roccoschili Chapter 207 Meeting Again
Chapter 207 Meeting Again
At the same time, the force on Su Fuying's sword suddenly loosened, and the sharp tip of the sword almost sliced through Chunbo's neck.
"For money?"
Su Fuying raised her eyebrows, looked sharply at Chunbo, and then sheathed her sword without hesitation.
Then, she untied a bag from her waist, gently poured it out, and a pile of glittering gold rolled onto the ground with a crisp and enticing sound.
The noise immediately attracted the attention of everyone around, who stared wide-eyed and involuntarily gasped.
Know-It-All was so excited he almost jumped up, his eyes gleaming with greed and excitement, muttering to himself, "My God, so much gold!" as if he were deeply shocked by the wealth before him.
Su Fuying stared coldly at Chunbo, but a sense of doubt welled up in her heart.
Her intuition told her that this matter was not simple and that some unknown secrets were hidden behind it. So, she spoke coldly again, "I told you, these are all yours."
The all-knowing man quickly chimed in, "That's right, Uncle Chun, just say it! With this money, are you still worried about not being able to cure your granddaughter's illness? It's enough to allow you and your granddaughter to live a carefree life for the rest of your lives."
He kept nagging and trying to persuade Chunbo, attempting to touch his heartstrings.
Chunbo looked down at the pile of dazzling gold on the ground, his face showing pain and struggle.
After a moment of inner struggle, he finally sighed and said helplessly, "Alright... it was that noble person who came to buy Hanyan tobacco who told me all this, and he also gave me the map."
After saying this, he lowered his head helplessly. The man had told him not to tell, but he really...
"What were his exact words?" Su Fuying stared at him without moving, waiting for him to continue.
"He said that someone else would be looking for Hanyancao soon, and that I should give him this map when they arrive. I was quite surprised that you came so soon."
Chunbo walked unsteadily to the corner of the wall and slowly squatted down, his voice tinged with a sigh: "There is only one Cold Grass Smoke plant left. I found it by chance when I went up the mountain to collect herbs. It only matured today after I brought it home. I'm afraid it will be difficult to find a second one in the entire Northern Li now."
Su Fuying was truly speechless. She didn't know who had taken Hanyancao, and now that so much time had been wasted, it seemed unlikely that they could catch up.
"I heard that the Cold Grass Grass can grow twice a year, so there should be a new crop next month..."
Before Su Fuying could finish speaking, Chunbo shook his head and said, "Honored guest, you may not know that the first batch of Cold Smoke tobacco has the best medicinal effect. The medicinal effect of the Cold Smoke tobacco that sprouts again is less than one ten-thousandth of that, and most of it is useless."
This was indeed an unexpected situation for Su Fuying. After all, the Cold Grass Smoke Tree had already become extinct by then, and her understanding of it came only from book records, but the book did not mention this matter.
This was undoubtedly her oversight, and it seems we need to rethink other solutions.
"Thank you, consider this your payment."
After bowing slightly in thanks, Su Fuying turned and left without hesitation.
She walked straight out of the black market, and before she had gone far, she suddenly saw a familiar figure in front of her.
As the white figure drew closer, Su Fuying gradually slowed her pace.
It wasn't until they were walking side by side that Su Fuying finally confirmed that she hadn't mistaken the person for someone else.
"Gu...Qibai?"
Upon hearing the sound, the person's back stiffened noticeably for a moment before slowly turning around.
He stared at the person in front of him, who was covered up completely in a black cloak, and remained stunned for a long time.
His gaze kept darting behind Su Fuying, and Su Fuying turned her head in the direction of his gaze, but saw nothing.
Su Fuying turned her head and stared intently at the incredibly familiar face in front of her. She couldn't help but feel a little dazed, as if she hadn't seen this person for a long time, but at the same time, it felt like they had just met yesterday.
"haven't seen you for a long time."
She gently lifted her cloak, revealing a delicate face, as beautiful and charming as a blooming flower.
Gu Qibai, who was standing opposite her, was slightly taken aback, then a look of surprise flashed in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up.
"Should I address you as Fusu, or as Your Highness?"
How did you discover my identity?
Faced with Gu Qibai's question, Su Fuying did not hesitate to ask back, and then she and Gu Qibai walked slowly forward together without saying a word.
Gu Qibai's voice remained gentle and soft: "Actually, I discovered it quite a while ago, but I don't remember exactly when."
"If that's the case, then why did you come to Bei Li?"
Suddenly, Su Fuying stopped and turned around, looking directly at Gu Qibai.
Her eyes were clear as water, sparkling with bright light like crystal gems.
Gu Qibai was handsome and elegant, with soft and gentle facial features, completely lacking the rugged and unrestrained air of the people of Beili.
However, at this moment, he appeared in Bei Li.
More importantly, she had encountered someone in the room earlier, and that familiar feeling was unforgettable.
There's absolutely no mistake, that person is someone she knows.
Besides, why would he be at the entrance to the black market so late? The way he looked back just now clearly indicated that he was waiting for someone.
Who are you waiting for?
This is what Su Fuying is most curious about right now.
She stared intently at the man before her, trying to discern something from his expression, but Gu Qibai remained smiling and calm.
