Unlimited Resources: Raising a Minister with a Space Supermarket-Chapter 394 - 367: Soon to Meet Her End

Su Jingchen has asthma, something Jun Yian has long investigated and confirmed as true. However, when Yu Xiaolian said they both went to Miaojiang to find the Bell Doctor, Jun Yian did not believe it.

"If you were seeking medical treatment, why forge a road permit? Why not go openly and honorably?"

Yu Xiaolian lay on the ground, her voice trembling, "My parents have always disapproved of my engagement with Su Jingchen. I was compelled to lie to them, saying I was returning to the Northern Land for ancestral rites, just so I could leave home openly. Without saying this, I couldn’t have gotten away."

Shortly after Yu Xiaolian left, Jun Yian received a secret letter, so during this period, Jun Yian had thoroughly investigated Yu Xiaolian’s family.

He had heard about Yu Changhe not being entirely satisfied with Su Jingchen as a future son-in-law.

"Why take you with him to Miaojiang to find the Bell Doctor? He could have taken his servants or his father instead. I don’t understand why he would take you to Miaojiang."

Yu Xiaolian’s voice was filled with helplessness, "My ladyship dares not deceive the Prince; the truth is I have heard many rumors since childhood, claiming I might be an abandoned child of the Witch Clan. Upon hearing that Su Jingchen was going to Miaojiang, I also wanted to go to investigate my ancestry and find my birth parents."

"Oh, did you find anything?" Jun Yian’s eyes smiled.

"No, we went to Leishan in Qianzhong, hoping to seek the Witch Clan’s Holy Medicine, Immortal Powder, for Su Jingchen, and inquire about my ancestry. Unexpectedly, the grand event on February 2nd was a brutal sacrifice. In the panic, Su Jingchen and I fell off a cliff, barely saving our lives. However, Su Jingchen broke an arm protecting me. I dare not return to that place." Yu Xiaolian spoke with a tearful tone, clearly traumatized by the Witch Clan.

"Sacrifice? What do you mean?"

"Almost none of those who attended the medicinal-seeking event survived. We suspect they were used by the Witch Clan to feed Gu Worms."

Jun Yian’s lips curled slightly, unsure whether to believe Yu Xiaolian’s words.

"Coincidentally, a high-ranking monk adept at identifying witchcraft is at my residence. I wonder if Teacher Yu dares to let him examine you?" Jun Yian spoke lightly, his voice carrying a trace of illness.

Yu Xiaolian appeared alarmed, "My ladyship will follow the Prince’s arrangements."

Jun Yian looked towards the brothers Li Meng and Li Lie behind him, "Go invite Master Dao Sheng over."

In a short time, an old monk, dressed in a monastic robe, entered led by the Li brothers.

After a slight bow to Jun Yian, the old monk stared intensely at Yu Xiaolian, examining her, before ordering someone to bring a porcelain bowl.

Soon, the old monk took out a silver needle, pricked Yu Xiaolian’s middle finger, and squeezed two drops of blood into the porcelain bowl.

Yu Xiaolian cooperated throughout, without a trace of complaint, maintaining a calmness that puzzled even Jun Yian.

Could it be she isn’t truly of the Witch Clan, and the letter was deliberately framing her?

Master Dao Sheng picked up the small white porcelain bowl, dipped his finger in Yu Xiaolian’s blood, tasted it on his tongue, then had Yu Xiaolian come over, pulled open her eyelids to examine her eyes, and finally felt her pulse.

"Strange, truly strange!" Master Dao Sheng muttered quietly.

He was certain Yu Xiaolian’s body contained no Gu Worms, yet her blood differed from ordinary people.

Moreover, through feeling her pulse, he discovered a strong Inner Strength within Yu Xiaolian, its depth not achievable without decades of training.

"Why do you have such a profound Inner Strength within you?" Master Dao Sheng couldn’t hold back his curiosity.

Yu Xiaolian had forgotten about this. She hadn’t expected the pulse diagnosis to reveal Inner Strength, so she fabricated, "A master forced this Inner Strength into me."

Master Dao Sheng also realized the Inner Strength was forcibly transferred, as it hadn’t been cultivated at all within Yu Xiaolian.

"This Inner Strength is uncontrollably roaming through your meridians, without a place to settle. Do you feel as if you’re floating when walking, full of endless strength, even too energized to sleep peacefully at night?"

Now Master Dao Sheng understood why Yu Xiaolian’s blood differed from ordinary people – it was due to the Inner Strength. If left unchecked, it would cook her blood.

"How do you know?" Yu Xiaolian was surprised.

Master Dao Sheng smiled slightly, stroking his goatee, "You’re not long for this world, yet unaware. Thankfully, you met me. Allow me to apply a few needles, helping you to cultivate this rampant Inner Strength."

Yu Xiaolian was shocked. Not long for this world? Impossible! Su Jingchen had examined her pulse, but hadn’t mentioned anything as frightening.

Moreover, she had followed Su Jingchen in learning methods to cultivate Inner Strength, along with basic martial arts moves during their return journey. She felt given another year, she could fully absorb this Inner Strength.

Could this monk intend to steal her Inner Strength or use the silver needle to kill her?

"Ahem..." Jun Yian coughed lightly, then asked Master Dao Sheng, "Could Teacher Yu truly not be a Witch Clan member?"

Master Dao Sheng was pondering how to administer acupuncture to Yu Xiaolian without causing harm, aiding her in absorbing the Inner Strength when the Prince’s question reminded him of his purpose.

"To report to Prince Jin, this Teacher Yu has no relation to the Witch Clan and her body is free of Gu Worms," Master Dao Sheng replied honestly. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Jun Yian frowned; this was clearly not the result he desired.

If Yu Xiaolian indeed had the Longevity Gu mentioned in the letter, how wonderful that would be!

"Are you sure?" Before this, Jun Yian very much believed the contents of that letter, especially upon learning Yu Xiaolian had gone to Miaojiang, affirming his judgment would be correct.

Yet he had complete faith in Master Dao Sheng’s words, not for anything else but because in his youth, he too was unknowingly afflicted by Gu Worms, undetected until Master Dao Sheng unveiled it, saving his life.

Recently, he was not feigning illness, but had once more unconsciously fallen victim to poisoning, again saved by Master Dao Sheng.

Master Dao Sheng nodded affirmatively, "Teacher Yu bears no Gu Worms, let alone the Longevity Gu, I wouldn’t mistake it!"

Then, Master Dao Sheng proposed using silver needles for acupuncture on Yu Xiaolian to release the Inner Strength, requiring a quiet room.

Jun Yian knew Master Dao Sheng was compassionate and helpful, despite feeling irritated, he still had Li Meng and Li Lie prepare a quiet room for the old monk and Yu Xiaolian.