Shi Guang’s injuries turned out to be so severe!

Shi Jianye, along with the other three ’Jian’ generation members, visibly relaxed. As long as Shi Guang wasn’t deserting them, they would continue supporting Shi Guang as the rightful heir.

No one doubted what Beisitian said. Her identity spoke for itself, and doubting her was akin to doubting the Qingyu School. At this juncture, even if someone had doubts, who would voice them? Forcing Qingyu to openly support Shi Guang would make Shi Jianbo’s efforts futile.

Shi Jianye immediately stood up, "We initially thought you abandoned the family to save your own skin, so... do your words from earlier still count?"

Shi Guang took a deep breath and nodded, "They count."

Shi Jianye immediately walked over to Shi Guang, accompanied by three other members of the ’Jian’ generation.

Shi Jianbo’s face darkened as he said mockingly, "Don’t forget, Shi Guang can’t give you the antidote!"

Shi Yun immediately stood up, pointing at those few people, "That’s right, don’t forget the poison in your bodies hasn’t been neutralized. Are you uncles planning to die with Shi Guang? Think about the Shi Family. If everyone ends up like you, the Shi Family will be wiped out!"

Beisitian glanced at Shi Yun—arrogant and cocky—but who would have thought he had such a scheming mind, threatening not with poison but with the Shi Family’s future.

Shi Jianye showed no hesitation as he stood by Shi Guang’s side. Among the other three, one joined Shi Guang, but the other two hesitated.

Shi Guang said nothing more to persuade them. After weighing their options, the two returned to their seats. Whether it was for their own safety or the Shi Family’s future, Shi Guang would no longer rely on them.

But considering they had treated him decently in the past, he would ensure they had a good life in their later years.

Shi Jiantong inwardly chuckled; indeed, this could reveal many things. Some people in the Shi Family knew about Beisitian’s ability to neutralize the poison, but such an important matter wasn’t openly discussed.

Only a few in the Shi Family were aware, all of whom supported Shi Guang. The people from the small village were also sworn to secrecy.

They gathered and decided not to spread the news. Regardless of Qingyu’s continued support, they had to pay a significant price. Besides, they wanted to use this issue to get rid of some internal leeches. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Shi Jianbo coldly eyed the two, "It’s a pity. I recall your poison acts up in two days, doesn’t it? Hehe."

What nonsense about righteousness, as if it were more important than their own lives!

Shi Jianye closed his eyes. The time for the poison to act was likely near.

Shi Jianbo saw that Shi Jianye was unmoved and snorted. Such a person wasn’t worth keeping—harboring so-called loyalty and righteousness only led to a dead end. Without life, what’s loyalty worth?

Shi Jianbo turned to Beisitian, "I would normally welcome Doctor Bei, but the Shi Family has some family matters now, and we can’t attend to you right away; I ask for your understanding."

His implication was clear: this was a Shi Family affair. She could observe but shouldn’t interfere.

Beisitian smiled slightly, "No need to worry."

Shi Jiantong was concerned that Beisitian might be caught in Shi Jianbo’s narrative. Indeed, this was a Shi Family matter, and outside interference lacked legitimacy, but they needed Qingyu’s help.

Shi Jianbo then looked at Shi Guang and said slowly, "The position of Family Head is said to be hereditary, but it should belong to the competent. Even if you didn’t abandon us, what accomplishments do you have to lead the Shi Family? Even you might be unsure of the Shi Family’s future direction."

Shi Guang, at only eighteen, was very young for such a heavy responsibility, which was a concern for many. If he were in his twenties with social experience and maturity, he might command more respect, and Shi Jianbo wouldn’t use this weakness against him.

Shi Jiantong coldly interrupted, "What do you mean by accomplishments?"

Shi Jianbo said nothing, but Shi Yun spoke up, "In Uncle Jianbo’s village, there were no casualties. Even if they were captured briefly, they weren’t humiliated. Where was Shi Guang then? Oh right, recovering from injuries, unable to protect himself, let alone others!"

Shi Jiantong scoffed, "Is that what you call accomplishments? Hmph, do you know how you were rescued? Did they suddenly decide to release you, or did Hawkeye know of the Shi Family’s predicament out of nowhere?"

This question brought silence to the room. They had been pondering why Hawkeye came to their rescue. They assumed someone had spread the word, prompting Hawkeye’s arrival. Now, could that be wrong?

Shi Jiantong snorted, "Shi Guang seemingly went to Beijing to seek Qingyu’s help. Did you forget? Without Doctor Bei of Qingyu’s deep infiltration, locating us and tracking the Qing Yan’s trail to dismantle the opponents, could Qing Yan have allowed so many Blood Circles to be destroyed?"

If they believed in Qingyu’s aid, what Shi Jiantong said aligned with reality. Otherwise, with Blood Circles’ tight control, the Shi Family couldn’t have been held captive for over a month without sending out any messages.

Shi Jianbo saw the changing expressions around him and remained confident. Even if Shi Guang showed accomplishments, what then? He could get an antidote, but Shi Guang couldn’t.

Shi Jianbo smirked, "That’s worth acknowledging as Shi Guang’s major contribution."

He spoke this as if he were the Family Head, angering Shi Jiantong into a fury, "How dare you say that!"

Ignoring him, Shi Jianbo addressed Shi Guang, "Accomplishments aren’t just about that. Can you get the antidote? If not, what’s the Shi Family’s future, following you to death?"

His words quieted the restless room.

Shi Guang lowered his eyes, then chuckled coldly, "May I ask, Uncle Jianbo, where did you get your antidote?"

Shi Jianbo’s eyes darkened, "Does it matter where it’s from? What’s important is allowing the Shi Family to flourish."

Shi Guang raised an eyebrow, "By becoming Qing Yan’s minion?"

The hall erupted in shock. All eyes turned to Shi Jianbo, who feigned indifference, "Childish accusations. Do you know the penalty for slandering the Family Head? If I were as you claim, would I also have been imprisoned by the Blood Circle?"

Shi Guang’s face turned cold, but just as he was about to retort, he felt a gentle pull beside him. Turning slightly, he saw it was Beisitian, "Don’t worry, there’ll be a resolution soon."

Shi Guang was momentarily stunned, then nodded. Just then, someone hurriedly ran forward, making way, and whispered something to Shi Jianbo, whose face suddenly changed!