CHAPTER 2081: CHAPTER 2079: SO THAT’S HOW IT IS

Bai Ruozhu observed his expression from outside and noticed the hatred in his eyes. Could it be that his son’s death was really related to grandma and the others?

But even so, how could he harm me and second brother? This was clearly confusing right and wrong.

"Uncle Xin, it’s been years, you should let it go." Fen Jizhi advised somewhat sympathetically.

Xin Sheng seemed to come to his senses and calmed down again. He patted Fen Jizhi on the shoulder and said, "Good child, don’t worry about Uncle Xin, I’m fine, just a bit emotional for a moment."

Then he seemed to think of something, lost in thought, and even forgot Fen Jizhi beside him.

Seeing that he was in a bad mood, Fen Jizhi could only get up to say goodbye and remind him to take care of his health.

Afterwards, Fen Jizhi met up with Bai Ruozhu and left the Xin family.

"Was the death of Xin Sheng’s son related to my grandma and the others?" Bai Ruozhu asked.

Fen Jizhi frowned, "It shouldn’t be. I don’t remember any connection. I’ll go back and inquire about it."

Bai Ruozhu nodded, "Thank you."

"No need to thank me. I know you’re not someone who gives up easily, and I also want to help Uncle Xin." Fen Jizhi said honestly.

Although no conclusion was reached on this trip, at least the purpose of Xin Sheng was understood. Bai Ruozhu thanked Fen Jizhi and then returned to the Diaojiao Building.

Before going in, she turned to look at the distant Peach Blossom Forest but did not see a trace of Feng Cheng, wondering where he had gone.

Early the next morning, Bai Ruozhu went to ask Jiao Ling for information, but Jiao Ling listened and said in confusion, "How could it be related to our family? Your grandma has always kept a low profile, and for the past few years, I’ve been sick, not even interacting with Xin Si. However, Xin Sheng kindly sent us some herbal medicine. Who told you that Xin Sheng resents us for his son’s death?"

"No one. It was my speculation, probably a wrong guess." Bai Ruozhu quickly said.

"Do you think the one who poisoned him transferred the poison to Xin Sheng?" Jiao Ling asked, troubled.

Bai Ruozhu shook her head, "That poison is my unique formula. Even if the other party’s Poison Skills are great and they can detoxify themselves, they can’t recreate the same poison. This poison can’t be transmitted to others through the blood or anything. Xin Sheng hasn’t detoxified yet, and at the latest, the poison will manifest in seven days."

"What will happen when the poison manifests?" Jiao Ling asked.

After asking, she regretted it a little, worried that she was too concerned about Xin Sheng and that Ruozhu and the others, who were the real victims, might be unhappy.

"I originally didn’t intend to take the life of the one responsible for poisoning, as he was just a go-between, so when the poison manifests, it will only cause a rash, making it easier for me to find him." Bai Ruozhu said.

"But why would Xin Sheng listen to the Second Elder?" Bai Ruozhu couldn’t figure it out. Could it be that the Second Elder sowed discord and gave Xin Sheng false information? But Xin Sheng wouldn’t believe it after just a few words, right?

Jiao Ling sneered, "Xin Sheng doesn’t participate in any sects and has nothing to do with the Second Elder on regular days. This must be some trick of the Second Elder’s. But now he’s recovering from injury, and his daughter-in-law is also reportedly ill. Fo Wen doesn’t care about affairs, so things should calm down for a while."

"Wait, aunt, did you say Fo Lanying’s mother, Du Fei, is ill?" Bai Ruozhu suddenly asked, "What illness?"

Martial artists are generally not easily ill, unless it’s due to injury or a mishap during cultivation.

"Not sure. She didn’t attend or help at last night’s banquet either, claiming to be ill, afraid people might think she was being petty with our family. She even let someone take a look at her, saying her complexion was pale and bad, didn’t seem like feigning illness." Jiao Ling said.

Bai Ruozhu suddenly widened her eyes, "How did I not think of this?"

"What?" Jiao Ling asked urgently, "What did you think of?"

"Elder Su previously said Xin Sheng’s Divine Sense was damaged, making it impossible for him to use the Soul Searching Technique anymore. In such a case, isn’t it better to use mental power to hypnotize him?" She explained to ensure Jiao Ling understood, "Hypnosis is implanting some information into his consciousness, making him believe it’s true and controlling his judgment."

"The mechanists of the Jiuli Clan have very strong mental power, there’s always such a method, right?" she asked.

Jiao Ling was stunned, "Such a method exists, but that’s an Evil Technique, not allowed to be cultivated within the clan. Also, whoever uses it..."

"The user has to pay a price. After using it, their Divine Sense is damaged, and they become weak for a while, just like Du Fei’s current situation!" Bai Ruozhu quickly said, "If my guess is correct, the Second Elder made Du Fei use the Soul Control Technique on Xin Sheng, making him believe that his son’s death was related to us, so he’d willingly poison for the Second Elder. He just wanted to avenge his tragically deceased son!"

"How could they exploit Xin Sheng like this?" Jiao Ling was so furious that her hands shook, "Let’s go find the Third Elder now, this must be clarified."

Bai Ruozhu nodded, now very certain. Last night, she witnessed Xin Sheng often lost in thought, initially thinking he just missed his deceased son, but now she realized it was because someone used the Soul Control Technique on him. Coupled with his previously damaged Divine Sense, he was already slightly dazed.

The two went to find the Third Elder, and coincidentally Bai Zepei came out. Bai Ruozhu called him over, and the commotion brought out the rest of the family. Bai Ruozhu bluntly recounted the situation in front of everyone again.

The Third Elder slammed the table, "Fo Hui, that bastard, he knows Xin Sheng’s situation is special and deliberately took advantage of Xin Sheng. Even if exposed, the clan members wouldn’t believe Xin Sheng would poison."

"Indeed, no one would believe it. If I had insisted that day, it would surely draw the elders’ displeasure." Bai Ruozhu said.

"Too sinister." The Third Elder clenched his fists so tightly they creaked. He’s not skilled at scheming, just focused on getting stronger, and if it weren’t for the smart kids at home, he would never have guessed this.

Bai Zepei coldly said, "Let’s go, gather the elders as witnesses, check Du Fei’s condition. Since the Soul Control Technique is an Evil Technique, she’ll face punishment no matter who she used it on, right?"

"But everyone prepare mentally, the blame might ultimately fall on Du Fei, and the Second Elder could at most be criticized for poor family management." Bai Ruozhu reminded.

"That’s too lenient!" Lin Ping’er said angrily.

"We’ve got to deal with them one by one." Bai Zepei said decisively.

Bai Ruozhu thought for a moment, "To be safe, I’ll privately check Du Fei’s condition first, so we don’t catch them and end up causing trouble."

"I’ll go, you don’t take risks." The Third Elder said and headed out. His martial arts are among the best in the Jiuli Clan, and since the Second Elder is injured now, visiting the Second Elder’s house should be fine.

The Third Elder quickly returned, looking solemn, "That woman Du Fei indeed has damage to her Divine Sense. Have the doctor check to determine if she used an Evil Technique."