"Northern Barbarian?" Dongfang Qingmo repeated the name softly, feeling uneasy in his heart.

Isn't that the grassland?

Oh my goodness.

Oriental Light Water is there now.

Did something happen to her brother? !

Thinking of this, Dongfang Qingmo's face instantly turned pale as paper.

Qian Shuishui noticed her strangeness and quickly reached out to squeeze her hand, then asked with concern, "What's wrong, Qingmo?"

Light ink?

Huangfu Yi's gaze moved between the two of them, and finally landed on Dongfang Qingmo.

So her name is Dongfang Qingmo...

"My brother just left for the grassland a few days ago..." Dongfang Qingmo said in a trembling voice.

Huangfu Yi: "Didn't Dongfang Ti tell you?"

Dongfang Qingmo shook his head, "Second Uncle doesn't want me to worry."

"What should we do? Should we head to the grassland now?" Qian Shuishui rolled up her sleeves and put one foot on the bench.

Dongfang Qingmo quickly pulled Qian Shuishui to sit down.

Huangfu Yi kindly reminded them, “After the competition, they will immediately set off for the grassland.”

Hearing this, Dongfang Qingmo quickly looked at him with a hint of anticipation in his eyes and asked, "Are you going?"

Huangfu Yi nodded in affirmation: "Yes, I will go."

Dongfang Qingmo was delighted and said impatiently, "Take me with you!"

However, Qian Shuishui, who was standing by, looked troubled and said hesitantly, "Qingmo, it's not that I want to attack you, but you don't have any internal strength at all..."

She hesitated.

It's not that she meant to be unpleasant, but she felt that Qingmo would only be a burden if he went to the grassland with her in her condition.

These words were like a sharp sword, deeply hurting Dongfang Qingmo's heart.

Her originally excited mood plummeted in an instant, and she couldn't help but hang her head in frustration.

At this moment, Huangfu Yi suddenly said, "You can practice."

Dongfang Qingmo suddenly raised his head, with hope flashing in his eyes, and looked at Huangfu Yi eagerly.

"Ah?" Qian Shuishui scratched her head in surprise and said in confusion: "I have never heard that one can practice after the age of fifteen!" After all, at this age, the best time for practice has been missed, and there is no foundation. Even the bones have matured, making it difficult to make any breakthroughs.

Huangfu Yi explained calmly, "There's a precious elixir in Baiyao Valley called the Marrow Cleansing Pill. It has magical effects that can help people improve their cultivation, improve their physical fitness, and more importantly, reshape their bones."

Dongfang Qingmo was incredulous after hearing this and asked, "Is it really that magical?"

Qian Shuishui also remembered this and nodded, saying, "Qingmo, I heard my brother mention the Marrow Cleansing Pill. I heard that as long as you take the Marrow Cleansing Pill, you can rebuild your foundation and gain the opportunity to practice."

But this thing is extremely rare, almost non-existent.

"Then I will leave immediately." Dongfang Qingmo bowed to Huangfu Yi.

Qian Shuishui grabbed her sleeve and said, "Qingmo, calm down, calm down. That only allows you to practice, it won't make you powerful all of a sudden. It's more important to save your brother first."

It will take at least three to five years for her to master it.

The daylilies will be cold by then.

"..."

Dongfang Qingmo was silent for a moment, then gently patted Qian Shuishui's hand to show that he understood.

She was too impatient.

Qian Shuishui looked at Dongfang Qingmo, feeling a little worried.

She knew Dongfang Qingmo's care and love for her brother, but the situation they were facing now was indeed very tricky.

She didn't know how to comfort Dongfang Qingmo, so she could only accompany her silently.

Huangfu Yi coughed lightly, the sound was not loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone: "I have a marrow cleansing pill."

"!!!" Both of them were shocked, and their eyes fell on Huangfu Yi.

Dongfang Qingmo was even more excited. She widened her eyes and looked at Huangfu Yi in disbelief.

This is the marrow cleansing pill!

With it, wouldn't it be possible for me to get rid of the reputation of being a loser and become a true genius?

She seemed to see her bright future of turning her life around and becoming the heroine.

"How much silver? We'll buy it!" Qian Shuishui was so excited that she almost jumped up. She couldn't wait to get this marrow cleansing pill. She waved her hand without hesitation, indicating that she was willing to buy it.

Dongfang Qingmo blinked his eyes and secretly admired Qian Shuishui's generosity.

