Chapter 8

After all this fuss for four or five days, the pharmacy has not made a single large sum of money.

Xiao Feng said he would do it, prepared the medicinal materials, washed his hands, and solemnly said to Xiao Die: "Sister, I am about to enter the formal phase of combining the medicine, please step aside!"

Xiao Die once harbored resentment towards her master. She always felt that, regardless of her own mistakes, her master should not have treated her and her brother so harshly. Xiao Die once believed that when she saw her master again, she would be living well, becoming a doctor greater than her master, looking down upon this heartless woman from a position of superiority, making her regret having expelled her from the gates of the Medicine Sect.

Tai'an Hall? Wuxie felt somewhat surprised. Could it be that the Zhou siblings were truly concealing their abilities? A few days ago, someone mentioned that their background was mysterious, and the people around them were also quite suspicious. At that time, Wuxie merely laughed it off, thinking it was nothing significant—after all, they were just itinerant doctors, what else could they be? After meeting Zhou Xiaodie, he did not have any particular feelings. He always trusted his instincts, but he could not sense the slightest hint of danger from Zhou Xiaodie. At that time, he merely laughed it off, thinking it was nothing significant—after all, they were just itinerant doctors, what else could they be? After meeting Zhou Xiaodie, he did not have any particular feelings. He always trusted his instincts, but he could not sense the slightest hint of danger from Zhou Xiaodie.

"The Black Hawk Party?" Little Die exclaimed, lowering her voice as she spoke, filled with confusion as she asked, "What grievances do we have with the Black Hawk Party? How could it lead to Master being injured like this?"

Doctor! Doctor!" The woman's voice grew increasingly anxious, "Open the door!"

My Lord!" The messenger hesitated to call out, "Please make a swift decision, so as to prevent the thieves from escaping

Xiao Die's response relieved her mother, who gently said: "I cannot bear to let my own daughter face death. Although this is a life-and-death struggle, there is still room for maneuver. If you unfortunately lose, just admit defeat. The Poison Sect will not pursue a total extermination."

Is this what is referred to as "the barefoot are not afraid of wearing shoes"? Interesting

"Useless!" Xiao Feng curled her lips and suddenly remembered something, "You were the one who tidied up the medicine, I can't find it! How about this, just tell her that we are no longer doing business—"

Meng Xiaoxia sighed and furrowed her brows, saying, "This matter is rather lengthy." She pulled Xiaodie aside to sit down and said, "Xiaodie, three years ago you resolved the poison of the Poison Sect, and they have attributed this debt to our master. Our master, feeling helpless, accepted the challenge from the Poison Sect and made a three-year agreement with the sect leader, Xu Quanzi, to refine medicine separately and compare results. As the three-year agreement is approaching, our master suddenly mentioned wanting to visit an old acquaintance."

Xiao Die coldly snorted, "It's better not to mention it, but since you have brought it up, let's settle the accounts! During these days, you haven't diagnosed a single illness, always pretending to be knowledgeable and making random guesses. If it weren't for me taking the opportunity while collecting medicine and fees to check the patients' pulses and observe their complexion, and then prescribing the appropriate medicine—who knows how many people in Yongzhou City you would have treated to death! And you still have the audacity to be arrogant? I am almost becoming the most notorious woman in Yongzhou, and I haven't complained yet!"

She murmured softly: "My brother would not deceive me on important matters. It seems that this is all true... Although you are very different from the mother in my mind, I do not wish to be too far from the daughter in your mind"

Xiao Die bit her lower lip, remaining silent

"I can't argue with you!" Xiao Die lowered the curtain of the carriage and murmured to herself in a low voice, "The leader here is more difficult than others—right from the start, not only risking his life, but even if he manages to survive, he still has to win people's hearts... Oh!" She pointed to a corner of the sky, her previous gloom instantly lifted, and clapped her hands, laughing, "Brother, your cockroach poison is working!"

With her heart beating like a drum, she arrived at Mianzhou—the agreed battleground of the two factions

I have encountered many submissive individuals, but I have truly met very few as stubborn as this one

Xiao Die curled her lips and said, "I am merely a discarded disciple; with so many disciples in the Medicine Sect, how could it possibly be my turn to shine."

