Chapter 340: Detoxification (Second Update)

Mu Qinghe gave him a cold glance, carrying a warning undertone.

Jian Fengchi clearly didn't care, smiling with a flirtatious air.

"Even I could see it, how could you not? Those eyes, they really are..."

"Jian Fengchi."

Mu Qinghe's voice sounded as if it were laced with ice shards.

Jian Fengchi finally reined himself in a bit and shrugged

"Fine, I won't say it."

Although he was speaking to Mu Qinghe, his gaze remained fixed on Chu Liuyue.

To be precise, it was on her face.

"May I ask the lady's name?"

He was tall and handsome; when those eyes, clear as ice, stared seriously at someone, they seemed to transform into a rippling sea, carrying a soul-sinking ambiguity and deep affection.

Chu Liuyue could no longer remember how many women's hearts he had won using this capital.

Everyone in the entire Tianling Empire knew what a romantic rogue Jian Fengchi was, yet countless women still came forward one after another, seeking only for him to spare them a single glance.

But he had always passed through the flower bushes without a single leaf sticking to him.

Chu Liuyue had never understood how he managed to shake off those women while leaving them without a single word of resentment, forever infatuated with him.

Chu Liuyue did her best to restrain the urge to punch the man in front of her, instead lifting a perfect, polite smile to her lips.

"Chu Liuyue."

"Oh—"

Jian Fengchi's eyes brightened for a moment. He cast a meaningful glance at Mu Qinghe and laughed with a drawn-out tone

"...What a beautiful name."

Chu Liuyue had always been too lazy to bother with him, but now that their statuses were vastly different, she had no choice but to accept it.

"Thank you for the compliment, Young Master Jian. I am deeply grateful that you traveled such a great distance to help."

Jian Fengchi still wore a smile, but a hint of surprise flickered in his heart.

Generally, when women saw him, their hearts would race and their faces would flush; at the very least, their eyes would show a look of stunned admiration.

But this young girl, from the moment she saw him until now, had not changed her expression once.

This was indeed uncommon...

No wonder she could persuade Mu Qinghe to speak up and ask for his help.

If there weren't special reasons, he didn't think Mu Qinghe would be willing to go through such great trouble to invite him.

"Not at all. It is my honor to assist a beauty."

Chu Liuyue rolled her eyes inwardly.

She had thought that after more than a year, many things would have changed.

But looking at it now, Jian Fengchi's flirtatious streak was still very well maintained.

"Then, Vice General Mu, Young Master Jian, please, come inside—"

Not wanting to linger with him, Chu Liuyue stepped aside to invite them into the room.

"You lead the way," Mu Qinghe said.

Chu Liuyue did not insist and took the lead.

Watching her retreating figure, Jian Fengchi poked Mu Qinghe's arm and lowered his voice.

"I think I know now why you invited me."

Mu Qinghe's expression remained as cold and hard as ever. He walked straight ahead without looking sideways, clearly intending to ignore Jian Fengchi.

But Jian Fengchi was undeterred by his cold attitude; instead, the smile on the corners of his mouth grew even more flamboyant.

"I didn't even say who she looked like just now, why are you so angry?"

Mu Qinghe's footsteps paused.

"If you no longer want the Five-Colored Primordial Stone, feel free to keep talking, or just go back now."

The smile on Jian Fengchi's face froze.

"I was only joking, why so serious... Alright, alright, this Young Master promises I definitely won't mention it again, okay?"

As he spoke, he followed after them, thinking to himself that this man's temper was becoming increasingly difficult to please.

Chu Liuyue acted as if she couldn't hear a word the two behind her were saying.

When they reached the door, Mu Hongyu and Ji Chang were already waiting.

Seeing that Jian Fengchi was so young, both were somewhat surprised.

Ji Chang was fine, but Mu Hongyu had always been straightforward; the words "Is this guy any good?" were practically written all over her face.

Jian Fengchi looked at Mu Hongyu with great interest.

"This lady, you don't seem to trust me very much?"

Mu Hongyu didn't find it awkward at all and answered candidly

"That is what I am thinking."

Jian Fengchi had been waiting for Mu Hongyu to say a few polite words, but he hadn't expected her to admit it so directly. The teasing words in his throat were instantly choked.

"However, since he is someone invited by Vice General Mu, he must be a very powerful Heavenly Physician!"

Only then did Jian Fengchi feel a bit better, smiling with a lazy, wicked charm

"Lady, next time you praise someone, make sure not to pause for too long in the middle."

Seeing as the other party had a significant background, Mu Hongyu nodded obediently, though she was thinking to herself: *Why is this man's smile so strange?*

Chu Liuyue gave them a brief introduction and then steered the topic directly to the Princess Consort of Pingjiang.

"Vice General Mu, Young Master Jian, this is the Princess Consort of Pingjiang. She is also the one hoping for Young Master Jian's assistance this time."

The Princess Consort of Pingjiang gave a weak smile.

"I am truly sorry. You both have traveled so hard, yet I cannot even get out of bed..."

Jian Fengchi's eyes narrowed slightly.

"The Princess Consort seems to have been poisoned by some kind of toxin..."

The Princess Consort's eyes widened slightly

"Young Master Jian is indeed impressive. Without even taking a pulse, you have already guessed that I am poisoned."

Jian Fengchi raised an eyebrow.

If he couldn't even do that much, he would be far too useless.

Mu Hongyu looked excited and hurriedly made way for Jian Fengchi to take the pulse.

"Young Master Jian, please—"

As she spoke, she walked to Chu Liuyue's side and whispered

"The people of the Tianling Empire are indeed extraordinary! None of the Heavenly Physicians who treated my mother before could tell she was poisoned without taking her pulse!"

Chu Liuyue nodded.

Although Jian Fengchi wasn't a great person, his skill level was certainly there.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to act so brazenly.

Jian Fengchi took out a handkerchief, placed it over the Princess Consort's wrist, and then placed his long fingers upon it.

Mu Hongyu hesitated for a moment but couldn't help adding one more sentence.

"I originally thought he might not be... all that, but seeing him now, that's not necessarily true!"

Chu Liuyue exchanged a glance with her.

For some reason, she felt that Mu Hongyu's previous sentence was originally meant to be "He probably isn't a good person."

But seeing that Mu Hongyu was not infatuated with Jian Fengchi like most women, she felt a great sense of relief.

She did not want Mu Hongyu to get involved with this fellow.

Jian Fengchi's brow twitched slightly.

It seemed they didn't know that even though their voices were very low, he could still hear them clearly, right?

Suddenly, his expression tightened.

The people in the room were all looking at him.

Seeing his expression change, they all fell silent.

Mu Hongyu gripped Chu Liuyue's hand, unable to hide her worry.

Chu Liuyue gently patted the back of her hand.

The Princess Consort lay weakly on the bed; although her eyes were dim and lusterless, a faint trace of hope could still be seen.

Chu Liuyue suddenly thought of something. Her gaze shifted slightly toward Ji Chang, who was standing to the side.

At this moment, his hands were clasped in front of him, and his eyes were fixed intently on Jian Fengchi, appearing exceptionally nervous.

Chu Liuyue could even see him licking his dry lips, looking both worried and tense.

Jian Fengchi released his hand.

Ji Chang was the first to speak and ask

"Young Master Jian, do you have a way to help the Princess Consort detoxify?"