Chapter 691: Tenderhearted child, worried mother (1/2)

Han Yunxi saw nothing but black when she turned around! Gu Qishao was dressed in his large dark robes, oversized hood, and face mask, thus completely hiding his features.

“Long time no see. You’re safe and sound, old man?” Han Yunxi teased. “When did you come back?”

“Just this morning,” Gu Qishao said. “I brought Gu Beiyue here too. You can tell Mu Linger to ask him if there’s anything she doesn’t understand in that medical text. If Gu Beiyue’s lost, then write a letter to ask old Pill King.”

Han Yunxi crossed her arms and leaned against the wall. “And then?”

“And then, I’ll go hunt for the Fire and Metal of Ten Thousand Poisons,” Gu Qishao was utterly serious.

“Then why don’t you tell her that yourself?” Han Yunxi asked.

“That lass is too annoying! She can pester me for three days and three nights without sleeping just to ask about this or that medicine. If this old man stays with her any longer, I’ll go crazy!” Gu Qishao thought a bit, then asked, “Poison lass, do you think that stinkin’ girl suspects something?”

“Have you resolved the Mu Clan’s issues?” Han Yunxi changed the subject.

Lady Lianxin had sacrificed herself for the sake of the Mu Clan. Right now, Medical City had already chasd her and Head Elder Ling out. Their tarnished reputations had made them extremely unpopular and unable to earn a living anywhere. If Gu Qishao didn’t do some favors for the Mu Clan, Lady Lianxin wouldn’t just let the matter drop.

“I’ve discussed it with that lass already. She’ll take up the post of Mu Clan Head and the Council of Elders will return her two plots of land. Whether or not it’ll save the Mu Clan will depend on how much heart she puts into the work,” Gu Qishao said, before adding, “In any case, we’ve already settled things properly. Or rather, I spoke with her on behalf of Long Feiye. It has nothing more to do with this old man.”

Han Yunxi’s gaze turned complicated. “If she doesn’t put her heart into it, Lady Lianxin will probably come knocking at our doors to complain!”

“That has nothing to do with this old man either,” Gu Qishao expressed.

Han Yunxi gave him an especially scornful look. “If you don’t like her, why tease her at all?”

Gu Qishao gave Han Yunxi an equally scornful gaze. “I tease you everyday, so why haven’t you started liking me yet?”

Han Yunxi was too lazy to acknowledge that statement. She turned to leave, but Gu Qishao hastily stopped her with an even strong gaze. “I’m joking, I’m joking! Why are you taking it so seriously?”

“Have you found any clues about the Fire or Metal of Ten Thousand Poisons?” Han Yunxi asked.

Gu Qishao shook his head. He’d been searching for a long time, but with no progress. Metal was hard to find to begin with, much less that of Ten Thousand Poisons. Meanwhile, he had no idea where to start with the fire. But he was certain about one thing. “Even without any leads, I’ll keep looking! Long Feiye and I have a pact!”

In fact, they had two. The first was that Gu Qishao would hide the truth of Mute Granny’s death from Han Yunxi while Long Feiye held the secret of Gu Qishao’s eternally undying body. The second was that Gu Qishao would help Long Feiye find a way to break through Perplexing Butterfly Illusion while the latter would help him destroy Medical City. Of the two agreements, Han Yunxi was only aware of the second one.

Long Feiye and Han Yunxi were busy people who bustled about daily. Gu Qishao only wanted to do one thing in his lifetime, so he’d never forgotten his pacts with Long Feiye.

“When are you leaving?” Han Yunxi knew he wouldn’t stay long and could only stand in silent tribute to Mu Linger.

“Right now!” If not for the sake of meeting Han Yunxi, Gu Qishao would have left ages ago. “Are you planning to settle down in South Ning long term? Until the three nations finish their war?”

“I’ll take a trip to Celestial Mountain so I’ll probably stay there for a bit,” Han Yunxi replied in a low voice.

“Celestial Mountain? What for?” Gu Qishao grew curious. “Is Long Feiye going to do training? Now’s not the time, right?”

Han Yunxi couldn’t help but smile wryly at him. Gu Qishao was extremely intelligent, but he never cared about the current political climate. Anyone who did would know that Long Feiye was going to Celestial Mountain to draw the martial arts forces to his side. If Gu Beiyue was a man who took fame and fortune lightly, then Gu Qishao was a man with no concept of them at all. He eternally lived in his own carefree world, doing as he liked without being tied down by any obligations. Han Yunxi liked him a lot, but there wasn’t a hint of romantic affection in it.

Gu Qishao rubbed his chin in thought. “With Long Feiye’s martial arts skills, actually…he doesn’t need to train any further. If I was him, I’d take you to eat delicious food and tour scenic spots together. What’s with all this training?”

“I just like watching him train,” Han Yunxi was always on Long Feiye’s side.

“Han Yunxi, just what do you like about Long Feiye?” Although Gu Qishao was smiling, Han Yunxi gave a start. It had been a long time since he’d called her by name.

“What I like…I don’t know either,” she said lightly.

“Seriously?” Gu Qishao disliked the answer. In the end, he took out a blood-red wild mushroom the size of his fist from the depths of his robes and stuffed it into Han Yunxi’s hands before walking away without a glance.

“Hey, what is this?”

“Aren’t you going to have a meal together before you leave? Gu Qishao! Old Fiend!”

Gu Qishao didn’t look back. He just waved his hand and said, “Remember to miss your Qi gege once in a while. Wait for my good news!”

“You be careful out there!” Han Yunxi chased after him a few steps, but Gu Qishao quickly vanished from sight. She looked at the wild mushroom in her hands and had a fright. This was the perfect remedy for females to enrich their blood and recover vitality! It took at least five to six hundred years for the mushroom to grow to this size.

She stared at it for a long time, filled with mixed feelings, before breaking into a helpless smile. “You fool…”

Han Yunxi didn’t give such a precious blood mushroom to Mu Linger, but had Su Xiaoyu take it to the pharmacy’s storehouse for safekeeping. By the time she reached the back courtyard, Lil Thing was already running out to leap into her arms with a high-pitched cheep…