As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Feng had already pushed open the door and knelt at the entrance with a thud, calling out, "Master!" She moved on her knees towards Ren Feiqing's bed. "Master, why did that fake Yi Tian hurt you?!" Tears welled up in Xiao Feng's eyes, and her voice was filled with resentment.

Is it really useful? Little Die's eyes brightened, and she began to contemplate the prospects of this miraculous medicine. The noxious smell would undoubtedly dampen sales, but if it truly had remarkable effects, it should be more than enough to support herself, her brother, and a dog. It seems that there is always a way out! Even if the pharmacy cannot be established, there are still other paths to take

Fan Xiaoqian, who was guarding Ren Feiqing, hurriedly adjusted the pillow for his master. Ren Feiqing took a couple of breaths, steadied her mind, and slowly said: "Xiaodie, please call your brother out as well, I have an important matter to discuss."

The phrase "the people are at odds while the officials are in conflict" is not lost on Xiaodie; she even plans to use this to deal with those three malicious quacks. However, it is her own tragic experiences that have made her realize that this phrase is an unassailable truth

The little wind raised the whip and glanced back at Xiao Die: she was busy pulling at the abacus to calculate accounts

Xiao Die and Xiao Feng exchanged a hesitant glance at each other

Xiao Die disdainfully shook her head, "You can't even remember the prescription, it was written by me. What are you trying to be mysterious about?"

What? Ren Feiqing was somewhat surprised and blurted out, "Why?"

The messenger lowered his head and replied: "It is still unclear. I only know that these three individuals met in Puzhou and Yitian, and later there was a dispute outside the city of Puzhou... It seems that there are some hidden circumstances."

The rules of their competition are as follows: both parties will exchange the poisons they have concocted and then each will demonstrate their skills to neutralize the strange poison within them. If one succeeds in detoxifying, they will bid each other farewell with mutual respect; if one party fails to detoxify, they will be defeated and become the subordinate of the other party

Wuxie still left them aside, only appearing after a long time

Little Butterfly

Well

Before she could think of new words of praise, she saw Mao Mao stumble out from its newly dug puppy hole, wobbling and bumping into Xiao Die's feet, feeling wronged and fainting...

Originally, she was unwilling to bring along the senior sister no matter what. Meng Xiaoxia's petty nature and pretentious generosity are among the most intolerable flaws of the people in this sect. Anyone who associates with her must be cautious and observant to cater to this young lady. This time, Xiao Die is going out to fight desperately; how could she have the mind to consider the senior sister's nitpicking? Without her, Xiao Die could enjoy peace and clarity, fully dedicating herself to the challenge ahead; with her, there would inevitably be bumps along the way and more verbal disputes. Moreover, how could Meng Xiaoxia's little schemes escape the keen-eyed Xiao Die? This senior sister has just been stripped of her right to inherit the position of sect leader and has no intention of hiding her displeasure—she is quite straightforward, yet this forces Xiao Die to divert some of her attention to guard against potential backstabbing. Forget it, anyway, Xiao Feng will keep an eye on the senior sister's every move. This senior sister has just been stripped of her right to inherit the position of sect leader and has no intention of hiding her displeasure—she is quite straightforward, yet this forces Xiao Die to divert some of her attention to guard against potential backstabbing. Forget it, anyway, Xiao Feng will keep an eye on the senior sister's every move

It seemed that upon hearing her gentle call, Ren Feiqing opened her eyes and, with some hesitation, glanced at Xiaodie, her voice unable to conceal her surprise: "Xiaodie? Is that you?"

Where, where is this happening

She is truly skilled at hiding! Wuxie felt both ashamed and angry. She actually deceived even the dignified Prince Wei Yuan! Moreover, she made the esteemed prince suffer humiliation time and again.

Ren Feiqing had been quietly listening to their conversation when she suddenly weakly interjected, "He... is not Yi Tian! Do not regard such a person as Yi Tian!" As she spoke, she struggled to get up

You truly infuriate me! Ren Feiqing grabbed the small cushion used for pulse-taking beside her and threw it at Xiaodie, but the disappointment in her voice far outweighed her anger: I know you don't believe that I am your mother. But is it appropriate for you to treat your master, who raised you, with such an attitude?

