Chapter 1425: Chapter 829: Targeted
Zhou Yu and Qian Kui seemed accustomed to it, both wearing forced smiles.
"Does it mean that if the two of us leave now, Brother Shen won’t suspect us anymore?"
Qian Kui chuckled, while Shen E’s face remained expressionless: "How naive you are."
Qian Kui and Zhou Yu: "...."
Awkward, truly, once again awkward?!
A sharp-tongued awkward ruler, this Shen E.
Ignoring everything, Gong Jiu and the others walked towards Sui Yi...
However, Ye Zixu noticed Sui Yi’s thin clothes and the faint traces of moisture on her abdomen from holding Pu Qinghan earlier. Though already dried, some marks remained.
Ye Zixu, slightly obsessive, realized others could notice these marks too, so he handed his jacket to Sui Yi.
Sui Yi glanced at him and accepted it, walking to the side with Ye Zixu.
Ye Zixu’s lips moved slightly, but there were no sounds, only lip-reading.
Ye Zixu: That lake is the place with the weakest spiritual energy in this Cherry Snow Forest, almost nonexistent.
This also means it’s actually the place with the strongest spiritual energy here, just false appearances.
Sui Yi: The technique to perfectly conceal its spiritual energy is quite impressive.
Ye Zixu: Can you break it?
Sui Yi: No, each field has its specialization. Witchcraft doesn’t involve such secret techniques. Forcing it could be disastrous.
Ye Zixu: When I went behind, I tried to collect some water from the lake, but I was stopped by their people. It seems the Shen Family is very cautious.
Sui Yi: No matter how deep the caution, secrets are being detected.
Ye Zixu remained silent, indeed, whether it’s the Qian Family or the Zhou Family, someone today is surely targeting that Life Dragon Lake.
Though it’s not their concern, Ye Zixu understood Sui Yi was interested.
Because that thing from the water pulled Pu Qinghan down without warning...
He always felt there must be a reason behind it.
"The best way is for me to explore deeper."
"No need, the creature down there is formidable...you couldn’t handle it."
Sui Yi stopped moving her lips, donning Ye Zixu’s jacket, suddenly feeling a gaze on her.
It was cold.
Sui Yi turned to see Physician Liao retracting his hand, "Entering the water has chilled your body, just drink some ginger soup when you return."
As expected, it was nothing significant.
Even though they already knew, Gong Jiu and the others calmed their minds, while Yhan Qingwu patted Pu Qinghan’s shoulder.
Yet everyone suddenly noticed that this Shen Family’s designated physician was looking at Sui Yi with an unexpectedly cold tone.
"I heard Miss Sui also understands medicine."
Sui Yi looked at him, "Mm"
Neither denying nor being modest.
"Then how come you didn’t notice that young lady is poisoned?"
Huh?
Who?
Liao looked in the direction of...Li Luo.
Are you joking? Sui Yi had hinted to them that Li Luo’s strength was exceptional, how could she be poisoned out of nowhere?
And with a severe poison!
Could it be...
From underwater?!
Yet this Liao seemed to be reminding, but with a hint of provocation towards Sui Yi.
Imagine if Sui Yi were a physician but didn’t even know her friend was poisoned, wouldn’t that imply poor medical skill?
This person is clearly provoking.
The person involved, Li Luo, kept a cold demeanor, her aura chilling, making Liao feel inexplicably frozen.
Meanwhile, at this moment, Sui Yi also maintained a calm expression.
"And then?"
Liao pursed his lips, "I can help her."
"So, are you asking me to beg you?"
Sui Yi asked indifferently, Liao smiled slightly, Gong Jiu and the others were infuriated, and Li Luo was even colder: "This poison I can handle myself, no need for this physician to intervene..."
Very dismissive towards Liao.
Shen Ci and Shen E said nothing.
"Let’s go, we’ve had enough fun today," Su Zimu felt there was no need to linger.
She trusted Sui Yi, and trusted Li Luo even more.
Pu Qinghan also stood up.
"You can’t leave yet," Liao called out to Pu Qinghan.
The latter turned to look at her.
"Your dantian doesn’t gather energy, your meridians don’t continue blood flow, signs of premature death, in less than five years, you’ll die young with white hair and a withered body."
If Shen E was previously the awkward monarch, then Gong Jiu and company now truly understood what absolute dead silence meant.
Premature...death?
What kind of joke is this!
Pu Qinghan may not be able to practice martial arts, but he has always been healthy, no signs of premature death!
"What nonsense are you spouting, our Qinghan is as fit as can be! Besides, Sui Yi’s medical skills are far superior, she didn’t notice anything...what does it have to do with you"
Gong Jiu’s first reaction was to console Pu Qinghan, showing disbelief and complete disregard for Liao’s position within the Shen Family.
Yet she also understood if the Shen Family placed such importance on Liao, this person must have some skills.
Was he speaking so recklessly?
Gong Jiu trusted Sui Yi, but not entirely, because with Sui Yi...she might be able to spot it, but might not say anything!
Clearly, Su Zimu and the others had prepared for this possibility, and kept silent.
Because of Gong Jiu’s word, Shen E, who was about to leave and delegate the reception to his younger sister, paused the wheelchair.
Li Luo’s severe poison was a provocation, but now Pu Qinghan’s physical issue was singled out by the other party; this wasn’t a provocation.
It was absolute hostility.
This Liao harbored great animosity towards Sui Yi, nearly hatred.
Shen Ci finally frowned.
His finger tapped the cup, just about to speak.
