My Silly, Sweet Wife

”Ghost Kiss Grass?”

Upon hearing these three words, Shang Hongye’s expression changed.

Having either been making poisons or searching for them since childhood, how could Shang Hongye not know what Ghost Kiss Grass was?

This is a type of poison grass even more toxic than heartbreak grass; once touched, there’s no cure.

Using such a deadly poison to save the old leader, how could this not sound like a fantasy?

Ye Guichen explained, ”The old leader has been poisoned with thirty-two different toxins. Although I can ensure he won’t die for now, I can only prolong his life by seven days. After seven days, his internal organs will be eroded by the toxins again. Without Ghost Kiss Grass by then, even the gods can’t save him.”

The old leader’s situation is quite complex, unlike Ma Xiaoling who was just recently poisoned. So, not even spiritual energy can easily dispel it.

However, this Ghost Kiss Grass is an extremely potent poison, known as the king of poisons, making it the most suitable for counteracting poison with poison.

”Fine, I’ll trust you this once!” After taking a deep look at the old leader, Shang Hongye knew there was no other way, so she nodded in agreement, ”I know a place where this Ghost Kiss Grass might appear, but it’s extremely dangerous. I’ll go look for it now.”

With that, Shang Hongye turned to leave.

Her movements were swift, showing no doubt whether Ye Guichen was trying to harm her.

As for the elders who were already poisoned, they were now as ordinary as common people and couldn’t stir up much trouble.

And since An Shengtian was part of Azure Dragon Commerce, as long as the old leader had a chance of survival, how to deal with An Shengtian would depend on whether the old leader lived or died.

So, the top priority was to see if Ye Guichen had the means to truly save the old leader.

”I’ll go with you!” Ye Guichen followed Shang Hongye. ”Any deadly poison grass is surely guarded by some monster. It would be dangerous for you to go alone.”

Shang Hongye heard this and a hint of emotion flashed in her eyes, but she quickly hid it, ”Okay.”

The Second Elder wanted to say something but, opening his mouth, said nothing in the end.

After all, they had all seen Ye Guichen’s methods. Even a glimmer of hope was better than none.

Ye Guichen did not bring Shui Liao with him but instead got on a small boat with Shang Hongye and left Sakura Falling.

A dozen minutes later, the two of them reached the shore.

Shang Hongye, familiar with the area, instructed, ”Mr. Ye, you have our gratitude. However, between us, it’s merely a transaction. But I have always had a doubt. Could you help me resolve it?”

Ye Guichen smiled, ”You want to ask about the Wuyin Array, right?”

Shang Hongye, walking ahead, was stunned when Ye Guichen pinpointed it but quickly nodded, ”Yes. Because the Wuyin Array concerns the rise and fall of Sakura Falling, I must determine how you know how to deploy it.”

Ye Guichen did not hide, ”I’ve seen the Wuyin Array before. Although I’m not familiar with it, I know the principles of arrays. I’ve always disdained to use such killing arrays but today is different. If the other elders don’t see my skills, they won’t willingly surrender.”

”Disdain to use?” How could Shang Hongye believe Ye Guichen?

The Wuyin Array is so terrifying; only a fool wouldn’t use it.

Seeing Ye Guichen’s demeanor, it was clear he didn’t want to tell the truth.

With a light sigh, Shang Hongye no longer asked, but suddenly stopped.

Ye Guichen, looking down as he walked, almost bumped into Shang Hongye.

Shang Hongye turned to look at Ye Guichen with burning eyes, ”Why are you helping me?”

She couldn’t believe Ye Guichen was helping her just for the lotus jade.

Given Ye Guichen’s methods, he could have used force. Probably, no one could do anything to him.

Ye Guichen hesitated for a moment, ”If I said you look a lot like a friend of mine, and I suspect you are her daughter, would you believe it?”

”What?” Shang Hongye’s eyes widened suddenly, ”Don’t talk nonsense! My parents died long ago. I was raised by my master.”

”Haha, if that person isn’t your mother, that would be too coincidental as you look almost exactly like her.” Ye Guichen could see that Shang Hongye was clearly unaware of her past.

Of course, people who look identical yet unrelated are not uncommon in this world, but the odds are very low.

Ye Guichen wasn’t entirely sure about the mother-daughter relationship between Shang Hongye and Bai Qinghe either, but was about seventy to eighty percent sure.

”By the way, can I see your butt?” Ye Guichen suddenly remembered something and quickly asked.

Shang Hongye blushed instantly, ”You, you’re not tricking me into this, are you?”

As she spoke, her whole body tensed, ready to fight Ye Guichen to the death if he made any inappropriate moves.

Ye Guichen, extremely embarrassed, quickly realized his slip-up and waved his hand, ”Don’t misunderstand me. I heard from that friend that you have a lotus mark on the left side of your butt, about the size of a walnut, deliberately carved when you were separated.”

”You, you...” Shang Hongye did not believe Ye Guichen at first, but upon hearing this, she started trembling, ”You, you really know my mother?”

”Really?” Ye Guichen was equally astonished.

This was a scenario only seen on TV, actually happening.

”You mean, you really know my mother? She’s not dead?” Shang Hongye was bursting with excitement, clearly shocked by the news.

Since childhood, Shang Hongye had believed her parents were dead and never had any thoughts about it. Now suddenly someone said she still had a mother — it was an overwhelming feeling.

Ye Guichen calmed his mind, ”It seems to be true.”

He then briefly recounted the circumstances Bai Qinghe had shared about being separated from Shang Hongye.

After hearing this, Shang Hongye’s eyes couldn’t hold back the tears, ”No wonder Master said I didn’t have parents. My father must have died later, and I was picked up by Master.”

She wiped her tears forcefully, ”However, Master never told me the details of picking me up. I hope you can really save Master.”

Taking a deep look at Ye Guichen, Shang Hongye turned and continued walking forward.

Soon, they entered the dense forest.

There were many poisonous insects and wild beasts around.

But with natural medicine powder on her body, Shang Hongye showed no fear.

Seeing Ye Guichen treating the poisonous insects with indifference, Shang Hongye was curious again, ”Even if your martial arts are formidable, I haven’t seen you with any repellant. Aren’t you afraid of the poison?”

”I’m not afraid.” Ye Guichen smiled and shook his head, ”I am immune to all poisons.”

”Hmph, not a single truthful word!” Seeing Ye Guichen’s smug look, Shang Hongye pouted, even more skeptical.

Ye Guichen knew that besides his master, no one in the world would believe his words.

He could only shake his head and smile bitterly.

What he said was the absolute truth. If she did not believe, it was beyond his control.

Thinking that Ye Guichen did not want to reveal too much, Shang Hongye no longer asked but quickened her pace.

Not long after, Shang Hongye stopped again and quickly leapt onto a large tree, observing the area ahead.

Ye Guichen hesitated briefly and followed her, looking in the same direction as Shang Hongye.