Phoniex Requiem
Chapter 56: The Exchange

Chapter 56: The Exchange

Lin Zainan was obviously excited about the prospect of having a successor, and the first technique she gave him was to condense spiritual flames. Obtaining a stable flame was the basis of other pill-making techniques, and would not be easily achieved in the short term. As a result, he did not need to panic despite seeing limited results despite working diligently.

Yun Ruoyan had lunch at Lin before going straight home. From today onwards, he would have to progress through his usual sword expert training and condensing his spirit flames, so his schedule was solid.

Lin Qingchen escorted Yun Ruoyan to the door before handing the thin gauze shaped lotus leaf to Yun Ruoyan.

"What's this?"

"That's something I made." Lin Qingchen took the veil from Yun Ruoyan's hand and then attached it to her right cheek with a tiptoe. "You can just use it."

Yun Ruoyan touched the gauze, feeling an inexplicable urge to laugh. “But if I cover this fake birthmark, won't that derail his goal?”

"certain." Lin Qing Chen smiled. “But others don't know that it's fake, right? After all, Sister, your name is known far and wide throughout the capital, and you really don't have to scare others around you on purpose.” Rarely did Lin Qingchen joke around with Yun Ruoyan.

“Ruoyan sister, you don't have to drop everyone with your looks in one fell swoop. I believe that, in this world, there must be people who love your character more than your appearance.”

He smiled mischievously again. “Then, you can remove this gauze. If that person really loves you, then I'm sure he won't be afraid, but if it's all fake, then he'll be scared shitless. Isn't it interesting to see?”

It was rare for Yun Ruoyan to see this side of her precocious and mature cousin, and she was so excited.

“Alright, I'll wear it! Let's see how many people I can fear, hmm?” The two girls started laughing at the door.

Yun Ruoyan had just returned to her cottage before one of the servant matriarch Yun called out to her.

Yun Ruoyan followed her to her grandmother's residence, and as soon as she approached the house, she could hear the sound of laughter coming from within. Noticing these sounds, he could not help but frown.

"Ruoyan, you're here." His grandmother waved and smiled at him as Yun Ruoyan entered the room.

Yun Ruoyao, Yun Ruoyu, Yi Qianying, and Pei Ziao all looked at him.

Yun Ruoyao was dressed in pale blue, her skin was as white as snow, her hair was dark as ink. She walked gracefully, and the lotus leaf gauze that was about the same color as her skin had hidden an ugly birthmark underneath, greatly improving her appearance.

"Grandmother," Yun Ruoyan replied. “You look very healthy today, grandma.”

“What do you mean, today? Grandma looks healthy and fit every day!” Yun Ruoyu could only comment from the side.

"Ha ha's. If you guys want to keep me company often, then I'm sure I'll get even more excited, day by day!”

Her grandmother had Yun Ruoyan sit by her side. “Ruoyan, why are you hiding your face? Is the wound getting worse?” He pulled Yun Ruoyan's hand and said with concern. “I've been wanting to find a doctor to check on her for a long time, but postpone it because it looks like you need a break. How about I send one today?"

He was just about to call a servant to look for a healer when Yun Ruoyan immediately said, “No, it's okay, grandma! My grandfather had already seen this wound when I was in Lin, and he gave me a special medicine for it.” As he said this, he removed the gauze from his wound, revealing a deep red scar. Although it does not emit pus anymore, but still red and swollen, and uncomfortable in the eyes.

It was only at that moment that Yun Ruoyao and the others revealed a hint of pleasure, the seemingly beautiful girl they saw in front of them was still just as ugly, a useless fool!

“Grandma, see? It's already much better, and after forming a scab in the next few days, it will return to its usual appearance once again.”

"alright then. Your grandfather's medicine is undoubtedly better than anything I can get.” His grandmother looked at him sadly. Even if the birthmark were to return to its usual appearance, it was still an indelible flaw.

"Sister Ruoyan." Pei Ziao chose this time to speak up. Ever since Yun Ruoyan entered the room, her gaze had been constantly on him. “It has been a long time since we last spoke after coming out of the imperial territory! I heard that you got hurt, and I hope you're okay now"

“Thank you for your concern, Young Master Pei,” Yun Ruoyan replied politely. He clearly showed hostility and killing intent towards him during the expedition, but why did he act as if nothing had happened?

"Good." Pei Ziao stood up and took out a one-foot-long stick. “This is the scepter my father made not too long ago. He knows that the scepter is your favorite, so he asked me specifically to bring him.”

Matriarch Yun was very fond of the royal scepter, and her preferred weapon when she was young was a two-foot-long scepter. Although he had long since stopped arguing with others, his affection towards the cane had only grown.

"Oh, so? Show me quickly!” He beckoned one of his servants to hand over his staff. "Not bad. Please thank Master Pei for giving this on my behalf.”

