Chapter 21: The Danger Sensing of the

Although this "Gold Jade Pill" was a success, it can no longer be called a "Gold Jade Pill."

Because after Yan Taibai's careful study, he discovered that its original properties and medicinal effects had been completely destroyed by the "Geng Metal True Qi," leaving behind only an "empty shell" and that trace of "Geng Metal True Qi."

Therefore, it is not a matter of whether it is appropriate to still call it a "Gold Jade Pill"; even if one said so, others would not believe it.

Consequently, it can only be treated as an "Antidote Pill."

However, the trouble at the moment is how to get Yan Ruyan's father—that is, Yan Taibai's father-in-law—to take it.

He can only take a risky gamble now, and with him there, at the very least, no problems will occur.

"It looks like I still have to ask Yan'er for help."

After a long while, following much careful deliberation, Yan Taibai finally decided to ask Yan Ruyan for help first.

Only this girl can minimize the risk, and others will not probe this "pill."

And Yan Ruyan also trusts him absolutely, always following his instructions.

With this thought in mind, Yan Taibai rose and left the cultivation meditation room, then immediately encountered his aunt, Yan Yun, who was returning.

"Aunt, you have broken through to the Qi Refining Twelfth Layer; it looks like it won't be long before you can take a Foundation Establishment Pill to reach Foundation Establishment. Congratulations, Aunt."

After taking a slight look, Yan Taibai, who was just about to pay his respects, said with a joyful expression.

"Isn't this all thanks to you? Otherwise, how could your aunt have any chance of obtaining a Foundation Establishment Pill and so many Spirit Stones and pills?"

Yan Yun smiled sweetly, her cheeks showing a hint of gratitude.

"Aunt, you are joking. If it weren't for Aunt's care, your nephew probably wouldn't be alive today."

Yan Taibai shook his head, then bowed respectfully.

"You child, why say such things? Don't you feel it's unlucky? Bah, bah, bah!"

Hearing Yan Taibai's words, Yan Yun's expression changed and she spat out in annoyance; compared to ordinary mortals, cultivators are even more "superstitious."

"Alright, alright, it is your nephew who spoke wrongly, Aunt, please don't blame me. Your nephew still has matters to attend to with Yan'er, so I won't chat with you any longer, Aunt."

Yan Taibai nodded repeatedly to apologize and said.

"Yan'er, go then! Don't stay in the Library Pavilion these days; spend some time with Yan'er properly. After all, she is your fiancée."

Upon hearing this, Yan Yun nodded in agreement and reminded him.

"Your nephew understands; I will certainly take good care of Yan'er these days."

Yan Taibai nodded in agreement.

"Mm! Go."

Only then did Yan Yun wave her hand with a satisfied expression, letting Yan Taibai leave without trying to keep him.

Although Yan Taibai is not old, his way of interacting with others and his conduct are no different from an adult; Yan Yun simply believes this is because Yan Taibai lost his parents at a young age.

Therefore, she did not pay it any mind; to be precise, the entire Yan Family Fortress thinks much the same.

After all, most children who lose their parents are indeed much more mature than their peers.

After Yan Taibai left the courtyard, he frowned and looked around, then shook his head and continued toward the courtyard where Yan Ruyan's father was located.

Just a moment ago, the "White Emperor Golden Emperor Slash" within his body had experienced an anomaly, seemingly telling him that danger was approaching, forcing him to be extremely vigilant.

Compared to other things, Yan Taibai trusts the "White Emperor Golden Emperor Slash" very much.

After all, the origin of this technique is far from simple, so any miraculous aspects it has are only natural.

However, this feeling was not strong, nor did it last long, so he did not discover the source of the danger.

But he was almost certain of one thing: that "Ghost Spirit Sect" cultivators had, nine times out of ten, infiltrated the Yan Family Fortress and might be nearby, looking for an opportunity to assassinate him.

Unfortunately, the time was too short, and it was not strong enough for him to determine the opponent's approximate location; otherwise, he would have immediately used the token given to him by Mr. Xuan Ye to mobilize the Martial Arts Hall disciples and turn the surroundings upside down.

However, it is somewhat inappropriate now, so Yan Taibai could only suppress this thought for the time being and continue toward the courtyard where Yan Ruyan's father was located.

Along the way, that feeling of danger did not appear again, which made Yan Taibai heave a sigh of relief.

At the same time.

"Could that little fellow have discovered us just now?"

"How is that possible?"

Two figures in the shadows were conversing with each other in doubt.

They had finally managed to infiltrate the courtyard in this core area by taking advantage of Yan Ruyan's father's critical illness, seeking an opportunity to complete the mission of killing Yan Taibai.

As death warriors, they did not care at all whether they could leave the Yan Family Fortress alive, as long as they could complete the mission.

However, they hadn't even made a move yet, just observed for a moment, and were almost discovered; this was truly beyond the expectations of the two Ghost Spirit Sect death warriors.

But this possibility was quickly dismissed by them; even the patrolling Foundation Establishment Stage disciples of the Yan Family Fortress Martial Arts Hall had not discovered them, so how could a little fellow at the Qi Refining Thirteenth Layer discover them?

This possibility was too low, and the two of them did not believe it at all.

Or rather, it was pure self-consolation.

Following this, they began to discuss the next step of the plan; after all, Yan Ruyan's father would pass away in these ten or fifteen days, and this might be their only chance.

They had no choice.

……

Just as the two Ghost Spirit Sect death warriors were discussing the plan to kill Yan Taibai, Yan Taibai had already arrived in the courtyard of Yan Ruyan's father.

He then headed straight for Yan Ruyan's boudoir. At this moment, Yan Ruyan was still sleeping, which made Yan Taibai breathe a slight sigh of relief, and he walked forward to wake Yan Ruyan up.

"Yan'er, wake up. Brother has a task for you?"

Hearing the voice, Yan Ruyan woke up with sleepy eyes, opening her large, watery, confused, and red-rimmed eyes. As soon as she saw Yan Taibai's face clearly, she let out a "wa" and threw herself into Yan Taibai's arms, crying loudly.

"Taibai Brother, Yan'er dreamed that Father was going to pass away. This is fake, right?"

"Right???"

"Woooooo!"

"That's right, it's fake. Yan Shushu has his own heaven-sent luck; how could he pass away so easily? Therefore, Yan'er, Brother has a task for you. If it is completed, Yan Shushu might not pass away."

After a long while, Yan Taibai finally understood why it was said that "women are made of water"; Yan Ruyan, a little girl, cried for a full hour before she grew tired and stopped.

At the same time, the clothes on his chest were soaked through, leaving him quite helpless.

"Really!"

Before the words had even faded, Yan Ruyan's small, delicate head lifted, her eyes red and filled with surprise and anticipation as she stared up at Yan Taibai.

"Inside this is a metal-attribute Antidote Pill; you must feed it to Yan Shushu, and remember not to let anyone see. Do you understand? To be honest, Brother does not have absolute certainty that he can save Yan Shushu, but one must try, right?"

Yan Taibai took the Gold Jade Pill, which had been infused with Geng Metal True Qi, out of his Storage Bag and pressed it into Yan Ruyan's small hand, instructing her in a low voice.

"Yan'er, if you are unwilling, Brother will not say anything."

Yan Taibai added another sentence.

"Yan'er is willing; Yan'er believes in Brother."

Yan Ruyan nodded her small face with great solemnity.

(End of chapter)