Chapter 2469

"Li Guangbi really values money over his life," Ouyang Tianyun sighed. "Wouldn't it be easier to just give him all his money in exchange for one antidote?"

"You have to realize she already paid a heavy price to bring Ying Xian out. There isn't much valuable left on her, so naturally, she refuses," Zhu Yanyi said, unsurprised.

Yan Aohan spoke calmly, "Well, now that Ying Xian is gone, we can relax a bit."

In truth, they were relaxed even before he left. Ying Xian hadn't brought them much pressure.

"Actually, it’s quite quiet here. Having people come to stir things up occasionally is nice. It adds some life," Zhu Yanyi said with a smile.

It seemed Zhu Yanyi treated Li Guangbi and her group like toys.

Zhu Yanyi hadn't spread the news about her poison duel with Ying Xian, but the demons of Ye Village knew about Li Guangbi’s visit and the outcome of their second arrival. Many had watched from outside the fence, seeing the result clearly.

They never expected that the unknown Zhu Yanyi would defeat not only Li Guangbi but also Ying Xian. Her fame spread rapidly, especially after Li Guangbi traded many good items for a single antidote. Her reputation deepened significantly.

Challengers came, but those seeking medical help or detoxification were far more numerous.

In just five years, Zhu Yanyi became quite famous in the demon realm. She still used the alias "Saint Hand Poison Doctor."

Initially, Lu Shen had been puzzled by this strange title. But she soon understood: "Saint Hand" referred to her incredible golden needle technique, and "Poison Doctor" summarized her abilities. It was a fitting alias.

Demons from distant parts of the realm came to Ye Village for treatment. The more patients she treated, the louder her fame grew. Naturally, the Fox Clan heard the news.

Silver Fox was slightly surprised. "Saint Hand Poison Doctor Zhu Yanyi?"

"Yes, Clan Leader. This Saint Hand Poison Doctor Zhu Yanyi is said to have extraordinary medical skills," reported Qianmian, a capable member of the Fox Clan.

Silver Fox waved his hand slightly. He hadn't expected Zhu Yanyi and her group to arrive in the demon realm. "Qianmian, ask Old Ma to investigate. Where is this Saint Hand Poison Doctor?"

Qianmian knelt quickly. "Yes, I will tell Old Ma immediately." Then he withdrew.

Silver Fox stood under a willow tree, watching leaves drift on the stream. His mind was far from peaceful.

Zhu Yanyi had arrived, which meant Yan Aohan was likely here too. What were they doing in the demon realm? If they were looking for him, why not visit the Fox Clan directly? If not, what was their purpose?

It wasn't that Silver Fox overthought things; some matters required consideration.

He knew that if Yan Aohan and Zhu Yanyi came as the Demon Emperor and Empress, they wouldn't remain low-profile under the alias of a poison doctor. According to Qianmian’s report, Zhu Yanyi appeared publicly as a demon cultivator.

"A group of fools. They can't even tell if she is a demon cultivator," Silver Fox thought with some dissatisfaction.

He knew that with Yan Aohan present, it was easy for Zhu Yanyi to disguise herself as a demon cultivator. Yet, hearing of their presence in the demon realm left him uneasy. His fox instincts told him that their arrival meant something significant was about to happen.

He felt he should meet Zhu Yanyi and Yan Aohan.

"Qianhuan."

A gentle voice and a charming figure made a softness appear on Silver Fox’s face.

"Lingshu, you’ve emerged from seclusion. How do you feel now?" Silver Fox walked over gently, holding Lingshu’s hand. he had always watched her efforts over the years.

A faint trace of frustration appeared on Lingshu’s face. "I tried to meditate, but my heart couldn’t settle. I realized practicing the Demon Scripture is useless. My cultivation isn’t improving. Qianhuan, if I can’t advance, when will I become an immortal?"

Lingshu was dissatisfied with her cultivation. She had worked hard but remained stuck at the Demon King stage, unable to break through.

Silver Fox smiled. "It’s okay. I will wait for you. I have many, many years left. I will surely wait until we ascend together."

Deep down, Silver Fox was uncertain. He felt he had forgotten something very important.

Lingshu looked at him. "Qianhuan, I saw you deep in thought when I arrived. Did something happen in the clan?"

"No. Zhu Yanyi and Yan Aohan have come to the demon realm. Zhu Yanyi is practicing medicine as a demon cultivator. The legend of the Saint Hand Poison Doctor is spreading throughout the demon realm. Oh, that alias belongs to Zhu Yanyi," Silver Fox explained. He didn’t hide this from Lingshu, as she and Zhu Yanyi had been sisters in a past life.

"You mean Suwen?" Lingshu naturally knew Zhu Yanyi’s past life was Suwen.

"Yes. But I feel their arrival means something is happening. I want to know why they are here. Would you like to come with me to see them?" Silver Fox asked. "Although Suwen has reincarnated, she was once your sister. Besides, the pill that awakened you was refined by her."

Lingshu’s eyes flickered slightly, then she shook her head. "I won’t go now. I feel I should focus on breaking through. You said Suwen is now a Medical Immortal. I also want to become an immortal. We should meet after we ascend. Meeting now feels wrong. Instead, please bring her a gift when you visit."

Silver Fox didn’t doubt Lingshu’s reasoning. Since Lingshu hadn’t met Zhu Yanyi in this life, feeling nervous was understandable. Zhu Yanyi was not the familiar Suwen of the past.

"Alright. I will go see them. If there are no issues, that’s best. If they have difficulties, I will help. That way, we might need this favor someday," Silver Fox said with a smile to Lingshu.

It had to be said that Silver Fox hadn’t changed. He rarely looked at things from other angles, often relying on suspicion to guess motives.