Chapter 363 - 362: Discovered
Chapter 363: Chapter 362: Discovered
Upon hearing Tao Cuizhu’s words, Yiyi couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow.
So, Cuizhu had also seen that secret manuscript, no wonder she felt it’s a pity. That manuscript indeed contained many prescriptions. The methods for making some medicine pills that she knew now all came from that manuscript. However, she’d almost memorized all its content by now, so there was no need for her to steal it specifically.
But she couldn’t really say this, so she vaguely said, "Right now, our safety is more important than anything else, there’s no way for us to get the manuscript."
Tao Cuizhu sighed upon hearing this, then quickly smiled and said, "Yes, there’s no point in talking about the manuscript now. Getting out of here is what’s most important."
Yiyi saw that Tao Cuizhu no longer mentioned the manuscript and immediately changed the subject, "Get some rest early. We have to gather our strength to get out of this hellhole tomorrow."
"Hmm."
Tao Cuizhu nodded in agreement and said, "Yes, in this cursed place, I’ll rest right away."
Before long, the group closed their eyes to rest.
At the crack of dawn the next day, Gu Tingyu woke everyone, directing the uninjured to help the injured, while those lightly injured had to manage on their own, as they made their way down the hidden path.
However, things weren’t going smoothly today. The group hadn’t gone far before encountering two patrol teams.
"Everyone stay concealed," Gu Tingyu whispered, ordering everyone to scatter quickly.
But as they were carrying the severely injured Xiao Gao and two others, their movements lacked agility, and they made a slight noise.
"Go over there and check."
The patrollers were very alert, the faintest sound putting them on full alert.
Tao Cuizhu, feeling nervous, squeezed Yiyi’s wrist, afraid they’d be discovered.
Yiyi, too, fixed her gaze ahead without blinking, feeling anxious as the patrol drew nearer. Would they be discovered after all, forced into a confrontation with Medicine Valley?
Just as Yiyi was on edge, the patrol halted abruptly, having been called from behind.
"What’s going on? Any discoveries? We can’t afford to slack off; we must find those hidden people, or we’ll all be in trouble."
"Captain, we heard a noise over there, so we’re headed to check it out."
The person called Captain replied directly, "Alright, go take a look."
He was accustomed to such occurrences. Medicine Valley was situated in a valley where animals often passed through, making odd noises common.
Those two slowly proceeded again, and finding nothing, retreated back.
Yiyi and Gu Tingyu both breathed a sigh of relief.
Just now, taking advantage of the patrol’s conversation, they shifted the wounded elsewhere, thus avoiding detection.
Once the patrol left, Yiyi and the group continued, but with so many and some wounded, progress was slower than usual. Yet, no one complained, as they were in this together, sharing both fortune and hardship.
"Here... everyone gather around."
As the group advanced, a shout suddenly came from behind, followed by chaotic footsteps, as if many were headed their way.
"What should we do? Have we been discovered?"
Tao Cuizhu’s expression turned to despair. She’d thought they might escape today, but they’d been found. Despite her fear, she felt more regret than anything, "Yiyi, it’s all my fault, dragging you into this. If you hadn’t come to save me, this wouldn’t have happened."
Yiyi glanced at Tao Cuizhu, saying, "Cuizhu, stop talking like that. We’re all in this together. Besides, with Tingyu here, I’m grateful to have met you all."
As they spoke, the patrol arrived before them.
At this moment, Wei Zixiao stepped in front of Gu Tingyu and Yiyi, saying, "Tingyu, take Yiyi and her classmates and leave first. We’ll hold them off."
Gu Tingyu refused immediately, turning to Yiyi, "Yiyi, you and your classmates go first; Zixiao and I will hold them. We’ll meet outside, I promise."
Yet, Yiyi wasn’t reassured at all.
No one knew the dangers of Medicine Valley better than her—the patrol was formidable, some even poisoned. Given their group included the injured and weak, they wouldn’t stand a chance, "No, we’re leaving together."
"Yiyi, even if not for yourself, think of your classmates. You all need to go quickly."
At this, Yiyi fell silent.
She could make decisions for herself, but she couldn’t decide for Tao Cuizhu.
Tao Cuizhu resolutely said, "Yiyi, I’m not leaving. I’m with you to the end."
"Hmph... none of you are getting away today."
Then, a slightly aged voice yet full of energy sounded, seething with malice.
At those words, Yiyi felt a chill, turning her gaze ahead, where a small figure with big eyes and an aquiline nose stood—the old poison master.
"You people disrupting my Medicine Valley, I’ll make you wish for life, but find only death." His eyes landed on Yiyi, "You’re the one who killed my disciple."
His tone was accusatory, as if the verdict was already in.
At this point, Yiyi calmed herself, looking directly at the old poison master, saying, "Yes, it was me."
"How did you get Reincarnation?"
Though Yiyi admitted it, the old poison master couldn’t resist asking. Reincarnation was something he’d only recently developed, so for this young girl to have it was bizarre.
"Why should I tell you?"
Yiyi slightly lifted her chin, full of disdain.
"You..."
The old poison master was momentarily furious, but quickly cooled, scrutinizing Yiyi, "Doesn’t matter if you tell me or not. If I want to know, I’ll find out one way or another."
Seeing the old poison master’s arrogance, Yiyi smirked, "Since you’re so capable, take your time uncovering it. We won’t be staying." With that, Yiyi threw something.
The opponents instinctively dodged as Yiyi tossed the item.
They’d heard about Leng Yu and recalled his gruesome end vividly, not wanting to end up like him.
Seeing the retreat, Yiyi sneered, "Afraid, are we? If so, do yourselves a favor and back off, before any ’accidents’ happen."