Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

"Patriarch, I apologize on behalf of the Treasure Pavilion!"

The young man knelt before the old man with a plop, his face full of intense self-reproach and guilt.

This young man was none other than Ning Kang!

Immediately, someone in the surrounding crowd recognized him, "Isn't that Ning Kang?"

"The son of the Treasure Pavilion's Vice Pavilion Master Ning Luo—he just said he's apologizing on behalf of the Treasure Pavilion to this patriarch? Could it be that the medicinal pills from the Treasure Pavilion really have issues?"

"It's very likely, otherwise why would he come out to apologize?"

Whispers spread through the crowd.

The old man looked at Ning Kang with confusion, "Young man, why are you apologizing on behalf of the Treasure Pavilion to me?"

"Patriarch, you may not be aware, but my father is the Vice Pavilion Master of the Treasure Pavilion, Ning Luo. As I'm sure everyone has noticed, the Treasure Pavilion has been selling cheap medicinal pills recently. Actually, all these pills were concocted using inferior ingredients..."

Ning Kang's face was filled with sorrow as he continuously patted his chest, "I've always been advising my father and Nalan Qianqiu, telling them that this is an unconscionable act, and that they shouldn't do it! But they never listened to me—I'm of no importance and have little say..."

"I knew something bad was going to happen, but I never imagined it would really lead to someone's death."

"It's all my fault—if only I had exposed the scheme behind this sooner, so many people wouldn't have been deceived!"

Ning Kang's fists kept pounding the ground, producing thudding sounds. When he looked up again, his face was streaked with tears, "If only I had stopped them in time, it wouldn't have led to death. Look at this—this was a living person, and they didn't care about anything but making money..."

At that moment,

The crowd was in an uproar!

"What? The Treasure Pavilion actually concocted medicinal pills with inferior ingredients?"

"Isn't this going too far?"

"That's not right, isn't it said that all the medicinal materials in the Great Qian Dynasty are sold through the Beitang Family? Apart from them, no one else has access, so where did the Treasure Pavilion get these inferior materials from?"

Nangong Yi, hidden in the crowd, suddenly questioned out loud.

As expected, his question caught everyone's attention.

This was a scene that Ning Kang and Nangong Yi had orchestrated together, responding to each other. Ning Kang pretended to hesitate, making the others believe there were more secrets to uncover, "Ning Kang, rest assured and speak up boldly. We are all your strong backing!"

"No matter what sort of entity is involved behind this, we support you!" The crowd shouted one after another.

It was as if Ning Kang was a brave warrior daring to uncover the conspiracy.

Ning Kang feigned difficulty and finally gritted his teeth, angrily saying, "Alright, I, Ning Kang, will risk my life if necessary to bring the truth to light. These materials were supplied through Xiao Yi, the head of the Xiaoshanhe Institute. It is said that he sourced these materials from the black market in Beast Emperor City..."

Boom!

This news, like a bombshell, ignited the anger of the people.

Xiao Yi had once been to the Beast Emperor City and had returned with a group of powerful individuals—this news had long spread throughout the capital.

Compared with what Ning Kang had said,

The pieces fit together for the crowd!

Xiao Yi had cooperated with the Treasure Pavilion, he had been to the Beast Emperor City, so he brought the channel for these cheap, inferior materials. The two struck a deal, conspiring together to exploit the hardworking masses, earning money at the expense of people's lives!

"Damn it, I actually thought Xiao Yi was a good guy before, who knew he was so heartless?"

"This is scheming for money at the cost of human lives!"

"He must be severely punished!"

The public sentiment was inflamed!

The sound of condemnation was deafening.

Amidst the crowd,

Nangong Shengtian wore a smug look, laughing loudly, "Xiao Yi, oh Xiao Yi, will you not be completely discredited this time? This is what happens when you oppose me—I want you not only to fall from grace but also to die before me..."

Beitang Feng's figure suddenly appeared beside him, excitement on his face, "Ancestor Nangong, when do I make my move?"

