Both worlds are like dreams

Mo Yunchen handed a piece of paper to her and said, "You will know after you read it."

Xue Huang finished reading quickly, "Are you so kind?"

"We have been through many life and death experiences along the way. Don't you have even this little bit of trust in me?"

"Yes. Not much." Xue Huang told the truth.

When they had a common enemy, she believed him. But what would happen if one day their common goal disappeared?

Xue Huang didn't dare to gamble. She only believed him a little in her previous life, but what did she get in return?

Mo Yunchen smiled meaningfully, "It's OK if there is one."

"Please go back if you have nothing to do." Xue Huang said, and then ignored him.

Mo Yunchen didn't say anything, just watched her back until she disappeared.

His eyes fell on the chessboard, a game that showed no chance of turning defeat into victory.

So, is he destined to lose?

Three days later, Xue Huang saw only a note left by Mr. Guigu. On it were the two words "gone", and then the man disappeared without a trace.

Mr. Guiguzi never liked farewell scenes. He came and went as he pleased throughout his life, so his departure was as silent as his arrival.

Although he had a strange temper, Xue Huang still couldn't help but feel angry.

"Leaving without even saying hello is too much."

Rong Yu comforted her, "Master might be afraid that you will be reluctant to leave."

"Of course I am reluctant, but I also know that all good things must come to an end."

"Don't be sad. I'm still here."

"Uncle, you don't have to stay. This is the fate of my second uncle and me. You don't have to get involved."

"You have your persistence, and I naturally have mine."

Xue Huang sighed silently. She knew that she couldn't convince Rong Yu, so she had to give up.

She let Rong Yu live here as long as he wanted.

On the second day, Xue Huang went to Jinxiu Tower to visit Yun Qing and Zhuo Yang.

Now they are all staying in Jinxiu Tower to recuperate. I heard from Wei Yunzhou before that their injuries are almost healed, except for Yun Qing and Zhuo Yang who are still feeling awkward.

If Wei Yunzhou had not ordered Zhuo Yang to stay in Jinxiu Tower to recuperate, he would have fled far away long ago.

When Xue Huang walked into the room, Yun Qing was feeding Zhuo Yang medicine, but he refused to take it.

"Why are you so stubborn?" Yun Qing was obviously angry, with sadness in her eyes.

Zhuo Yang was firm, "I can take care of myself, you don't have to be so polite."

"Your hand was injured because of me. Isn't it my responsibility to take care of you?"

"I'm not doing this for you, and I don't need your care."

"You piece of wood!" Yun Qing stood up to leave, and saw Xue Huang. "Young Master!"

Seeing this, Zhuo Yang was about to stand up and salute, but Xue Huang quickly stopped him, "Alright, alright, don't be so polite."

"Why is the young master here?" Yun Qing asked.

"I came to see you guys." Xue Huang said. "Are you guys arguing?"

"No," Yun Qing rolled her eyes at Zhuo Yang, "It's just that some people don't know what's good for them."

"Yes. Our Yun Qing is beautiful and capable, careful and considerate, and there are many men who can't forget her. Since he doesn't recognize your goodness, then I will choose a suitable husband for you to marry?"

"Young Master, you are joking. I don't want to get married."

"You two," Xue Huang sighed, "Why bother? You obviously like each other, why don't you cherish each other?"

As soon as the words came out, both of them blushed.

Zhuo Yang, in particular, stuttered, "Young Master...you...misunderstood."

"If you don't like Yun Qing, why do you always hide on the roof and spy on her? You also secretly put her favorite flowers in her room. We have experienced so many assassinations along the way, and you always rushed in front of her."

"Young... Young Master, how did you know?"

"You're so obvious, I'm not blind."

Zhuo Yang lowered his head and said nothing.

He was the type of person who never talked about anything, and seeing this behavior made Xuehuang anxious.

"You feel that you cannot give Yun Qing a place to stay, so you have been unwilling to express your feelings. Now that you have a broken arm, you feel that you will be a burden to her, right?" Xue Huang asked directly.

Yun Qing looked at Zhuo Yang, "Really?"

Xue Huang sighed: "The most precious feeling is mutual affection. If you can stay together, it is even more precious than gold. Why waste your time?"

"Young Master." Yun Qing understood what she meant.

