Chapter 174: Volume 1_Chapter 174: Come, call me sister and let me hear it

Volume 1_Chapter 174 Come, call me sister and let me hear it

As soon as she entered, Yun Qiyue felt a wave of thick, bloody stench rush toward her.

The pharmacy originally held many medicinal herbs, and the scent of Medicine was very strong.

But the bloody stench was too overwhelming, covering up the scent of the Medicine.

Her pharmacy was a place where even her maidservants were not allowed to enter, so how could there be a bloody stench? Where did the bloody stench come from?

Thinking this, Yun Qiyue took out a spatial-type Night-shining Pearl, and the originally dim pharmacy instantly became bright.

Holding the Night-shining Pearl, Yun Qiyue walked in the direction from which the bloody stench was coming.

After rounding a row of shelves, Yun Qiyue continued walking inside and soon saw a person in black lying there.

The person in black was masked, covered in blood, and the blood was still flowing, spreading out into a pool on the ground.

Her heart tightened, and Yun Qiyue reached out to pull at the mask of the person in black, wanting to see who this person was.

However, just as Yun Qiyue's hand reached out, the person who had been motionless suddenly woke up and quickly attacked Yun Qiyue; the speed was fast, and the defensive instinct was also very strong.

This scene was so familiar that a name instantly appeared in Yun Qiyue's mind.

"Xuan Ming."

Yun Qiyue stepped back half a pace, did not strike back, and only called out this name.

The hand attacking toward Yun Qiyue stopped when it was only a small distance from her neck.

When those dark, cold, and indifferent eyes focused on Yun Qiyue's face, they instantly lost their luster.

The next moment, the whole person collapsed softly to the ground.

"Xuan Ming—" Yun Qiyue exclaimed in surprise.

Yun Qiyue reached out to pull Xuan Ming, but losing her balance, the two of them fell together.

Yun Qiyue reached out to check Xuan Ming's condition, and when she sensed the state of Xuan Ming's body at this moment, a flash of ferocity flickered in the depths of her eyes.

Damn it!

Yun Qiyue was furious.

Her movements did not stop as she quickly stanched Xuan Ming's bleeding, fed him Medicine, and bandaged him.

During the process, Yun Qiyue did not feel the slightest heartache over the points she had earned these past few days, using the best and most advanced Medicine for Xuan Ming.

Xuan Ming's injuries healed extremely quickly, but Yun Qiyue's points were also left with only ten.

Yet, Yun Qiyue did not feel the slightest heartache.

Xuan Ming woke up and realized that his body had already recovered; although his expression remained very cold, there was a trace of surprise in those icy eyes.

Xuan Ming stood up and looked at Yun Qiyue.

He opened his mouth, but in the end, he still pressed his lips together.

Seeing Xuan Ming in this state, Yun Qiyue couldn't help but feel a bit of heartache, but she didn't show it on her face, only keeping a straight face as she looked at Xuan Ming and said, "What, I saved you, and you don't even have a word of thanks?"

Xuan Ming frowned, his mouth opening and closing again, "Tha... thanks..."

It was somewhat difficult, but he still said it.

His training since childhood had been to kill, to be indifferent.

Even if he felt gratitude in his heart, it was very difficult to open his mouth and say thanks.

Yun Qiyue understood Xuan Ming's situation very well.

Once upon a time, he might have been a killing machine without any emotions of his own.

If he hadn't been pushed to the limit, Xuan Ming would not have done anything out of the ordinary.

And this injury...

A cold look flashed through Yun Qiyue's eyes.

If she guessed correctly, it should be related to the commotion she encountered on the street.

And the reason...

Thinking of a certain possibility, the color of Yun Qiyue's eyes turned even colder.

However, Yun Qiyue did not ask Xuan Ming, only smiling as she said: "Last time I let you go, this time you delivered yourself to my door, so don't leave anymore."

Xuan Ming looked at Yun Qiyue, his gaze still cold.

He neither refused nor agreed.