"Not yet!"

Nangong Shengtian smiled crookedly, his face cold, "Wait for Nalan Qianqiu and the others to show up, then you take action."

"No problem!"

Beitang Feng nodded, looking at the angry crowd that seemed ready to smash the Treasure Pavilion, he shook his head, "Xiao Yi and Nalan Qianqiu are as good as dead this time, with no chance of turning things around. Ancestor Nangong is truly formidable, able to control these people with a simple flick of his fingers!"

"Hahaha, it's just standard procedure!" Nangong Shengtian said smugly.

Just at that moment...

Ning Luo and Nalan Qianqiu walked out of the Treasure Pavilion.

"Nalan Qianqiu, a life for a life!"

"Ning Luo, look at your son, he's the true man. You actually did such an atrocious deed for wealth; you deserve a thousand deaths!"

Facing the raging curses of the crowd.

Ning Luo's face was expressionless, as he just looked at Ning Kang before him, his gaze filled with coldness, but even more with despair and loss.

This was his son, after all.

Yet he had unexpectedly sided with outsiders, wishing to send his own father to death.

Nalan Qianqiu slightly raised his hand and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, this matter has not yet been clarified. Please give me some time, and I will definitely provide everyone with a satisfactory response!"

Ning Kang stood up, glared at Nalan Qianqiu and Ning Luo with fury, and said through clenched teeth, "Don't fall for their lies; they are just trying to buy time. With the power of the Treasure Pavilion, they might be able to use a hefty bribe to settle these issues later on." Continue your adventure with My Virtual Library Empire

"Ning Kang is right, we absolutely can't wait any longer!"

"The Treasure Pavilion is rich and powerful; if they choose to smooth things over in the end, they could completely cover up this incident!"

"If it's really being investigated, then let's see the proof right here and now..."

"We don't believe you..."

People shouted one after another.

Ning Kang held his chin high, looking at Nalan Qianqiu with smug satisfaction, "Master Nalan, you must have heard the voice of the people. You must explain yourself here and now; otherwise, this matter is far from over today!"

"Rebellious son, oh my rebellious son..."

Ning Luo's eyes were a blood-red hue as he glared at Ning Kang and roared furiously.

In fact.

When Xiao Yi told him that Ning Kang had secretly poisoned the pill furnace and stolen the secret recipe, there was still a sliver of hope and illusion in his heart.

But now...

Watching Ning Kang standing before him, head held high with an attitude of righteousness and menacing aggression, any last hope in his heart was thoroughly extinguished.

Whoosh!

Ning Luo let out a long breath of foul air, his vitality swirling around him like the wind.

A cold sharpness thrust directly at Ning Kang.

Ning Kang's complexion suddenly changed, and he thundered loudly, "Ning Luo, what are you trying to do?"

"What am I trying to do?"

Ning Luo snorted coldly, "I, as your father, ought to properly discipline an unfilial son like you!"

"You, you're trying to coerce a confession? I will not submit, I..."

The defiant rant of Ning Kang was abruptly interrupted by a scream.

Bang!

"Damn it, Ning Luo, you..."

"How dare you call your father by his name, I'll beat you to death!"

Bang bang bang!

"You..."

"What about you? You're nothing but an ungrateful animal!"

Bang bang bang!

Ning Luo's face showed no emotion as his fists fell relentlessly, a flurry of blows that left Ning Kang with a swollen nose and a face as bruised as a pig's head. Curled up on the ground, he whimpered and mumbled, spitting out bloodied, broken teeth from his mouth.

Shriek!

Everybody around gasped in shock, a chill running down their spines.

A glint of cold light flashed in Ning Luo's eyes: "If not for the master taking us in, how could you and I have come to this day? You dared to betray the Treasure Pavilion; you are no son of mine..."

Hum!

A longsword, gleaming with cold light, fell into Ning Luo's hands, ready to bring an end to Ning Kang.

But at that moment...

A cold snort echoed between heaven and earth: "Stop right there!"