I courted death and then tried to escape, so the whole sect wants to get rid of me.

Feng Qing's face turned ashen, and he probably understood that the girl hadn't actually given him any poison pills. He swallowed back the question that was on the tip of his tongue.

If she continues to be aggressive, it will only make her appear to be bullying a child.

She turned to Song Yao, suppressing her anger and forcing a smile: "It seems your personal disciple is indeed quite capable. I misunderstood you. I apologize and will have someone deliver the apology to your door later."

Then, he rose with a flick of his sleeve: "Excuse me, I have other matters to attend to. Please excuse me, farewell!"

After saying that, he turned and left in a hurry, clearly not wanting to stay a moment longer.

As soon as she left, the Taiqing Pavilion group also angrily departed.

Seeing this, Jiang Jin whispered in Song Yao's ear, "I'm going to find the Wen siblings. I'll be back later."

Song Yao: "..."

Still not giving up?

Do you still want to use love to influence the Wen family?

stupid.

She didn't even bother to stop her, and simply nodded in agreement.

The Ninth Elder left some spirit stones for Chen He, asking him to take a few junior brothers and sisters to stroll around the city. He then left with a few familiar managers, clearly having important matters to discuss.

Song Yao glanced at the direction Ye Chang'an had left, then at the sun.

It's still early; it's not the time to do anything bad.

She took a small half-bundle of grapes and slowly got up.

Chen He smiled and said, "I've heard there's a restaurant called Zhenjianglou here, a famous restaurant on the top of Jiangshui City. It's built right by the river, and the dishes are all local specialties. There's also a storyteller singing Jiangnan folk songs inside. Would you like to try it?"

Since her rebirth, Song Yao has never eaten out at a restaurant.

Firstly, they lacked money, and secondly, they couldn't find a suitable opportunity.

Now that I think about it, I actually miss the days when I spent money like water in my past life.

Of course, it wasn't her own gold that was being flaunted.

Mingran immediately came over and put her arm around Song Yao's arm: "I heard that the river delicacies there are absolutely amazing, and they also have osmanthus wine. I've never drunk alcohol before."

Song Yao smiled and nodded: "Okay, let's go try it."

The group of people walked out in high spirits, but just as they reached the outside of the hall, a hand with distinct knuckles suddenly came across and blocked Song Yao's way.

Having been harassed so many times here, Mingran and Cheng Yue immediately became wary.

Song Yao looked up and saw a young man who was not very old.

She wore a brocade robe with a few strands of light green bamboo pattern embroidered on the cuffs. Her eyebrows and eyes were delicate and refined, her nose was high and straight, her lips were light in color, and when she smiled, the corners of her eyes curved slightly, like a pool of spring water.

He was surrounded by a faint medicinal fragrance and looked gentle and refined.

Song Yao paused, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes.

Chen He recognized him and quickly bowed respectfully, saying, "Are you perhaps Ji Duchuan, Senior Ji, from Medicine King Valley?"

Ji Duchuan smiled and nodded, his gaze falling on Song Yao, his tone gentle: "Indeed, I traveled here a few days ago and was a guest of honor at the Northern Yao Sect for two days."

His eyes held a hint of curiosity and admiration: "I've been looking at it for a while now, and the effects of Young Friend Lin's Qi-replenishing pills are truly amazing. I wonder if you could spare a few for me? The price is negotiable."

Song Yao's mind raced.

Jiduchuan?

The name sounds familiar; I think I've heard my master mention it before.

It seems to be the eldest disciple of the Medicine King, the Valley Master.

Emerging from Medicine King Valley is no small matter.

He could heal the dead and restore flesh to bones without a second thought.

She thought for a moment, then took out a bag full of Qi-replenishing pills from her mustard seed bag and handed it over: "Here you go."

Ji Duchuan: "..."

A quick glance reveals that there are a few hundred or so.

He quickly waved his hand and said, "No need for so many, five or six will be enough."

