The spacious garden was deserted. Only Siao Shi was sitting alone in the pagoda, playing the guzheng. Under the bright light, her loose white robe could not hide her graceful silhouette, cold and lonely.
Chu Li could not help but feel pity for her.
The faint sound of the guzheng lingered in the air as Chu Li and Xiao Qi slowly stepped into the gazebo and stood behind her.
"Second Eldest Sister," Xiao Qi called out.
Siao Shi turned her head and the music stopped abruptly.
"Greetings, Second Lady." Chu Li did a fist salute.
Siao Shi pushed the zither away and stood up with the help of the stool. Her movements were gentle and graceful.
Chu Li glanced around. The gazebo was quiet and cold. There were only two palace lanterns lit up. Compared to the brightly lit surroundings, it was like a completely different world.
"Chu Li, why did you want to see me?" Siao Shi pointed at him.
Chu Li sat opposite her. "I want to treat Lady Siao's illness again."
Xiao Qi took the guzheng away and sat beside her.
"My illness …" Siao Shi smiled, "What's there to see? It doesn't matter if I see it or not."
Chu Li asked, "Where's Elder Guo?"
"Elder Guo deduced that it's the Vitality Sealing Finger," Siao Shi smiled, "So what if it's the Vitality Sealing Finger, it can't be undone."
Chu Li remained silent.
The Vitality Sealing Finger was the world's most insidious sneak attack, and it was the hardest to detect.
The most insidious thing about it was that it could not be used against adults and was only effective against infants. Infants who were hit by the Vitality Sealing Finger would not be able to detect it and would not have any abnormalities. Only when they slowly grew up would they be able to detect the abnormalities.
Unsealing the Vitality Sealing Finger required a strong inner force to enter from the Baihui Channel and exit from the Gushing Spring Channel. It instantly combed through the body, like a flood rushing into the riverbed, sweeping away all the obstructions.
This tyrannical inner force required one to circulate through all the meridians and acupoints in one's body in one go. However, it also required one to have a precise grasp of the inner force. If one was not careful, they would lose their life.
Undoing the Vitality Sealing Finger could be said to be a narrow escape from death.
Chu Li reckoned that with the High Duke's Public House's rich collection of books, they must have found the Vitality Sealing Finger. They also knew the risks of unsealing the Vitality Sealing Finger. For thousands of years, the number of people who managed to unseal the Vitality Sealing Finger could be counted with one hand, and all of them were extremely tough people.
It was precisely because he knew about the Origin Sealing Finger that he didn't dare to undo it. Even though she was weak right now, she was still alive. Once the Vitality Sealing Finger was released, her life would immediately be in danger.
Xiao Qi said, "Chu Li. Do you have a way to undo it? "
Chu Li nodded slowly.
"Are you really confident?" Xiao Qi asked.
Chu Li answered, "Sixty percent."
Xiao Qi frowned as her eyes flickered.
Siao Shi smiled, "It's useless. Big Brother won't agree to you helping me."
"Master Xiao …" Chu Li shook his head helplessly.
Eldest Young Master was conservative in nature, and he valued his younger sister too much, so he was too worried about personal gains and losses. If it was any other matter, he would be wise and capable of making quick decisions. However, when it came to his own family, it was as if he had changed into a different person, indecisive and indecisive.
At the end of the day, it was because he valued relationships too much and was too concerned about everything.
Xiao Qi said, "I'll convince Big Brother!"
"Little sister, do you think you can convince Big Brother?" Xiao Shi chuckled and shook her head. "Even if Father comes out of isolation, he won't be able to convince Big Brother!"
"Let's give it a try!" Xiao Qi said.
Xiao Shi turned to look at Chu Li. "Chu Li, you're really bold. If anything happens to me, Big Brother will make sure that you pay with your life!"
Chu Li said, "It's just death."
"As expected of someone with a profound dharmic base." Xiao Shi chuckled. "You've seen through life and death."
Chu Li smiled. "I'm actually afraid of death too."
He had experienced reincarnation, so he was not that afraid of death. Death might be the next part of his journey, and he might be reincarnated into another world.
"Death … might not necessarily be a relief," Siao Shi sighed faintly.
"Second sister, rest well. The night wind is cold. Be careful. "Xiao Qi interrupted her thoughts." I'll look for Big Brother tomorrow! "
Xiao Shi smiled. "It all depends on your ability!"
She was indifferent to life and death. It did not matter to her who undid the Vitality Sealing Finger.
