"W-what's going on?"
Sima Rui stared blankly at Qin Xuan.
He had expected Qin Xuan to come knocking, demanding answers, and he had been prepared.
But he never imagined that Qin Xuan would actually come specifically to thank him.
This left him somewhat bewildered.
"My virtuous nephew, could there be a misunderstanding...?"
"No, absolutely not!"
Qin Xuan shook his head and took out a brocade box.
Opening the brocade box, it contained hundreds of Spirit Stones and a Medicinal Pill.
"These gifts are specifically to thank Master Qi. Thanks to Master Qi's Pill Formula, we were able to successfully refine such popular Medicinal Pills."
Listening to these words, Sima Rui's expression subtly changed, and his sharp gaze fixed on that Medicinal Pill.
That's right, this Medicinal Pill was precisely the Blood Fusion Pill.
It was this type of Medicinal Pill from the Qin Family that had suppressed the Sima Family during this period.
Could it be that when Qi Yuanshan defected to the Sima Family, he deliberately held back a trick...
No, it's just a scheme to sow discord!
Sima Rui sneered.
Dare to play tricks with me? You're still too green!
"Alright, since my virtuous nephew has such good intentions, Master Qi, you should accept it."
Waving his hand, Sima Rui gestured for the maidservant to deliver the brocade box to Qi Yuanshan.
Qi Yuanshan had long been interested in the Blood Fusion Pill. He picked up the Blood Fusion Pill and examined it carefully, trying to deduce the Pill Formula, but after a long while, he couldn't figure it out.
"I've accepted the Spirit Stones, but I'm not familiar with this so-called Pill Formula."
Putting away the Spirit Stones and the Medicinal Pill, Qi Yuanshan lightly coughed, still making sure to clear himself of any involvement in front of Sima Rui.
Regardless of whether Sima Rui would be suspicious, it was best to distance himself from such matters.
"Great Master is truly modest. This is a Medicinal Pill we refined before. If it weren't for your guidance, how could we have refined a new Medicinal Pill in such a short time?"
Qin Xuan took out a Spirit Transformation Pill that had been refined previously.
Looking at the Spirit Transformation Pill, Qi Yuanshan understood much more clearly.
He had refined this Medicinal Pill, and he knew best if there were any problems with it.
At that time, he had poisoned all the Spirit Transformation Pills in the Medicine Refining Workshop, so how could this Medicinal Pill in Qin Xuan's hand be fine?
Could it be that the Qin Family really found a new Pill Master?
Not only him, but even Sima Rui was curious.
Qi Yuanshan had personally told him that all the Qin Family's Spirit Transformation Pills had been poisoned by him.
So what was going on with this Medicinal Pill?
"Virtuous nephew, may I examine this Medicinal Pill?"
Sima Rui said. Although he was not a Pill Master, relying on the Family's Legacy, he naturally had some accomplishments in the Dao of Pills.
"Of course!"
Taking the Medicinal Pill handed over by Qin Xuan, Sima Rui examined it, a hint of coldness appearing on his face.
This Medicinal Pill had definitely not been poisoned.
Even if the Qin Family could find a new Pill Master, the Medicinal Pills refined by each Pill Master would be different due to their techniques.
And this Medicinal Pill was absolutely the work of Master Qi.
He's lying!
"Let me see!"
By this point, Master Qi could no longer sit still. He walked over, took the Medicinal Pill, and examined it, cold sweat dripping down.
"Master Qi is truly loyal to the Qin Family!"
"Not only diligently refining Medicinal Pills, but also giving new Pill Formulas to his old master, truly touching."
Sima Rui spoke each word, the chill on his face deepening.
"Absolutely not!"
Qi Yuanshan said, hurriedly picking up the brocade box, placing the Blood Fusion Pill and the Spirit Transformation Pill in his hand.
"Qin Xuan, don't slander me with empty words. These Medicinal Pills have nothing to do with me!"
Seeing Qi Yuanshan grasp the Medicinal Pills in his hand, Qin Xuan's heart stirred, and he smiled slightly.
"I originally came to express my gratitude, but I never expected Master Qi to deny it. It's truly disappointing. Please return the Spirit Stones to me."
Qin Xuan shook his head with some 'regret' and left with the Spirit Stones.
"Family Head, this person definitely wants to sow discord!"
After Qin Xuan left, Qi Yuanshan hurriedly spoke, wanting to prove his innocence.
"I know!"
Sima Rui said blandly, but at this moment, he didn't look like he believed it at all.
"Family Head, give me some more time, and I'll immediately replicate this Blood Fusion Pill!"
By now, Qi Yuanshan was desperately trying to show his loyalty.
"Good, you'd better actually be able to produce it."
Sima Rui said, and then Qi Yuanshan left the main hall somewhat disheveled, heading towards the back courtyard.
Leaving the Sima Family, Qin Xuan sneered.
Since Qi Yuanshan had added ingredients to the Medicinal Pills here, he naturally had to return the favor to Qi Yuanshan.
"Since their Sima Family dared to poach from our Qin Family, I'll make them understand what price they have to pay for doing such a thing."
Qin Xuan spoke coldly, a murderous intent appearing in his eyes.
At this moment, in the Sima Family, Qi Yuanshan, who had arrived at the back courtyard, was wiping cold sweat while preparing to pack his luggage.
Replicating the Blood Fusion Pill?
What a joke.
He was merely a first-grade Pill Master. To deduce the Pill Formula from a Medicinal Pill and then use that Pill Formula to refine a Medicinal Pill was simply impossible for him!
The reason he said he would replicate it was merely to buy time.
Since the Sima Family suspected him and found him unreliable, there was naturally no need for him to stay any longer.
If he wasn't careful, he might end up like that apprentice from before, getting killed.
Thinking of this, he hurriedly wanted to rush back to his own courtyard.
To protect Qi Yuanshan, the Sima Family had settled him in the back courtyard.
And besides this Great Master Qi, there were also many Sima Family members in the back courtyard.
Because he was busy rushing back to pack his things, Qi Yuanshan was somewhat flustered at this moment, almost colliding head-on with a woman.
"Where did this fool come from? You don't even watch where you're going!"
A maidservant angrily scolded Qi Yuanshan. Qi Yuanshan looked up, about to explain a few words, but when he saw who was in front of him, he immediately froze.
This woman was a new concubine Sima Rui had taken, and she was usually very favored.
This concubine was aware of Qi Yuanshan's status, so she didn't scold him too much, merely frowned and walked away.
But at this moment, Qi Yuanshan felt a surge of heat throughout his body, and his gaze towards the woman became agitated.
In his eyes, this already curvaceous and incredibly beautiful woman became even more alluring.
An uncontrollable desire immediately sprouted in his heart.
"Wait!"
Qi Yuanshan called out. Hearing this, the woman stopped, and just as she was about to speak, she saw Qi Yuanshan pounce on her.
"Help, quick, help!"
The maidservant screamed in terror from the side.
Qi Yuanshan, with red eyes, hugged the woman and was about to force himself on her!
"You, you're looking for death!"
The maidservant's shouts brought Sima Rui. By the time Sima Rui rushed over, the scene was already extremely unsightly.
Sima Rui was furious, and in his extreme anger, he struck Qi Yuanshan with a palm.
"Thud!"
Qi Yuanshan was merely a Pill Master, his cultivation not even at Foundation Establishment. He was struck through the heart by a palm and died instantly!