Master

Little Die dodged the mat with a quick movement and made a funny face at her master: "Who told my parents to only give birth to me without properly teaching me? Master, please calm down, take good care of yourself, and recovering soon is the most important thing."

It was originally intended to hire a vehicle, but now it has turned into buying a vehicle! An additional expenditure of five taels of silver...

Since you don't want to stay, let's leave. Xiao Feng patted his sister's shoulder, but how will A Niu and Xiao E find us after we leave

Soon, a thick white smoke mixed with a sour and pungent odor billowed over the wall

Although it was a matter of life and death, Xiao Die felt no anxiety at all. She never expected to be so calm—she never thought that she, Yi Xiao Die, could be so fearless in the face of danger and so composed, possessing the demeanor of a great master. Perhaps this is hereditary? Xiao Die proudly acknowledged her lineage in her heart: after all, her parents were also figures of great renown in their time. Or perhaps this is a sign from heaven that her life is not meant to end? In any case, it does not seem like a bad omen.

Ren Feiqing gently patted Xiaodie on the head and said, "Xiaodie, my path has come to an end. I pass on the position of the leader of this medicinal sect to you"

Xiao Die closed the door helplessly, waiting for the result

Angry? Meng Xiaoxia shot a glance at Xiaodie, "Are you angry to the point of needing to kill someone to silence them?"

Xiao Die stepped out of the room and smiled at Xiao Feng, who was waiting at the door, "Brother, don't take Master’s words to heart. She is just teasing us. Besides, with our identical bad temperaments, we are undoubtedly real siblings. I have nothing in common with Master; I can't believe she could come up with such a story..."

Wuxie has replied: This week, Zhou Xiaodie (he is still unaware that she has just changed her surname to "Yi") must be extraordinary! Otherwise, how could things align so coincidentally—on the very day she announced her departure from Yongzhou, three individuals with connections to the Black Eagle Gang suddenly appeared; just as he was about to apprehend them, the lanterns and torches at home suddenly billowed with thick smoke! Moreover, it has come to light that only Zhou Xiaofeng (he also does not know that she has just changed her surname to "Fu") was a suspicious figure who approached the oil house—there is no mistake! Otherwise, how could things align so coincidentally—on the very day she announced her departure from Yongzhou, three individuals with connections to the Black Eagle Gang suddenly appeared; just as he was about to apprehend them, the lanterns and torches at home suddenly billowed with thick smoke! Furthermore, it has come to light that only Zhou Xiaofeng (he also does not know that she has just changed her surname to "Fu") was a suspicious figure who approached the oil house—there is no mistake! This time, there is no mistake! This is a trap!

Xiao Feng's face flushed red, and he threw down the dishes and chopsticks. He stood up and said: "Sister, I am a dignified man of seven feet tall, yet you ridicule me like this—it's too shameful! I must create an extraordinary medicine and carve out a new world, so that you will look at me with new eyes!"

Here it comes! Little Die cautiously approached the door, suddenly feeling a stir in her heart. The world has been quite unstable lately! I have heard that the Black Hawk Gang has been active again. What if the one knocking at the door is a robber? ... Perhaps they are using a woman to knock, and then they would rush in ... . Such dramatic events are rare, but "a cautious ship sails for ten thousand years," so it is better to be a little more careful

Cough, cough, cough— the door opened, and Xiao Feng's face turned red from the smoke, tears streaming from her eyes as she stumbled out, gasping for air. With an awkward expression, she tried to find an excuse for herself: "Sister, the quality of the medicinal materials you brought in is truly exceptional, which has led to an unexpected change in the situation... I need to go buy some inferior raw materials... You must understand, the quality of medicinal materials is really very important..."

Xiao Die saw his distressed expression, and the gloom that had lingered for several days suddenly vanished. She couldn't help but burst into laughter, saying, "You, stop making a fuss! If this continues, no one will be able to live here!"

"What my godmother said is all true." Xiao Feng gently brushed the hair by Xiao Die's ear and said, "I remember it very clearly. By the age of four, one can remember many things, especially the tragedy of losing one's family."

