Unlimited Resources: Raising a Minister with a Space Supermarket-Chapter 525 - 462: Something Unusual

Old Gu never expected his son to kick him while he’s down at this moment. "Back when Yangcheng suffered a severe drought, there was no water to drink anywhere, and our family almost died of thirst. But the leader took us in. Son, you mustn’t forget kindness and act ungratefully."

The young bandit remained unmoved. "Father, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. There will never be a better chance than today."

When they first came to Wuyuan Mountain, the number of people in the stronghold was pitifully small, not even forming a climate. If it weren’t for the ever-flowing spring here, those two brothers wouldn’t have been able to gather so many people.

His father was skilled, brave, and cunning, contributing significantly to the growth of the stronghold. Yet, he couldn’t even secure the position of third in command. Even his mother couldn’t endure the bullying by the first and second mistresses, so she took his younger brother down the mountain to the village to farm for a living.

Once he becomes the leader, he can bring his mother back and teach those who look down on him a lesson.

In the future, they could enjoy special privileges and not be pushed around by others.

Old Gu pressed down his eldest son’s excited hand. "Son, no, even if we have rebellious thoughts, we can’t act openly. Otherwise, we’ll become the target of everyone’s hate. At that time, they definitely won’t spare us. We, father and son, can’t fight against everyone. Listen to me, it’s not feasible; whatever happens, you mustn’t act today."

The young bandit calmed down slightly. His father was right. The leader had taken them in, which everyone saw. If they killed the leader, it would be repaying kindness with vengeance. The best way is for the leader and second in command to die quietly without any suspicion falling on them.

"Father, I’ll listen to you. I won’t act today." Killing the leader and the second in command was easy, but leading the people of the stronghold and securing the position of leader of Wuyuan Mountain was difficult.

Old Gu felt relieved; he was really afraid he couldn’t dissuade his son. "Son, why are you so unusual today?"

He sensed his son’s rebellious intent was suddenly born. Perhaps someone had incited his son?

The young bandit blinked, avoiding his father’s gaze. "Ever since my mother and brother were forced down the mountain, I’ve had this idea. I just haven’t told you before."

Old Gu sighed. "Although most of these people came to Wuyuan Mountain because of me to rally the flag, this place was originally occupied by the Pan brothers. Everything should have an order."

Old Gu had been fighting for half his life and no longer had the energy he once did. Now, he just wanted to make a big score, wash his hands of the bandit life, and reunite with his wife and children down the mountain.

"Father, I still remember the day the first mistress humiliated my mother. I won’t let her go." Given the first mistress’s arrogant attitude, he was determined to rebel.

"Son, let’s discuss this tonight. For now, we’ll go take a look. Why did the leader faint?" Could it be that someone else shared his son’s thoughts and had long found the Pan brothers unpleasant?

Pan Zi was the cousin of the Guan brothers. Besides Pan Lao Da and Pan Lao Er, Pan Zi had the most influence in the stronghold.

Pan Zi gathered all the people in the stronghold, vowing to find the traitor.

"A moment ago, I used a silver needle to pierce the leader’s acupuncture point, but it didn’t wake them. If it were a knockout drug, it wouldn’t be this potent. I suspect what affected the leader isn’t a knockout drug but a poison that keeps people in perpetual sleep.

Today, I’ll make it clear. If something happens to the leader, neither the cook nor the one who delivered the meal should expect to live." Pan Zi finished speaking and stabbed his large knife into the ground to intimidate everyone.

Xiao Er’s wife nervously tugged at his sleeve. She was scared; she cooked the meal on the small stove and personally delivered it to the front yard.

Xiao Er, understanding his wife’s fear, quickly said, "We’ve been on the mountain for over five years, always loyal to the leader. Does Pan Zi suspect we have disloyal intentions?"

"Yes, we’ve been in the stronghold for a long time. Our loyalty to the leader is evident. Pan Zi can’t use past grievances against us for personal revenge." Aunt Wang seized the opportunity to speak up.

A few years ago, her husband, while intercepting with Pan Zi, saw Pan Zi hide a fine Jade Pendant he took from a dead man. Although her husband didn’t report Pan Zi, Pan Zi, feeling guilty, often found reasons to trouble them, as a warning.

The three people from the kitchen shared a common goal. Madam Li, seeing the other two had spoken up, quickly added, "Pan Zi, we should investigate those who joined the stronghold later. We, the old timers, would never betray the leader."

"Yes, we never had problems with our meals before. How come it started when Pingting came to the kitchen? I say, this matter isn’t unrelated to her." Xiao Er’s wife spoke carelessly, caring only about not taking the blame herself.

"I think so too; the madam was abducted and must be unwilling to stay with the leader, wanting to perish together with him!" Madam Li exaggerated.

"Don’t talk nonsense. The madam wanted the leader to redeem her. It’s just that the procuress was too greedy, demanding too much, forcing the leader to take her away at night." Pan Zi didn’t believe Pingting would poison anyone. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

"Pan Zi, if you ask me, we should focus on saving the leader now. If it’s true the leader was poisoned into perpetual sleep, delaying will only waste precious time for treatment," said Old Gu.

"You’re right, Old Gu. Our priority is to save the leader." Xiao Er gave Old Gu an approving look. Old Gu didn’t say much, but when he did, it was always crucial.

Pan Zi blinked, his eyes gleaming oddly, "Old Gu is right. If I remember correctly, you’re somewhat skilled in medicine. Why not take a look at the leader? If not, we’ll quickly carry the leader down the mountain to a doctor."

Old Gu indeed knew some medicine, mostly from years of being a bandit. From treating his injuries with herbs and bandages, he learned about external injuries gradually.

He understood some things about poisons, too. After all, the skills of bandits were generally mediocre, relying on brute force. To increase their survival odds, many applied poison to their weapons. He was knowledgeable about some common poisons.