died? Nangong Xiujie!

Regarding this outcome, Bai Li Hong Zhuang didn't have much of a reaction. It was good that she was given an additional three days of rest, even though her injuries didn't have a significant impact.

The next day, Bai Li Hong Zhuang and the others hurried to the venue for the alchemy competition. Among the three major academies, there weren't many alchemists, but the alchemy competition still attracted a lot of attention.

Not surprisingly, alchemists were always veiled in a layer of mystery in the eyes of ordinary people.

Finally being able to witness the process of alchemy, everyone naturally wouldn't miss out on it.

"Hong Zhuang, I heard that Nan Gong Xiu Jie died after returning home yesterday, for some unknown reason."

Cui Hao Yan's face was filled with shock. When he heard this news early in the morning, he found it unbelievable.

Although Nan Gong Xiu Jie suffered serious injuries yesterday, they weren't life-threatening. Now he suddenly died; it was too strange, wasn't it?

"What did you say? How is that possible?"

Xia Zhi Qing couldn't help but exclaim. This news was truly explosive!

However, for someone like Nan Gong Xiu Jie, his death wasn't a pity. With him gone, the world would be rid of a calamity.

Bai Li Hong Zhuang also widened her eyes, finding it truly unbelievable. She was aware of Nan Gong Xiu Jie's injuries. Although he had suffered internal injuries, he would recover in just a month with proper recuperation, and his life was not in danger.

Could it be that he couldn't bear the humiliation she inflicted on him yesterday and committed suicide?

When this thought crossed her mind, Bai Li Hong Zhuang immediately dismissed it.

With Nan Gong Xiu Jie's cowardly nature, even though the humiliation was difficult for him to endure, he would never commit suicide.

There was probably something fishy about the cause of his death.

At this moment, Gong Shao Qing also approached Bai Li Hong Zhuang and the others. After hearing their discussion, Gong Shao Qing shared the information he knew.

"Don't speculate randomly. As far as I know, Nan Gong Xiu Jie was killed by someone else."

As soon as these words came out, Xia Zhi Qing gasped, "Nan Gong Xiu Jie is a member of the royal family. He was actually killed in Qing Xiao Nation? That person must have tremendous courage."

"With Nan Gong Xiu Jie's character of easily offending others, it's not surprising that someone would kill him. It's just that the timing of this incident is quite sensitive. I also learned about it from the Vice Principal," Gong Shao Qing said, his eyes shimmering with contemplation. This scene was truly strange. Could it be that the other party intentionally took advantage of Nan Gong Xiu Jie's injuries to kill him?

Fortunately, no one suspected Bai Li Hong Zhuang because, in her injured state, it was impossible for her to break through the royal family's heavy defenses and assassinate Nan Gong Xiu Jie.

It was evident that Nan Gong Yu Xuan was also greatly frightened by this incident, to the point that he hadn't shown up until now. It was unknown whether he would appear for today's alchemy competition.

"In that case, the sudden change in the competition's format by Nan Gong Ao Chen might also be due to the need to divert his attention to finding the culprit who assassinated Nan Gong Xiu Jie," Cui Hao Yan muttered.

Nan Gong Xiu Jie was first humiliated and then died inexplicably. It dealt a significant blow to the dignity of the royal family.

"Who cares? Anyway, I find someone like Nan Gong Xiu Jie detestable. It's a good thing he's dead," Xia Zhi Qing said carelessly.

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