Chapter 14 Bacon Pills Should Be Mine! Bacon Pills Should Be Mine…

After Xie Jiaoyue handed the pills to Chu Xingjin, she watched Chu Xingjin rush out the door, and once again heard the sound of the mission being completed.

It seems the system is not only not omnipotent, but also lacks X-ray vision, making it unable to determine what's inside the box.

That's great, she's found another clever trick for getting freebies.

But judging by the time, Xie Yuehua must have sneaked out as well, right?

She went out and, in the dark, found Hualan's residence.

"Aunt Lan, are you asleep? Can you do Jiaoyue a small favor?"

"Miss? It's so late, what's the rush?"

Xie Jiaoyue clasped her hands together in a pleading gesture: "Aunt Lan, I've lost the Bacon Pill. Please help me find it."

System: 【!!! Host, what did you just give me?!】

Xie Jiaoyue completely ignored the system, since she had already gotten her share of the benefits.

She pulled a handkerchief from her bosom: "Oh right, Aunt Lan, take this with you, let's cover our faces."

Meanwhile, Xie Yuehua didn't stop, and secretly slipped out of the mansion under the cover of night.

He was in such a hurry because he knew the extent of his injuries.

His identity issue was beyond redemption, but he at least hoped to heal his injuries. Although he couldn't expect to rise to prominence through the Xie family's resources in the future, as long as his spiritual root remained, there was still hope.

But when he looked around, he couldn't find anyone who could help him.

My mother is still being suppressed by my father, kneeling in the ancestral hall of the clan, and has no way or time to help him.

His former father regarded him as an enemy and refused to treat his injuries.

His second brother has never had a good relationship with him, and now he feels that the man brought this upon himself, so he refuses to see him at all.

As for the others, the Xie family members watched coldly, as did the servants. They used to fawn over him, but now they all ran away faster than kites with broken strings.

In a fit of rage, he seized an opportunity and stole the bacon pills from the main room.

Although the Bacon Pill was useless for his injuries, it was extremely precious, and he could use it to exchange for suitable medicine.

He needs to hurry to avoid any further accidents and to prevent his condition from deteriorating beyond repair.

However, Xie Yuehua stood on the familiar streets and alleys, not knowing where to go.

He has always been a young master of the Xie family, and wherever he goes, people follow and fawn over him. How would he know where to sell stolen goods?

"Hey bro, got some good stuff?"

The sudden noise startled Xie Yuehua. He gritted his teeth and composed himself: "What are you saying?"

Why did this person ask him that? Did he give himself away by revealing something?

The man, dressed in coarse cloth and with his face smeared with charcoal ash, chuckled softly: "Stop pretending. I've seen plenty of people like you. You're making a living in a powerful family, aren't you? Judging by your clumsy look, is this your first time stealing?"

Xie Yuehua's movements were stiff, unsure how to answer.

He was dragged into a roadside alley by the inconspicuous charcoal-gray man.

Seeing that Xie Yuehua still looked uncomfortable, the charcoal-gray man nudged her with his elbow: "I know the aristocratic families have treated you well. You only resorted to this because you had no other choice. Don't worry, we are very professional and will never pry. But brother, I'm not trying to criticize you, but be careful next time you do something like this, and don't make such a big fuss."

Xie Yuehua nodded silently, knowing there might not be a next time.

The charcoal-gray man asked, "So, brother, what did you bring out?"

Xie Yuehua lowered her voice: "Bacon Dan."

"What?" The charcoal-gray man thought he had misheard.

Xie Yuehua repeated, "Baigen Dan. I want to switch to a superior healing pill."

This is a rare and lucrative business opportunity.

A glint of greed flashed in the charcoal-gray man's eyes.

If someone takes such a precious item out so brazenly, then don't blame them for being impolite.

The charcoal-gray-haired man put on a fawning smile: "Brother, this is a big deal. Why don't you wait here for me, and I'll go find my boss and help you get a better price?"

Although it was just a cold monetary transaction, Xie Yuehua felt that she had met a good person, much better than those heartless people in her family.

"Okay, I'll wait for you here. Hurry up."

The charcoal-gray man continued, "But it's dark and windy, and I'm a little worried about you waiting here with such valuable things. How about this, you come and wait at my house?"

Xie Yuehua nodded in agreement.

The charcoal-ash man's house was just a few meters behind them. The house was quiet and deserted, with nothing but a few tables and chairs.

"I'm sorry for neglecting you, brother. I live alone, so that's why." The charcoal-gray man said as he backed away. "Wait here for a moment, I'll be right back."

After leaving the house, the charcoal-gray man took out a talisman from his pocket and gently stuck it on the door.

In an instant, it was as if a thin film had been attached to the wooden door.

After the door closed, Xie Yuehua seemed to sense something and walked towards the doorway.

He placed his hand on the door and gently pushed it, but it wouldn't budge.

No, why can't it be pushed?

Xie Yuehua increased the force, but the door remained unmoved. He shouted loudly, trying to attract attention, but received no response.

He was now on a deserted island, forgotten by everyone.

Half an hour later, the door reopened.

Two Qi Refining stage cultivators walked in, swords in hand.

"What are you doing? This is Jinling City! I am a member of the Xie family. I...I am Xie Yuehua, the young master of the Xie family. You can't treat me like this! Put me down!"

Xie Yuehua screamed and retreated, the man-eating wolf's position was reversed, and she became the lamb placed on the dinner table.

