Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

Chapter 380: Chapter 169: Ying Zheng: It’s Really Efang!! (2)

He is the chief disciple of Xu Fu, the head of the Elixir Hall. With Xu Fu out seeking herbs, naturally he assumes the responsibilities of the head and takes charge of the Elixir Hall.

"Report to the deputy head."

"Today, we crafted fifty Refreshing Pills and fifty Dragon Tiger Pills," an alchemist respectfully replied.

"Hmm."

"Our Elixir Hall is deeply trusted by the Great King, thus we cannot afford any mistakes." Xu Lin nodded solemnly.

At this moment.

The sound of armor and footsteps approached.

"Deputy head, something terrible has happened."

"Many Imperial Guards have arrived outside the hall."

"They have surrounded our Elixir Hall."

A servant hurriedly ran up.

"Imperial Guards?" Xu Lin’s face showed a hint of bewilderment.

This moment!

Footsteps rapidly approached the hall door.

With Ren Xiao leading the way, many Imperial Guards followed behind him.

"Commander Ren Xiao, what is the meaning of this?"

Xu Lin stepped forward and asked in surprise.

"On the orders of the Great King, seal the Elixir Hall, apprehend all alchemists and servants, and take them to Zhangtai Palace," Ren Xiao coldly commanded.

Immediately.

Ren Xiao waved his hand.

The Imperial Guards rushed in, beginning to apprehend people.

"Why is this?"

"Has our Elixir Hall done something wrong?" Xu Lin asked in horror.

"Once you arrive at Zhangtai Palace, you will understand."

Ren Xiao cast a cold glance, waved his hand: "Take them all away."

"Injustice, injustice!"

"We don’t know what crime we have committed, how can we be taken like this?"

"We are innocent..."

Everyone from the alchemists to the servants in the Elixir Hall began to cry out injustice.

But none of the Imperial Guards showed them any sympathy, as they were directly fulfilling orders from the King of Qin and thus wouldn’t heed their pleas.

Soon.

Outside Zhangtai Palace.

Hundreds of people were brought, including alchemists and their servants.

"Great King, it is an injustice!"

"Great King, we have done nothing wrong."

"Great King..."

Outside Zhangtai Palace, cries of injustice rang out.

For them.

Being suddenly taken was completely bewildering.

Inside the palace!

Listening to the cries outside, Ying Zheng’s face grew increasingly grim.

Then.

He slowly stood up.

"Great King."

"They have crafted pills intending to bring harm to the Great King. There’s no need to speak further; just dispose of them directly."

Zhao Gao, who rarely spoke, spoke up at this moment.

Ying Zheng looked at Zhao Gao with disbelief, and under this gaze, Zhao Gao felt a chill in his heart.

"I want them to die understanding, and moreover, I want to ask if they know that the Spirit Pill is poisonous." Ying Zheng coldly remarked.

He directly walked towards the hall’s exit.

When he saw Ying Zheng emerge.

Xu Lin, feeling he saw a savior, immediately pleaded humbly: "Great King, for what reason are you capturing us? We have committed no crimes nor faults."

"Do you know if the Spirit Pill is poisonous?" Ying Zheng coldly asked.

Upon these words.

Most of the alchemists looked puzzled, but a small portion of them showed a change in expression.

And all this was observed by Ying Zheng.

"It seems quite a few of you know the Spirit Pill is poisonous."

"For many years, I have trusted you deeply, yet you have crafted Poison Pills to plot against me."

"I will not tolerate you."

"Bring them."

"All of them to Tingwei, have Li Si interrogate them severely."

"Judged as guilty of conspiring to harm the monarch."

Ying Zheng waved his hand and commanded coldly.

Upon hearing this.

Everyone was frightened into kneeling.

"Great King, spare us."

"Great King, spare us."

"I did not know, I really did not know."

"How could the Spirit Pill be poisonous, how dare I harm the Great King..."

Soon cries of injustice sounded again.

But Ying Zheng showed no emotion.

With merely the charge of poisoning the monarch, their entire clans were to be wiped out.

"Great King."

"Could there be some hidden truth to this?"

"I have always learned according to my teacher’s teachings, there can’t possibly be poison." Xu Lin struggled, ultimately yelling towards Ying Zheng.

Ying Zheng waved his hand.

The surrounding temple officials immediately took out some dead rabbits.

Afterwards, Ying Zheng directly turned away.

"Do not argue further."

"To test if the Spirit Pill was poisonous, during this period, the Great King has been ordering tests."

"These rabbits were all poisoned by the Spirit Pill."

"In total, twenty rabbits died one after another, each dying within four days after consuming the Spirit Pill."

"Do you understand the implications?" Ren Xiao coldly stared at Xu Lin.

Looking at these dead rabbits, and seeing Ying Zheng decisively turn away.

Xu Lin was utterly panicked, slumping down onto the ground.

Soon.

The Imperial Guards moved decisively, escorting these alchemists directly to Tingwei.

This action naturally drew the entire Xianyang into shock, the court was alarmed.

Within the Lord’s Mansion!

"My lord."

"Have you received the news?"

"All the alchemists from the Elixir Hall have been imprisoned by the Great King."

Wang Wan rushed into the Lord’s Mansion.

"Yes, I’ve received the news."

"It is said the Spirit Pills crafted by these alchemists were all poisonous."

"The news from Tingwei is that they intended to harm the Great King." Fusu replied seriously.

"I did not expect."

"In the past, the Great King always treated these alchemists with great hospitality, and especially trusted Xu Fu immensely, yet now the entire Elixir Hall has been imprisoned." Wang Wan remarked with some emotion.

"Conspiracy against the monarch carries such grave consequences; these alchemists will all meet their end."

"But what was the reason behind this matter?" Fusu pondered curiously.

"The old minister has a secret report."

"It is rumored."

"It was because of Zhao Feng." Wang Wan suddenly lowered his voice, his tone filled with strong apprehension.

Fusu was taken aback: "Zhao Feng?"