They laughed and joked for a while, then Xiao Die reined in her smile and sighed, saying: "I shouldn't be angry with you. But if I don't complain a little, I feel stifled inside. Brother, should we leave here or stay? I really can't stand that foul prince's temper, and besides, the investigation into that case has been quite intense recently. It might be better for us to just leave."

The entire Wei Yuan Wang Mansion is shrouded in thick smoke, with no sign of life visible within five steps.

Xiao Die's pent-up anger finally erupted: "What time is it? Do you still have the mood to play with words and joke around? You, a grown man, are unable to open the sky above or create the earth below, yet when faced with problems, you push them onto your younger sister! If this Tai'an Hall cannot be established, do not expect me to support you!"

Hmph! Who do you think you're fooling? Xiaodie lowered her head, feeling disdain in her heart: Do you take me for a fool? Last time you only came for a day and left me half-starved. If I were to enter your royal residence, would I have any good days ahead? It would be strange if you didn't make me die in a way that I couldn't understand!

"Xiao Die," Ren Feiqing said calmly as she touched Xiao Die's face, "you are Yi Tian's daughter. Xiao Feng!" She turned her head, smiled sadly for a moment, "I have always felt sorry for you, sorry for your parents—I should have taken good care of you, just like my own child. But I was too selfish, feeling pain for my own daughter, and made you suffer the consequences in her place."

The two siblings were whispering furtively when they suddenly heard a series of urgent and forceful knocks on the door of the pharmacy ahead. A woman anxiously called out, "Doctor! Doctor! Open the door! There is an emergency patient who needs to grab some medicine!"

The woman widened her eyes, seemingly unable to believe such a coincidence

Wuxie silently paced back and forth for a few steps, and finally made up his mind and waved his hand: "Light the lanterns! I will personally lead a team to fetch the person!"

The beastly instinct that had not yet been extinguished within Mao Mao told it: the situation is dire, retreat is the best option—silently, it slipped into the storeroom to avoid the storm.

You, you—" Ren Feiqing widened her eyes, momentarily speechless, feeling a bit dizzy. She waved her hand to Xiaoxia and the others, saying: "You three go out first."

I do not remember the prescription, but I recall the creatively decisive step in the process of combining the medicines! Xiao Feng sternly pushed his sister into the small alley at the back door, "Once this decisive step is executed correctly, we can create the ultimate nemesis of cockroaches and mosquitoes! Do not be anxious; I will pass this secret recipe on to you when I die!"

Xiao Die simply does not believe that he has such abilities, and she curled her lips: "I just wonder what kind of medicine brother plans to prepare?"

Ren Feiqing did not respond, and beside her, the disciple of the Medicine Sect, Fan Xiaoqian, snorted and replied gloomily: "It is the Black Hawk Party"

Hmm? Just as Xiaodie’s daydreaming began, she saw the group of mice that had resolved to eat her for a lifetime moving house

Little Die blinked her eyes and answered directly: "I won't do it"

Then you must promise me—always treat me as your little sister

Seeing the furious Zhou siblings, Wu Xie initially thought they had come to plead for mercy. However, to his surprise, Miss Xiao Die was kneeling on the ground, looking aggrieved. Although she spoke many soft words, they all sounded like indirect insults... "Your Highness, your reputation is renowned throughout the world, and even the notorious Black Eagle Gang is no match for you. We, the law-abiding common folk, truly should not go against your wishes. Your Highness is the master of Yongzhou, and you cannot tolerate my brother and me. What other choice do we have but to leave? ... Your Highness, your reputation is renowned throughout the world, and even the notorious Black Eagle Gang is no match for you. We, the law-abiding common folk, truly should not go against your wishes. Your Highness is the master of Yongzhou, and you cannot tolerate my brother and me. What other choice do we have but to leave? However, we, the common folk, would never dare to harbor resentment against Your Highness; we can only promote your illustrious name in a foreign land to express our filial piety..."

Cough, cough, cough...

Little Die stuck out her tongue, turned around to lift the car curtain, and said to Ren Feiqing in a casual manner: "I say, mother, from now on I will be 'Yaozong Master Yi Xiaodie', right? Aren't you just creating trouble for me? Who doesn't know that Senior Sister has been eyeing this position since she was fifteen? You suddenly passed it on to me, isn't that going to cause a rift between us?"

