Su Mu trudged home with heavy steps, his mood as turbulent as a vast ocean.
He knew all too well that relying solely on the vague memories of the clinic staff and the limited assistance of his lawyer to prove his father's innocence was nothing short of a fool's errand.
To truly clear his father's name, he needed to find irrefutable evidence without delay!
Taking a deep breath, he made an effort to calm his restless heart.
Drawing on years of study and understanding of the principles of divination, he began to cast a hexagram. With his eyes tightly shut and hands clasped together, he murmured incantations, fully focused on perceiving the messages conveyed by the hexagram.
After a moment, when he opened his eyes, a serious expression crossed his face.
The hexagram clearly indicated that this incident was no coincidence; it was a meticulously orchestrated conspiracy. Even more shocking was the revelation that the mastermind behind it was intricately connected to the Su Family, possibly even someone familiar lurking in the shadows.
This discovery solidified Su Mu's already unwavering belief.
Now that he had a clear direction, Su Mu wasted no time in launching a more in-depth investigation.
He first turned his attention to the surveillance footage from the clinic, meticulously reviewing each frame and second, leaving no detail overlooked, hoping to uncover crucial clues hidden within the images.
Patience paid off; after extensive observation, he made a significant discovery—before being brought to the clinic for treatment, the patient had purchased some mysterious medications at an inconspicuous little pharmacy.
With this vital lead in hand, Su Mu wasted no time and hurried straight to the pharmacy.
Upon arrival, he approached the counter and politely yet urgently inquired about the specifics of the patient's medication purchase.
Initially taken aback by Su Mu's rapid-fire questions, the clerk soon sensed his urgency and sincerity and did her best to answer all his queries.
Moreover, Su Mu successfully obtained the Purchase Record from that day; this document could very well be key to unraveling the entire mystery.
The Purchase Record lay before him, each detail seemingly narrating an untold story.
Among the various medications purchased by the patient, one key ingredient was in direct conflict with the prescription meticulously crafted by Su Fu.
If both substances entered the patient's body simultaneously, it could potentially trigger a series of severe adverse reactions with dire consequences, even posing a direct threat to life itself.
When Su Mu realized this astonishing fact, his heart trembled as if it had been struck by a powerful earthquake.
In an instant, countless thoughts raced through his mind—could this be the true source of the patient's unfortunate demise?
Filled with doubt and deep concern, he wasted no time in launching a more thorough investigation.
As the inquiry progressed, a shocking coincidence surfaced: the timeline of the patient's purchase of those dangerous medications was alarmingly close to the moment he fell ill.
This discovery undoubtedly reinforced Su Mu's earlier bold hypothesis.
At this moment, a complete and terrifying picture began to take shape in his mind.
All signs indicated that this was no mere coincidence, but rather a meticulously planned and insidious conspiracy.
Clearly, someone with ulterior motives had deliberately induced the unfortunate patient to purchase medications that conflicted with Su Fu's prescription, and then cleverly sent the already ailing patient to the Su Family Medical Hall.
Thus, once tragedy struck, all blame would naturally fall upon Su Fu.
Understanding the urgency and severity of the situation, Su Mu was resolute in his determination to spare no effort in finding concrete evidence to prove that the patient had indeed been sent to the clinic only after taking those conflicting medications.
At the same time, he needed to uncover who was manipulating everything from behind the scenes, instructing the patient to buy those potentially lethal drugs.
With each step forward, Su Mu felt himself getting closer to the truth.
Despite the foggy path ahead, he firmly believed that with his intelligence and perseverance, he would unveil the hideous face behind the hypocritical mask of the hidden puppet master.
Furrowing his brow, Su Mu's sharp gaze fixated on the documents and clues laid out before him as his mind raced.
He recalled all the entanglements and grudges with the Xuanming Sect; those thrilling scenes flashed through his mind like a movie reel.
Suddenly, a wave of intense unease washed over him, as if an invisible hand were tightly gripping his throat.
"Could this incident really be connected to the Xuanming Sect?"
Su Mu murmured to himself, a hint of anxiety creeping into his voice.
Once this thought took root, it grew wildly in his heart like a patch of weeds, impossible to restrain.
With that in mind, Su Mu picked up his phone without hesitation and quickly dialed a familiar number.
On the other end, a deep and steady voice soon answered, “Hello, Su Mu. What can I do for you?”
“Old friend, have you heard any news about the Xuanming Sect lately?” Su Mu got straight to the point.
After a brief silence, the other person replied, “As far as I know, the Xuanming Sect has indeed begun to stir again recently.
However, they are acting unusually cautiously this time, more secretive than before. It won’t be easy for us to track their movements.”
Hearing this, Su Mu's heart sank.
If this incident was indeed orchestrated by the Xuanming Sect from behind the scenes, the situation would undoubtedly become extremely tricky.
After all, he was well aware of the Xuanming Sect's formidable nature—these people were not only cunning and treacherous but also ruthless in their actions, leaving no room for mercy.
Recalling the numerous encounters he had with the Xuanming Sect in the past, each one had been fraught with danger and near-death experiences.
Their endless schemes had left Su Mu on high alert; even a slight misstep could lead him into an irretrievable abyss.
Yet, the more he faced such a powerful and cunning enemy, the stronger his fighting spirit became within him.
“No matter what, I must uncover the truth behind this!” Su Mu vowed silently.
Taking a deep breath to calm himself, he stood up and walked toward the computer where the pharmacy's surveillance footage was stored.
Sitting down in front of the screen, Su Mu skillfully opened the monitoring software and set the time back to the day of the incident.
The scenes on the screen gradually came into focus as he concentrated intently, not missing any detail.
As time passed, Su Mu's eyes grew brighter as he discovered some previously overlooked clues.
At that moment, he keenly caught a crucial detail: the patient had a brief interaction with a person dressed in black before purchasing the medication.
What was surprising was that afterward, the patient unhesitatingly bought the drugs that conflicted with the prescription given by Su Fu.
Although the figure in black cleverly concealed their face in the surveillance footage, making it difficult to discern their true identity, Su Mu was still able to vaguely identify that this mysterious silhouette bore a striking resemblance to a certain expert he had encountered earlier at the Xuanming Sect, thanks to his years of experience and his keen judgment of body shape and gait.
As this thought flashed through his mind, Su Mu felt a sudden jolt in his heart.
All signs indicated that this incident was most likely connected to the notorious Xuanming Sect!
He understood that this matter was serious; if he could not quickly gather enough solid evidence to completely expose the conspiracy meticulously planned by the Xuanming Sect, not only would he be unable to clear his wronged father's name, but it would also allow the hidden mastermind to escape unscathed.
However, at the same time, a deep sense of worry quietly crept into Su Mu's heart.
The fact that the Xuanming Sect could execute their plan so flawlessly and without anyone noticing indicated that they must have conducted thorough preparations and plotting.
So, beneath this seemingly simple surface, was there an even greater and more hidden conspiracy lurking?
With this thought in mind, Su Mu couldn't help but furrow his brows tightly, resolving to uncover the truth.
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