Minglong

Chapter 316 Ignoring the Pill
A brand-new three-story building stands tall on the street near Sanliu Hutong. A crescent moon emblem hangs on the top floor, representing Queyue Villa. Below it is the gold-plated signboard of Jiulongtang, with elegant and graceful calligraphy. The signature reads "Xie Jinhuan," and there is also a bird's paw print, which can be regarded as Xie Jinhuan's personal seal.

As the first branch of the Gu Poison Sect within the pass, it was naturally quite large. The left and right sides were all shops belonging to the branch, the middle was the administrative area, where newly recruited children were learning cultural lessons, and further back was the medicine refining area.

However, the witchcraft alchemy does not use alchemical furnaces, but rather ancient methods of brewing in boilers, using all-natural extracts from snakes, insects, rats and ants. The scene is quite bizarre, and disciples stand guard around to prevent outsiders from accidentally entering or to prevent poisonous creatures from escaping.

As the head of the manor, Bu Yuehua knew how important this step was to the Gu Poison Sect. During this period, she had no time to tease the sassy Taoist nun. Apart from being teased by the children, she spent the rest of her time negotiating with various forces. Wanyi was naturally not idle either, working part-time as a finance cashier and warehouse manager. Not to mention herself, even her maid Qinwen was too tired to steal glances at the new son-in-law.

At this moment, Bu Yuehua had just seen off the people from the Fengshan Consortium, and then turned around and came to the alchemy area at the back.

The alchemy area was quite large, with several apprentices processing various medicinal herbs in the rooms, while in the central 'guardian room' there were boxes of small bottles.

Lin Zisu, dressed in a simple white dress, stood alone behind the counter, mixing various medicinal powders, humming a little tune, exuding a carefree feeling of "Mom's home but I can mess around."

Bu Yuehua had always admired Zisu, and now she had directly listed Zisu as the next head of the manor. Not only did she impart all her skills to him, but she also spent most of the money she had recently earned on Zisu, acquiring all kinds of elixirs and medicines to solidify his foundation, so that Zisu could be promoted from an alchemist to a poison master.

And Zisu did not disappoint. The first thing she did after learning 'Hundred Ghosts Plague' was to mix 'Inseparable Powder' into the poisonous fog.

Before the nerf, the version of "Hundred Ghosts Plague" released a hundred ghosts and a powerful poison, which disturbed the opponent's mind and allowed the poison to take advantage of the weakness, making it extremely lethal.

However, raising a hundred ghosts requires killing a hundred people, a practice strictly prohibited by the righteous path and weakened into the current Mist Sea.

The modification of Zisu is undoubtedly a way to bypass the official review process. Although the poison damage has been removed, the control ability and mental damage are far greater than the original version. If a group is affected, it will be a catastrophe that people will talk about for a lifetime!
Because it was too evil and might tarnish the reputation of witches in the sorcery cult, Wan Yi sealed this technique by spanking them. Currently, Zi Su is researching how to mix "Laughing Heart Powder" into "Moonfire" so that those affected can die with a smile, which can be considered a doctor's benevolence...

Although Bu Yuehua found it a bit outrageous, the nature of witchcraft was indeed wicked. Those who followed the rules could never become top-notch witches. People like Zisu, her father, and the Corpse Ancestor, whose abilities were unpredictable, were the best witches. Therefore, she valued Zisu even more.

At this moment, Bu Yuehua noticed that Zisu was preparing medicine. She didn't disturb her and quietly approached from behind. She found that there was not only medicine powder on the table, but also an open book.

She initially thought that Zisu was learning martial arts while preparing the medicine, but upon closer inspection, she saw that it was written:

In public, I am your wife's mentor, but in private, I am your "flower sister"...

But I already have Empress Dowager Guo...

It doesn't matter, she's in the north, and I'm in the south...

……

? ?
What kind of nonsense is this...

Bu Yuehua blinked her peach blossom eyes, turned the book over to look at the cover, and saw that it read "The Demoness Teases Xie Lang Three Times"...

Lin Zisu, who was engrossed in reading, was startled to find the pages covered. She turned around abruptly, her long, flowing hair whipping around, and spilling the medicinal powder from her hand onto her clothes.
"Grandmaster, what brings you here?!"

