HLnovel Chapter 79, 9 Lifetimes: ① Identifying the True Culprit, Pointing the Finger Behind the Scenes
Chapter 79, 9 Lifetimes: ① Identifying the True Culprit, Pointing the Finger Behind the Scenes
Chapter 79 Identifying the Real Culprit, Pointing the Finger Behind the Scenes
Qingfeng Village seemed to have been swept away by a chaotic storm, with people and horses falling and chickens and dogs running wild everywhere. Luo Qingci, dressed in black, stood firmly in the center of the village like a black lightning bolt, her hands on her hips with an imposing air that could ignite the surrounding air.
Her brows furrowed into a tight knot, her eyes widened, and her dark pupils flashed with a sharp light, as if she had a built-in X-ray scanner, carefully "scanning" the entire village from the inside out and from top to bottom, not missing any small corner that might hide clues.
She knew perfectly well that anyone who dared to use such a rare poison as the Heart-Corroding Powder was definitely not someone to be trifled with. Behind them might be a shocking conspiracy that could turn the entire martial arts world upside down, and they might even be involved with countless mysterious organizations and feuds in the martial arts world!
"Chief Xiao!" Luo Qingci shouted at the top of her lungs, her voice like a resounding bell, instantly drowning out the surrounding chaos and noise.
"Get me the records of everyone who's been in and out of the village these past few days. I want to see which audacious bastard dares to run wild under my nose! Once I find him, I'll make him regret ever being born!"
As she spoke, she raised her chin high, her nostrils almost pointing to the sky, and the domineering aura in her eyes seemed capable of shaking a mountain to its core. She was the epitome of a female boss who reigned supreme in the martial arts world, as if the whole world had to revolve around her, and anyone who dared to disobey her was courting death.
Xiao Yichen was pacing around anxiously like an ant on a hot pan when he heard the shout. He was so frightened that he trembled and the teacup he had just picked up crashed to the ground and shattered into pieces.
His eyes widened like saucers, his mouth gaped open, as if he had seen a ghost. He stood there stunned for several seconds before he came to his senses. He nodded frantically, his head bobbing like a pestle, saying, "Yes, yes, yes, I'll go right away, I'll go right away! Miss Luo, please don't worry, I'll bring you the record immediately! If I'm even a second late, you can hold me responsible!"
After saying that, he took off running, faster than if he were boosted by a rocket, in a panic, afraid that if he was a step slower, he would be burned to ashes by the "rage" of Luoqing porcelain.
Looking at his sister's domineering and strategic demeanor, Luo Qingci felt incredibly proud. His face beamed with joy, his mouth almost reaching the back of his head, and his eyes sparkled with pride. He was practically ready to shout to the world through a megaphone, "This is my sister, the most powerful Luo Qingci in the entire martial arts world!"
Like a mischievous monkey, he sidled up to his sister, nudged her lightly with his elbow, and said with a grin, "Little sister, you're amazing! Just one glance, and it's like you have a third eye; you saw right through this poisoning trick. My admiration for you is like a surging river, endless and unstoppable, like the Yellow River overflowing its banks!"
However, this "Heart-Corroding Powder" sounds incredibly potent, like the kind of poison only a supervillain could afford. Can we really catch that bastard who poisoned us? I can't wait to see his expression when he's caught; it'll be hilarious!
As he spoke, he brandished his sword, performing a few awkward sword flourishes. He acted as if he had already beaten the poisoner so badly that the poisoner was begging for mercy on his knees, kowtowing and pleading for his life.
Luo Qingci rolled her eyes at him and said irritably, "Big brother, stop worrying about things here. Just stay here and guard the scene properly. Keep your eyes open. If anyone dares to disturb the scene, beat them up so badly that even their own parents won't recognize them!"
Although this Heart-Corroding Powder is extremely rare, and most people have never even heard of it, the person who used it must have left some clues. Who am I, your sister? I am Luo Qingci, a master of both medicine and poison! In this martial world, there is no poison I cannot cure, no clue I cannot find.
"If I want to find something, there's nothing I can't find. I'll definitely find that guy and make him kneel on the ground begging for mercy, even confessing who's behind it all! Then, I'll let them know the consequence of offending Luoqing Porcelain: they'll be trampled under my feet and never be able to rise again!"
