Catching Monsters

Chapter 544 All Absent

In the backyard of the Jiang residence, following the list given by Ye Xiuyuan, they gathered all the Chinese medicinal herbs and slowly brewed them.

Qian Buchou and Qi Da squatted to one side, watching the fire.

Qian Buchou stepped forward, sniffed the air, and couldn't help but ask, "Did Prince Fu and his gang really come to cause trouble at Brother Jiang's residence?"

“How could that be false? Steward Yun said that the person was carrying a sword, and if the First Prince hadn’t been there, he would have struck Lord Jiang.” Qi Da nodded.

Upon hearing this, Qian Buchou reminded him, "After we drink our medicine, let's wash this medicine pot clean and then smash it."

"What are you doing?" Zidane was taken aback.

Qian Buchou said in a low voice, "I've heard that those skilled imperial physicians can tell which medicines have been added just by smelling them. This medicine can't be released without Brother Jiang's approval."

"Once we're better, we should go out and spread the word that Brother Jiang has the antidote."

Hearing Qian Buchou's words, Qi Da nodded slightly and said, "Prince Fu and the others are of high status. Does Lord Jiang really intend not to give away this antidote?"

"You've followed Brother Jiang for so long, all for nothing." Qian Buchou glanced at Qi Da, then said, "Brother Jiang is notoriously vengeful..."

The Chinese medicine was quickly prepared, and the two of them immediately drank both doses without stopping.

After drinking it, the two men's faces changed immediately. They clutched their chests, lay on the ground, and vomited profusely.

Finally, two worms as thin as chopsticks were successfully spat out of his mouth.

After the two Gu worms fell to the ground, they twisted and struggled. Qian Buchou and Qi Da quickly stepped forward and crushed the two Gu worms with their feet.

After finishing all that, Zidane finally felt the tightness in his chest disappear.

After destroying the medicine jar, the two rushed to the study and met with Jiang Yun.

“Brother, the medicine Mr. Ye gave me is indeed effective.”

Jiang Yun was sitting in the room, his brows slightly furrowed as he pondered something. Seeing that the two were alright, he nodded and said, "Remember to keep the prescription a secret."

After watching the two leave, Jiang Yun's gaze slowly fell on a piece of paper in front of him.

The words "Liu Boqing", "Xiandao", "Ye Xiuyuan", "Bai Shuiqing", and "Tianyunshi" were written on it.

In fact, according to Jiang Yun's plan, he originally intended to keep this meteorite for himself.

Furthermore, Jiang Yun also remembered Bai Wuchang's instructions that he only had two to three years left to live.

To increase one's lifespan, one must either cross the other shore and become a saint, or collect seven meteorites.

The difficulty of crossing the other shore and becoming a sacred realm within two or three years is unimaginable.

Just look at Qu Wushang, and you'll know that even a top expert with such strong talent failed to reach the Saint Realm.

Jiang Yun wasn't confident that he could break through smoothly within two or three years.

This is also why he wasn't very interested in the Holy Tomb before. Even if he entered the Holy Realm and obtained an opportunity, the chance of breaking through to the Holy Realm within just two or three years would probably still not be high.

Collecting all seven meteorites would be a more reliable option.

However, collecting all seven meteorites is no easy feat.

They finally managed to get one, but Ye Xiuyuan took it away.

The remaining three are in the hands of Liu Boqing, Sun Xiaopeng, Ai Tangtang, and other people from the Immortal Island.

Three more are still missing.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yun took a deep breath and couldn't help but shake her head, trying her best not to think about it so much.

Right now, we still need to deal with Master Hongguang's matter first.

……

Inside the Prince Fu's mansion, Xiao Yuqin was sitting in a living room, pondering how to deal with Jiang Yun.

Just then, a servant from the mansion rushed in: "Your Highness, Your Highness."

Then, a servant whispered something in Xiao Yuqin's ear. Xiao Yuqin frowned and said in a deep voice, "How is that possible? How could Jiang Yun have the antidote?"

"This was said by Lord Qian Buchou, the Chief Clerk of the Ministry of Personnel," the servant replied respectfully. "Lord Qian Buchou is from the same hometown as Jiang Yun, and the two have a very close relationship."

“He was indeed poisoned by Gu before, but now the Gu poison has disappeared.”

Hearing this, Xiao Yuqin's face turned slightly ashen, and he slowly clenched his fists: "Isn't Jiang Yun playing me for a fool? If you have the antidote, why didn't you take it out when I came to visit before?"

Seeing their master's angry expression, the servants lowered their heads respectfully, not daring to speak.

"Go and inform Lord Zhao Yuming and the others that they will go to the Jiang residence again."

There was no other way; this was a matter of life and death.

