“Everyone’s here, let’s begin,” Delichos said. “Annabella, you go first.”

Annabella panicked and stammered out the same story she had told two years ago.

Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaoxiao burst into laughter.

“What’s so funny, Arya?” Annabella’s mother, Amelia, asked.

"That's hilarious, absolutely hilarious. It's true we went to the Monster Forest together for training, but the idea that I assassinated them to monopolize the divine-grade herb Rejuvenation Grass and the artifact is utter nonsense. They just told you, and you actually believed it? Haha, fools are always lucky," Ji Xiaoxiao mocked.

Are these miraculous herbs and artifacts like cabbages? Can you just pick them whenever you want?

"Eloquent and sophistical," Krivie said. "When those two returned to the capital, they were seriously injured. If you didn't injure them, then who did?"

"Why must it be me who injured them? They were both hated by everyone." Ji Xiaoxiao asked.

"Because you want to monopolize the divine artifact and herb." Chris's words hit the nail on the head.

"The stories of miraculous herbs and artifacts are completely unfounded."

"Impossible." At the long table, apart from Deliqiusi who remained silent, the other four people said in unison.

Ji Xiaoxiao narrowed her eyes. The allure of the divine artifact and herb was immense. They wouldn't believe her; they would only think she was making excuses and trying to monopolize the treasure.

“You guys are amazing.” Ji Xiaoxiao gave John and Annabella a look.

It was just a fabricated story, yet it landed her in jail, surrounded by enemies on all sides; they were indeed quite capable.

“John, Annabella, you’re going to die a horrible death,” Ji Xiaoxiao said to them solemnly.

John smirked. Even on the verge of death, she was still being stubborn. Arya was Arya.

"You've already stolen the divine herb and artifact, why do you still want to kill us?" John asked, his face showing a sad expression.

Annabella trembled, while Steve, standing to the side, gripped his sword, his veins bulging.

Ji Xiaoxiao turned around and said to Deliqiu Si and the others, "The reason I went to the Monster Forest was because of my roommate Annabella's invitation. The three of us—Annabella, John, and I—went to the Monster Forest without incident until we reached the outskirts of the Monster Forest, where they gave me the [Corruption Potion]."

Corrosive potion?

One of the banned drugs.

"If anyone doesn't believe me, they can drink a mouthful of my blood. Deliqiusi, and all of you, you should all know the effects of the [Corrosive Potion]. The [Corrosive Potion] corrodes power. Without power, it lies dormant within the body, so its effect is to extend the lifespan of a person who has been poisoned."

Ji Xiaoxiao cut her wrist with her fingers and sprinkled the blood into the sky.

"ah……."

"Run! Run!"

Whether it's true or not, no one wants to lose their strength and become a cripple.

Just as the blood was about to fall and potentially hit some people, Delichos made his move. The blood stopped in mid-air and then gathered in his palm.

Delichos examined the blood and handed it to the other four people at the long table. They were trembling with fear; they didn't want to take on this hot potato. But with everyone watching, they didn't want to lose face, so they suppressed their fear and examined it. When they learned the result, they almost destroyed the blood on the spot.

“As you can see, Arya’s blood is undoubtedly mixed with the [Corruption Potion], so what she said is true,” Delichos said.

John and Annabella turned pale when Derricks delivered his verdict.

“John, Annabella, what do you have to say?” Delichos released the pressure of a sword saint, and the two knelt down.

“Dean, no, I…, Arya is…, Brother John.” Helpless, Annabella turned to John beside her for help.

John's composure was far superior to Annabella's. He calmly and methodically said, "Dean, it was indeed I who gave Arya the [Corruption Potion]. It was because Arya wanted to monopolize the divine herb and artifact, and I had no choice but to do so to protect Annabella. Dean, if you want to blame someone, blame me alone. It was I who used the forbidden drug; it has nothing to do with Annabella."

Ji Xiaoxiao said "Oh," and added, "Everyone knows that when someone is poisoned with the [Corrupting Power Potion], they lose all their power in a very short time."

"What are you trying to say?" John didn't understand what Ji Xiaoxiao meant for the time being, but the onlookers understood perfectly.

Yes, since Aria was infected with the [Corruption Potion], and the two of them had power, why were they injured by Aria? Why didn't they take the opportunity to snatch back the divine herb and artifact?

You must know that it is a divine herb and artifact that is only found once in a thousand years. It would be a pity to discard it, and you might regret it for the rest of your life.

---Aside---

Thank you to Lazy Cat, 139**4772, elvistalor, and I Ganqing for the monthly tickets!

Thank you to Lazy Cat, 139**4772, elvistalor, and I Ganqing for the monthly tickets!

Thank you to Lazy Cat, 139**4772, elvistalor, and I Ganqing for the monthly tickets!

New story, please add to your favorites!

After much hard work and struggle, I'm finally getting my new story published!

"I'm Going to Cause Trouble":

"I'm going to cause trouble, so what if you don't like it? Come and bite me!"

"Woof!"

A Brief Introduction to a Somewhat Serious Story:

Lin Tong is a woman, Shao Ning is half a man, and Xu Feixian is a man.

Lin Tong and Shao Ning were deeply in love, but Shao Ning became infertile due to an injury. For Lin Tong's sake, Shao Ning insisted on breaking up with her. Heartbroken, Lin Tong turned to Xu Feixian, and after only three days together, they quickly got married. Three months later, Lin Tong became pregnant, and seven months later, she gave birth to a son, but the son was not Xu Feixian's. DNA testing revealed the child was Shao Ning's.

This book was first published by Lewen; please do not reproduce it!