Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 648 Medical and Martial Arts Dual Cultivation, just like that! [2nd update]

Chapter 648: 648 Medical and Martial Arts Dual Cultivation, just like that! [2nd update]

From the first moment he saw Ye Wanlan, Su Mufeng realized that he and Lin Shiyuan had both been deceived!

His deception could be explained by his unfamiliarity with Ye Wanlan.

But what about Lin Shiyuan?

Lin Shiyuan’s reputation as the Female Zhuge in the capital was renowned, with her sharp perception, even someone as aged as Su Han Yan, who had lived for over three hundred years, struggled to hide anything from her.

How did Ye Wanlan manage to do it?

Or perhaps, was this the Lin Family’s trick?

In truth, had Ye Wanlan and Lin Shiyuan reached an agreement to pretend and deceive him?

Su Mufeng thought this the most likely possibility. He wouldn’t believe Ye Wanlan had the skill to act under Lin Shiyuan’s nose.

"Your Lin Family... Hmph!" Thinking of this, Su Mufeng sneered, "You think if you deal with our Su Family, your Lin Family can stand alone? Don’t forget, when it comes to truly supreme martial arts, you must look at the Huo Family!"

The Divine Strategy Spear Technique and Heavenly Movements Nine Swords were reputed as the strongest individual close-combat martial arts, extremely destructive.

In close quarters, a Musician of Heavenly Sound was certainly no match for a Divine Strategy Military member.

Therefore, the Five Great Families of Yunjing were all aware that the Xiang Family, with Imperial Martial Arts in hand, naturally ranked first.

Second after the Divine Strategy Army was the Huo Family, with comprehensive martial strength exceedingly high.

Due to their special nature, the Rong Family and Su Family did not have an exact ranking.

As for the Lin Family, it merely managed to be ranked third!

Lin Shiyuan held such a high standing within the Lin Family, even surpassing the Supreme Elder Lin Zhushuang because under her leadership, the Lin Family had the potential to overtake the Huo Family or even the Xiang Family!

But regardless, the five families adhered to a customary rule that absolutely forbade significant conflict with the Su Family and Rong Family.

Whether in times of chaos or prosperity, Taiyi Medical Practitioners and Masters of Great Purity were indispensable and crucially important.

Could the Lin Family be planning to violate the agreement?

"Lin Family?" Ye Wanlan nodded slightly, "The Lin Family is the third, and the Su Family is the first."

"What do you mean by first and third?" Su Mufeng’s eyes chilled, "Ye Wanlan, appearing here alone, don’t think you can surpass Lin Shiyuan to make me—"

His words abruptly halted.

Su Mufeng’s eyes widened as he looked at Ye Wanlan, who had suddenly appeared before him, grabbing his throat with that slender and strong hand.

"Medical and Martial Arts Dual Cultivation, nothing much after all." Ye Wanlan’s voice was indifferent, "Unable to advance the Taiyi Medical Skills, nor able to progress further in martial arts. Is this how Su Han Yan taught you?"

Su Mufeng couldn’t speak.

Because the scene before him far surpassed his understanding.

Such speed...

Such attack...

And it’s purely hand-to-hand combat!

Was Ye Wanlan’s status in the Lin Family merely that of an ordinary disciple?!

At that moment, Su Mufeng also felt the looming and undisguised intent to kill.

Ye Wanlan truly wanted to kill him!

Su Mufeng’s body trembled uncontrollably, blurting out, "All of this was Su Ningxiang’s doing, she was always targeting Su Xueqing. I just wanted to know about my ancestor, I didn’t involve myself in the rest!"

"All of this was Su Ningxiang’s doing?" Ye Wanlan asked slowly, "Su Ningxiang is malicious, yet isn’t she also your scapegoat?"

"!"

Su Mufeng’s pupils contracted again.

At this moment, he was more puzzled than frightened.

The matter of Su Ningxiang being his scapegoat was known only to him and Su Han Yan, even the Su Family Elder Group was unaware of the reasons behind it. How did Ye Wanlan know...

"All the wrongdoings were done by Su Ningxiang. She bore the infamy and ultimately faced punishment." Ye Wanlan spoke dispassionately, "But what about you, who incited her to act? Years ago, you first sensed the threat from Xueqing, didn’t you, Young Master Mufeng?"

