Chapter 65: The Demon’s Target

Hua Xuedie had already prepared herself to die.

Even if there was a miraculous elixir right in front of her that could save her life, she did not want to take it.

Ye Shiyuan paused for a moment, then turned around and walked out of the room.

Bai He and Madam Hua were still waiting outside.

"Brother, how is Miss Hua’s condition?"

"She is not in serious danger. She only needs to take this pill and rest for some time, and she will be fine. However, there is one troubling matter that requires Madam Hua’s help." Ye Shiyuan placed the pill in Madam Hua’s hands.

"Miss Hua refuses to take the medicine. There is nothing I can do about it. I will leave this matter in your hands."

Madam Hua carefully took the pill with both hands. "Thank you, Doctor."

"Mother."

As soon as the words fell, someone called out to Madam Hua.

Her expression turned extremely grim, but she still turned to look and she saw Sima Qian had returned.

"Mother, these two are..."

"Oh, these two came to treat Xiao Xue’s illness. They have already examined her and are about to leave."

Sima Qian’s smile remained unchanged.

Bai He looked at his face and could not help but admit that he was indeed a rare and handsome man.

But those eyes... Bai He found herself inexplicably disliking them.

Those eyes seemed far too calculating.

In terms of appearance, perhaps he was on par with Ye Shiyuan, but the spirit in those eyes completely fell short.

Not only that, even the fox demon seemed slightly stunned upon seeing Ye Shiyuan.

"So it’s the doctor. I wonder if my lady’s illness can really be cured."

Ye Shiyuan held Bai He’s hand and spoke slowly, "Miss Hua is unharmed. She only needs to rest for a while."

"Mother, from now on, don’t let any inexplicable people enter the residence. I will personally cure my lady’s illness. I promise I will make her well."

Even though Sima Qian said this, Madam Hua still wore an expression of disbelief.

She took the medicine that Ye Shiyuan had given her and turned to leave.

Bai He and Ye Shiyuan followed closely.

Sima Qian revealed a meaningful smile, then opened the door and walked in.

When Hua Xuedie saw him, fear appeared on her face.

"My lady."

"You... you mustn’t harm them. They only came to treat my illness. They have done nothing else."

Sima Qian poured a cup of tea for Hua Xuedie, then slowly walked toward her. "My lady, what are you saying? What would I do to them? Those incompetent doctors know nothing about your condition. Only I can truly cure you completely."

Hua Xuedie watched him approaching and suddenly, from beneath her pillow, she drew a dagger.

With a clean and practiced motion, she held the dagger across her own neck.

"I warn you, don’t come any closer, or I will die right before your eyes."

Sima Qian had seen this scene countless times before.

He put down the teacup, showing no anger, and said, "My lady, have I treated you poorly? Why do you do this to me? We are husband and wife—why not allow me to be near you..."

"You are not... you deceived me. Otherwise, I would never have married you, never..."

Sima Qian’s gaze met hers and Hua Xuedie’s eyes instantly went blank.

She then let him approach, without resisting.

Sima Qian reached her side and took the dagger from her hands.

"My lady, don’t say things that make me angry. I have done nothing. It was your own will to marry me."

...

Madam Hua directly took out gold and handed it to Bai He and Ye Shiyuan.

"You two must leave quickly."

"Madam Hua, isn’t this too hasty? You haven’t even made your lady take what you intended. How can you trust me and my brother so completely? What if we were deceivers?"

Seeing so much gold, Bai He was not shocked at all.

Instead, he found the situation increasingly strange.

"You must leave quickly. My son-in-law is a strange man. If he discovers you, he will not let you leave in peace."

"Before this, there have been many doctors either they died or they went mad... I don’t want you to repeat the same fate."

Bai He nodded, finally understanding. "Madam Hua, you mean that any doctor who has treated Miss Hua is bound to have an accident, right?"

Madam Hua nodded with a face full of worry.

Bai He looked up at Ye Shiyuan and raised an eyebrow. "Brother, shall we leave first?"

"Yes, let’s go first."

Bai He and Ye Shiyuan did not take the money.

Before leaving, they simply instructed that the medicine must somehow be given to Miss Hua and then they departed.

Madam Hua was somewhat puzzled.

Normally, if anyone heard such a thing, would they really be so cheerful?

They are truly strange and abnormal people.

Bai He’s happiness, of course, had a reason.

"The doctors who met with accidents, it was definitely not by chance. Since that Demon has already set its sights on us, we only need to wait in a quiet, deserted place at night. Soon enough, it will appear as expected."

Ye Shiyuan nodded. "Yes, Master is right."

"Let’s return to the inn first, and properly discuss this with Fourth Senior Brother. Tonight, we will capture him and bring him to justice."

Bai He grasped at the air, as if the success had already been achieved.

A faint smile appeared on Ye Shiyuan’s face. "Master, remember to let the Xuantian Barrier protect you. Fourth Elder, other senior brothers, and I will be able to handle him."

Everything Bai He said was correct and Ye Shiyuan agreed.

Only one thing troubled him, Bai He’s safety.

That Demon, when the time came, would undoubtedly focus all its attention on him.

Ye Shiyuan feared that he might not be able to protect him in the moment.

"I know. I will take care of my own safety. I still have many magical treasures, so don’t worry."