Han Yunxi thought carefully. If Gu had been discovered in his cell, the Wang Clan would've at least sent a message.
If he hadn't made a sound at a time like this, could something else have happened? With Gu's temper, he'd definitely show up at the Grand Medicine Testing Convention if he'd been invited.
Currently, Long Fei Ye still hadn't returned, so Han Yunxi had no choice but to have Chu Xifeng ask around.
Of course, Chu Xifeng didn't get any news, because Gu was currently squatting in his cell, staring at the moon through the skylight with a gloomy expression.
Mu Ling 'er was crouched by his side, admiring the moon instead of looking at it. Her face was filled with happiness, making it obvious that she was in love. Unfortunately, Gu wasn't looking at her at all.
Ever since he'd used the roundworm poison, the prison guards and Lin Clan members had been scared out of their wits. Aside from delivering food three times a day, none of them dared to take a step closer.
If he'd known they were so cowardly, he would've gone to find Han Yunxi instead of coming in.
Tomorrow was the Grand Medicine Testing Convention, but he still couldn't leave. He should've sent a messenger pigeon to Han Yunxi to let her know that he couldn't go, but Gu still hadn't done so.
The Council of Elders hadn't invited Long Fei Ye this time. It wasn't easy for him to get a chance to spend some time alone with Poison lass, so he really didn't want to miss it!
He refused to believe that his luck was so bad. If he waited, perhaps he'd have a chance tomorrow.
"Your Excellency Pill Fiend, tomorrow's the Grand Medicine Testing Convention. If I wasn't locked up, I'd definitely be able to kill everyone in seconds."
Mu Ling 'er turned back, her bright eyes and white teeth shining in the moonlight as she smiled brilliantly.
"You're talking so happily?" Gu asked doubtfully.
Mu Ling 'er restrained herself and made up an excuse. "Of course I'm happy. If I don't participate, those useless trash from the Mu Clan will have a chance to lose face!"
"Heheh, the Mu Clan has plenty of trash, but so do the Wang and Xie Clans. Without you, the Grand Medicine Testing Convention won't be interesting at all. "Gu was very disdainful.
Mu Ling'er was very happy to be praised. Just when she was about to be modest, Gu said, "Of course, without me, there would be nothing to see!"
Mu Ling 'er giggled and took the opportunity to ask, "Master Pill Fiend, can I learn medicine from you?"
Unfortunately, Gu wasn't polite at all. "Give up. I won't accept a single disciple in this lifetime."
As he spoke, he added, "There is one person who can be an exception."
Mu Ling'er was rather disappointed and muttered, "I know who it is …"
Just as she was about to say "Han Yunxi," Gu said something else. He said, "Long Fei Ye!"
Mu Ling'er looked up and was speechless …
Just like that, Gu and Mu Ling'er chatted until daybreak. When Han Yunxi woke up, she found Long Fei Ye beside her.
He wasn't completely lying down, but was half-lying on the high pillow with his eyes closed to rest. He was dressed neatly, and it seemed like he had just returned.
Han Yunxi was naturally concerned about Gu. She didn't know if that guy had come yet.
Unfortunately, her heart was still biased towards Long Fei Ye. Seeing the weariness between Long Fei Ye's brows, she didn't have the heart to wake him up. She hoped that he would rest a little longer, even if it was just a little longer.
The Grand Medicine Testing Convention would start in the afternoon, so it was still early.
Han Yunxi carefully turned sideways and curled up beside Long Fei Ye. However, he quickly woke up and said indifferently, "Still want to sleep?"
"When did you come back? Why don't you sleep a little longer?" Han Yunxi asked.
Unexpectedly, Long Fei Ye said, "It looks like Gu won't be coming. This prince will attend the Grand Medicine Testing Convention in his place."
"Did something happen to him?" Han Yunxi was shocked.
"He's still in prison. Don't worry, he won't die. If something happened to him, Medicine City wouldn't be so peaceful, "Long Fei Ye said.
Won't die, won't die … It was just a casual way of saying things. Who would think about these three words for no reason?
Han Yunxi hadn't paid attention to these three words.
Last night, she had been thinking that Gu was most likely still in prison. Hearing Long Fei Ye's words, she was relieved.
"The Council of Elders won't agree to let you take his place. Cough, cough. You should just focus on your job as a bodyguard," Han Yunxi teased.
But Long Fei Ye simply took out a large black robe and covered his head with it. In the end, he looked exactly like Pill Fiend. Even his height was about the same.
After he returned from the Wang Estate, Chu Xifeng had reported the news. Pill Fiend was happy to see Gu absent, so he ordered Chu Xifeng to find him a large black robe.
As Han Yunxi's bodyguard, he could only stand far away from the viewing platform. Now that he'd come in place of Gu, he could sit with Han Yunxi.
He would have to thank Gu for such a good thing later.
Han Yunxi gave a start, then laughed out loud. "Your Excellency Pill Fiend, long time no see."
"Long time no see."
Long Fei Ye used his voice changing arts, but his strange voice didn't sound like Gu's at all. That didn't matter, because he was only going to watch the show. He wouldn't talk much, but he'd already told Wang Gong everything he needed to tell him last night.
Just like that, Gu still didn't show up in the afternoon. Long Fei Ye draped himself in a large black robe and openly walked with Han Yunxi to the entrance of the Medicine Forest. Under the guidance of an apprentice, they arrived at the Grand Medicine Testing Convention.
By the time they arrived, the convention was already packed with distinguished guests.
