Chapter 1196: A Clear and Crisp Phoenix Cry (2)

She wiped her forehead, not expecting to be sweating so much, it seems this transfer of spiritual energy was different from usual.

When everything returned to silence, the barrier in the room disappeared as well.

Originally expected to hear the red phoenix’s cry, but there was nothing.

This red phoenix carved from blood jade returned to its peace once again.

The white jade bead was held in the red phoenix’s mouth, completely motionless, as if it belonged there naturally.

Gu Qiaoqiao looked at Xiao Wen and softly said, "Sister Xiao Wen, quickly put it away. If there are Mystic Sect people in Jinling City and they sense the artifact’s emergence, even with the red phoenix’s natural barrier, they might come searching if they hear it. That would cause trouble for us."

Xiao Wen nodded with understanding, swiftly placing the red phoenix in a red sandalwood box and locking it.

Then she put it in her bag.

Only after doing all this did she let out a long sigh.

Xiao Wen knew Gu Qiaoqiao was right; if there really were Mystic Sect people in Jinling City, with the artifact emanating colorful light and the clear phoenix call, they might hear it.

If they actually heard it and found the location, they would definitely come here immediately.

Xiao Wen also understood why there was a natural barrier in the room earlier, thinking it was a self-protection method of the red phoenix, this divine artifact.

She had written a letter regarding this event in the morning and sent it to her father through a special channel, but she couldn’t be completely sure her father would receive it.

Because even she didn’t know if her father was in the Northwest.

The letter would also take more than half a month to reach the Northwest.

By then, they would have returned to the Imperial Capital.

If her father received the letter by then, he would surely call her, and they would see what arrangements he made.

However, bringing this red phoenix to the Imperial Capital and placing it in Gu Garden shouldn’t be a problem.

Her father would probably be very happy to receive the news.

Regarding whether to place the white jade bead in the red phoenix’s mouth, Xiao Wen didn’t mention it in the letter.

She had her considerations for not mentioning it, as it involved the Phoenix Clan, and it was a complex matter.

After Xiao Wen completed these tasks, she turned and looked at Gu Qiaoqiao, only to find her covered in sweat, which she had never seen before.

Xiao Wen felt a bit pained and went quickly to Gu Qiaoqiao, taking out her handkerchief to wipe off the sweat, saying, "Qiaoqiao, I’m sorry, I dragged you into this, sigh, if Qin Yize knew, he’d definitely be unhappy."

Gu Qiaoqiao smiled slightly, took the handkerchief from Xiao Wen’s hand, wiped her forehead, and softly said, "It’s okay, sweating a bit is good for the health."

Xiao Wen held Gu Qiaoqiao’s hand, softly saying, "The people in Jinling City’s Gu family don’t know you have this capability, I think it’s best not to let them know."

"Mm, Great Grandfather also reminded me not to tell them."

"Good, they have a large family, but it’s also complicated, especially Gu Muran’s second and third uncles, we don’t know much about them, but their character seems mediocre. They’re not the kind who share hard times with others; they’re different from your family." Xiao Wen continued to advise.

"It’s okay, don’t worry, even if they knew, it wouldn’t matter."

Gu Qiaoqiao confidently said.

Xiao Wen patted Gu Qiaoqiao’s shoulder with gusto and said, "Yes, you still have me and Ling Nan by your side."

"They’re not fools; they’ve lived through poverty for so many years, and now with such good opportunities in front of them, they won’t ruin their future, especially people like the second and third uncles who are the best at recognizing current situations. But we must be wary of them being bought off, though now it doesn’t matter much, since the obvious enemies of the Gu family are mostly gone." Gu Qiaoqiao calmly said.

In fact, she really wasn’t worried.

Only people who have had good days for too long would have nothing better to do than make trouble.

People who have lived poor for too long have too many desires once they have money, like eating the fine food they couldn’t before, buying things they couldn’t afford, or going places they didn’t dare to go. So, there’s not enough time to enjoy themselves, let alone make trouble.

"You’re right, is Dongfang Yu still in the institute?" Xiao Wen asked.

"I’m not sure, I haven’t had the chance to ask Ah Ze yet."

"Then don’t ask him; it’s better not to involve Ah Ze in this. When we get to the Imperial Capital, I’ll find Elder Nie and ask how they dealt with Dongfang Yu."

This person not living or dying is a troublesome matter.

Even if he’s promised not to covet anything from the Gu family anymore, as long as Gu Qiaoqiao can wake up Shang Qing. But one must still be on guard with people like Dongfang Yu.

Gu Qiaoqiao thought for a moment, nodded, and said, "Alright, then you go inquire later. You’re right, it’s best not to involve Ah Ze, considering his unique identity."

Xiao Wen nodded and stopped discussing this topic, turning to talk about other things with Gu Qiaoqiao.

Meanwhile.

Qin Yize, under Fang family’s Laosi’s guidance, arrived at a teahouse.

A man was already waiting for them in the teahouse.

In his twenties, not very tall, with a crew cut and regular features.

Seeing the two of them come in, he quickly stood up from the exquisitely carved chair, eagerly walking towards them, extending his hand with enthusiasm and saying, "Big Brother Qin, I’ve long admired you. I’m Xu Zhong, a childhood friend of Laosi."

Qin Yize stood opposite him. Initially, he didn’t want to meet this Boss Xu, but he truly admired Fang family’s Laosi.

He didn’t want to ruin his future over some unnecessary issues, and Xu Zhong was quite the local ruffian in Jinling City.

Qin Yize knew for the Gu family in Jinling City, Old Patriarch Gu wouldn’t leave them alone, and would eventually take them under his wings, helping them live better lives.

In the future, this responsibility might fall to Gu Qiaoqiao, so whatever happened to the Gu family in Jinling City would affect the Gu family in the Imperial Capital.

Which also meant it would affect Gu Qiaoqiao.

Due to this, he had to plan carefully, so he agreed to meet this Boss Xu through Fang family’s Laosi.

This teahouse was reserved by Boss Xu, with only the three of them and no one else around.

Qin Yize looked at Xu Zhong’s extended hand, lifted the corners of his mouth, smiled slightly, and also extended his hand for a handshake.

Just that one shake relieved Fang family’s Laosi and Boss Xu.