"I was just passing through when I unexpectedly encountered a war between two countries, which is why I'm now trapped inside the city."
Gu Qibai answered slowly and calmly, his voice gentle, as if he were talking about something very ordinary.
However, Su Fuying didn't easily believe him. She raised an eyebrow and asked, "What a coincidence?"
Gu Qibai smiled slightly, seemingly unaffected by her doubts. His gaze met Su Fuying's without fear, and he said softly, "Yes, it's just such a coincidence."
"What are you doing here so late?"
Su Fuying continued to press for answers, her eyes filled with curiosity and wariness.
"I'm looking for a way out of the city. I've heard the black market here has everything, so I'm thinking of going in to try my luck."
Gu Qibai's tone remained gentle, and his gaze was open and sincere, making it impossible for anyone to doubt him.
"So, did you find it?"
Su Fuying tilted her head slightly, carefully observing his expression, trying to find a flaw in it.
"No, they wouldn't let us in even though we've been standing here for ages."
Gu Qibai shook his head helplessly and spread his hands to express his helplessness.
Su Fuying looked at his white robe and suddenly laughed. She found the man before her quite amusing. "It would be strange if you actually went in dressed like that."
Her laughter was clear and melodious, like the sound of silver bells.
"What is Fusu doing here? Outsiders from Beili can't just go in now."
Gu Qibai suddenly asked a question, but Su Fuying's expression remained unchanged. "I was looking for a medicinal herb, but unfortunately I was too late. I ran into Doctor Gu as soon as I came out. What a coincidence."
"Does Fusu not believe me?"
The man's cold, dark eyes, with a thin layer of red at the corners, were shimmering with a shimmering light.
Su Fuying's heart skipped a beat: Oh my god, why does it feel like I'm about to cry?
"No, I just wanted to ask."
"Fusu has concealed his identity for so long, why doesn't he believe me anymore?"
Gu Qibai's voice was hoarse and his eyes were dark, which made Su Fuying feel guilty. "It was just an unintentional thing to do. Doctor Gu, you can just call me by my name."
"Can I call you Aying?"
"what ever."
Su Fuying didn't care; it was just a name.
"Where does Aying live? I'll take you home."
Gu Qibai spoke in a gentle and polite manner, making it impossible for anyone to refuse him.
"There's an inn just ahead. If it's on your way, Doctor Gu, you can come along."
"What a coincidence! I'm at the same inn. Shall we go together?"
Su Fuying looked at him with some suspicion. The inn wasn't very big, and she had stayed there for three days without seeing him.
The two walked forward at a leisurely pace. Along the way, Gu Qibai inquired about her shop in the capital, and Su Fuying told him about it selectively.
“There is a snow mountain to the east of Beili. If you have time, Aying, I can take you there to find Hanyancao.”
Gu Qibai's words brought a hint of surprise to Su Fuying's face. "Really?"
"I would never lie to you."
Gu Qibai looked towards the dark corner ahead, his voice very soft, so Su Fuying couldn't hear him clearly.
"Let's do it tomorrow."
Su Fuying touched the sheepskin map in her sleeve and calculated the time. It was already December, and there was only one month left.
"it is good."
"what?"
Su Fuying's gaze suddenly stopped on a figure in front of the inn, and she uttered a questioning sound.
Gu Qibai also looked over and met the person's gaze directly.
Su Fuying was surprised to run into him here. "What are you doing here?"
The man's eyes, hidden in the dim light, shone brightly against his sharply defined, piercing face, creating a breathtaking effect.
In those deep eyes, it seemed as if a ferocious beast lurked, ready to break free and sweep away all obstacles.
Why are you with him?
"I just happened to run into them."
When Su Fuying met his gaze, she suddenly felt like she had been caught cheating, and even her voice sounded a little weak.
"Just happened to run into you?"
Xiao Yuheng slowly turned his eyes, his dark, moist eyes devoid of any smile.
"You two chat, I'll pick you up early tomorrow morning, Ah Ying, get some rest."
Gu Qibai nodded slightly to the man, then smiled faintly at Su Fuying.
"it is good."
Just as Su Fuying was about to say a few more words, the man in front of her moved and arrived beside her in an instant.
The man's large hand swept around her shoulder, his dark pupils coldly fixed on Gu Qibai. "How dare you call her Aying?"
Gu Qibai's gaze fell on Su Fuying's shoulder, his eyes flickered, and a misty look appeared on his face. "Aying, I..."
"What are you doing? People can just call out if they want to."
Su Fuying slapped the man's hand away with some annoyance, but her expression softened slightly when she looked at Gu Qibai. "Dr. Gu, don't worry about him. I'll be waiting for you first thing tomorrow morning."
"it is good."
Gu Qibai's eyes suddenly brightened considerably, and he glanced subtly behind Su Fuying out of the corner of his eye.
"Gu...Eh!"
Su Fuying wanted to say something more, but was pulled away by the person next to her.
"What's wrong with you?"
Looking up, Su Fuying suddenly saw that the man's face was as black as the bottom of a pot. She laughed and said sarcastically, "Such a strong smell of vinegar."