Chapter 453: Chapter 300: The Lady’s Might, the Green Snake’s Plight, There’s Always a Stronger One, Seeking the Essence Treasure (2)

Hao Qing She’s face twitched as she fixed her gaze on her surroundings. The fine, crisscrossing silks made way for her. She walked to the opposite side of Wen Caishang, sat down reluctantly, and placed the teacup on the table.

Her movements were very light.

Wen Caishang took the teapot, rolled up her sleeves, and poured tea for Hao Qing She. She said, "This is the [Fanlong Tea] I specifically brought. Its fragrance is subtle and requires slow tasting to grasp its mysteries. Sadly, this little one’s clumsy hands spoiled the good tea."

Little Xiaotuan gave an awkward smile. Wen Caishang laughed softly, "You dare laugh? That’s why I punished you lightly." Her eyes flashed with an unusual light.

Wen Caishang put down the teapot, gently pinched Hao Qing She’s chin with her smooth fingers, applying slight pressure. Hao Qing She had to tilt her head back, allowing Wen Caishang to examine her. She felt utterly humiliated but dared not utter a word. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

The surrounding Poison Sect disciples had no clue of what was happening. They only saw their once unruly master become utterly obedient.

Wen Caishang sighed softly, "Your features are quite charming, not bad at all." Her eyes filled with a mysterious sadness.

Hao Qing She felt deeply humiliated. Even if she wanted to resist desperately, her entire Inner Qi was restrained. The fierce determination she had towards Shi Yu Fei was now completely subdued.

After a moment, Wen Caishang withdrew her fingers. Hao Qing She felt as if she had been granted a huge reprieve, cold sweat pouring as she gasped for breath. She hurriedly clasped her hands and said, "Senior, I don’t know how I have offended you. Please let me know, and I will surely correct my mistake."

Wen Caishang said, "Has my little one seen you before?"

Hao Qing She replied, "Little one?" Wen Caishang nodded slightly. She was considerate and polite in her demeanor, but Hao Qing She’s heart was heavy, and her injuries were not light.

Hao Qing She was completely at a loss, "Please enlighten me, Senior." Deep down, she felt regret and began reviewing her past. Wen Caishang pointed to her brow and said, "He has a red mole here."

Hao Qing She’s heart suddenly skipped a beat. She thought, "Ah! The senior... the little one she mentioned is Hua Wucuo. He... he was poisoned to death by me. How does he have such a formidable wife? How did she find her way here so quickly? If I admit knowing him, and she asks for details, how can I respond?"

She respectfully asked, "May I ask your name, Senior?"

Wen Caishang replied, "Wen Caishang." Hao Qing She, being unruly and untamed, was dismissive of Jianghu’s reputations. Unaware of the name "Wen Caishang," she said, "So it’s Senior Wen, I apologize for being disrespectful. Are you searching for your little one because he got lost?"

Wen Caishang said, "The little one is mischievous, let him have his fun." She poured herself a cup of tea, sipping it leisurely.

Hao Qing She said, "Your relationship with the little one must be very good." Wen Caishang replied, "Not really. If I see him, I’ll have to punish him severely, leaving him full of holes."

Hao Qing She asked, "And then?"

Wen Caishang’s beautiful eyes rippled, "He’ll surely be in great pain, and I will be heartbroken. I’ll then tend to his wounds using the best medicines to heal him, comforting him well, keeping him by my side. But this matter I can never easily forget, and every time I recall it, I cannot help but poke him full of holes again. After all, how dare he deceive even me?" She spoke with a blend of affection and resentment.

Hao Qing She’s skin tingled with fear, her mind racing, "I, Hao Qing She, pride myself on being capricious and unconstrained. However, before her, I dare not act impulsively. Her calm words hide deeply intense feelings. I mustn’t reveal that I killed Hua Wucuo or expose his whereabouts. If she discovers the truth, she could find me anytime in the future. I need to use her deep emotions, deceive her with words, and then try poisoning her to turn the tables, maybe even capture her!" She said, "Senior... I am quite skilled at finding and tracking people. If you don’t mind, I might be able to help you find your little one, and there’s a method to make sure he shall never leave you again."

Wen Caishang smiled profoundly and said softly, "You are quite clever."

Hao Qing She was delighted, "Does this mean Senior agrees?"

Wen Caishang shook her head and said, "But I don’t like clever tricks. I dislike anyone using tricks. You must have seen my little one."

Hao Qing She broke out in cold sweat, "Senior’s little one is extraordinarily handsome. If I had seen him, I would certainly remember. Senior... Qing She truly did not lie to you, please understand."

Wen Caishang sighed, "I detest being lied to. I’m giving you a chance to say it again. If you lie to me again, I’ll have to ask for your head."

Hao Qing She’s heart pounded with overwhelming hesitation, unable to discern whether the other was deliberately deceiving her or genuinely knowledgeable. Wen Caishang gently urged, "Please speak again. Have you seen my little one?"

Hao Qing She was weak all over and dared not gamble further, nodding, "I have... seen him."

Wen Caishang said, "Now that’s a clever and smart response. Please continue, what’s your connection with my little one?"

Hao Qing She realized suddenly. Earlier, Wen Caishang scrutinized her face out of jealousy. Hao Qing She thought, "Even if she is jealous, she might not immediately kill me. But if she finds out I killed her little one, my end will be tragic." She hurriedly said, "I... admire him greatly. His martial arts talent, appearance, and way of dealing with people are all commendable."

Wen Caishang gave another meaningful smile, "Once again, you’re not being clever." As she spoke, a faint blue sword flash was seen, and suddenly Hao Qing She felt numbness engulfing her. A buzzing sound echoed in her ears. After a while, she regained her senses, seeing a deep groove in the ground, resembling a sword mark stretching four to five yards long.

An arm had fallen, stuck in the sword mark.

The pain hit Hao Qing She, realizing her left arm was severed.

Hao Qing She’s face turned pale, feeling a chilling fear. She couldn’t perceive how the sword was drawn. If it aimed at her neck, she would have been dead by now. She hurriedly covered her severed arm, her eyes flickered as she deliberated, "My blood contains a special toxic quality. It’s a pity to lose my arm, but if it contaminates the earth and poisons this woman, that would be even better!" Just as she was about to act, an overwhelming fear suppressed her thoughts, and in the end, she dared not make a rash move.