On the grass, Ouyang Yue beckoned a pack of wolves to squat down and gnaw on the meat. Baili Chen, looking depressed, raised his eyes, blackened by the smoke from the fire, and gazed at Ouyang Yue with a hint of resentment. The latter rolled her eyes at him: "This chicken leg is yours." Baili Chen immediately brightened up, revealing his pair of white teeth, which looked quite awkward on his dark face.
Baili Chen picked up a chicken leg and ate it with great enjoyment. Ouyang Yue couldn't help but say, "You are the most favored prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty. I really didn't expect you to adapt to this kind of life so well, as if it's not your first time."
Baili Chen actually nodded: "Indeed, this is not the first time. I have experienced even more difficult lives than this, so of course I don't care about these things."
Ouyang Yue looked at Baili Chen strangely. She had witnessed the Emperor's doting affection for Baili Chen. During the palace banquet, Baili Chen was the only one sitting motionless in the entire hall. Even the dignified Emperor Mingxian let him be, and even ended the banquet early out of concern for him. It seemed that some of that affection was genuine. Let alone Baili Chen, who was favored by Emperor Mingxian, even the other princes and nobles of the royal family, or the descendants of lesser-known royal families, could not possibly live the kind of life Baili Chen described. Why was he like that?
Ouyang Yue was filled with curiosity. Moreover, Baili Chen had been away from the palace for so long; hadn't anyone been looking for him? There was something strange about this, but Ouyang Yue opened her mouth and didn't ask. Asking too much might make it impossible to shake him off later, and those who knew too much didn't live long. She didn't want to be a know-it-all about royal affairs, making herself feared and constantly targeted for her life.
Watching Ouyang Yue open her mouth and then close it again, Baili Chen sighed. He wished his wife would stop being so irrational. He would tell her everything she wanted to know. Moreover, as a man, he was confident that he could protect her, but she just didn't want to marry him and didn't trust him at all. Baili Chen felt helpless.
One year later, in the cold pool of Tianshan.
Ouyang Yue was standing by the cold pool, arms crossed, face grim, eyes fixed on the bottom, a glint of light flashing in them. After a while, her expression tense, she paced back and forth along the edge of the pool, fists clenched slightly. After thinking for a moment, she walked towards the pool, clearly intending to jump in.
"Pfft!" Just then, a dark head suddenly emerged from the cold pool. Ouyang Yue was startled and immediately looked over. It was Baili Chen's face that popped out. Then he stretched out his hand as well: "Wife, I got it." Baili Chen's face was also full of joy.
Ouyang Yue visibly breathed a sigh of relief: "Come on up quickly."
Baili Chen immediately swam to the edge of the pool. Over the past year, Baili Chen had been going down to check on the progress of the Tianshan Snow Lotus from time to time. In addition, he had a cold poison in his body that would flare up from time to time. Even though the temperature of this cold pool was very low, Baili Chen had developed a certain resistance to it and there was no great danger to him. "Are you feeling alright?" Ouyang Yue asked as soon as he got ashore.
Baili Chen smiled broadly and said, "Don't worry, my wife, it's nothing."
"Hmm." Ouyang Yue's eyes had already turned to the snow-white Tianshan Snow Lotus in Baili Chen's hand. Baili Chen immediately took the Tianshan Snow Lotus in his hand and handed it to Ouyang Yue with a smile: "Wife, here, Tianshan Snow Lotus."
Ouyang Yue raised an eyebrow, reached out and took it, her heart pounding with excitement. This was a rare treasure that could cause a conflict in the Langya Continent, and they had actually obtained it like this. If word got out, probably no one would believe it. After thinking for a moment, Ouyang Yue said, "There's no time. You should eat this Heavenly Snow Lotus quickly."
Baili Chen was taken aback: "Huh, you want me to eat this?"
Ouyang Yue snorted and said, "This Tianshan Snow Lotus has the effects of promoting blood circulation, dispelling cold and dampness, nourishing yin and strengthening yang, and can cure all cold-related illnesses. Although I don't know how you got this cold poison, this Tianshan Snow Lotus can definitely alleviate or cure the cold poison. You should eat it quickly, I don't want to take care of you anymore." A year is not a long time, but it's not short either. Baili Chen's cold poison kept recurring at a rate of once a month. Each time it recurred, the cold poison in his body seemed to become more severe. Recently, Ouyang Yue clearly felt that even if she sacrificed herself to expel the poison from Baili Chen, it wouldn't have much effect on the cold poison in his body. He would still hold her and tremble all night, and only stop when he was extremely tired after that period. However, Ouyang Yue was a little worried about this, because recently Baili Chen's touching and touching had become more and more obvious. If she could watch Baili Chen die here, she would have already stopped caring about him. Would she let him take advantage of her?
