Chapter 1239

That afternoon, they visited Elder Chun and Elder Zhan.

Zhu Yanyi had already returned to the capital. The matter had not caused a stir, so few people knew that the legendary Little Divine Doctor had come back.

Upon returning to her residence, Zhu Yanyi’s first task was to prepare the medicine to cure the Chameleon Bacteria.

Although she did not have a hundred percent guarantee against Madam Feng’s Chameleon Bacteria and poison array, she was eighty or ninety percent confident. However, as Zhu Yanyi had said, Madam Feng would still have to endure some suffering.

Zhu Yanyi’s secret return was known to no one. Those who did know—whether the Big Boss or others—kept their mouths shut. Nevertheless, news soon spread that the Madam had recovered.

Madam Feng’s recovery set those plotting in the shadows to thinking.

"Boss, who do you think cured Madam Feng?" Old Ma asked, looking at Silver Fox, who was still drinking coffee.

"Who else? Zhu Yanyi must have returned," Silver Fox said with a faint smile. "Wasn't this matter led by the Holy Son? Seeing this result, I wonder what else she can do."

"Boss, don't look so gloating. People might notice," Old Ma reminded him helplessly.

Silver Fox glanced at Old Ma and laughed. "Old Ma, you’ve been by my side for years. Don’t you understand? I calculate every move carefully. I didn’t take this job precisely because I knew the Holy Son was leading it. I predicted this outcome long ago.

They thought the Little Divine Doctor had disappeared because she went silent. But think about it: Zhu Yanyi was only a child back then. If she hadn’t stayed quiet, she might have died young. So leaving was her best choice. In these two years, she must have grown stronger. Her return is natural. Now I’m curious to see what happens when we meet again."

She took another sip of coffee. "Old Ma, tell our people to stay silent. We must not be purged by the Capital Venerable Yanluo again, like a few years ago."

"What does the Capital Venerable Yanluo have to do with the Little Divine Doctor?" Old Ma asked, confused.

Silver Fox smiled faintly, a strange glint flashing in his brown eyes. "I’m curious too. But I know that a few years ago, the Capital Venerable Yanluo purged the capital. Though it wasn’t explicitly for Zhu Yanyi, everything felt eerie. So I suspect something related to her might happen again. There’s a Chinese saying: 'Carefulness ensures a long journey.' I’d rather be safe than have my elites wiped out by the Capital Venerable Yanluo."

Old Ma understood a bit more. "So you think the Capital Venerable Yanluo will purge the capital again?"

"I don’t know," Silver Fox answered stubbornly.

"Boss, you can’t be like this. Tell me some truth. How can I handle things if I don’t know the truth?" Old Ma looked distressed.

Following such a willful boss was tough, but Old Ma admitted it was why he submitted to him.

Silver Fox smiled, but his eyes held a look that made Old Ma afraid. "Old Ma, are you sure you want to know the truth from me?"

Old Ma wanted to nod, but seeing Silver Fox’s expression, he shook his head instinctively. "No, no. I’m just curious."

Silver Fox smiled. "Old Ma, knowing some things is useless to you." Seeing his coffee was empty, he stood up to brew more. As he worked, he asked, "How is Yin Mei?"

"You know Yin Mei has always been closer to the Holy Son than to you," Old Ma said seriously.

Silver Fox shook his head slightly. "Old Ma, you’ve been with me for years. Don’t you know Yin Mei? He wouldn’t truly be friends with the Holy Son. Watch closely. Now that the Holy Son is in trouble, Yin Mei will likely be the first to kick him while he’s down."

"Will Hua Tianyao be in danger?" Old Ma asked worriedly.

Silver Fox tilted his head. "Old Ma, you seem very concerned about Hua Tianyao."

Old Ma nodded without denying it. "I think both Hua Tianyao and Zhu Yanyi are true healers. I hope people like them stay well. If anyone must die, it should be the hypocrites and villains."

Silver Fox chuckled. "Hua Tianyao will be fine." He poured a fresh cup of coffee, adding no milk or sugar, and drank it directly. "You forgot that Hua Tianyao is with the Godfather now. I don’t know why the Godfather took him, but we both know his mysterious nature. He never hesitates between life and death. If he called Hua Tianyao, Hua Tianyao won’t die."

"That’s weird," Old Ma said directly. "How does the Godfather even know Hua Tianyao?"

"Who knows?" Silver Fox said casually. Then he added, "Since Zhu Yanyi is back in the capital, I must find a way to meet her. Old Ma, make arrangements."

Meanwhile, Zhu Yanyi and Yan Aohan had already gone to Wudang Mountain.

The mountain paths at Wudang were still narrow, not as wide or smooth as in later times. Some parts had steps, others did not, making the trail feel primitive. Walking up was quite painful.

Zhu Yanyi walked slowly. "Last time, the fortune sticks at Yuzhen Palace halfway up seemed very accurate. Should we go check them out this time?"

"Are you bored and looking for trouble?" Yan Aohan looked at her speechlessly.

Zhu Yanyi laughed. "I just want to see if my fate is good and if the sticks are accurate."

"You are the Medical Buddha Girl. Do you need fortune sticks?" Yan Aohan smiled. "Unless you’re asking for a marriage stick."

"Go away," Zhu Yanyi laughed and scolded. She checked the direction and pointed to a small, rarely used path. "Let’s go this way. I remember meeting Tian Tan on this path last time."

"Last time" referred to two years ago, when Yan Aohan had brought her to Wudang Mountain to learn wilderness survival.