Chapter 566: Please give me an explanation, Elder Ming Wang
Chapter 566: Please give me an explanation, Elder Ming Wang
Hou Yunjiao maintained his cool and indifferent expression.
He seemed unaffected by the impact of taking the medicine.
Ling Xuzi breathed heavily, clearly getting angry.
He exclaimed, "How can it be fine? Everyone in the capital knows that you only have ten years left to live. After taking this medicine, your remaining lifespan won't be just ten years anymore!"
Hou Yunjiao smiled lightly, as if he didn't care about the consequences of taking the medicine.
His enigmatic gaze swept towards Ling Xuzi and said, "Whether I live one day longer or one day less, can it change the predetermined outcome of my early death in middle age?"
Ling Xuzi was speechless.
It was something that couldn't be changed.
And what's the harm in living one more day?
"Cough, cough..."
Suddenly, the Third Young Master started coughing.
Hou Qiang, who was standing by his side, quickly took out a clean handkerchief and handed it over.
Hou Yunjiao's slender, jade-like hand accepted the handkerchief and brought it to his mouth.
Muffled coughs echoed in the quiet space.
The coughing gradually intensified.
After a while, Hou Yunjiao's expression slightly changed.
His previously rosy complexion suddenly turned deathly pale.
He removed the handkerchief covering his mouth, revealing a bright and conspicuous red stain.
"Third Young Master!"
Hou Qiang and Ling Xu Zi exclaimed in unison.
Hou Yunjiao looked up, glancing towards the upper floor.
He was afraid that Qin Ruan would suddenly appear.
He didn't want her to know about this incident, fearing that she would blame herself.
He raised his hand slightly and spoke in a cool and low voice, "Keep your voice down, don't let Ruan Ruan know."
Hou Qiang took a step forward and slightly bowed.
He whispered, "Third Young Master, it's not convenient for you to stay here for long in your current condition. Shall we go to the Xiangle Manor?"
That would be the most suitable place for the master to recuperate.
Ling Xuzi also hurriedly spoke, "Third Young Master, the medicine I concocted is meant to help you preserve your life in times of emergency."
In addition to the tonic medicine, there are some medicinal herbs containing toxins, aiming to achieve the concept of "using poison to counteract poison." Each pill consumed will cause significant harm to your body.
The best course of action now is to go to the Xiangle Manor to recuperate. Delaying any longer would have unimaginable consequences!"
Ling Xuzi already regretted giving the medicine to Hou Yunjiao.
He didn't understand why the latter took the medicine at this time, as it wasn't a life or death situation.
During this period, apart from the matters concerning the Nangong family, there was nothing that could have alarmed the master.
Since Hou Yunjiao had already taken the medicine, it was too late to say anything now.
Hou Yunjiao was currently experiencing various discomforts, experiencing sudden chills and fevers, and feeling weak all over.
He also knew that going to the Xiangle Manor was the best choice to alleviate his physical discomfort.
However, it wasn't the best time to leave just yet.
His eyes lowered slightly, and he said in a calm tone, "Wait a little longer. After sending Ruan Ruan back, I will find a suitable reason to leave."
Hou Qiang nodded in agreement.
He approached and took the handkerchief stained with blood from his master's hand, personally handling it.
...
Upstairs
Qin Ruan witnessed the sorry state of Wu Daochang and Li Manning, and shock unfolded in her eyes.
These two ghosts were in a pitiful state, emitting a dense black malevolent aura from their bodies.
Even though there was a golden barrier separating them, Qin Ruan could sense their anger, bloodlust, and the frenzied grudges that led them to perish together from the faint leaks of malevolent aura within the barrier.
Qin Ruan entered the room, and both Li Manning and Wu Daochang noticed her.
"It's you!"
"Qin Ruan, save me!"
The two ghosts spoke in unison.
Qin Ruan's lips curled slightly as she stood tall with her bulging belly, approaching them with light steps.
She raised her hand, and the power of the Underworld God surged out from her fingertips.
The golden barrier surrounding Li Manning shattered with a flick of her finger.
With a chance to escape, Li Manning immediately charged towards Wu Daochang once again.
Wu Daochang's golden barrier remained intact and unharmed.
Li Manning's attack would undoubtedly be in vain.
She was once again repelled by the force of the golden barrier.
Qin Ruan glanced at the sprawled Li Manning, a hint of helplessness in her eyes.
The other party was obsessed, determined to perish together with Wu Daochang.
