Jun Yi Xie didn't even look at Bai Yuqiao as he plucked out the needles one by one from his shoulder.
"Where's master?"
Bai Yuqiao circled in front of him and giggled. "Beg me. Beg me and I'll tell you."
Jun Yi Xie had been in a bad mood recently. Hearing these words, he immediately raised his hand to slap Bai Yuqiao. Bai Yuqiao understood his senior brother all too well and had long since hidden far away. "Master's waiting for you at the harbor!"
Jun Yi Xie warned her with a fierce glare, then turned to look at the sea.
He remained silent the entire way. That very night, the ship docked at the shore. As soon as he was on shore, he didn't seek out his master or tidy himself up. Instead, he contacted his subordinates and ordered them to do three things.
The first was to announce that Northern Li's Duke of Kang had successfully broken through the Baili Navy's encirclement and left Fishery Island.
The second was to send men to the City of Daughters and Carefree City to hire a large number of assassins to hunt down Gu.
The third was to order a lockdown on all of Ouyang Ningnuo's businesses in Northern Li and cut off all dealings with the Tianning Merchant Guild.
Since he, Jun Yi Xie, had left Fishery Island alive, he wouldn't spare anyone who had humiliated and betrayed him!
After finishing these three tasks, Jun Yi Xie cleaned himself up before having Bai Yuqiao lead the way to see Bai Qingyan.
On the way, Jun Yi Xie finally spoke to Bai Yuqiao.
"When did master come back?" he asked in a low voice.
"Just a few days ago. He suddenly showed up at the Hundred Poisons Sect. I had a fright too," Bai Yuqiao smiled.
She had been guarding the Hundred Poisons Sect the entire time. She had to guard against the harassment from Medical City and think of a way to rescue Jun Yi Xie at the same time.
"Did he say anything?" Jun Yi Xie asked.
Bai Yuqiao shook his head. "It's not like you don't know his character. Anyway, he's just like you. He won't talk nonsense with me."
Jun Yi Xie rolled his eyes at her. Then, he asked his master how he could get him out of Yu Zhou Island. As soon as Bai Yuqiao mentioned the poisonous fog, Jun Yi Xie knew that his master's poison skills had improved.
Having not seen each other for so many years, Jun Yi Xie was a little timid when he arrived at the door. His father had passed away when he was three years old. In fact, in his heart, his master had always been his father.
However, he had never understood why his master had left when he was thirteen.
Jun Yi Xie was still hesitating when a deep voice sounded from inside the room. "Is that Little Xie?"
Little Xie was a hilariously childish name. Even the Northern Dynasties Emperors wouldn't call him that, but his master still called him that.
A trace of sadness flashed past Jun Yi Xie's arrogant eyes, but it quickly disappeared. He pushed open the door and strode inside.
Inside, he saw a man in his forties sitting by the tea table. Although he had a full beard, he didn't look old at all. Instead, he exuded the aura of a mature man. His deep, black eyes seemed calm, but hid a sharp, penetrating gaze.
He was dressed in simple gray robes and sat there leisurely, but gave off an indescribable pressure. They were both of the same age, but Emperor Tianhui would probably be a cut below him if he stood before him.
Jun Yi Xie walked up to him and respectfully bowed with clasped hands. "Master, long time no see. Your disciple has missed you."
Bai Qingyan personally helped him to his feet and said, "If master had been a step late, wouldn't you have lost your little life?"
"The poisoner was a fellow called Gu. His origins are unclear. I've fought him before, but I didn't know his poison skills were so formidable! "Jun Yi Xie said seriously.
"That poison was indeed formidable. Most likely, that fellow's poison skills far exceed yours."
As Bai Yanqing spoke, he gestured for Jun Yi Xie to sit down. Ning Jing was as indifferent as a reclusive grandmaster over a hundred years old.
"The poison on this disciple's shoulder …"
Before Jun Yi Xie could finish, Bai Yanqing took out a blackened needle. "Even master can't cure this poison. It looks like you should avoid offending that woman."
"Master knows it's Han Yunxi too?" Jun Yi Xie was puzzled.
"I only heard about it after I left the mountains," Bai Qingyan replied.
Jun Yi Xie lowered his voice. "Master, the Shadow Clan members are risking their lives to protect her. Moreover, the Poison Sect's poison beast is in her hands!"
Bai Qingyan's eyes finally flickered. "What do you mean?"
"This woman is very likely a descendant of Western Qin's imperial clan. This disciple has been investigating her background this entire time, but unfortunately, all the clues have been erased!" Jun Yi Xie continued, "But Western Qin's imperial clan was clearly extinct back then. Perhaps this disciple is overthinking things. That Shadow Clan member is only after the poison beast."
"Western Qin's imperial clan … imperial clan …" Bai Qingyan muttered to himself. "I didn't think someone from the Shadow Clan would still be alive today."
"Master, this disciple once tried to rope him in, but unfortunately …" Jun Yi Xie said regretfully.
"Did you expose your identity?" Bai Qingyan grew anxious.
"Master, don't worry. Aside from the Northern Dynasties Emperors, no one else knows of our identities," Jun Yi Xie replied seriously.
It was because of his and his master's special status that the Northern Dynasties Emperors had indulged him and given him so much authority.
He was from the Black Clan, one of the Seven Noble Families! Back then, it was his grandfather, the Black Clan's youngest general, who shot and killed the last descendant of Western Qin's imperial clan. It was the Black Clan that instigated the relationship between Western Qin's imperial clan and East Qin's imperial clan, causing the Great Qin's war.
The Black Clan was the most ambitious of the Seven Noble Families. They instigated a civil war between the two imperial clans, but unfortunately, they were unable to clean up the mess. In the end, they suffered heavy losses and were forced to live in seclusion.
