Chapter 274: Getting Hands Dirty

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Kill her? Id rather not dirty my hands.

Upon hearing this, w.a.n.g s.h.i.+s anger flared, but she dared not speak out.

Gu Zhicheng let out a sigh of relief. So it was all just a misunderstanding.

He had genuinely worried that Gu Qingluan might resort to violence. Although he was also a Saint, he knew he wouldnt stand a chance against her. If she were to attack, hed probably end up embarra.s.sed and unable to stop her.

However

What do you mean, however?

Both Gu Zhicheng and w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ tensed up.

Madam has sent a gift for my son. Shouldnt I reciprocate?

Snap!

Gu Qingluan raised her hand and flicked open a box slightly smaller than a palm, revealing a green, ethereal pill.

As long as Madam consumes it, well consider the debt settled.

Without a second thought, w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ refused.

What a joketheres no way that what Gu Qingluan presented was something beneficial.

It must be a sinister concoction!

Gu Zhicheng asked, What is this?

Mmm, just a poison that leaves one speechless, Gu Qingluan said nonchalantly.

Gu Zhichengs mouth twitched in annoyance.

w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ immediately shrieked, I wont eat it!

Then Ill have to feed it to you myself. Gu Qingluan took a step towards her.

Old Master! Stop her quickly! w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ tightly grabbed onto Gu Zhichengs arm.

Frowning, Gu Zhicheng asked, Qingluan, cant you show a little tolerance?

Gu Qingluan was amused by his request. Tolerance? Based on your past actions, a hundred deaths wouldnt be enough to compensate. 1 havent harmed you, yet youve repeatedly targeted me and my son. Gu Familys Master, why dont you ask your loving wife why she refused to spare us?

Gu Zhicheng turned to w.a.n.g s.h.i.+. What have you done now?

He had just come out of seclusion and was unaware of what had occurred outside.

w.a.n.g s.h.i.+s gaze flickered, and she stuttered, unable to find the words.

Gu Qingluan didnt mind filling him in.

Hearing Gu Qingluans explanation, Gu Zhicheng almost slapped w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ away.

What a foolish woman!

He had advised her earlier not to provoke Gu Qingluan until his cultivation stabilized, but she wouldnt listen!

Now disaster was upon them, wasnt it?

Would the head of Gu Family still want to stop me? Gu Family is no longer what it used to be. If w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ continues her reckless behavior, who knows if 111 spare her life next time or if the whole Gu Family will be implicated. If she cant speak, it might bring some peace. Gu Familys master is a smart person who knows how to choose.

Gu Qingluan, dont try to deceive the Old Master! Youre out to harm me! w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ scolded, hoping to remind Gu Zhicheng not to be manipulated by Gu Qingluan.

However, Gu Zhicheng was swayed by Gu Qingluans words.

Originally, his relations.h.i.+p with this eldest daughter wouldnt have deteriorated this much, but it was due to w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ and his younger brothers family that he grew distant from Qingluan and ended up in this situation.

The poison was only causing muteness; it wouldnt be fatal.

This way, w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ could stay quiet for a while, and she wouldnt cause him any trouble.

Regarding Xueer

Once his cultivation stabilized and he no longer feared Gu Qingluan, he could find someone to detoxify w.a.n.g s.h.i.+. Xueer wouldnt blame him anymore.

Gu Zhicheng asked, Will this pill be life-threatening?

No. Gu Qingluan smiled.

Of course, w.a.n.g s.h.i.+s life must be spared. Only then could she witness everything she had schemed and stolen from others crumble to nothing, including her daughter!

Gu Zhicheng said, Give me the pill.

Gu Qingluan raised an eyebrow in disbelief.

Did he not believe her words?

No matter, even if an alchemist came to inspect it, unless they tasted it, they wouldnt discern its true nature!

Gu Zhicheng genuinely couldnt tell. He had someone go find Zhang Sheng to confirm if this poisonous pill posed a danger to ones life.

After a while, a servant reported that Zhang Sheng wasnt at Jade Serenity Residence.

Without much thought, Gu Zhicheng had someone fetch a physician.

Naturally, the physician couldnt decipher anything.

Observing his actions, w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ felt uneasy, Old Master, what are you doing?

Observing Gu Qingluans rising restlessness and considering that if she genuinely intended harm, she had numerous chances, he felt there was no need for deception. Therefore, he turned to w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ and stated, Madam, I believe you should ingest this pill..