Although for a moment just now, under the aura locked by Chu Qinghe's combination of Heavenly Sword Realm and Chess Master, Ba Shiba felt as if he was in a death situation.
However, Chu Qinghe's energy lock was only aimed at Ba Shiba.
For Zhao Min and even Kumārajīva, all they had sensed just now was the circulation of true qi within Chu Qinghe's body.
It is unclear exactly what happened at that moment.
Therefore, Zhao Min couldn't help but feel a hint of doubt when faced with Chu Qinghe's action of withdrawing his true energy so quickly.
However, when Zhao Min turned to look at Ba Shiba and saw his expression of fear and apprehension, she recalled Chu Qinghe's earlier action of circulating his true energy and felt a sense of unease.
Noticing the change in Zhao Min's expression, Chu Qinghe said, "Please trouble the princess to tell the Demon Master that I am not here to get involved in the affairs between the Great Yuan Kingdom and the Great Song Kingdom. As long as it does not affect me, I have little interest in other matters."
As he spoke, Chu Qinghe flicked his finger lightly at Hong Qigong in the distance.
As the energy landed on Hong Qigong, the medicine, which was enveloped by Chu Qinghe's true energy, instantly entered Hong Qigong's body along with the energy.
In the blink of an eye, Hong Qigong felt the soreness and weakness he had felt earlier from the gentle breeze quickly dissipate.
Looking at Hong Qigong who had stood up, Zhao Min said in a deep voice, "Young Master Zhao just said that he would not get involved in the affairs between the Great Yuan Kingdom and the Great Song Kingdom. Don't you think his actions are somewhat contradictory?"
Upon hearing this, Chu Qinghe chuckled and said, "Since everyone knows the Great Yuan Kingdom's next intention, why does the Princess need to ask such a question? This place can be said to have gathered nearly 90% of the core members of the Beggars' Sect. With these people in hand, it is tantamount to controlling the entire Beggars' Sect. Hong Qigong is just a dispensable existence to the Great Yuan Kingdom."
Then, Chu Qinghe changed the subject, saying, "Moreover, my exchange of Master Kumārajīva for Hong Qigong, or a Grandmaster-level martial artist for another Grandmaster-level martial artist, is simply an equal exchange."
Upon hearing the voice, both Zhao Min and Bashiba looked at Kumārajīva.
Meeting their gazes, Kumārajīva smiled wryly and said, "The princess is right, this humble monk has been poisoned again."
Zhao Min: "........."
Having realized that Kumārajīva had been drugged by Chu Qinghe for the third time, Zhao Min felt somewhat helpless.
However, having witnessed Chu Qinghe's ability to poison, Zhao Min couldn't very well blame Kumārajīva.
Immediately, Zhao Min looked at Hong Qigong and said, "Now that Young Master Zhao has rescued the person, can you guarantee that Chief Hong will not cause trouble in the future?"
In response to Zhao Min's words, Chu Qinghe slowly said, "Since I have saved people, I will naturally persuade Senior Hong, as long as the princess does not discard me afterward."
Upon hearing Chu Qinghe's words, Zhao Min's expression stiffened slightly.
After a moment, Zhao Min said meaningfully, "Young Master Zhao really understands Minmin's thoughts perfectly! Minmin is even a little glad that Young Master Zhao is a person of the Great Ming Kingdom, rather than a person of the Great Song Kingdom."
Chu Qinghe smiled slightly and said, "It's not too hard to guess."
Seeing Chu Qinghe's reaction, Zhao Min snorted inwardly, then slowly said, "For Young Master Zhao's sake, as long as the Beggars' Sect cooperates later, once this matter is over, Minmin will naturally not make things difficult for the Beggars' Sect members."
Hearing Zhao Min's words, Chu Qinghe nodded slightly, then casually flicked his folding fan at Kumārajīva, sending out a burst of energy.
When the energy entered Kumārajīva's body, he suddenly felt a cool sensation flowing rapidly through his body.
As the medicine rapidly circulated, Kumārajīva coughed up a mouthful of purplish-black blood.
As he coughed up the blood, Kumārajīva suddenly felt a sense of lightness in his body.
After removing the poison from Kumārajīva's body, Chu Qinghe cupped his hands and said, "In that case, I will not delay the princess from handling her business."
Zhao Min nodded and said, "Young Master Zhao, please take care."
However, just as Zhao Min finished speaking, her chest suddenly began to heave in her line of sight.
Then, two small, dark, and shiny claws emerged from Chu Qinghe's clothes.
After the little paws pawed around a couple of times, a small black and white head popped out from Chu Qinghe's chest.
It was the little guy who had been sleeping in Chu Qinghe's arms after he had eaten his fill.
Seeing the adorable little one suddenly peeking out from Chu Qinghe's arms, Zhao Min's eyes lit up.
"This is... a small iron-eating beast?"
However, just as the little guy poked his head out, he seemed to sense that the smell outside was a bit unpleasant, so he covered his nose and burrowed back into Chu Qinghe's arms.
After glancing at Chu Qinghe's arms, Zhao Min said, "I didn't expect that Young Master Zhao would carry such an adorable pet with him."
Chu Qinghe smiled gently and said, "It was an unexpected find. I kept it because it was cute and clingy."
With that, Chu Qinghe nodded to Zhao Min and then slowly turned and walked toward the carriage beside him.
Seeing Chu Qinghe's actions, the Water Mother Yin Ji and the other women all set off together.
The moment Chu Qinghe lifted the carriage curtain and entered the carriage, he took the little guy out of his arms.
Compared to Chu Qinghe and his group, Qiao Feng and Hong Qigong stood still, their gazes fixed on the Beggar Clan disciples around them, a look of hesitation on their faces.
Clearly, given Qiao Feng and Hong Qigong's character, it would be quite difficult for them to abandon the Beggars' Sect disciples and leave on their own.
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