Reborn as a Hatrack in the Mystical Land
Chapter 124 - 31 Who Says I’m Not a Pill Master_2

Chapter 124: Chapter 31 Who Says I’m Not a Pill Master_2

"Second brother, you must not be too merciful, worrying about that little wench’s face. I think, Yue Jinghua has long been colluding with the Mercenary Group, and Ameng’s disappearance must also be linked to her," Lie Meng has been without any news to this day, and with the incident of Yue Jinghua being abducted, Lie Chang’an is even more convinced that Lie Meng’s disappearance is related to Yue Jinghua.

"Uncles, with the matter not yet conclusively resolved, how can you accuse Huahua based on mere rumors? She is your own niece, and moreover, she is the child I carried for ten months before giving birth. I, her mother, am willing to guarantee her conduct with my life." Lie Rou was previously shrinking back, listening to the scolding. But as she heard the two brothers, Lie Changshun and Lie Chang’an, spewing insults, a surge of anger rose within her heart, a blush spread over her beautiful face, and her voice also began to rise.

The Lie brothers would not take Lie Rou’s words to heart, "An unmarried girl mingling with a bunch of men is truly the shame of Lie Family Mansion. Quickly capture that little wench, Yue Jinghua, and bring her back to confess in front of our ancestors’ memorial tablets."

Lie Chang’an called for several Lie Yiwei, ordering them to capture Yue Jinghua.

Hongling was by her side, her pretty eyes wide with rage. She suddenly felt that Lie Rou was acting somewhat unusually.

Lie Rou gripped the armrest of the chair, her slender shoulders abruptly tensing up, her eyes filled with extreme indignation. These were her so-called family members, the family she had been heartfully protecting for years.

She slowly stood up, "The shame of Lie Family Mansion? What shame? Back then, my mother was also a Pill Master who followed the Mercenary Group, traveling north and south. Dare I ask my two uncles, was she the shame of Lie Family Mansion? My father was also a mercenary for a while; was he the shame of Lie Family Mansion?"

"Aunt, you are of weak health, do not harm yourself over your cousin’s behavior," Lie Sisi saw that the two elders had been stumped by the question and gracefully stepped forward, holding Lie Rou’s hand, feigning concern as she advised: "Rumors outside say that Cousin Jinghua is seen frequently with a young mercenary, it’s no wonder the grandfathers are angry. Besides, since my sister is neither versed in Alchemy Technique nor in Dark Skill, how can she be compared to the ancestors?"

Lie Rou’s delicate eyebrows arched a fraction higher, she suddenly withdrew her hand with a sharp look, her eyes scrutinizing Lie Sisi’s face, word by word, she said: "This address of ’aunt,’ I am unfit to bear. As your senior, let me give you some advice, always leave room for others, so that you may get along with them in the future. Second uncle, third uncle, regardless of how Lie Family Mansion uses my mother’s name to operate Yongchun Hall on the outside, some things, those deep-rooted things, can’t be changed. Among the third generation within the Lie Family Mansion, only Jinghua is truly qualified to inherit my mother’s mantle. Don’t push me too far; just because I haven’t spoken about some matters doesn’t mean they never occurred."

The usually amiable Lie Rou drastically changed her demeanor, her tone signaling an impending storm.

"Aunt, you’ve misunderstood," Lie Sisi said, flustered.

Lie Changshun seemed to recall something, his aged face slightly changing, he coughed lowly.

Lie Sisi had no choice but to suppress her anger.

"Who is the blind person saying I can’t perform alchemy? The true transmission of grandmother’s Alchemy Technique has long been imparted to me. As for its authenticity, feel free to consult the deputy leader of the Rebellion Mercenary Group, Ni Qianjun." A pleasant female voice came from outside the hall, with Yue Jinghua, her face alight with joy, leading Little boy Yue Chen as they floated inside. Everyone in the hall was stunned—when did Yue Jinghua receive Feng Wanwan’s true transmission of Alchemy Technique?

Lie Sisi stared at Yue Jinghua in disbelief.

Lie Rou was also somewhat surprised, looking confusedly at Hongling then back at the confident Yue Jinghua.

Yue Jinghua and Yue Chen had already arrived outside of the hall. They just so happened to overhear Lie Rou’s tempestuous counter-attack. Both siblings had never seen Lie Rou react so vehemently. Hearing it today, they both cheered inwardly.

Beautiful mother, she was actually a fiery person. I had never noticed before.

