The Marriage of an Esteemed Supreme Healer, a Noble Ruler

Sword aura swept through, splitting the clouds in the sky in two. An invisible force then surged, blocking all the external forces.

Chu Liuyue retracted her sword nimbly and landed lightly.

Cen Yi bowed slightly. "Master personally took action. Master is indeed extraordinary."

Chu Liuyue raised her eyebrows and glanced at him. "I know that if you attack, you might not be inferior to me. In that case, there's no need to say things like that."

Cen Yi insisted. "What I said is the truth."

Chu Liuyue smiled and couldn't be bothered with him.

Cen Yi had followed her for many years and usually didn't talk much. It was rare for him to praise her like this, so she enjoyed it very much.

She hefted the Chi Xiao Sword in her hand.

As her strength continued to increase, she became more and more proficient in using it.

She glanced up.

In the sky, the sword energy she left behind had already formed a huge barrier.

This should be enough to last for a while. Chu Liuyue lightly heaved a sigh of relief. This feeling of gradually becoming stronger… It is really refreshing!

Finally, the fifth bolt of lightning fell without the influence of other forces!

…

At the Black Sword Sect.

San San came out of the side door. Beside him was a middle-aged man.

San San stood still and cupped his hands respectfully. "Deputy Sect Master, it's already my greatest honor that you're here to send me off personally. Please stay here!"

Mo Yun was burly and looked dignified just by standing there.

He laughed at that. "Boss San, you're being too polite! I know that things have been urgent recently, and I've put you in a difficult position. Especially this Merge Spirit Herb—it's not easy to get. Please don't mind the people below who offended you earlier!"

San San quickly said, "I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare! It's all thanks to the Black Sword Sect that I'm where I am today. Originally, it was also because the servants below didn't know the rules that we caused a commotion… I didn't expect to alarm you…"

Mo Yun patted San San on the shoulder and laughed loudly. "Boss San, don't worry. You're an esteemed guest of our Black Sword Sect. How can I not punish them for hurting your people?"

He turned his head slightly as he spoke. "Someone! Hand over the apology gift to Boss San!"

The servant following from a distance went forward hurriedly and carried a wooden box that had been prepared.

San San glanced at it.

In fact, he had noticed this thing earlier. However, he didn't expect this to be an apology gift to him.

He was about to push it away when he felt the hand on his shoulder suddenly tighten.

"Boss San, this represents the Black Sword Sect's willingness and sincerity to continue to cooperate with you. You—you must accept it!New ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄhapters are published on ɴovel(F)ɪre

San San's round face trembled slightly; then, he narrowed his eyes and smiled. "This is my honor! In that case, it would be impolite for me to decline!"

With that, he took the wooden box.

Mo Yun was clearly satisfied with his answer and withdrew his hand. "Boss San is a straightforward person. Coincidentally, there's something I need to discuss with you. Recently, the Black Sword Sect has recruited more disciples and consumed a lot of medicinal herbs, so… From next month onward, this number will double. Boss San, it'll be no problem, right?"

San San's eyelids twitched violently. I knew something was wrong! Mo Yun has always been extremely arrogant to me. When had he ever spoken to me in such a tone? Moreover, his Black Sword Sect has hurt the people in my pharmacy several times in the past, but they had never expressed anything, let alone apologized solemnly.

So… he was waiting to rip me off again!

Double the amount… How much must that be!? San San's heart was throbbing in pain.

He said with some difficulty, "Deputy Sect Master, this… It's my honor to be able to contribute my meager strength to the Black Sword Sect, but this amount… I really can't provide that much! This—"

Mo Yun's smile faded. "Boss San, is it a little difficult?"

San San choked and began to curse in his heart. It is more than a little difficult! It is simply too difficult! This time, I borrowed some of the Merge Spirit Herbs from Master to provide enough for them! If they want double the amount next time… Where am I going to get it!?

However, he naturally didn't dare to say these words. His smile became even more humble. "Deputy Sect Master, don't misunderstand! I'm really on your side, but twice the amount is really a little too much. Even if you empty my assets, I really don't have it! Look, if it was really so easy to take it out, I wouldn't have made such a fuss two days ago…"

Mo Yun stared at San San until he was sweating profusely. Only then did he let go. "Then… increase it by half! Will this do?"

San San's heart was still bleeding, but he knew that there was no room for negotiation. He could only agree with a smile. "Alright! Don't worry. I'll definitely go through fire and water in the future!"

Only then did Mo Yun's expression look better. He gave San San a few more instructions and finally let him go.

…

San San carried the wooden box and returned to Yue Manor alone.

"Third Brother, you're back?" As soon as he entered, Yu Jiu welcomed him. "How is it? Are you alright?"

When San San returned to his place and saw his own people, his worried heart finally calmed down a lot. "Yu Jiu, why are you here? Are you waiting for me?"

Yu Jiu nodded. "Master and Big Brother went out and told me to wait for you here. If there's any news, I have to inform them in time."

San San smacked his lips. "Master and Big Brother treat me the best!"

It had been a long time since someone cared about him.

He put down the wooden box, sat down, and picked up the teacup beside him to drink tea.

Every time he came out of the Black Sword Sect, he felt that he had walked on the line between life and death. He was so nervous that his throat was dry, and he felt uncomfortable.

After drinking three cups of tea in a row, he finally caught his breath and gritted his teeth. "How is it fine? Those people from the Black Sword Sect are really too much!"

Yu Jiu walked over, and his expression changed. "What happened?"

San San immediately told him what had happened. "…They already asked for a lot, but they're asking for more now! They're really trying to exploit me completely!"

Yu Jiu looked at him sympathetically. For Third Brother, this is indeed more heartbreaking than cutting off his flesh.

​ "We have no choice but to lower our heads. Third Brother, you better endure it first! When Master comes back later, we'll think of a way to get it back!" Yu Jiu persuaded him and pointed at the wooden box. "Didn't they return the favor?"

San San snorted. "It won't be anything good anyway!"

Yu Jiu chuckled. "It's better than nothing, right? Let me take a look for you—"

As he spoke, he walked over and slashed with the wooden sword in his hand.

The lock made of fine iron was silently cut in a smooth and neat manner.

Then, with a slight twist of his wrist, Yu Jiu picked open the wooden box.

"Ho!"

Yu Jiu immediately stepped back!

Inside the wooden box were a few human heads!