"When flowers are ready to be picked, pick them now. Don't wait until there are no flowers left to pluck empty branches." Xue Huang turned and left. "You can leave Shanhemen at any time and live the life you want."

After leaving the room, Xuehuang went to see Haitang again. She had also recovered well. Now, as long as she took good care of herself, she would be well again soon.

After reading it, Xue Huang went to the room where she used to live and stayed there for a long time.

It's the same here as before, nothing has changed.

After Luo Ning finished his business, he came to chat with her, and the two sat opposite each other, drinking tea and enjoying the scenery.

"Is sister so busy every day now?"

"Fortunately, everything in the restaurant is in good order now. I have trained capable people and they will be able to take over soon."

"Do you need my help?"

"You, when you have time, just go and try the food and drinks there and give me some pointers."

"Okay." Xue Huang said with a smile. "I'll go when I'm free."

"The new ways of eating you have come up with are very popular in Shangyang City now, and many restaurants have followed suit."

"I'll write you some exclusive secret recipes later, and I guarantee that no one else can surpass them."

"Okay." Luo Ning smiled. "I don't know how you came up with this way of eating, but it's really good. Even I like it."

"Sister, you have so many talented people under your command. Why don't you train more of them and set up a business?"

"Business?" Luo Ning was a little surprised.

"Yes." Xue Huang said. "Although Jinxiu Tower is very profitable, it is not enough. Second uncle, Brother Qinglan, and I, we all hope that the fifth prince can become a wise ruler in a prosperous era, and he will definitely become that person. The reason why Tianqi and Dongchu are ranked among the top three in Liuyun Continent is nothing more than that the country is rich and the army is strong. By then, the fifth brother will need a lot of money to build this country."

"What you said makes sense. The Sect Master and Prince Gu have discussed this issue before. I didn't expect you two would agree on the same thing."

"Really? Then go for it. I think the girls in Jinxiu Tower all have their own special skills, so why not go out and make a living?" Xue Huang placed a stack of banknotes in front of Luo Ning, "If it's not enough, come back for me."

"Take it back. Jinxiulou is not short of money."

"Just consider it as my investment. When I make money in the future, I can get some from you, sister."

Luo Ning smiled and said, "Okay then."

"By the way, Mr. Lin Yu, when will they be back?"

Luo Ning hesitated for a moment, "They... have already returned."

"Why didn't you tell me earlier?" Xue Huang immediately stood up, "Where are they? Have they found the antidote for the Heart-Eating Gu?"

"They tried their best. But don't worry, we will keep looking."

"Sister, are you hiding something from me?"

"I just haven't figured out whether I should let you know."

"Why can't you let me know?" Xue Huang was puzzled. "This concerns Gu Qinglan's life!"

"Because if you knew the answer, it might be more painful."

"I don't care. Even if there's only a glimmer of hope, I won't give up saving him."

Luo Ning looked at her with heartache. She knew Xue Huang would not give up, but if there was no hope, wouldn’t she be even more miserable?

Xue Huang guessed the answer from her hesitation. She suppressed her emotions and said calmly, "I want to see him. I want to hear the answer with my own ears."

"Okay, I'll take you to see him."

Luo Ning brought Xue Huang to a room in the backyard. Lin Yu and Dongfang Cong were both inside, moving among a pile of bottles and jars, and no one knew what they were busy with.

The two were a little surprised to see Xue Huang appear, but they both guessed why she came.

Several people sat down in the pavilion, and Xue Huang couldn't wait to ask: "Heart-eating Gu, is there really no solution?"

"Yes, but maybe we can't do it." Lin Yu said.

"What do you mean?"

"We searched all over the Witch Valley, but the tribes there had long since perished. Only some of the lucky survivors still had some impression of the Heart-Eating Gu. The so-called Heart-Eating Gu is actually called Love Gu. It is deep in the bones and eats at one's heart and breaks one's heart."

"Love Gu?" Xue Huang frowned.

"Yes, the people there told a story. A hundred years ago, a saint from their tribe fell in love with a man, but the man already had someone in his heart. The saint could not get his love, so she raised a kind of Gu. This Gu is made from the blood of the person you love. Once planted, you can no longer stay with your loved one. Every time you fall in love, you would rather die than live."