Master Lin's face was solemn, and his eyes were filled with deep worry.
"Has the person who plotted against the ancients been found?"
The disciple being stared at by him looked indignant and grief-stricken.
"Not yet. The Gu worm flew in through the window. By the time we chased after it, it was long gone."
"It must have been Fang Zhengqi and his men who did it."
"Yes, it must be them."
The crowd was agitated, and everyone was filled with righteous indignation.
If someone were to raise their arms and shout at this moment, a group of people would likely rush out aggressively to seek revenge on Fang Zhengqi and his group.
Mingluo only learned a few days ago that the most important representative of the old Xuanmen sects that was competing with the Xuanmen Association this time was Fang Zhengqi of the Lingjian Sect.
Fang Zhengqi was an old man with an exceptionally refined appearance, exuding the air of a sword immortal.
He led the long-established Xuanmen sect to victory in the Xuanmen Association for three consecutive terms.
If they win this time, the Xuanmen Association will have to change its master.
However, Mingluo did not believe that Fang Zhengqi was the one who plotted against Master Gu this time. They had won three consecutive times and were full of confidence. There was no need for them to do something superfluous and arouse suspicion.
However, she didn't say it aloud.
One theory in "The Crowd" is that people lose their minds in a group; they only obey the "justice" of the group, and quantity is the only truth. Any reality that does not conform to their wishes will be challenged by them.
She had no interest in analyzing problems for a group of "demented" people. She silently looked at Master Gu's wound and felt that the wound was somewhat strange.
The wound was indeed caused by poisoning, but the injury caused by the poison seemed familiar.
Nie Yuchen stood beside her, his gaze stern as he looked at the person stirring up trouble in the crowd—a fairly qualified veteran.
He said coldly, "Master Ma, the matter has not been clarified yet, so it's best not to make any wild guesses."
Master Ma was taken aback for a moment. "Who else could it be but them? With Master Gu injured, we're leaderless. They're the only ones who can reap the benefits. I can't think of anyone else besides them."
Nie Yuchen's cold eyes narrowed slightly. "Fang Zhengqi is a master of the Spirit Sword Sect. He wants to take over the Xuanmen Association openly and honestly. There's no need for him to do such sneaky things."
Master Ma sneered, "The Spirit Sword Sect is a bunch of despicable people. President Nie, why are you helping them like this?"
"You doubt me?" A dangerous glint flashed in Nie Yuchen's eyes.
Master Ma snorted coldly, "I wouldn't dare! But this is a matter for my Xuanmen. Although President Nie sponsored the conference, he is ultimately not a member of Xuanmen, so it's best not to interfere. I have evidence to support my suspicions about Fang Zhengqi. He suddenly disappeared during the conference just now. It's too much of a coincidence."
Nie Yuchen had nothing to say.
His gaze had been fixed on Mingluo, and he hadn't noticed at all whether Fang Zhengqi had gone out.
At this time.
A booming voice resounded throughout the room.
“Ma Hongyuan, what do you mean? Explain yourself.”
Minglu looked toward the source of the sound and saw an old man dressed in traditional Chinese clothing striding angrily toward her. He held a string of beads in his hand, which spun rapidly, capable of flying up and striking someone.
His gaze was fixed on Ma Hongyuan, who was speaking, his imposing presence commanding attention.
Ma Hongyuan was not intimidated at all. He stepped out from the crowd, secretly gathering his strength, staring coldly at Fang Zhengqi, and speaking without any fear.
“I’ve made it very clear: it is you who have harmed the ancient people.”
"Ma Hongyuan! You're talking nonsense!"
An old man behind Fang Zhengqi glared angrily, even swearing, and looked like he was about to rush out and start a fight.
Fortunately, Fang Zhengqi still retained his rationality and stopped the man.
He looked at Ma Hongyuan and snorted coldly.
"I won't hold it against you. I've come to visit Old Gu and see if there's any way to cure him."
He gestured, and the person next to him immediately brought out a box. When it was opened, a delicate medicinal fragrance wafted out.
Mingluo took a deep breath. The medicine in this medicine box was good stuff; the herbs inside were imbued with spiritual energy.
In this degenerate age, being able to use spiritual power to grow herbs is truly a grand undertaking.
She was craving it.
Master Lin's eyes lit up, and he blurted out.
"The Rejuvenation Pill!"
Fang Zhengqi nodded, "Good eye!"
He then looked coldly at Ma Hongyuan, "Get out of the way, I need to detoxify Gu Lao."
“Who knows if you have good intentions? I need to check this medicine.” Ma Hongyuan wouldn’t budge an inch.
Minglu frowned; she felt there was something strange about this whole thing.
She looked up and subconsciously glanced in Nie Yuchen's direction, while Nie Yuchen was also looking at her with furrowed brows.
Their eyes met.
Minglu was startled.
She turned her face away and lowered her head; habitual thinking really does harm...
She subconsciously wanted to discuss it with Nie Yuchen...
She needs to change this bad habit.
Nie Yuchen raised the corners of his lips slightly and said in a low voice, "I also feel that something is wrong, but I can't quite put my finger on it."
At that very moment, for reasons unknown, Ma Hongyuan suddenly shoved Fang Zhengqi with a palm strike.
Fang Zhengqi seemed to have been struck in one of his pressure points, rendering him unable to move and forcing him to endure the blow...
He stared wide-eyed at his chest in disbelief, then looked at Ma Hongyuan, and spat out a mouthful of blood, which covered Ma Hongyuan's head and face. He then slowly fell backward.
Ma Hongyuan was stunned...
He looked at his own hands, then at Fang Zhengqi, and shouted angrily, "What trick are you playing? I didn't use any force at all!"
"Ma Hongyuan! You still dare to say that? I'll fight you to the death!"
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