How could a treasure like the Marrow Cleansing Pill be measured in silver?

Huangfu Yi smiled slightly, shook his head and said, "Not for sale."

"What are you talking about if you don't want to sell it?!" Qian Shuishui widened her eyes, her face full of disbelief.

She felt like she was being fooled and was very upset.

Dongfang Qingmo was speechless. She really wanted to ask Huangfu Yi, if he didn't want to sell it, why did he bring it up? Wasn't he just teasing them?

For a moment, the scene fell into an awkward silence.

"Then, what do you want?" Dongfang Qingmo took a deep breath and asked tentatively.

Huangfu Yi must have his own conditions.

Huangfu Yi raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a playful smile: "How about you be my maid for a year?"

"Bad taste!" Dongfang Qingmo cursed in his heart.

She didn't expect Huangfu Yi to make such a request. It was simply an insult to her.

If it weren't for his handsome appearance, she would have wanted to spit at him.

"No! Qingmo will not be your maid." Qian Shuishui questioned Huangfu Yi, "You are a dignified young master, and you have so many maids and servants, and you let someone with a huge fortune be your maid..."

She was full of indignation and dissatisfaction, and was obviously very disgusted with Huangfu Yi's proposal.

Facing Qian Shuishui's questioning, Huangfu Yi didn't care. He said calmly: "This is my condition. It's up to you whether you want it or not."

Hearing this, Qian Shuishui and Dongfang Qingmo were silent for a moment.

Dongfang Qingmo looked at Huangfu Yi and said with a firm look in his eyes, "I will do it."

Qian Shuishui was a little bit unbelievable. She quickly grabbed Dongfang Qingmo's arm and asked in a low voice: "Qingmo, do you really want to agree to this request?"

If I become a maid, who knows what unreasonable demands Huangfu Yi will make.

Dongfang Qingmo smiled gently, with a hint of tenderness in his eyes.

She leaned close to Qian Shuishui's ear and whispered, "It's okay, I'm willing to give it a try. Besides, this will give me a chance to get to know him."

After saying that, she winked at Qian Shuishui, indicating that she was confident in handling this matter.

After hearing this, Qian Shuishui immediately understood Dongfang Qingmo's thoughts, so she shook her head helplessly, then turned to look at Huangfu Yi, stretched out her hand, and said bluntly: "Hey, Qingmo has agreed, so where is the Marrow Cleansing Pill? Hurry and take it out!"

Huangfu Yi was stunned. He originally thought that proposing such a harsh condition would make the two of them give up, but he didn't expect Dongfang Qingmo to agree so readily.

At this moment, he couldn't help but feel a little regretful and didn't know how to deal with the situation.

I secretly regretted that I should not have played tricks on them. Now I am in a difficult situation.

But he couldn't show it, so he pretended to be serious and said, "Then you can report in tomorrow. I will give you the Marrow Cleansing Pill after one year."

However, Qian Shuishui didn't seem to believe him and questioned, "You don't have any money and are deliberately deceiving us, right?"

He called out softly, "Shadow."

There was only a crisp response: "Yes."

Ying took out an exquisite little wooden box from her bosom. Seeing this little wooden box, Dongfang Qingmo and Qian Shuishui were stunned.

Their eyes widened in disbelief as they stared at the small wooden box, wondering: "Do you carry this with you everywhere?! Aren't you afraid of losing it?"

Ying slowly opened the wooden box and saw the words "Marrow Cleansing Pill" written on the lid.

When the lid of the box was fully opened, a black pill lay quietly inside, emitting a faint medicinal fragrance.

Dongfang Qingmo looked at the pill, her heart filled with doubts and expectations. She turned to look at Huangfu Yi and asked, "Is this it?"

Huangfu Yi nodded and replied firmly, "Yes."

Qian Shuishui, who was standing by, frowned and said doubtfully, "It's so dark, who knows if it's real?"

Huangfu Yi was not angry, but simply responded calmly: "It's up to you."

Ying understood and immediately put the box away.

Dongfang Qingmo shook his head, indicating that he couldn't accept it yet. "I'll report back after the competition is over."

Her second uncle is still here and he would definitely not agree with her doing this.

Moreover, she didn't know how to explain this matter to her second uncle.

After all, she had just agreed to Huangfu Yi, which seemed a bit too hasty.

Dongfang Qingmo decided to go back and think it over carefully before making a decision.

She added: "Also, I have to dress as a man and not let anyone know my true identity."

