In his letter, Gu Beiyue requested Gu to rescue him and explained in detail where he was being held captive.
Although he had no idea where he was being held captive, he'd been there for so long that he was familiar with the terrain and the distribution of medicinal plants in the valley. He mentioned his own guesses that he was somewhere between the borders of Tianning and Western Zhou. He even noted down a few rare medicinal plants he'd seen in the valley.
It had to be said that Gu Beiyue had made the wisest choice by asking Gu for help, because Gu had an idea as soon as he saw the description of the valley and the distribution of medicinal plants.
Who was Gu Qishao? Gu was the Pill Fiend! He knew better than anyone else what medicinal plants existed in every corner of Cloud Realm Continent!
"Black Yimi Flower? Heheh, only those three places, "Gu muttered to himself.
Gu Beiyue's letter had mentioned a medicinal plant called the Black Yimi Flower. Normal Yimi Flowers were multi-colored, with each petal having a different color, but the Black Yimi Flower was black from head to toe. It was a type of medicinal plant that had strict requirements for soil and climate.
You couldn't find it anywhere else, but Gu had seen it in three places. Moreover, the topography and distribution of plants in those places matched Gu Beiyue's description.
All three places had deep streams and valleys with black soil that was dark and damp with many ferns and plants. They were all near the Three-Way Battlefield: Soaring Dragon Valley on the western border between Tianning and Western Zhou, Tiger Roar Valley on the eastern border between Tianning and Northern Li, and Phoenix Cry Valley south of the Three-Way Black Market in Tianning.
Gu naturally started his search from Phoenix Cry Valley, which was closest to the Three-Way Black Market. He was about to leave when his servant reminded him, "Master, are you planning to rescue them all by yourself?"
Gu turned back and asked impatiently, "What else?"
"Master, Bai Yanqing is not easy to deal with. Why don't you go with the princess of Western Qin?" the servant asked.
Gu still misunderstood that Han Yunxi was under house arrest in the army by Ning Cheng. He didn't answer the servant. A sinister look flashed across his eyes as he muttered to himself, "Ning Cheng … just you wait!"
Ning Cheng had used the Red Barbarian Cannon, which meant that Bai Yanqing must have arrived at the black market. Without Bai Yanqing by Gu Beiyue's side, it was the perfect opportunity for Ning Cheng to rescue Gu Beiyue.
He didn't care about the East, Western Qin. He knew that there was a price to pay for tricking him, and the Poison Girl who tricked him was even more unforgivable.
After Gu hurriedly left the Three-Way Black Market, he disappeared.
The people of Myriad Merchant Hall knew that he had left, and assumed that he was hurrying to Blacktower, so they did not pay much attention to him. The First Elder in charge of Myriad Merchant Hall was still dealing with Tang Li and his wife.
The First Elder had already hinted at Ning Jing countless times, whether it was through his eyes or his words. He didn't understand why a smart person like Ning Jing couldn't understand what he meant. He only needed Ning Jing to find a chance to talk to him alone. Why hadn't Ning Jing been more than a meter away from Tang Li since last night?
At this moment, Tang Li and Ning Jing had just finished their breakfast. Tang Li had taken out a set of dice from somewhere and was playing with them. Ning Jing sat to the side, her eyes downcast as she pondered her escape plan.
The First Elder entered and purposely made a big commotion. Unfortunately, the couple ignored him and went about their own business.
The First Elder chuckled and said to Tang Li, "Son-in-law, you're up so early. Why don't you go to the casino and play a few rounds?"
Tang Li pursed his lips at Ning Jing but didn't say anything. Those who didn't know better would think he was a henpecked husband.
Just as the First Elder was about to speak, a servant hurried over. "First Elder, there are a few transactions at the auction hall that require your signature."
Ning Jing saw the servant's hurried expression and knew that something had happened. However, she didn't take it to heart. The black market had seen all kinds of storms, and the Elders Council would take care of it.
The First Elder didn't understand the situation and didn't dare delay. He immediately left.
However, less than an hour later, the First Elder returned. His expression was even more flustered than the servant's. He stopped hinting and said sternly, "Miss Jing, let's talk in private!"
Ning Jing's heart grew suspicious. What had happened that the Council of Elders couldn't handle? She touched the jade bracelet on her wrist and looked at Tang Li.
Tang Li smiled and said teasingly, "A married daughter is like spilled water. First Elder, Jing Jing can no longer make decisions for Myriad Merchant Hall. You should go look for my brother-in-law. "
The First Elder seemed to be suppressing something, and several traces of hatred flitted across his eyes. He ignored Tang Li, and his tone towards Ning Jing turned cold. "Could it be that Miss Jing thinks the same?"
Ning Jing immediately understood the First Elder's meaning. She tugged at the invisible string between the two bracelets and cast a pleading look at Tang Li, as if saying to Tang Li, "If you don't give in, they'll definitely suspect me! By then, both of us will be finished. "
Since their marriage, she had never looked at him so pitifully and begged him. Unfortunately, Tang Li was unmoved.
No matter how stupid Tang Li was, he wouldn't let her go! Once he did, Ning Jing might escape on her own, and he would be trapped here.
Tang Li avoided Ning Jing's gaze.
Ning Jing was inexplicably angry, so she simply said to the First Elder, "Son-in-law is not an outsider. If you have something to say, just say it."