Having listened for a short while from outside, Yue Jinghua already understood that she had been framed.

Her affair with Ni Qianjun had been spread by someone intentionally. As for who this person might be—whether it was the shrewd Captain Ni Huo, the narrow-minded Lady Yao, or someone else who had never let go of "Yue Jinghua," none of that mattered anymore.

Right now, Yue Jinghua only wanted to teach a harsh lesson to the three people with the surname Lie in this room.

Lie Sisi had not expected Yue Jinghua to barge in so recklessly, let alone claim to have inherited Feng Wanwan’s true legacy, "Cousin, you can’t just say anything you like. Alchemy is a very complex matter, and you can’t even identify basic herbs."

"Heh, what I don’t know, I can learn. As for the wild man you mentioned, if I reveal his identity, I’m afraid it will make your tongue lash out," Yue Jinghua said, moving closer with a smile that was not quite a smile, staring at Lie Sisi.

Beaten by this waste? How could a famous mercenary group on the continent like the Rebellion Mercenary Group hire someone who was useless as their Pill Master?

The depths of Yue Jinghua’s eyes were dark and unfathomable, like two bottomless abysses emitting a chilly air.

Suddenly, everything around them changed, and Lie Sisi felt Yue Jinghua’s eyes penetrating her soul. First, her mind throbbed with intense pain, followed by a wave of relaxation.

Unconsciously, Lie Sisi found herself retreating several steps, overwhelmed by a feeling as if she was about to be devoured by those eyes.

"You," Lie Sisi’s legs went weak, and she was steadied by a maid at her side.

"Sisi, you step back. Jinghua, since you went out in the capacity of an accompanying Pill Master for the group, let me ask you, what are the other members of your group, and what have you received? You should know that the Pill Masters of Lie Family Mansion cannot privately take jobs, and the Dan salary received must be contributed to the mansion in a fifty-fifty split," Lie Changshun expressed his displeasure upon seeing his granddaughter’s moment of weakness.

What he was even more concerned about was that in his lifetime, Feng Wanwan indeed doted on his only granddaughter "Yue Jinghua" the most, and he couldn’t rule out the possibility that he had truly passed on his legacy to Yue Jinghua.

As the head of the Lie Family Mansion, Lie Changshun had plenty of dealings with mercenary groups and was crystal clear about the rules for accompanying Pill Masters. A mercenary group of the Rebellion’s caliber would unlikely have appointed a gradeless and inexperienced Pill Master like Yue Jinghua for the task.

Yue Jinghua remained calm and composed, "Great-uncle, I forgot to tell you, I’ve not only become an accompanying Pill Master, but I have also temporarily joined the Rebellion Mercenary Group. According to the nineteenth rule of the mercenary code, a mercenary must not disclose any information about their group’s operations and commissioned tasks. As for the rules of Lie Family Mansion you just mentioned, great-uncle, I hope you haven’t forgotten that the reason Pill Masters of the mansion have to hand over their Dan salary is that they use the mansion’s herbs and Alchemy Skills. As for me..."

At this point, Yue Jinghua let out two cold chuckles.

The intervention of the Rebellion Mercenary Group in this Blue Diamond Task meant that Yue Jinghua did not receive the Sixth-level Dark Pill that she had previously agreed upon with Ni Qianjun, which left her so frustrated that she almost spat blood. Yet, this old man still came to cause trouble.

"Jinghua, what do you mean by this? Are you saying that we, brothers, have shortchanged you and your mother? Pill Mastery requires talent, and you essentially have no skills in Alchemy," Lie Chang’an jumped out.

This detestable little wench, when has she come to grasp the castle’s rules so thoroughly?

"What I don’t know, I can learn. Cousin Sisi also only learned Alchemy after recovering from a serious illness. Perhaps, I might seek some advice from cousin on the art of Alchemy? However, you should think carefully, cousin Sisi. If you lose to a waste like me, your reputation as a genius could be at risk," Yue Jinghua said with a sly smile, looking towards Lie Sisi.

Lie Sisi’s face turned crimson as if she was about to accept Yue Jinghua’s words, when suddenly...

"Reporting to the second master, third master, a group of mercenaries outside the mansion claiming to be from the Rebellion Mercenary Group have brought a reward, saying it’s to thank Miss Yue Jinghua for her fellowship as a Pill Master," a house guard of the Lie Family Mansion rushed in anxiously.