As she spoke, she confidently tossed her hair, her eyes gleaming as if to say that the entire martial arts world trembled beneath her feet, that she was the ruler of the martial arts world, and that no one should try to play tricks on her, or they would be taught a lesson in no time.
Not long after, Xiao Yichen came running back, panting heavily. His face was flushed red, like a ripe tomato, and large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, dripping onto the ground and forming small watermarks.
He was still clutching a tattered ledger tightly in his hand, as if it were his lifeblood.
He wiped the sweat from his face, handed the ledger to Luo Qingci, and said breathlessly, "Miss Luo, this...this is the recent personnel record. Please take a look and see if you find anything. I've been running around like this, and I feel like my heart is going to jump out of my throat. I'm just hoping to be of great help to you and help you solve this problem."
Luo Qingci took the ledger, her eyes instantly brightening like two dazzling stars. She eagerly began to flip through it, her gaze as focused as a cheetah eyeing its prey, scrutinizing every word. Every line of record was laid bare under her scrutiny.
Suddenly, her eyes widened like saucers, as if she had discovered a new continent. She slapped her thigh and shouted excitedly, "I've got it!" Her voice was so loud that everyone around her was startled and turned to look at her like startled rabbits. Her gaze was fixed on one name—"Li Langzhong".
The record next to his name shows that this person came to the village three days ago, saying he was there to provide free medical care to the villagers, and he left this morning.
"This Doctor Li is too suspicious!" Luo Qingci pointed to the records in the ledger and said coldly, a glint of cold light flashing in her eyes, like a black panther hunting in the dark, locking onto its target. "The timing of his arrival and the onset of the illness is too precise, as if he calculated it in advance. And the time he left was just right, right after everyone's illness flared up. Isn't this just like protesting too much?"
I think he's the prime suspect in the poisoning. He's probably hiding in some corner right now, laughing his head off. I'll catch him and make sure he's not laughing anymore! I'll teach him a lesson: anyone who tries to play tricks on me is asking for trouble! When I get my hands on him, I'll hang him up and give him a good beating first!
As she spoke, she crossed her arms, narrowed her eyes slightly, and revealed a confident sneer on her face, as if she had seen through the scheme of this Doctor Li completely, and that his every move was under her control, just like how no matter how much Sun Wukong struggled, he could never escape the palm of the Buddha.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yichen's face turned deathly pale, as if he had seen a ghost. He stammered, "This... how is this possible? He seemed so kind back then, his smile was like that of Maitreya Buddha, he spoke gently, and his medical skills were superb. We all treated him like a living bodhisattva. Who would have thought that he was actually a wolf in sheep's clothing!"
My heart is pounding! Who can I trust anymore? I feel like a complete fool, totally played for a fool.
As he spoke, he clutched his chest with both hands, looking utterly terrified. He couldn't believe that the person he had always trusted was the poisoner. He felt as if his whole world had collapsed and his worldview had been completely overturned.
Loka Aomori frowned, scratched his head, and said with a puzzled look, "Little sister, could you be mistaken? How could a doctor, who looks so kind and gentle, do such a heinous thing? Are you overthinking it? Besides, he treats everyone for free; he doesn't seem like a bad person at all. Could he have been threatened?"
As he spoke, he tilted his head, a hint of suspicion in his eyes. After all, in everyone's mind, doctors were white-clad angels who saved lives, a far cry from the image of a poisoner, like day and night, impossible to connect.
Luo Qingci sneered, crossed her arms, and mocked, "Brother, you're too naive! In this martial world, you can't trust a person's appearance. This Doctor Li might have been bribed with a lot of money, and he's deliberately poisoning us."
"Besides, since he can use the Heart-Corroding Powder, there must be a cunning old fox guiding him, maybe even connected to a large gang. You're still too naive. You should learn more from your sister; the world of martial arts is a deep and treacherous place! Who knows how many twists and turns are behind it all."
After saying that, she shook her head helplessly, her face showing an expression that said, "I've seen more of the world than you've tasted the salt." She was both amused and annoyed by her brother's naivety, thinking to herself: When will my brother ever become a little more shrewd?
After saying that, Luo Qingci turned to Xiao Yichen and said decisively, "Chief Xiao, you must immediately send men to chase after this Doctor Li. You must bring him back to me no matter what! Even if he runs to the ends of the earth, we must find him! I want to see who ordered him to dare to attack Qingfeng Village!"
