Chapter 1541 - 1479: Points of Concern

Chapter 1541: Chapter 1479: Points of Concern

After seeing off Changping, Wufu returned to where Ah Jiu was, who was discussing the Northwestern trade with Master Gui.

"Has the person been sent off?" Ah Jiu handed his tea to him.

Wufu naturally took it, sipped, and said, "Since he’s back, it wouldn’t be right not to send a message to the Prince’s Mansion; her mother has been ill for days!"

Master Gui watched their interaction, natural and seamless, his eyes flickered, then lowered his gaze, a smile tugged at the corners of his mouth, though it was unclear if it was a bitter smile or something else.

"Big Brother Han, that girl asked me to thank you on her behalf." Wufu gave him a bow, "I also thank you."

Master Gui feigned sadness and said, "I knew it, the bond between us cannot match that girl’s; seeing you treat me so distantly makes it clear."

Wufu smiled and said, "It’s not about being distant, it’s just that nothing should be taken for granted!"

"It’s for your sake," Master Gui smiled faintly. He was not a kind person, but the leader of the Killer Pavilion, mingling with crime, with only a slight touch of innocence. If not for Wufu’s good relationship with Changping, he wouldn’t interfere; the life and death of others had nothing to do with him!

Wufu sat down and asked, "What were you just talking about?"

"We were discussing the Northwestern trade. The delegation has arrived at the post station, and the cooperation will soon be on the agenda," Ah Jiu said.

Wufu nodded and looked at Master Gui, "Big Brother Han, let’s set the trade talk aside first. How much do you know about Xue Dizi? I’ve been thinking about asking you since I didn’t see you recently."

"Wufu..." Ah Jiu’s face showed a mix of bitterness and helplessness; she’s too obsessed with her health condition.

"Although they always say there’s nothing wrong, I feel there’s always a lurking concern; it’s better to be clear," Wufu said, looking at him.

Master Gui, hearing this, furrowed his brows and looked at Ah Jiu, "Did you encounter Xue Dizi?"

Wufu nodded and succinctly recounted the assassination at Xiangguo Temple and how Ah Jiu fell into Xue Dizi’s trap and his oddity.

"... No wonder when I returned, I heard a Jianghu bounty for a Guqin assassination; it turns out you instigated it," Master Gui said to Ah Jiu, "You don’t look quite right."

Wufu’s heart skipped a beat, "You noticed?"

"When he met me upon returning to Nanyue, there were some discrepancies. Stretch out your hand," Master Gui asked Ah Jiu to extend his hand, saying, "I’ve been poisoned before, plagued by illness, and know a bit of Qi Huang techniques."

Ah Jiu hadn’t moved yet when Wufu already grabbed his hand and placed it on the table, "Look, examine it carefully."

Given the inadequate conditions here, if this were modern times, she would have taken him for a full-body checkup, examining from head to toe.

Ah Jiu helplessly chuckled, while Master Gui placed two fingers on his pulse, concentrating as he explored, frowning then relaxing, relaxing then frowning, before switching to the other hand.

After a while, he withdrew his hand and looked closely at Ah Jiu.

"How is it?"

"I can’t tell!" Master Gui said evenly, "His pulse doesn’t show signs of poisoning."

Ah Jiu looked at Wufu and said, "I told you, you’re worrying for nothing."

"But your pulse does show a slight stagnation," Master Gui added, "To understand precisely, you’ll need a proper doctor. Do you feel anything amiss?"

Ah Jiu was about to speak when a sudden needle-like pain stabbed his heart, fleeting but leaving his back cold with sweat, causing him to frown involuntarily.