kvmb Chapter 329 This name isn't considered fateful?
Chapter 329 This name isn't considered fateful?
After hearing the chief's words, the old man also became somewhat curious about Lu Yangyang.
"So what does the leader plan to do? Let her go, or wait and see? I heard you brought someone else back today, what's that about?"
“That kid was acting suspiciously in the mountains, so I had someone bring him back. The newly appointed Governor-General of Jiangnan is a ruthless character, and I suspect he might take action against the stronghold.” The leader frowned and said in a deep voice, “We absolutely cannot afford any mistakes at this time.”
The old man exclaimed in surprise, "So the chief suspects that these two people brought back today are very likely related to the newly appointed Governor-General of Jiangnan?"
“Their whereabouts are suspicious, and it’s hard to say what will happen. Let’s lock them up and observe them for now. Although there aren’t many people in the stronghold now, most of them are brothers who have followed us for many years. Even for their safety, we must be cautious,” the chief replied.
The old man sighed: "That's true, but a mountain stronghold can't last forever. The reason our Wangshan Stronghold has been able to survive all these years is because it's small. If no one pays attention, it's fine, but once it attracts the attention of the government, I'm afraid... If the Governor of Jiangnan really intends to suppress bandits, the chief should make plans as soon as possible."
The leader sneered, "Plans? What plans could I possibly have? If that corrupt official dares to come, I'll dismiss my men and fight him to the death. What a load of crap, this imperial court! A bunch of incompetent officials holding positions of power!"
"That's not quite right. The Crown Prince has accomplished a lot over the years, but unfortunately..." The old man shook his head and didn't continue.
The leader also fell silent, which was unusual for him.
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Wen Qingqing and Lu Yangyang had been arguing for a while, but because she was really bored, she went over and poked Lu Yangyang's arm, and took out a small bottle from her sleeve: "Here, wound medicine. In this rainy season, if you don't treat your wound, it will easily become infected."
Afraid that Lu Yangyang wouldn't believe her, she poured out a little for her to smell: "I'm not lying to you, this is real medicine."
Lu Yangyang reached out and took it. "Thank you."
Then, with one hand, he pulled open his collar and was about to pour the medicine onto his shoulder with his hands behind his back.
"Hey, wait a minute, let me help you!" Wen Qingqing thought this girl was really strange. After arriving in Da Zhao, she had traveled to many places and met many people, but Lu Yangyang was definitely the most special one.
After Wen Qingqing finished applying the medicine to Lu Yangyang, she couldn't help but ask, "You still haven't told me your name?"
"Lu Yangyang." This time, Lu Yangyang didn't hide anything.
Wen Qingqing's eyes widened: "Lu Yangyang, then we're destined to be together!"
Lu Yangyang turned her head in confusion: "What kind of fate?"
"Wen Qingqing, Lu Yangyang, aren't these names a perfect match?" Wen Qingqing said excitedly, "Why don't we become sworn sisters? I've wanted a little sister for a long time, but my mother only has me as her child. I really envy other families that have brothers and sisters."
Lu Yangyang said in disbelief, "There are so many people in this world with similar names, and even people with the exact same name. Does that mean we're destined to be together? You don't even know who I am, yet you want to become sworn brothers with me. Tell me the truth, how did you get here from your so-called fairy island? Could it be that you've been wandering in the mountains all this time and have never left?"
With such a naive appearance, she'd be sold out and still be counting the money for the seller. Lu Yangyang has seen fools before, but she's never seen anyone this foolish.
They'd only known each other for less than an hour, and they'd already sworn brotherhood? She really wanted to crack open her head and see what was inside! It made her feel like it would be really unfair of her to lie to her.
Hearing this, Wen Qingqing glared at her resentfully: "Am I such a casual person? I just feel that you are very different, but I can't quite put my finger on it. It's just that although you threatened me just now, you didn't really want to hurt me. I'm very sensitive to this. Anyone who really wanted to hurt me would be buried with tall grass by now."
Lu Yangyang: "..."
That's true. After all, who would have thought that this Little Fairy Doctor was actually a poison expert? If she had truly harbored any ill will towards her, her body would probably be cold by now.
Lu Yangyang hesitated for a moment before deciding to tell the truth: "There's no need for a sworn brotherhood. If you really are from the Immortal Mountain, I need the Mist Leaf Vine and the Soul-Sustaining Grass. Name your price. If I can do it, I'll trade with you. If I can't, then pretend I didn't mention it."
"Name your price?" Wen Qingqing looked at Lu Yangyang's serious expression and asked curiously, "Would you even be willing to take my life?"
Lu Yangyang answered without hesitation, "Yes."
Wen Qingqing exclaimed in disbelief: "You'd risk your life for just these two herbs?"
“Of course I’ll take my life. Even if you’re unwilling to make the deal, I’ll find a way to find the immortal mountain to seek the medicine. But if one day I have to choose between you and me, I’m willing to give up my life,” Lu Yangyang said after thinking for a moment.
She has always valued her life above all else since childhood, how could she possibly not want it? If Wen Qingqing were to ask her to trade her life for it now, she definitely wouldn't.
If she could do it herself, why would she sacrifice her own life?
Unless there comes a day when she truly cannot do it, but she insists on doing it, then she is willing to risk her life.
His Highness was willing to risk his life for her safety, and she had no way to repay him but to do so with the same sentiment.
Wen Qingqing excitedly patted Lu Yangyang's shoulder hard: "I knew I hadn't misjudged you! You're a loyal friend! I'm definitely going to be your friend!"
Despite the pain, Lu Yangyang asked softly, "Are the herbs given away for free?"
Wen Qingqing quickly withdrew her hand sheepishly and coughed awkwardly, "Giving it away for free isn't impossible, but you have to do me a favor. I've heard that the Miao villages in the southwest are full of poisonous insects, and I've been eyeing them for a long time, but I'm too scared to go in alone. If you come with me, I'll go back and get the medicine for you, how about it?"
Lu Yangyang hurriedly said, "Is it a deal?"
Wen Qingqing: "You just agreed? That place is very dangerous? Otherwise, I wouldn't have asked you if you were willing to risk your life!"
"If you dare to go, why wouldn't I dare to go!" Lu Yangyang was also going to the southwest anyway, so this was just a convenient route, but she didn't need to tell Wen Qingqing about it.
Wen Qingqing excitedly hugged her tightly: "Waaah, you're such a wonderful person! Don't you really want to call me 'sister'? I'll protect you for life, really!"
Lu Yangyang: "...Sister."
Wen Qingqing: "?"
Just then, a burst of excited laughter came from outside the door: "Everyone, gather up quickly! We've hunted a big guy today, a wild boar weighing several hundred pounds!"
Lu Yangyang blinked and turned to look at her newly-born "older sister": "Come on, time to get to work."
"What kind of work is this?" Wen Qingqing asked, puzzled.
Lu Yangyang rubbed her hands together and stood up: "Of course they brought me meat specifically to test me. If I don't eat more, wouldn't all their efforts be for nothing?"