BTTH: Death Letter From The Future

Mo Cheng didn't return all night, and for the next few days, there was no news. Both Yun Leng and Gu He had already guessed the outcome.

On the surface, they appeared indifferent, but as for what they truly thought, only they knew.

Particularly on the fourth day, when the royal family used thunderous methods to sweep through the Mo family in Salt City, it made the two of them wonder: Was this a warning from the royal family?

Many people turned their gaze toward the Yunlan Sect. After all, the Mo family had been associated with them. Even though the royal family was justified in exposing the Mo family's misdeeds, which pleased the public, it also damaged Yunlan Sect's reputation.

As the saying goes, "You don't hit a dog without considering its owner." This saying is even more relevant on the Dou Qi Continent.

What was surprising, however, was that Yun Leng, the grand elder of the Yunlan Sect, who usually cared about face and was outwardly forceful, did not express any opinion this time. Instead, he obediently responded to the outside world with Yun Yun's words:

"For pests like the Mo family, who act wickedly under the banner of Yunlan Sect, next time, the royal family need only inform us. Yunlan Sect will personally clean them up and give everyone an explanation."

In response, Yao Ye gave a simple reply.

"Oh, alright."

Meanwhile, Chen Guan and his companions had already returned to the familiar place of the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

"Young master, here's the fire fox you wanted."

The Wang brothers each brought back their catch, somewhat puzzled. Was this creature really that tasty?

They had noticed it last time while protecting the young man. He seemed to have a peculiar fondness for fire foxes, a rather strange habit.

The two were three-star Dou Spirits, already top-tier experts in the Jia Ma Empire, surpassing ninety-nine percent of the population.

At first, the Wang brothers thought they were pretty impressive, but after watching the grand elder of the Mo family perform his monkey act a few days ago, they realized that being a Dou Spirit might not be so great after all.

They weren't the best, but they weren't the worst either.

In other places, that might be enough, but by the young man's side, they had no room to showcase their strength. The only thing they could do was help with chores.

Chen Guan smiled and accepted the catch. "Thank you."

Skillfully, he slaughtered the fire fox, skinned and gutted it, and marinated the meat. Before long, the fragrant aroma filled the air as it roasted over the prepared charcoal fire.

The entire process was so smooth that it made the two brothers wonder if he'd done this before. They exchanged glances, realizing that even helping with chores seemed beyond their abilities.

"Brother Wang, you two don't need to follow me tonight. After eating, go to town and buy supplies for the desert. I'll meet you at the inn after finishing my business."

Packing up one of the roasted foxes, Chen Guan headed straight for Qingshan Town, making his way to the Thousand Medicine Pavilion.

The brothers nodded silently, fully understanding his purpose.

Ah, youth—it reminded them of the girl by the lake in Stardou Forest back in the day.

"Old Wang, how do you think Xiao Wu is doing now? I regret not making a move back then. Otherwise, I wouldn't have left her to that Tang guy. When I saw them last, their kid was already running around. Don't you regret it? I know you had thoughts about her too."

Wang Yan shook his head. He was a cold man.

"Not even a bit?" Wang Dalang didn't believe him. "Why? Have you moved on?"

Wang Yan replied, "I just find her even more charming now."

"..."

(T/N: …)

Thousand Medicine Pavilion.

Chen Guan first met with Manager Chang, informing him that he would no longer be purchasing Yellow Lotus essence.

Originally, he didn't mind letting Thousand Medicine Pavilion earn an extra month as agreed, but Manager Chang was more tactful than expected and agreed to terminate the deal at any time.

Unable to refuse the kind offer, Chen Guan accepted.

Upstairs, he noticed that Little Fairy Doctor's "clinic" was full. Rather than joining the crowd, he took out the Seven-Colored Poison Sutra and read while waiting.

From the mercenaries' grumblings, he learned that last night, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group had a small skirmish with the Lion Mercenary Group.

Chen Guan shook his head slightly, unconcerned.

In the original story, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group was just a stepping stone for Xiao Yan, a minor villain.

But to Chen Guan, they hadn't bothered him, and because Little Fairy Doctor hadn't encountered that cave, there had been no conflict between her and the mercenary groups. Everything was peaceful.

Given the circumstances, he had no interest in wasting energy on meaningless matters.

Mercenary groups like these were abundant in the Jia Ma Empire, and none of them had clean hands. They were like wild grass—impossible to completely eliminate.

Such was the law of survival. A saint wouldn't last long in this world; there was no need to split hairs.

Shifting his attention back to the poison sutra in his hand, Chen Guan wasn't reading it for the first time, but his growing knowledge gave him fresh insights.

For instance, he noticed that some poison recipes bore a certain similarity to alchemist formulas.

In fact, for a few of the poisons, he thought that with slight adjustments to the ingredients, he could probably turn them into a toxic pill.

Or, by swapping the ingredients for ones with opposing properties, he might even create a decent pill with beneficial effects.

Letting his imagination run wild cost nothing, and Chen Guan allowed his mind to wander with strange, fantastical ideas.

Before he knew it, over an hour had passed, and the mercenaries had all left.

Little Fairy Doctor stretched as she walked out, her slender waist looking fragile enough to break. Seeing someone still sitting outside, she quickly composed herself, returning to her gentle demeanor.

"Chen Guan?!"

She was about to ask a question when the young man looked up, and she instantly recognized him, her face lighting up with a smile.

Having a friend visit from afar truly brings joy.

Infected by her cheerfulness, Chen Guan smiled just as broadly, feeling unusually relaxed.

The connection between him and Little Fairy Doctor felt different from others—initial surprise turned to deep affection over time.

Perhaps it had to do with them being each other's only friends.

"Are you out training again?"

Leading him into her clinic, Little Fairy Doctor casually asked.

Chen Guan made himself at home, pulling up a chair and sitting down even faster than she did, taking out the dinner he had prepared.

"No, I'm headed to the Tagore Desert. I took a detour just to visit you. How's that for friendship?"

Little Fairy Doctor sat opposite him, skillfully drawing a shiny dagger from a drawer and quickly slicing the fire fox meat. In less than a minute, she had two plates ready.

She grabbed a piece with her hand and popped it into her mouth, savoring it. The familiar flavor brought her great satisfaction.

"Why are you going to the Tagore Desert?"

"Chasing opportunities."

"That sounds dangerous. I heard the Snake People live there. Are you going alone? Didn't Princess Yao Ye send someone to protect you? By the way, when you disappeared last time, I was really curious—what's your relationship with Princess Yao Ye?"

It seemed women had a natural inclination for gossip. Usually so quiet and ladylike, Little Fairy Doctor surprised him by speaking so much at once.

"She's my sister."

"Biological?"

"No, not by blood, but she's like a real sister."

For some reason, upon hearing this answer, Little Fairy Doctor felt quite pleased.

Hmm, the meat seemed to taste even better.

(End of Chapter)

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