"She’s a highly talented pharmacist," Song Xi Ran replied.
Song Que nodded, not paying much attention. On this continent, there were many highly talented pharmacists, and it was natural for them to attract attention.
However, he might not yet understand how special the term "highly talented" was when applied to "Black Lotus."
At that moment, Nan Gong Huan walked up to the judges’ platform.
Everyone was puzzled about what she was going to do, but then they saw her address Xue Lao. "Are you Xue Lao from the certification association?"
Xue Lao exchanged a glance with Song Xi Ran beside him and replied, "Indeed, I am. What can I do for you?"
"My senior sister, Black Lotus, said she has a way to remove the Gu worms from everyone’s bodies. However, she has conditions: one million spirit herbs per person, or other magical herbs as payment. Please, Xue Lao, could you gather those who are willing to come to the side hall of the association? She will be there waiting at noon tomorrow. If they miss this opportunity, it may be difficult to find another way to remove the worms in the future," Nan Gong Huan spoke respectfully, as if she really had such a senior sister.
Hmm, one million per person. Excluding the Ye family, there were about fifty people. That would be over fifty million spirit herbs!
Nan Gong Huan’s mental abacus was clicking away.
Xue Lao nodded. "Since it’s her request, I will handle it."
"Miss Black Lotus can remove the Gu worms? One million is a bit steep, but my Chi family can afford it!" The head of the Chi family stood up immediately. These children were the future of the Chi family! As far as he knew, at least ten of them had bought Shen Ye Rong’s potions!
"Fortunately, our Ye family received the notice early. We are deeply grateful to Miss Black Lotus, and we will also send a generous gift," the head of the Ye family nodded slightly, expressing his gratitude.
The people around also heard the news and began spreading it excitedly.
"Miss Black Lotus is so incredible! I wonder what she looks like?"
"Never mind one million, I’d pay two million! As long as she can remove the Gu worms from my child!"
"Wasn’t Nan Gong Huan just a waste a few days ago? How did she turn things around so quickly? And I feel like she’s not as bad as the rumors say."
"Hey, look at Nan Gong Huan’s face. The black spots have faded a lot! If they disappear completely, she’ll be really beautiful!"
Although they hadn’t seen Miss Black Lotus in person, as her "junior sister," Nan Gong Huan received a lot of attention.
Even Wei Yu Gong, who had been silent, began to think about it. It was highly likely that he also had a Gu worm in his body. He would have to visit Black Lotus!
Meanwhile, Shen Ye Rong, who had been keeping her head down, slowly looked up, her venomous gaze locking onto Nan Gong Huan.
She secretly gripped a dagger in her right hand. Seeing that Nan Gong Huan was only a few steps away with her back turned, Shen Ye Rong put down Nan Gong Qian’er, stood up, and lunged forward, aiming for Nan Gong Huan’s heart!
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Since the certification association had exposed her and the matter had been brought to light, she had no way out. If that was the case, she might as well take someone down with her!
Kill Nan Gong Huan, so she wouldn’t continue to be a threat to Qian’er’s future!
The sudden scene made everyone gasp!
"Watch out!" Song Xi Ran exclaimed, but no one could stop it in time.
The sense of danger made the hairs on Nan Gong Huan’s neck stand up. Without hesitation, she activated a secret technique.
"First-Level Authority, Flow of Time!" A golden cage appeared behind Nan Gong Huan, enveloping Shen Ye Rong completely!
Her speed slowed drastically, as if she had frozen in mid-air, the dagger just a hair’s breadth from Nan Gong Huan’s skin!
Nan Gong Huan reacted swiftly, turning around and pulling out the Radiant Gold Blade her grandfather had given her, stabbing it into Shen Ye Rong’s heart!
The entire process took less than a second, and the time authority lasted only a moment before disappearing like a fleeting flower.
Some people didn’t even see what happened before they realized Nan Gong Huan had counter-killed Shen Ye Rong!
