The Bitter Flesh Count

Su Qi walked back to the counter where the medicine was placed. With his small body, he quickly squatted down and retrieved a bundle of money spirit grass tied with a silver rope from inside.

Most of the time, what wore down one's willpower was not people, but everything one encountered in the process. Su Qi often found himself in situations where he was pushed to helplessness. If he didn't confront it head-on without tearing his face, he would be seen as an immature son in his mother's eyes.

"It's money spirit grass," someone who recognized it exclaimed loudly.

Su Qi smiled triumphantly. He had just signaled to his older brother, who quickly understood his intention. Because Su Qi had previously told him that he had added money spirit grass to the healing pill. Although his brother was not an alchemist, he knew what money spirit grass was. Sure enough, his brother didn't disappoint him and managed to find such a large bundle of money spirit grass from the pharmacy. The evidence was undeniable. Let's see how that bastard could deny it.

"What... What is going on? How did this money spirit grass end up here?" Gu Yuwei's eyes were full of confusion. He turned slightly toward Su Qi, asking in astonishment, "How did this money spirit grass end up here?" He had clearly hidden the money spirit grass in a very concealed place in the backyard, so how did it suddenly appear on the counter?

And it was so easily found by this child. Gu Yuwei, who was usually composed, couldn't maintain his calmness either.

Looking at Gu Yuwei's face, which clearly showed suspicion.

Mu Yunxuan glanced at Su Li from the corner of his eye. Su Li had placed the money spirit grass on the counter, and he had just gone to find it. Moreover, Su Li could use the Phantom Trace technique, his speed was incredibly fast, and even he could only catch a glimpse of his clothes, and it was an instant thing.

Su Zimo didn't need to say anything. She knew what was going on in her heart. However, seeing Qi'er's performance, she didn't intervene. If Qi'er could handle it on his own, she wouldn't interfere.

"What's going on? Well, I guess I'll have to ask you. And from what you're implying, it seems that this money spirit grass will not appear here, right?" Su Qi chuckled lightly, then slowly looked at Su Zimo. His mother remained calm and unruffled. Su Qi, who understood his mother's temper, naturally understood her meaning. His mother had no intention of getting involved in this matter.

Gu Yuwei's eyes flickered suddenly, showing a hint of strangeness. He wondered what he was thinking.

"Just with this bundle of money spirit grass, can it change the current situation? Even if money spirit grass appears here, how can you prove that it belongs to me? And how can you prove that my Xuan-grade sixth-rank healing pill contains money spirit grass?"

As long as there was room for maneuver, some things could be changed, and the outcome could be different. Then he wouldn't be in trouble.

As Su Qi looked at Gu Yuwei's expression, a faint smile flickered in his eyes, and he slowly spoke again.

"Do you dare to say that this money spirit grass isn't yours? Don't forget, the silver rope on this money spirit grass is exclusive to your pharmacy. You should be surnamed Gu, right? Many alchemists hope to make a name for themselves, using their surname to represent their identity. There's also the character 'Gu' engraved on it. Moreover, the pill box you use also has the character 'Gu' engraved on it. With such clear evidence, do I still need to explain it to you?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise seemed to flash through Su Zimo's eyes, making it seem like she urgently wanted to grasp something but quickly slipped away, beyond anyone's grasp.

"Absurd! This is simply preposterous! Someone is framing me, and that person is you!"

Gu Yuwei's eyes suddenly darkened, especially when he saw Su Qi's expression. He had a sense of impending danger, but he didn't care about the people present and angrily shouted.

Su Qi seemed momentarily surprised by the reverse condition. The momentary confusion in his eyes also faded slightly, and he looked at Gu Yuwei. Seeing the anger on Gu Yuwei's face, his eyebrows furrowed slightly.

The evidence was irrefutable, and he wanted to have room for maneuver. He was dreaming.

"The evidence is conclusive, and so many people are watching. Do you still want to deny it? Your unwillingness to admit it doesn't mean it doesn't exist, nor does it make it impossible."

Su Qi's face didn't show much surprise. He calmly said.

Gu Yuwei's face became more serious. He had no idea when someone had placed the money spirit grass here. It didn't matter if his matters were exposed, but if his master's identity was exposed, his master would definitely kill him.

He had been here for three years, and he had been racking his brains to return to the capital. But he couldn't return with a tarnished reputation.

Therefore, he had to find a way to escape.

However, he didn't know who the people in front of him really were.

