Chapter 296: Divine Medicine Sect Guest Minister Elder Unmasked?

Xiliang City became extremely bustling because of Lin Xueyan's return.

It was as if a grand event were about to be held; many people who rushed in from elsewhere packed Xiliang City. Among them were not few figures from major powers.

The wine houses and inns of Xiliang City were all overflowing, making one cannot help but marvel at Lin Xueyan's great charisma.

Fu Hanxiu, under the identity of Wuhen, found his time with Ye Qingran rather soothing. Warm, fragrant, soft as jade filled his heart, and occasional kisses of fragrant dew made his mind restless while also giving him a foreboding feeling, as if all that lay before him were merely a mirage.

The sunlight was just right.

In Ting Yu Xuan, Fu Hanxiu's large hand wrapped around Ye Qingran's waist, which was not even a full grip, his bone‑beautiful hand applying slight pressure. The two sat beneath a great locust tree, Ye Qingran closed her eyes, enjoying this rare tranquility.

The two children went out to play again, and in the courtyard only Han Xing Leng Yue remained.

The two watched the scene from afar, unable not to show a faint smile.

They increasingly felt that it was fine for the miss to find a man as a companion, at least she would be less lonely.

They hoped Wuhen was her beloved; even if Wuhen had no power, as long as he truly loved the miss, that would be enough. But if Wuhen dared to deceive or hurt her, they would not let him go, and Yaowang Valley would not let him go either!

"What's wrong?"

Sensing Wuhen's mood was a bit down and the hand at her waist suddenly exerting force, Ye Qingran opened her eyes, those beautiful pupils like midnight, wonderfully clear.

Wuhen looked into them once, his heart tightened.

That feeling of wanting to hold on yet fearing to miss it filled him with helplessness. He had always been decisive, even when facing life‑or‑death matters, he remained calm and in control, but when facing the woman in his arms, he became indecisive, full of anxiety.

She is perhaps the calamity destined for him?

Yet he savors it like sweet honey!

"It's nothing," Fu Hanxiu shook his head, giving a faint smile.

Ye Qingran lifted the corner of her brows slightly, meeting his abyss‑like eyes.

"I always feel your eyes look familiar."

Fu Hanxiu's body tensed.

Ye Qingran's slender fingers brushed his brows, gliding over each part of him.

Although Wuhen's appearance seemed unremarkable, strangely each facial feature, when seen separately, was exquisitely delicate.

For example, his brow peak was a sharp sword‑shaped brow, slanting into his temples. His eyes were star‑bright and spirited. His nose bridge was high. His lips were crimson, the curve of his smile indescribably sexy. His skin was very fine, not a cold white tone but a wild bronze hue.

A woman's fingers, carrying a faint body heat, brushed Fu Hanxiu's face, giving him a shiver.

His eyes grew even deeper, eerily profound.

"Actually, just looking at your features, you're quite good‑looking. Yet when combined, they're so plain," Ye Qingran said, rather puzzled.

Wuhen, feeling insecure, smiled, "Perhaps they are just out of sync with each other!"

Ye Qingran curled the corner of her lips and nodded solemnly.

It's not that such a possibility doesn't exist.

She stared at Wuhen as if to engrave him into her soul.

Wuhen also stared at her; seeing her gaze change, he asked, "What's wrong?"

Ye Qingran thought that, having decided to entrust herself to the man before her, she wanted to tell him the secret hidden deep in her heart.

Such as the events of five years ago; also her Medicine King Gu Gu Master identity, and so on…

"Wuhen, do you know? Five years ago…"

Ye Qingran paused, intending to share the painful memory of five years ago with Wuhen, but was interrupted by a knock at the door.

"Miss, someone claiming to be from the Divine Medicine Sect is outside requesting an audience."

Divine Medicine Sect?

Xu ZhiRong?

"Let him in."

Ninth Elder Xu ZhiRong followed the Ye Residence's servant to Ting Yu Xuan; when he saw Ye Qingran and was about to speak, a corner of his eye caught a stranger, and the words at his mouth were swallowed back.

"It's fine, Ninth Elder, you may speak."

Ye Qingran stepped out of Wuhen's arms, indicating that Ninth Elder should sit down to speak.

The warm, fragrant, soft‑jade feeling was gone; Fu Hanxiu glared at Ninth Elder with a cold look.

Ninth Elder shivered, feeling that this man looked terrifying.

Come to think of it, the Guest Minister Elder's man is probably not a simple figure either.

He's just too ordinary looking!

Ninth Elder's face turned anxious, and without sitting, he said directly, "Miss Ye, here's the matter: I sent people to inquire, and Lin Xueyan has confirmed she will no longer provide our Divine Medicine Sect with the pill formulas!"

Those were the formulas brought from Western Extremity Zhu Lu Zhi Dian! Compared with those from the Central Region, their ingredients are simpler, the process smoother, and the quality of the refined pills a step higher.

Moreover, it is said Lin Xueyan even brought some Five-grade Pill formulas. These are extremely precious. Even their Divine Medicine Sect places great importance on them.

On this visit, the Sect Master specifically instructed that they must obtain the formulas in Lin Xueyan's hands!

Ye Qingran lifted her eyelids casually, "You came to me just for this?"

It's only a few formulas, is it really that serious?

Besides, she had already known that the formulas from Western Extremity Shengyu are indeed more effective than those from the Central Region, but compared with what she holds, they're just a minor trick compared to a major one.

Ninth Elder was startled.

Is this matter not serious enough?

He hastily explained, "Miss Ye, you also know that now the pill‑producing sects in the Central Region are flourishing, sects like Baicao Hall are not far behind the Divine Medicine Sect. If the Divine Medicine Sect fails to obtain the auspicious life formulas this time, other pill sects will catch up, perhaps even surpass us!"

This is a matter of the Divine Medicine Sect's very survival!

"A few single formulas make you this frantic? Ninth Elder's courage is truly shrinking!"

Ninth Elder wore a wry smile.

Could he not be anxious? The Sect Master gave him this task, and he swore to complete it perfectly. After all, the Divine Medicine Sect has Lin Xuewei; Lin Xueyan does not look at money but at the Buddha, so she would surely grant the Divine Medicine Sect a slot.

Who could have imagined that the incident at Cao Mu Xuan would cause the current strained relationship between Lin Xuewei and the Divine Medicine Sect?

To be honest, he deep down somewhat resents Ye Qingran.

Even though she is a Guest Minister Elder of the Divine Medicine Sect.

Fu Hanxiu stood aside, listening silently; although his face showed no expression, he felt somewhat surprised inside.

Is this old man before us the Ninth Elder of the Divine Medicine Sect?

It's not about his status, but rather his attitude toward Ye Qingran.

What does it mean that the Divine Medicine Sect elders are so respectful toward his daughter Ran?

A hint of deep meaning flashed in Fu Hanxiu's eyes.

"This afternoon, Lin Xueyan will stand before the Lin Family gate, select some sects, and then sell at high price the medicinal pills and cultivation heart methods she brought from Western Extremity to them."