87 Essence

"Urgh…"

XuanRong raised her hand and rubbed her forehead. It was throbbing hard and it was painful. She could not help but close her eyes.

"XiaoJie? Thank the gods! XiaoJie, you are already awake!"

XuanRong opened her eyes and squinted, trying to adjust her eyesight. XuanRong focused her eyes on the person who was sitting beside her, she saw YuYing's face.

"What.. What happened?"

XuanRong once again rubbed her head. The last time she remembered, she was trying to go outside but she fainted after opening the door.

"XiaoJie, you were very stubborn! You did not allow us, your servants, to accompany you yesterday night. When we say you, you were already lying on the cold ground at the front of the door. XiaoJie! You really made this servant worry! YuShen Jiejie was very worried too! Even master An Wei was very anxious when we found you! You could have called us, your maidservants, if you needed help. How could XiaoJie act recklessly! Ai.. You really scared this servant to death."

Being reprimanded by YuYing, XuanRong could not help but feel ashamed a little bit.

*cough*

*cough*

"I'm sorry. I promise, I will not do it again. Ahh… that's right.. did—"

Before finishing her words, XuanRong suddenly stopped. She stared at the ceiling and smiled painfully.

'Nah.. It must have been my imagination. Nevermind…"

"XiaoJie? Is there something wrong? Are you still in pain?"

XuanRong shook her head and spoke slowly.

"No.. I am… I am just tired. I want to rest.."

"Then this servant will leave. This servant will inform YuShen Jiejie and the rest that you are already awake. They had been waiting for you to wake up."

"Mmm.. tell them that I am already okay… no need to fret."

"Yes, this servant understands."

YuYing placed the wet cloth into the small basin and cleaned the table. She then carefully covered XuanRong with thick blanket before turning around.

"Ah… YuYing…"

YuYing stopped her tracks. Her hand that was already on the door once again retracted.

"Yes, XiaoJie? Does XiaoJie needs something? Please instruction this servant."

XuanRong sighed. She wanted to ask YuYing if she saw her benefactor yesterday night but she could not utter a word. She wanted to know if what she heard was a hallucination or not.

"Did.. did something happen last night? Did.. did someone…."

XuanRong averted her eyes as she asked YuYing. Her voice were still hoarse but one could still hear the hopefulness in her voice.

When YuYing heard XuanRong's question, she inwardly clenched her hand. Trying to hide her shaking, YuYing smiled and shook her head.

"Everything was fine, XiaoJie. Yesterday night, nothing unusual happened. No one visited or tried to sneak inside the courtyard. Rest assure, nothing is wrong."

"…..is that so? … thank you for answering my question."

XuanRong's eyes dimmed a little but she was not even aware of it.

"YuYing, tell YuShen that today, she must visit Shu Er today and bring back the golden ant. My hands are itching to try it out. Master forbid me to use the golden ant since it would harm the man's sexuality and orientation that was why I was not able to see its actual effect. I was a good disciple and was only planning to raise it but who would expect that Baili Chen wholeheartedly offered himself as my test subject. Hahaha."

"….."

'What good disciple ah? XiaoJie, you were clearly itching to use it but you just lack a test subject. Now that Baili Chen had offended you, you were happy to retaliate and use it against him.'

YuYing inwardly rolled her eyes. Although she was scolding XuanRong in her heart, she was glad that her XiaoJie was back to normal. She did not like the depressed aura that was surrounding her XiaoJie few minutes ago, it was suffocating her.

"Yes, This servant will make sure that YuShen Jiejie will not forget XiaoJie's order."

"Mmm… Go. I am tired."

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"Why are we hiding it from XiaoJie? I can't understand both of you.. Master An Wei… YuShen Jiejie… Why can't XiaoJie know that someone tried to sneak inside the courtyard? That man who was wearing a golden mask was clearly aiming for XiaoJie. I think we should tell her!"

