Evil Emperor his wild consort (Regular Updates)

Gu Ruoyun's Treachery

Gu Xianglin's self-sacrificing words fell into everyone's ears and combined with the stern expression on his face, nobody had any doubt about his intentions. After all, he was different from Second Master Gu. He would never allow his greed to show on his face.

It's just that...

Gu Ruoyun smiled and her clear eyes filled with sarcasm, "If that's the case, shouldn't I thank you for helping me out of danger?"

"Of course."

Gu Xianglin raised his arrogant face, "Little Sister Ruoyun, the Hundred Herb Hall is so high-profile now, have you ever thought of the danger they'd be in? Don't become complacent just because it has been peaceful for the past three years, someone could always come to snatch away the pill formulas in the future. Those forces have been making their preparations during these past three years which was why they haven't had the time to come and bother the Hundred Herb Hall! The Beauty Rejuvenation Pills had not appealed to them but this time, with the emergence of the Longevity Pills, there would definitely be many interested parties. You can't remain standing on the sidelines and hide behind the Hundred Herb Hall!"

"Not to mention..." Gu Xianglin paused and smirked, "The Gentle Breeze Faction would never let such a great opportunity slip through our fingers! Sister Ruoyun, do you think that this little Hundred Herb Hall is comparable with the Gentle Breeze Faction? I'm just giving you some good advice, seeing that you're part of the Gu household's bloodline. If it was another person, I could care less!"

It was quite obvious that Gu Xianglin wasn't planning to leave until he was able to obtain the formula for the Longevity Pills. They would attempt to coerce, borrow or steal, just to have the formula!

"You're right, the Hundred Herb Hall is no match for the Gentle Breeze Faction."

The crowd had thought that with Gu Ruoyun's temperament, she would not give in to such tactics. They didn't expect her to say such as thing and were completely caught off guard. The crowd was stunned as they looked dumbfoundedly at the young girl's delicate face.

At that moment of distraction, no one noticed the trace of cunning which flashed through her eyes.

She then slowly raised her head with a hint of timidness in her clear eyes. She spoke meekly, "Actually, the formula is not with Elder Yu. Elder Yu had taken me in because I possessed the pill formulas. If you want the formulas, you could've just asked me directly. As the saying goes, one should trim the sails with the wind. I don't wish to antagonize the Gentle Breeze Faction so please don't cause trouble for me. I will hand over the formulas to you."

This series of events had gone according to Gu Xianglin's plan.

He had thought extensively about it during the past few days - why had the Hundred Herb Hall defended Gu Ruoyun, this orphan girl, so readily? Why had the haughty Ghost Doctor apprenticed herself to someone without a background in medicine?

Obviously, it could only have been because of one reason - Gu Ruoyun was in possession of an item that the two could only dream about.

And that item was the legendary pill formulas!

He really can't comprehend what kind of dumb luck this orphan girl Gu Ruoyun have had in order to obtain the pill formulas and to get Elder Yu and the Ghost Doctor wrapped around her finger. The pills in the Hundred Herb Hall must from the Ghost Doctor. Who else in the world, apart from the Ghost Doctor, could have mastered the art of refining pills at such a speed?

"Little Sister Ruoyun, there's no need to worry. Once I become the head of the Gentle Breeze Faction, I will give to you what you are due." Gu Xianglin laughed as he never imagined that obtaining the pill formulas was going to be so easy.

Who says that Gu Ruoyun had become tougher? That had only been because she had Elder Yu and the Ghost Doctor to back her up. Once she heard of the dangers posed to her by those who were coming to snatch the pill formulas, she was scared out of her wits to the extent that she's now obediently handing the pill formulas over.

"The Gentle Breeze Faction is truly despicable to use such words to frighten this young lady, they even threatened her! Tsk tsk, looks like the shamelessness of the Gu family is hereditary."

All who had witnessed that scene shook their heads. They were most disappointed by the Gentle Breeze Faction's actions.

Only Shopkeeper Zhao had looked at Gu Xianglin with sympathy.

He knew his Master's personality very well. Since when has she has ever admitted defeat? Since she has given in so easily, that only proves that someone was going to get tricked into her plans.

"Once I hand over the pill formulas, you'll no longer come to cause me any more trouble, correct?" Gu Ruoyun timidly looked at Gu Xianglin and added meekly.

At this moment, she no longer had any trace of her prestigious presence which she had exhibited at that banquet.

Gu Xianglin, however, was not suspicious at all. After all, during the banquet, Elder Lei had stood on her side, hence her hard and tough attitude then. Come to think of it, this girl seemed to be the kind who would bully the weak and fear the strong. His earlier words must have really frightened her.

No matter what, Gu Ruoyun was only an inexperienced young lady who had never been through any hardships. Once she heard that many cultivators would come after her, how could she not become scared?

"Little Sister Ruoyun, there's nothing to be worried about. I can swear to you that once you hand over the pill formulas, I can fully guarantee your safety." The corners of Gu Xianglin's lips arched. If he were to gift the pill formulas to his adoptive father, then he would no doubt become the next-in-line successor to the Gentle Breeze Faction.

Gu Ruoyun frowned in silence for a moment, as if finding it hard to part with the pill formulas. In the end, she sighed and took the pill formulas out from her lapel.

Shopkeeper Zhao was stunned by her action because he knew that his Master has a secret storage space. That fact that she had taken the pill formulas out from within her garment now meant that... She had long prepared for this!

Could it be that she had predicted Gu Xianglin's actions?

Shopkeeper Zhao's gaze filled with pity as he thought of this. Gu Xianglin would never have guessed that he had jumped straight into a trap which had been prepared in advance by her Ladyship.

"Here are the pill formulas." The look in Gu Ruoyun's eyes was obviously reluctant, but she finally gritted her teeth and handed the pill formulas over to Gu Xianglin. She then said, "You must remember your promise, after I've given the pill formulas to you, the Gentle Breeze Faction will no longer come and cause me any more trouble. I'm cowardly and can't afford the scare."

Gu Xianglin's gaze was fixed on the pill formulas in front of him. His breathing tensed up as he excitingly stretched his arm to grab the pill formulas. An ancient smell filled his nostrils as his heart and mind reeled in a daze.

At that very moment, he had the impulse to burst into laughter.

"The pill formulas, I've finally obtained the pill formulas. The pill formulas that everyone has only ever dreamed about are now in my hands, hahaha!"

The overwhelming excitement caused him to fail to notice the faint smile on Gu Ruoyun's lips.

Otherwise, he would have reconsidered accepting the pill formulas in the first place...

"Little Sister Ruoyun, you've made the right choice today! You'll never regret it! Let's go!"

He has to quickly report back to his adoptive father, surely his adoptive father will be over the moon with this news...

Once the Gentle Breeze Faction has left the Hundred Herb Hall, the place went quiet. After a long while, a baffled voice spoke up from the crowd.

"Lady Ruoyun, why had you handed over the pill formulas? What about our pills..."

"I had no other choice." Gu Ruoyun sighed with a face full of helplessness as she continued, "The Gentle Breeze Faction is strong and the Hundred Herb Hall could never withstand an attack by the Gentle Breeze Faction. Also, I'm but one small fry. How could I possibly fight the entire Gentle Breeze Faction? I had no other choice but to hand over the pill formulas. However, please be at ease as the Hundred Herb Hall will still continue to sell pills and you can purchase the pills based on your place on the list."