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Chap 781

Chapter 781: Evidence, truth revealed

Between the hush, tears, and smile, Head Elder Ling continued his cruel narrative. He spoke of Little Qi’s childhood in the Poison Sect’s forbidden grounds, which was innocent and carefree. It was his only source of comfort in his lifetime, but also the beginning of his nightmare. Gu Yuntian had hid Little Qi in the forbidden grounds and taught him how to distinguish medicine from poisonous plants, as well as the poison arts.

“Heavens, the medical academy really did collude with the Poison Sect!” someone shouted in the lull. Finally, Gu Yuntian came to his senses and desperately denied the claims.

“Ridiculous! This is nothing but false charges! Ling Guyi, this old man has treated you well, but why are you making up lies to slander me? Who can believe such a thing?”

“Gu Yuntian, you know best of all whether it’s true! I coaxed you back then, but you insisted on having things your own way!” Head Elder Ling raged back. Gu Qishao had already forced him onto a dead end. He knew nothing good for him would come of exposing the truth today, but Gu Qishao had told him it was better to make sure Gu Yuntian ended up even more miserable! Gu Yuntian had taken a single step to the top as academy head, but what about him? He couldn’t even qualify as a department head now thanks to the induced labor scandal. Yet Gu Yuntian had forsaken their old bonds to insist on driving him out!

He, Ling Guyi, was a man with a temper too!

“Verbal statements are no guarantee!” Gu Yuntian’s forehead was soaked in sweat, but he still held onto his last line of defense and remained calm. “Ladies and gentlemen, just listen to this, just listen! Can you believe things like this? Ling Guyi can even do something as inhuman as induced labor, so how can we believe his words?”

“Too absurd! If that’s really the case, then how could that child still be alive?” Department Head Lin piped in.

The crowd finally recovered from their shock. Logically speaking, Head Elder Ling’s words really sounded inconceivable!

“It...it shouldn’t be true, right? Tang Li?” Ning Jing muttered.

“It shouldn’t…” Tang Li wasn’t certain. “Who could survive after all that?”

Most of the crowd were still doubting their ears, but Han Yunxi didn’t budge. Her eyes were still fixed on Gu Qishao, because she finally understood where Gu Yuntian had gained his knowledge of infant care and illnesses! She dearly wished to doubt Head Elder Ling, but she had no choice but to believe him. Right now, she just wanted to take a good look at Little Qi, almost as if he’d disappear if she didn’t keep her eye on him. Unfortunately, her vision had long turned blurry with tears.

She had no idea whether Little Qi was joking or not anymore, but she couldn’t see him! She couldn’t see his face! 

He was still smiling as he slowly turned to face the crowd. For some reason, they shut up instantly at the sight. Although they all doubted Head Elder Ling’s account, they were still looking at Little Qi with eyes of disdain, caution, and vigilance as if he was a freak. Under their gazes, Gu Qishao remained easy and carefree. Shrugging his shoulders, he grinned and said, “Verbal statements are no guarantee, so let’s bring out the proof.”

The silence grew intense. Even Gu Yuntian held his breath. Proof?

How could he have any evidence?

But then a medical apprentice arrived with a chest in tow, huffing and puffing as he ran to the stage. “Qi gege, the thing you wanted is here.”