Chapter 177: Very convenient, very fishy (1/2)
Chapter 177: Very convenient, very fishy
As soon as she saw the old steward come out, Han Yunxi welcomed him with a smile. “Old steward, I’d like to trouble you to pass on a message. Just say that Qin Wangfei made a special trip to tell His Excellency Pill Fiend the answer from last time.”
“Wall-Hitting Ghost?” the old steward guessed immediately.
Han Yunxi nodded her head mysteriously, yet the steward only felt helpless. “Your Highness, esteemed wangfei, His Excellency Pill Fiend left a few months ago and has yet to return. You came…at the wrong time.”
What?
“Then where did he go?” Han Yunxi asked hurriedly.
The old steward shook his head. “This old servant has never been clear about His Excellency Pill Fiend’s movements, much less when he’ll return.”
In other words, they couldn’t find him? Emperor Tianhui had only given them three days. This time, they didn’t even have a clue as to where to find Violet Wormwood.
“Old steward, is there Violet Wormwood here?” Han Yunxi still held a trace of hope.
The steward was astonished. “You want Violet Wormwood?”
“Do you have it?” Han Yunxi was moved.
But the steward shook his head. “This old servant can’t be sure about such a rare medicinal plant. Esteemed wangfei, His Excellency Pill Fiend personally takes care of all the rare plants in the valley. This old servant’s only in charge of some common plants.”
Hearing this, Long Feiye’s expression turned unpleasant. What now?
“Your Highness, esteemed wangfei, you two should probably go back,” the steward said, preparing to shut the gates.
Long Feiye immediately barred his way. “Are you sure you don’t know where Gu Qi Sha went?”
“Your Highness Duke of Qin, this old servant wouldn’t dare lie to you even if I had the guts of a bear and panther. If you don’t believe me, you can come in and look for yourself,” the steward hastened to explain. But it was right at this time that a familiar voice appeared from the side.
“Poison lass, what a coincidence!”
Han Yunxi turned to see none other than the wicked-looking, elegant and easy Gu Qishao, dressed in his usual red robes.
“Why are you here?” Han Yunxi said in surprise.
“Came to do some business with His Excellency Pill Fiend, heheh. I never thought we had the fate to meet each other here,” Gu Qishao’s smile was devastating enough to cause the fall of cities as he walked over.
First “poison lass,” then “fate.” It made them sound like they were on intimately familiar terms. She gave him a displeased look before speaking coldly, “His Excellency Pill Fiend isn’t here. You came for nothing.”
But Gu Qishao didn’t seem to mind. “I came to sell some medicine. It’s fine if only the steward’s present.”
At these words, the old steward grew interested. Of course Pill Fiend Valley accepted medicinal items as well. This red-robed young master had an unusual air about him, so he probably had something good.
“I don’t know what kind of item this young gentleman has brought us?” the old steward hastened to ask.
“Six-Leaf Clover, Drowsy Blossom, and a…” Gu Qishao smiled enigmatically as he lowered his voice. “…Violet Wormwood.”
His words left the group astonished. This guy actually had Violet Wormwood on his hands? That coincidental?!
Han Yunxi was about to speak when the old steward grew anxious. “Young gentleman, His Excellency Pill Fiend isn’t present, but this old servant has full authority to make decisions. Please come inside, we can discuss terms indoors!”
So speaking, he grabbed Gu Qishao’s hand and pulled him in at the same time Han Yunxi reached for his other hand. Long Feiye rapidly knocked her hand aside before grabbing Gu Qishao’s wrist himself and dragging him back out, shaking off the old steward in the process. Han Yunxi’s hand stung from being hit. She looked unhappily at Long Feiye, but he was too gloomy to look back.
“Hey, hey, hey! Your Highness Duke of Qin, that hurts!” Gu Qishao protested loudly.
Long Feiye’s face was like ice. “You have Violet Wormwood?”
“Let me go first. If there’s something to say, say it nicely,” Gu Qishao narrowed his eyes as he did he best to struggle. Unfortunately, his strength couldn’t compare to Long Feiye. In the end, he had no choice but to nod. “Yes!”
“Price?” Long Feiye really was terse with his words.
“Wouldn’t sell it for a thousand gold,” Gu Qishao said seriously.
Long Feiye gave him a chilly smile. “Weren’t you going to sell it to Pill Fiend?”
“Only under certain conditions.”
Hearing this, the old steward was quick to butt in. “Your Highness Duke of Qin, please don’t interfere with Pill Fiend Valley’s business transactions. Let go of that young gentleman.”
“In that case, we’ll discuss this outside the valley.” Long Feiye tossed these words to the old steward before hauling Gu Qishao away. The steward was helpless before Long Feiye’s aggressive actions, but he still chased after them to coax Gu Qishao.
“This young gentleman brought rare items to Pill Fiend Valley, perhaps he has matters to discuss with His Excellency Pill Fiend. Young gentleman, you must be prudent!”
“Young gentleman, His Excellency Pill Fiend can help you with things no one else can!”
“Even though His Excellency Pill Fiend isn’t here, young gentleman can speak with this old servant. This old servant will help you find His Excellency Pill Fiend as soon as possible!”
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