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"Elder Zhao, give it a try!" Siao Tieying sat in the armchair and looked at Zhao Qingshan who was opposite him. "You're the one with the most profound cultivation level in our Public House. Second sister can only rely on you! "
The morning sun shone in. The hall was bright and clean.
There were only three people in the hall. Siao Tieying, Zhao Qingshan, and Linquan who was standing at the side.
Linquan had white hair and a ruddy complexion. He stood behind Siao Tieying with his eyes slightly closed. It was as if he had fallen asleep. Only Siao Tieying and Zhao Qingshan were talking.
"Master Siao." Zhao Qingshan closed fist saluted. He sighed helplessly. "I'm really not confident!"
"If we're talking about confidence, Elder Zhao is the most confident in the Public House. The others are even less confident." Siao Tieying stood up. He picked up the teapot and personally filled it with water.
Zhao Qingshan quickly stood up. He held the teacup with both hands. He smiled bitterly. "Master Siao, I really can't do it. Let's look for someone else. Elder Guo is much stronger than me. At least he's a physician. He knows more about the Vitality Sealing Finger."
Siao Tieying sat back in the armchair. He shook his head and sighed. "Elder Guo's medical skills are great. But the key to unsealing the Vitality Sealing Finger is not medical skills. It's inner energy. You need a deep and precise inner energy."
Zhao Qingshan sighed. "But I'm really not confident."
"It's okay." Siao Tieying smiled. "Even if there's an accident, I won't take it out on Elder Zhao. After all, you're the strongest in the Public House. This is Second Sister's fate. It's her fate!"
"I'm not afraid of taking it out on you." Zhao Qingshan shook his head. "I really don't dare to harm Second Lady."
He secretly pouted. It would be weird if he didn't take it out on her.
Second Lady was Master Siao's sweetheart. Although they were siblings, they were no different from father and daughter.
The High Duke had isolated himself to practice martial arts since they were young. He had not shown his face for more than ten years. No one knew if he was dead or alive. Their mother died during childbirth. Master Siao had been taking care of his two younger sisters and one younger brother. He was the elder brother. He was more like a father.
"Elder Zhao, do you want me to kneel down and beg you?" Siao Tieying sighed.
Zhao Qingshan smiled bitterly. "Master Siao, I'll kneel down and beg you. I'm really not confident. Why don't you beg the Emperor? He's powerful. It shouldn't be difficult for him to save Second Lady."
"The Emperor?" Siao Tieying smiled bitterly.
The decline of the Public House had something to do with the Emperor.
His father and the Emperor seemed to have fallen out because of a woman. That was why the Public House was not favored by the Emperor. That was why the Ren Public House dared to be so unscrupulous.
If the Public House was valued by the Emperor, the Ren Public House would not dare to go too far.
Zhao Qingshan said, "Based on Master Siao's reputation, the Emperor should be able to agree."
"The chances are slim." Siao Tieying sighed. "The Emperor has to deal with a myriad of issues every day. He doesn't have the time to deal with these trivial matters!"
"What about the High Duke?" Zhao Qingshan quickly said. "Ask the High Duke to come out of isolation. He will definitely be able to do it!"
"Heh!" Siao Tieying sneered.
Zhao Qingshan quickly shut his mouth. He wanted to slap himself. He should not have mentioned the High Duke.
Master Siao was very dissatisfied with the High Duke. He got angry whenever the High Duke was mentioned.
If it were him, he would also be angry. Because his wife had a difficult birth, he immediately went into isolation and left the Public House to a fifteen-year-old child. He did not care about the life and death of the remaining child. The High Duke was indeed an irresponsible father.
Suddenly, a report came from outside. "Master, the Third Lady is here!"
Xiao Qi was dressed in white. She fluttered in, bringing with her a refreshing fragrance.
"Elder Zhao, Big Brother, what are you talking about?" Xiao Qi sat beside Siao Tieying.
Siao Tieying sighed. "I'm begging Elder Zhao to help Second Younger Sister remove the Vitality Sealing Finger."
Xiao Qi's clear eyes looked at Zhao Qingshan.
Zhao Qingshan quickly waved his hand. "I dare not agree!"
Xiao Qi looked at Siao Tieying.
Siao Tieying sighed. "Other than Elder Zhao, who else can we rely on?"
Zhao Qingshan quickly stood up and closed fist saluted. "Master, Third Lady, I shall not disturb you anymore. Goodbye, goodbye!"
He took two to three steps out of the hall and left in a hurry. He did not give Siao Tieying a chance to ask him to stay.
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