"Nonsense! You saw it yourself. That man is dangerous! Have you forgotten that even when we combined our forces, we were unable to defeat him?YuShang, that man is nothing but trouble! He was the one who abducted XiaoJie when we return home from visiting Chen family's residence. Although XiaoJie did not say anything regarding to what happened that night, and only saying that she was not harmed and was brought back safely, I can't put it to rest! How can someone help a stranger without harboring intentions? I know that he helped XiaoJie because he wanted something from her, and my guest was correct! That man returned yesterday night and almost killed us all. What was his purpose? He was clearly aiming for XiaoJie! No! I know that hiding this matter to XiaoJie is a grave offense, but I would rather sacrifice myself than let XiaoJie be worried. She was still weak. I'm afraid that she would definitely move against that man once she finds out. It would only harm her. Besides, we saw it. That man fainted and might be suffering from an illness or something. I bet it will take time before he comes back."

YuShanf sighed. She was very uncomfortable every time she thought that she was hiding something from XuanRong but YuShang knew that YuShen was only thinking for their XiaoJie's well-being.

*creak*

When YuShang and YuShen turned their head, they saw YuYing entered the threshold.

"YuYing jiejie, you are back? How's XiaoJie?"

"XiaoJie is already awake but she once again returned to sleeping. She is okay but she lost a lot of blood. Her face was very pale. I have to go to the kitchen and tell them to prepare for a blood nourishing soup later. That's right, YuShen Jiejie, XiaoJie wanted you to fetch the golden ant from Shu Er's place."

"Ah??...ohh.. okay.. but.. don't tell me, XiaoJie is planning to.."

"Yes… she wants to use it tonight.."

'Baili Chen, I pray for your soul.'

YuShen could only sigh.

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"XiaoJie, the golden ant is here."

YuShen placed a small silver box on the table. XuanRong extended her arm and slowly pulled the lid. There, as small golden ant was running uncontrollably.

"My, my.. it seems like this little guy is quite energetic! Hahaha.."

XuanRong laughed as she returned the lid and close the box. She pulled a small dagger from her inner sleeve and pulled the cover.

"XiaoJie!" YuShen could not help but be anxious when she saw that XuanRong pulled a small dagger.

"Why are you so anxious? Relax ah! Just a small drop will do." Without looking at YuShen's pale face, XuanRong slashed her palm.

*drip*

*drip*

*drip*

Black blood was slowly dripping as XuanRong placed the dagger on the table. Few seconds later, XuanRong saw a tiny golden bug crawling from her wound. It was the female Gu that was currently residing on her body. Feeling the pain on her hand, XuanRong could not help but bite her lips. Using 'command', XuanRong ordered the female Gu to give her essence. The female Gu crawled at the edge of her palm where the blood was flowing and excrete a bluish liquid. Combined with XuanRong's black blood, the bluish liquid coming from the female Gu turned dark green. Without saying anything, YuShen immediately grabbed a small bottle and carefully placed it under XuanRong's palm, catching the essence.

One everything was done, XuanRong securely bandaged her wound and grabbed the small bottle. She once again opened he lid and bit by bit, poured all five drops of it inside the box.

"Ha…"

XuanRong's body swayed and she almost fell off the chair.

"XiaoJie!! Are you okay?"

YuShen immediately supported XuanRong. Looking at her XiaoJie's pale countenance, YuShen could not help but worry. Master Xiao Xiao already told them that the Gu art must not be used excessively. It would only bring harm to the practitioner. She even repeatedly pointed out that the art must only be used when one was in danger or if one greatly need its help.

"I am fine. I only need to catch a few breaths. Go, tell YuYing and the rest that we will visit Baili Chen later."

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"Ahhh! Ahh!! Enn~ Ahh!! Ahh!! AAAAHHHH!!! Faster~ Young Master Baili, move faster~ AHH!! AH!!! AHHHH!!EENNN~~"

"You like thisha?!! HA! I'll fuck you to death!! URGHH!!

XuanRong and the rest were currently spying on Baili Chen at the brothel where he was currently staying. Looking at the man who was moving like a pig in heat, XuanRong's eyes darkened.

'Baili Chen… make sure to thoroughly enjoy yourself… after this, the perverted Baili Chen who loves women will cease to exist.. Heh.. you love pressing other people under your body, what would you do once the situation got reversed? Will you still scream to fuck someone to death, or will you scream to be fucked to death? Heeeh.I can't wait.'

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