Hua Rou came out of the bath, sat in front of the dresser and wiped her hair. Yu'er stepped forward and said: "Let me help you!" Then she helped Hua Rou wipe and comb her hair. "What have you been busy with lately? Why can't I see you during the day?"

  Yu'er's face lit up with a smile: "I'm practicing, Tang Xiao Shixiong is teaching me the Dark Arts Chamber's techniques."

  "Really?" Hua Rou's face lit up with joy: "Then you're going to become even more formidable!"

  Yu'er laughed like a flower: "Tang Xiao Shixiong is really great."

  Hua Rou nodded in agreement: "Yes, since I entered the Tang Sect, Tang San has been quietly helping me. If there's anyone in the Tang Sect who can make people feel warm, it's him."

  "What about me?"

  "You're also a kind-hearted girl who treats people sincerely."

  "What about Tang Liu and Mu Junwu?"

  "Tang Liu is like a younger brother next door, looking up to Big Brother Mu. He makes me feel an inexplicable sense of security, as if I can always rely on him and he will always protect me."

  Yu'er gazed enviously at the mirror, looking at Hua Rou's bright and sweet smile, and said: "I wish I could also meet someone who would always protect me."

  "There will be." Hua Rou said without hesitation: "Heaven will treat everyone with love in their heart kindly."

  Yu'er was taken aback: "If there's love in one's heart, does it count?"

  "Of course you count! No matter what you did in the past, there are still many days ahead in life. As long as we have love in our hearts, everything will be fine later on. Heaven will surely give us a good account!"

  Looking at Hua Rou's serious face, Yu'er smiled and continued to wipe her down: "Yes, yes, we'll all be fine."

  "That's right!" Hua Rou responded, thinking to herself: When Mu Ge comes out of seclusion, he will definitely become even more powerful. I must work hard too. Although I have him protecting me, I mustn't drag Mu Ge down.

  "Ah-choo!" Mu Junwu's nose itched and he let out a loud sneeze. Fei Yun, who was sitting next to him, immediately grabbed the outer garment beside him and draped it over Mu Junwu: "I didn't expect that Master would coincidentally enter the Tang Gate, and instead temporarily settled in."

  "What a pity for Zhu and them..." Mu Jun sighed and shook his head: "Right, during this period of time..."

  "Subordinates followed the original plan, leading people to flee everywhere, luring them into a chaotic pursuit. The imperial court's pursuit was not to be feared, but unexpectedly, a group of black-clad men appeared, constantly attacking us, and were very formidable. In the end, only I remained..."

  "What characteristics does this black-clad person have?"

  "Out of hand treacherous and ruthless, good at sneak attacks, and they all wear the same waistband..."

  "Is the pattern a blood drop?" Mu Junwu's sudden question made Fei Yun's eyes widen in surprise: "That's right, it is a blood drop. Master, how did you know?"

  You nodded slowly and said with a sharp gaze: "I know, how could I possibly not know?!"

  Fei Yun looked puzzled: "Master, you..."

  "You continue to speak... but I have not yet responded."

  "Yes. You said before that you would come to Shu, so I came to Shu to look for you. In order not to attract attention, I disguised myself as a beggar and walked the streets. Today, I saw the sign of the medicine shop changed with your handwriting, so I came in. However, Master, do you know that people from the Peng family have also arrived in Chongqing City?"

  "I have met Peng Lan several times already."

  Fei Yun was somewhat surprised: "The master's intention is..."

  "My mother is already dead, what's the use of retreating?"

  Fei Yun immediately knelt down on one knee: "I swear to follow you till death."

  I'll fly with the clouds to support you: "Although I have made up my mind and agreed to form an alliance with the Peng family, I don't like my fate being controlled by others."

  Fei Yun nodded: "Subordinates will establish a liaison network, making it convenient for the master to act."

  "Let's start from this medicine shop!"

  "Yes!"

  "By the way, I still have a few things for you to take care of."

  "Please give your orders, master."

  ……

  Seven days later, Mu Jun brought Fei Yun to stand before Da Zhanggui.

  "This is my old partner, surname Yun. When I'm not around, you take care of the medicine business, he's in charge of the staff, and you two have nothing to do with each other, just focus on your work."

  "Yes, sir."

  The shopkeeper and Fei Yun exchanged greetings, chatted briefly, and Mu Jun immediately turned to Fei Yun: "Second shopkeeper, hurry up and recruit some workers, start collecting the medicinal materials. I hope that when I come back next time, I can see some results."

  "Yes, sir."

  "Is the master leaving?" The shopkeeper understood the implication.

  "En, there's another place I need to go to, so I won't delay any longer."

  Mu Junwu was about to leave the pharmacy, Fei Yun and Da Zhanggui saw him off together. After watching Mu Junwu get on the carriage and leave, they walked back to the pharmacy together.

  ……

  In the elegant room of the wine building, Peng Lan listened to Luo Cheng's report with a displeased expression.

  "I specifically went over there to take a look, and coincidentally ran into the medicine shop recruiting runners. That second shopkeeper looked very familiar, seemed like one of the young master's attendants, but I couldn't recall his name for the moment..."

  "What about Shi Lang? Is he still at the pharmacy?"

  "The young master has already left early today, and for fear of being discovered, I didn't dare to have someone follow him."

  "It's been ten days, and for these ten days he was clearly in Yuzhou, just two streets away from me, yet he didn't come to see me!" Peng Lan said, her anger burning as she couldn't help but slam her fist on the table, but unfortunately knocked over a teacup, spilling hot water all over her hand.

  "Ah!"

  "Miss!" Hou, who was at the door, anxiously rushed forward as he saw the situation. Luo Cheng, who was kneeling beside the table, quickly pulled out a bottle of golden wound medicine and grabbed Peng Lan's hand to pour it on.

  He moved quickly and efficiently, when the rouge approached close, he seemed to have remembered his identity, immediately released Peng Lan's hand, retreated a little, silently staring at her hands, paying attention to the situation.

  Peng Lan stared at Luo Cheng for a moment, her lips pursed lightly.

  ……

  I put half of the jade pendant in my hand on the table in the main hall of the Poison Master's mansion.

  "This is a token, take it to that pharmacy and everything has been arranged for her."

  Tang Jiuer picked up the jade pendant and took a look: "Tomorrow's trial, be careful, Hua Rou... thank you too."

  Admiringly, I heard that Tang Jiu'er said: "The poisonous master is so loving and protective of his disciples, it's touching."

  Tang Jiuer waved her hand, and Mu Junwu bowed and left.

  He left, and Tang Jiuer took out a red lacquer box from the dark drawer and put half of the jade pendant inside.

  At this moment, together with the half jade pendant, there is also a waistband embroidered with white trumpet flowers.

  Tang Jiuer reached out and touched the waistband, let out a soft sigh, and closed the box.

  The next day was the day when the trial began. When Hua Rou and thirty other disciples who participated in the trial were divided into five groups, standing on the square waiting for the start, Hong Gu came.

  "Come with me now."

  Everyone followed with excitement, anticipation and enthusiasm all the way.

  As she walked, Hua Rou suddenly felt a twinge of doubt in her heart: Why was she walking this way? Wasn't this place forbidden?