Having just caused a scene at Jiang Yun's residence, normally one would be too ashamed to visit again.

But having been poisoned by a Gu, he didn't know how much longer he had to live. At a time like this, what did face matter? Soon, Zhao Yuming and other court officials who shared his plight rushed to the scene upon hearing the news.

The group hurried towards the Jiang residence. On the way, Zhao Yuming couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness, is this news reliable? How could Jiang Yun have the antidote in such a short time?"

“Based on the reliable information I have, it should be true.” Xiao Yuqin’s face was grim: “The Ministry of Personnel has no shortage of funds, and the poison has already been neutralized…”

"After all, we are all colleagues of the imperial court. With so many people, Jiang Yun cannot simply stand by and watch them die."

After a long silence, Zhao Yuming simply smiled and nodded, without taking up the conversation.

Soon, a large group of about forty people arrived at the Jiang residence again.

However, this time, the entrance to the Jiang residence was guarded by many Imperial Guards dressed in flying fish robes.

The leader was Zidane.

"Who are you all? Please wait." Zidane said expressionlessly.

Xiao Yuqin stepped forward and said, "I am Prince Fu, Xiao Yuqin, and this is Minister of Works, Zhao Yuming. We have come to pay our respects to Lord Jiang."

"Visit Lord Jiang?" Qi Da looked everyone up and down and said indifferently, "No need. Just now, a group of thieves broke into the Jiang residence, which startled Lord Jiang. He is resting in his room and does not wish to see anyone."

"Everyone, please come back."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuqin glared at Qi Da, nearly losing his temper. How dare this mere commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard speak to him like that?

But right now, everyone is really at a loss, unlike before.

Those were servants from the Jiang family. Xiao Yuqin and his group, relying on their high status, forced their way in, and the servants didn't dare to stop them.

But the guards in front of him had become the Embroidered Uniform Guards.

Zhao Yuming said in a friendly tone, "If I remember correctly, it's Qi Da from the Eastern Garrison Command, Commander Qi, right? We're here on important business, you see..."

"Lord Zhao, I am acting under orders, please do not make things difficult for me," Qi Da said in a deep voice. "I also know why you gentlemen have come."

“My master Jiang has spoken. He is a kind-hearted man and does not want to go too far.”

Upon hearing Zidane's words, everyone present breathed a slight sigh of relief.

But then Zidane said, “My master said that he is always fair and just, and he does indeed have the antidote for this poison.”

"But the condition is that you have to take Master Hongguang's head."

Xiao Yuqin's face was grim, and he couldn't help but curse inwardly. If they could really take Master Hongguang's head, would they need to ask Jiang Yun for the antidote?

Seeing the troubled looks on everyone's faces, Zidane said, "We can't do it under these conditions. You gentlemen will have to find a way yourselves."

After everyone left, they were extremely anxious, as the deadline set by Master Hongguang was getting closer and closer.

After tonight, there will only be two days left. What should we do?

After everyone left, they all started using their own methods, but directly trying to find Jiang Yun's connections was definitely useless.

That very night, many people rushed to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion to present gifts to the Duke's wife, Tao Yuelan, in an effort to build a closer relationship.

However, Xu Suwen didn't give the visitors a friendly look. Of course, she had also heard about this group of people who were poisoned by Gu, who came to her house and even tried to force her husband to his death in exchange for the antidote.

Xu Suwen showed no mercy to anyone who came for this matter, and threw the gifts they brought directly outside the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.

He also said that no one who came because of this matter was allowed to enter the Zhenguo Duke's mansion.

……

"Your Majesty, it's quite lively outside."

Outside the Imperial Study, Feng Yu carried in a bowl of nourishing soup, placed it on the table, and said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuzheng glanced outside; it was already dark. He said in a deep voice, "Didn't Xiao Yuqin cause a scene at Jiang Yun's residence during the day? What trouble have they gotten themselves into this time?"

"It was mainly the antidote that Mr. Ye gave Jiang Yun." Feng Yu then recounted the whole story.

After saying that, Feng Yu added, "Your Majesty, do you think it would be necessary to ask Mr. Ye to send over a copy of the antidote? We'll have one ready."

"Jiang Yun is quite ruthless; he might actually cause Prince Fu and the others to die from the Gu poison."

From Feng Yu's perspective, the priority should naturally be given to the royal family. Of course, the most important thing is to test Xiao Yuzheng's attitude.

Xiao Yuzheng snorted coldly and said indifferently, "They wanted to kill Jiang Yun to save their own lives, so now that Jiang Yun has the antidote to prevent them from living, isn't that normal?"

"Deserved it."

"I do not wish to concern myself with this matter."

"Furthermore, if Prince Fu wants to see me, I will refuse to see him. Let them do what they want."

(End of this chapter)