Song Hao then repeated to Tang Yu what Gu Xiaofeng had said.
"That was close! If it weren't for Hong Huang's betrayal and Diao Cheng's concerns about Gu Xiaofeng, he would have already taken action against you. So, this kind of danger from Tianyi Group will no longer exist in the future." Tang Yu was surprised but relieved.
“Right now, only the people from the Gate of Life and Death remain. Fortunately, Gu Xiaofeng has a special relationship with you, so he won't break off relations and forcibly search for you at Wansongling for the time being. The danger we face has been reduced by more than half. However, Gu Xiaofeng is the most difficult person to deal with, so we can't be careless,” Tang Yu said.
“As long as Ji Dongyang doesn’t show his face, Gu Xiaofeng won’t be able to do anything to us. Inform Xiao Wu to strengthen security measures at Baicaoyuan. We can draw capable personnel from the security departments of both the pharmacy and the pharmaceutical factory,” Song Hao said.
“Song Hao, according to Gu Xiaofeng, the plan that Tianyi Sect carried out against Grandpa’s family back then went wrong. It shouldn’t be your father’s responsibility… nor Mr. Qi’s responsibility. So please forgive them in this matter,” Tang Yu said.
"The process itself doesn't matter; what matters is the serious consequences. Don't talk about this anymore; I will never forgive them," Song Hao said, shaking his head.
Upon hearing this, Tang Yu sighed inwardly and said nothing more.
The next day, Song Hao, Tang Yu, and Luo Feiying arrived at the Hundred Herbs Garden.
Accompanied by Qiu Ru, Song Hao first visited Li He. Li He's demeanor had improved somewhat compared to the previous two days, but upon seeing Song Hao, he still seemed somewhat timid, sitting there only chuckling coldly.
"Your needle actually subdued Senior Brother Li He! It seems that there really is something that can overcome something else!" Luo Feiying said with emotion.
“His condition can’t be delayed any longer; if it goes on, things might get worse. Let’s go see that Ji Dongyang,” Song Hao said.
Qiu Ru led Song Hao, Tang Yu, and Luo Feiying around a medicinal herb garden and into a large house. The place was very secluded, and even those outside could not see what was happening inside.
Luo Feiying thought to herself in surprise, "That Ji Dongyang was indeed hidden in the Hundred Herbs Garden by Song Hao. He really trusts me and doesn't hide anything from me." She felt extremely grateful.
Qiu Ru opened a hidden door and said, "He's in the basement. You can go down now. I'll stay upstairs and keep watch to prevent anyone from coming in."
"Hehe! You really did build such a secluded place here; you can hide anything here!" Song Hao praised with a laugh.
Qiu Ru smiled upon hearing this and said, "It was originally used to store some special medicinal materials, I didn't expect it could be used for something else."
Following the steps down into the underground, there was lighting; it was a large cellar, divided into several spaces. In a stone chamber, Song Hao finally met Ji Dongyang, whose face was filled with fear.
Upon seeing that it was Song Hao and the others, Ji Dongyang's fear turned to joy, and he greeted them with a smile, "So it's Brother Song. I thought so many people were here to capture me."
"Don't worry, it's very safe here. It's just that you'll have to make do for now," Song Hao said. He then looked around the stone chamber. It was about the size of a typical room, furnished with a bed, a television, and even a refrigerator for storing convenience foods.
"This Qiu Ru is indeed thoughtful and considerate." Song Hao nodded secretly.
"Song Hao!" Ji Dongyang knelt down before Song Hao, crying, "Thank you for saving me, otherwise I really would have had nowhere to run."
Song Hao quickly stepped forward and helped Ji Dongyang up, saying, "Don't be like this. Since you trusted me and found this place, I should do my best to protect you." Recalling that he himself had once been in a similar desperate situation, Song Hao felt a pang of sorrow in his heart.
“Song Hao, you are a truly good person! I have decided to pass on the entire elixir of medicine to you as a way of repaying your life-saving grace. With your medical skills, you can learn it in a month. Apart from you, I will never pass it on to a second person in the world until my death,” Ji Dongyang said sincerely.
"Thank you for your kindness!" Song Hao smiled nonchalantly, "This technique is indeed amazing, but it's not of much use to me for now. I can't spare a month to learn from you either, as that would interfere with a lot of important work. If you're interested, we can talk about it later."
Ji Dongyang was greatly surprised and astonished upon hearing this. This was a secret medical technique that many people would fight tooth and nail to obtain, and he had been voluntarily passing it on to Song Hao, yet Song Hao had shown little interest. He was utterly perplexed.
