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Chapters 691-700

Chapter 691: Tenderhearted child, worried mother

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.