Seeing Mu Ling 'er hang her head dejectedly, Gu asked with interest, "And then?"
"I don't know," Mu Ling 'er was very honest.
If this was the past, she would've just let him do whatever he wanted with her. But now that Han Yunxi had already let her go, Qi Brother was still taking her seriously, she felt very sad. She couldn't quite accept it.
Gu beckoned her over with a finger. "Help me do something. I won't bicker with you if you do."
Mu Ling 'er's dim eyes immediately brightened. She was in high spirits as she smiled brightly. She scooted over and asked happily, "What is it? Just tell me!"
Gu tossed the prescription for Broomcorn Millet Poison to her. "Help me find Bear chuan and Panoptic Red Lotus."
Mu Linger's skills in the field of medicine and medicine were unparalleled. She was used to seeing all sorts of strange prescriptions in the world, but she couldn't understand this one.
"This is for the antidote, right?" Mu Ling 'er asked in bewilderment. Of course she recognized these ingredients, but she didn't know how they worked together.
"Just find the ingredients. Why do you care so much?" Gu didn't tell Mu Ling 'er that Mute Granny had been poisoned to the point of deafness and muteness, nor did he plan to tell her that this was the antidote for Broomcorn Millet Poison.
It wasn't that he was on guard against Mu Ling 'er, but that he didn't think the girl needed to know, so he couldn't be bothered to tell her.
Mu Ling 'er asked resentfully, "Then what about Serpent Fruit? It's not easy to find. "
Gu smiled. "I have Serpent Fruit."
"Where did you get it?!" Mu Ling 'er was astonished.
As a genius pharmacist in Medicine City, she knew all sorts of wondrous medicines in Cloud Realm Continent. As far as she knew, only His Excellency Pill Fiend from Medicine Ghost Valley had a Serpent Fruit. It was unknown whether it was ripe or not.
"I stole it," Gu replied offhandedly.
"You … you went to the Medicine Ghost Valley to steal things?" Mu Ling 'er was frightened. She had met His Excellency Pill Fiend once, and even now, she was still scared witless.
That old thing was strange and terrifying. He was not easy to deal with. If he knew that Qi Brother stole the Serpent Fruit, he would not let Qi Brother have a good day.
Gu avoided the question and threw a can of tea leaves to Mu Ling'er. "It's new tea. Here you go."
Mu Ling'er hurriedly caught it, afraid that it would break. She was very curious. "I don't like to drink tea."
"I like it."
Gu said as he walked out. Mu Ling'er opened the teapot suspiciously and smelled the aroma. Why didn't she know that Qi Brother had this hobby?
"Qi Brother, you …"
But as soon as she looked up, Gu Qishao was gone.
"Qi Brother, where are you going? Wait up! "Mu Ling'er chased him all the way out of the inn, but Gu was long gone.
"Will it kill you to chat a little longer?!"
Mu Ling'er pouted, her dissatisfaction written all over her face. Of course, she quickly returned to the inn and packed her things in a flurry to return to the Mu Estate.
Bear chuan and Panoptic Red Lotus were two very rare ingredients that she couldn't remember clearly. She had to go back and check her notes for details. As for the messenger pigeon she'd received from her father, she'd long forgotten about it …
Han Yunxi returned to the Duke of Qin's estate just past noon. She was planning to hide in her study and ponder over the Perplexing Butterfly Illusion while waiting for Long Fei Ye to return.
Unexpectedly, Long Fei Ye was actually in the flower gardens.
She had forgotten the last time he was in the manor in broad daylight.
When Han Yunxi arrived, Chu Xifeng was reporting on Aunt Ru's visit to General Baili's estate to see Baili Mingxiang. When he saw her, he withdrew.
Han Yunxi got straight to the point. "Your Highness, is Beauty's Blood related to the Perplexing Butterfly Illusion?"
Beauty's Blood was cultivated from hundreds of poisons. If Long Fei Ye wanted it, it had to have something to do with the Perplexing Butterfly Illusion.
Long Fei Ye was about to explain when Zhao mama suddenly came to report, "Your Highness, Aunt Ru's come. She's at Sunset Cloud Pavilion and says it's urgent. She wants you there immediately."
Long Fei Ye had purposely stayed at the estate today to wait for Han Yunxi. He didn't expect Aunt Ru to come here after visiting General Baili's estate.
His eyes flashed with displeasure, but he still rose to leave. He told Han Yunxi, "Wait for me, I'll find you later."
Han Yunxi didn't have a good impression of Aunt Ru and felt a little uneasy. "Alright, I'll wait for you."
As soon as Long Fei Ye arrived at Sunset Cloud Pavilion, Aunt Ru asked him sternly, "Are you going to tell Han Yunxi the secret of Beauty's Blood?"
"Is there a problem?" Long Fei Ye retorted.
"Ye 'er, you've changed!" Aunt Ru scolded. Over the past few days, she'd been looking for a chance to make a move against Han Yunxi, but hadn't found a chance.
Although she knew that her stubbornness would only disgust Ye 'er, she couldn't bear to see it.
After all, even a good girl like Baili Mingxiang didn't have the right to know the secret of Beauty's Blood. How could Han Yunxi know?
Ye 'er had lost all reason because of Han Yunxi's charms!
She'd given Han Yunxi the task of deciphering Rosemary, but she'd never allow Han Yunxi to know the secret of Beauty's Blood again.
"Aunt Ru, if there's nothing else, I'll be leaving first." Long Fei Ye's cold attitude was enough to make anyone despair.
But Aunt Ru only said, "Your uncle wants to see you. Same old place."
Compared to Aunt Ru, Long Fei Ye respected his uncle even more. A complicated look flitted past his eyes before he turned and left without another word.
