When Dai Qisi got closer, Jellyfish Yin Ji sniffed gently again.

"This is... the taste of the medicinal wine that Young Master Chu used to treat me?"

Upon discovering this, Jellyfish Yin Ji quickly raised her hand and placed it on Dai Qisi's body, her true energy rapidly surging into Dai Qisi's body.

After examining her for a while, Jellyfish Yin Ji exclaimed in surprise, "Your injuries have all healed!"

After a moment of contemplation, Jellyfish Yin Ji manipulated the water flow, causing the dark silk ribbons to spin several times in mid-air.

After observing for a while, Jellyfish Yin Ji pointed to the holes in Dai Qi Si's extra clothes and said, "Did you do this?"

Upon hearing this, the disciple of Shenshui Palace looked in the direction pointed by Shuimu Yinji, then shook his head and said, "Reporting to the Palace Master, these were not done by this disciple. When this old woman attacked me, I immediately struck her pressure points and took her away without injuring her."

Jellyfish Yin Ji crossed her legs, propped her chin on the tip of her index finger, and said, "So, it was left by Young Master Chu?"

With a slight pressure from her fingertips, the jellyfish-like Yin Ji's chin unconsciously uttered a sound as her fingers straightened and bent.

"Young Master Chu first injured this old woman, and then healed her wounds. It seems that Young Master Chu did not intend to kill this old woman. This is strange. After beating Young Master Chu's maid, Chu Qinghe actually showed mercy."

However, she had too little information and after pondering for a while without success, Shui Mu Yin Ji shook her head and said, "Fine! Anyway, since Young Master Chu has already taken action, it proves that this old woman is not one of us. We don't need to extend our affection to her."

Immediately, Jellyfish Yin Ji moved her five fingers slightly and then suddenly flung her hand away.

With the flow of true energy, a stream of water condensed beside the Water Mother Yin Ji's hand and shot towards Dai Qi Si on the ground like an arrow.

When a stream of water broke through space, it precisely struck Dai Qisi's dantian on the ground.

As wisps of true energy rapidly dissipated, they directly crippled Dai Qisi's martial arts.

After crippling Dai Qisi's martial arts, Shui Mu Yin Ji said coldly, "Take her away and interrogate her to find out her purpose in going to Young Master Chu's house and why she attacked the maidservant beside Young Master Chu."

The disciple of Shenshui Palace cupped his hands and said, "This disciple obeys."

After saying that, the Shenshui Palace disciple waved his hand, and two other Shenshui Palace disciples stepped forward and lifted Dai Qisi from the sack on either side, walking her to the side.

However, just before these disciples of the Divine Water Palace were about to leave, the Water Mother Yin Ji suddenly said, "Since Young Master Chu did not kill her, he must have spared her life. It would be best not to overstep your bounds! You know the consequences if she dies."

Upon hearing Shuimu Yinji's words, the Shenshui Palace disciple who had previously reported asked, "What if this person doesn't confess?"

Shuimu Yinji spoke in a light tone, seemingly unconcerned: "Didn't she slap Young Master Chu's maid three times? If she doesn't confess, lock her in a room and break three bones every day, then set them back up, over and over again. The human body has so many bones, let's see how many rounds she can withstand."

Faced with the chilling voice of the Water Mother Yin Ji, the disciple of the Divine Water Palace trembled and quickly bowed, replying, "Disciple understands."

After several disciples of the Divine Water Palace left, the Water Mother Yin Ji finally withdrew her gaze and snorted coldly in her heart.

A moment later, Jellyfish Yin Ji turned her gaze back to Chu Qinghe's courtyard.

"I wonder if Young Master Chu will be happy when he finds out what I've been doing in secret? Will he praise me?"

A short while later, the Water Mother Yin Ji suddenly raised her hand and beckoned a disciple of the Divine Water Palace.

"Palace Master!"

As the disciple of the Divine Water Palace stepped forward, the Water Mother Yin Ji naturally said, "This courtyard is a bit far from Young Master Chu's house. Go and buy the courtyard next to Young Master Chu's house and move in later. Remember, don't let the disciples of the Flower Shifting Palace notice anything."

"Your disciple obeys."

Only after the disciples of the Divine Water Palace left did Water Mother Yin Ji finally smile.

"Although it will take a few more days before we can come, it's better if we live closer, otherwise we won't know what might happen."

Early in the hour of Xu (7-9 PM).

As the moon quietly rose above the treetops, Chu Qinghe's courtyard was already brightly lit.

Sitting in the courtyard, looking at the still tightly closed door, Qu Feiyan looked at Chu Qinghe and said, "Young Master, haven't Xiao Zhao's injuries all been healed? Why hasn't she woken up yet?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Qinghe said calmly, "My mental state has been greatly disturbed, and I need to rest more, but it should be about time."

Almost as soon as Chu Qinghe finished speaking, the door to Xiao Zhao's room slowly opened.

When Qu Feiyan saw Xiao Zhao coming out of the house, she immediately went to greet her.

Seeing Qu Feiyan's concerned expression, Xiao Zhao smiled gently and said, "Don't worry! It's all over now!"

Qu Feiyan asked with a suspicious look, "Are you really alright?"

Xiao Zhao smiled and said, "It's really nothing!"

After saying that, Xiao Zhao took the initiative to pull Qu Feiyan toward Chu Qinghe.

Seeing Xiao Zhao's actions, Qu Feiyan couldn't help but be stunned.

Although during this period, Xiao Zhao and Qu Feiyan's relationship had almost reached the point of being inseparable.

Even though both situations were in a state where Qu Feiyan took the initiative and Xiao Zhao let things take their course.

This is the first time Xiao Zhao has taken the initiative to pull Qu Feiyan like this.

Qu Feiyan scratched her head, worried that Xiao Zhao might have been knocked senseless.

"Young Master"

After the two women sat down, Xiao Zhao obediently called out to Chu Qinghe.

Upon hearing this, Chu Qinghe nodded and said, "Go to the kitchen and bring out the food now that you're awake! It'll get cold in a bit."

Xiao Zhao gave a soft "oh," then pulled the still bewildered Qu Feiyan towards the kitchen.

Half an hour later.

After the three of them finished their meal and bath, Qu Feiyan looked at Xiao Zhao, who had a smile on her face, and asked Chu Qinghe with a blank expression, "Young Master, why don't you take her pulse again?"

Hearing Qu Feiyan's words, Chu Qinghe said irritably, "Why are you taking my pulse for no reason?"

Qu Feiyan said with a conflicted expression, "But I always feel that Xiao Zhao is a little different from usual. She was clearly beaten, so why is she so happy?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhao simply smiled and said, "It was only three slaps, but I won't be forced to do things I don't want to do anymore. Of course I'm happy about that. Besides, with you here, young master, aren't my injuries all healed now?"

Qu Feiyan stroked her chin and said, "That's true. With your mother, it's better to cut off contact sooner rather than later. Getting slapped a few times is a small matter, since the young master's medical skills are excellent."

Xiao Zhao nodded slightly in response, her smile becoming even more innocent.

Seeing Xiao Zhao like this, Chu Qinghe chuckled softly as he sipped his wine.

"Well, at least we don't have to resort to toxic motivational platitudes."

(End of this chapter)