Qian Shuishui immediately nodded in support. She stood by Dongfang Qingmo unconditionally and said, "That's right, that's right. You must do as we say."

Huangfu Yi sighed helplessly, thinking to himself: Where can I find a maid like this? I have to listen to her in everything. It's like inviting a living ancestor!

"Never mind, I'll give you this Marrow Cleansing Pill as a token of my gratitude for saving my life."

It’s easy to ask God but hard to send God away!

"No!" She refused firmly, "Since I have already promised you, I must do it."

She hadn't saved him, she had merely lent him her place, and he had already paid her rent with counterfeit money.

Now, she couldn't feel at ease after accepting such a valuable item for no reason.

Qian Shuishui: "That's right, don't regret it!"

Huangfu Yi remained silent, looking at the stubborn and determined woman in front of him—Dongfang Qingmo—with complicated eyes.

He had to admit that at this moment he felt a little admiration for the woman in front of him.

After some inner struggle, Huangfu Yi finally nodded, indicating that he agreed to the conditions proposed by Dongfang Qingmo.

The matter was settled.

Just as Dongfang Qingmo and Qian Shuishui were about to turn around and leave, Dongfang Qingmo suddenly stopped, turned around and said to Huangfu Yi: "Oh, by the way, you'd better not use that banknote. It's a fake one."

Huangfu Yi widened his eyes, totally unable to believe what he heard.

This was like a bolt from the blue, hitting him hard on the head.

He couldn't help but yelled, "Shadow?!"

Huangfu Yi was seen tightly clutching the wrinkled banknote in his hand, his face full of anger.

Ying, standing beside him, looked a little panicked. He said aggrievedly, "Young Master, I really didn't know it was fake..."

Huangfu Yi was so angry that he almost fainted. He gritted his teeth and asked, "Where did this banknote come from?"

It was really hard for him to imagine that as the young master of the Lianlan Sect, the banknotes he took out were fake. Where could he put his face?

Ying stammered, "Master Yu... gave it to me..."

Upon hearing this, Huangfu Yi's face instantly turned ashen, and he roared angrily: "Huang, Fu, Yu!!"

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Qian Shuishui tried hard to suppress her laughter and walked quickly on the road with Dongfang Qingmo. Suddenly, she stopped, covered her stomach, and couldn't hold back her laughter anymore.

Dongfang Qingmo looked helpless as he looked at Qian Shuishui who was laughing so hard that she fell backwards. He shook his head and said, "Just laugh if you want to."

"Hahaha..." Qian Shuishui held her belly, almost laughing with tears in her eyes, "I really can't help it, hahaha... Didn't you see that Huangfu Yi's face turned green when he heard you say that the banknote was fake, hahaha..."

"Okay, okay, stop laughing. Be careful not to scare passers-by." Dongfang Qingmo patted Qian Shuishui's shoulder.

"Hahaha... Okay... I won't laugh anymore..." Qian Shuishui wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and took a deep breath, "But it's really too funny, hahaha..."

"Shh..." Dongfang Qingmo placed her index finger between her lips. "Only we know about this. Don't tell anyone else."

"And there's Huangfu Yi and his men." Qian Shuishui said.

"Yes, so we must keep it secret and never let anyone else know." Dongfang Qingmo said in a low voice.

"Okay, okay." Qian Shuishui coughed a few times and cleared her throat. "So what are you going to do? Have you already promised him?"

Qian Shuishui felt uncomfortable when she thought that her good friend had to wash clothes, cook, change clothes and bring water for other people's feet.

"Why don't you just not go? This maid's job is tough!"

"Go, why not? Take Yunmei and the others with you!"

Is it still her turn to take action now? !

"good idea!"

Dongfang Qingmo sighed, "Now, how do I tell my second uncle..."

Qian Shuishui: "Tell the truth... Confession will lead to leniency."

Dongfang Qingmo nodded heavily in agreement.

She knew in her heart that being honest with her second uncle was the key to solving the problem.

She also hopes that through this conversation, she can find an opportunity to change her destiny.

Dongfang Qingmo: "Let's do it this way..."

Qian Shuishui sent Dongfang Qingmo back to Zuixianglou and left quietly.

The scene that follows may become tense and serious, and it is not appropriate for me to stay there any longer.

However, time passed minute by minute, but Dongfang Ti never showed up.

It was not until night fell and the shop closed that Dongfang Ti finally dragged his exhausted body back to Zui Xiang Lou.

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