“My father said that, when I was injured and fell into a coma, his actions on the Yun estate did not respect you, so this is a sign of apology.” Pei Ziao bowed, his attitude humble.

"That's all in an effort to save you, and her anxiety is understandable." He had his assistant store his staff carefully before continuing, “Ruoyan is the one you should be grateful for, after all, you know how valuable the core foundation pill is"

Yun Ruoyan understood that she intended to cover up the incident that had happened in the imperial territory. Since he had also taken some actions that he could not properly account for if revealed, he went with the flow.

"It's nothing, Young Master Pei," Yun Ruoyan replied coldly. It's only a matter of time before you die!

At this point, Yi Qianying, who had remained silent during the conversation, finally spoke up. “Grandmother, I heard that the phoenix orchid on Minghuang mountain has finally bloomed. We sisters have just returned from the expedition and haven't had time to go see the flowers, so how about we all go together tomorrow?”

“True, Grandma, it has been a long time that you have not come out,” added Yun Ruoyao. “The phoenix crest on the mountain is filled with spiritual energy, and smelling its fragrant aroma will definitely help overcome your recent insomnia.”

Matriarch Yun was clearly excited by this idea. "The weather looks good for the next few days, so let's go tomorrow."

Yun Ruoyan was just about to refuse when she turned towards him. “Ruoyan, go to the mountain with your grandmother. Hasn't it been a long time since we last left together? Your mother used to love phoenix.” orchids

His grandmother's statement had cut off his exit, and Yun Ruoyan could only nod politely.

Pei Ziao smiled. “Grandma, I'm the only descendant of the Pei family. Even if I go on excursions, I'm alone all the time. Is it possible for me to come?”

“The more the more the merrier.” Matriarch Yun nodded.

Yun Ruoyan's eyes drooped.

As they left the matriarch Yun residence, Yun Ruoyan walked in front. Pei Ziao suddenly called out to him from behind.

Yun Ruoyan turned around, looking at him with a glance.

With the afternoon sun as the background, and with the pale blue clothes on her slender body, she looked graceful, even somewhat delicate. Her closed birthmark revealed a natural beauty that she did not know she had.

Pei Ziao suddenly thought that his actions piercing his chest within the imperial territory had suddenly become extremely small.

“Ruoyan sister, I was wrong to leave you following your sister's wishes in the fight against the sharp-faced tiger, and I shouldn't have let them shake your group inside the snake cave. So I fully accepted your attack with my spear as punishment, and now we are balanced. I don't blame you for that!"

"You don't blame me?" Yun Ruoyan looked at him somewhat strangely, her tone seemed to indicate that Yun Ruoyan was eager to be in her generosity. “Then I have to thank you, Young Master Pei!” Yun Ruoyan's tone of voice was scathing and mocking.

“I know you're still mad at me, and my father scolded me about this whole chain of events. He told me that I should get your forgiveness or be punished"

Pei Ziao's handsome face revealed a clouded expression, and the handsome face of this sixteen-year-old youth would definitely captivate all sorts of teenage girls, such as Yun Ruoyan's past life, or the current Yi Qianying.

But to the current Yun Ruoyan, Pei Ziao would never be less than disgusting!

He would continue to ridicule her when he suddenly remembered that she was still useful to the Pei family. "Has Uncle been okay lately?"

Seeing Yun Ruoyan's seemingly positive attitude, Pei Ziao smirked. “My father is always healthy, and he keeps saying that, because he did not treat you well the last time you visited, to invite you to our residence again.”

“Actually, I know what Uncle.” is afraid of Yun Ruoyan suddenly changed the subject. "He was worried that I would spread the secrets you revealed during the expedition, wasn't he?"

What Yun Ruoyan meant was the existence of the valley of a thousand potions. As for the death of the group from the Yue kingdom, they all shared some responsibility for the affair, so none of them would bring it up.

But the valley of a thousand plants was different, it was a secret deeply related to the imperial family!

Yun Ruoyan finally got straight to the point. The only ones who knew of this secret and were hostile towards Pei were Yun Ruoyan and Lin's cousin, and Lin's cousin would naturally listen to Yun Ruoyan. This was why Pei Yingxiong instructed Pei Ziao that, no matter what happened, he should prevent her from saying anything about it!

"You don't have to talk indirectly," Yun Ruoyan crossed her arms and said casually. “Last time, I exchanged the core foundation pills for your family's high-end furnace. This time, let's do another trade.”

The good intentions that Pei Ziao felt about Yun Ruoyan suddenly disappeared like mist. Stiffly, he asked, "What kind of trade?"

“I have fangs from a sharp-edged tiger, which I want to make arrows.”

"sure."

Seeing him respond so straightforwardly, Yun Ruoyan continued, “As well as high-grade pills.”

"What?!" Pei Ziao could not help but raise his voice.