Although Ouyang Yue would always beat Baili Chenhan severely to vent her anger after he recovered from his cold poison, she never expected that the prince of the dynasty could be so shameless. After being beaten by her, he would laugh and ask her with concern, "Wife, are your hands tired? Do they hurt? Let me blow on them for you."
This left Ouyang Yue speechless, cursing Baili Chen for being a jerk. The latter, however, laughed and said, "It's my blessing to be taught a lesson like this by my wife. I should cherish this blessing."
Therefore, under all circumstances, Ouyang Yue had long thought that once the Tianshan Snow Lotus was harvested, it should be given to Baili Chen to consume, so that his cold poison could be eliminated as soon as possible, otherwise she would truly feel that her chastity was in danger.
Baili Chen's eyes flashed, and he suddenly walked over and pulled Ouyang Yue into his arms. Over the past year, the two of them had often hugged and cuddled like this, and Ouyang Yue had never taken it seriously. However, the next moment, Baili Chen's kiss came deeply, tender and passionate, yet intense and overwhelming, making it difficult for Ouyang Yue to resist. She was held in Baili Chen's arms and kept demanding more.
Baili Chen's breathing was heavy, filled with intense desire. His hands slowly caressed Ouyang Yue's back. Although he made no other moves, his eagerness to advance was obvious. Ouyang Yue pushed against Baili Chen's chest with both hands, her rejection clear. But this time, Baili Chen was determined to deepen the kiss, to make Ouyang Yue melt into his embrace. Even with Ouyang Yue's strong will, after a while, her eyes would become slightly misty, and she would lean softly against Baili Chen's chest, naturally allowing him to respond to her every whim.
Ouyang Yue, still retaining a sliver of rationality, thought bitterly, "It's all because of this guy's harassment over the past year. It's all my fault for not reacting quickly enough and letting him take advantage of me. How hateful!"
Baili Chen's emotions were clearly more intense and his breathing more rapid upon hearing Ouyang Yue's acceptance, but in the end, he didn't take it any further. Although he was now urgently shouting in his heart, "Let my wife truly become my own," he knew it wasn't the right time. Even though his wife had gotten used to him, she still hadn't given in. He was afraid that if he rushed things, all his efforts would be in vain, and he dared not.
Baili Chen held Ouyang Yue tightly, gently rubbing his head against her shoulder: "Wife, do you know the value of this Tianshan Snow Lotus? You just gave it to me like this?"
Ouyang Yue snorted, "Of course I know, so you have to give me the silver when we get back. We got this together, so give me half the silver." Baili Chen chuckled softly. This Heavenly Snow Lotus was incredibly valuable, so valuable that it was priceless and impossible to buy. It was something that couldn't be measured in money, and moreover, it could save his life. He would gladly exchange his entire fortune for it. His wife seemed so greedy, yet she was so adorably gentle. Not wanting him to feel too burdened, she used such a mercenary method to calculate it—it was truly endearing.
Baili Chen felt a sweet warmth in his heart, a surge of emotion spreading through him. He wished he could immediately meld his wife into his body and never let her go. Baili Chen gently kissed Ouyang Yue's fair neck and earlobe. Ouyang Yue's body stiffened slightly, then trembled, and she said urgently, "Alright, hurry up and take it, don't say these unnecessary things."
"Mmm." Baili Chen responded promptly, but his lips lingered on Ouyang Yue's earlobe, then slowly moved to her cheek, and finally to her lips.
"Mmm." Ouyang Yue stared blankly, seeing only Baili Chen's beautiful, poetic eyes filled with tenderness, as if capable of melting everything in the world. Even her heart couldn't help but soften a little. "My wife, I love you. I swear I will never betray you, or may I be struck by lightning and die a horrible death. I will cherish you for the rest of my life. I love you..." Baili Chen seemed to be bewitched, swearing in Ouyang Yue's ear. Ouyang Yue's heart pounded, and she couldn't help but reach out and wrap her arms around Baili Chen's neck, receiving this long, tender, and sweet kiss.
After an unknown amount of time, the two lay on the grass, their breaths still lingering on the kiss, seemingly savoring it or perhaps lost in some unknown atmosphere.