As for his master, he was from the Wind Clan, one of the Seven Noble Families!
The Wind Clan and the Black Clan had always been allies. His father and his master were as close as brothers. His father entrusted him to his master, hoping that they could work together to realize the Black Clan's unfinished business.
His master entrusted him to the Northern Dynasties Emperors and used his status as a member of the Seven Noble Families to tempt the Northern Dynasties Emperors, promising to conquer the world for the Northern Dynasties Emperors. He simply wanted to use Northern Li Country as a stepping stone.
Jun Yi Xie originally thought that the Western Qin's imperial clan and East Qin's imperial clan had been exterminated, and the Seven Noble Families had mostly hidden themselves from the world. The world would eventually belong to his Black Clan! However, the appearance of the white-clothed prince from the Shadow Clan and Han Yunxi made him feel threatened. He had never used the Shadow Clan to cause trouble for Han Yunxi because he was worried. He had always wanted to find his master to discuss this matter, but unfortunately, he couldn't find him.
Fortunately, his master had come!
Bai Qingyan was silent. He tapped the table with one hand, thinking about something. Jun Yi Xie looked at him, not daring to disturb him.
After a long time, Bai Qingyan finally raised his eyes and murmured, "You go back to Northern Li first and investigate the situation at South Ning's horse farms. As for Han Yunxi and the Shadow Clan … let your master investigate first before we discuss further."
Hearing this, Jun Yi Xie was shocked, "What happened to the Southern Horse Farm?"
At this time, Bai Yuqiao, who had been obediently waiting on the side, finally opened his mouth and told him about the plague at the Southern Horse Farm. The plague had already spread beyond the Southern Horse Farm and affected the surrounding ranches. The Northern Dynasties Emperors were about to go crazy.
Jun Yi Xie finally understood why the Northern Li Emperor hadn't sent troops to save him. It was because something so big had happened!
The horse farm and the ranches were the lifelines of Northern Li!
"I'm afraid there's something fishy about this, right?" Jun Yi Xie asked suspiciously.
"No matter what you want to do, you have to take care of your stepping stone. Take Yuqiao with you. From now on, Yuqiao will follow you. You don't have to worry about the Hundred Poisons Sect, "Bai Qingyan said seriously.
Bai Yuqiao was overjoyed and quickly bowed, "Thank you, master!"
"This disciple understands! This disciple will immediately set out! "
Jun Yi Xie's attitude was sincere without the slightest hint of pretense. He had always obeyed his master's orders 100% of the time.
On the third day after Jun Yi Xie rushed to Northern Li's capital, news of his escape from Fishery Island had spread throughout the Tianning Continent. Some people applauded, some stamped their feet, while others treated it as a show. Of course, there were still plenty of people waiting to see what would happen next.
How could Tianning's Duke of Qin give up so easily? How could Northern Li's Duke of Kang not seek revenge?
No one knew how Gu would react to the news, but Mu Ling 'er only had one reaction when she heard the news. She turned towards the vast ocean and cursed, "Jun Yi Xie, why don't you just die?!"
For the sake of finding Qi Big Brother, she had already made a trip to the Hundred Poisons Sect. After failing to find him, she decided to head out to sea for Fishery Island. No matter what Qi Big Brother was planning or scheming, he'd come looking for Jun Yi Xie eventually. Who knew that Jun Yi Xie would escape before she even reached Fishery Island?!
If Jun Yi Xie escaped, then Qi Big Brother wouldn't come back!
She was seasick! She'd spent a day on the sea, but now she'd wasted it. Now she had to turn back and chase after Jun Yi Xie's whereabouts.
By now, Long Fei Ye and Han Yunxi had already reached Fishery Island. Han Yunxi was currently examining the unconscious marines and archers who'd been poisoned by the fog.
There were quite a few unconscious marines and archers, and they'd all been unconscious for different periods of time. Han Yunxi examined them in batches and made detailed notes.
She didn't say a word during the entire process. The atmosphere was so solemn that even Baili Yuqi didn't dare to speak.
He glanced at His Highness Duke of Qin countless times, only to see him sitting on one side and admiring his esteemed wangfei as if she were a work of art.
Baili Yuqi thought that His Highness Duke of Qin would be in a better mood with esteemed wangfei around. Would he give him a lighter punishment later?
However, reality proved that Baili Yuqi was right. Qin Wangfei was their savior!
"Your Highness, I underestimated the enemy. Even you wouldn't be able to endure this kind of poisonous fog for too long, "Han Yunxi said bluntly.
Baili Yuqi was so shocked that he almost fell over. Fortunately, the marines and archers had all retreated, so he was the only one present. Otherwise, His Highness Duke of Qin would lose all face!
He'd thought that His Highness Duke of Qin would be displeased, but he'd only nodded and said nothing.
Han Yunxi sat down and drank a cup of tea. Just as she was about to speak, Long Fei Ye gestured for Baili Yuqi to withdraw.
There really wasn't any punishment!
Baili Yuqi thought to himself that he had to properly support esteemed wangfei in the future. Only by following esteemed wangfei would he have a stable life!
Once everyone had left, Han Yunxi finally spoke. "Your Highness, although I can detoxify this poisonous fog, the poisoner's poison skills are far above mine and Jun Yi Xie's. This concubine thinks that this person might be Jun Yi Xie's … master?"
Jun Yi Xie had always been the leader of Cloud Realm Continent's poison world. She was an outsider, so many people had wondered where she'd gotten her poison skills from. Even Long Fei Ye had questioned her. But she'd always wondered where Jun Yi Xie's poison skills had come from, and where Jun Yi Xie's poison skills had come from!
Poison Gu came from the Poison Sect, which was taboo in Medical City. Could the person who'd taught Jun Yi Xie be related to the Poison Sect?
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