Su Luo couldn't be bothered with fighting. It was too tiring.
Since she had confirmed Uncle Zhong was problematic, she might as well quickly summon the elders and Senior Brother to handle it.
A resonant voice pierced the night sky. Su Luo channeled her spiritual energy and shouted, quickly alarming the servants.
The courtyard was brightly lit, and within moments, several elders and Li Tianjue arrived.
"What's going on?" The Third Elder, being impatient, ran over with his clothes not fully on and his bare feet showing.
The other elders were much the same. Some had only put on one shoe, while others had fastened their robes incorrectly. Their hair was disheveled like a bird's nest, and their clothes were in disarray, clearly having just scrambled out of bed.
Only Li Tianjue was spotless, his hair even neatly combed, making Su Luo wonder if he was truly a night owl.
"Su Luo, it's late at night. Why aren't you sleeping and making trouble here?"
Li Tianjue stared at her, then glanced at Uncle Zhong and the group of uneasy servants beside him.
To prevent Su Luo from lodging a complaint, Liang Zhong spoke first, bowing respectfully. "Esteemed Elders, Young Master Li, it is my fault. I have been living incognito and pretending to be deaf and mute all these years, only wishing to take good care of the young master. I did not expect Miss Su to misunderstand."
If he hadn't been discovered and couldn't escape, he wouldn't have resorted to this tactic.
He would get through this hurdle first, then find an opportunity to kill that girl.
Upon hearing the mute servant of so many years speak, the elders were all astonished. "Liang Zhong, you... you can speak?"
"What exactly is going on?"
"You've been deceiving all of us... all these years!"
Looking at the elders, who were only surprised and not suspicious, Su Luo sneered. She pointed her sword at Liang Zhong and said, "Grandpas, Senior Brother, he is lying! He is the spy lurking in Qingxu Heaven who poisoned Fifth Brother."
The elders were greatly shocked, and even a flicker of disbelief crossed Li Tianjue's eyes.
Liang Zhong shook his head with a bitter smile, looking wronged. He bowed deeply to everyone. "If you elders and Young Master Li believe I am a spy, I am willing to die to prove my innocence. I only beg that this matter is not told to the young master, as I do not wish him to be sad."
"Ai, what are you saying."
The Fourth Elder waved his hand. "Liang Zhong, as long as you haven't done anything wrong, we won't kill innocent people. You have worked hard all these years taking care of Qi'er, and we wouldn't wrongly accuse you without reason."
The First Elder's eyes widened. After calming himself, he walked up to Su Luo and asked sternly, "Little Su, have you made a mistake? Even if Liang Zhong can hear and speak, it doesn't prove he's the one who harmed Qi'er, does it?"
Su Luo was unhurried. She glanced sideways at Liang Zhong and explained the situation with the Ganlin Dew.
"He himself is one piece of evidence. If he hadn't been refining Ganlin Dew, his hands wouldn't have become so fair and tender, like a woman's. Moreover, the unfinished Ganlin Dew is in his room; it can be found with a search."
Liang Zhong's expression changed. He hadn't expected Su Luo to possess such an ability.
But he still insisted stubbornly, lowering his head. "This old servant has never refined Ganlin Dew, nor do I know what it is..."
"It's under the floor tile in front of his bed. Just pry it up, and you'll find it."
Su Luo had already discovered it with her Divine Eye Mirror but only revealed it now.
Hearing this, everyone, if not fully convinced, became somewhat suspicious. The First Elder's expression turned grim. "Someone, go search!"
Two servants hurried inside.
There was a commotion from the room, as if something was being pried up. Soon, they emerged, holding a white porcelain bottle. "First Elder, there is indeed a hole under the floor in front of Uncle Zhong's bed. This is what we found."
Now, the six elders stared at Liang Zhong with unfriendly eyes.
Liang Zhong suddenly lunged forward, grabbed the porcelain bottle, pulled out the stopper, and drank it all. After drinking, he spoke with a tone of indignation and being wronged, exclaiming, "If it is poison, then let this old servant die from it! It is better than being wrongly accused!"
His behavior made the elders unsure again.
"Little Su, you making all this commotion... could you have made a mistake?"
"Liang Zhong, you concealed the truth, so it's understandable that Su Luo suspects you. But don't be too impulsive."
Although the First Elder didn't think Liang Zhong was a spy, after all, everything he had done for Qi'er over the years was evident to everyone. However, they also held Little Su in high regard, and she might be able to cure Qi'er. They didn't want to wrong either of them.
Seeing that Liang Zhong was unharmed, the Fifth Elder believed him to some extent and smoothed things over. "It's too late now. Why don't everyone disperse? We can discuss any matters tomorrow."
"No! If we wait until tomorrow, he might just slip away."
This spy was indeed cunning.
He knew that Ganlin Dew was not poisonous but merely served to neutralize toxicity. Otherwise, how would he dare to drink it in front of everyone!
It was necessary to reveal the trump card.
Su Luo put away her long sword and said unhurriedly, "Actually, you are not Uncle Zhong. The real Uncle Zhong was killed by you eighteen years ago. You took his identity, and to avoid exposure, you deliberately feigned deafness and muteness. Furthermore, your cultivation has not been crippled; it is concealed by the ring you wear on your hand."
Everyone looked at Liang Zhong. Indeed, he wore an inconspicuous jade ring on his hand.
"Do you dare to take off the jade ring and let everyone see your true appearance?" Su Luo stared at him, her gaze chillingly cold.
"..." Liang Zhong's expression finally changed.
He could pretend to be deaf and mute, but his cultivation could not be hidden.
Suddenly, Li Tianjue, like a phantom, appeared before Liang Zhong, seized his hand, and removed the jade ring.
The next moment, Liang Zhong's cultivation was fully revealed, visible to all six elders present.
"Liang Zhong, you scoundrel, you spy!"
The Third Elder, with his fiery temper, was the first to curse loudly. "It's you! After harming Qi'er for so many years, tell us! Why did you harm him? I will kill you!"
As the Third Elder was about to charge forward, the Fourth Elder moved faster, flicking his sleeve towards Liang Zhong. A surge of qi, like an invisible fist, struck him fiercely.
Liang Zhong's face contorted in a grimace. He no longer bothered with pretense and, carried by the force of the punch, flew several yards away, about to escape into the night.
Su Luo shouted, "He has suppressed his cultivation! Don't hold back, everyone!"
Li Tianjue flashed and plunged into the night.
The two quickly engaged in combat, fists striking with thunderous force, and the wind raging. In an instant, they moved from the ground to the treetops.
His long-term infiltration finally exposed, Liang Zhong hated Su Luo deeply but could do nothing about her. He only wanted to escape quickly and hide in a secret place. Otherwise, if he failed, he would eventually face punishment from his superiors.
He knew Li Tianjue's abilities best. Immediately, he raised his hand, intending to use poison against him.
"Senior Brother, be careful! He uses poison! He is also skilled in the Yin Yang Seven Absolute Hands, has concealed corpse-dissolving powder in his sleeve, and the wooden hairpin in his hair is hollow with a poisoned needle inside. His shoe tips also have mechanisms that can shoot out hidden weapons!"
Liang Zhong heard this and cursed loudly, "Shut up! Say one more word, and I'll kill you..."
All his hidden cards had been revealed by her.
This damned girl had only arrived today, how could she know so much about him? Did she have x-ray vision?
Boom!
Distracted for a moment, Liang Zhong was struck by Li Tianjue's fist and plummeted from the treetops.
He broke countless branches along the way.
He landed heavily on the ground, almost fainting from the pain. Clutching his groin, tears streamed down his face—it was over, his testicles were shattered!