Despite being phrased as a question, the tone was declarative.

Su Mufeng’s expression became increasingly uncertain and shocked.

Indeed, three years ago, he first recognized the threat posed by Su Xueqing, subtly urged Su Ningxiang, and eventually led to her substituting Su Xueqing’s herbs, resulting in a serious medical mishap.

But it was also him who pleaded with the Su Family Elder Group to spare Su Xueqing’s life.

This way, even when Su Ningxiang’s deeds were someday exposed, he would still appear innocent and gain a favorable reputation.

Moreover, the proposal of Su Family taking appointments by limited number was his idea, carried out by Su Ningxiang.

Despite appearing virtuous, the deaths he caused were more than those by Su Ningxiang.

Nevertheless, Su Mufeng didn’t care; to achieve great things, who among them did not build it upon the lives of the innocent?

"Hypocritical and insincere are perfect descriptions for you." Ye Wanlan seemed to chuckle, "Just like your ancestor, corrupted to the core."

Su Mufeng took a deep breath, striving to keep his tone steady, "What exactly...what exactly have you done to my ancestor?!"

"Any last words?" Ye Wanlan asked once more.

"I..." Su Mufeng opened his mouth, having already understood the implication, "You...it’s impossible! You couldn’t have killed my ancestor!"

As he spoke, three Silver Needles suddenly flew out from his mouth.

These Silver Needles had always been hidden under Su Mufeng’s tongue, to be launched should he be approached closely.

With such close-range attack, Ye Wanlan was bound to perish!

However, what happened next again defied Su Mufeng’s imagination.

As the three Silver Needles shot forth, they seemed caught by some invisible force suspended mid-air, unable to advance even half a step, only emitting a humming sound.

"Flattering deception, the Orchid Tongue." Ye Wanlan turned her head slightly, "It has no lethal force."

Su Mufeng’s face instantly turned pale, his lips trembling violently, "Who exactly are you..."

His final doubt remained unspoken, as he forever descended into eternal slumber, filled with unyielding reluctance and bewilderment.

Ye Wanlan withdrew her hand, her eyes narrowing faintly. She did not bury Su Mufeng on the spot but instead selected a place and threw him into the Lin Family’s territory.

Even though Su Mufeng had not become the Su Family Head, his importance to the Su Family was undeniable.

After being out for a day and a night without returning, the Su Family Great Elder was worried, "Who can find Mufeng? Please ensure he doesn’t do anything foolish!"

Housekeeper Su instructed guards to search for him, also contacting members from other great families, hoping they would assist in the search.

It was that morning when Steward Lin discovered the lifeless Su Mufeng, frightened enough to rush to report to Lin Shiyuan.

Even Lin Shiyuan was slightly surprised, "Su Mufeng is dead?"

"True as can be, Miss Shiyuan!" Steward Lin said shakily, "I am the first to find him, told no one else, came straight to you."

"You’ve done correctly." Lin Shiyuan had calmed down, "Someone is trying to pin Su Mufeng’s death on us."

Steward Lin expressed anger, "But what gains from killing Su Mufeng? We have no interest conflict with the Su Family."

"Now is not the time for such discussion." Lin Shiyuan said icily, "Dispose of Su Mufeng’s body, avoid letting others see."

"Yes, Miss Shiyuan!" Steward Lin wiped his sweat and immediately went into action.

Lin Shiyuan furrowed her brows, deep in thought about who was provoking the clash between the Lin and Su families.

However, things didn’t go as planned, and Steward Lin didn’t succeed in disposing of Su Mufeng’s body in time; the Su Family had already arrived.

"Mufeng!" Madam Su screamed, her legs buckling, collapsing onto the ground, "Mufeng, my son!"

Su Mufeng’s death wasn’t cruel, but his face retained a trace of fear, indicating he had experienced something terribly shocking or inconceivable before his death.

Su Mufeng dying in the Lin Family was an enormously grave matter!

"The Lin Family maliciously killed a core disciple of our Su Family!" The Su Family Great Elder was furious, "Do you seek to start a war?!"

The Lin Family Elder Council rushed over in haste.

"This is impossible!" The Great Elder of Lin Family declared, "We have no grievance with Mufeng, why would we kill him?"

Who, was it?