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Chu Xunzhen smiled leisurely: "I am naturally overjoyed that Your Highness has recovered. This way, the Marquis's mansion will not be harmed by two imposters."

Upon hearing this, Chu Wanrou's face turned ashen.

She gripped her sleeve tightly with her right hand, and could barely maintain the gentle expression on her face.

Chu Mingxuan was tall and strong, even more so than Chu Mingyuan and Chu Mingli.

As he walked over, Chu Xunzhen sensed a powerful pressure emanating from him, as if he were about to crush her directly.

"Third Prince, I've come to take a look." Without even glancing at Chu Xunzhen, Chu Mingxuan smiled gently at Chu Wanrou and said to Nangong You.

Chu Xunzhen narrowed her eyes, recalling how Chu Mingxuan had been on the verge of death with a high fever a year ago, and she had saved him. But now, Chu Mingxuan treated her, his own sister, with such indifference.

Chu Mingxuan placed his right hand on Nangong You's pulse.

"Is this a bloodthirsty gu?"

As Chu Mingxuan finished speaking, Chu Xunzhen's eyes flickered slightly.

Interesting. To be familiar with the Bloodthirsty Gu, one must be no nobody within the Gu Clan.

Chu Mingxuan was unaware of Chu Xunzhen's thoughts. At this moment, he was carefully inserting silver needles into Nangong You's body.

Pei Changqing's gaze was cold and his face was extremely sour.

"First acupuncture point: Tianque."

With a solemn expression, Chu Mingxuan held a long needle in his right hand and swiftly inserted the silver needle. Nangong You's complexion visibly improved.

"Good, that feels good. Continue." Nangong You's eyes shone even brighter as he looked at Chu Mingxuan.

Pei Changqing, on the other hand, couldn't laugh.

Chu Xunzhen's gaze sharpened.

She recognized the acupuncture technique; it was the unique technique she had taught the Great Saintess—the Heavenly Palace Acupuncture Technique.

Among the Gu Clan men who know the Heavenly Palace Needle Technique, only Protector Potian is skilled.

So, is Potian Chu Mingxuan?

Thinking back, she had carefully given him some pointers before. Now that she knew his true identity, Chu Xunzhen felt as disgusted as if she had swallowed a fly.

"Third Brother, you're amazing!" Chu Wanrou said, her eyes sparkling as she stood beside Chu Mingxuan.

Chu Xunzhen scoffed, "This acupuncture technique is no good; it only treats the symptoms, not the root cause."

Chu Mingxuan's face darkened: "Nonsense. What do you know? I studied under the Third Holy Maiden. The Third Holy Maiden of my sect, Youming, is a master of Gu poison. If she were to treat His Highness, she could probably cure the Gu poison in no time."

Hearing this, Chu Xunzhen, who was sitting to the side, laughed: "The Third Holy Maiden is indeed remarkable, but it's a pity that you haven't even learned the basics of her skills. You've only just started, and you're already so smug."

Granny Hua, on the other hand, wore an expression of enjoying the show.

It turns out, the Third Young Master greatly admires the Third Holy Maiden, Youming. But the Third Holy Maiden is his own daughter! This foolish Third Young Master.

"Third Brother, it's a pity. I've already joined the Heavenly Sect, otherwise I could have gone to learn from you. Or my sister could go. Perhaps she's learned some unorthodox methods in the countryside. If she could go to the Gu Sect to learn and become a disciple of the three Holy Maidens you mentioned, that would be wonderful. That way, she wouldn't be pretending to know what she doesn't."

Chu Wanrou spoke with an innocent and hopeful expression, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Upon hearing this, Chu Mingxuan's gaze finally fell on Chu Xunzhen.

"Her? How could the Third Holy Maiden have taken a liking to someone like her? If it were Rou'er, you might be a good match. If you ever feel uncomfortable in the Heavenly Sect, feel free to come to your Third Brother. He'll make arrangements for you."

Chu Xunzhen scoffed, "Such arrogance. Anyone who didn't know better would think you were the leader of the Gu Sect."

