"Can you still retrieve the sacred object after you’ve eaten it?" This was what Gu Youyou wanted to ask the most.
"Of course, it can be retrieved."
Gu Youyou let out a sigh of relief; it hadn’t been digested yet.
These things couldn’t be explained through physiology; otherwise, she’d have to conjure up performing open-chest surgery on him.
"However... it’s going to be very troublesome, and we currently don’t have the means to do that," Jin Zijin added.
Alright, Gu Youyou’s face fell again, just as she expected.
"If you take it out, can your flame poison be cured? Ah, do you need the Youying Pearl?"
Jin Zijin shook his head and said, "No, the Youying Pearl is only for detoxification. The Zhuzhao Pearl has another use after being removed, like... curing your poison."
This was so convoluted that Gu Youyou was confused again.
"So what do we do now?"
Jin Zijin gently stroked her hair and said in a low voice, "You don’t need to worry, just focus on getting Jisheng Hall up and running. Since we’ve come to Beijing, we must solve the problems at hand properly."
Indeed, as if she wasn’t worried enough.
Having spent more time with Jin Zijin, she slowly realized that many things he didn’t tell her weren’t a matter of trust, but rather a problem with ancient men’s way of thinking.
They were too chauvinistic, believing it was right for men to bleed and cry out in the world to protect the women at home, and he simply didn’t want her to get involved in those dangerous matters.
"If you need anything, make sure to tell me. I’m not just any ordinary girl," Gu Youyou said seriously.
Jin Zijin cracked a smile and replied, "Okay, I know."
"You’d better remember that!" Gu Youyou felt he was brushing her off and pinched him hard on his body.
Caught off guard by her pinch, Jin Zijin winced in pain, a fierce flame igniting in his eyes as he said sternly, "You’re getting bolder and bolder, aren’t you afraid that I might really..."
"What’s the matter?" Gu Youyou wasn’t easily frightened and with an excited expression, she cheekily retorted, "If you dare, I’d be very pleased."
Jin Zijin instantly lost his temper and muttered quietly, "You really are not like ordinary women, thicker-skinned than a wall. You should be more reserved."
Gu Youyou continued unabashedly, "You’re reserved enough, if I were any more reserved, how would we even have a chance? I’ve tried everything to seduce you, and you don’t even react. I really want to try using a needle."
"Using a needle?" Jin Zijin raised an eyebrow.
"Yes, I’m very skilled at acupuncture. If you’re willing, let me give you a full treatment."
Jin Zijin was so exasperated he glared with widened eyes, regretting ever bringing up the topic of modesty with her.
She simply had no limits.
When it came to a man’s dignity, every man would get fired up.
"Let me check." She fearlessly moved her hand resting on his chest slowly downwards.
Her cool hand touching his sculpted waist made her ears redden without her realizing it.
"Alright, go ahead and check," Jin Zijin said generously, though his rapid breathing betrayed his outward calm.
Actually, Gu Youyou was a bit cowardly. But seeing Jin Zijin, so upright and stern, she couldn’t help but feel competitive again.