Chapter 2392

Cold Manshuang’s face changed slightly, and he dropped to his knees immediately. "Master, I sincerely acknowledge you as my master."

"Cold Manshuang, you are a smart person. You know that here, I provide your family with a peaceful life. But you forget that I only brought you here. Neither you nor the others truly consider me your master. You only want my name and a place to stay."

Zhu Yanyi pointed out the truth coldly.

Cold Manshuang shook his head. "Master, it is not like that. We truly respect you."

"I believe you," Zhu Yanyi nodded. "But you do not want to bow your heads."

Zhu Yanyi’s eyes were very clear. Her clear gaze made Cold Manshuang and the others dare not look into her eyes.

A hint of mockery appeared at the corner of Zhu Yanyi’s mouth. "Actually, when I kidnapped you, the moment you came out of the box, I saw it. You are arrogant because of your status. It makes you unable to bow to anyone. Even though you say daily that you are relaxed now and living comfortably, you are not saying this to me. You are saying it to yourselves.

You need these words to prove that your choice was not wrong. But you cannot overcome this hurdle in your hearts. You believe your family are people from high-status noble families. So, you never truly intended to acknowledge me as your master. Naturally, there is no master-servant contract between us."

Zhu Yanyi smiled slightly. "I have been waiting all along, waiting for you to show your true colors. But strangely, you never did. I wanted to see what your goal was."

Zhu Yanyi pointed to the young man nearby. "Your goal should be her, right?"

"No, we just met Brother Xinluo," Cold Yunyan said.

Zhu Yanyi nodded slightly to Cold Yunyan. "I naturally believe you. But that is between you and her. It does not mean your parents just met her."

Zhu Yanyi pointed to the door. "I have always planted medicinal herbs beside my door. Without my technique, forcing it open requires considerable cultivation. At least, the cultivation must not be lower than a Golden Immortal. Generally, unless absolutely necessary, a stranger would not need to open the door this way. But you did."

Zhu Yanyi looked at Cold Manshuang. "I told you that around my Suiyuan Pharmacy, there are all formations. Only those who follow fate can enter. Otherwise, even at the door, they cannot see this place. You clearly knew this answer, but you brought someone in. Why? Was it really because of your kindness?"

Zhu Yanyi sneered. "I do not believe people can be truly that kind. Even if one person is kind, others may not have such kind thoughts. But in fact, you did it. And you did it when you were down and out. This shows that you know this person, or you have a connection with her. Or it can be inferred that you have a way to contact her.

But you also know that my Suiyuan Pharmacy is not a place anyone can enter. Even at the door, they may not be able to enter. So, you only brought him to the door. If he could see it, that was best. If not, you pulled him in directly. Anyway, as long as you do not leave this door, you can stay here forever."

Zhu Yanyi looked at Cold Manshuang, then at Ge Yanyan. Her gaze moved from Cold Yunchong to Cold Yunyan, and finally to Xinluo. "Do I need to continue?"

"Master, we plotted against you," Cold Manshuang admitted. "But we had no other choice."

"No need to explain to me. Any explanation is useless. I still say the same thing: leave. This is the last thing I want to say, because you are no longer useful here." Zhu Yanyi looked at Cold Manshuang.

"No, we cannot leave. Outside, we have no good place to go," Ge Yanyan objected directly.

"Not leaving?" Zhu Yanyi looked at Ge Yanyan. "You seem to have forgotten that this is my place. I can let you stay, and naturally, I can make you leave."

"Master, we just need to hide for a while," Cold Manshuang said seriously. "Just for a little while longer."

Zhu Yanyi smiled lightly. "I am afraid of trouble, so I do not like to keep trouble. Besides, what is there worth my helping you for?"

"You have become a cloud. Are you not afraid of trouble?" Cold Manshuang asked.

"Being a cloud is fun, not trouble." Zhu Yanyi looked at Cold Manshuang, seeing her expression that she would not understand her. "Alright, you leave." She waved her hand, and the door opened. "Go. Staying here will not benefit you."

Cold Manshuang’s family of four, plus Xinluo, did not expect Zhu Yanyi to be so heartless.

Cold Yunyan’s voice trembled. "Master, do you really not want us anymore?"

"You never belonged to me. How can there be wanting or not wanting?" Zhu Yanyi smiled lightly. "Besides, you had better leave. Because saying this in front of me is fine. But if my husband comes back and hears it, she will be angry."

"That excuse is not good at all," Cold Yunyan said. "Your husband is not here."

"Who told you I don’t have a husband? I said she is just doing her own things. She should have returned by now." Zhu Yanyi looked at Cold Yunyan. "Yunyan, you are very good, so I gave you a pet egg. But this does not mean I will participate in everything in your future. I have no interest in participating in all of this."

Then Zhu Yanyi focused her gaze on Cold Manshuang. "If you leave now, there is still some friendship left. If you do not leave now, truly, do not regret it."

Countless thoughts flashed through Cold Manshuang’s mind. They clearly knew one thing: if they left, they would be in even more danger. Although this Suiyuan Pharmacy was strange, it was undeniable that they were safest here.

"We can acknowledge you as our master," Xinluo said, making a quick decision.

"No need," Zhu Yanyi shook her head slightly. "I do not need such superficial loyalty. Those who follow me are never few. I do not need you to acknowledge me as master reluctantly. Those who acknowledge me reluctantly today can betray me tomorrow." Zhu Yanyi spoke calmly.

"If you agree to let us stay, everything is fine. If you do not agree, I will… I will…" Xinluo looked around, then seemed to remember something. He took out a black bead. "This is the Sky-Exploding Pill. I will blow up this place."

"You do not have the courage, nor the ability," Zhu Yanyi looked at Xinluo. "Have you heard a saying?"