"Don't!"
Han Yunxi screamed and snatched the porcelain bottle from the little squirrel's hands at lightning speed. She used so much force that the little squirrel fell backwards. Han Yunxi was so scared that her heart almost jumped out of her chest.
She had argued so fiercely with Long Fei Ye that she had forgotten to return this thing.
No matter where this thing came from, it was very important. If it was eaten by the little squirrel, she thought that she probably wouldn't be able to see Long Fei Ye again in this lifetime.
The little squirrel was scared silly by Han Yunxi's aggressive attitude. It curled up its little body, but unfortunately, it was full and its round belly couldn't shrink back no matter how hard it tried. Thus, it stuck out its big belly and curled up its limbs and head, looking pitifully at Han Yunxi.
Han Yunxi checked that the Perplexing Butterfly Illusion in the porcelain bottle hadn't been lost or contaminated. Only then did she let out a big breath. She had been scared to death.
She didn't even know what this thing was. If it was gone, where would she go to find another bottle to return to Long Fei Ye?
After calming herself down and covering the rosemary, Han Yunxi glared angrily at the little squirrel.
Master is so fierce!
The little squirrel shrank its head even further. Its black eyes blinked innocently as it obediently waited for Han Yunxi to deal with it.
Han Yunxi was still panicking, but when she saw the little squirrel's cute appearance, she was both angry and amused. She didn't know what to do with it.
How was this a foodie she had picked up? This was simply a money-losing good!
It had eaten two big bags of her poison, and a lot of it had been concocted using the medicinal ingredients she had spent a lot of money to buy from Medicine City's medicinal market. If it continued to eat like this, the stock in her detoxification system would be in imminent danger!
Han Yunxi checked the medical pouch again and found that the poison inside was all gone. The poison needles, however, were neat and untouched.
Hehe, at least this little thing was tactful. Otherwise, she really would have found a bag and tied it up.
Han Yunxi looked at the little squirrel and suddenly realized a problem. She exclaimed, "You recognize this poison?"
If Long Fei Ye hadn't tested it for her, she wouldn't have been able to tell that it was highly toxic. The little squirrel must have known, which was why it ate it.
The little squirrel, guilty of its mistake, was scared again. It continued to hide behind Han Yunxi. It didn't seem to understand what Han Yunxi meant.
Han Yunxi didn't know how to communicate with this little thing. She brought the Perplexing Butterfly Illusion in front of it and waved her hand. "Remember, no matter how hungry you are, you can't eat this thing. Do you understand?"
Unexpectedly, the little squirrel understood and immediately stood up, allowing its round belly to hang on the ground. It nodded its head vigorously, afraid that Han Yunxi wouldn't understand.
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Seeing Han Yunxi laugh, the little squirrel slowly relaxed. Not long after, it climbed onto Han Yunxi's arm and grinned at her.
Han Yunxi used two fingers to pinch the little squirrel's' neck and held it in her hand.
She lay on a rocking chair at the side and brought the little squirrel in front of her. No one spoke when she was bored, so it was nice to have a squirrel to keep her company.
"There are so many people. Why are you looking for me?"
"How many meals do you eat in a day?"
"How old are you this year?"
"Do you have a name?"
…
Han Yunxi was actually talking to herself. How could she expect the little squirrel to answer?
The little squirrel pricked up its ears and listened attentively. The more it listened, the more confused it became. It could judge the meaning of a human's body language, expression, and tone, but it couldn't understand such a long list of words at all.
Han Yunxi looked left and right, then suddenly laughed. "I'll just call you little thing, okay?"
It had a domineering name, Poisonous Beast Gu Shu. What little thing?
The little squirrel didn't understand, but seeing Han Yunxi laugh, it also laughed happily.
Thus, the nickname of Poisonous Beast Gu Shu was happily decided just like that.
Little thing!
Even if she wasn't happy, smiling more would cheer her up.
"Little thing, let's go find Third Elder!"
Han Yunxi hid her disappointment. She was still the magnanimous, unrestrained, strong, and stubborn Han Yunxi. She still had many things to do.
Although she was forced to come to Medical City, she also wanted to investigate Madam Tianxin. How exactly did Madam Tianxin get a director position for Han Congan back then?
Han Yunxi had asked Luo Zuishan before, but Luo Zuishan had never paid attention to a doctor of Han Congan's level. Instead, he had heard of Madam Tianxin's name, but he didn't know her.
The director position had always been conferred by the Elders Guild, so it was best to ask Third Elder about this matter.
Han Yunxi was about to leave when she remembered something.
She sat back down and took Little Thing out of the medical pouch. She closed her eyes and concentrated for a while before putting Little Thing back.
What was she doing?
Of course, she was refilling the medical pouch with some necessary herbs, some defensive poisons, and some antidotes. In the medical school, there were many eyes staring at her. It was better to be cautious, lest the detoxification system reveal any flaws and attract unnecessary trouble.
Little Thing saw the pouch full of poisons and was very confused. How did these things appear? Could it be that its new master was someone who could conjure poisons out of thin air?
It seemed like it had followed the right person?
Little Thing was very happy. It threw its master's fierce look to the back of its mind and actually started to eat the poisons in big mouthfuls right in front of her.
Although it was eating in big mouthfuls, this little thing ate silently. Moreover, it closed its eyes and looked like it was enjoying it.
