Chapter 266: Her Identity! (Second Update)

As soon as these words were spoken, the plaza fell silent for a moment.

Most people did not know what the Blood-Red Gu was, so they all looked on with blank expressions.

However, those who had some knowledge of the Blood-Red Gu were filled with horror, too shocked to speak.

Yang Jianqing's pupils contracted!

He had been so discreet; how could Chu Liuyue have seen through him!?

Cheng Han was also startled upon hearing this and immediately said

"Impossible!"

How insidious was that Blood-Red Gu? How could Yang Jianqing possibly possess such a thing?!

The corner of Chu Liuyue's mouth curled into a cold smirk.

"Whether it is possible or not, won't you know once you take a look for yourself?"

After speaking, she looked at Yang Jianqing once more.

"This time, do you still intend to deny it?"

Yang Jianqing steeled his heart, intending to deny it to the death

"I didn't! I don't have such a thing on me, why would I admit to it!? Do not slander me out of thin air!"

Chu Liuyue almost laughed out loud.

"If I didn't have absolute certainty, do you think I would have acted?"

Yang Jianqing was suddenly choked up.

Chu Liuyue picked up the dagger and toyed with it in her hand.

"If you are sensible, come down with me right now, hand over the item, and explain everything clearly. This will save you from staying here and affecting the other contestants' matches. Otherwise—"

She paused, her eyelids lifting slightly.

Yang Jianqing suddenly shuddered.

Although Chu Liuyue did not continue, that single look was enough!

Yang Jianqing did not know what he would have to face next, but he knew very well that Chu Liuyue's methods were absolutely not something he could withstand!

He forced down the panic in his heart and said

"I will go down with you to be inspected!"

Having said that, he was the first to walk toward the bottom of the stage.

Chu Liuyue raised an eyebrow and followed him.

When the two arrived below the stage, the arbitration teacher had already rushed over, standing guard vigilantly nearby.

The competition on the stage was still continuing, but more and more people's gazes had turned toward this side.

The atmosphere was stagnant.

Emperor Jiawen frowned slightly.

"Elder Sun, what is that Blood-Red Gu?"

This was a question everyone wanted to ask.

Sun Zhongyan explained patiently for a while.

"...Therefore, although this poison is hard to find, it is extremely ruthless. Once infected, it is almost certain death!"

Emperor Jiawen's expression became increasingly serious.

Chu Liuyue gave a light laugh and added

"Your Majesty, there is one more point Elder Sun forgot to mention. If the Blood-Red Gu is roasted within the flames of a medicinal tripod, its toxicity will increase several times over and disperse. Once inhaled, even in a very small amount, it can still be life-threatening."

This time, Emperor Jiawen was horrified, and the expressions of the crowd changed one after another.

"Is this true!?"

Chu Liuyue nodded slightly.

"If you do not believe me, you may also ask the other Heavenly Physicians on the stage."

Emperor Jiawen looked toward Cheng Lixue and the others, and indeed, he saw that their expressions had become very grim since hearing the words "Blood-Red Gu."

Even if he didn't ask, he knew Chu Liuyue was not lying.

"You mean, just now, Yang Jianqing—intended to do exactly that!?" Emperor Jiawen leaned forward, asking with some urgency.

Chu Liuyue glanced at Yang Jianqing. Seeing his expression becoming increasingly panicked, she curled her lips

"Correct."

The crowd erupted in an uproar!

If Yang Jianqing had truly done that, then wouldn't everyone sitting here be affected!?

Just the thought of it made people feel a lingering fear!

Seeing that things were developing in an uncontrollable direction, Cheng Han grew anxious. He took a step forward and said angrily

"Chu Liuyue! Do not speak recklessly! If Yang Jianqing had really done that, then why was it only you who saw it, while everyone else was completely unaware!? Is your strength greater than the Heavenly Physicians present here!?"

These words were not without reason, and many people looked at Chu Liuyue with doubt.

Chu Liuyue countered

"May I ask Dean Cheng Han, have you seen the Blood-Red Gu before?"

Cheng Han froze, then flicked his sleeve

"Such a lowly and insidious thing, of course I have not seen it!"

Chu Liuyue smiled.

"I have."

Sitting in the crowd, Chu Xianmin gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, her entire body tense!

Ever since Chu Liuyue mentioned the "Blood-Red Gu," she had been feeling uneasy, fearing that Chu Liuyue would implicate her as well.

Hearing this now, she was so nervous and terrified that she could barely breathe!

If she were exposed by Chu Liuyue, then... she would be finished too!

"To tell the truth, in our academy, there is one person who has been infected by this Blood-Red Gu."

Chu Xianmin lowered her head, her knuckles turning white.

"His name is Liao Zhongshu. He was mysteriously infected with this poison a while ago and has been on the brink of death several times. The teachers of the academy can testify to this matter."

Zuo Rong said in a heavy voice

"That is correct. Liao Zhongshu was indeed infected by the Blood-Red Gu, and he is currently bedridden."

Cheng Han acted as if he had heard a joke

"Oh? Previously you said that if one is infected by the Blood-Red Gu, it is certain death, and one might not even last a few days. How is it that your academy's student was infected by the Blood-Red Gu yet has managed to survive until now? Could it be that you saw it wrong, or perhaps... you are all in collusion to deceive people!?"

The expressions of Zuo Rong and the other teachers turned quite ugly.

"Dean Cheng Han! Are you doubting us?! If you do not believe it, you are more than welcome to visit our academy! To see for yourself whether the poison Liao Zhongshu has is indeed the Blood-Red Gu! As a Heavenly Physician, surely you wouldn't fail to recognize even this?"

Cheng Han was speechless.

"The reason Liao Zhongshu has been able to survive until now is thanks to that girl, Liuyue. If she hadn't produced a prescription to temporarily suppress the toxicity within Liao Zhongshu's body, Liao Zhongshu would likely have succumbed long ago!"

In Zuo Rong's view, the fact that Chu Liuyue could produce such a startling prescription was enough to prove many things, so he spoke up for her with full confidence.

"Haha! Ridiculous!"

Cheng Han had been somewhat tense, but upon hearing this, he could not help but burst into laughter.

"This Blood-Red Gu is extremely insidious. Among the Heavenly Physicians present, very few have even seen it, let alone a prescription to detoxify it! What kind of thing is Chu Liuyue that you actually dare to pin such a reputation on her!? I admit, she indeed possesses some talent above that of a Martial Artist and an Arcane Master! But, to say she can suppress the toxicity of the Blood-Red Gu—don't you find it absurd yourselves!? She—"

Sun Zhongyan also smiled, calmly interrupting him

"She is the Martial Uncle's disciple."