The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law
Chapter 848 - 842: Better Dead.

Chapter 848: Chapter 842: Better Dead.

"One of these men became the ancestor of Dao Sect, while the other gained supreme imperial power. Yet, for many years, these two forces mutually restrained each other, continually controlling the citizens of this nation. Who knows what deals they had between them?"

"Perhaps no one knows these legends anymore, or perhaps among those few leaders, some stories still exist."

"Last night, all the animals on Fusang Island were restless; they dared not wander about, so they found a safe cave to light a fire and dry their clothes. Only at dawn did they dare to leave the cave and look for other people."

"Uncle Gu Chaosheng had arranged to pick them up in three days, and since only one day had passed, there were still two days until they would arrive."

"They decided to first look for the boat that Jin Zijin had brought, to see if it was still there. If it was, they planned to take that boat."

"Anyway, there was one more person on the island, Jin Ziyuan, who wouldn’t leave with them. He likely wanted to wait for Uncle Gu, so they could follow the boat back first."

"Xiao Jinyan led a few people with good water skills to search the sea, while Gu Youyou and others walked along the beach. Her hearing was sharp, and from afar, she could hear voices."

She said to Jin Zijin, "It seems like Xiao Jinyan’s voice calling you."

"They quickened their pace, and sure enough, they saw several people floating in the sea. Unable to find any more, they considered diving into the deep sea to look for the entrance to that cave."

"’Cousin... Jin Zijin,’ Xiao Jinyan shouted with joy upon seeing the unharmed Jin Zijin on the beach."

"He was a decent swimmer and quickly made it to the shore, punching Jin Zijin, and said between laughter and tears, ’I thought you wouldn’t make it out of that cave, you scared me to death! Hey, are you a land duck or what? Who brought you out?’"

Jin Zijin smiled and looked towards Gu Youyou.

Xiao Jinyan’s expression darkened, appearing somewhat embarrassed and uneasy.

He felt he should say thanks at this moment, but to her, Gu Youyou? How could he say it?

This was the fourth time Gu Youyou had met Xiao Jinyan. The first time, he had tried to kill her, only to be stopped by Jin Zijin.

The second time was when her foolish cousin took her to a matchmaking event. Intent on ’keeping it within the family,’ her cousin planned to introduce Gu Youyou to her cousin at the Ducal Residence, but he looked down on her, humiliating her.

Although Yue Rujing had helped her retaliate later.

The third time was during the dragon-raising ceremony for the Dragon King and Dragon Mother, where they had joined the incense offering, and he had warned her.

This was their fourth encounter.

Gu Youyou knew in his heart, he had a strong aversion to her, and she didn’t make it hard for him, merely saying to Jin Zijin, "Everyone is fine, let’s go."

They all boarded the boat together. Xiao Jinyan couldn’t help asking, "And what about Jin Ziyuan, that guy? Wasn’t he with you?"

Thinking of Jin Ziyuan made Gu Youyou angry, and she said, "Dead."

"Dead?" Xiao Jinyan was stunned, then burst out laughing, "Haha, that troublemaker is dead, good riddance, good riddance indeed. Ah, it’s a pity I couldn’t find his body; otherwise, I could have taken it back to claim merit."

Gu Youyou gave him a look of disdain and turned to enter the cabin.

...

Back in the cabin, Gu Youyou checked both her and Jin Zijin’s health. The residual toxins in his body weren’t severe and would soon be cured with her medicine.

As for her own health, during her days on Qi Mountain, she and Searcy had studied many kinds of medicine, all effective on animals but somehow ineffective on herself. She had thought it was due to prolonged poisoning, but now it seemed it was because of the Youying Pearl in her body, hindering any progress.