Meng Xiaoxia wanted to say something else, but was stopped by the stern gazes of Xiao Feng and Fan Xiaoqian, so she could only ride ahead on her horse with a sullen face

Every morning, there are three or four officials stationed at the entrance of Tai'an Hall, claiming that the prince is to make a personal visit to express his "gratitude" towards Xiao Die, thus forbidding any unauthorized individuals from entering. And the result? ... Not a single glimpse of Prince Wei Yuan was seen all day, and ordinary patients were also unable to enter.

The mind of King Weiyuan is truly remarkable; such a twisted idea could be conceived!

Even the mice can be driven away? Incredible, truly incredible

The prince's kind intentions truly left Xiaodie astonished. She gently pursed her lips, yet her smile was as false as a mask. "Xiaodie is lacking in knowledge and skills; how could I dare to show off in the prince's medicinal garden? It would be better for my brother and me to travel far and wide, accumulating more experience in medicine and folk remedies before returning to show our gratitude to the prince. We shall take our leave now"

It is my voluntary choice to suffer on your behalf

It is too late to say anything now! Little Feng looked around at the door and said, "The carriage we hired will be here soon. When we pass by the Wangfu, we can take a look; it will definitely be interesting"

Xiao Feng helplessly tugged at the corners of his mouth and sighed softly: "If you don't believe me... If you still regard me as your brother, why do you want to hide? You never used to shy away before"

When Xiaodie pushed the door open and entered the room again, her expression was markedly different from before

Xiao Die could no longer hold back; the lightheartedness and humor she had just been trying to maintain crumbled in that moment. Her tears fell with a soft plop onto Xiao Feng's hand.

Meng Xiaoxia pursed her lips and said, "He is the leader of the Black Hawk Gang, the notorious thief known as 'The Flyer', Yi Tian."

Xiao Die never imagined that she would see the head of the Medicine Sect, Madam Ren Feiqing, who had raised her, in this lifetime. Even more so, she never expected that when they met again, Madam Ren would appear with such a pale and haggard countenance, as if her face were made of gold paper.

Could it be that I truly misjudged this time

I have made up my mind, where in life do we not encounter one another? If there is fate, where can we not meet again?" Xiao Die shook her head, "The Prince of Weiyuan is deliberately making things difficult for us, how could there be any good days? After all, he just wants to drive us away, right? Let's leave! Whoever is willing to gamble on this matter is the real fool.

Alright, then let's start packing up. Xiao Feng nodded, his eyes darting around as if he had come up with some mischievous idea

"Aunt, Xiao Feng does not blame you..." Xiao Feng wiped away her tears, "Your kindness, even if Xiao Feng were to be shattered into pieces, I would be unable to repay. What does it matter to be punished for my sister!"

Xiao Die frowned

She is the foremost disciple of the Medicine Sect, Meng Xiaoxia

Is this still a fake? Xiao Feng said with some pride, I have already inquired, the lamp oil in the Wang residence is changed every evening. Hehe, I found their oil room and mixed in 'Zhou Ji Cockroach Medicine' with the lamp oil, heheh... Just wait until they light the lamp tonight... heheh... Thinking of this, he was already overjoyed, completely immersed in the thrill of this prank

Ren Feiqing looked at Xiaodie and smiled gently, saying: "Xiaodie, I know you must want to understand the whole story. Today, I will tell you all. My journey is likely coming to an end..."

Xiao Die suddenly felt uncomfortable all over, her lips trembled as she asked: "Master, what you said about 'children'..."

"Brother, you go!" Xiao Die shrugged her shoulders, "The pharmacy has already been cleared out, I... I am scared"

Wuxie looked at the confidential report in his hand, feeling somewhat incredulous

The change of fate is merely a momentary affair. That morning, under the influence of her brother's encouragement, Xiaodie, filled with fervor, boldly went to the Wei Yuan Wangfu to bid farewell and demonstrate. However, that night, her life took another turn.

"In places where the mountains are clear and the waters are beautiful, there are bound to be few inhabitants," Xiao Die muttered, "Who will I treat in the future? The monkeys in the mountains? Can monkeys pay me to support my family?"

Xiao Feng did not refute; he simply reached out kindly to embrace Xiao Die's shoulders. As soon as his fingers touched Xiao Die's shoulders, she immediately recoiled and dodged away.