"You..." Shen Ye Rong’s eyelids twitched as she looked down at the blade piercing her heart. Instantly, feelings of resentment, hatred, and unwillingness surged in her heart!
"Nan Gong Huan, I’ll never let you go, even in death!" Shen Ye Rong used her last ounce of strength to shout, blood spilling from her mouth as she finally fell to the ground, her eyes wide with unfulfilled hatred.
Her resentment surged, forming a vengeful spirit that hovered over her corpse, staring fiercely at Nan Gong Huan, ready to pounce.
"Who’s not letting whom go? Go meet your old friends," Nan Gong Huan muttered under her breath, taking out the tassel.
She absorbed Shen Ye Rong’s vengeful spirit into the tassel, where Yan Ji and Xue Ji had been waiting. As soon as Shen Ye Rong’s soul entered, the two immediately began to devour and divide it.
The screams almost pierced through the entire tassel, no less intense than Nan Gong Qian’er’s cries.
"Miss Huan, are... are you alright?" Song Xi Ran was also startled. Only when she saw Shen Ye Rong fall dead did she snap out of it.
"I’m fine, thank you for your concern," Nan Gong Huan bowed to her with clasped fists.
"Although this was rash... never mind," Xue Lao initially thought it was inappropriate. A fourth-grade pharmacist had died just like that, which was indeed a pity. But then he thought of Black Lotus, and it seemed Shen Ye Rong’s death was not so regrettable after all.
It was said that Black Lotus and Shen Ye Rong had clashed fiercely at the neighboring magic herb shop, and there was a deep grudge between them.
Xue Lao knew the priorities in his heart.
Nan Gong Huan looked at Nan Gong Qian’er on the ground, kicked Shen Ye Rong’s body aside without mercy, and walked over to her, the Radiant Gold Blade still dripping with blood.
"Nan Gong Huan! Even if Qian’er is to be dealt with, it’s up to our second branch to handle her. Don’t you dare lay a hand on her!" From the crowd, Nan Gong Jing Tian rushed out and shielded Nan Gong Qian’er behind him.
He was panting, his face filled with anger. He had just arrived and witnessed this bloody scene.
"Don’t worry, Second Grandfather. I won’t lay a hand on her. There are plenty of others who want to," Nan Gong Huan lowered her voice, speaking so softly that only the two of them could hear.
This sentence sent a chill down Nan Gong Jing Tian’s spine. So many disciples had accused Qian’er, meaning they had all suffered at her hands. At this moment, every disciple infected with the Gu worms wanted Qian’er dead!
"Nan Gong Qian’er was also an accomplice. She should die alongside Shen Ye Rong!" The crowd’s focus shifted to Nan Gong Qian’er, and they began to curse her again.
"At such a young age, she’s already learned to harm others. In the future, she’ll probably plant Gu worms in all of us and control us!"
"Ugh! I thought she was kind, but it was all an act! How disgusting!"
The crowd began spitting at Nan Gong Qian’er again, almost drowning her in their contempt.
Just as Nan Gong Qian’er was being condemned by everyone, the sky suddenly darkened, and a series of melodious bird calls echoed through the air.
Everyone looked up and saw several cranes circling the sky, as well as massive airships hovering above. Various flying spiritual tools of different designs appeared, each carrying elders dressed in different attire, as if they had come from various sects and academies.
"Yuer, show us quickly. Who is the Purple Star?" An elder descended from the sky with a young girl.
Other elders followed, and the area quickly became crowded. Someone even kicked Shen Ye Rong’s corpse aside, sending it flying to who knows where.
Kong Tong Yuer’s clothes were adorned with star patterns, as if she were draped in the stars and moon, exuding an air of mystery. Her hair was tied into two thick, long braids, and her baby-faced cheeks were soft and adorable. In her hand, she held a compass, making her identity clearly extraordinary.
