Chapter 1147: Ancient Academy Records, Lots of Fun 34

Three years ago this word was like a fuse, making the already low-spirited jianghu disciples sink deeper into silence; even Ling Xiao's expression was off, shouting at the door outside the room, "There are so many people in the kitchen, still haven't caught who poisoned it?!"

Fortunately the yard attendant was quick enough, soon bringing in a person disguised as a cook.

This person showed no fear, having already guessed they would be exposed; after being escorted in and forced to kneel on the ground, they remained expressionless, staring defiantly at the angry crowd inside the room.

Their voice was also squeezed out from the throat, like a death‑summoning chant, both fast and low.

"The Eldest Prince has the Yang Ginseng antidote; tonight at midnight hand over the Young Master of the Divine Pavilion at Pavilion Lake Terrace, or this person will surely die and go to the Yellow Springs!"

He had just finished speaking when Wanzhou startled, rushing forward to stop him, but the assassin's suicide was still a step faster—he had already vomited blood and died.

"Damn the North Wind Kingdom! Again this bunch of beasts!"

Tingyang flew into a rage, grabbed the assassin's corpse and threw it out the window.

Xie Yuancheng took Jin Chen's hand and whispered, "You can't go."

His tone was obstinate; even though he was still bewildered by the situation, he simply didn't want Jin Chen to take the risk.

But Sining's life also had to be saved; that was equally something that could not be abandoned.

Tingyang clenched his fists, "Jin Chen, we definitely still have a way! You…… you really can't go; the North Wind Kingdom has long been wary of you, and going would be extremely dangerous."

Jin Chen showed no reaction, lightly squeezing Xie Yuancheng's fingers in his palm as he lowered his gaze in thought.

If we used the system medicine, Sining lacks Spiritual Power to protect her body; would applying it to a body poisoned with a hundred toxins cause further harm?

As everyone was weighing the options, hurried footsteps sounded outside the room—the Dark Guard had already brought two Imperial Physicians.

"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

The two Imperial Physicians had been brought over by lightness skill; they were so frightened their hearts trembled, and after finally landing they still didn't forget to kneel and pay respects to Xie Yuancheng.

"No need for formalities, hurry and examine Sining's poison."

Xie Yuancheng hastily waved his hand; everyone gathered around, eager to hear good news but daring not to get too close.

The Imperial Physicians had never encountered such a difficult situation; after taking turns feeling the pulse and examining, they also guessed that a unique antidotal herb was needed.

The elderly Academy Head, worrying, stroked his long beard and turned to the crowd: "We can only temporarily seal the meridian points to prevent loss of life, but we must quickly find a single antidote; otherwise, whichever toxin we try to remove from this young lady's body could become a catalyst for another poison."

Another Imperial Physician asked, "We don't know what antidote is needed to neutralize the poison; perhaps the Imperial Medical Institute has it."

Jin Chen: "Yang Ginseng, the Yang Ginseng that grows in the secret grounds of Medicine Valley."

"Hiss..." the Imperial Physician also stroked his white‑gray beard, exchanged a glance with the Academy Head, and they nodded at each other.

"To be frank, this medicinal ingredient is indeed in the Imperial Medical Institute, but……"

Lan Wuxiang flicked his sleeve, "Stop beating around the bush! Just say what you have to say!"

"But it's stored in the Precious Medicine Storehouse, and requires the Emperor's personal order to be taken out." The Academy Head took over, his tone grave.

"I'll go find the Father Emperor!" Xie Yuancheng immediately proposed, but a second later he realized something and frowned deeply.

"No… if I go, wouldn't that let the undercover agent find out?"

Now there are only seven days until the competition; if we go, the undercover agent will surely guess that the Young Master of the Divine Pavilion is inside the academy, so they dare not keep the appointment.

No matter what, he cannot let Jin Chen take the risk.

"Got it!" Xie Yuancheng's eyes lit up; he pointed at the Academy Head with a folded finger, "You and the Dark Guard return to the palace and say that I have suffered a serious injury, making sure to cause a great uproar; once the Father Emperor knows, you will then explain the truth and quickly bring back the Yang Ginseng."

"You," he then looked at the other Imperial Physician, "stay behind to seal Sining's meridians and keep her alive until the Yang Ginseng is obtained."

"Act immediately, no mistakes allowed!"

Xie Yuancheng flicked his sleeve, his aura fully displayed.

"This old subject obeys your order."

After the Academy Head and the Dark Guard left, the white‑gray‑bearded Imperial Physician opened the wooden box, used acupuncture to seal the meridian points, and the oppressive atmosphere in the room finally eased somewhat.

At least there was no danger despite the fright; everyone withdrew from the room to wait, not daring to go far, and simply sat down in the courtyard.

Jiang Yao was still crying; Ye Susu patted her shoulder, "All right, this was done by the North Wind Kingdom, and you didn't know there was poison inside."

Wanzhou rubbed his face, still unable to shake off the lingering fear.

Xie Yuancheng leaned on Jin Chen's shoulder, observing the jianghu disciples' state, knowing they must have a past they don't want to mention.

Ling Xiuyu remained the most thoughtful, personally bringing a jug of wine, placing it on the stone table, and pouring cups for Tingyang and the others.

Wanzhou took the cup and drained it in one gulp, the pent‑up feeling in his heart easing considerably.

"Today I got carried away; just now I spouted wild talk—I apologize to you all."

Ye Susu slowly sipped the wine, her voice soft and gentle; although she was smiling, her tone was filled with profound sorrow.

"Want to know what happened three years ago?"

Xie Beiyao had no intention of reopening their wounds, "If you don't want to talk, that's fine."

Jin Chen drew Xie Yuancheng into his embrace, idly playing with his fingers, and did not stop him.

Ye Susu knew Jin Chen's gesture meant agreement; she set down her cup, propped her face with both hands, and gazed wistfully at the sparse shadows under the trees, her thoughts drifting back to long ago.

"A Ning is a Medicine Person; she used to be unable to leave Medicine Valley, and we often went there to train, that's how we met. Three years ago…… assassins from the North Wind Kingdom stormed into Medicine Valley."

The sparse shadows swayed, clouds wrapping the scorching sun, half the heat still lingering, half about to dissipate.

Under another tree, Ling Xiao also explained the past of these children to the old master and Murong Qiankun.

"Earlier you asked me why their bones are extraordinary and they excel at acrobatics—because their bones have been reforged."

"What?" Murong Qian exclaimed in shock.

"Once a person passes childhood, their bones are set for life—how could they be reforged?"