Seeing that the medicine bottle had been spilled, Bu Yuehua quickly took out a handkerchief to wipe her clothes, her eyes showing displeasure:
"Zisu, you are now the young master of the sect. You dare to read the rumors about your grandmaster? In the Gu Poison Sect, this would be punishable by being sent to the Ten Thousand Snake Cave."

"Uh...hehe..."

Lin Zisu gave an awkward smile, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment, and hid the book behind her waist.

"This is called knowing yourself and your enemy, and you will win every battle! I don't care how the Jianghu forces smear my master and young master Xie, or how to deal with them in the future. I know it's all fake, master, please forgive me."

Bu Yuehua felt that what was written in the book was indeed untrue, after all, Xie Jinhuan wouldn't be so conflicted, would he? But she definitely couldn't tell Zisu this, so she just shook her head:
"Just kidding. We witches don't have that many rules, unlike those Taoist women who appear to be strict and otherworldly, but in private... well, you'll see later."

"Really?" Lin Zisu asked, a little curious.

Bu Yuehua didn't care what Zisu thought. No matter how hard Zisu racked her brains, she couldn't possibly guess how elaborate the flirtatious Taoist nun's schemes were. She immediately got to the point:
"Someone from the Fengshan Society just arrived. They want some pills that martial artists can use in actual combat. The Imperial Observatory forbids poisons and venomous insects from spreading in the martial world, and they dare not use pills that increase one's cultivation level. Do you have any other powerful items?"

Seeing that the person had come to ask for medicine, Lin Zisu immediately became confident, turned around and ran to the medicine cabinet, and took out a small bottle from it:

"I have plenty of these. There! The Ignorance Pill, this pill can make a person's vital energy disappear completely, making them look like a dead object. As long as they stand still, even someone as strong as Old Man Mu would be startled. It is truly an essential item for poisoning people while traveling the martial arts world!"

"Oh?"

Bu Yuehua was skeptical: "Isn't this just the art of tortoise breathing?"

"Different."

Lin Zisu threw the pill directly into her mouth: "This pill is completely sealed. I tried it at the academy before. As long as I don't move around, Mr. Mu won't notice me anyway."

Bu Yuehua examined the situation closely. After waiting for only a moment, she discovered that Zisu, who was standing close by, had completely lost all her energy fluctuations, standing like a statue. Her eyes widened in surprise.
"This pill is indeed potent; no one could possibly defend against an assassination attempt with it. But what would be the price?"

"The price is that I can't use any special moves or supernatural abilities while the effects of the medicine are lasting."

"..." Bu Yuehua's expression froze in surprise, and after thinking for a moment, she said:

"Does this mean that taking this medicine is equivalent to sealing off one's energy channels, leaving one completely at the mercy of others?"

"Pretty much, but if you hide it well, people shouldn't be able to see it. You can then secretly poison it and steal things..."

"..."

Bu Yuehua blinked, thinking it best not to let this lousy pill circulate, otherwise it would harm countless heroes, but she still encouraged them verbally:
"Good idea, but it still needs some modifications to improve its applicability. Go change your clothes first, I'll take a look at it myself."

"okay."

Lin Zisu quickly grabbed her books and ran away...
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Not long after, outside the hall.

After Xie Jinhuan dismissed the people from Blood Rain Tower, he carried the coal briquettes to the vicinity of the hall. He could see that in addition to the martial arts people who came to watch the excitement, there were also some vendors selling mountain products, such as poisonous insects and scorpions. Although ordinary medicine shops also buy them, the Gu Poison Sect not only uses them for medicinal purposes but can also be used to practice poison skills, so the purchase price is much higher. That's why they all came here.

After several months, Coal Ball became Ah Huan's personal servant again, and it was a little unwilling. After all, Xie Jinhuan was busy with romance and had no time to care for it. He would just give it money and let it play by itself. But now that Xie Jinhuan had some free time, he was afraid that it would become fat, so it would go hungry three times a day. At this time, when it saw the poisonous scorpions on the street, it thought they were pretty and delicious.

Xie Jinhuan held down the coal ball that wanted to catch and eat whatever it wanted. Since he was still dressed as Little Li Flying Dagger, he entered the hall through the side door, went up the stairs to the top floor, and looked for Wanyi and Sister Bu to discuss the matter of Blood Rain Tower.

