Seeing that Su Xi had already presented the evidence, Ming Lan knew there was no point in denying it further. Faced with irrefutable proof, any other words would be superfluous.
Since her intentions were clear, Ming Lan no longer bothered to pretend. A cold smile crept onto her face, "That's right, I did all of this. I truly didn't expect you to still be alive."
Master Miao had guaranteed multiple times that there would be no slip-ups. Yet, not only did they fail to capture Su Xi and her companions, but they also lost so many people in vain.
When Old Master Ming heard Ming Lan admit to her actions, he trembled with anger. "What nonsense are you spouting? Have you been drinking tonight?"
With Su Xi being so formidable, wouldn't Ming Lan's actions provoke her? Not only would Ming Lan die, but the entire Ming family would be buried with her.
Su Xi looked at the furious Old Master Ming and calmly replied with a smile, "Old Master Ming, you don't need to worry. I didn't say this person is from your Ming family."
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Old Master Ming looked at Su Xi, bewildered by her words.
How could such a tall young woman standing before him not be a member of the Ming family?
Was she joking with him?
Hearing Su Xi's words, a look of resentment flashed across Ming Lan's face.
It was this woman named Su Xi who had ruined all her plans.
This person deserved to die.
Seeing the situation unfold, Su Xi smiled and explained, "Do you want to do it yourself, or shall I expose you?"
Upon hearing Su Xi's words, Ming Lan burst into laughter, "What does my great-aunt do have to do with you?"
As soon as Ming Lan finished speaking, black smoke erupted from her body, carrying a pungent, nauseating odor that made everyone feel dizzy and disoriented.
The sudden abnormal changes in their bodies made everyone realize something was wrong, and they hastily retreated.
For them, the priority was to escape.
After releasing the poisonous gas, Ming Lan's face broke into a smile.
Her poison gas was no ordinary concoction; it was a unique formula she had developed, capable of releasing a gas far more potent than hydrogen chloride.
For ordinary people, a single inhalation would cause their flesh to rot inch by inch, leaving only a pile of bones in the end.
With such close proximity, no one here could possibly survive.
Indeed, as the poisonous gas spread.
All the Ming family bodyguards collapsed to the ground, clutching their throats and struggling on the floor.
In just a short while, they had all ceased to breathe.
Then, their skin began to rot, inch by inch, eventually turning into piles of white bones.
Su Xi frowned as she looked at the piles of bones.
This Ming Lan was clearly not as simple as she appeared on the surface. She was indeed not as pure as she seemed.
However, using such a method to deal with her was far too simplistic.
Since Su Xi had decided to expose Ming Lan's actions, she certainly wouldn't be unprepared.
While Ming Lan was releasing the black gas, Su Xi drew a pistol from her person and, with a "bang," pulled the trigger.
This pistol was no ordinary firearm; it had been enhanced by her own strength.
Not only did it possess greater power, but it also had a warding effect.
Knowing that the Ming Lan before her was no longer a normal person and might be connected to the monsters they had encountered before, she knew that normal means wouldn't suffice.
Facing Su Xi's pistol, Ming Lan's face held a hint of mockery. Her body had been infused with a sacred artifact, making it indestructible. A mere pistol couldn't harm her.
However, before her smile could fully bloom, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her chest.
Looking down, she saw a gaping bloody hole in her chest.
Blood was gushing out, and the black blood that splattered onto the floor began to corrode the very tiles.
"Why?" Ming Lan stared at Su Xi in disbelief, wondering how a pistol could possess such power.
Su Xi smiled, pulled out the pistol, and shook it, "I soaked this in dog's blood beforehand, so it's no ordinary thing."
Ming Lan cursed Su Xi inwardly for her cunning, then hurriedly clutched her wound to prevent further bleeding.
Since Su Xi had taken action, she wouldn't let her enemy escape alive.
Therefore, seeing Ming Lan attempting to save herself, Su Xi unhesitatingly pulled the trigger again.
These two shots weren't just aimed at Ming Lan's body, but also at her head.
As the trigger was pulled, Ming Lan's entire body exploded into two halves, brain matter splattering everywhere, scattering across the floor.
However, when this brain matter landed on the ground, it bubbled like sulfuric acid, causing the entire floor to oxidize.
Seeing this, Su Xi felt a sense of helplessness.
This was simply too terrifying.
