Chapter 528: Substitute for the Grand Medicine Testing Convention (1/2)

Chapter 528: Substitute for the Grand Medicine Testing Convention

Han Yunxi thought it over carefully. If Gu Qishao was discovered in the cells, the Wang Clan would definitely tell us. But there’s been no news. Did something happen to him? With his personality, he’d definitely show up at the Grand Medicine Testing Convention after getting an invitation.

Long Feiye still wasn’t back, so Han Yunxi had no choice but to call for Chu Xifeng and have him search for news. Naturally, Chu Xifeng found nothing because the current Gu Qishao was crouched in a corner of Mu Linger’s cell, staring at the moon through a skylight. Meanwhile, Mu Linger was crouched in an identical pose right next to him—not to stare at the moon, but to enjoy it. Her face was filled with happiness, making it obvious that she was in love. Unfortunately, Gu Qishao didn’t pay her any attention.

Ever since he used the Roundworm Birthing Poison, those jail keepers and Lin Clan members had kept their distance in fear. Aside from bringing Mu Linger her meals three times a day, they didn’t approach her cell a step. If he knew they were so easy to deal with, he would’ve left to find Han Yunxi instead of coming inside this cell. Tomorrow was the Grand Medicine Testing Convention. If he couldn’t make it, he should send Han Yunxi a message by flying pigeon, but he still hadn’t done a thing. The Council of Elders had excluded Long Feiye from the invitations and given him full reason to accompany Poison lass alone. He was loath to give up on his chance!

He refused to believe that he had such awful luck. Maybe there would be a chance for him to slip away tomorrow.

“Your Excellency Pill Fiend, tomorrow’s the Grand Medicine Testing Convention. If I wasn’t locked up here, I’d definitely kill everyone there,” Mu Linger turned towards him with a smile, her eyes shining.

“You’re so happy even saying things like that?” Gu Qishao asked doubtfully.

Mu Linger withdrew her smile and made up an excuse. “Of course I’m happy. I’m not participating in the competition, so those good-for-nothings in the Mu Clan have a chance to humiliate themselves!”

“Heheh, the Mu Clan might have lots of useless idiots, but the Wang and Xie Clans have their share as well. Without you, there’s no point in watching the convention at all,” Gu Qishao said disdainfully.

Mu Linger was delighted by the compliment. She was about to modestly refuse them when Gu Qishao added, “Of course, without me there, there’d be even less to see!”

Mu Linger burst into laughter instead and seized the chance to ask, “Your Excellency Pill Fiend, how about I learn medical skills from you?”

Unfortunately, Gu Qishao rudely rebuffed her. “Give it up already. This old man will never take a disciple in my life.” Then he added, “Aside from one possible exception.”

Mu Linger was quite disappointed as she muttered, “I know who that is…” She was about to say ‘Han Yunxi’ when Gu Qishao actually said someone else.

“Long Feiye!” he declared.

Mu Linger looked up, completely speechless…

Just like that, Gu Qishao and Mu Linger ended up chatting until daybreak, while Han Yunxi woke up to see Long Feiye by her side. He hadn’t completely lied down on the bed, but was half leaning against the pillow with his eyes shut in a doze. He was dressed neatly from head and toe and seemed to have just returned recently. Han Yunxi was still thinking about Gu Qishao. She wondered if he’d come by already. Still, her heart favored Long Feiye in the end. Seeing the traces of exhaustion between his brows, she resolved to let him rest longer, even if it was just for a little bit. The Grand Medicine Testing Convention wasn’t due to start until the afternoon, so they had plenty of time to spare.

Han Yunxi carefully turned sideways so she could curl up next to Long Feiye, but he quickly woke up and asked, “Do you still want to sleep?”

“When did you come back? You’re not going to sleep any longer?” Han Yunxi asked.

But Long Feiye only replied, “It looks like Gu Qishao isn’t coming. Your lordship will take his place for the Grand Medicine Testing Convention.”

“Did something happen to him?” Han Yunxi asked in alarm.

“He’s in jail and can’t get out. Don’t worry, he can’t die. If anything did happen to him, Medicine City wouldn’t be as peaceful as it is now,” Long Feiye said coldly.

‘He can’t die,’ he can’t die… It was only a casual comment, so no one would catch the deeper meaning beyond the words. Han Yunxi didn’t notice them at all. She had considered the possibility that Gu Qishao had been imprisoned, so her heart felt at ease with Long Feiye’s words.

“The Council of Elders won’t agree to have you as a substitute, cough, cough. It’s better for you to play your part as a bodyguard instead,” Han Yunxi teased. But Long Feiye simply took out a massive black cape and draped it over himself. After that, he looked no different from His Excellency Pill Fiend—even their heights were similar. After coming back from the Wang Clan, Chu Xifeng had given him the latest news. He was quite happy that Gu Qishao couldn’t come, so he had Chu Xifeng find a giant black cloak overnight for his use.