Unexpectedly, the First Elder suddenly sneered and said angrily, "Miss Jing, the Tang Sect has gone too far! The hidden needles of the Pearflower Storm Needles have long been used up. The betrothal gift from the Tang Sect is nothing but worthless scrap metal! "
At this point, Ning Jing stood up abruptly, and Tang Li looked over. His hand loosened, and the porcelain bowl shattered on the ground.
The Pearflower Storm Needles was the Tang Sect's second best hidden weapon. Even if it was given away, there wouldn't be too many secrets about how to use it. This was to prevent the hidden weapon's structure from being deciphered. Therefore, the Ning Family only knew how to use the Pearflower Storm Needles, but they couldn't open it to see if it was full or empty.
The betrothal gift was such a big deal. Who would have thought that the Tang Sect would tamper with it? Almost everyone thought that the Pearflower Storm Needles were full of needles, including Ning Jing.
Tang Li knew that Ning Cheng must have used the Pearflower Storm Needles to discover this secret.
"Tang Li, you big liar! Your betrothal gift is all fake! The Tang Sect is too much of a bully! "Ning Jing flew into a rage.
She hadn't even realized that Ning Cheng was in danger. She only thought that her wedding was really laughable and ironic.
Which woman didn't yearn for a beautiful wedding? Even someone as cold-hearted as her also longed for an unforgettable wedding in this lifetime.
She had secretly comforted herself before. Even if her wedding with Tang Li was full of hypocrisy, everything was done according to etiquette. They were officially married, and nothing was lacking.
But who knew that even the betrothal gift was fake!
She especially remembered that when Tang Li went to marry her, he asked her, "Ning Jing, can I marry you if I don't have a heart?"
She asked him back, "If I say no, are you not going to marry me?"
Now that she thought about it, why was it so laughable?
Ning Jing sneered, "Tang Li, I didn't expect the Pearflower Storm Needles to be as heartless as you!"
At this moment, Tang Li couldn't tell if Ning Jing was putting on an act for the Great Elder or if she was really angry. He didn't know how to answer, but the Great Elder said, "Miss Jing, something happened to Master Ning!"
Only then did Ning Jing realize that Ning Cheng must have been in a very dangerous situation to use the Pearflower Storm Needles. She quickly asked, "What happened to my brother?"
The Great Elder went all out and told Tang Li everything about Ning Cheng's accident.
Just now, it wasn't that there was a deal in the auction that needed his signature, but that Ning Cheng's guards had returned with bad news.
Tang Li was stunned. He didn't expect his brother to be with Han Yunxi.
Ning Jing's face turned pale as she muttered to herself, "My brother … my brother was poisoned … and he's blind? No … I don't want to! "
Ning Jing started crying as she spoke. "I don't believe it! I don't want to! "
She wanted to escape from the Ning Family. She didn't like Ning Cheng, the strict family head, but she never hated Ning Cheng or resented him!
Ning Cheng wasn't just the family head of the Ning Family, he was also her brother, her biological brother! Her parents died young, and it was Ning Cheng who supported the Di Clan and the Ning Family!
An older brother was like a father. Ning Cheng had sacrificed much more than the siblings. She would run away, and perhaps Ning An and Ning Nuo would run away too. But Ning Cheng would never run away. Like them, he had selfish motives, but he wouldn't allow himself to give up.
No matter how serious the injury was, as long as he could endure it, there would be a day when he would recover. But how could his eyes be healed when the needle was poisoned? Even the head of the Medical City, Gu Beiyue, wouldn't be able to save him!
Ning Jing suddenly slapped herself. Tang Li couldn't help but ask, "Ning Jing, what are you doing?"
What was she doing?
If she controlled her selfishness, if she controlled her feelings that she shouldn't have, Ning Cheng wouldn't have fallen to this state today! She should have told Ning Cheng about the relationship between the Tang Sect and the Long Fei Ye! If she did, Ning Cheng would more or less doubt the authenticity of the Pear Blossom Rain Needles!
But she didn't!
She was also one of the sinners!
Ning Jing, who had always been stubborn, burst into tears in front of outsiders for the first time. She couldn't control herself.
Brother, I'm sorry!
Great Elder didn't want to believe it either, but the guards and archers had seen it with their own eyes, so they had no choice but to believe it. But how could Great Elder know what Ning Jing was thinking? He said angrily, "Miss Jing, it's all because of the Pear Blossom Rain Needles! If it weren't for that thing, Master Ning wouldn't have fallen to this state! "
Ning Jing's eyes were blurred with tears as she looked angrily at Tang Li.
At this moment, Tang Li knew that the agreement between him and Ning Jing was invalid. The game of truth and lies had come to an end.
He thought that Ning Jing would question him further, but Ning Jing didn't. She raised her hand and asked Coldly, "Tang Li, are you going to let go?"
Tang Li hesitated, but Ning Jing didn't give him a chance to hesitate. She said Coldly, "Men, chop off Young Master's left hand!"
So ruthless!
Tang Li untied his bracelet and shrugged. "Ning Jing, you win."
"Keep an eye on him." Ning Jing turned to leave after she finished speaking.
Great Elder glanced at the bracelet on the ground and finally understood why Ning Jing couldn't leave Tang Li. He couldn't understand why the two of them had to use that kind of bracelet, but he didn't have time to ask. Because the Di Clan was not only facing Ning Cheng's misfortune, but also Myriad Merchant Hall's crisis …
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