Mu Jiuzhang did not understand the first half of Ye Lingyuan's statement.
This was because no one had ever associated his name with "Mu Jiuzhang."
However, upon hearing the latter half, he sneered, "I killed my brother? What proof do you have?"
Ye Lingyuan said coldly, "Sha Sha and Xiao Xuan Zi are the proof!"
"Ha... Haha... Hahahaha..."
Mu Jiuzhang burst into laughter and said, "Who would believe two children? But if I say you killed him, then you truly killed him. Even if I killed him, it was you who killed him!"
His words were a bit convoluted, but their meaning was clear: he intended to frame Ye Lingyuan.
"Is that so?"
A strange light flashed in Ye Lingyuan's eyes as he said coldly, "Release Sha Sha, and I will spare your life!"
Mu Jiuzhang sneered, "Release her? Do you think I'm that foolish?"
The chilling aura around Ye Lingyuan intensified. "You are indeed not that foolish, but... you are very stupid!"
As his voice fell, the surrounding elemental forces surged rapidly.
Mu Jiuzhang felt his body suddenly being restrained by something, which greatly alarmed him.
Before he could react, his hands felt empty.
Mu Shasha, whose vital points had been held, was already in Ye Lingyuan's grasp.
What power was this?
Mu Jiuzhang was shocked.
After rescuing Mu Shasha, Ye Lingyuan discovered that her entire body was dark and her breath was weak, clearly showing signs of poisoning.
He did not have time to deal with Mu Jiuzhang and quickly took out a strengthened universal antidote pill, giving it to Mu Shasha.
Then, he placed his palm against Mu Shasha's back and gently expelled spiritual energy, helping her absorb the medicinal effects quickly.
Soon, Mu Shasha's aura grew stronger, and she slowly opened her eyes.
Tears streamed down her face as she threw herself into Ye Lingyuan's arms and began to cry uncontrollably.
"Big Brother! Father is dead. Will you help me kill him and avenge Father?"
"Alright!"
Ye Lingyuan comforted her softly, his gaze towards Mu Jiuzhang growing even colder.
This was because he realized that although Mu Shasha had been rescued, the poison within her had not been completely expelled.
In other words, the poison Mu Shasha had been afflicted with must belong to the category of ancient and rare poisons, or be comparable to them.
Otherwise, it would not be possible for even the strengthened universal antidote pill refined by Zi Linling to be ineffective.
It seemed he would have to take Mu Shasha back to the Azure Dragon Empire and hand her over to Zi Linling for treatment.
Upon receiving Ye Lingyuan's assurance, Mu Shasha's mind relaxed, and she fainted again.
Ye Lingyuan gave her another strengthened universal antidote pill. Holding her in one arm, he extended his other palm, circulating spiritual energy to create a suction force that pulled Mu Jiuzhang into his palm.
"Speak! What poison did you give her?"
With his life held in Ye Lingyuan's hand, Mu Jiuzhang's previous arrogance was replaced by fear.
"I... I don't know what that poison is."
"Hmm?"
Ye Lingyuan's eyes turned cold. The spiritual energy in his hand immediately penetrated Mu Jiuzhang's skin and bones, affecting his internal organs.
Mu Jiuzhang's internal organs were instantly covered with dense cracks.
"Ugh!"
Blood flowed from the corners of his mouth.
"Pfft!"
Fragments of his internal organs were also expelled.
Ye Lingyuan was prepared. The moment Mu Jiuzhang vomited blood and organ fragments, he threw him to the ground.
Of course, the restrictive power of the elemental forces on him had not disappeared.
"I'll ask you again, what poison?"
"Pfft!"
Mu Jiuzhang vomited another mouthful of blood and organ fragments before gasping, "I don't know! I just casually picked up a bottle from that table and fed it to her!"
"Hmph!"
Ye Lingyuan snorted coldly and said, "Killing you now would be too easy for you! I will spare your life, and you can wait for Sha Sha to wake up and claim it herself!"
As he spoke, the power of elemental forces surged into Mu Jiuzhang's body, shattering his meridians and bones.
This rendered Mu Jiuzhang completely crippled. Even with bone-mending pills and marrow-cleansing pills, he would never recover.
This was because injuries caused by elemental forces could only be healed by elemental forces.
However, at this point in time, there were only four individuals who controlled the power of elemental forces on the entire Tianyuan Continent.
Apart from Ye Lingyuan, there were only Zi Linling, Zi Guochang, and the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Ao Xiang. None of them could save Mu Jiuzhang.
Therefore, Mu Jiuzhang was destined to become a cripple, awaiting revenge from Mu Shasha.
After finishing this, Ye Lingyuan used the power of elemental forces to throw Mu Jiuzhang outside the courtyard.
Then, he walked out holding Mu Shasha.
Of course, Xiao Xuan Zi followed behind him.
Outside the house, a crowd had already gathered, three layers deep and three layers out.
The reason for so many people was naturally Ye Lingyuan's doing.
As a person who was taciturn in front of outsiders, if it weren't for the purpose of publicizing Mu Jiuzhang's actions, why would he have argued with Mu Jiuzhang like that?
Therefore, when Mu Jiuzhang had arrogantly revealed his intentions, Ye Lingyuan had already used the power of elemental forces to construct a sound transmission channel, broadcasting Mu Jiuzhang's arrogant words throughout the entire Poison Sect.
This was why these people were present – they were there to condemn Mu Jiuzhang, a disgrace who had killed their sect leader!
Thus, the moment Mu Jiuzhang was thrown out, he was bombarded with numerous poisons and venomous insects.
Of course, those who acted had their limits, so the poisons and insects would only cause Mu Jiuzhang immense suffering without taking his life.
This was because they wanted Mu Jiuzhang to face judgment from the Law Enforcement Hall of the Poison Sect.
However, when these people saw Ye Lingyuan emerge carrying Mu Shasha, they immediately abandoned Mu Jiuzhang and surrounded Ye Lingyuan.
"Get out of the way!"
Ye Lingyuan reprimanded coldly.
Although it was a reprimand, his voice contained undisguised anger.
"Release the Young Sect Master!"
Several elders of the Poison Sect stepped forward and said vigilantly to Ye Lingyuan.
"I repeat, get out of the way!"
The chilling aura around Ye Lingyuan was almost solidifying.
"Release..."
"Esteemed Elders!"
Xiao Xuan Zi interrupted the elders. "Esteemed Elders, Junior Sister has been poisoned. This elder brother is taking her to be treated. Please do not delay!"
"The Young Sect Master is poisoned? Who did it?"
Several elders asked in unison.
It was evident that they cared deeply for Sha Sha.
Given Sha Sha's endearing nature, she was always beloved.
Xiao Xuan Zi pointed at Mu Jiuzhang, who was unrecognizable on the ground, and said, "It was him!"
The elders exchanged glances and looked at Ye Lingyuan vigilantly. "If that is the case, then Your Excellency should hand over the Young Sect Master to us for treatment!"