Song Yao explained, "These were made last month. Each one has different effects and side effects."

Ji Duchuan: "..."

How could a Qi-replenishing pill achieve such a level of effect...?

This made it somewhat difficult for him to refuse.

He hesitated for a moment, then took it: "Then, Junior Sister Lin, name your price."

"No need for spirit stones."

Song Yao smiled at him, her eyes curving like crescent moons. "I'm also busy and would like to ask Senior Ji for help, is that alright?"

Ji Duchuan was taken aback, then came to his senses, feeling both amused and exasperated.

The young girl took out about a hundred pills at once and was waiting for him here.

Since he spoke first, it was difficult to refuse: "Of course, what can I do for you?"

"I'm going to eat now, I'll come find you later."

Song Yao asked, "Which courtyard do you live in?"

Ji Duchuan found it even more absurd.

When others ask the people of Medicine King Valley for help, they practically beg and plead.

Instead of seizing the opportunity, she wanted to go eat first.

Where did this arrogant kid come from?

On second thought, it came from the Nine Saints Hall.

That's normal.

There have been even more outrageous people there before.

He shook his head helplessly and pointed in a direction for her: "I've been at the Northern Yao Sect for the past two days. Come find me anytime."

"it is good."

Song Yao responded and added enthusiastically, "If you don't have enough Qi-replenishing pills, I have more here."

Ji Duchuan: "...That's enough."

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When the group arrived at Zhenjianglou, there happened to be only one table left by the window.

Opening the window reveals the shimmering river, and the evening breeze carries in moisture.

After ordering, Chen He looked at the expectant eyes of the others, reluctantly got up, and went to the counter to bring back two cases of osmanthus wine sealed with mud stamps.

"Let's get this straight, this liquor isn't cheap, so drink less."

As he poured wine into the celadon cup, he said with a sigh, "If you get drunk later, the Ninth Elder will blame me for not keeping a close eye on you."

Mingran: "Don't worry, don't worry, no one else will know except us."

The amber-colored liquor is sprinkled with tiny osmanthus blossoms, and its sweet aroma mingles with the fragrance of the wine.

The group ate and chatted, and Song Yao, who hadn't drunk alcohol in a long time, couldn't resist having a few drinks.

Cheng Yue picked some food for her and reminded her, "Drink less, don't get drunk."

Song Yao rested her chin on her hand, slightly tipsy, and looked at people with her watery eyes: "It's okay, don't be afraid."

Now that I'm trapped in the Nine Saints Hall against my will, I might as well drink a few more cups of wine.

But her gaze was really unfair; whoever she was looking at immediately looked away, their ears turning bright red.

By the time the cups and plates were scattered everywhere, and the two jars of osmanthus wine were empty, it was already completely dark.

A gentle breeze carried the scent of cooking fires as the city's lantern festival illuminated itself. Lanterns stretched along the riverbank, one after another, to the very end of the long street.

After paying the bill, Chen He came out and looked at the people coming and going on the street. He smiled and said, "It's getting late. Let's not take a long detour. Let's stroll back slowly along the lantern display and get some fresh air to sober up."

Mingran immediately nodded and pulled Cheng Yue to the sugar painting stall. Chen He followed behind, watching them and occasionally glancing back at Song Yao at the end of the line.

She had drunk a lot, so her steps were a beat slower. One hand was in her sleeve, while the other unconsciously caressed the hilt of the Azure Water Sword.

Her face was flushed with a light pink, and the corners of her eyes were tinged with red. She followed along lazily, showing no interest in the trinkets by the roadside, only occasionally glancing at the bustling crowd.

Chen He had seen her many times and felt that she looked familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen her before.

Just as I was about to remind her to walk faster and not fall behind, she suddenly stopped, as if she had seen something, and her slightly dazed gaze instantly cleared.

The next moment, she transmitted her voice: "You guys go first, I have something to do. Go back by yourself later, don't wait for me."