Ren Feiqing's expression, however, seemed to have long departed from this room, drifting back to a time long ago and far away

Xiao Die displayed her lifelong expertise, cautiously preparing seventeen or eighteen antidotes, estimating that they should suffice to counter the potent toxins of the Poison Sect. After all, the poisoned individual they initially sent, Qu Guang, was easily cured by her, wasn't he? She continuously bolstered her confidence: "The Poison Sect is not that formidable; to put it bluntly, they are merely drug sellers in the martial world, fond of monopolizing and collecting from other sects. Their skills are just average; in several encounters, didn't I easily unravel their signature poison? They are nothing to be feared! When soldiers come, I will block them; when water comes, I will cover it with earth. My skills are already very high, and there is no need for such fear; it would be unwise to let them underestimate me."

Xiao Die furrowed her brows and sighed, "I somewhat regret this—why did we have to sneak away quietly? Why stir up such trouble? How could I have listened to such a childish idea of yours? Alas—"

She rolled her eyes and said self-importantly: "Master, it's just the two of us here, so there's no need for you to put on an act! I'm not as naive as my brother to believe that such coincidences exist in the world. In fact, you came specifically to ask me to come out of seclusion to help you through a difficult time, didn't you? But you can't bring yourself to admit it, so you concocted this ridiculous story, claiming that I am your daughter and that I should clean up this mess—Master, how could you forget? My nature has always been rebellious. Do you think that just because you call yourself my 'real mother,' I would obey you without question? Actually, if you just compliment me with 'the student surpasses the master,' I would be very pleased, and perhaps in a moment of arrogance, I might agree to help you..."

I never expected them to be so ruthless! Fan Xiaoqin's eyes widened in anger, as if he was still filled with deep resentment.

Xiao Die blinked her eyes, as if she wanted to say something, yet did not dare to be presumptuous in front of her senior brothers and sisters

Junior Sister! Could you refrain from saying such things in front of Master?" Upon seeing Xiao Die's demeanor, Meng Xiaoxia was filled with indignation, "Oh, I forgot: I should now address you as 'Master Junior Sister'.

If the master is truly my mother, and she treated you that way, causing you such great suffering, how can you still regard me as a sister

Ren Feiqing raised her hand to stop her disciples, sighed softly, and said: "Of course I know he is fake. Because Yi Tian is my husband"

I remember very clearly that it was twenty years ago when my husband and I had just gotten married. Brother Fu—who was once a very famous leader of the Seven Associations and Eight Guilds, Fu Chaozong—did not attend our wedding as he went to Wen Yin Mountain Villa to eliminate the rebels. His four-year-old son was my husband's godson and was at our home to join in the festivities. Sister Fu, being pregnant, had returned to her family home.

Finally returning to the true nature of a miser, Xiao Feng smiled reassuringly and gently said to Ren Feiqing, who was quietly lying in the car: "Master, it is not suitable to stay here for long. Let us leave now and find a picturesque place for you to recuperate."

Xiao Die nodded vigorously and asked, "Master, who injured you? Who is the one who acted with such malice?"

Only the mother and daughter were left in the house. Ren Feiqing looked at Xiaodie and said slowly, "It is a fact that my time is limited, and it is also a fact that there is no one in our sect capable of contending with the leader of the Poison Sect. Are you going to watch your former fellow disciples die in vain? Moreover, this turmoil was originally caused by you. Can you not take responsibility?"

"You are my sister." Xiao Feng replied with a serious expression, firmly stating: "The daughter of my godfather and godmother is my sister."

"What do you mean by you supporting me?" Xiao Feng's face flushed with anger and embarrassment as he raised his voice and argued, "Which day have I not diligently sat in court?"

Money is of no concern! I want 3 qian of Tianwang scissors, 2 qian of Qingliang flower roots, 6 qian of Jinxian leaves, and 3 qian of Caotian snails ... ...

Xiao Die tidied up the large boxes and small bags, sitting in the empty room, and asked Xiao Feng in a sneaky manner: "Brother, have you succeeded?"

