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In the Wuding Marquisate, the architecture was grand and resplendent, showcasing the opulence of the nobility.
Inside the study, Marquis Chen Yuantu sat upright in a grand chair, holding a military book in his hands. His brow was furrowed, deep in thought over some difficult problem.
"Marquis, I've gathered news!" A guard dressed in tight-fitting attire hurried into the study, kneeling on one knee and clasping his fists to report.
Chen Yuantu set down the military book and fixed a sharp gaze on the guard. "Speak!"
"One of the alchemists from the Shen Family visited the Dragon Tiger Auction House recently, seemingly preparing to sell medicine," the guard said, lowering his head respectfully.
"Oh? It seems the Shen Family is still not giving up!" A cold smile crept onto Chen Yuantu's lips, and a glint of cold light flashed in his eyes. "Can you find out which alchemist it is?"
"Marquis," the guard hesitated for a moment, as if unsure.
"Spit it out! What are you stammering for?" Chen Yuantu said impatiently with a cold snort.
"It’s... it’s that Liu the Alchemist you previously expelled," the guard's voice was barely above a whisper.
"What?!" Chen Yuantu sprang to his feet, disbelief etched across his face. "You mean that useless fool?! Wasn't he already driven out of the Shen Family by me? How could he still be helping them?!"
"I... I don’t know," the guard lowered his head even further, silently lamenting how he could possibly know the reasons behind it.
At that moment, a fragrant breeze wafted through as a woman dressed in luxurious attire gracefully entered the study.
She had a noticeable pregnancy bump and her face bore a sickly pallor, yet it couldn't hide the sharpness in her brows.
"Marquis, what has you so angry?" The woman asked softly, her voice carrying an undeniable authority.
This woman was Xu Yan'er, Chen Yuantu's wife.
"Yan'er, you arrived just in time." Chen Yuantu took a deep breath to suppress his anger and recounted the situation to Xu Yan'er.
After listening, a glint of cold light flashed in Xu Yan'er's beautiful eyes. "Marquis, since that Liu is so ungrateful, why not..." She made a gesture across her throat, her tone chillingly calm.
Hearing this, Chen Yuantu couldn't help but burst into laughter. He reached out to touch Xu Yan'er's round belly. "Yan'er, that's not a bad idea. If we don't eliminate this threat completely, it will spring back like weeds in spring. Since that Liu wants to help the Shen Family, then we can't be merciful!"
"Someone!" Chen Yuantu called out loudly towards the door.
"At your service!" The earlier guard quickly responded.
"Go and send two Martial Guards to quietly deal with that Liu. Remember, not a word should leak out!" A fierce look flashed in Chen Yuantu's eyes.
"Yes!" The guard replied solemnly before turning to leave.
In the study, Chen Yuantu and Xu Yan'er exchanged glances and smiled at each other, both eyes gleaming with a ruthless cunning.
Long Yun was highly efficient. In just half an hour, he had gathered all the spiritual herbs on the list and even included some common medicinal materials as a bonus.
"Madam Shen, all the spiritual herbs you requested are here. Please check," Long Yun said with a perfectly pleasant smile as he handed a delicate wooden box to Shen Wanzhou.
Shen Wanzhou opened the box, and a fragrant aroma wafted out. Inside, various rare spiritual herbs were neatly arranged, each exuding a rich Spiritual Energy.
She nodded in satisfaction. Long Yun was indeed efficient; the quality of these herbs was top-notch, and she was very pleased.
Upon hearing this, Long Yun's smile widened even more. "As long as Madam is satisfied, that is what we at Dragon Tiger Auction House strive for."
"By the way, here is the five hundred taels of silver from the auction. Please take it," Long Yun added, pulling out a silver note from his sleeve and handing it over.
"Five hundred taels?!" Shen Wanzhou was momentarily taken aback. She had expected only two or three hundred taels at most since that pill was merely an ordinary Qi refining one. She hadn't anticipated that Dragon Tiger Auction House would be so generous.
"Thank you for your hard work, Manager Long." Shen Wanzhou accepted the silver note graciously without any pretense.
She felt a surge of joy within her. With these herbs and her son's help, she could refine more pills to sell. Additionally, with the recently purchased materials, she could also prepare cultivation pills for her elder brother and sister-in-law as well as her second brother's wife.
"Madam, please take care on your way. I won't see you off," Long Yun respectfully bid farewell as he escorted Shen Wanzhou out.
Holding Chen Li in her arms, Shen Wanzhou walked briskly down the street, her heart filled with joy and hope.
"Mother, be careful; someone is behind you."
Suddenly, a childish voice rang in Shen Wanzhou's ear, startling her.
She looked down at Chen Li in her arms and saw that he had opened his eyes at some point. His large black eyes were fixed intently on something behind her, filled with wariness.
She had grown accustomed to her son's peculiar behavior. Even without confirming it herself, she unconditionally believed what he said.
In an instant, she felt a wave of tension rise within her. Her son wouldn’t say such things without reason—could someone be following her?
Calmly, she slowed her pace and pretended to browse items at a roadside stall while discreetly observing behind her.
She noticed a short man sneaking closely behind her. He kept his head down, obscured by a tattered straw hat that covered most of his face. However, Shen Wanzhou still recognized him from the exposed part of his chin; he was one of the guards who had previously worked at Wuding Marquisate.
What was he doing here? Did Chen Yuantu send him to follow her?
As this thought crossed her mind, anger surged within Shen Wanzhou. That Chen Yuantu truly was relentless!
She continued to walk forward without a change in her expression, but her mind was racing with strategies. Although she had regained some of her cultivation, it was still far from complete, and she was carrying a child. If a direct confrontation occurred, it would likely end poorly for her.
It seemed she needed to find a way to shake him off. With that thought, she quickened her pace. However, her pursuer seemed in no hurry, maintaining a steady distance behind her.
As Shen Wanzhou turned into a secluded alley, she sensed a presence approaching rapidly from another direction, one that was not weaker than the previous person's aura. She abruptly turned around and saw a strong man in fitted clothing, wielding a long sword, striding toward her.
The man's steps were steady, his gaze sharp as an eagle's, and he emanated a fierce killing intent that made it clear he was a seasoned warrior. Shen Wanzhou's heart sank; the aura radiating from this man was even stronger than that of the previous guard!
She fixed her gaze on the newcomer, her mind racing through the faces of many experts from the Wuding Marquisate, finally landing on a name that sent chills down her spine: the Martial Guards of the Wuding Marquisate!
The Martial Guards were said to possess unfathomable cultivation levels, having reached the fifth stage of the Blood Condensation Realm, making them among the top experts in the entire capital city.
To her shock, Chen Yuantu had even dispatched the Martial Guards to deal with her! Shen Wanzhou felt a wave of despair wash over her; her cultivation was already weak, and with a child by her side, how could she possibly stand against the Martial Guards?
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