464, Not Bad (4 more)
Dugu Zhen Qi raised his hand and gave Xie Zhinuan a knock on the head, “You little brat, looking down on whom? My name, Dugu Zhen, go ask around in the Martial World, when have my words not been taken as an order?”
Massaging her forehead, Xie Zhinuan said, “Alright, then I’ll believe you!”
With that, she handed over another porcelain vial.
“I’m not deceiving you this time!”
“…”
Dugu Zhen looked at Xie Zhinuan.
This young lady was very shrewd, which didn’t match her appearance at all.
He didn’t know if those people were blind, thinking that she was gentle and kind, deceiving neither old nor young.
“You’re really giving it to me?” Dugu Zhen asked.
“Yes, I want to ask for your help, so naturally, I have to offer you something good. But as you know, grandma, an innocent man is doomed by his treasure. There aren’t many people I can trust, so how can I dare to give away this medicine pill rashly!” Xie Zhinuan said with a sigh.
Dugu Zhen took the porcelain vial and smiled, “Knowing this shows that you are not stupid. But in this world, although there are many people with wicked hearts and many who are greedy, there are also many who are kind and loyal. The way you treat others is how they will treat you!”
“…”
Xie Zhinuan gave Dugu Zhen a look but didn’t say anything.
“Forget it, I won’t force you to become my disciple. In the future, if there is anything about medical skills that you don’t understand, you can ask me. Have you learned acupuncture? If not, I can teach you. Consider it an equal exchange for this medicine pill!”
“Sure, Master Dugu!” Xie Zhinuan called out in a teasing tone.
Having spent time with Dugu Zhen, she had also learned how to joke with him.
Dugu Zhen laughed.
“Fine, Master Dugu it is. Life is fleeting, and as one gets older, it is nice to encounter a young friend like you!” He then asked Xie Zhinuan, “What do you need me to do?”
“It’s like this…” Xie Zhinuan softly repeated the situation to Dugu Zhen. After listening, Dugu Zhen looked at her and said, “You are quite bold, knowing that the other party is scheming and yet you dare to confront them head-on!”
“Why shouldn’t I dare? Now that they have moved from the shadows into the light, they surely don’t know that I have seen through their schemes. So, I am the one in the dark!”
“So you give me the medicine pill to bribe me?” Dugu Zhen huffed.
“Don’t be angry, Master Dugu. I was just testing you. Congratulations, you’ve passed the test!”
“Stop it, don’t think I’ll believe you. You’re young, yet you know how to flatter an old person!” Patting his bottom, “Alright, I’ll make this trip for you. But you’re truly giving me this medicine pill?”
“I’ve given it, given it!”
Xie Zhinuan waved her hand.
Dugu Zhen happily accepted it.
The medicine pill was valuable, and he didn’t want to consume it right away. He planned to first help Xie Zhinuan with her task; then he would bathe, change clothes, burn incense, and cleanse his hands. The ceremony had to be perfect.
Xie Zhinuan was unaware of Dugu Zhen’s thoughts. Seeing him prepare and then leap onto the rooftop, disappearing into the darkness, she pursed her lips and smiled lightly.
His martial arts were already so powerful without using the medicine pill, what would happen once he did? It would be defying the heavens.
Having such an expert by her side was indeed excellent.
She considered herself rather bold.
But fortunately, the people she trusted were all worthy of her trust.
Whether it was Li Hengyi, Yuanbao, the dozens of guards, or the simple girl, Aunt Chen, Grandma Chen, Mute Uncle, Xiaoyuan – they all knew she had secrets. Yet, no one ever asked, nor did anyone speak a word of it to the outside.
Dugu Zhen’s words were right.
How you treat others is how they will treat you.
This feeling was actually quite nice.
Chapter 465