Pill Refinement (5)

"What if I told you that I could heal your throat completely?"

Gu Ruoyun smiled and her clear, bright eyes shone with confidence.

Hearing this, Elder Yu burst out laughing, "Even I am incapable of healing my wound. If such a young lady like you truly have such an ability, you deserve my respect!"

Even an idiot could hear the sarcasm in Elder Yu’s voice.

I intended on taking it easy on her in this wager, but it seems that this little girl is arrogant and conceited, he thought. If I don’t teach her a lesson, it would be detrimental to her personal growth in the future.

Gu Ruoyun thought nothing of it, only smiled and said, "If you don’t believe me, I can administer your medication. I only need a specific type of medication, and you’ll be cured in half an hour. Of course, if I’m able to successfully heal a wound that you yourself could not cure, it shows that you’ve lost and the Hundred Herb Hall shall belong to me."

"Alright!" Elder Yu laughed mockingly, "Since you want to gamble, then I’ll entertain you. Take whatever herbs you need from the Hundred Herb Hall. I don’t believe that any medicine could possibly work within a day. This simply defies common sense."

Gu Ruoyun said nothing, only smiled. She took a piece of paper and listed down over ten types of herbs, and handed the paper to Shopkeeper Zhao, "Please take these herbs, boil them in a pot and serve the mixture to Elder Yu. I guarantee that within half an hour, he’ll be free of his affliction."

In her past life, it was true that Gu Ruoyun had no experience in pill refinement, but she sought tutelage in medicine from a famous doctor. That doctor was well-known throughout the East Peak Mainland, even far more superior than those of the West Spirit Mainland.

And she was his favorite disciple. So naturally, he taught her everything he knew.

Shopkeeper Zhao held the list of ingredients in his hand, and glanced at Elder Yu. Upon seeing his nod of approval, Shopkeeper Zhao promptly scurried off to collect the herbs.

"Young lady," Elder Yu frowned, paused in silence, then spoke, "Even though I’m not particularly fond of your conceited attitude, there is something I must warn you about."

"What is it?"

"Beware of the Gu Family!"

At this moment, a never-before-seen wave of seriousness took over Elder Yu’s face, making Gu Ruoyun feel very uncomfortable.

"Why would you say that?"

"The Gu Family is not as simple as you think it is," Elder Yu raised his head towards Gu Ruoyun, "If the rumors about you are true, perhaps I would not say this to you. But from what I can tell, you are not a weak or useless good-for-nothing! You may be a bit egotistical, but you are also smart! Your father’s death may have had something to do with the Gu Family…"

Gu Ruoyun’s heart trembled, slowly clenching her hand into a fist. She then took a deep breath and relaxed.

"Elder Yu, did you know my father?"

"No," Elder Yu shook his head, "I never knew your father, I only admired him. He was a real man who was willing to protect the woman he loved at any cost! Unfortunately, the heavens were envious of such great talent, and geniuses will always suffer the wrath of the envious. That is all I can tell you, little girl. Whether you want to believe me or not, that is entirely up to you."

Actually, Elder Yu dearly wished to reveal her true identity to her. But he knew that it was not his place to do so.

The Dongfang Family is indeed powerful, and geniuses in the family were as many as the number of hairs on a cow. Not just anyone had the rights to enter the family. Years ago, Gu Tian approval from the Dongfang Family was simply because his innate talent far surpassed the rest.

Unless Gu Ruoyun was just as talented as her father, the Dongfang Family would never accept her…

"Elder Yu, regardless of your relationship with my father, I just want to say, thank you for your warning. But in some matters… I have a pretty good grasp on what’s going on."

The Gu Family were a snobbish bunch of people. That was why they placed great value towards their family member’s abilities.

If what Elder Yu says is true, then why would the Gu Family do such a thing? She wondered, If he was trying to deceive me, what are his motives?