As darkness fell, Ouyang Yue turned around and saw Baili Chen lying motionless on the ground. Her brows furrowed, she stood up, looked at Baili Chen, and kicked him mercilessly in the buttocks: "Get up, stop pretending to be dead."
The person on the ground remained motionless for a while before coughing twice. A soft voice drifted over: "My lady, I just ate the Tianshan Snow Lotus and my body is still recovering. I have no strength and can't get up."
Ouyang Yue scoffed: "I'd be a fool to believe you."
Baili Chen seemed to turn around with great difficulty, looking softly at Ouyang Yue with a wronged expression: "It's true, my wife, I don't have the strength, I can't get up." As he spoke, he softly raised his head, which was indeed drooping weakly. Ouyang Yue frowned and bent down to help Baili Chen up. "You're really useless. It seems we'll have to stay in Tianshan for another two days before we can leave. You've delayed too many things."
Baili Chen immediately replied cleverly, "Don't worry, my wife. I'll send the money to you as soon as we get back. What's mine is yours, and what's yours is mine."
Ouyang Yue glared at him coldly: "What's mine is still mine, stop talking nonsense."
“Yes, yes, yes, everything that’s mine is yours, I’m all yours, of course everything else is yours.” Baili Chen answered readily. Ouyang Yue snorted coldly, no longer in the mood to argue with him.
Baili Chen draped his entire body over Ouyang Yue's shoulder, feeling as if he had no bones. Ouyang Yue was drenched in sweat from exhaustion, yet he kept sniffing her body fragrance—yes, her natural scent. At first, he thought his wife was wearing some kind of sachet, but after more than a year in the Tianshan Mountains, he hadn't found such a thing on her. However, the faint body fragrance emanating from Ouyang Yue had never faded; it was a rare and captivating scent that was utterly mesmerizing.
Baili Chen was extremely pleased. He never expected that this trip out of the capital with his wife would not only earn her some favor but also bring him the Tianshan Snow Lotus. This was an unexpected surprise, and he felt it was all worth it, no matter how much hardship he had to endure.
Five days later
A rapidly moving figure darted along the mountain road of Tianshan. After a short while, the person circled twice, crossed a mountain, and stopped by a pool. Without thinking, the person leaped into the pool. The pool was filled with wisps of white steam, but the surface was covered with a thin layer of ice. This was clearly an ice pool, the very place where the Tianshan snow lotus had been stored.
After a long while, a "plop" sound was heard above the cold pool, and a head popped up. Then, the person slapped the surface of the cold pool with both hands, immediately shattering the ice layer on the pool water. Even the water below splashed out. He suddenly flew up and landed with a high leap. His posture was extremely graceful, and his martial arts skills were superb.
Upon closer inspection, the man was dressed in red, embroidered with various strange and beautiful patterns characteristic of ethnic minorities. He was very tall and slender, resembling a towering poplar tree from afar, quite eye-catching. However, compared to his face, it paled in comparison. What was most striking about him were the strange red vine-like plants painted on his cheeks, extending from his forehead to the corners of his eyes. His complexion was very fair, and the vibrant red patterns gave him an unusual charm. The man's features were also quite striking, especially his almond-shaped eyes, which were subtly upturned, exuding an indescribable allure.
However, his eyes now flashed with a coldness, instantly giving his entire face a sinister aura. Yet, the flowers on his forehead and cheeks shone brightly in the sunlight, making him appear dazzling. This man gave off a very strange feeling.
"There's nothing left." The man spoke slowly, his voice chillingly cold. Yet, despite the icy tone, a faint smile played on his lips, making him all the more enigmatic and difficult to decipher.
Suddenly, the man stomped his feet and stretched out his arms, directly slamming them towards the rocks by the cold pool. With a "boom," the rocks opposite him were shaken by his internal force, and a clear tortoise shell pattern immediately appeared. The man continued to exert his strength, and then attacked with a second and a third palm strike.
"Boom boom boom".
With a few strikes, the opposite mountain rocks trembled repeatedly, their deafening roars echoing as they crumbled and collapsed, causing the entire Tianshan Mountain to tremble. Broken rocks continued to fall from the mountain, splashing into the icy pool with resounding "plop, plop, plop." The man, seemingly unsatisfied, continued to hurl blows at the opposite side until the entire mountain was shattered, the rocks tumbling down and burying the pool. A cold, cruel smile played on his lips: "If I can't have it, no one else can. *Pfft...*" Suddenly, his throat tightened, and he spat out a mouthful of blood. He staggered back several steps, wiping his lips, then slightly clenched his fist. "My power."