Chu Mingxuan's face turned ashen, and he said coldly, "Chu Xunzhen, I know you're jealous of Rou'er. But her talent is far superior to yours. Someone like you, who knows nothing and has no merits, shouldn't be making a fool of yourself."

Chu Xunzhen's lips curled into a mocking smile: "Chu Mingxuan, you're pretending to know what you don't. Do you think this Gu poison is the same as ordinary Gu poison? Just wait, in less than a quarter of an hour, your prince will be poisoned again."

If Chu Mingxuan knew that the Third Holy Maiden Youming, whom he admired the most, was actually his least favorite younger sister Chu Xunzhen, what would he think?

Although Chu Mingxuan was talking, his hands were moving very quickly.

Another silver needle was inserted into Nangong You's back.

Nangong You blushed and laughed: "Brother Mingxuan, you are very skilled. The suffocating feeling in my chest has completely disappeared."

"Your Highness, be careful. This is the last needle, and it will probably hurt a bit when it goes in."

Nangong You gave a forced smile: "It's alright. As long as I'm not controlled by others, the suffering I endure is not suffering at all."

After speaking, Nangong You glanced at Chu Xunzhen.

Chu Xunzhen picked up the carved teacup and sipped the fragrant tea.

The next moment, Chu Mingxuan inserted the last needle into the Tanzhong acupoint.

She smiled knowingly.

Granny Hua stood calmly behind him, as if watching a play.

Nangong You felt that there was something wrong with the way the master and servant looked at each other, but he couldn't quite put his finger on why.

"Z".

As the silver needle pierced his flesh, Nangong You felt a sweet taste in his throat. The next instant, he vomited up a brown Gu worm.

"They're out?" Nangong You's eunuch shouted happily.

Chu Zhanpeng and the others also breathed a sigh of relief.

Pei Changqing's face turned ashen.

Chu Xunzhen, however, maintained her smile.

Looking at the Gu worms that had been forced out, Nangong You felt that something was wrong.

His poison has been cured, and the person most worried and angry should be Chu Xunzhen. But why isn't she reacting?

Isn't he afraid that he will continue to threaten her?

Chu Wanrou's voice rang out in surprise: "Third Brother, you're amazing! This Gu worm is terrifying, Third Brother, you must keep it safe."

Chu Mingxuan smiled slightly, patted Chu Wanrou's head, and said gently, "Don't worry."

"Your Highness, although the poison has been neutralized, your body has been weakened and needs to be replenished. It should take about seven days for your vital energy to return."

Just as Chu Mingxuan finished speaking, a shrill scream suddenly rang out.

Suddenly, a green tinge appeared on Nangong You's face.

I've seen people blush, I've seen people turn pale, but this is the first time I've ever seen such a green complexion.

Everyone found it somewhat comical.

But soon, everyone began to be horrified.

The green hue of Nangong You actually sprouted from the soil between his eyebrows, a tender green seedling growing tenaciously upwards from between his eyebrows.

"What is this?"

The crowd's expressions changed, and they gasped and stepped back.

How could grass grow between the eyebrows of a normal person?

Everyone was startled.

The eunuchs were terrified, their faces turning pale.

Chu Mingxuan took two steps at a time, quickly moved forward, grabbed Nangong You's right hand, and took his pulse.

"This is a double poisoning. It's from Granny Cao. Your Highness has been poisoned by Granny Cao's poison."

Upon hearing this, Granny Hua's lips curled slightly.

This kid has some sense; he knows that this is her skill in seducing her mother-in-law.

Like Chu Xunzhen, her name in the Gu Sect was Granny Cao.

Whenever she makes a move, those who are poisoned by her will be poisoned by two poisons.

"Grass Granny?"

Nangong You looked horrified and subconsciously glanced at Granny Hua.

Granny Hua, however, gave him an incredibly bright smile.

Chu Xunzhen put down his teacup and sighed, "I told you not to be too happy yet. The poison has flared up again, hasn't it?"

She looked up, glanced at the terrified crowd, and then her gaze fell on Chu Mingxuan: "Third Brother, we can't just expel this second Gu like we did the first. How do you plan to remove the Gu poison?"