By acting this way, Qin Ruan would only hasten her own deterioration and transform into an irrational evil ghost.
As Li Manning rose to her feet, preparing to launch another futile attack, Qin Ruan reached out and grabbed her.
Her tone grew slightly heavier, "Don't waste your efforts. It's all coming to an end. Stay rational!"
Li Manning stared straight at Qin Ruan with fiery red eyes.
A crazed and bloodthirsty intent filled her gaze.
With a cool touch from Qin Ruan's fingertip, she pressed it against Li Manning's forehead.
The redness in Li Manning's eyes receded, and her pitch-black eyes gradually regained their sanity.
"Are you back to your senses?"
Li Manning gritted her teeth and nodded forcefully.
She recalled the insults and provocations from Wu Daochang earlier, all the actions he had taken against her, making her want to kill him out of anger.
This wave of frenzied fury had pushed her to the edge of danger.
Qin Ruan released her grip on Li Manning and stood in front of the golden barrier where Wu Daochang was located.
A smile played at the corner of her lips. "Wu Daochang, we meet again."
"What grudges do I have with you? Why do you keep targeting me?" Wu Daochang was already on the verge of collapsing upon seeing Qin Ruan.
He knew that there was no way out for him once he encountered this woman.
"No grudges, just didn't like the sight of you," Qin Ruan replied.
She pointed her finger downwards and flicked it in a certain direction.
A dense chill filled the area, and black mist slowly emerged.
"Miss Qin?"
White Impermanence, who had come alone from the Underworld, was suddenly summoned by Qin Ruan with a forceful method. His pale face was filled with confusion.
Qin Ruan gazed gently at White Impermanence, who had been summoned using her own underworld power at great cost.
"I kindly ask Mr. Bai to take these two ghosts back to the Underworld."
White Impermanence bowed to Qin Ruan. "I thought something had happened when you summoned me so suddenly."
Qin Ruan's eyes curved into a crescent shape, and her tone remained calm. "If I had any trouble, I wouldn't bother you. How is the King of the Underworld lately?"
White Impermanence knew that if Qin Ruan encountered any unsolvable problems in the human world, it would be useless for her to seek help from them, the ghosts. After all, Qin Ruan's abilities had long surpassed those of their small fry.
White Impermanence slightly bent his body in response. "His Majesty is eating well, sleeping well, and living well but feeling uncomfortable."
The smile faded from Qin Ruan's lips, and her tone became languid. "But I'm not doing so well."
White Impermanence maintained an expressionless face. "Miss Qin, are you in trouble?"
Qin Ruan's lips twitched slightly. "I'm dying soon."
Her tone was plain, as if she were casually mentioning matters of life and death.
"That's impossible!" White Impermanence's ethereal face displayed a bewildered expression, as if Qin Ruan were joking with him.
With Qin Ruan's current abilities and status, there was no way she would die!
Qin Ruan rolled up her sleeve to show him the shortened red thread on her arm.
"The King of the Underworld mentioned that this is my lifeline. Based on Mr. Bai's observation, how many days of life do I have left?"
White Impermanence frowned, his mist-filled eyes fixed firmly on the shortened red thread inside Qin Ruan's arm.
On his expressionless face, a solemn look emerged. "This... is hard to say."
Even if White Impermanence was not entirely clear, he could still see it.
Qin Ruan's lifeline was indicating that her time was running out.
Qin Ruan calmly let down her sleeve.
She spoke to White Impermanence in a solemn tone, "Please relay a message to the King of the Underworld. Tell him I want to see him and ask him to give me an explanation."
"After all, since I returned, I have absorbed a lot of Yin energy to extend my life. Now, my lifeline is getting shorter and shorter. His Majesty must give me an explanation," Qin Ruan's voice carried a mix of anger.
She had an intuitive feeling that there was something wrong with the King of the Underworld regarding the changes in her lifeline. Even if it wasn't the King of the Underworld's fault, if there was such a significant bug, he should have informed her. She would definitely ask him about it.
White Impermanence bowed once again, "I will convey Miss Qin's words to the King of the Underworld without omitting a single word."
But what was with the slight hint of pleasure in his words?
The King of the Underworld had indeed been enjoying himself during this period. The escaped spirits from the Underworld had been causing trouble for them, the subordinate spirits, while Qin Ruan's trouble with the King of the Underworld was the first thing that seemed to amuse White Impermanence.
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