The man laughed again, seemingly lost in thought, but the laughter was chilling: "If I find out who dared to touch the Tianshan Snow Lotus I buried, I'll tear them to pieces. Cough cough..." The man suddenly coughed, taking out a snow-white handkerchief to cover his lips. His expression, however, seemed even more alluring due to the blood he coughed up. His eyes, though dark and deep, now emitted a chilling, almost eerie green light, cold and piercing, strangely unsettling.
The man threw the snow handkerchief on the ground, turned and left without a second thought. He walked very fast and disappeared into the Tianshan Mountains. He had traveled all the way from the Tianshan Mountains as if there were no obstacles. His clothes fluttered as he came and went, and he did not look as disheveled as Ouyang Yue and Baili Chen when they broke through the formation.
Not long after the man left, several wolves jumped out from not far away. The wolves looked at the cold pool that had been submerged and immediately howled. Among them were the wolf king and wolf queen, who were familiar to Ouyang Yue and Baili Chen. The wolf king wandered around the edge of the cold pool for a while, but a look of fear flashed in his eyes.
The wolf queen walked beside it, slightly nodding her head, as if conveying some kind of message. The wolf king raised its head and howled a few times, its eyes flashing with determination. Its figure was extremely graceful, its head held high, its body as beautiful as a painting. At this moment, the wind blew its fur, giving it an air of arrogance and the aura of a wolf king.
As it howled, the other wolves, and even the entire pack, joined in.
Time flies, and more than a decade has passed in the blink of an eye. They had almost forgotten that a terrifying person had once come to this Tianshan Mountain. That person killed any living creature he saw, his bloodshed devoid of any human trace. If the wolf king hadn't been just a small wolf cub huddled in its den with a few brothers, it would probably have died at that person's hands like its parents and the other animals. When it finally emerged, all it saw was a vast expanse of snow on the Tianshan Mountains, the stench of which could have suffocated it.
It will never forget that scene! That terrifying human!
"Awoo!"
"Awooo!"
"Awoooooo!"
The wolves howled angrily, their howls echoing through the Tianshan Mountains for a long time. Any people or animals that passed by the area fled in terror, and for several years they were too frightened to come back to this place.
The capital city.
Ouyang Yue and Baili Chen rested for two more days in Tianshan. Ouyang Yue also prepared some food for the wolf pack that had helped them for more than a year before leaving Tianshan. They disguised themselves as two brothers and spent another two and a half months before finally setting foot in the capital.
Baili Chen gazed at the capital city and couldn't help but say, "It's been over a year, and I've actually returned. If I could, I'd rather live a carefree life in the Tianshan Mountains." There was an unspeakable loneliness and a hint of resentment in Baili Chen's words. Ouyang Yue quietly observed him, knowing full well that Baili Chen was born into the royal family and was a favored prince. Even if he truly had no desire to compete for anything, his status was enough to make him a thorn in the side of others. He was no longer innocent; in this royal family, anyone born there could never be innocent. This was not his destiny.
Ouyang Yue slowly said, "Let's go to the Five Elements Temple to find Master Minghui first. We need to explain to him how the Tianshan Snow Lotus disappeared. There's no benefit in lying to a monk." This Master Minghui doesn't seem like the type, but he is, after all, a figure whom even Emperor Mingxian greatly respects. If he really intends to harm Ouyang Yue, she will be in a lot of trouble. So even though she harbors some resentment towards this old monk Minghui for making her encounter so many dangers in Tianshan, she still has to go and explain.
Baili Chen couldn't help but snort, "Why bother with that old bald monk?" Even now, Baili Chen was still a little bothered. Back then, Ouyang Yue and that old monk Minghui were up to something, spending three days together. He didn't even get that kind of treatment back then.
Ouyang Yue looked at him calmly: "Of course you don't need to come. After we return to the capital, we will go our separate ways. If we meet again in the future, we will pretend we don't know each other. Seventh Prince, you should remember that."
Baili Chen's expression immediately changed, and he quickly followed, saying, "Wife, I've already been through so much with you, how can you not recognize me at all?"
Ouyang Yue's expression was indifferent, her eyes flashing with icy light. Upon returning to the capital, her first priority was to have some fun with the women of the General's Mansion. She was no longer afraid of losing anything. If she couldn't get her revenge, she wouldn't be Ouyang Yue!
☆、112、Discriminatory treatment!