To make it easier to oversee the branch, the third floor is where the branch leader usually lives and works. Xie Jinhuan participated in the renovation, and even installed a bathtub next to the bedroom that can accommodate three people, as well as a full-length mirror so that his guests can easily check their own condition.

The day before yesterday, Wanyi would go back to the office around noon and pretend to do the accounting while waiting. But today she came a little early. There were account books, an abacus, and coal briquette figurines in the office, but no one was there. The other rooms were also quiet.

Seeing this, Xie Jinhuan asked Meiqiu to go find Wanyi, while he went to the room at the end of the corridor to change his cloak, mask, and other items.

However, when he opened the door, he found the living room window closed, a cup of hot tea on the coffee table, and Wanyi's large bracelet and handkerchief. It seemed that Wanyi had just been resting and taking care of the bracelet, and had left halfway through. There were also a few pieces of lace clothing lying on the couch...

?

Xie Jinhuan looked slightly puzzled. She came to the bedside, picked up the clothes and examined them. She could see that the warm white lace bra was embroidered with delicate pink begonia flowers. Although the fabric was very elastic, it was probably a bit tight for Wanyi. However, the change from a mature woman to a pure and innocent style did have a unique charm...

Xie Jinhuan picked it up and smelled it. A faint, sweet fragrance wafted into her nose, making her feel refreshed. It looked like the original scent. She guessed that Wanyi was preparing her battle outfit for her midday rest. Then she picked up the panties to examine them. She found that they weren't the kind of thongs with bows that you could only see by prying open the moon, but rather a more conservative pair of briefs, also embroidered with begonia flowers. They were quite cute...

?

Xie Jinhuan felt that Wanyi and Sister Bu were dressed in a somewhat inappropriate way, and was checking them over when she suddenly heard footsteps and voices coming from next door:

"Auntie, did you buy the clothes?"

The sudden commotion startled not only Xie Jinhuan but also Ye Hongshang, who quickly checked the next room:
"Hey? What's Zisu doing inside?"

Xie Jinhuan hadn't noticed anyone next door at first, but was startled when he heard Zisu's voice. He quickly hid the small piece of cloth behind his waist and turned to check.

squeak~
Just then, the door to the next bedroom opened, and a young woman of about sixteen or seventeen with long, flowing hair peered out. She was wearing her aunt's white nightgown, which was a bit too big, causing the collar to slip down halfway, revealing her fair right shoulder and collarbone. It seemed as if she wasn't wearing anything underneath the smooth fabric...

? !
The room fell into a deathly silence!
Lin Zisu's face paled slightly when she saw the masked, cloaked assassin inside the room, and her eyes widened in terror.

"what--!"

Seeing that the situation was not good, Xie Jinhuan quickly reminded him:

“It’s me, it’s me…”

Upon hearing the sound, Lin Zisu's scream abruptly stopped, her face flushing crimson. She quickly pulled up her collar, shrinking back until only her head was visible.

"Xie Lang?! You... what are you doing here?!"

As the saying goes, a girl changes drastically at eighteen. In just six months, Lin Zisu had become noticeably different from when we first met her. She had grown half a head taller, and her figure was graceful and elegant. As a family of doctors, the Lin family must have some secret formula for conceiving children, because her curves were clearly above average...

But Xie Jinhuan dared not look around now, and said awkwardly:
"Uh... I came to see your aunt, thinking no one was home... How come you didn't make a sound? I didn't even notice. I've been traveling the world for so long, and this is the first time I've encountered something like this..."

Lin Zisu hid behind the door, her face flushed, but her words remained relatively calm:
"I just changed my clothes, and my aunt said that what I was wearing... anyway, she went to find me some clothes. Hmm... I took the Ignorance Pill, isn't that amazing?"

"Impressive, impressive! If used properly, this pill could probably fool even the likes of Shang Lianbi. Don't tell your aunt about this, or I'll get my legs broken. I'm going out now."

Xie Jinhuan dared not linger, and after speaking, he slipped out and closed the door behind him.

Click~
Lin Zisu's face flushed red. After making sure the door was closed, she ran to the bedside to look for her clothes. She was slightly taken aback when she found they were missing, and then quickly hid back in the bedroom...

(End of this chapter)