Chapter 516: Gu Qi Sha, wait for me (2/2)

He had nothing to fear as Medicine City’s representative here. Moreover, now Medical City had its own representative to support them. Xie Deyi remembered how Han Yunxi had once rampantly challenged Third Elder Shen to a bet over the illness of Tianning’s crown prince. She had offended him long ago, so there was no way that Third Elder Shen would give her any favors.

“Since Third Elder Shen says so, this wangfei will give Medical City some face and listen to your proposal.” Han Yunxi expressed her desire to yield while shooting a look at Gu Qi Sha. Though Gu Qi Sha was unsatisfied, he still drew back.

Third Elder Shen thought it over before he proclaimed, “Mu Linger was the one who provoked the other party first, while her defeat in the challenge came later. I’ll make it clear beforehand, it’s only natural that—”

“Third Elder Shen, Mu Linger was already—” Head Elder Xie interrupted anxiously.

Third Elder Shen shot him an unhappy glare. “This old man hasn’t finished speaking yet. Head Elder Xie, if you’re feeling unsatisfied, I can wash my hands of the matter entirely!”

“I don’t dare, I don’t dare.”

Han Yunxi noted Head Elder Xie’s resentful air and knew that he was a prickly person to deal with.

Third Elder Shen resumed his speech. “I’ll make it clear beforehand, Mu Linger ought to honor her promise. However, she’s not at liberty to do so. Forget about pledging loyalty to Pill Fiend Pharmacy. As this old man sees it, penalize her by letting her visit Pill Fiend Pharmacy every three months to write up an original prescription as apology. Meanwhile, esteemed wangfei should keep her hands out of Medicine City’s private affairs as well.”

His suggestion was both fair and reasonable, earning the praise of the crowd. But Head Elder Xie wasn’t happy at all. “Creating a new prescription every three months? What’s the difference between that and pledging loyalty to Pill Fiend Pharmacy in the first place?”

With Mu Linger’s skills, three months was plenty of time to create a new prescription or modify an existing one. An ordinary pharmacist might take two or three years and still not come up with anything.

Third Elder Shen’s face grew gloomy before he snapped, “It’s your Medicine City’s fault for instructing her wrongly in the first place. Now that the challenge’s made such a stir, the whole world knows about it. Head Elder Xie, if you insist on having your way, this old man can’t do anything about it, either.” So speaking, he made a bow towards Han Yunxi with clasped hands and prepared to leave.

But Head Elder Xie was quick to stop him. “Third Elder Shen, please hold! Everything will be as you’ve said!” He had assumed that Third Elder Shen would seize the chance to ruin Han Yunxi, but the man had been fair and just. If Han Yunxi’s side had made a move first, they would’ve been in the wrong, but Third Elder Shen had harmonized both sides so that he had no choice but to yield. Otherwise, he’d seem unreasonable and lose prestige. But that wasn’t the important point. If Medicine City lost Medical City’s support over something like this, the losses would outweigh any gains.

“Qin Wangfei what do you think?” Third Elder Shen asked as he looked at Han Yunxi with meaningful eyes.

Han Yunxi had her own grasp on the intricate relationships involved in this deal. Third Elder Shen had already expended effort to make a compromise, so she had to agree even if she was unwilling. Letting Mu Linger visit once every three months would at least let them know how she was doing in Medicine City. Moreover, it’d ensure that Medicine City’s Council of Elders couldn’t take her life.

After some hesitation, Han Yunxi nodded. “Fine. For the sake of Third Elder Shen today, I won’t fuss over the details.”

Head Elder Xie simply snorted in contempt, then ordered, “Someone come, take the girl into custody!”

Mu Linger turned towards Gu Qi Sha and raised her voice. “Gu Qi Sha, just wait for me!”

After seeing someone from Medical City, Gu Qi Sha’s heart was filled with too much hate to bother with anything else. He didn’t even look at Mu Linger, but tossed back, “Why should I wait for you?”

“When I come back, there will definitely be a day when I defeat you for good!” Mu Linger said seriously.

It wasn’t clear whether Gu Qi Sha heard Mu Linger’s declaration, but he snorted in disdain and ignored her. Mu Linger smiled helplessly and prepared to leave when Han Yunxi shouted, “Pill Fiend Pharmacy welcomes you to challenge us anytime!”

“Definitely!” Mu Linger replied with a domineering air. She didn’t let the guards touch her, but strode off on her own with large strides. Everyone was filled with admiration at her resolve, while Gu Qi Sha just narrowed his eyes to stare at Third Elder Shen. By the time Mu Linger vanished into the crowd, he was still staring fixedly at the old man.

Now that everything was over, Han Yunxi and Long Feiye simply turned and went inside, ignoring Head Elder Xie completely. Sooner or later, they’d find Head Elder Xie for payback, but Han Yunxi’s only wish now was for Mu Linger to use her brains and not seek more trouble for herself. Head Elder Xie wanted to ask Third Elder Shen out for drinks, but the man refused his invitation and entered Pill Fiend Pharmacy instead. Head Elder Xie had no choice but to drop the matter and leave.

Once the crowd dispersed, Mu Yingdong and a tall, powerful-looking masked man began to walk and converse together. Ouyang Ningnuo followed them from a distance before muttering to himself, “Jun Yixie?”

Whoever that masked man is, Mu Yingdong must have his reasons for leaving the Mu Clan’s genius in Head Elder Xie’s hands. There has to be a scheme afoot.

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Meanwhile, Third Elder Shen was currently drinking tea and discussing matters with Han Yunxi and Long Feiye. Everyone in the outside world assumed that the elder and Qin Wangfei had a grudge against each other, but none of them knew that the case of the planted Gu left Third Elder Shen indebted to Han Yunxi. In the end, he still favored her in his proposition.

“Third Elder, it’s fortunate that we had you today,” Han Yunxi said gratefully.

“Esteemed wangfei is being overly formal. This old man came today just because I have something to tell you,” Third Elder Shen replied in a low voice.