Aunt Ru had already told her older brother, the head of the Tang Clan and Tang Li's father, Tang Zijin, everything, including the secret that Han Yunxi was a guardian of the Shadow Clan.
She dearly wanted to go deal with Han Yunxi right now, but she held back. She trusted that her brother would have a better idea than her. As soon as Long Fei Ye left the room, she immediately followed after him.
The "same old place" Aunt Ru spoke of was located in the western suburbs of Tianning's capital city. Besides the Solitary Enclosure, Long Fei Ye also hid in the Hidden Pavilion.
As its name suggested, the Hidden Pavilion was hidden in a steep cliff face, built according to the natural conditions of the cliff face. The entire building was hidden in the recess of the cliff face, while the protruding part was a man-made balcony.
Standing on this balcony, one could overlook the entire capital city. Even Tianning's imperial palace was beneath their feet.
By the time Long Fei Ye arrived, Tang Zijin was brewing tea on the balcony. The man was nearing 40 years old, but he didn't have a beard. His jade-like face was handsome and elegant.
"Uncle, when did you get here? Why didn't you say anything?" Long Fei Ye asked mildly.
"You clearly knew that Li 'er was engaged, but you still hid his whereabouts! How abominable! "Tang Zijin reprimanded unhappily.
Long Fei Ye sat down and calmly poured tea. "Uncle, a forced melon isn't sweet."
"Is that so? I think your forced melon isn't bad at all. "Tang Zijin was clearly hinting at something.
Long Fei Ye's eyes darkened, unaffected by Tang Zijin's words. He avoided the topic and asked, "Uncle, you didn't come here just to criticize me, did you?"
Since Tang Zijin had said so, Tang Li must have been caught by now.
"I heard Aunt Ru say that you gave the Perplexing Butterfly Illusion to Han Yunxi?" Tang Zijin asked seriously.
"Mm, she was able to break through it," Long Fei Ye replied.
"Is that girl reliable? Aunt Ru said that her mother, Lady Tianxin, had unknown origins. "
Actually, Tang Zijin had long known the truth, but he knew Long Fei Ye's temper well. He wouldn't be as impulsive as Aunt Ru.
"Even if she's unreliable, she can't escape my grasp. Uncle, you can set your mind at ease," Long Fei Ye said mildly.
"Ye 'er, this is a serious matter. Uncle believes in your discretion." Tang Zijin hesitated for a moment, then said, "Your Aunt Ru is just worried about you. Don't hold a grudge against her."
Strictly speaking, Tang Zijin wasn't just Long Fei Ye's uncle, he was also Long Fei Ye's subordinate. The same was true for Aunt Ru. The Tang Sect's status was one level lower than the Baili Clan's.
However, Long Fei Ye had never treated them as master and servant. Aunt Ru always acted like an elder, so Tang Zijin was much more polite.
"How could that be?" Long Fei Ye didn't say a single word. Even Tang Zijin couldn't figure out his attitude.
Of course, other than his own son, Tang Zijin was very patient when it came to Long Fei Ye. He took out an invitation and changed the topic. "I'm here to bring Tang Li back, and to give you an invitation."
The bright red invitation was undoubtedly Tang Li's wedding invitation.
Long Fei Ye was surprised. "So soon?"
"If we don't hold the wedding soon, who knows what that brat will do." Tang Zijin was serious.
Long Fei Ye flipped through the invitation, his eyes dark. He didn't say anything.
"When the time comes, bring Han Yunxi back with you. Since you trust her, you should tell her everything." Tang Zijin's attitude was completely different from Aunt Ru's.
However, Long Fei Ye didn't seem surprised at all. He nodded silently. "Okay."
After drinking tea, the two chatted until night fell. Tang Zijin didn't ask about Han Yunxi again, and Long Fei Ye didn't take the initiative to talk about it either.
No one who overheard their conversation would believe that Tang Zijin was here to speak for Aunt Ru.
At night, Tang Zijin ordered someone to deliver good wine. "It's been a long time since you've spent time with uncle. How about a few drinks?"
If this was any other time, Long Fei Ye would definitely stay, but he refused this time. "I still have matters to attend to. Maybe another day."
Tang Zijin's eyes flashed with disappointment, but he quickly hid it and nodded with a smile. "Go on, then. Don't delay."
As soon as Long Fei Ye left, Aunt Ru rushed out angrily. "Why didn't you mention the Beauty's Blood? What's the meaning of this? "
Tang Zijin only gave her four words. "Take your time."
"Big bro, this can't be delayed! The Shadow Clan is protecting someone. That Han Yunxi is the orphan of Western Qin's imperial clan! "Aunt Ru said seriously.
"The Shadow Clan isn't hard to deal with, and Han Yunxi is even easier to deal with. The hard part is Feiye. Remember, you can only use your wits. "
Tang Zijin's expression was pensive. He'd long come up with a plan.
Everything would wait until Tang Li's wedding. As long as Han Yunxi dared to enter the Tang Clan, he'd have a way to deal with her.
Aunt Ru sucked in a deep breath. Although she was unwilling, she had no choice. "I'll listen to you!"
After leaving the Hidden Pavilion, Long Fei Ye didn't immediately return to the Leisurely Cloud Pavilion. Instead, he went to the Solitary Enclosure and personally dispatched ten Shadow Guard experts with a single sentence. "No matter what method you use, rescue Tang Li before the wedding."
Whether Long Fei Ye's actions were to help Tang Li, or because he'd already sensed Tang Zijin's intentions, only he knew.
By the time he finished arranging everything, it was already midnight when he returned home. The lights in the Leisurely Cloud Pavilion were still lit …
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