Yet Yun Qiyue was able to see a trace of confusion in those indifferent eyes.

Perhaps he himself did not understand whether he should agree or not.

Never mind, she would teach him slowly.

"From now on, I am your sister; whatever I say, you just listen," Yun Qiyue said with a touch of dominance.

A trace of astonishment finally appeared on Xuan Ming's expressionless face.

"Master?"

She bought him and let him stay; wasn't she going to be his master?

Yun Qiyue corrected him sternly, "I said you have to listen to me; if I say I am your sister, then I am your sister."

As she spoke, her expression softened a little, "Come, call me sister and let me hear it."

Xuan Ming did not understand Yun Qiyue.

Clearly she could be his master, so why did she insist on being his sister?

Could it be that being a sister was better than being a master?

Although he didn't understand, Xuan Ming didn't ask.

Moreover, he didn't dislike it.

That was enough.

It's just that, calling me sister—

Xuan Ming's face was full of conflict, as if he were about to do something extremely difficult.

Watching him, Yun Qiyue felt even more heartache at the subtle expressions on Xuan Ming's face and the lingering confusion in the depths of his eyes.

She did not force him, only waited quietly.

She did not know why, but she just wanted to acknowledge him as her younger brother.

Perhaps it was because he was too similar to her former self. Yun Qiyue thought this, but did not dwell on it.

"Sis... sister—"

After a moment of silence, Xuan Ming finally spoke.

Yun Qiyue was very gratified, but before a smile could fully bloom, she heard a knock at the door.

"What is it?" Yun Qiyue looked toward the door, frowning.

She felt a sense of displeasure at being interrupted.

"Miss, someone has come to search the General's Mansion." It was Qingyan.

Yun Qiyue glanced at Xuan Ming, then went to open the door.

Usually, when entering the pharmacy, she would bolt the door to prevent anyone from disturbing her.

The door was opened, revealing Qingyan.

Qingyan was about to speak, but upon seeing Xuan Ming, she immediately looked guarded.

And Xuan Ming, looking at Qingyan, was equally guarded.

Or rather, he was filled with killing intent.

The atmosphere between the two instantly became tense and ready for battle.

Yun Qiyue hurriedly looked toward Xuan Ming, "She is my maid; you are not allowed to release killing intent toward her."

Xuan Ming: "..."

One second, two seconds, three seconds...

The killing intent finally receded.

Seeing this, Qingyan knew that Xuan Ming was her mistress's friend. Looking at Xuan Ming's blood-stained clothes, Qingyan seemed to understand something and said, "The Princess of Xihai Kingdom has been assassinated. Now the Imperial Guards are searching the whole city for the assassin. Someone heard that they were seen coming toward the General's Mansion, and the Marquis is currently blocking them outside."

Hearing this, a flash of ferocity crossed Yun Qiyue's eyes.

"Understood, you go and hold them off first." Yun Qiyue knew Qingyan was clever and did not offer an explanation.

Qingyan nodded and withdrew.

The door was closed once more, and Yun Qiyue looked at Xuan Ming.

Being watched by Yun Qiyue, Xuan Ming suddenly felt a bit nervous and at a loss.

Although he didn't show it, his body was somewhat stiff.

"I... can leave..."

Xuan Ming said coldly and stiffly.

Subconsciously, he did not want to implicate her.

Yun Qiyue, however, put on a stern face, "You called me sister; if I let you leave at a time like this, am I worthy of being your sister?"

Xuan Ming: "..." He did not know how to answer.

He had never encountered such a situation before.

Yun Qiyue said calmly, "Alright, with your sister here, you just wait to be protected; don't think about anything else."

Xuan Ming looked at Yun Qiyue, feeling that her words were backward.

He was a man; he should be the one protecting others.

Shouldn't he?

A trace of confusion appeared in the depths of Xuan Ming's eyes once again.

And at this moment, a commotion could already be heard outside.

"This is the only place we haven't searched yet..."