Chapter 1069: A long time to take a pulse (2/2)

Many people knew Gu Qishao now possessed the Moye sword spirit, so him carrying a sword would raise suspicions in their heads. It was better to disguise his parcel. But Ganjiang was so heavy that disguising it would no doubt make it weigh even more. If Long Feiye had been the one ordering him, Gu Qishao would toss the sword right back, but Han Yunxi’s words were a different matter. Happily, Gu Qishao agreed and went off to do the work.

By the time he left, Gu Beiyue was still taking her pulse. Han Yunxi was now truly anxious. Despite being a medical professional by trade, she didn’t pay much attention to her own body when alone. She only thought of how to spend her days happily. But things were different now. She was desperately afraid of anything going wrong. What would happen to Long Feiye if she ran into trouble? Despite this, she tried to joke, “Academy Head Gu, have I caught some complicated illness? Why haven’t you figured anything out after all this time?”

Gu Beiyue finally released her hand with a smile. “It’s nothing serious, you’re just a little deficient in vital energy. You need plenty of rest and recuperation. Princess, after finishing up matters at Celestial Mountain, you’ll need to nurture yourself well on the way to Three-Way Black Market. Please leave all troublesome matters to Your Highness and this subordinate, alright?”

“Gu Beiyue, are you lying to me?” Han Yunxi narrowed her eyes. As if that was the only reason after all that pulse taking? She didn’t buy it!

Gu Beiyue quickly got off the chair and fell to one knee. “May princess show clear judgment. This subordinate doesn’t dare to lie to the princess!”

Han Yunxi sprang up and exclaimed, “Gu Beiyue, stand up! If you’re like this again, I’ll...I’ll…” Han Yunxi didn’t know what she’d do, but Gu Beiyue remained bowing with a quiet and serious face.

“Fine, fine, I was just joking. You can get up!” Han Yunxi relented.

Gu Beiyue stood up and added, “My thanks to princess for your judgment.”

For the first time in her life, Han Yunxi wanted to kick him. Although Gu Beiyue seemed gentle and harmless, he was rather detestable at times, too. A faint smile played about Gu Beiyue’s lips that looked three parts harmless and seven parts doting. It was a very warm and tender expression reserved for Han Yunxi alone, but she would never truly see it. Just like that, Han Yunxi lost her chance to press Gu Beiyue for more details, but she didn’t think much of it. Gu Beiyue wasn’t a man who’d try to trick her, so if he said it wasn’t a big deal, then she must be fine.

Soon enough, Long Feiye’s voice called out from inside. “Yunxi, come in! Master’s awake!”

Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue were thrilled as they both rushed into the room. There, Master Jianxin was leaning against his pillow with an ashen face. Gu Beiyue went to take his pulse at once, while Han Yunxi greeted the master before standing to one side.

Master Jianxin had incurred serious injuries; fortunately, Long Feiye’s true qi was there to protect his vitals. After taking his pulse, Gu Beiyue went to the side to write up a prescription. Long Feiye told his master about everything that had happened on the mountain and with his dual cultivation. Hearing this, Master Jianxin could only break out in cold sweat for their sakes.

“Feiye, everything else can be delayed, but you must forge that sword as soon as possible!” Master Jianxin declared.

Long Feiye only nodded, but Han Yunxi knew they would have to wait until after the northern expedition. Master Jianxin next looked at Han Yunxi and smiled. “Lass, this old man really underestimated you.”

Han Yunxi simply nodded and replied in a blunt tone, “Yes, you did underestimate me.”

Master Jianxin gave a start before he laughed. This was a very arrogant woman, but she had the right to act proud.

“Senior Jianxin, because you underestimated me, you caused my psychological damage. That’s why I think you need to pay me back!” Han Yunxi added seriously.

“What do you want?” Master Jianxin asked helplessly. What else could he offer besides Celestial Mountain’s undeserved reputation? Meanwhile, this lass is being spoiled by Feiye but still wants to asks things from me?

Han Yunxi said seriously, “Give me the manual for the Xuan Nǚ Swordplay! I want to learn it.”

Master Jianxin gave a minute start. Ever since Duanmu Yao’s imprisonment, he had hidden this matter in the deepest part of his heart. Seeing him in a difficult spot, Han Yunxi went on, “Senior Jianxin, don’t misunderstand. I’m not learning the Xuan Nǚ Swordplay to fulfill your wish. I don’t think anyone who learns it can repair your regrets except for Senior Luo Qingling herself.”

Han Yunxi’s words hit the nail on the head. Regret was something that could never be recovered. Things that were lost were gone, as simple as that. Anything used to make up for the loss would never be more than compensating what was already gone.

“Then what do you want?” Master Jianxin didn’t understand. With Han Yunxi’s current skills, it didn’t matter if she had the Xuan Nǚ Swordplay in her arsenal. Her poison needles were fully capable of protecting herself.

In a cold voice, Han Yunxi declared, “I want to use Xuan Nǚ Swordplay to kill Duanmu Yao!”

Master Jianxin was stunned, but Long Feiye and Gu Beiyue were smiling from the sidelines. Long Feiye even looked especially happy, though Heaven knows what he was so cheerful about.