I'll make him understand that offending Luoqing Porcelain comes with consequences worse than the deepest hell! I'll make him reveal the mastermind behind it all; none of them will escape! If he dares to resist, beat him to death. I'll take responsibility for anything that happens!
As she spoke, she stomped her foot hard, her momentum so great it seemed to crack the ground, and the surrounding air trembled as if it were all afraid of her rage.
Xiao Yichen nodded hurriedly and said, "Alright, I'll send someone right away. Miss Luo, you can rest assured, we will definitely bring him back! If we can't find him, I, Xiao Yichen, will bring my head to you! I'll arrange the manpower right away and guarantee to bring him back for you to interrogate! I'll go right now, without wasting a moment!"
After saying that, he hurriedly ran off to arrange manpower, faster than a rocket launch, as if he was afraid that if he wasted even a second, Doctor Li would escape.
Watching Xiao Yichen's departing figure, a thoughtful look flashed in Luo Qingci's eyes. She knew in her heart that this was only the beginning, and the conspiracy behind it might be more complicated than she imagined, and might even involve more forces in the martial arts world, triggering a bloody storm.
But she wasn't afraid at all; on the contrary, she was full of fighting spirit, as if she had been injected with chicken blood, and her competitive spirit was completely ignited. She secretly vowed in her heart: "Hmph, no matter how deep you hide, or how many forces are involved, I, Luo Qingci, will completely expose this conspiracy, reveal the truth to the world, and make those hiding in the shadows show themselves and pay a heavy price!"
When the time comes, I will let the entire martial arts world know that offending me is tantamount to courting death! I will become the ruler of justice in this martial arts world, leaving no place for evil to hide!
I will let the brothers of Qingfeng Village know that with me here, no one can bully them! I will restore peace to the martial world and make those bad guys tremble in fear!
“Brother, we can’t just sit here and wait. Go and investigate this Doctor Li’s background, see who he associates with, and ideally, find out everything about his ancestors. I’ll also check on the other patients; maybe we can find more clues.”
Remember, be extremely careful and don't alert him! If that guy realizes we're investigating him and gets away, it'll be a real problem. If you encounter any danger, come back to me immediately. Don't try to tough it out, understand? If anything happens to you, I won't let you off the hook.”
Luo Qingci turned to Luo Qingsen and spoke in a tone full of decisiveness and confidence, like a general commanding thousands of troops on the battlefield. Every order was full of power, making people want to obey involuntarily. At the same time, it also revealed her concern for her older brother, after all, her older brother was one of the closest people to her in this world.
Luo Qingsen nodded, patted his chest, and said, "Okay, little sister, don't worry, I'll definitely find out the truth about this! If I don't, I'm not Luo! I'm going right now, I guarantee I'll complete the mission! If I don't find any useful clues, I'll punch myself twice!"
After saying that, he turned and left in a hurry to find clues about Doctor Li. He seemed to have figured out everything about Doctor Li and would soon bring back all the clues so that his sister could praise him.
Watching her elder brother's departing figure, Luo Qingci took a deep breath and went back into the ward. She knew that time was of the essence, and every second was incredibly precious, like sand in an hourglass; with each grain that slipped through the cracks, hope diminished, and the patient's life was slipping away bit by bit.
She needs to find more clues in the shortest possible time, find out the real mastermind, restore justice to Qingfeng Village, and save these innocent lives.
At this moment, she was like a lone warrior, groping for light in the darkness. No matter how many difficulties and dangers lay ahead, or how many hidden enemies there were, she would never back down.
The ward was filled with a depressing atmosphere. Luo Qingci frowned as she moved among the patients, not missing any subtle changes in their symptoms.
She carefully observed the patients' complexion, pulse, and even their breath; every detail could be the key to solving the mystery.
She knew in her heart that these patients held the key to uncovering the conspiracy, and she was the one who could decipher these secrets, the beacon of hope to save Qingfeng Village.
She silently cheered herself on: "Come on, Luo Qingci, you can do it! These patients are waiting for you, Qingfeng Village is waiting for you, you absolutely can't let them down! I must find the truth as soon as possible so that everyone can get better!"
Suddenly, one of the brothers in the hospital bed started coughing violently, and Luo Qingci quickly went over to check on him.
The moment she grasped the patient's wrist, she noticed something unusual—the patient's pulse, though weak, had a strange rhythm, which was different from the symptoms of the heart-corroding powder she had previously diagnosed.
She was startled. Could there be some other hidden story behind this?