After listening to the Grand Elder's statements, Liu Buli waved his hand, signaling the other party to withdraw.
Since this matter had little to do with their Pill Sect, the Grand Elder assumed Liu Buli was simply not interested in such gossip. He bowed respectfully again and obediently retreated.
Only after the person had left their courtyard did Liu Buli turn to look at Lu Wuming behind him. His expression was somewhat strange. He was silent for a moment, then sighed helplessly and said, "It seems that Shen Muzhi, that brat, took the blame for us."
Lu Wuming frowned.
He didn't know how to describe his current feelings.
Logically speaking, for an act of murder, having someone take the blame should be a good thing.
But at this moment, he felt a churning in his stomach, a profound unease.
He still remembered when he accidentally got a nosebleed, Shen Muzhi had said he was moved by seeing his master's body.
This person coveted his master.
He had always been certain of this.
And now, he was voluntarily taking the blame, what was he trying to achieve?
Could it be to attract his master's attention?
He was tall and sturdy, and handsome too. He was exactly the type his master liked. If he wanted to attract his master's attention, it should be easy...
Lu Wuming clenched his fists.
Moreover, that was clearly something he and his master had done together, something that belonged only to the two of them. Shen Muzhi actually wanted to snatch it away. Wouldn't that mean no one would know about the efforts he and his master had made together?
The more Lu Wuming thought about it, the angrier he became.
But his master had said that physician had been kind to them, and if the other party hadn't provoked them, they shouldn't have acted.
Shen Muzhi, he was truly detestable.
Fortunately, he hadn't appeared before them. This was Lu Wuming's last consolation.
However, he never imagined that by late afternoon that day, before dusk, this last shred of comfort would be completely shattered.
Shen Muzhi's cultivation was not low, so it was easy for him to evade the other disciples of the Pill Sect.
While Lu Wuming was still diligently practicing with the small water bubbles in his hands, Shen Muzhi pushed open the wooden gate of their courtyard. With him was You Siqi, who was said to be the record-keeper of this world.
Both were annoying presences.
Lu Wuming's brows furrowed even tighter.
Upon seeing their arrival, Liu Buli appeared very normal. As if he had already anticipated this situation, he smiled and directly led the two into the courtyard, saying, "I was wondering when you two would come to find me. I didn't expect you to arrive so much earlier than I thought."
Shen Muzhi cupped his hands towards Liu Buli, as a form of greeting. His expression didn't change much. On the other hand, You Siqi walked to the table and sat down directly, slumping there like a puddle of mud. He looked up pitifully at Liu Buli and said, "Daoist Liu, is there any water? This mountain is too high, I'm almost dead from climbing it."
He spoke with such genuine earnestness, like a traveler who had been trekking in the desert for too long. At that moment, he even forgot his fear of Lu Wuming.
This guy had transmigrated physically and was as weak as if he were there to offer himself as a target.
Liu Buli understood and didn't make things difficult for him. He directly handed him the water flask and a cup, gesturing for him to help himself, and then his gaze returned to Shen Muzhi.
Without beating around the bush, Liu Buli asked directly, "Physician Shen, I heard you took the blame for killing Duan Liuyun. Are you here today hoping I will help you clear your name and bear the sins I should bear?"
"No," Shen Muzhi denied it crisply.
To Liu Buli's surprised gaze, he pointed at You Siqi, who was still frantically drinking water, and slowly said, "I'm just here to deliver him. After all, my cultivation is not enough, and I'm wanted by the cultivation world. I can protect myself, but I can't protect him. So, I want to leave him here with Daoist Liu for a while. When I've dealt with the matters outside, I'll come back to pick him up. Would that be alright with you?"