"I'll give you the things, please let me go. Please, let me go, I promise I won't tell anyone. I stole them too, how could I possibly tell anyone, right?"

The person on the other end finally spoke: "Okay, take out the bacon pills first, and we'll check the goods."

Xie Yuehua hurriedly took out the item.

"It really is Bacon Dan."

Xie Yuehua continued to plead for mercy: "Yes, yes, this is it. Can you let me go now?"

A sword was placed against Xie Yuehua's neck.

"Brother, don't blame us. If we don't teach you, someone else will. Take out all your valuables, okay?"

Xie Yuehua was so frightened that he burst into tears. He was wrong; he wanted to go home.

Xie Jiaoyue and Hua Lan squatted together on the roof. After she had watched the show enough, she removed her hand from Hua Lan's.

"Aunt Lan, you can do it now. Remember to cover your face."

Aunt Lan covered her face, then leaped into the house.

The sounds of fierce fighting briefly rang out, and Hua Lan, with her overwhelming strength, quickly ended the battle. Two streams of spiritual energy entered the meridians of the two men, shattering the meridians in their arms and causing them to faint from the pain.

Bacon Dan returned to Hua Lan's hands.

Then, Hua Lan leaped up, picked up Xie Jiaoyue, and flew away.

The two moved extremely fast, the evening wind whistling past their ears.

"Miss, Xie Yuehua stole your things, are you just going to let him get away with it like this?"

Xie Jiaoyue nestled in Hua Lan's arms: "If we lay a hand on him, the family should notice, right?"

Hua Lan nodded.

Noble families strictly forbid attacking their own members, so whether they are blood relatives or servants they support, their names are recorded on a life tablet.

If you are attacked by someone of your own kind, it will immediately be displayed on your life tablet.

Hua Lan asked tentatively, "Miss, should we tell the Madam about this?"

Xie Jiaoyue's eyes were brimming with tears, and she looked worried: "There have been many things going on at home lately. Mother is already busy, and I don't want her to worry."

She tugged at Hua Lan's sleeve: "Aunt Lan, since the bacon pill has been found, let's not tell Mother about this, okay?"

Hua Lan sighed, recalling the rare vulnerability the First Madam had shown today, and nodded.

Behind them, Xie Yuehua, covered in injuries, left the hut in a panic.

He looked around blankly, then stared at his empty hands, feeling as if he had just woken up from a dream.

...

Amidst the anticipation of countless people, the three-day Spirit-Fixing Day in Jinling City finally arrived, and this day belonged to the Xie family.

Early in the morning, all the prominent members of the Xie family were properly groomed and dressed.

The elders, dressed in their most formal attire, waited early at the entrance of the main hall.

Meanwhile, other key members of the Xie family, such as the members of the first to third branches, waited at the main gate of the Xie family to serve as the first batch of decorations.

As for the younger generation, they were also cleaned up and made to look their best, and were thrown at the entrance of the Xie Clan Ancestral Hall early in the morning.

Although it's called the entrance to the ancestral hall, it's actually a large area, roughly the size of a football field. So when only a dozen or so younger people are standing there, it feels unusually empty.

Xie Jiaoyue looked at the sky. It was too early, far too early. She was so sleepy that she could barely keep her eyes open.

A Golden Core stage expert would naturally want to exchange pleasantries with their elders, so why bring them here so early?

Xie Xinghui noticed the sleepy Xie Jiaoyue and went over to her: "Hey, wanna pet the cat?"

Xie Jiaoyue then noticed that Xie Xinghui wasn't holding a sparrow this time, but a cat. The pure white cat sat obediently on his shoulder, motionless, like an accessory to Xie Xinghui's clothes.

I don't know how I convinced my elders.

Xie Jiaoyue yawned while petting the cat: "Why did we have to come so early?"

Xie Xinghui said mysteriously, "When I was perched in the tree earlier, I overheard them talking. Do you know who this Golden Core stage expert is?"

He exclaimed excitedly, "It's the Director of the Heaven and Earth Department!"

Xie Jiaoyue asked in confusion, "The Heaven and Earth Division?"

Xie Xinghui patted Xie Jiaoyue on the shoulder: "Hey, don't pretend you don't know. The Heaven and Earth Divisions in various regions, which are managed by the Heavenly-level families, are responsible for managing the families in their respective regions. This time, the Director of the Heaven and Earth Division of Jinling City has come, so the elders naturally attach great importance to it."

His gaze was filled with longing: "If I could be noticed by the Director of the Heaven and Earth Department, that would be an incredible stroke of luck."

Xie Jiaoyue shattered the other person's dream: "Don't dream in broad daylight."

Xie Xinghui retorted, "How can you call it a dream? Doesn't your cousin often help the director with his work?"

She was still wondering who her cousin was when she looked up and saw a group of people already appearing not far away.

She couldn't even notice who was who; her gaze was completely drawn to a stone.

The giant rock, as tall as a person, is suspended in mid-air. Its pure black color absorbs all the light around it, making it so black that it looks like a black hole, mysterious and unfathomable.

She felt her adrenaline surge and couldn't wait to go up and take the test.

In the original book, because of the suspicion surrounding her elopement, Xie Jiaoyue did not get a chance to be tested, and she never knew how talented she really was, wasting her time in a daze.

Now, she has not only been given the opportunity to test, but has also reclaimed the Bacon Dan that was rightfully hers, and is standing at a brand new starting point.

She felt she should take off from here!

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