Chapter 6: Chapter 5: A Protracted Fierce Battle

“Fuck, you lunatic...” Yu Luoxuan’s face was ashen, wishing he could squeeze the life out of the woman opposite him—the one who appeared nonchalant but possessed a vicious and ruthless heart.

As expected, keeping his distance was a good idea. Although he was currently no match for her, as the saying goes, even a cornered dog will jump over a wall, let alone a dangerous man like him. Watching his loss of composure, which made him look as if he had swallowed a dead dog, Chen Yuyue couldn't help but curl her lips into a smile; it was like cherry blossoms in March, budding and poised to bloom, yet brilliant and enchanting.

At this moment, Yu Luoxuan was regretting it so deeply his intestines were turning green. If he had known, he should have put some drugs in that bowl of noodles. He spent his days in bars, leading a gang of playboys, acting like a total demon king. Drugging girls at bars wasn't his first time, but the one thing he had never done was drug someone in his own home. At the bar, it was just for fun, and the women who came back with him were at least clean and willing; there was no need for drugs.

He should have realized she was from an ethnic minority the moment she took out the money pouch and silver fragments. His uncle had just married a girl from the Jingpo people of Yunnan; he had heard her mention before that the customs there were strange and peculiar, and the sorcery and poisons were countless. No wonder this woman had fed him a pill.

“Why should I believe your words? Or what if what you gave me is just a piece of candy? In this day and age, do you think you can find poison on every street corner?” Yu Luoxuan forced himself to calm down in the blink of an eye, contemplating various ways to respond.

Based on this woman's behavior, the pill shouldn't be intended just to scare him. Since the die was already cast, he had nothing to fear. However, clinging to a sliver of hope, he had to test her. The phrase "calm in the face of danger" had always been perfectly embodied by him. No matter how disheveled or passive he became, he could not show it.

“Oh, you don't believe me? You can try touching your calf right now and see if you feel a surge of pain. I'm not threatening you. If there comes a day when you fail to take the antidote I give you to relieve the toxin, your leg will be ruined immediately.” Chen Yuyue shrugged indifferently. She had said almost more today than she had in the previous seven years; she couldn't be bothered to explain further.

Upon hearing those words, Yu Luoxuan almost instantly reached out to pinch his own calf. Sure enough, a piercing, heart-wrenching pain spread clearly through his entire body, causing his heart to shudder. Countless thoughts flashed through his mind instantly. His greatest regret was being too arrogant; his grandfather had more than once suggested hiring several bodyguards for him, but he had always just laughed it off. He hadn't expected that this time, he would fall at the hands of a little girl.

After a long while, “You probably don't intend to stay here for just a few days, do you?” Yu Luoxuan released his hand from his calf and lay back on the sofa in a casual manner, regaining his previous arrogance and confidence. He could not afford to lose his necessary composure just because he had missed the chance to seize the initiative; the struggle had only just begun.

Indeed, after this incident, he had already categorized their current situation as a long-term, fierce battle. The person before him was no longer a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl, but a highly dangerous opponent. Since it was a struggle, he felt no fear—or rather, he had never known fear. He was a natural born fighter; it was rare to encounter someone who could elude his control and challenge his limits time and again. He felt humiliated by the way he had repeatedly yielded to her tonight. He wanted revenge!

Chen Yuyue watched him closely. Though she appeared nonchalant, his every movement and expression was seen by her. His ability to calm down instantly to analyze his situation forced one to admire his composure and dominance. However, her lips merely curled into a faint, indifferent smile as she said, “That's right. I have other requests, but I think these things will be trivial for you. What I'm curious about now is that you don't seem afraid at all. Why?”

“Haha... why should I be afraid? Afraid that your poison will kill me?” Yu Luoxuan scrutinized her with eyes as fierce as a hungry eagle, mocking her. “To be honest, this young master truly knows nothing of fear. You said that once our transaction is complete, you'll give me the antidote. What is there to fear? However, little girl, I'm warning you: no one capable of provoking me has even been born yet. Think carefully; you might not be able to escape easily when the time comes.”

“You don't need to worry about that. When the time comes, I will naturally be able to escape. However, seeing as you are being sincere, this lady will kindly remind you: don't think about playing any tricks. The poison I gave you is something the medical skills of your era truly cannot cure.” Chen Yuyue gave him a cold glance and pushed the door open to enter another room. She acted as if she were the master of this villa, having no intention of asking for Yu Luoxuan's permission.

“Fine, very well.” Yu Luoxuan licked his moist lips. The Adam's apple on his perfect neck bobbed a few times as he slowly closed his eyes, masking all his rage and resentment.

Chen Yuyue took a relatively conservative nightgown from the wardrobe. She had learned about these basic lifestyle necessities from Madam Chen Ziwu long ago, so she wasn't surprised. But facing the elegant and wealthy decor of this mansion and the warm, tidy arrangement of the room, she still felt immensely comfortable. Although she was not a lazy person, who wouldn't like a good environment?

From the moment it was decided that she would make this trip, Chen Ziwu had made countless hypotheses and prepared various responses for the situations she might encounter in the modern era, even arranging her daily tasks with extreme clarity and detail. It was because of this that she had gained a profound understanding of this era, and thus she felt neither helpless nor afraid. The only thing giving her a headache was that the specific location of the Imperial Seal could not yet be confirmed; she would have to find it herself. This was likely a task that was both arduous and full of challenges.

Coming out of the bathroom, Chen Yuyue let her long, wet hair hang loose and wrapped her nightgown tightly around her. She pulled a palm-sized notebook from a hidden pocket in her leather jacket. The first page she flipped to contained a string of addresses written in Simplified Chinese, detailed down to the house numbers, including a list of names and their specific relationships to Chen Ziwu, all clearly marked.

Looking at the notebook in her hand, Chen Ziwu's low voice rang in her ears once more.

“Once you find the Imperial Seal and get your hands on it, give the Grandmother's Ruyi to my mother. When you return to Dafeng with the Seal, the mission will be considered complete.” Chen Ziwu, her belly already several months large, had given her these solemn instructions once again.

Chen Yuyue gripped her hand back and said firmly, “Rest assured, Madam. That Imperial Seal is an object of our Dafeng. To ensure the peace of our nation, Yuyue will certainly do her utmost to bring it back. As for the Grandmother's Ruyi, does Madam truly not wish to keep it as a memento?”