Five Elements Temple
Ouyang Yue and Baili Chen informed a monk in the temple, and someone led them directly to a side room in the back courtyard of the Five Elements Temple. Master Minghui was meditating in the side room. When he saw Ouyang Yue and Baili Chen enter, he smiled and nodded at them.
Ouyang Yue immediately said, "Master Minghui, this trip to Tianshan has been fraught with difficulties. You didn't tell me it would be so dangerous inside. It's truly been full of surprises."
Minghui replied, “Amitabha, female benefactor, you have quite a destiny. When I went to Tianshan, I wanted to find the Tianshan Snow Lotus, but I did not succeed for more than ten days. The Tianshan Snow Lotus can only be found by those with the right destiny; others are just dreaming.”
Ouyang Yue raised an eyebrow at Minghui. There was one thing she had to admit: if they hadn't been pursued by the Bloodthirsty Alliance, they might not have had the chance to find the entrance to Tianshan Snow Lotus. However, the things that happened along the way were enough to give them a headache. In the end, they still relied on the wolf pack to get out of Tianshan through the back gate. They didn't want to go through the Five Elements Formation again when they left.
Looking at Master Minghui, Ouyang Yue felt no remorse and said, "Although I promised Master Minghui that I would repay your help by obtaining this Tianshan Snow Lotus, things are unpredictable and plans can't keep up with changes. The journey was extremely dangerous, and I risked my life for Master Minghui. In a way, it can be considered that I got what I deserved. In the end, I did not get the Tianshan Snow Lotus back."
Master Minghui said, "Amitabha, perhaps this is the manifestation of enlightenment. However, the Seventh Prince's life is not destined to end. There may be other ways in the future." Master Minghui looked at Baili Chen, a faint worry in his eyes, which made Ouyang Yue's expression flash strangely.
Ouyang Yue glanced at Baili Chen and couldn't help but ask Master Minghui, "Master Minghui, did you obtain this Heavenly Snow Lotus to save the Seventh Prince, to cure the cold poison in his body?"
Master Minghui's expression shifted slightly, and he blinked his eyes, immediately understanding. He nodded and said, "That's right. The Seventh Prince's cold poison is getting worse and worse, and it can't be delayed any longer. If we can get this Tianshan Snow Lotus, it will be the most important medicine to save the Seventh Prince. That's why I asked you to go to Tianshan, female benefactor, back then, it was also for the sake of the Seventh Prince."
Ouyang Yue looked at Baili Chen with a half-smile: "Oh, so that's how it is. No wonder the Seventh Prince insisted on going with him; so that's the reason." A sense of unease immediately arose in Ouyang Yue's heart. Since Master Minghui was favored by Emperor Mingxian, it was only natural that he would know about royal affairs, and it was not surprising that he knew Baili Chen. Master Minghui's request for her to retrieve the Tianshan Snow Lotus for Baili Chen's sake made sense, but Baili Chen, disguised as Leng Jue, hadn't mentioned any of this. Now that Master Minghui had said this, Ouyang Yue felt as if she had been deceived, since Baili Chen had never mentioned such a thing.
Baili Chen looked at Ouyang Yue, his heart skipped a beat, and said, "Wife, don't misunderstand. I have guessed about this matter, but I don't know the specifics."
Ouyang Yue snorted coldly: "Is that so? Weren't you after the Heavenly Snow Lotus? Now that you've got it, don't give me those hypocritical words anymore. They're disgusting."
Baili Chen hurried over and reached out to take Ouyang Yue's hand: "Wife..."
"Dare to call me 'wife' again, and I'll kill you!" Ouyang Yue suddenly reached out, her arm flashing, and a dagger was pressed against Baili Chen's neck. Baili Chen froze, but still said, "Wife, this... I really didn't know..."
Master Minghui looked at him and understood. He explained, “The Seventh Prince truly didn’t know about this. Since the Seventh Prince was sent to my side by Emperor Mingxian, although I am devoted to Buddhism, my cultivation is not yet deep enough, and I also harbored some selfish motives. Although the Seventh Prince knew that the Heavenly Snow Lotus could cure his illness, he had sent people to search for it, but all those sent died, so he gave up. This time, it was also my own idea, because if the Seventh Prince’s health were to deteriorate for another year or two, it would be dangerous. I couldn’t fully see through your appearance, which means you are someone with unpredictable abilities. What others cannot do, you may be able to do. That’s why I had this idea. Please don’t be angry or impulsive, female benefactor.”
