Xiao Qi'an's brow gradually relaxed. "It is indeed a rare poison. Huai Zhi has been traveling around for many years, so he knows a bit about it."

With a single, casual remark, Chu Yun was dismissed, without revealing what the poison was or suspecting Gu Huaizhi.

However, such divisive tactics must be employed gradually, and the seeds of doubt must be allowed to grow slowly. Chu Yun was not discouraged and raised an eyebrow, saying, "I don't care about anything else, but you must protect your own life."

Xiao Qi'an's worries vanished completely, and he smiled at Chu Yun, "Don't worry, young lady, even for your... request, I will cherish my own life."

"You know that's good!" Chu Yun replied, glancing at the sky outside, and added, "It's late, I should go."

The implication was that Xiao Qi'an should speak quickly if he had something to say, or let her leave if he didn't.

Xiao Qi'an was not annoyed and said calmly, "Please wait a moment, young lady."

After saying that, he turned his wheelchair and entered the side hall, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Chu Yun had never paid close attention to Xiao Qi'an's wheelchair before, but today, watching his every move, she began to see something interesting.

Xiao Qi'an's wheelchair was exquisitely crafted, made of the finest wood, with intricate and elaborate patterns carved in every corner. The armrests were polished to an extremely smooth finish. Although it was just a wheelchair, it was extremely valuable, not to mention the hidden mechanisms inside, with traps and mechanisms everywhere.

Like its owner, it may seem unassuming, but it should not be underestimated.

To bring him down, we must be extremely careful; to gain his trust, we must be meticulous.

Xiao Qi'an took out the items and saw that Chu Yun's gaze was slightly unfocused, as if she was in a daze. He couldn't help but call out, "Miss Wen."

Chu Yun snapped out of her daze and her gaze fell on Xiao Qi'an. In just one glance, she was drawn to a patch of snow-white skin on his leg.

Following Chu Yun's gaze, Xiao Qi'an's lips curled up.

"Although we are allies, I still feel bad for disturbing you so late at night. I will give you this fox as an apology. It is gentle and I believe you will like it."

As if to cooperate with Xiao Qi'an, the snow-white head was raised and, coincidentally, looked at Chu Yun.

Under the dim light, the little one's eyes were dark and clear, sparkling with tiny lights. His gaze was moist, gentle, and obedient, making him very endearing.

The little creature is pure white, without a single blemish, as if sculpted from snow. Its fur is glossy and smooth, shimmering under the light.

Xiao Qi'an clearly saw Chu Yun's gaze soften for a moment, only to quickly return to its icy state.

Then came the woman's impatient voice, "I don't like raising animals, and I can't raise them well, so I won't take them. Thank you for your kindness, young master."

Xiao Qi'an gave the little guy on his lap a slight push.

The little guy jumped down and came to Chu Yun's feet, opening his mouth to bite the hem of Chu Yun's clothes.

Chu Yun tugged at her clothes, but the little guy bit even tighter. Worried that she might lift it up if she pulled too hard, Chu Yun had no choice but to let go.

For some reason, Xiao Qi'an felt a little excited. He coughed lightly and said, "I think you have a connection with it, young lady. Why don't you think about it some more?"

The little guy was restless too, grabbing Chu Yun's legs with his front paws and rubbing his head against Chu Yun's side.

This is a fox that only knows how to act cute.

Not far away, there was a fox that had become a spirit, and Chu Yun felt a rare headache coming on.

She pulled the little fox into her arms, her expression reluctant, but her touch was very light, and she hummed in response to Xiao Qi'an.

She didn't look up, her eyelids were half-closed, and she seemed a little defiant. Xiao Qi'an's eyes were filled with a smile.

In the dim candlelight, a beautiful young girl sat sideways, a snow-white fox nestled in her arms. The white fur and fiery red dress complemented each other, creating a striking visual impact.

The girl's slender fingers stroked the fox's body, the bells on her wrists jingling, her expression unusually gentle.

The young man in the wheelchair gazed at the girl from afar, a smile playing on his lips.

After dealing with the assassin, Gu Huaizhi had just stepped into the hall when he saw the scene before him and paused slightly.

His arrival startled the people in the hall. Chu Yun glanced at him, then quickly looked away. The next moment, she stood up with the fox in her arms and said to Xiao Qi'an, "You two can continue your conversation. I'll be leaving now."

Xiao Qi'an suppressed his smile, calmed the strange feeling in his heart, and said in a low voice, "Take care, young lady."

The usually aloof girl was holding a docile fox, and for some reason, she was no longer as cold and unapproachable as before; instead, she seemed more gentle.

Gu Huaizhi watched Chu Yun walk towards him little by little, his eyes growing darker.

"Young Master Gu." He heard Chu Yun greet him softly, and then, like a butterfly, she fluttered past him without lingering.

The butterfly's light touch on the water's surface was an unintentional act, yet it stirred ripples in Gu Huaizhi's tranquil heart.

He thought to himself that this Miss Wen was indeed extremely beautiful, no wonder Qi An treated her differently. He should advise Qi An not to fall for her tricks.

He completely put aside the strange feelings in his heart.

Having made up his mind, Gu Huaizhi walked forward slowly, sat down, and calmly asked, "Did you give her that fox? I've never heard you mention it."

Xiao Qi'an didn't take it seriously, saying, "It's just a small matter."

"A trivial matter?" Gu Huaizhi's tone was enigmatic. "Why would you give her a fox for no reason?"

Xiao Qi'an glanced at him and said calmly, "It just so happens that the disciples in the manor went hunting today and gave me their prey to appraise. When I saw that fox, I suddenly thought of her and thought she would like it, so I gave it to her."

Gu Huaizhi lowered his eyes, "You do care about her."

Xiao Qi'an frowned. "Why are you talking so strangely?"

"It's nothing," Gu Huaizhi said casually. After a pause, he added, "Qi'an, Wen Chuyun's background is unknown. You must not trust her easily. If she uses sweet words to flatter you, you must be careful."

“I know, I will be careful in dealing with her.” Xiao Qi’an nodded, but couldn’t help but say something for Chu Yun, “However, with her personality, she wouldn’t go so far as to use sweet words or flatter me.”

"It's good that you know your limits." Gu Huaizhi twitched the corner of his mouth.

"How's the matter I asked you to handle going?" Xiao Qi'an didn't think too much about it, straightened his expression, and asked.

Gu Huaizhi: "Her moves are fierce, her movements are extremely fast, and her internal strength is profound. The martial arts she uses are unrelated to any school in the Central Plains martial arts world. Therefore, I deduce that she may be a person from outside the region."

“People from beyond this realm…” Xiao Qi’an murmured, tapping his fingers lightly on the armrest.

"Her weapon was a long whip, wrapped around her waist, which was barely noticeable unless you looked closely," Gu Huaizhi added.

Whip, foreign lands...

These two characteristics are not enough to deduce Chu Yun's identity.

"Alright, arrange for people to continue investigating her identity. Don't overlook any clues, and report back immediately if there's any news," Xiao Qi'an said.

"Don't worry, I will keep an eye on it. I won't be able to rest easy until I find out her identity." Gu Huaizhi frowned.

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