Chapter 281: Night Intrusion into the City Lord's Residence

"A new way out?" Chi Nan Yi sneered, "City Lord, do you think I'm short of silver? Or have nowhere to go?"

Looking at the wound on his own body, the always haughty and short‑tempered Fen Tian, for the first time, suppressed his temper and softened his tone, saying, "The Divine Doctor's skill, this City Lord certainly knows, and precisely because of that, I intend to give you a chance."

I thought that after saying that, the person before me would be curious, but I never expected that she wouldn't even lift an eyelid.

Securing the medicine box, Chi Nan Yi said calmly, "Today I treated the City Lord's external wound; the consultation fee is ten thousand taels. I wonder how the City Lord intends to pay?"

"Ten thousand taels?"

"City Lord, why be so surprised? Didn't I already say earlier that the silver must be ready? The City Lord swore solemnly that he would never shortchange me. Now that it's time to pay, you think of reneging—do you take me for a fool?"

"A mere ten thousand taels, this City Lord does not even bat an eye. However, I still do not know your name."

"Si Yi."

"Si Yi?" Fen Tian frowned slightly, "How is it that this City Lord has never heard of a Divine Doctor surnamed Si among the Four Nations?"

"There are many things the City Lord does not know! Xijiang is remote and adept at using poisonous insects; we all avoid setting foot there. If I had no business, I wouldn't pass through Xijiang, let alone treat the City Lord's wound today."

Chi Nan Yi put away the silver note, took out several porcelain bottles, "These all promote wound healing, just like the earlier elixir. Use twice daily, continuously, and the condition will gradually improve."

The servant was about to take the bottles when Chi Nan Yi laughed, "Each bottle costs one thousand taels."

One thousand…

"Young Master Si, isn't this elixir a bit pricey?"

"Expensive? Does the City Lord think his life is so cheap as to this extent?"

Fen Tian heard that, and anger surged in his heart.

This stinking brat actually dares to insult him!

"You must not think that just because you know a bit of medicine, this City Lord will elevate you," Fen Tian said coldly, "There are countless Divine Doctors in the world; don't overestimate yourself. Young man, it's better to keep a low profile."

"Heh, there are indeed countless Divine Doctors, but the only one who can heal the City Lord seems to be me; otherwise you wouldn't have nearly died from this minor wound." She lifted the medicine box and said lightly, "I also wish to stay low, but my strength doesn't allow it!" He shook the porcelain bottle in his hand, "One thousand taels per bottle, gold."

Gold!!!

The guards in the room widened their eyes, and even Fen Tian's face showed a slight crack.

"One thousand taels of gold?"

"If you delay any longer, it won't be just a thousand taels. The City Lord should know that my time is worth more than these elixirs. There are ten bottles here in total, amounting to ten thousand taels."

"Come!" Fen Tian clenched his fists.

The guards, hearing the command, gripped their sword handles with one hand, waiting for the City Lord's order to seize the clueless brat before them.

"Get her the gold."

Huh?

Take the gold?

Aren't we supposed to take her life?

Chi Nan Yi's lips curled slightly; this City Lord is truly wealthy.

Watching the direction the guards left, Chi Nan Yi's eyes flashed with a hint of light.

Soon, a few guards returned carrying a large chest.

"City Lord, ten thousand taels of gold, all here."

Fen Tian, leisurely, looked at her, "Take it away!"

Having her carry such a heavy chest herself is clearly making things difficult for her.

Chi Nan Yi smiled and stepped forward, her fingertips brushed the chest; in an instant, all the gold inside was drawn into her space, leaving only the empty chest exposed.

"Then thank you, City Lord. I have only healed the external wound; internal injuries and poison are not so easy to cure. I will return next time to treat the City Lord."

"Hmph, fine, this City Lord will wait. Now, you take these gold away first!"

Chi Nan Yi nodded, placed both hands on the chest, gave it a light lift, and the chest rose off the ground, moving outward effortlessly.

In the room, everyone stared with wide eyes, terrified, watching the scene before them.

How is this possible?

This, this, this! How can this be!

Ten thousand taels of gold, but that's a thousand jin in weight!

Even the City Lord struggles to move it a fraction; how could his emaciated body possibly lift it?

Fen Tian watched her back, and for a moment, didn't know how to speak.

"Are you sure what's inside is ten thousand taels of gold?"

"Absolutely certain," the guard swallowed, "City Lord, this person—could they possess some divine ability? A thousand jin of gold, no one can lift it!"

Little did they know, Chi Nan Yi was only holding an empty chest.

At night, the City Lord's Residence was brightly lit.

Chi Nan Yi, wearing night clothes, turned back and returned.

The City Lord's Residence had many guards, but fortunately her inner strength was deep; otherwise, even with space, it would inevitably be exposed.

With her powerful inner force perception, all the Dark Guard hideouts within the City Lord's Residence were within her grasp.

Avoiding everyone's gaze and patrolling guards, she arrived at a storage room door. She recalled the direction the guards left during the day, and estimated the distance from their round‑trip time; the City Lord's Residence warehouse should be nearby.

After circling a few times, she discovered a courtyard full of guards.

With so many guarding it, there must be something valuable inside.

Silently she slipped over the high wall, just as she steadied herself, a group of patrolling guards walked over from not far away.

"Who goes there?"

When he shouted that, Chi Nan Yi had already hidden within her space.

"Chief, there's no one here! I think it's just a tree's shadow."

The leading guard frowned, "A tree's shadow?"

"Chief, stop being suspicious and paranoid; even if you gave them the utmost courage, they wouldn't dare trespass the City Lord's residence!"

"Yeah! Chief, you shouldn't scare yourself."

After carefully searching the surroundings for a while, they found nothing suspicious.

"I must have overthought it." The leader of the guards waved his hand, and they headed off in another direction.

Just then, a black shadow leapt out from the wall.

"Who!" Several dozen figures swiftly gave chase.

Less than half of the guards remained in the courtyard.

Emerging from the space, Chi Nan Yi raised her eyebrows slightly.

Just now, someone had indeed escaped from here; if she wasn't mistaken, it was an old man with white hair at the temples.

Taking advantage of the gap in the courtyard guards, Chi Nan Yi swiftly entered the warehouse; seeing the piles of gold, silver, and jewels stacked like mountains, she couldn't help but gasp.

One of the Eight Great Protectors possesses this much wealth—Seek Dragon Gate's strength is truly extraordinary!

Quickly store the warehouse's contents into the space.

Taking advantage of the chaos, now is the best time to leave.

Just then, the sound of close combat came from the front courtyard.

Chi Nan Yi's steps halted, and, as if compelled by some unseen force, she glanced toward the direction of the sound.

"You've got some nerve, daring to trespass the City Lord's residence! Who are you!"