Just one child was so formidable. Who knew if there were two silent parents behind him?

"Hmph! Evidence? Do you really think these things can be used as evidence to accuse me?"

"You think these are not enough? Then take a look at these. This is the Xuan-grade sixth-rank healing pill you just refined. It's still warm. So, are you saying that besides you, there are other Xuan-grade sixth-rank alchemists here?" Su Qi took out a few pills and showed them to everyone.

Nalan Yi took a few steps forward, a slight smile playing at the corner of his lips. He looked at Gu Yuwei and said, "According to the laws of Li Xia Kingdom, the use of money spirit grass is prohibited. I personally witnessed it, and the evidence is conclusive. Do you dare to argue?"

There wasn't much emotion in his voice, but a hint of ruthlessness flashed deep in his eyes. He wouldn't allow anyone to bully Qi'er and Li'er.

"Who are you?" Gu Yuwei's face quickly showed a hint of confusion. There weren't many people in Li Xia Kingdom who could call themselves 'this king.'

Gu Yuwei's eyebrows furrowed even more, and his eyes showed some contemplation as he slowly looked at Su Qi again.

"Very well! I admit the charges today. I've been running this medicine shop for three years, selling fake pills, but I have never caused anyone's death. I, Yuwei, apologize to all the villagers here. Yuwei has endured hardships and wandered for many years, and now he just wants a place to stay in Li Xia Kingdom. Yuwei sincerely asks for forgiveness from all the respected elders and villagers."

Gu Yuwei suddenly knelt down, a heavy and pained expression on his face as he spoke.

Upon hearing this, the surrounding people began to feel pity. They sympathized with Gu Yuwei. Even though he had done wrong, the fact that he was willing to admit his mistakes meant there was still hope for him.

"Yeah! It's good that he admits his mistakes and wants to change! There's still hope for him!"

"He may have sold fake pills, but he has never caused anyone's death."

The onlookers expressed their opinions one after another, especially some young girls who stood up for Gu Yuwei. For a moment, Su Qi became the one being accused.

Gu Yuwei heard this and a sense of pride rose in his heart. These common people were easy to deceive. They saw him, a five-year-old child, confronting them, and they were all on his side. One brave man is worth a thousand others.

Su Qi paused slightly, sighed lightly, and then said, "Ah! Uncles, aunties, grandfathers, grandmothers, you can forgive someone who deceives you of your money so easily. You are truly kind-hearted."

Su Li watched from the side, her eyes flashing again. Today's events had dragged on for too long. Just now, she had gone to the backyard to find evidence for Qi'er. Unexpectedly, this man was capable of being calm and retreating, even resorting to acting pitiful. Should she tell her mother about what she had discovered about him at the back? She noticed that there was the symbol of Tianmen in this medicine shop.

"If you feel it's not enough, then go report it to the authorities and let them arrest Yuwei and put him in prison. Even if he spends his life there, Yuwei will never have any other ulterior motives. If you don't trust him, you can go together to witness it."

Gu Yuwei pleaded once again, his expression filled with pain, looking at the people with a mixture of hope and obvious begging.

A faint sneer appeared at the corner of Su Zimo's lips. This man actually used the strategy of feigning injury. If he had no other ulterior motives and really just wanted a peaceful life and a place to settle down, he wouldn't have sold fake medicine but would have lived honestly.

Su Qingjue also noticed it, but he remained silent, standing quietly on the side, observing.

"Young master, who is free of mistakes? Admitting one's mistakes and being willing to change is a great virtue. Since this alchemist Gu has admitted his mistakes, let's give him another chance!" A young woman spoke up, her face serious, showing no signs of suspicion.

However, Su Qi could tell at a glance that this woman admired Gu Yuwei.

"Give him another chance to sell fake pills to you? Or perhaps you want to help him and offer yourself?" Su Qi sneered coldly, his words dripping with sarcasm.

Upon hearing this, the woman's face showed a hint of discomfort, and her eyes concealed a bit of anger.

The other girls behind her, upon hearing Su Qi's words, fell silent and dared not speak further.

Gu Yuwei, seeing this, pleaded once again with sincerity and pain in his voice, "Please, give Yuwei another chance!" He lowered his gaze slightly, his face filled with the pain of regret, evoking sympathy and stirring emotions.

There was no hint of emotion in Su Qi's eyes, only a chilling determination. He had wanted to compromise today, but he wouldn't give Gu Yuwei another chance.

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