This was a concentric ring of stairs, with a round competition stage at the bottom of the center. Two medicine dispensing tables had already been placed on top of it.
The first circle of spectators was filled with prominent figures, such as the Council of Elders' elders, the heads of the Mu, Wang, and Xie Clans, as well as the elders from Medical City.
Han Yunxi was surprised to see that the only elder from Medical City was Fifth Elder Lady Lianxin! It had been almost two years since they'd last met, but she was still as capable and sharp as ever. With Lady Lianxin sitting there as a representative of Medical City, the Mu Clan's momentum grew even stronger.
Sitting next to Lady Lianxin was a young man dressed in white with an extraordinary aura. He was none other than Ouyang Ningnuo. The two of them were currently chatting and laughing.
It had to be said that Ouyang Ningnuo had a wide network of connections!
Seated behind these important figures were the younger generation of Medicine City's various clans. The Grand Medicine Testing Convention was a competition for the younger generation, so anyone over the age of twenty-five wasn't allowed to participate.
Further back in the circle were the other distinguished guests. There were people from Medical City, as well as people from various famous clinics and pharmacies.
Although Pill Fiend Pharmacy had just opened, it wouldn't lose to any of the other pharmacies in terms of scale, reputation, and quality. Unfortunately, there were no more seats.
For a convention like this, the first three rows of seats were arranged beforehand. The Council of Elders was clearly trying to intimidate them.
This was probably the first time a big shot like Long Fei Ye had been neglected like this. Han Yunxi, on the other hand, was already used to it. She glanced back at Long Fei Ye and saw that he didn't have any objections, so she strode towards the fourth row.
Long Fei Ye's black robes were especially eye-catching. As soon as they entered the hall, everyone turned to look at them. The two were used to being the center of attention, so they took their seats in a dignified manner. Even though they weren't sitting in the center of attention, they were still the center of attention.
Lady Lianxin glanced at Han Yunxi, then gave Mu Yingdong a look. Mu Yingdong frowned in response. Only the two of them knew what this exchange meant.
Once everyone had arrived, Head Elder Xie quickly announced the start of the Grand Medicine Testing Convention. The Grand Medicine Testing Convention was a way to test an alchemist's comprehensive ability.
Both sides would make their own medicine on the spot and let their opponent try it out. They would be asked to name the ingredients of the finished product. Sometimes, they would even ask for the exact amount of ingredients, water content, strength, heat, and so on.
The Grand Medicine Testing Convention was held once every ten years. If one wasn't a precocious child, then every alchemist could only participate once in their lifetime.
Ten years ago, Mu Ling 'er, who was still a child, took first place and caused a sensation in the medical world. The Mu Clan also began to grow stronger at that time.
This year, Mu Ling 'er wasn't even twenty yet, so she could participate. Everyone thought that she would take first place this year, but who would've thought that Mu Ling 'er would be locked up in a prison cell not far from here?
Without Mu Ling 'er, the competition would be much more exciting.
The Wang Clan's Fourth Young Master, Wang Shuchen, was a young alchemist second only to Mu Ling 'er. His popularity was extremely high, but two days ago, the Mu and Xie Clans had announced that they could easily defeat Wang Shuchen. Even a few of the Mu Clan's young masters had set up a public bet that Wang Shuchen would lose.
This matter caused a lot of suspicion and jealousy. Everyone said that the Mu and Xie Clans had hidden talents and would shock the medical world today. After all, ten years wasn't a short time. It was enough time to nurture a lot of trump cards.
The competition used an elimination system. After a few rounds of competition, Han Yunxi and Long Fei Ye didn't pay much attention. They were both immersed in their own world. After all, their main purpose today wasn't to watch the competition.
It wasn't until the Wang Clan's Fourth Young Master, Wang Shuchen, went on stage that the two of them perked up.
Who knew that just as the Wang Clan's Fourth Young Master went on stage, a medicine boy ran along the aisle to the front. As he ran, he shouted, "Head Elder Xie, something bad has happened! Something bad has happened! "
This shout resounded in the silent venue. The people in the front two rows suddenly stood up. Everyone present was very surprised. What happened?
"What's all the fuss about?" Head Elder Xie reprimanded sternly.
"Sir Head Elder, outside … outside, someone wants to barge in without an invitation. They've brought a large group of people with them," the medicine boy reported.
"Impudence! Who has the guts to do this? Men, capture this Old Man. Once the competition is over, I won't let you off easily! "
Head Elder Xie was very imposing, but Han Yunxi and Long Fei Ye only sneered. They knew what was going on.
Ouyang Ningnuo was also smiling. He deliberately looked in Han Yunxi's direction, but unfortunately, Han Yunxi ignored him.
Mu Yingdong knew best what was going on. He deliberately ordered his subordinates in a loud voice, "Send more people to capture them all. The Grand Medicine Testing Convention is a grand occasion for our Medicine City. We won't tolerate such impudence! "
Head Elder Xie sneered, "House Lord Mu, this is the responsibility of the Council of Elders. There's no need for you to worry."
Mu Yingdong ignored him with an indifferent expression.
However, not long after the medicine boy left, he ran back. "Head Elder Xie, we can't stop them. Those people know how to use poison!"
As soon as he said this, everyone present was shocked. Mu Yingdong immediately felt uneasy. How could this medicine boy say that?
"Poison? Who are they?" Head Elder Xie asked sternly.
The medicine boy had already been briefed. He replied loudly, "The leader of Hundred Poisons Sect, Jun Yi Xie!"
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