Rekindled Hearts: The Tycoon’s Reluctant Love
Chapter 299 - Chapter 299 Chapter 298 She Returned to the Tang Sect

Chapter 299: Chapter 298: She Returned to the Tang Sect Chapter 299: Chapter 298: She Returned to the Tang Sect Gu Siting forgot to bring his sleepwear with him, so when he opened the door, he saw Ming Yao quickly placing a bottle of medicine into the drawer at the vanity.

Her long lashes trembled lightly, as if she were somewhat panicked.

Gu Siting’s eyebrows furrowed slightly, suspicion arose in his heart, but he didn’t show it on his face.

Ming Yao touched Little Snowball in her arms and looked up at the handsome and aloof man, “You’re done showering?”

“Came out to get my sleepwear.”

Ming Yao let out a soft “Oh.”

Gu Siting stared at her for a few seconds; seeing that she didn’t explain about the bottle, he didn’t ask any further.

After Gu Siting went back into the bathroom, Ming Yao took out the bottle of medicine and threw it into the trash bin outside the villa.

She did not notice that in the moment she stepped out, a shadow stood on the balcony upstairs.

Ming Yao returned upstairs and began packing her luggage.

When Gu Siting finished his shower, he came out and helped her pack.

“Where are you going on your business trip? How long till you’re back?”

Ming Yao pursed her lips, “I estimate I’ll be back in three or four days.”

“Then take the coat I wore today.”

“Okay.”

Because the plane was early the next morning, Gu Siting, fearing she would be tired, did not touch her that night.

After she fell asleep, Gu Siting put on a coat and went downstairs.

He picked up the bottle of medicine she had thrown away.

There was nothing on the medicine bottle, no indication of what it was.

Opening the cap, there was still half a bottle left inside.

They were the size of mung beans, with a trace of the scent of traditional medicine.

Gu Siting pinched the medicine into the palm of his hand, planning to ask at the hospital when he had time.

…

The Tang Sect was located on an island in the Pacific Ocean.

The island was quite secluded, and unless someone guided you, it was very difficult for outsiders to enter.

The island faced the vast sea and covered a wide area, with all the people living on it being members of the Tang Sect.

The island was equipped with various advanced infrared surveillance and high-tech systems; not even a fly could enter.

Ming Yao never expected that she would set foot in the Tang Sect’s territory again.

Because she no longer had her identification card, Jing Hang came out to meet her.

Deep within the island, there was a gothic castle, with nearly a dozen smaller castles surrounding the main one.

One of these smaller castles was where Ming Yao had lived before.

The castle was majestic and mysterious, as magnificent as a medieval palace, and in no way inferior.

Returning here, Ming Yao’s emotions were complex, and she couldn’t help but sigh.

Jing Hang took Ming Yao to the blood testing laboratory.

Ming Yao looked at the data analysis, her delicate eyebrows tightly knitted.

“Senior Sister, what kind of poison is this, exactly?” Jing Hang scratched his head, his handsome face showing rare seriousness.

He was a well-known laboratory technician of the Tang Sect, but he couldn’t detect what kind of poison was in Fourth Master Gu’s blood.

It was too special!

Ming Yao’s brows remained furrowed, “It’s normal that you can’t detect it, because this type of poison has already been banned.”

Jing Hang’s complexion changed slightly, “If it’s been banned, how did your husband get poisoned?”

Ming Yao told Jing Hang about Gu Siting being shot in the chest.

After analysis, Ming Yao realized that the poison Gu Siting had been afflicted with was the one mentioned by Gu Yanyu.

The poison was somewhat similar to the Gu poison of the Miao ethnic group — it was alive.

The person who applied the poison had a malevolent mind, intending to torture Gu Siting little by little.

After several years of inactivity, they let him struggle in his career like a normal person, rising to the pinnacle of power.

After finally seizing control, the poison in his body activated, slowly devouring his internal organs, leaving him to live in agony, worse than death!

“The poison was developed by our late master,” Ming Yao’s lips twitched.

“This…” He suddenly became somewhat anxious about his senior sister. “If your husband in name learns of this, will he come to hate you?”

“It’s not that serious. There were rules in the Tang Sect; as long as you could pay the price, you could buy poison from here. It’s the way of Jianghu, not something our master did to harm him.”

Jing Hang saw the worry in Ming Yao’s eyes and frowned, “What are we to do now? Master has long passed, and we don’t know to whom he sold this active poison. We also don’t know who is manipulating the poison in your husband’s body. With our current capability, we are unable to find an antidote!”

Ming Yao shared the same concern.

Their master was the most formidable poison master in the world today. There were few who could neutralize the poisons he had concocted.

“I will go find Master.”

“I’ll accompany you.”

People in the Tang Sect were incredibly shocked to see Ming Yao return.

However, they had all seen much of life, and beyond their shock, they did not ask anything further.

When they arrived at the master’s workshop, Jing Hang went in first to announce their arrival.

He came out shortly after.

“Senior sister, Master asks for you to enter.”

After taking a deep breath, Ming Yao walked into Yun Qinghong’s office.

She held a deep respect for Yun Qinghong.

Yun Qinghong stood writing calligraphy at his desk in a white robe, his figure slender and lean, carrying the air of a celestial ascetic.

Looking much younger than his forty-something years would suggest.

Upon hearing a noise, he lifted his head looking over at Ming Yao.

As the Sect Leader of Tang Sect, Yun Qinghong had witnessed many things that couldn’t be explained by science.

Seeing Ming Yao did not particularly surprise him.

Putting down his brush, he walked over to the tea table. “You’re back.”

Ming Yao bowed to Yun Qinghong, “Master, I’m still alive but took so long to come and see you. I’m truly sorry.”

Yun Qinghong waved his hand, gesturing for Ming Yao to sit.

Pouring a cup of tea for Ming Yao, he said, “When I had your Senior Brother marry your junior sister, I knew it was hard for you.”

Ming Yao cast her eyes down and pursed her lips, “It’s all in the past. I have a husband now.”

The Tang Sect was privy to the world’s latest intelligence, and Yun Qinghong had been informed of Ming Yao’s resurrection the moment Jing Hang snuck away to Li City.

He nodded, “I understand your thinking. Resurrection signifies a new life, and you wish not to be involved with the Tang Sect anymore.”

Feeling exposed by Yun Qinghong’s insight, Ming Yao felt shame.

“I’m sorry, Master.”

Without her master’s adoption and guidance, she would not have been able to grow so quickly.

“There is nothing to be sorry about. On the contrary, I’ve always felt guilty since you died of insomnia in hiding.” Yun Qinghong sighed lightly, “This time you’ve come back, is there something you need Master’s help with?”

Ming Yao handed Yun Qinghong the blood test data of Gu Siting.

After looking at it, Yun Qinghong slightly furrowed his brows.

“This is an active poison that your grandfather had developed, but back then, he did not discover an antidote.”

Ming Yao’s heart tightened abruptly.

“Is there any other way you can save my husband, Master?”

Yun Qinghong pondered for a moment. “The Tang Sect ancestors left behind three Golden Heart-protecting Pills, you know that, right?”

Ming Yao nodded.

The Golden Heart-protecting Pill could cure a hundred diseases, refined from over a thousand rare medicinal ingredients, but the last one was used up during their grandfather’s generation.

“Your Senior Brother was the most promising Tang Sect successor favored by your grandfather. The last remaining Heart-protecting Pill was given to him, but with so many years passed, I too do not know if it’s still with your Senior Brother.”

Was she supposed to go find her Senior Brother?

The hands holding her teacup tightened slightly.

…

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