Fortunately, Han Yunxi took a second look. Otherwise, when she urgently needed the medical pouch, this little thing would really spoil it!
In just a short while, Little Thing had already swept through half a pouch of poisons. Han Yunxi's eyes twitched as she watched.
From last night until now, it had only been a day and a night, and it still continued to eat after eating two big pouches.
How big was its appetite? It wouldn't eat too much, right?
Han Yunxi suddenly picked up Little Thing. Little Thing immediately opened its eyes. At first, it was confused, then it was frightened and shrank into a white furball.
Its master seemed to be angry again, but he didn't do it on purpose. It had just woken up after sleeping for five years, and its stomach was rumbling with hunger. In addition, it had been drained of a porcelain bottle of blood, so it was really, really hungry.
"Are you still hungry?" Han Yunxi asked.
Little Thing squeaked a few times, but didn't dare to shout.
Han Yunxi didn't understand. She took out some poison and fed it to Little Thing. Little Thing actually didn't dare to eat it, but it really couldn't resist the temptation and took a big bite. As it ate, it also squeaked in grievance. It really didn't do it on purpose.
She lost to it!
Han Yunxi simply sat down and put Little Thing back into the medical pouch to let it eat. As soon as the poison was reduced, she took it out from the detoxification system and added it. She wanted to see how much poison Little Thing's stomach could hold.
However, reality soon told Han Yunxi how stupid she was!
In less than an hour, half of the stock in her detoxification system was used as a sacrifice to Little Thing's stomach!
But even so, Little Thing still didn't seem to be full. As long as it was given, it would eat!
In the end, Han Yunxi didn't dare to take out the medicinal herbs. Her heart ached!
Those finished poisons and the medicinal herbs used to make them were all painstakingly added to the detoxification system.
What kind of sin did she commit to take in such a wastrel?
Just as she didn't know what to do with Little Thing, there was a sudden knock on the door.
Who was it?
This was the guest room for Gu Beiyue. There was still no news from him, so who would be knocking on the door?
Han Yunxi quickly hid Little Thing away and went to open the door. Unexpectedly, she saw a man dressed in white as soon as she opened the door. His robes were whiter than snow, and his eyes were clear and warm. It reminded her of a line from a poem: A young man on a stranger's side is like jade. Whose family's young master is unparalleled in this world?
He's back, Gu Beiyue.
However, Gu Beiyue's face was currently as white as a sheet of paper. His entire person seemed to be suffering from a serious illness and was extremely weak.
"What's wrong? Where did you go? "Han Yunxi was alarmed.
The last time she saw Gu Beiyue like this was a few months ago.
Gu Beiyue didn't answer, but asked, "Esteemed wangfei, how is the crown prince's illness?"
"Don't worry about that for now. Just what's wrong with you?" Han Yunxi was anxious.
No matter what, Gu Beiyue had been implicated because of her. Moreover, he was her only friend in Tianning Palace. She didn't want anything to happen to him.
"I was sick and couldn't come back. I've made esteemed wangfei worry." Even though he was ill, his cultivation was still good.
Han Yunxi quickly helped him inside and personally poured some hot water.
"I went out to visit an old friend, but who knew that I'd catch a cold from the night wind? I was bedridden for several days and forgot to send someone to report. Please forgive me, esteemed wangfei," Gu Beiyue explained.
"Let me take a look!"
Han Yunxi pulled his hand over to take his pulse. This fellow was the same as last time. He'd caught a cold and his entire body was in a bad state.
This had to do with his weak constitution because he'd been taking medicine since he was a child.
Needless to say, Han Yunxi felt his pulse again. It really was the same as last time.
Han Yunxi didn't have any suspicions about Gu Beiyue to begin with. Now that she saw his pulse, she didn't think much of it.
This fellow was sick at a friend's house. No wonder she couldn't find him anywhere in Medical City.
"It's good that you're back. I was just worried that something would happen to you."
Han Yunxi exhaled in relief, then told Gu Beiyue how she'd defeated Third Elder.
"Esteemed wangfei, didn't you say you didn't have an antidote?" Gu Beiyue asked seriously.
"I got one later on!" Han Yunxi smiled, hesitating over whether or not to tell Gu Beiyue about the poison beast.
She always trusted him more than usual. She couldn't explain it, either. Just like how she was used to having him help her when she used needles to detoxify poisons.
But at this moment, the little squirrel hiding in the medical pouch suddenly scurried out and landed on Gu Beiyue's shoulder. It wasn't afraid of strangers at all, and even happily hopped around his shoulders.
Gu Beiyue was astonished. "Esteemed wangfei, you raised this?"
Han Yunxi was stunned. She only wanted to say that she was truly defeated.
But it was strange. Ever since she came back, the little squirrel had been hiding and didn't come out. It was completely unguarded against Gu Beiyue.
Han Yunxi couldn't explain it. Seeing the little squirrel's happy appearance, she thought that this was fate.
"I didn't raise it, I picked it up. Long Tianmo's poison was cured by it." Han Yunxi joked.
"Poison beast?" Gu Beiyue was shocked.
Han Yunxi was also shocked. "You also know about the poison beast?"
Gu Beiyue seriously nodded. "Esteemed wangfei, forgive this subordinate for speaking bluntly, but this thing isn't something you can raise."
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