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When Su Yu went over, Xiao Bao was already awake, lying on the bed bored, not knowing what to think.
“What are you thinking about?” Su Yu walked over to Xiao Bao and sat down, looking at him.
“Dad, I still haven’t figured it out.” Since waking up, he had been pondering a question.
He not have close contact with Hou Shijie, nor did he eat anything he gave, yet still ended up poisoned?
“Tell me about it.”
“I had a contest with Hou Shijie, but that was a few days ago. Yesterday, I only exchanged a few words face-to-face with him. How did I get poisoned?” Xiao Bao told Su Yu about his perplexing problem.
“I ate the same things in the academy as my brothers did. Why am I the only one affected?” Xiao Bao couldn’t understand. Where did he go wrong that he ended up poisoned in the end?
And in the end, he was poisoned with two different kinds.
Su Yu paused for a moment, then reached out to ruffle Xiao Bao’s head. “The ancients say, it’s not necessarily about ingesting it. Some of the things you’ve come into contact with could be the source of the poison.”
“They checked yesterday. A book you often read was found to be poisonous. Just touching it or eating while touching it could lead to poisoning.”
In addition, there was another reason, but Su Yu didn’t tell Xiao Bao.
Listening to Su Yu’s words, Xiao Bao frowned slightly. “Is there really such a thing?”
“Indeed.”
Xiao Bao’s mood suddenly soured. “Dad, can I still go to the academy? Is my poisoning related to Hou Shijie’s family?”
“It is. His father knows about this matter as well. As for whether he knows, it’s hard to say.”
Hou Shijie had always lost to Xiao Bao, always wanted to defeat him but never had the chance. He had previously lost face in front of so many people. If he wanted to retaliate against Xiao Bao, he had the motive.
Xiao Bao sighed heavily, looking troubled. “Dad, I’m really in a tough spot.”
What a mess.
“Once I settle the matter with Hou Shijie’s family, and after Uncle Nan Qiao and I retrieve the Red Fire Lotus from Nanjiang, the other medicinal herbs should also be collected. By then, your uncles Wan Gu and Bai Qi can detoxify you. You’ll be fine soon,” Su Yu reassured Xiao Bao.
“Before that, don’t go to the academy. Nan Qiao said that even if there are gu worms to suppress the cold poison, once someone brings along drugs that trigger the cold poison, you’ll still be poisoned.” That’s why he didn’t want Xiao Bao to go to the academy.
Even if the chances were slim, he wouldn’t allow such a thing to happen.
Xiao Bao nodded reluctantly. “Dad, I understand. But I really want to give Hou Shijie a beating.”
“There will be a chance.” Even if there wasn’t, Xiao Zhi wouldn’t let Hou Shijie off.
“That’s true.”
When Xiao Zhi arrived at the academy today, he kept a cold face, which made those who were close to him couldn’t help but ask Ming Feiyang and the others.
They just shook their heads without saying much.
Hong Yi, sitting next to Xiao Zhi, was also in a very bad mood. “Big Brother Xiao Zhi, I want to go back.”
He wanted to go back and see how his brother was doing.
Facing Hong Yi, Xiao Zhi’s eyes softened a bit.
He reached out to ruffle Hong Yi’s head. “Dad and the others are busy right now. If we go back, they won’t be able to take care of you. Let’s stay at the academy. Some people need to be properly dealt with.”
Only then did Hong Yi remember they had things to do and couldn’t just leave like that.
“Okay, I’ll definitely help my brother get revenge,” Hong Yi said earnestly.
Xiao Zhi didn’t say much. As for seeking revenge, it was more suitable for him to handle.
In the morning, everything was peaceful. But in the afternoon, while practicing martial arts in the training ground, Hou Shijie walked over, looking arrogant as he glanced at Xiao Zhi. “Where’s Zhiqin?”
Xiao Zhi glanced at Hou Shijie but didn’t say anything.
The others couldn’t be bothered to pay attention to Hou Shijie either.
The atmosphere instantly became tense, but it seemed like Hou Shijie didn’t notice at all. He continued speaking, “Wasn’t Zhiqin still so arrogant yesterday? Why isn’t he coming to the academy today? Are you scared now?”
Seeing the smugness in Hou Shijie’s demeanor, Xiao Zhi understood everything perfectly.
With a cold gaze, Xiao Zhi said, “It seems you know everything.”
The smile on Hou Shijie’s face instantly froze, then he smiled at Xiao Zhi, “What are you talking about? Why do I feel like I don’t quite understand?”
His deliberate ignorance made Xiao Zhi’s eyes turn cold.
“Su Zhxiao, what do you think you can do to me?”
Xiao Zhi looked calmly at Hou Shijie, not erupting in anger because of his words, nor showing excessive irritation.
With dedication, Xiao Zhi continued practicing martial arts under the guidance of his master, not even sparing a glance at Hou Shijie.
As Xiao Zhi descended from the training ground, Hou Shijie once again came to provoke him. “I wonder if Zhiqin is still alive?”
Xiao Zhi’s steps paused for a moment as he turned to look at Hou Shijie.
Amidst the tense gazes of everyone, he walked up to him and raised his hand, landing a punch on Hou Shijie’s face.
Hou Shijie was caught off guard by Xiao Zhi’s sudden action.
“Su Zhixiao, how dare you hit me?”
“I’ll hit you, what do you want to do about it.” Xiao Zhi looked at Hou Shijie with cold eyes.
Ignoring everyone’s attempts to stop him, he beat Hou Shijie half to death.
Looking at Hou Shijie lying on the ground, barely breathing, Xiao Zhi lowered his eyes and said, “Hou Shijie, my father will personally settle the score with yours over your family’s affairs. Dare you say another word against Xiao Bao, and I’ll send you to meet King Yama before him.”
“Don’t even talk about reporting to the authorities. Why don’t you call the county magistrate and the governor to see if they’ll help you?” Xiao Zhi said to Hou Shijie, each word pronounced with emphasis.
“You dare to poison Xiao Bao and still have the audacity to come swaggering in front of me. Even if I kill you, would your father dare to say anything?” Xiao Zhi spoke coldly.
The people who were close to Xiao Bao and Xiao Zhi were shocked to hear Xiao Zhi’s words. Xiao Bao didn’t come to the academy today because he was poisoned?
They looked at Hou Shijie lying on the ground, then at Xiao Zhi with a stern expression.
No wonder Xiao Zhi looked so grim when he arrived at the academy today, not saying a word unless necessary.
They had spent a considerable amount of time with both Xiao Zhi and Xiao Bao, so naturally, they knew how much Xiao Zhi doted on Xiao Bao.
Now, with Xiao Bao possibly poisoned and Hou Shijie daring to swagger in front of Xiao Zhi, questioning whether Xiao Bao would survive, who else but Xiao Zhi would teach him a lesson?
He was simply acting foolish.
“Su Zhixiao, is Xiao Bao alright?”
Xiao Zhi shook his head. “He’s fine.”
Hou Shijie, upon hearing Xiao Zhi’s words, chuckled sinisterly. “Well, Zhiqin deserves it. Who told him not to give me face?”
“Su Zhixiao, you’re only deceiving yourself. I know better than anyone what poison he’s been afflicted with,” Hou Shijie sneered.
“He wasn’t frozen to death already, was he?”
Xiao Zhi had only suspected before that Hou Shijie knew about this matter, but now he was completely certain. Not only did Hou Shijie know about it, but he was also the one behind it.