Hehe... hehe..." Xiao Feng also smiled awkwardly

"Please, don't be so polite," Xiao Die pouted at her and made a face, "I am just a person filled with the smell of money, unlike you, Senior Sister, who is so noble and ethereal."

Master! The disciples of the Medicine Sect all knelt down and said, "Please do not speak such inauspicious words!"

This ...! ... the toxicity is astonishing! Xiao Die suddenly felt very uneasy, furrowing her brows and calling out: "Brother—are you still alive?"

Hey? Wu Xie is indeed quite astonishing: his medicinal garden boasts the best team of doctors within several miles; his culinary garden features the finest chefs in the area; his fragrant garden is home to the best gardeners...! Anyone associated with these crafts aspires to be part of it! To establish oneself in the Weiyuan Wangfu is a lifelong golden signboard. This Zhou Xiaodie truly lacks appreciation!

Zhou Xiaodie ... ... Run! Run to the ends of the earth if you can! Otherwise ... ... you will learn that this king will not allow himself to be trifled with

"I do not like to admit defeat," Xiao Die said defiantly, pouting her lips. "If I lose, the Medicine Sect will become a branch of the Poison Sect, how embarrassing that would be!"

"To whom I pass the position is my decision; whether you turn against each other is not for me to decide." Ren Feiqing said calmly, "It depends on how you handle it. Do you expect me to tidy everything up for you to pick the ready-made? There is no such easy position as the leader in this world"

Fan Xiaoqian interjected, saying: "He was originally having a pleasant conversation with his master. However, later the master remarked, 'You are such a hero; even if you venture forth with your true identity, it would not be difficult for you to gain fame in the martial world. Why must you impersonate Yi Tian?' This statement angered that fellow, and he coldly snorted, declaring that he was indeed Yi Tian, and he expressed his disbelief that such a reclusive master would believe the slander against him. Shortly after we left Puzhou City, we were ambushed within five miles.

Xiao Die hesitated for a moment and asked hesitantly, "Master... how do you know he is a fake? Perhaps he is genuine? With what you just said, who wouldn't be angry?"

Cockroach poison

But when she truly saw her, when she truly looked down at her, Xiao Die could only feel a wave of heartache, allowing the large tears to fall into Ren Feiqing's palm

"An old friend? Who?" Xiao Die asked curiously

"This young lady, our pharmacy is no longer in operation, please check at another store." Xiao Die waved her hand and waited quietly for a response

Ren Feiqing tilted her head to look at her daughter and calmly asked, "Are you going?"

Over the past three years, I have devoted all my efforts to refining this "Purple Frost Pill," yet I have no assurance of victory. Ren Feiqing's gaze lightly swept over her astonished disciples, and she continued calmly, "This is a matter of life and death; any slight misstep, and I will no longer have the chance to see him... I have heard that the Black Hawk Party has emerged in Puzhou, and their leader is named Yi Tian. I must go and see for myself—if it is true, being able to see him once before I die would fulfill my wish of twenty years... What a pity... What a pity..."

On that occasion, Brother Fu, out of compassion, spared the elderly and children of Wen Yin Mountain Villa, but he himself was branded with the label of 'secretly inviting people's hearts,' and in no time, the court sought to exterminate the Fu family along with three of their clans. At that time, it had been less than ten days since Tian Ge and I got married. Tian Ge said he would risk his life to rescue his elder sister-in-law and save the Fu bloodline—yet he went and never returned... At that time, it had been less than ten days since Tian Ge and I got married. Tian Ge said he would risk his life to rescue his elder sister-in-law and save the Fu bloodline—yet he went and never returned...

She quickly reported several types of medicinal herbs. Before she could finish her sentence, Xiao Die had already pulled the door open with a whoosh, staring directly at the woman's silhouette in the setting sun, and asked word by word: "Senior sister, who has been injured?"

"It must be a boast!" She did not believe her brother's words at all, "Can a cough syrup formula be used to concoct cockroach poison? Does he think he is performing magic?"

This poison is quite effective, but when it comes to the antidote, it is hard to say who will prevail.

Xiao Feng smiled slightly, gazing directly into Xiao Die's eyes, and said: "But you have already believed, haven't you?"

