"What did you say? That Qinghan herself should speak?"
Upon hearing Shen Lang's words, Gu Ding Tian acted as if he had heard the most ridiculous joke, sneering at Shen Lang, "Kid, do you think that's possible?"
What Gu Ding Tian meant by impossible wasn't that Gu Qinghan, his granddaughter, wouldn't reveal she was poisoned, but that once someone was infected with the San Shi Nao Shen Gu, they would be controlled by the蛊 worm for life. To be cured, death was the only option.
The reason the San Shi Nao Shen Gu could control others was because the worm resided in the person's central nervous system. Unless the brain died, the worm would not die.
"Old fart, you really are fearless, aren't you?"
Hearing Gu Ding Tian's words, Shen Lang looked at him with anger and said, "If you weren't my sister's grandfather, I'd really like to cut you down with a sword."
Shen Lang's words were not a threat; he truly wanted to draw his sword and strike down this old fart, Gu Ding Tian.
What does it mean to have a mind full of schemes?
This old scoundrel, Gu Ding Tian, was exactly that.
In their hearts, there was no familial warmth; there was only profit.
For profit, they could scheme against anyone, including their closest relatives.
In Shen Lang's eyes, such people were worse than dogs.
"Shen Lang, do not verbally attack others. Let's get to the business at hand."
Gu Ding Tian was a long-time friend of Song Sha Dao and held some influence in Nan Ling. Song Sha Dao did not want Gu Ding Tian to lose his life after losing face, so he said, "If what you say is true, I guarantee no one will touch you today. But if what you say is false, I will not protect you, even though you are my nephew."
"Nephew?"
Hearing Song Sha Dao's words, not only Shen Lang was stunned, but everyone present, including Gu Ding Tian, Gu Chao Xi and his wife, the Gu family members, Kong Wu Dao, Qi Tuo Jiang, and others, were all bewildered.
When did Shen Lang become Song Sha Dao's nephew?
However, very quickly, Qi Tuo Jiang, Song Sha Dao, and Ye Shi Shi, among a few others, understood. Since Song Qing Yi recognized Shen Lang as her godson, from this relationship, it was indeed appropriate for Shen Lang to call Song Sha Dao "Uncle."
And Song Sha Dao's words at this moment, while seeming like a warning to Shen Lang, were more like a warning to others.
Shen Lang was his nephew, Song Sha Dao's nephew. If anyone wanted to deal with Shen Lang, they had better have a legitimate reason, otherwise, they should weigh the consequences themselves.
"Uncle, don't worry, what I said is one hundred percent true."
Shen Lang was also someone who seized opportunities. Hearing Song Sha Dao's words, he immediately regained his composure and said with a smile, "When my sister speaks later, you will know the truth of the matter."
Saying this, Shen Lang walked up to Gu Qing Han and said to her gently, "Sister, it will be a little painful for a moment. Please bear with it."
After speaking, Shen Lang, who had recovered one-tenth of his Yuan Qi, raised his right hand. The two Tai Yi Divine Needles that had pierced the throats of Xue Shou and Ba Jian flew back into Shen Lang's hand as if summoned.
Although the golden needles pierced their throats, they did not attract any blood. This was the marvel of the Tai Yi Divine Needles – they killed without shedding blood.
Holding the two golden needles, Shen Lang activated the "Jie Zi Jue" (解字决) and "Ling Zi Jue" (灵字决) of the Tai Yi Divine Needles, and quickly inserted them into the back of Gu Qing Han's head.
The Tai Yi Divine Needle's "Jie Zi Jue" could resolve Gu (蛊), while the Tai Yi Divine Needle's "Ling Zi Jue" could repair Gu Qing Han's damaged brain.
"Ah—"
As the two golden needles were inserted, Gu Qing Han's eyes, which had been devoid of any emotional fluctuation, immediately filled with pain, and she let out a scream.
"It hurts, it hurts so much."
Gu Qing Han felt as if her brain were splitting open and cried out.
