Chapter 2391

As the Queen of the Underworld, deciding life and death was effortless for Zhu Yanyi. If she did not wish to save someone, their death was even easier.

In truth, Zhu Yanyi had not used poison on that man earlier. She had merely spoken casually, intending to prepare medicine, only to find him already dead. At that moment, she realized that with Yan Aohan’s return to his position, her words now held the power to determine life and death. She could grant life with a word, or take it away with another.

Life and death hung on a single sentence. Yet, Zhu Yanyi felt no regret in sealing that man’s fate. She had disgusted her.

A person who disgusted her had no reason to live.

Zhu Yanyi raised an eyebrow slightly and walked away. How the others would report this to the Fu family was of no concern to her. Her cultivation had reached the Golden Immortal stage, placing her as a mid-tier immortal in the Immortal Realm. Even if the Fu family possessed Immortal Sages, they would unlikely bother to appear for a stranger. Immortal Sages were rare and would not casually descend to deal with an unknown medical cultivator.

“You are saying this medical cultivator poisoned Third Brother and then left arrogantly?” Fu Shaokai, the young master of the Fu family, managed many of the clan’s affairs.

“Yes.” The speaker was one of the men who had been secretly following the deceased man.

“Have you seen this medical cultivator? What kind of person do you think she is?” Fu Shaokai asked curiously.

“We could not see through her cultivation. We estimate she is at least at the late stage of Heavenly Immortal. Furthermore, her poison techniques are incredibly profound. We did not even see her strike, yet Third Brother died instantly, her soul and body completely annihilated. It was terrifying.” The man recalled the scene, still trembling with fear.

Fu Shaokai pondered for a moment, then waved his hand. “You may go rest. I understand the situation and have a plan.”

The messenger bowed and left.

Fu Xin, a trusted subordinate, approached. “Young Master, are we ignoring this?”

“This medical cultivator went to treat Du Yuanlang. We do not know Du Yuanlang’s current condition. Given the severity of our attack, Du Yuanlang should have no chance of recovery. I only had that man targeted to send a warning, to deter others from treating Du Yuanlang. It seems I underestimated this medical cultivator.” Fu Shaokai was not foolish.

Fu Xin said, “Young Master, why focus on the medical cultivator? Our target is Du Yuanlang. Moreover, a medical cultivator skilled in poison is not to be trifled with, regardless of cultivation level.”

Fu Shaokai did not argue. “We have offended this medical cultivator regardless.”

“Should I lead men to hunt her down?” Fu Xin asked.

Fu Shaokai looked at her. “She headed toward the teleportation array, meaning she has left the Nanhua region. Even if you wanted to pursue her, you could not find her. Besides, we only know she calls herself the Saintly Demon Doctor. We know nothing else. What would we even be looking for?”

“What is your intention, Young Master?” Fu Xin asked curiously.

Fu Shaokai replied calmly, “No special intention. Since she has left, let it be. We must distinguish between primary and secondary goals. Our target is Du Yuanlang. As long as she remains crippled, what does it matter to us if a medical cultivator comes and goes?”

Fu Shaokai’s thoughts were simple. As long as Du Yuanlang remained disabled, she would rise above the other young masters of the Nanhua noble families. However, human calculation often fails against fate. She never imagined that although Zhu Yanyi had only appeared twice, she had prescribed medicine the first time, and the second time, she had refined the Jade Immortal Pill and fully healed Du Yuanlang.

Thus, blind confidence is rarely a good thing.

Leaving Fu Shaokai aside, Zhu Yanyi returned to the No-Man’s Land and entered her Suiyuan Pharmacy.

To her surprise, there was an extra person inside—a strange man.

Zhu Yanyi looked at the young stranger, who was chatting happily with Leng Yunyan. She walked in with a calm, expressionless face.

“Master.” Ge Yanyan saw Zhu Yanyi first.

Then Leng Yunyan noticed her, smiling brightly. “Master.”

Zhu Yanyi looked at Ge Yanyan, then at Leng Yunyan. “Do you have nothing to say?”

Ge Yanyan was startled. She looked at Zhu Yanyi and hurriedly explained, “Master, we only found her collapsed at the door and brought her in.”

“What does it matter to you if she collapsed at the door? Unless she entered on her own accord, she is never a patient of my Suiyuan Pharmacy.” Zhu Yanyi looked at Ge Yanyan. “You may leave.”

Ge Yanyan was shocked. Leng Yunyan, standing nearby, also froze. She quickly said, “Master, it is my fault. I saw her on the ground and pulled her in.”

“It is not about right or wrong. Your family coming here was an accident. I originally thought keeping you might be useful, at least having extra helpers. But in reality, you have treated this place as a refuge. Since that is the case, you no longer need to stay. I have the right to ask you to leave.” Zhu Yanyi was never overly kind-hearted.

She acted according to her heart. She had initially kept the Leng family because she had kidnapped them, creating a karmic bond that needed resolution. “After I cured your poison, our karma was settled. I am lazy and convenient, so I let you stay to save me effort. But today, you allowed someone into the Suiyuan Pharmacy without my permission. Therefore, you must leave.”

“This Fairy, Aunt Ge and Yunyan only saved me because I was being hunted. It was an act of kindness.” The young man looked at Zhu Yanyi, her eyes shifting, hiding her true thoughts.

“This is not a place for just anyone. If they saved you, they must bear that karma. It does not mean my Suiyuan Pharmacy must bear it. Leave.” Zhu Yanyi spoke calmly, urging them to go again.

“Master.” Leng Yunyan had never imagined being driven away.

“Master.” Leng Manshuang and Leng Yunchong rushed out. “Master, it is all our fault. Please punish us.”

Zhu Yanyi smiled faintly. “There is no punishment. You call me Master, but in your hearts, you do not truly accept me as such. I do not mind. We were merely passing acquaintances. However, the sovereignty of this place belongs to me. I dislike strangers entering my Suiyuan Pharmacy. Since you made decisions beyond your authority, you may leave. Our fate ends here.”