Ren Feiqing was settled at Yunluo Mountain for recuperation, and Xiaodie knew that her arduous journey had officially begun

Before she had the chance to knock on the door in protest, she saw a tide of tenacious beetles, full of vitality, surging out from every crevice of the small courtyard

Drive! Drive!

"So you mean to say..." Xiao Die pouted and asked, "You have always known that I am not your sister?"

"Members of our sect are skilled in the use of flowers, herbs, and medicinal materials, but know very little about martial arts," Meng Xiaoxia said, unable to hold back her tears at this point. "Neither Fan Shidi nor I are proficient in hand-to-hand combat; only our master is capable of contending with the bandits. Later, they were forced to retreat by our poison, but our master was injured. We rushed back with all our might, but by the time we reached here, our master was already struggling to hold on."

Xiao Die pondered for a moment and then asked, "What kind of medicine do you need? I must mention upfront that the rare and precious medicinal materials we have here are quite expensive"

I have waited alone with two children for twenty years. I always thought that one day, he would surely return. At the very least, it would be good to see him once more before I die

"As long as you survive, that is enough." Ren Feiqing glanced at her daughter and sighed deeply, "I have always been just a selfish mother. I have never said that you are my daughter because I cannot say it. Very few people know that Yi Tiancheng was married; if I say it, people will know that you are Yi Tian's daughter and I am Yi Tian's wife, and both of our lives will be in danger. I need to survive to wait for your father. So you must promise me that you will do everything in your power to survive and find your father." Very few people know that Yi Tiancheng was married; if I say it, people will know that you are Yi Tian's daughter and I am Yi Tian's wife, and both of our lives will be in danger. I need to survive to wait for your father. So you must promise me that you will do everything in your power to survive and find your father.

Hey, hey, hey, don't!" Xiao Die hurriedly grabbed him, "Isn't it better to exchange the medicinal materials for shiny silver? I'll go, I'll go!

This reason is insufficient! Xiao Die protested, "I have already paid the price for detoxification, so why should I still be held responsible three years later? The authorities only punish a person for a crime once."

How can this go on like this! Xiao Feng, while burying his head in his meal, grumbled unhappily: "You! Why did you have to bump into something? Of all places, you had to knock out someone's front tooth! Now look, both of us are left without a way out, and even Mao Mao is unlucky too—do you think this won't make people cry?"

Three individuals associated with the Black Hawk Party entered the backyard of the Tai'an Tang pharmacy this evening What are these three individuals up to

Ren Feiqing gave the Zishuang Pill, which she had refined over three years, to Xiaodie, instructing her to use it to compete with the Poison Sect. However, Xiaodie always felt a bit uneasy about using something made by someone else, even if that "someone else" was her recently appeared biological mother. She meticulously analyzed the components of the Zishuang Pill against the list provided by Ren Feiqing, fearing that her mother might miscalculate the dosage due to her old age. After a series of efforts, Xiaodie could not help but admire her master and mother: this pill was refined to perfection, with both the formula and the timing being exceptionally crafted. Meanwhile, Xiaodie also breathed a sigh of relief, grateful that she was not the one taking the medicine, and expressed deep sympathy for the leader of the Poison Sect: after taking this pill, one would not die but would certainly suffer for three days.

Pah! Letting her leave like this, who knows where she will go and slander the Prince of Weiyuan as a tyrant who oppresses the common people! They cannot be allowed to leave like this—Wuxie thought to himself, and immediately smiled broadly, extending his hands to support Xiaodie: "What are you saying, Miss Zhou! I have been looking for an opportunity to praise your medical skills in person, and just as I was feeling regretful, you arrived. Isn't this a chance given to me by heaven to discover talent? In fact, I have always had good intentions. I have been looking for an opportunity to praise your medical skills in person, and just as I was feeling regretful, you arrived. Isn't this a chance given to me by heaven to discover talent? In fact, I have always had good intentions. My pharmacy is in need of a divine doctor like you, Miss Zhou. I would like to invite you to oversee the pharmacy, with a monthly salary of thirty taels of silver and two sheng of fine rice. I wonder what Miss Zhou thinks of this?"

The woman seemed even more anxious, "I have already been to other pharmacies, and they do not have these few medicines! Doctor, saving a life is more valuable than building a seven-story pagoda; you cannot stand by and do nothing!"