Chapter 64: I won’t stop you from admitting defeat (1/2)

Throughout the entire afternoon, Duanmu Baiye had urged Han Yunxi to hurry up and find the Wall-Hitting Ghost. Now that things were past the point of no return, he’d rather lose earlier than have Yao Yao foolishly searching outside. But Han Yunxi just wasn’t anxious. Right now, she was sitting with Long Feiye at a stone table, drinking tea and eating pastries.

As for the Wall-Hitting Ghost, she hadn’t said a word about it. Long Feiye didn’t ask, but he had to admit that this woman had done the unexpected again, enough to pleasantly surprise him. For some reason, he firmly believed that she could definitely find the Wall-Hitting Ghost. Long Feiye gave Han Yunxi a careless glance, and a flicker of approval flitted past his eyes before he even realized it himself.

It was the first time he’d ever approved of a woman.

What other abilities was she hiding?

Finally, the skies had grown completely dark. Duanmu Yao still hadn’t returned. Duanmu Baiye couldn’t bear it anymore as he strode before Han Yunxi. “Qin Wangfei, since you’ve already found the Wall-Hitting Ghost, just reveal its location instead of wasting everyone’s time.”

No human would believe that Han Yunxi hadn’t found the Wall-Hitting Ghost yet with her carefree attitude. She was dragging things out on purpose to make Yao Yao suffer!

Pill Fiend’s eyes lit up before his gaze grew complicated. He hoped that Han Yunxi could stun him by discovering the Wall-Hitting Ghost, yet he didn’t want his painstaking topics to be resolved so easily. Of course, what he hated the most was missing the chance to make Long Feiye pay.

Han Yunxi raised her eyebrows at Duanmu Baiye and said earnestly, “Crown Prince Ye is praising me overmuch. From what I know, the Wall-Hitting Ghost is a very evil plant. You can only plant one on an entire mountain, or else everything else will die. With such a big valley and just one plant, it’s quite difficult to track down. How could I find it so fast?”

Han Yunxi’s words made Pill Fiend look on in admiration. By now, he had to esteem this woman. She actually knew the properties of the Wall-Hitting Ghost, so she must be a highly skilled and knowledgeable kindred spirit.

So young and a female to boot, that wasn’t simple!

Pill Fiend looked and looked at Han Yunxi before narrowing his eyes, appreciation gradually replacing his previous hostility.

Meanwhile, Han Yunxi’s words were like a sneer to Duanmu Baiye. Pill Fiend had said there was only one Wall-Hitting Ghost in the entire valley. Now that Han Yunxi was emphasizing this fact, she was undoubtedly hinting to Duanmu Baiye that she was doing this on purpose. Wasn’t Duanmu Yao’s speed very fast? She could still circle a few more times outside. Since it was already dark, she didn’t want to leave just yet.

Duanmu Baiye’s fists clenched tightly. If Han Yunxi had been a man, he definitely would’ve punched him! Every day that Han Yunxi delayed in the courtyard was one more day of hard work for Yao Yao. If she dragged things on for a month, then Yao Yao would have to struggle for a month, maybe even a year…

Yao Yao had completely become the passive party!

Duanmu Baiye sincerely wished that Yao Yao could come to a realization and come back to look in the courtyard. It was much easier than searching through the entire valley. But even he didn’t think that Yao Yao could make such a breakthrough. First and foremost, she wasn’t that bright; secondly, he was familiar with her personality.

She’d hold onto face and not return unless she found a plant. Duanmu Baiye suppressed his rage, stuck before painfully enduring everything or erupting. The more he looked at Han Yunxi, the more his chest hurt. This crafty woman, what ‘first ever useless trash?’ What ‘couldn’t recognize medicinal plants?’ It was probably all a sham!

Time trickled by. Pill Fiend called for the evening meal, and Long Feiye and Han Yunxi both ate while Duanmu Baiye had no appetite at all.

Yao Yao, ah, Yao Yao, you should come back for a bit!

Yet, an entire night passed without Duanmu Yao returning. According to the old steward’s report, Princess Changle was flying all over the valley with torch in hand. Hearing this, Han Yunxi snorted with laughter and Duanmu Baiye narrowly avoiding spitting up blood in rage. With Long Feiye watching out for Duanmu Baiye, Han Yunxi felt very secure. She’d long retired to the guest rooms to sleep. It had to be said that she made it impossible for even Pill Fiend to sleep, so he ended up watching Duanmu Baiye with Long Feiye.

After rushing around and riding a carriage, Han Yunxi slept both deeply and sweetly. She only woke up the next day at san gan hour[1] to walk lazily into the yard.

“Morning,” Han Yunxi greeted everyone. She was in a good mood.

Long Feiye raised an eyebrow as he looked at her and didn’t speak. Pill Fiend was still filled with misgivings, and didn’t know what to say. Duanmu Baiye narrowed his eyes at Han Yunxi, before suddenly dashing in front of her. But at the same time, Long Feiye also stepped forward and placed her behind him, giving Duanmu Baiye a cold stare to express his displeasure.

Though she knew Long Feiye was protecting her for the reason of the Life Blood Pill, Han Yunxi still felt her heart warm up slightly. This at least proved that she was worth the protection of the world’s foremost sovereign.

“What are you two playing at?” Duanmu Baiye finally lost it.

Although it had only been one day and one night, he was still distressed over his little sister. Yao Yao was the golden branch and jade leaf[2], doted on since youth in the palm of everyone’s hand. Even when she was training martial arts with her Master, she’d never suffered like this! Furthermore, Han Yunxi had set up this chessboard from the start, and now she was here watching the joke. Staying here any longer was just pure humiliation for both of them.

This was the first time that Duanmu Baiye had been beaten by a woman, and he couldn’t take the shame!

“Crown Prince Ye, don’t be impatient. I haven’t even found the third plant yet. If you can’t wait, you could always give up. I won’t stop you,” Han Yunxi reminded him sincerely.

These words made Duanmu Baiye abruptly raise an angry hand. “You!”

A flash of kilingr intent flitted past Long Feiye’s eyes as he caught Duanmu Baiye’s wrist. “Qin Wangfei isn’t someone you can threaten lightly.”

Seeing Long Feiye’s killing intent, Duanmu Baiye felt his heart give a jolt. In all the years he’d known Long Feiye, he’d never seen him so earnest about a mere woman.

“Duke of Qin, don’t tell me you’re really getting the Life Blood Pill for this woman’s sake!” Duanmu Baiye tried to feel him out.