"So, Grandpa Yao is likely within that so-called Holy Clan organization," Zhu Yanyi concluded.
"Yes," Yan Aohan nodded. "I’m curious. You gave the Silver Fox the Blue Enchantress poison, but why not this Yin Mei?"
Zhu Yanyi explained, "Even with the Blue Enchantress, they didn’t catch anyone in the country. They clearly have skilled detoxifiers there. The Blue Enchantress’s ingredients are simple; if they try hard, they can make an antidote. So, I didn’t use it. Instead, I used Mu Lingxi. I added diluted Poison Spring liquid to it. That is the King of Poisons. Unless one has the Spirit Spring and Medicine Spring like me, it can never be cured. I said Grandpa Yao could suppress it because I once gave him a recipe for the Hundred-Poison Antidote Pill. If he makes it well, it can suppress the poison. But Grandpa Yao never carries the recipe with him, so it’s hard for others to get it. Most importantly, the antidote requires fresh herbs. One ingredient is called Kongling. This herb only grows in high-altitude areas. I analyzed that in our Huaxia, it should only be found in the Zangdu Plateau. I thought if we pay attention to that area, we might find clues."
"Understood," Yan Aohan nodded slightly. "Leave this to me. I’ll have people monitor that area and inform you immediately if there’s any news."
"Good." Zhu Yanyi knew she currently had no one to rely on but Yan Aohan. So, when Ma Tianliang wanted to acknowledge her as her master, she agreed after a brief thought. No matter what, having her own forces would be convenient. Besides, the Ma family, as descendants of Ma Liang, were definitely not ordinary people.
A day later, Zhu Yanyi, Yan Aohan, and Dong Bocao left the island. Ma Tianliang came to see them off, agreeing to meet Zhu Yanyi in the capital later.
Zhu Yanyi and Yan Aohan returned without alerting anyone. Dong Bocao went straight home. Zhu Yanyi and Yan Aohan returned to the courtyard house.
"Actually, I have class tomorrow. I might as well go to the residential compound," Zhu Yanyi said, sorting through the items brought back. Most were gifts from Ma Tianliang, including many herbs, custard powder, cocoa, and coffee. However, Zhu Yanyi disliked the taste of cocoa and coffee.
"Are you taking all this there? Why not sort it out? Leave the useless items here and take only what’s useful," Yan Aohan said directly. "Also, don’t worry about being late for class tomorrow. I’ll drive you to school."
Zhu Yanyi patted her cheek. "Oh, I just missed the mid-term exams before I left. I wonder how my grades are?"
"Are you worried about your grades?" Yan Aohan smiled lightly. "Your grades are good. You’re reportedly first again. Even your essay was used as a model sample." Yan Aohan always kept track of Zhu Yanyi’s news, so while she didn’t know her results, he did.
"Sigh, I knew it. Every time I write an essay, this happens," Zhu Yanyi said. She wasn’t being arrogant; it was just experience.