Sui Yi suddenly leaned forward, her black hair cascading over her shoulders, and her fingers firmly pressed onto Liao’s wrist.
The sharp point of the Beak of the Golden Crow touched his meridians.
A chilling and solemn aura swept over.
Which made Shen Ci, sitting beside, feel somewhat dazed.
Such a demeanor, seemingly far stronger than her brother’s... "Surname Jiang, with the Blood of the Medicine King, bloodline weak, belonging to a side branch, and it’s the 103rd generation, there’s a divine gu in the abdomen that even Jhiang Chenyu couldn’t resolve."
"Wait for it to flare up a few more times, the poison will be deadlier than before."
"I await you to plead for my help to save you."
Sui Yi had already let go of the hand, and with a swipe of her finger over the medicine box that Liao originally carried.
Swish!
The chain opened, and the contents shot out, landing in Sui Yi’s palm.
"But the things she asked you to bring me, I still have to take them."
It was a half-arm length box.
After it fell into Sui Yi’s hand, she straightened her posture, didn’t bother with Liao’s pale face, turned slightly, and reached for a cup on Shen Ci’s table.
"Could I have this cup?"
Shen Ci was unsure of its purpose but didn’t stop her, smiling lightly, "As long as Miss Sui likes it."
She hadn’t stopped Liao from provoking Sui Yi earlier because she had discerned it was a personal vendetta. Since it was personal, it was better to clarify face-to-face here than let Sui Yi harbor grudges against the Shen Family later on.
Besides, would someone who caused a disturbance at the Imperial Guards Headquarters fear Liao?
It’s only natural that with such an attitude from the Shen Family, Miss Sui, a person with an Exquisite Heart, would understand.
She just hadn’t expected her to want a cup.
Could this be an implication?
Turning to leave, Sui Yi nodded slightly towards the quietly distant Shen E, then left. Gong Jiu and others felt a burden lift off their chests and followed her out.
Haha, though Liao is formidable, isn’t he still shrinking like a dog under Sui Yi’s "seriousness"!
Just look at how frightened he was.
And those people from the Zhou Family, haha~
Once out of the building, Sui Yi suddenly turned around.
"Raise your hand."
Li Luo was startled, her palm grasped by Sui Yi, turned over. The blood-red was gone because it had been cleaned, but the flesh was badly damaged, revealing some blackened bone.
"The poison has penetrated, even staining the bone black, and you’re still washing it with hot water... Do you think it’s ink, that it washes away so easily? Doesn’t it hurt?"
The words were gentle but just short of calling Li Luo an idiot.
Even Gong Jiu thought Li Luo was indeed foolish.
Li Luo frowned and said, "After I went into the water earlier, my hand brushed against the opponent’s temple, and it was scratched. I suspect there was poison on that temple. When we return, I’ll draw its appearance for you to see if you recognize what it is."
Having finished speaking, she suddenly realized she might be getting dependent on this person, causing her to frown with some regret.
"You said so much, yet you didn’t answer my question."
Question?
Does it hurt?
"What’s there to say if it hurts?" Li Luo said indifferently, about to withdraw her hand when she saw Sui Yi’s hand already pressing onto her palm.
Golden light rose.
After a while, Sui Yi released her hand, and Li Luo saw her palm’s bones turning white, the flesh also healed.
Yet in Sui Yi’s palm, a cluster of dark blood was condensed, placed into a cup taken from in front of Liao.
Li Luo suddenly understood, "You knew all along? Were you waiting for me to ask you to help detoxify?"
That’s what everyone was puzzled about.
Sui Yi handed the cup to Ye Zixu, turned to look at Li Luo.
"You were brought by me, so naturally, you’re my responsibility."
"Even a trafficker should care about whether you live or die."
"No need for you to plead. As long as you say a word, I’ll surely save you."
Indeed, even if she didn’t say it, she would still save her, only wanting to gradually make her accustomed to trusting those around her, to seriously approach this world.
Unfortunately, it seemed a bit hasty.
Perhaps it was because of that dream.
After Sui Yi spoke these words, not only were Gong Jiu and the others silent, but even Shen Ci, who came out later, paused in her steps.
Li Luo’s complexion changed repeatedly, and her lips ultimately moved slightly.
"Seems like it was me who brought you here."
Mr. Sui, have you forgotten how I saved you in that spatial tunnel with Wang Qing?
Sui Yi: "...."
Seems like it indeed.
Pondering, Sui Yi took a few steps down with the box and suddenly looked back.
"That means you’re responsible for me."
Alright then!
Li Luo had nothing more to say.
Gong Jiu and the others, despite trying to maintain a serious demeanor, were undone by Sui Yi’s words.
Laugh? That might not be appropriate, so stay serious!
Sui Yi didn’t pay them any mind, looking at Pu Qinghan, "Qinghan, Xu, why don’t you come out with me?"
Pu Qinghan and Ye Zixu followed Sui Yi out.
Sui Yi had some matters, so a car drove away, and fortunately, they didn’t lack cars. But Sui Yi’s behavior today... It seemed to refresh their impression of Sui Yi.
Not angry, but serious.
And as Li Luo pressed her palm, she suddenly looked at Gong Jiu and the others.
"Is she mad?"
Someone usually so cold was rendered adorably dumbfounded by Sui Yi’s "serious" words.
Su Zimu gently placed a hand on her shoulder, shaking his head, "I’ve never seen her angry before; she’s probably seriously reasoning with you."
Reasoning, indeed, that’s the gist of it.