There wasn't a single normal part of her body; everything was poisonous.
When Old Master Ming saw that the dust had settled and the danger had passed, he stood up cautiously and asked, "Miss Su Xi, what is going on?"
The changes on the scene had been too rapid for him to comprehend. Moreover, he had been on the brink of death multiple times, leaving him no time to ponder what had happened.
Seeing his reaction, Su Xi replied, "Your granddaughter, at some point, was brainwashed by those who raise insects. She then became one of them. It's possible she may have even placed a蛊 (gu) on all of you to achieve her goals."
"Ah??"
Hearing Su Xi's words, Old Master Ming's jaw dropped in disbelief.
Had he himself been targeted?
He wondered if the hospital could detect it, and if not, what would he do?
Old Master Ming dropped to his knees and pleaded, "Miss Su Xi, you cannot stand by and watch! Please, examine me to see if there are any problems with my body."
He still had immense wealth to enjoy, and he didn't want to die so soon.
Su Xi nodded at Old Master Ming's request, "Don't worry, I won't let you die so quickly."
With that said, Su Xi placed her hand on Old Master Ming's body.
Examining a person for problems wasn't overly complicated.
When one had a蛊 worm, their pulse would become stronger.
Others might not notice such subtle differences, but Su Xi could detect it clearly.
Having confirmed this, Su Xi looked at Old Master Ming and said, "Fortunately, there are no蛊 worm problems with your body."
Relieved to be in the clear, Old Master Ming breathed a long sigh of relief.
However, before he could fully exhale, he heard Su Xi say, "While you are fine, I have discovered that you do not have much time left to live."
Old Master Ming…
Thank you. It would have been better if you hadn't told me.
The joy Old Master Ming had just felt vanished, leaving only weariness and despair.
With so much money, why was he going to die so soon?
Old Master Ming found it impossible to accept or comprehend.
Seeing the disappointment and terror on Old Master Ming's face, Su Xi smiled, "You don't need to worry too much. I am here for you."
Since she had identified the problem, Su Xi naturally had a solution.
Simply pointing out the problem without offering a solution would be rather disheartening.
Hearing Su Xi's words, Old Master Ming's spirits lifted instantly.
With a tense, slightly excited expression, he asked, "Really, there's a way?"
Su Xi nodded, her tone carrying a hint of displeasure, "What, you don't trust me?"
Did she not look trustworthy?
Old Master Ming quickly shook his head at Su Xi's question, "No, no."
Su Xi didn't dwell on his words and took out a scalpel, waving it in front of Old Master Ming.
"You have a tumor, I'll just cut it out for you," Su Xi said casually.
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Upon hearing Su Xi's words, Old Master Ming's face changed completely.
Cut out a tumor with *that*?
Was she really not joking?
Old Master Ming found it difficult to accept.
However, he didn't question it and quickly weighed his options.
He knew Su Xi was no ordinary person and wouldn't take unnecessary risks.
Since she had brought this up, she must have confidence.
Understanding this, Old Master Ming quickly made his decision, "I am willing to try."
Being able to live was more important than anything else.
Su Xi nodded upon hearing this, her liking for Old Master Ming's decisiveness growing.
The reason she went to such lengths to help Old Master Ming resolve his health issue was precisely because of this quality.
If not for this, she wouldn't have bothered.
Without hesitation, Su Xi raised the scalpel and, without any anesthetic, made a swift cut.
"Ah!"
As Old Master Ming cried out in pain, Su Xi began wiping her scalpel.
"Why are you yelling? You're not even in pain," Su Xi said helplessly.
Her speed was such that it was beyond what an ordinary person could perceive.
Huh?
Hearing Su Xi's words, Old Master Ming found that he felt no pain at all.
A smile appeared on his face, but it was quickly replaced by worry, "Miss Su Xi, is it all done?"
He felt no pain, so had it truly been successful?
He harbored doubts about the procedure.
Su Xi nodded and replied, "I have eliminated your cancer cells. You should live for another twenty years without issue. If you try hard enough, you might even be able to have children."
Su Xi wasn't bluffing; she was confident in her abilities.
Hearing this, Old Master Ming became overjoyed.
Tonight, he intended to test if his virility remained.
Seeing Old Master Ming's joy, Su Xi cleared her throat to remind him, "You can attend to those matters later. For now, there's something else we need to do."