"However, Brother Ji, I have a favor to ask. Could you please use your magic to save someone?" Song Hao then said.
Ji Dongyang hesitated for a moment and said, "I need to see the person I'm treating before I can diagnose and treat them. But it's not convenient for me to leave here right now."
Song Hao laughed and said, "It's alright. This person is right here in the Hundred Herbs Garden. I'll have Yingying bring him here later. I would appreciate it if Brother Ji could use his divine magic. This patient is special. It would be quite difficult for my Heavenly Physician Hall to treat him. Why not take a shortcut and let your Ji family's incurable remedy try it out?"
"All diseases in the world are governed by numbers, and since they are within those numbers, there is no disease that cannot be cured," Ji Dongyang said confidently.
Tang Yu and Luo Feiying exchanged astonished glances. Even if Ji Dongyang was exaggerating, it was enough to demonstrate the miraculous effects of the incurable remedy. Otherwise, this person wouldn't have such a confident attitude.
"Alright! Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Ji," Song Hao said happily.
"Ji Dongyang, now we want you to confirm something. You need to carefully recall the scene when your grandfather, Senior Ji Xuan, was murdered," Tang Yu said.
Upon hearing this, Ji Dongyang became somewhat agitated and said angrily, "I will never forget those three murderers in my life! They are the three people you were going to hand me over to Shangqing Temple. At the time, I thought you were in cahoots, but thinking about it later, you probably didn't know that they were the murderers who killed my grandfather, otherwise you would have tied me up and handed me over to them long ago."
"Did you see those three people attacking Senior Ji Xuan? Who struck first?" Song Hao asked impatiently.
“I didn’t see who started it. When I got home, I saw those three people standing next to my grandfather’s body. I was terrified and hid in the shadows, too scared to come out. So I quietly ran away,” Ji Dongyang said.
"So, you didn't see these three people commit the crime!" Song Hao said with delight.
“They are the murderers. They have clearly just killed Grandpa and haven’t had time to leave yet,” Ji Dongyang said.
"By the way, Song Hao, you seemed to have said that those three people were from Shangqing Temple, and you are fellow disciples with them. You're not going to hand me over to them, are you?" Ji Dongyang asked again, feigning panic.
“Those three are indeed my senior brothers,” Song Hao said. “But rest assured, I will not hand you over to anyone unless you do so willingly. Furthermore, I must tell you that you may have misunderstood my three senior brothers. From what I understand, when they arrived at your house, Senior Ji Xuan had already been murdered. They hadn't even left when you happened to witness it. I admit they were also interested in the Divine Formula of No Medicine, but based on my understanding of them, they wouldn't commit murder to steal it. Therefore, the one who murdered Senior Ji Xuan must be someone else.”
Ji Dongyang listened, seemingly believing but not quite, and lowered his head, saying, "Regardless of whether they are the murderers who killed Grandpa, anyone who comes to steal the Divine Formula is no good person."
"What you said might have some truth to it. Curiosity and desire can really change a lot of people," Song Hao sighed, shaking his head. At this moment, Song Hao still dared not make a final determination as to whether Wu Guo and the others were the murderers of Ji Xuan. After all, they were present at the murder scene and had a motive for murder, so they could not escape suspicion.
“Brother Ji, you’ve brought trouble to me, especially the last two days, which made the situation quite complicated. Fortunately, we’ve resolved most of it ourselves. However, the biggest danger to you hasn’t left yet, so please be patient and stay here. Do not show your face in public, and do not leave the Hundred Herbs Garden. Otherwise, if you fall into their hands, I will not be able to get you back,” Song Haofu instructed again.
“I’ll do as you say. I’d be willing to live here for the rest of my life,” Ji Dongyang nodded in agreement.
“It will take time to truly resolve your issues. Time heals all wounds. Alright, you should rest now. I'll come see you again when I have the chance,” Song Hao said. He then turned and walked away.
"Song Hao! Thank you!" Ji Dongyang said, standing there with tears of gratitude in his eyes.
Song Hao smiled upon hearing this and left first.
Qiu Ru led Song Hao, Tang Yu, and Luo Feiying to a living room and served them a medicinal tea.
“According to Ji Dongyang, he did not see the murderer who killed his grandfather Ji Xuan with his own eyes. So, the suspicion against your three senior brothers can be largely eliminated. Moreover, I feel that the murderer is indeed someone else,” Tang Yu said.
"Without concrete evidence to prove their innocence, we cannot draw a final conclusion. After all, they were present at the crime scene and had a motive, which is undeniable. Let's put this matter aside for now," Song Hao sighed.
Chapter Sixteen: The Most Ordinary Thing is the Most Amazing