Ouyang Yue coldly stared at Master Minghui: "Old bald monk, I didn't expect you to play tricks on me too. Men are all the same, aren't they?" Ouyang Yue pushed Baili Chen away, turning to walk out. Baili Chen was about to chase after her when Master Minghui said, "The Seventh Prince needs to give the female benefactor some time to think things through. The most urgent thing right now is to expel your cold poison and remove the Gu from your body."
Ouyang Yue paused in her final step, turned around and said, "What? He doesn't have cold poison in his body, but is poisoned by Gu poison?"
Master Minghui sighed, "The Seventh Prince was poisoned with a Gu when he was very young. The cold poison caused by the Gu can cure his cold poison and temporarily control the Gu worm. However, if it is not removed as soon as possible, the Gu worm may cause trouble again."
Ouyang Yue stared at Baili Chen with a sullen face. The latter kept looking at her, as if he had a lot to say to her but didn't know how to explain it. Ouyang Yue lowered her eyes and couldn't help but think of what Ouyang Zhide had once told her. She said, "According to Master Minghui's experience, there is a kind of Gu poison that can suddenly drive people crazy, angry, and want to kill."
Master Minghui nodded and said, "There is indeed such a Gu poison. Moreover, Miao territory is located in a dangerous and mysterious area. Although Miao territory is not large and its population is not as large as that of a great country like Great Zhou, the Gu techniques of Miao are very frightening. Furthermore, the people of Miao rarely participate in the conflicts of other countries and have little contact with people from other countries, so outsiders do not know how many types of Gu poison they have studied. However, when I was young, I was impetuous and went into Miao territory alone, so I have some understanding of Gu poison and the raising of Gu. Back then, the Seventh Prince was not poisoned by cold poison, but by Gu poison, which is exactly what I saw." At this point, Master Minghui looked at Ouyang Yue with a hint of doubt, but did not say anything more.
Ouyang Yue, however, was already deep in thought. If the Miao people truly had no desire for conflict, then Rui Yuhuan's father, Rui Huaicheng's, behavior was indeed very strange. Rui Yuhuan had come all the way from the border, and upon entering the mansion, she immediately caused trouble for her—this didn't seem like the behavior of an orphaned girl living under someone else's roof. In addition, Old Ning Shi's behavior was strange in every way, making one suspect the person behind Rui Yuhuan. Moreover, even a favored prince like Baili Chen could be secretly poisoned with Gu poison. Although this might be related to the inner palace, could these Miao people have also been in contact with them? Even if they weren't directly involved, someone must be using the name of the Miao people to incite unrest.
Ouyang Yue looked at Master Minghui and said, "Didn't Master Minghui say that the Tianshan Snow Lotus could save the Seventh Prince? Since he has already cured the cold poison, does that mean it only has a suppressive effect on the Gu poison?"
Master Minghui said thoughtfully, "I cannot be sure about this, but the best way is to draw out the Gu worms from the Seventh Prince's body. This is the quickest and most effective way to cure the root cause."
"Does the master have any solutions?"
"Using the snow lotus of Tianshan Mountain and the blood of the Seventh Prince as a guide, it is forced out with internal energy."
Ouyang Yue looked at Baili Chen and said, "Then I won't disturb you any longer."
"Wife..." Baili Chen immediately called out to Ouyang Yue, but this time Ouyang Yue had already left without looking back.
Master Minghui said, "Seventh Prince, there is no time to lose, let's begin. Every day this Gu worm stays in your body increases the danger, so it's best to expel it as soon as possible."
"Let's begin then." Baili Chen paused, nodded, and said. Forcing out the Gu poison was indeed the most urgent matter now. Actually, Baili Chen hadn't truly intended to hide it from Ouyang Yue, but it was impossible to say he wasn't selfish. The Heavenly Snow Lotus was extremely important to him. When Ouyang Yue offered it to treat his cold poison, he was overjoyed. At that moment, it wasn't appropriate for him to say anything else that might affect their relationship. He had plenty of time to explain along the way, but he didn't know how to begin. Judging from Ouyang Yue's departure, she still blamed him. Baili Chen sighed.
Ouyang Yue did not leave the Five Elements Temple. After leaving the room, she stood for a while before heading to the back mountain of the Five Elements Temple. In fact, the value of the Tianshan Snow Lotus to her was only money, and it did not help much. However, she was still somewhat concerned about Baili Chen's concealment.
Sitting quietly in the open space where Baili Chen had once taken her to see the night view, Ouyang Yue's thoughts drifted. She thought of her trip to Tianshan, of Su'er whom she hadn't seen in a long time, and of the people in the General's Mansion. Her thoughts were somewhat chaotic...