Quick Transmigration: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Die a Natural Death

Yao Feiran: "What kind of poison did you get?"

"Nothing was found. After the coroner's autopsy, he said that all the blood of the Yan family members was stained black, and their hearts were completely corroded."

Yao Feiran pondered for a moment: "Didn't you suspect it was a Gu worm?"

"We had suspicions. The government went to the Gu clan, but they didn't dare to go in. There are many mountains there, and poisonous insects are everywhere." Yan Zhou sighed. "No one wants to talk about what happened back then. After my uncle and cousin went to the capital, we lost contact with them."

Yao Feiran thought to herself that neither her father-in-law nor her husband had mentioned this matter, only saying that her mother-in-law had passed away early. It seemed that this matter had been a great blow to them, and they still couldn't find the murderer.

This matter is obviously related to Gu worms, but it may not necessarily be the work of the Gu clan. Granny You is even buying and selling Gu worms, so there may be quite a few Gu worms scattered outside.

Yao Feiran recalled that Yan Huiyan had deliberately opened the box containing the black poisonous insects belonging to Granny You. She guessed that he hated the Gu insects to the bone. Seeing that Granny You was very nervous about the box, he thought of destroying it. He was not afraid of death.

Yan Yi also noticed Yao Feiran's gaze and lowered his head without saying a word.

Yao Feiran continued, "Did you come here hoping I would find a murderer? I don't have that kind of ability."

Yan Zhou waved his hand: "Of course not, we're coming over here..."

Seeing the other person's hesitant expression, Yao Feiran understood: "Are you short of money?"

Yan Zhou's wife stood up and said, "Sister-in-law, the main problem is that my husband broke his leg a while ago, and the treatment cost a lot of money. Later, he was dismissed by his employer. Just now, he said that his child is going to school and he needs to pay tuition. We really can't afford it. I wonder if we could lend him five taels of silver?"

Yao Feiran looked down and saw that Yan Zhou's foot didn't look like he had fallen; it must have been treated at a high price.

"Here's what I'll do: I'll lend you five taels of silver. My shop is currently short of a manager and a woman to make pastries. If you don't mind, you can come and work here. My brother-in-law's monthly salary is three taels, and my sister-in-law's is two taels. Is that alright?"

Yan Zhou knew that Yao Feiran's shop was doing very well, and he felt a little ashamed: "I can't do accounts, but I can read without any problem."

Liu Yuming also spoke up: "I don't know how to make desserts either."

"It's alright. My daughter, Yan Yueyi, is currently keeping the accounts. You can learn at your own pace. As for the snacks, I will teach my younger siblings."

Only then did Yan Zhou and Liu Yuming show smiles.

Yao Feiran: "There's a courtyard behind the shop. Your whole family can stay there. Does anyone else live with you?"

Liu Yuming's eyes were slightly red. They were shy and embarrassed. If it weren't for the fact that their son, Yan Huiyan, was always wandering around outside and they were afraid that he would go astray, they would have no choice but to ask for help. They never expected that even their future livelihood would be secured.

"Sister-in-law, I also have a daughter, can she move in?"

"Can."

Yao Feiran bought the shop next door and converted it into a larger space. It now sells not only iced drinks but also snacks from the capital city, and occasionally tries some modern snacks to suit local tastes.

After the peak season, we can still make more than ten taels of profit a month. Combined with the money we made from selling ice before, we are not short of money for the time being.

Yao Feiran went to the market again. Granny You saw Yao Feiran and asked, "What are you doing here again?"

"Grandma You, may I ask you something?"

"What is it?"

Yao Feiran recounted in detail the symptoms that Yan Zhou had described as the signs of death in the Yan family, and Granny You's expression grew increasingly serious.

"This is the Heart-Eating Gu. The worm enters the human body and goes straight to the heart. In the blink of an eye, it can devour the heart completely. However, after it has finished eating, it will starve to death because there is no food left."

Have you ever sold these kinds of Gu worms?

"Hmph." Granny You was somewhat displeased: "I only sell harmless Gu worms. My clan is the most trustworthy, and we promised the emperor that Gu worms would not harm ordinary people."

"Twenty-six years ago, the entire Yan family perished because of the Heart-Eating Gu, leaving only two children. If it wasn't you, then it was the Gu you raised. You must give me an answer."

Granny You's eyes widened. In the past, others would avoid her as if she were a ghost, but this woman dared to threaten her.

"How would I know why the Heart-Eating Gu would have been leaked out? More than twenty years have passed. There was a period of chaos in the clan back then, so it's probably not easy to find out."

"Then ask someone you know."

Why should I help you?

"How about I give you an Ice Condensation Insect King?"

Granny You was somewhat tempted: "Are you really willing to give it to me?"

"Yes, I have three now."

Granny You looked shocked. Yao Feiran took out one of them, opened the box, and Granny You's fingers trembled: "It's actually a three-striped Ice Condensation Insect King."

"What? It evolved again?"

She noticed that there were a few more black stripes.

Granny You was speechless for a long time. She stretched out her finger and placed her essence blood on Sanbing. She watched as the essence blood was absorbed and then spat out by Sanbing.

Granny You had a drop of blood on her face and hadn't even realized it yet.

"Impossible, why wouldn't they want to eat blood?"

Yao Feiran: "...Maybe yours isn't tasty? They only eat mine?"

Seeing that Granny You didn't believe her, Yao Feiran dripped her blood onto it. Sanbing felt as if she were bathing in cotton, rolled around comfortably, and then absorbed it all, becoming so full that she couldn't move again.

Granny You finally accepted reality, her gaze filled with a strange light: "It seems your blood does indeed have miraculous effects, but it's a pity that this Gu cannot be further cultivated by others."

Why?

"It refuses to accept other people's blood, only recognizes you as its master, and cannot control it if someone else takes it."

"So that's how it is."

"I'll ask around for you; we won't need the Ice Condensation Worm."

"Thank you very much, Granny You."

Yao Feiran left the market and pondered for a while. She had previously thought that the emperor was dealing with the Yan family, but more than 20 years ago, the emperor was only a teenager and far away in the capital. How could he have the ability to wipe out the entire Yan family and even be involved with Gu worms?

Yan Zhou also said that the Yan family has never offended anyone.

A month later, Yao Feiran came to the market again, but Granny You was not there, and the stall was empty.

She didn't sense any danger and could only wait a few more months.

One evening, a guard ran over and said, "Madam, there's an old woman outside who doesn't look like a good person. She says she's looking for you."

"Let her in."

The person who entered was indeed Granny You. She looked at Yao Feiran and said, "Madam Yao, my clan leader wishes to see you."

The Gu Clan is very xenophobic, yet this time they actually invited Yao Feiran over.

Yao Feiran glanced at her: "Okay, now?"

Aren't you afraid of the danger?

"Don't be afraid, I find your face familiar."

"Ha ha."