This person is none other than Qin Chuan!
At this moment, Mu Yuncang also saw Qin Chuan and his expression slightly changed—Qin Chuan was actually able to withstand his strike?
He was a half-step Pure Yang realm!
A half-step Pure Yang realm's power is enough to easily crush the peak of the Primordial Pill realm; even a Perfect Primordial Pill cannot resist.
Unless... Qin Chuan has also broken through!
But how is that possible?
To break through to the half-step Pure Yang realm, you need Pure Yang Energy or a Pure Yang Pill.
And these things are almost monopolized by the Nine Yang Royal Family and various major forces, places like Xunyang City could never have them!
Unable to figure it out, he stopped trying.
His face darkened, and he said coldly, "Qin Chuan, your son attempted to assassinate my daughter, how do you explain this?"
At this point, destined to tear faces apart, he no longer needed to be polite and called Qin Chuan by name.
"Calm down, Brother Mu."
Qin Chuan cupped his hands, glanced at his adopted son, and said, "I think the situation is not that simple. My son was obviously drugged and lost his senses."
Mu Yuncang was shocked. As he calmed down, he suddenly noticed Qin Zi's flushed face and steaming body, indeed showing symptoms of being drugged.
Then, his face stiffened and he said unpleasantly, "You wouldn't be suggesting... that I drugged him myself?!"
"Brother Mu, you are mistaken."
Qin Chuan shook his head and said, "With Brother Mu's love for his daughter, it's absolutely impossible for you to do something like this."
"Moreover, I also trust Brother Mu's character... otherwise, I wouldn't dare bring my son to the City Lord's Mansion."
With that one sentence, Mu Yuncang was suddenly praised!
Compassionate father.
Character!
This flattering combination punch left Mu Yuncang dizzy, unable to even muster anger.
After all, one does not hit a smiling face!
"Then... then how do you explain this?" Mu Yuncang's tone softened.
"Perhaps there are some ill-intentioned people trying to sow discord."
Qin Chuan calmly analyzed, "After all, doing this does neither of us any good."
"And my son, no matter how foolish, knows that attempting to assassinate the City Lord's daughter inside the City Lord's Mansion is impossible; it would be suicide."
"So, it must be someone drugging my son, aiming to strain the relationship between us."
Saying this, he squinted his eyes and said in a deep voice, "Brother Mu, be careful. I suspect... there is an insider in the City Lord's Mansion. Think, do you have any enemies?"
Whoa!!
Instantly, Mu Yuncang's face changed drastically.
He does have enemies, and quite a few of them. They may not confront him openly, but playing tricks behind the scenes is quite normal.
And the surrounding guards and maids all glanced at each other, growing tense.
It's foreseeable that in the coming days, each of them will be subjected to a thorough investigation by the City Lord.
Who knows how many little secrets will be uncovered, or maybe... even a real spy might be exposed...
"Ah... Brother Qin, I apologize..."
After a long time, Mu Yuncang sighed and said, "Today's events, I have no heart for anything else, let's just rest early."
"As for the matter we discussed earlier... if Brother Qin is interested, you can tell me tomorrow morning; if not, let's pretend I didn't mention it."
With that, he left with the others.
Tonight, he might have to spend the whole night treating his daughter's injuries, though not too severe, just comforting where it hurts...
"Qian Yun, are you hurt on the chest?"
"No."
"Ah, what a pity..."
"Dad, what did you say?"
"Oh, it's fine, it's fine."
After watching the father and daughter leave, Qin Chuan looked at Qin Zi.
Seeing the boy bow his head anxiously, he said, "Dad, I... I don't know what happened, I just suddenly felt muddled and wanted to hit someone..."
"Let's talk back in the room."
Qin Chuan calmly said.
"Okay."
Qin Zi obediently replied.
Soon.
The father and son returned to the guest room.
Qin Chuan poured out the leftover tea from the teapot, brewed a pot of new tea, and added some herbs to clear the mind and refresh the spirit.
"Have a drink."
After Qin Zi drank, the drug's effect completely disappeared, and he finally returned to normal.
Before Qin Zi could say anything, Qin Chuan directly asked, "Xiao Zi, what have you learned from today's events?"
"Ah?!"
Qin Zi's mouth dropped open.
This sudden questioning left him at a loss.
But since his father was asking, he naturally had to answer seriously. After thinking for a moment, his eyes lit up, "I got it! Be cautious when out, and even more cautious when at someone else's place!"
"You understand? But earlier at the banquet, you were eating like a hungry ghost reincarnated, eating everything."
Qin Chuan said blandly.
"Are you saying... the drug was in the food?"
Qin Zi's eyes widened as he asked, "But... didn't you all eat too?"
Qin Chuan looked at him quietly and said, "We were fine, only you were affected, haven't you thought about why?"
"Could it be because my cultivation is the lowest, so the drug didn't affect you, only me?"
Qin Zi said uncertainly.
"Hmm, that's possible, but it's not comprehensive."
Qin Chuan nodded and said, "Actually, it's also possible that the drug is a combination of many drugs, and eating several dishes triggers it."
"It could also be that the drug was in the wine, and maybe other cups were already coated with antidotes, but yours wasn't."
"It's even possible... you were poisoned not at the dining table, but much earlier. Think about it, did you eat anything before?"
Qin Zi thought for a moment and said, "After entering the City Lord's Mansion, I drank a cup of tea, which you gave me."
"With your ability, if there was something wrong with the tea, you would definitely have noticed."
"Indeed." Qin Chuan nodded, then asked, "But... what if I did it on purpose?"
"What?!"
Qin Zi was thunderstruck, looking at Qin Chuan incredulously and said, "Was... was it you?"
"Yes."
Qin Chuan said calmly.
"Why?!"
Qin Zi asked in confusion, even somewhat angry. The father he trusted so much, why did he deceive him?!
He was really upset.
"Snap!"
Qin Chuan slapped his head, sternly asking, "Why do you think? Do you think I did it for fun?"
Qin Zi was suddenly stunned.
The anger that had just ignited seemed to be doused with a bucket of cold water, extinguished instantly, and then he felt ashamed.
Indeed.
How could his father harm him?
What was he thinking!!
His father must have a deeper meaning.
At this time, Qin Chuan said, "I want you to know that at any time, you must remain cautious, no matter who you're dealing with!"
"You think I can't harm you, yet today, I did drug you. Although there's a reason, I did drug you."
"Think about it, if I hadn't been able to save you today, or if I wasn't strong enough to save you... what would happen to you?"
Qin Zi was stunned.
His mind was extremely chaotic, as if flooded with too much information at once, unable to process it all.
Qin Chuan continued, "So, you must remain cautious because the one who ultimately harms you... may not be an enemy."
"Someone might want to help you, but if they make a mistake, it might push you into a desperate situation..."
With that, Qin Chuan walked towards the bedroom on his own, leaving Qin Zi in the living room, dazed, unable to calm down for a long time.
Not only was Qin Zi in a daze.
Even the golden-haired woman in the ring was stunned, her mind echoing Qin Chuan's words.
She finally understood!
He drugged him to teach his son some truths.
These truths seem simple but are incredibly important!
"Ah, if only someone had taught me these things back then, I wouldn't have ended up in this state..."
For a long time, she sighed sadly, with increasing respect and awe for Qin Chuan.
This person is simply unfathomable!!