Chapter 423

Who is it?

Ye Huanhuan's expression changed, she turned her body, observing the surroundings, yet she could never find the speaker.

Just as everyone was doubtful, a white-clad figure descended from the sky.

Graceful as a startled swan, agile as a swimming dragon.

In the air, at the moment of his appearance, a fresh herbal fragrance permeated.

Everyone's gaze locked onto that white-clad figure.

He was tall and slender, his white robe fitting his thin frame, standing straight like pine and cypress, bamboo.

His black hair was loosely tied with a white ribbon at the back.

A silver mask covered most of his face, revealing a perfect lip shape and a chin as exquisite as a work of art.

The gentle breeze lifted his black hair and robe, making him seem like a deity descending to the mortal realm, ethereal and unworldly, like a dream or illusion.

In this world, there actually exists such a peerlessly handsome young man?

Everyone's gaze froze, their eyes filled with intense astonishment.

If the Emperor Sovereign at the pinnacle of the Contention for the Throne is that kind of solitary, cold, arrogant demon god, then the young man before us is an exiled immortal amidst clear skies and tranquil moonlight.

"Who are you?"

Ye Huanhuan suppressed the astonishment in her eyes and asked in a low voice.

For some reason, this person gave her a very uneasy feeling.

"I am Medicine King Gu Gu Master."

His voice was indistinguishable between male and female, yet extremely pleasant to hear.

Medicine King Gu Gu Master?

This answer left the people, who had not yet recovered from the shock of his appearance and demeanor, stunned once again.

"You say you are Medicine King Gu Gu Master?"

"Not bad."

Ye Huanhuan's heart clenched tightly.

To be honest, at this moment she believed it.

Because his aura was too ethereal, matching the legends of the Medicine King Gu Gu Master quite well.

But why would the Medicine King Gu Gu Master suddenly descend upon Xiliang City?

Could it be that he came for Ye Qingran?

This thought made Ye Huanhuan's heart sink suddenly.

"No, it won't..."

She silently comforted herself in her heart.

Suddenly, she recalled the rumors that the Valley Master of Yaowang Valley was an old man, while the person before her, though wearing a mask, was clearly a young person.

She immediately realized that this so-called Medicine King Gu Gu Master before her must be fake!

"Who doesn't know that the Medicine King Gu Gu Master is an old man? You're young—how could you possibly be the Valley Master of Yaowang Valley?" Ye Huanhuan shouted in questioning.

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

Although there were also rumors that the Valley Master of Yaowang Valley was actually a young gentleman, the vast majority of people did not believe it.

After all, the Medicine King Gu Gu Master is a Ghost Doctor with divine medical skills—how could he be a mere teenager or twenty-something?

Such a young person could absolutely not possess miraculous medical abilities!

Therefore, most people would rather believe that the Valley Master of Yaowang Valley is an old man.

"Sir, if you want to play at being a god or ghost, next time you should first figure out who the Medicine King Gu Gu Master really is before speaking!"

Ye Huanhuan wore a look of mockery.

"Don't believe it?"

"Of course I don't believe it!"

"Then let's wait and see."

Ye Huanhuan didn't know what those words meant.

She simply didn't believe that a counterfeit could become genuine!

Not long after, a figure sped over here.

Everyone looked closely and saw that it was Zhuang Xian, the master of the Medicine King Pavilion.

Seeing this person, Ye Huanhuan's heart gave a thump. Nevertheless, she suppressed her unease and spoke:

"Zhuang Shopkeeper, you've come at just the right time—this person keeps claiming to be the Valley Master of Yaowang Valley. As a member of Yaowang Valley, you must have seen the Valley Master, right?"

As soon as her words fell, Zhuang Xian dropped to one knee, bowing his head toward the white-clad young man.

"Zhuang Xian greets the Valley Master. I did not know of your esteemed arrival and failed to welcome you properly; I hope the Valley Master will forgive me."

Zhuang Xian's voice was deep and powerful, resonating throughout this heaven and earth.

Upon hearing this, everyone was dumbfounded.

Zhuang Xian, as the master of the Medicine King Pavilion, directly subordinate to Yaowang Valley, had seen the Medicine King Gu Gu Master.

At this moment, he knelt before this white-clad young man, calling him Valley Master...

Does this not mean that this young white-clad gentleman is indeed the Valley Master of Yaowang Valley?!

Everyone felt their hearts about to stop beating!

After hearing so many years about the identity of the Medicine King Gu Gu Master, yet those who have seen him are few and far between.

Today, they actually, in Xiliang City, personally witnessed the bearing of the Medicine King Gu Gu Master!

"Am I not dreaming? In my lifetime, I actually got to see the legendary Medicine King Gu Gu Master?!"

Hearing you say that, I feel relieved—we're not dreaming! I've really made something of myself!

The Valley Master of Yaowang Valley is actually such a young gentleman—I have a feeling that all the women in the world will go crazy for him!

After today, everyone in the world will know that the Valley Master of Yaowang Valley is not some elderly man over seventy, but a remarkably handsome young gentleman!

Ye Huanhuan was more shocked than anyone.

She had just barely convinced herself that the Medicine King Gu Gu Master before her was an impostor.

But as soon as she finished speaking, Zhuang Xian came over to clarify.

He—could he really be the Valley Master of Yaowang Valley?

Her gaze locked onto Ye Qingran, as if she wanted to see through her.

Compared to his identity, what worried her more was his purpose for being here!

Could the Valley Master of Yaowang Valley have come for Ye Qingran?

Rumor has it his medical skills are superb; as a Ghost Doctor, could he really pull Ye Qingran back from the gates of death?

Ye Huanhuan thought this, clutching the hand at her side tightly into a fist.

In the Ye Residence, Ye Yu and Zhao Shi heard that the Medicine King Gu Gu Master had arrived, their eyes lighting up as they began to scheme.

If they could connect with the Valley Master of Yaowang Valley, wouldn't the Ye Residence rise to great prominence?

The two exchanged a glance and hurriedly ran toward the door.

"Valley Master, your esteemed presence shines upon our humble home!"

Ye Yu's face split into a beaming smile as he clasped his hands and walked over to Ye Qingran.

Zhao Shi couldn't speak, her face full of a fawning, ingratiating smile.

Ye Qingran watched Ye Yu and Zhao Shi, giving a cold smile in her heart.

They really lived up to the meaning of 'flattering the powerful' to the fullest.

"I am Ye Yu, Valley Master; you've had a rough journey—why not come to my humble home for a cup of tea?"

Ye Yu's purpose was quite obvious.

If they could invite the Medicine King Gu Gu Master into their residence, even just for a cup of tea, who knows how many would envy them!

Not to mention, what if they managed to get on good terms with the Valley Master?

"Tea?"

Ye Qingran raised her eyebrows slightly.

One moment they wanted to kick her out of the Ye Residence, the next they're trying every way to get her in?

Her father really gave her a full demonstration of human warmth and coldness!

"Your residence seems to have some family matters to attend to—isn't that inappropriate?"

Ye Qingran glanced at Han Xing, Leng Yue, and the others, then said leisurely.

"No family matters. Just a few insignificant people."

Ye Yu waved his hand, laughing as he explained.

As he spoke, he gave the servants a look, signaling them to hurry and drive the people away; otherwise, it would affect his reception of the honored guest—could Ye Qingran bear that?

"Valley Master, please help us!"

Leng Yue called out to Ye Qingran for help.

The two children looked at their mother, wanting to run over and hug her, but remembering they still had a duty, they could only stand aside gazing longingly—so well‑behaved and sensible.