He Dongqing was a clever man. He could tell at a glance that Wang Zhi did not believe him.
Terror instantly filled him.
He knew his uncle-in-law's methods better than anyone.
Not only was the man related by marriage to a Third-Rank Grandmaster,
but the leader of the Medicine Gang was also closely connected to him.
With connections like those, if word got out that he had betrayed Wang Zhi,
he would die no matter what-and his entire family would be wiped out too!
At that moment, He Dongqing felt as though he had plunged into an ice cellar.
"Looks like you've changed your mind? No matter. Once the bodies are dug up, you'll tell the truth."
With a smile, Yang Ling sent Shi Xin and Yun Ruo to check how many great locust trees the Wangzhi Medicine Guild had.
Time ticked by.
Finally, the two returned to report:
"Master Yang, the Wangzhi Medicine Guild has only one great locust tree. It's right there."
A rockery stood a short distance beyond the courtyard wall, with a great locust tree behind it.
"Dig."
"Yes!"
In less time than it took to drink a cup of tea, the great locust tree had been toppled.
Soon, seven bodies were unearthed.
Everyone in the Wangzhi Medicine Guild turned deathly pale at the sight.
Wang Zhi's back stooped a little further.
A trace of delighted surprise appeared in Zhao Qing's eyes and those of the others.
These bodies were just the timely help they needed!
Their appearance would make the rest of the investigation a hundred times easier!
Looking thoughtful, Zhao Chonghong motioned for the military officer beside him to join him in verifying the bodies' identities.
The nearby servants were all called over to identify them.
"He Dongqing, I promised you that if you