My Co-renting Lady Boss

Chapter 2171: Chapter 2167: The Plan Failed

"Uncle Ba, I am also part of the family, and I can recognize Intestine Piercing Dog Poison. I’ve already used the antidote from this bottle. Otherwise, do you think I could have come before you alive having contracted Intestine Piercing Dog Poison?"

Zeng Qing handed the green bottle to Chu Bashan. At this point, the bottle had already turned dark gray, but Chu Bashan understood it was because the elixir inside had been used.

"Father, something’s happened."

The door to the living room was pushed open from outside, and a frail-looking young man came inside.

Chu Kuang’s gaze fell on Zeng Qing, whom he recognized as the Deputy Hall Master of the Tianpo City medical hall, one of the few Elixir Cultivators in Tianpo City, skilled in crafting Hemostatic Pills.

Years ago, Chu Kuang still remembered his intention to win over this Elixir Cultivator named Zeng Qing, but he had shown completely disdainful of the Chu Family, even boasting in a restaurant that the Chu Family wasn’t worthy of him.

"Coming in without prior notice; how improper. Forget it, just say what’s the matter."

Chu Bashan glared fiercely at Chu Kuang before speaking.

Chu Kuang glanced at Zeng Qing, then coughed and said, "Father, could you step outside with me?"

"Speak up if you have something to say. Zeng Qing is not an outsider; he’s your uncle’s biological son. By seniority, you should call him Third Brother."

Chu Bashan glanced at Zeng Qing and then explained Zeng Qing’s identity to Chu Kuang.

Chu Kuang’s eyes widened; he hadn’t expected that the proud alchemist from Tianpo City was actually one of the Chu Family.

But given the arrangements within the family, he understood.

Chu Kuang awkwardly smiled at Zeng Qing, "Third Brother, I never thought you were one of us. I’m sorry for what happened before."

"Never mind, brother. I didn’t take it to heart; all was done for the family. Go ahead, what happened that made you so panicked."

Within the family’s internal council, Zeng Qing’s status was not inferior to that of the current Chu Family Head, so he did not care about Chu Bashan’s opinion and directly asked.

Chu Kuang took a deep breath, "Third Brother, Father. Our previous plan in Tianpo City failed. No one expected that the guest from Tian Huansheng’s Commander Residence brought a powerful Elixir Cultivator who actually cured the Intestine Piercing Dog Poison."

"What? The Elixir Cultivator you mentioned, is he called Tang Ming?"

Zeng Qing stood up abruptly, and at this point, he finally realized Tang Ming’s identity. It turned out he was a guest of Tian Huansheng’s residence.

Zeng Qing inwardly cursed, "Good one, Tian Huansheng. You promised me the position of Hall Master, and I gave you so many good things. Now, you turned around and had your people bite me."

"Third Brother, how did you know? I’ve just found out. His name is Tang Ming. He is the guest-official of Tian Huansheng’s junior, Meng Liang. But because he treated Lan Yancha’s precious granddaughter, he was retained in Tianpo City."

Chu Kuang shook his head helplessly; this plan had been in the making by the family for a long time. If the high levels of Tianpo City were to go to war with Lan Yancha again, the Chu Family would have a chance to dominate Tianpo City once more.

But who could have thought, the appearance of Tang Ming disrupted everything.

"Not only was he retained in Tianpo City, but he has already become the Hall Master of Tianpo City’s medical hall. He even used Intestine Piercing Dog Poison against me. If I didn’t have the antidote for the Intestine Piercing Dog Poison, I would have turned into a puddle of mush by now."

Zeng Qing snorted coldly, and Chu Kuang, standing at the door, raised his eyebrows.

The atmosphere in the room became strange; Zeng Qing’s pupils constricted, as if something had dawned on him, causing his whole body to tremble.

"Does anyone know you came?"

Chu Bashan took a deep breath. If Lan Yancha took the lead, the Chu Family could reassert control over Tianpo City with ease.

But not only hasn’t Lan Yancha gone to war with Tianpo City, but he has also stayed in Tianpo City. Everyone knows he definitely wants to get to the bottom of this.

And since Zeng Qing has the antidote for Intestine Piercing Dog Poison, Tang Ming will surely tell Lan Yancha about this.

Thus, Zeng Qing won’t be able to return to Tianpo City; if he does, he’ll surely fall into the hands of Lan Yancha and Tianpo City’s high levels.

To calm Lan Yancha’s anger, even if Zeng Qing is not involved in the matter, the high levels of Tianpo City will make sure he’s implicated.

"Only Luo Meiniang knows I left the city; she doesn’t know where I’m headed."

Zeng Qing sighed helplessly.

Chu Bashan patted his shoulder, "Qing-er, you’ve been through hardships these years. From now on, go follow the old ancestor and cultivate properly. I’ll handle the rest."

Tang Ming and Guo Muye went to the City Lord Mansion overnight. Mu Ta was quite surprised by their visit. He had just sent Tang Ming to the medical hall, and Tang Ming brought Guo Muye over, saying he had something important.

If it weren’t for Guo Muye and Tang Ming, Mu Ta felt he would definitely be furious.

But now, Mu Ta merely looked at Tang Ming and Guo Muye with a sullen face, "Hall Master Tang, Elder Guo, we just met. Is there anything you couldn’t say before, making it necessary for you to disturb people’s sleep?"

Tang Ming glanced around at the surrounding servants. The servants of the City Lord Mansion knew what to listen to and what not to. They quickly left the small living room where Tang Ming and Guo Muye were being entertained.

Guo Muye turned and closed the door, then took out a Soundproof Talisman and pasted it on the door, "City Lord, something’s happened."

"What? What exactly happened? Tang Ming, you tell me."

Mu Ta wasn’t foolish; the caution exercised by Tang Ming and Guo Muye, plus Guo Muye’s pale face, clearly indicated the gravity of the situation.

"City Lord, you know the poison I extracted from Master Lan Yancha’s granddaughter’s body, right? I know who crafted this poison."

Tang Ming’s words were shocking, and they left Mu Ta dumbfounded.

After the meeting with Lan Yancha, Tang Ming was sent to the medical hall.

Originally, Mu Ta planned to return home and rest, but two guests had arrived at his house. These two weren’t strangers; they were Han Ya and Tian Huansheng.

At this moment, the trio was in another living room, discussing the poisoning of Lan Yancha’s granddaughter.

The incident of Lan Yancha’s granddaughter being abducted and placed in Tianpo City’s market for sale seemed ordinary at first. But due to her poisoning, and the self-destruction of the person selling her, it revealed that there must be forces behind this matter.

However, they were unsure who these forces were. They only knew that whoever it was intended to stir conflict between Lan Yancha and the high levels of Tianpo City, causing turmoil in the city.

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