Chapter 500 Using Oneself as Bait
Yue Shu threw down the vegetables in her hand and laughed heartily, "You little rascal, you finally got messed with. If we don't take revenge now that you've lost all your martial arts skills, where will we get our fun once you've regained them!"
Yuecheng winked and said, "Junior sister, you won't blame us for taking advantage of your vulnerability, will you?"
Qin Shi'an raised an eyebrow. Of course not, because she would also take advantage of someone in distress.
All three knew what the other was thinking, and they burst into laughter.
Qin Shi'an reached out to Liu Yiyi, who was holding the Floating Cloud Dew.
Liu Yiyi smiled and handed the Floating Cloud Dew to Daoist Changfeng, "Daoist, please have a taste."
He then took out a medicated ointment from his waist and applied it to Qin Shi'an's hand.
"Has your sect always been like this?"
With the poison of the Azure Sky cured, Qin Shi'an lost his martial arts skills.
It is no longer immune to all poisons.
While sipping his Floating Cloud Dew, Daoist Changfeng said contentedly, "Survival of the fittest. It's not easy to be Daoist Changfeng's disciple. Young friend, this Floating Cloud Dew tastes quite good today."
Liu Yiyi thought that Xie Yanqing's failure to become his apprentice might actually be a good thing.
She said, "Then I'll serve you another bowl."
The courtyard was filled with joy and harmony.
The group stayed with Daoist Changfeng.
After dinner, Qin Shi'an lay on the swing set that Yue Shuyue City had made for her.
Daoist Changfeng lay on a rocking chair to the side.
"The reason for the chaos of the times, that little monk was not exaggerating. His master and I have some connection. He has some real skills."
Qin Shi'an closed his eyes and put his hands under his head.
“I know you’re only curious about me because of his comments.”
Daoist Changfeng smiled and said, "That's right. Do you know why I wanted to take you as my disciple?"
Qin Shi'an swung his legs leisurely, "You want to see if this person's fate can be changed, and whether man can truly overcome fate."
Master Changfeng laughed loudly, "That's right, I have proven that man can conquer nature! My disciple, you have passed your tribulation."
Qin Shi'an opened his eyes. "Old man, since you know that the news of the cause of the chaos was passed on to you by someone else, why did you still take me as your disciple?"
Master Changfeng said with a smile:
"My disciple, today I will give you one last lesson."
Don't be afraid of any feelings you have. Feelings are not a burden; they can help you see things more clearly.
At the age of eight, you were able to find a way to survive in a seemingly hopeless situation. Among the many talented people in the world, you can be said to be the best.
In my long life, you have left a unique mark on your teacher, and I have also seen a different meaning in life. That is enough.
Master Changfeng smiled again and said, "That little monk should be going to the underworld to reunite with his master by now."
Qin Shi'an smiled and said, "I'm afraid he has already been reincarnated."
Master Changfeng laughed loudly, then summoned Yue Shuyuecheng to help him back to his room.
“My disciple, although I cannot see the blueprint you have in your heart, I believe it must be magnificent. Don’t let me down.”
After the three left, Qin Shi'an closed his eyes and said, "Disciple obeys."
Liu Yiyi came out carrying the herbal soup for Qin Shi'an to regulate his body.
Qin Shi'an's body is too weak now. If he wants to regain his martial arts skills, he needs to recuperate before he can start practicing again.
Qin Shi'an took the medicine and drank it all in one gulp.
Liu Yiyi sat down next to Qin Shi'an, thought for a moment, and asked, "Can I ask you a question?"
Qin Shi'an patted the swing next to him.
Liu Yiyi sat down next to her.
The swing swayed, and Qin Shi'an's voice came from behind.
"You want to ask about Lanzhi grass?"
Liu Yi leaned closer to Qin Shi'an and asked, "Does that mean the orchid grass can't detoxify at all?"
Qin Shi'an nodded. "That's right."
Liu Yiyi frowned. "But I did see in an ancient book that the Orchid Grass can cure the poison of the Azure Sky."
Qin Shi'an said casually, "That ancient book is fake."
"Fake?"
Liu Yiyi felt as if her head had been hit.
Qin Shi'an looked at Liu Yiyi, "Have you forgotten what Chen Chi and Chen Suo are best at?"
Liu Yiyi was stunned. It was a fake!
That's right, it's fake!
The brother and sister's forgery skills were truly masterful.
Even people can be forged, let alone an ancient book!
Liu Yiyi blinked rapidly, "So this was a scam from the very beginning!"
Qin Shi'an thought for a moment, "It can't really be called a scam, since I was really poisoned."
Liu Yiyi looked at Qin Shi'an, "When I saved you, you were only a teenager. According to the time I read that ancient book, you made that book not long after you were poisoned. You're really tight-lipped! You kept it from me for so long. I knew it! How could you not succeed after trying so many formulas!"
Qin Shi'an swayed on the swing.
"Because I was too weak at that time, and I was in a situation where I was doomed."
Therefore, I needed a weakness that would lull the enemy into a false sense of security. Only after the Crown Prince found the so-called antidote, the Orchid Grass, and destroyed it all did the assassination attempts against me gradually decrease.
However, I still have to thank you. If it hadn't come from you, the people watching me wouldn't have believed that this orchid was my only antidote, and I would have surely died.
Liu Yiyi clicked her tongue and shook her head. "When I was little, I envied those princes and princesses who were born to enjoy power. But since I met you, I've realized that being born as a commoner is also a kind of happiness. If I were born into the royal family and encountered an enemy like you, I would die without even knowing who killed me."
She turned to look at Qin Shi'an, "Qin Shi'an, you're really amazing. You're so young, yet you've managed to manipulate these people so easily! Using yourself as bait to lure the whole world into your scheme, I'm starting to understand what you're saying now."
Qin Shi'an raised an eyebrow. "What did you say?"
Liu Yiyi blinked. "Those kept by imperial power are all monsters."
Qin Shi'an laughed out loud, "Is Courtyard Master Liu scared?"
Liu Yiyi leaned back on the swing. "After returning to the capital, my house needs to be renovated. You'll have to pay for it. Tomorrow, I'll have the Taoist priest write a character for me to hang in front of my house. I also need to have some new dresses made. I wonder if Manager Lan has come up with any new styles yet. Also, my official robes need to be remade. Now that I'm the deputy director, I need to wear more gold thread."
Qin Shi'an looked at Liu Yiyi speechlessly, "You're more like a monster now, a vampire monster."
Liu Yiyi scoffed, "I don't care, I want it! You've already given Cui Ying Liu Juansi, so I want it too."
Suddenly, Liu Yiyi burst out laughing. She raised an eyebrow at Qin Shi'an and said, "Guess if Cui Ying is crying right now. I bet she's crying terribly, or maybe she's hiding under the covers to cry. Otherwise, if the dignified Deputy Envoy of the Thousand Birds Guard is seen crying, wouldn't that be a disgrace to the Deputy Envoy?"
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