The Marshal’s Wife is Wild
Chapter 231 - 230: A Fortuitous Encounter

Chapter 231: Chapter 230: A Fortuitous Encounter

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Qu Tong pursed her lips, making it seem as if she’d come over just to purify his waterweed for him.

Qu Tong didn’t go over to him, but instead found a stool to sit on and said quite casually, "Isn’t it nice to have a change of scenery every week? Our chief appraiser isn’t exactly short on cash."

"My money isn’t blown in by the wind, you know. I still need to save up for living expenses," Old Yuan glared at Qu Tong with annoyance.

Even though the ungrateful kid never asked him for money, who knows if one day she might come to settle the final account with him.

When it came to researching potions, he himself had to buy the herbs, purchase energy stones for the machines, buy test tubes for the potions, and even buy spices for cooking...

Old Yuan briefly summarized the progress made during this period and, unable to wait any longer, hurriedly took her to the laboratory to test the potion.

Qu Tong had just found out that Yu Yao was also a pharmacist, though still unable to concoct an advanced mind stabilizing potion, but Old Yuan had taught her plenty of other potions.

Because the treatment process couldn’t be known by others, Yu Yao was once again sent out of the room.

Old Yuan, somewhat excitedly, took out the potion that he had Yu Yao prepare before and said gravely, "This potion is a bit stronger than the previous ones. I appreciate your hard work, disciple."

Old Yuan drank the potion in one gulp, placing his safety entirely in Qu Tong’s hands.

Qu Tong inputted her special ability just as she had done previously.

Half an hour passed, and Old Yuan could no longer endure and activated the restraints on the hospital bed to bind himself, while Qu Tong’s input of special ability was gradually increasing.

Another half-hour went by before Qu Tong barely withdrew her hand, watching the drained Old Yuan with a cold sneer.

"Is this what you call a little stronger?"

Previously, she wouldn’t even need to use one tenth of her spiritual power, but today she had used up half in one go.

Wasn’t he afraid she wouldn’t have enough spiritual power?

If her input of spiritual power couldn’t keep up, the pain caused by the potion’s effects would have to be endured by Old Yuan alone. If he couldn’t bear it, he might negate all his previous efforts, or even die.

Such a dangerous dose, he dared to gamble on it.

What a ruthless man.

Old Yuan, laughing as if he had narrowly escaped death, stubbornly said:

"Isn’t there still you, lass? You are, after all, the disciple I am most proud of."

Old Yuan, probably truly exhausted, waved his hand weakly, "I need to rest for a while. If you have any questions, go find Assistant Yu, I’ve told her everything."

After speaking, his eyes closed, and he fell asleep instantly.

Qu Tong rose helplessly, locked the door properly, and went to the outer room.

Yu Yao greeted her respectfully.

In that respect, there seemed to be a hint of another meaning.

Stopping in front of Yu Yao, Qu Tong asked, "Do you have something you want to say to me?"

Yu Yao was taken aback for a moment, then touched her face and let out an awkward laugh, "Is it that obvious?"

Qu Tong smiled dismissively, "No, I guessed."

Yu Yao laughed openly, suggesting, "Why not make an exception and I show you the exhibits while we talk?"

Qu Tong nodded and followed Yu Yao out, "Is this my benefit or the benefit of being Master Yuan’s disciple?"

"Both," Yu Yao replied as she struck up a conversation, "Miss Jun Li has changed a lot in half a year, becoming much prettier."

Qu Tong took the compliment in stride, "Thank you."

Flattery wasn’t her strong suit, so she spared the effort.

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Yu Yao was telling the truth. Miss Jun Li had already metamorphosed into an ethereal beauty with an icy demeanor, far from someone who could be addressed with the familiarity of the past.

"It’s quite a coincidence. I was thinking, whether I could ask you or the pharmacist backing you to treat Master Yuan."

"I never imagined you would become Master Yuan’s apprentice."

"Even though I’m just Master Yuan’s assistant, in my heart, he’s long been like a mentor to me."

"Anyway, thank you, Miss Jun Li."

Yu Yao, still dressed in mature and attractive professional attire, spoke in a way that was inexplicably approachable.

Most of the time, it was Yu Yao talking and Qu Tong listening.

Yu Yao didn’t let the conversation go cold and always picked light topics that Qu Tong was interested in.

Passing through a long corridor and several thick, security-verified doors, Yu Yao led Qu Tong to the display area for the auction items.

"Most of the items are here. I don’t have the authority to show you some particularly valuable ones, but I can tell you about them."

"This time, there’s a remote star up for sale, located in the direction of the Eastern Border of the Canaan Empire. The bidding starts at one billion Star Coins, and the taxes for the next nine and a half years have already been paid. However, it’s said that there’s a small mine within it, which should be almost depleted by now. I estimate the bidding won’t go over 1.2 billion."

Yu Yao introduced the pieces to Qu Tong with utter professionalism, and Qu Tong, showing interest, occasionally asked questions.

Knowing Qu Tong was interested in Void Crystal Stones, Yu Yao specifically took her to see them:

"There are five Void Crystal Stones this time. Only one is on display here; the other four are put away. Just like last time, with your potion as the finale, the price is expected to be higher than usual. This one, I estimate, could fetch a price between five and six million."

After looking at the items of interest, Qu Tong handed over three potions to Yu Yao for appraisal and photographing.

Yu Yao was still excited when she got the potions again.

However, she entrusted the important task of appraising the potions to Shen Jie, the person in charge of the auction, while she took care of a more important matter—accompanying Qu Tong.

Qu Tong asked, seemingly casually, "I heard from my master that the Empress Dowager is also paying attention to the Special Grade Potion. Has she arrived yet?"

"I’m not very clear about that. I’m not in charge of receiving guests, and we can’t disclose our clients’ information. Sorry," Yu Yao said, maintaining her professional integrity.

Qu Tong wasn’t particularly surprised.

Still, Yu Yao did leak some beneficial information. Yu Yao told her that the legitimate members of the Royal Family all belonged to the highly privileged guests of the auction, and since Qu Tong was also considered a highly privileged guest, that meant like the Empress, she also had a dedicated room on the fourth floor.

After chatting with Yu Yao for a while longer, Qu Tong donned a mask and went out to walk around.

There were many entertainment facilities around the auction, with the fighting arena being the most popular. Qu Tong decided to check it out.

Today was Saturday, and Qu Tong needed to keep an eye on her highness to avoid detection of anything unusual.

Qu Tong put Jun Li’s brain-computer in the Space Button and donned Qu Tong’s.

For convenience, she used the same bracelet for both brain-computers—it was the common model found on the market.

She opened the contact list to send a message to Si Yuting:

[Your Highness, are you busy with training today? Did you find any time to miss me?]

[I saw someone had a Mental Outburst today. It was a bit scary. Has your Spirit Sea felt uncomfortable since the last incident?]

One for teasing, and the other for probing.

Just after sending it out, she heard two consecutive "ding-dong" notification sounds.

Qu Tong reflexively looked over and saw a man whose physique was outstanding, dressed in black casual wear. His face was covered with a silver mask, and his cold demeanor alone was daunting.

He was at that moment lifting his distinctly jointed left hand, replying to a message on his brain-computer.

The next second, her own brain-computer lit up.

Fortunately, her brain-computer was on silent mode when the screen was off.

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