are not necessarily less than those of bran and wheat.

Especially in the eyes of senior leaders.

For them, whether it is food or "obedient medicine", as long as it can consolidate their rule and make people submit, the inventor must be a useful "talent".

It has only been four months since the end of the world, and this medicine has already appeared and spread to City G.

If Han Ming was still in City B in this life, would he be the same as in his previous life...

Is he being worshipped as a god again?

"Ayu, Ayu..."

Jiang Zhan noticed that Qiao Yu's expression was obviously not right, so he immediately pulled her into his arms, calling her name softly with a look of worry on his face.

Seeing this, Cheng Sinian and Luo Zhenzhen also looked over with concern.

When Grandma Chen saw the concerned looks in these people's eyes, her eyes flashed.

This little girl is really lovable.

Qiao Yu was stunned for a long time, and it took him a long time to come back to his senses.

After his vision returned to clarity, he pulled the corners of his mouth, revealing an unsightly smile, and said soothingly to Jiang Zhan, Cheng Sinian, and Luo Zhenzhen, "I'm fine."

Then he turned around and looked at Grandma Chen, "I'm sorry, Grandma, I lost my composure."

Granny Chen shook her head. "It seems you really didn't lie to me. You really do have a grudge against Lu Zixian."

Qiao Yu's fear just now didn't seem fake.

The look of fear on his face was as if he was trapped in a suffocating despair. The thick atmosphere could even make those around him feel heavy.

Upon hearing this, Qiao Yu forced a smile, not noticing at all that Jiang Zhan was staring at her without blinking.

Jiang Zhan's eyes were deep and dark.

He knew that Qiao Yu had always been avoiding her memories of her past life, and once they were touched upon, she would react as strongly as if she had been stung by a poisonous scorpion.

But this is the first time that I've been completely immersed in my emotions like today.

Han Ming and Lu Zixian.

Jiang Zhan's eyes darkened. Who on earth could have frightened his Ayu like this?