"Sister, please bear with it a little longer. It will be over soon."
Seeing Gu Qing Han in unbearable pain, Shen Lang channeled his remaining Yuan Qi into her body, forcibly dispelling her pain.
As Shen Lang's Yuan Qi entered Gu Qing Han's body, her pain was noticeably relieved, and Shen Lang accelerated the operation of the Tai Yi Divine Needles.
"Pfft—"
Two minutes later, under everyone's gaze, Gu Qing Han's pupils dilated, and she spat out a large mouthful of blood.
When all the guests saw the pool of blood Gu Qing Han spat out, they were so frightened that they immediately retreated seven or eight steps.
Disgusting, so disgusting.
Terrifying, so terrifying.
The blood Gu Qing Han spat out was dark and emitted a foul odor. In the blood, everyone saw a worm the size of a baby's thumb, with a grotesque and terrifying appearance.
This worm looked full of vitality, wriggling and emitting strange noises, sending chills down the spines of everyone present.
"This is... the San Shi Nao Shen Gu?"
Seeing this strange worm, Song Sha Dao frowned, then looked at Gu Ding Tian and said, "Elder Gu, I have always respected you. Now it seems you are not worthy of my respect at all. I never thought you would actually poison Qing Han for profit."
"I..."
Facing Song Sha Dao's accusation, Gu Ding Tian wanted to explain but was speechless, because Gu Qing Han's eyes, after spitting out the blood, regained their luster, and she appeared normal again.
"Grandfather, speak up. Why aren't you continuing?"
Gu Qing Han glared at Gu Ding Tian and asked.
"What is there for me to say?"
Gu Ding Tian had always been a man of his word in the Gu family, never to be contradicted. He never expected to be questioned by Gu Qing Han one day. He became somewhat enraged and lost his reason, saying to Gu Qing Han, "Even if it was wrong for me to have someone poison you, it was for your own good and for the good of the Qi family. What did I do wrong?"
"On the other hand, Shen Lang, a wild seed who appeared from nowhere, rudely disrupted today's engagement ceremony. He is the one who truly deserves to die."
"Ah—"
As soon as Gu Ding Tian finished speaking, he was suddenly sent flying as if hit by a truck, crashing heavily onto a stone pillar in the hotel lobby, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
Everyone looked and saw that Song Sha Dao had left the platform at some point and was now standing where Gu Ding Tian had just been.
Clearly, the one who had acted was none other than Song Sha Dao.
"Song Sha Dao... you attacked me?"
Gu Ding Tian had been friends with Song Sha Dao for decades. He couldn't believe Song Sha Dao would attack him, and the shock surpassed the physical pain.
"I wouldn't have, but you shouldn't have insulted my nephew."
Song Sha Dao looked at Gu Ding Tian coldly and said, "Shen Lang is my sister's recognized godson. If you call him a wild seed who appeared from nowhere, then what does that make my sister?"
"I, Song Sha Dao, have only one sister. Anyone who dares to insult my sister will pay the price, Shen Tian Jun is no exception, nor is the King of Heaven."
"You..."
Gu Ding Tian knew that Song Sha Dao doted on his only sister, Song Qing Yi, immensely. But he never imagined he would dote on her to such an extent. He was so shocked that he couldn't speak.
At this moment, Song Sha Dao no longer paid attention to Gu Ding Tian. His gaze turned to Qi Tuo Jiang and the heavily injured Kong Wu Dao and others, and he said lightly, "I have clarified the truth of the matter. Gu Ding Tian poisoned Gu Qing Han to control her engagement. Shen Lang, upon learning the truth, came to stop it. As a result, the Gu family's experts and five experts from the Kong family attacked Shen Lang with deadly intent. Shen Lang, in self-defense, killed six people."
"Gu Ding Tian, Qi Tuo Jiang, Kong Wu Dao, today's matter ends here. We will not pursue each other further. Who agrees? Who opposes?"