Chapter 68

The little girl stared intently at Rong Kexiong, only relaxing when he administered the pill to the old woman.

She looked up, gazing earnestly at Rong Kexiong. After a long pause, she finally said, "I believe you, you are a good person."

Rong Kexiong was taken aback and said in confusion, "What are you talking about?"

"You didn't take the pill for yourself but gave it to the nanny. So, you are a good person," the little girl said, her eyes fixed on him.

Rong Kexiong burst into laughter and said, "Your reasoning is quite peculiar. The pill was originally yours, and I merely did a small favor. Hehe, but to be fair, saving you from the pit does make me a good person, right?"

The old woman's body suddenly trembled, and she slowly opened her eyes.

Rong Kexiong exclaimed in surprise. Although he had known the pill was special, seeing its dramatic effect still left him stunned.

"Nanny, you're awake," the little girl exclaimed, overjoyed.

The old woman's eyes quickly regained clarity. She nodded and said with relief, "Miss, it's good that you're safe." Her gaze suddenly fell on Rong Kexiong, and it turned sharp. She raised her arm as if to take action, but as soon as it lifted, she let out a light groan, and her facial muscles tightened, looking quite frightening.

The little girl quickly said, "Nanny, you are severely injured, and your true qi is in chaos. You can't move."

The old woman hesitated and asked, "Miss, who is he?"

The little girl glared at Rong Kexiong but said, "He is a good person. He saved our lives."

The old woman's expression softened. She nodded at Rong Kexiong and said, "Thank you, young sir, for saving our lives. I will remember this forever and repay you in the future."

Rong Kexiong waved his hand and said, "It was nothing, not worth mentioning."

Indeed, he had merely dispatched a spirit body to pull them up, and the pill was theirs. He had no great merit to speak of.

The old woman sighed lightly. Just as she was about to speak, her expression changed. "That's not right. I remember activating the array and the protective shield being crushed by spatial power..." She touched her body and asked in confusion, "Why am I not dead?"

Rong Kexiong interjected, "Nanny, this little guy gave you a very fragrant pill, and then you woke up."

The little girl glared at him and complained, "You talk too much."

The old woman turned her head and saw the empty pill bottle on the ground. She wailed, "Oh, Miss, how could you give me this pill? It was for you, given by the master..."

"Nanny," the little girl said, dissatisfied. "Now, you are my only family. If you go, who will I rely on?" She glanced at Rong Kexiong and said, "Rely on him?"

Rong Kexiong was taken aback and said, somewhat helplessly, "Little one, don't drag me into this." He thought to himself, "I'm getting hit even when I'm lying down."

The old woman was stunned for a moment and sighed, "Sigh, it's all my fault. But, Miss, don't worry. The master will surely rise again and come to take you back soon."

The little girl lowered her gaze, seemingly recalling something sad. Tears welled up in her eyes, but she was stubborn and refused to let them fall.

Rong Kexiong's heart softened. Seeing that they had separated, he stepped forward and gently rubbed her head, saying, "Nanny is right. Your father will definitely come for you."

The little girl huffed and moved her head, seemingly dissatisfied with his action, but she did not truly resist.

Perhaps, at this moment, she also needed some comfort.

The old woman stared at Rong Kexiong with wide eyes, unable to believe that this unremarkable young man would dare to make such a bold move. When she realized the little girl's reaction, she was speechless and incredulous.

Rong Kexiong turned to the old woman and said, "I am Rong Kexiong, a disciple of the Rong family. May I ask your names? Why did you suddenly appear in the pit?"

The old woman pondered for a moment and asked slowly, "Rong family? Which Rong family?"

Rong Kexiong was taken aback and said irritably, "There is only one Rong family in the county."

Actually, there were many families with the surname Rong in the county, but only one could be called a hereditary family. Although the Rong family was not a major clan in the entire county, it was still somewhat well-known.

However, the old woman's face remained blank. She coughed lightly and said, "Sir, please don't blame us. We women rarely go out, and we know little about the outside world."

Rong Kexiong finally understood and said, "I see." He paused and asked, "So, what are your names?"

The old woman hesitated and looked at the little girl.

Rong Kexiong found it odd. This little girl was so young and naive; did she expect her to make the decision?

However, to his surprise, the little girl stood up and said proudly, "I am Dodo, the seventh in my family. You can call me Qidodo." She pointed at the old woman and said, "This is my nanny, Lin Yulan."

"Qidodo?" Rong Kexiong's expression became somewhat strange.

Lin Yulan's expression changed, and her gaze became deep. "Sir, have you heard of this name?"

Rong Kexiong shook his head and said with a smile, "I have a senior sister named Xiaoxiao, and today I met a Dodo. Hehe..."

Lin Yulan relaxed her guard. Although she was severely injured and could hardly use her true qi, she still had several desperate means to take down her enemies if necessary.

Qidodo glared at him and said, "Big guy, this should be a mountain range, right? What are you doing here?"

Rong Kexiong's face turned serious, and he said, "Little one, my name is Rong Kexiong. You should call me brother."

"Hmph, big guy," Qidodo put her hands on her hips and said, "I will call you big guy. Who made you...?" Her face turned red, and she couldn't continue.

Lin Yulan's expression changed, and she asked, "What happened just now?"

"Nothing," Qidodo shook her head repeatedly. She wouldn't reveal that embarrassing moment, even if it meant her life.

Rong Kexiong naturally wouldn't bring up such an awkward topic. Lin Yulan looked at them suspiciously, feeling that they were hiding something, but she couldn't force the little girl to speak, so she kept her doubts to herself.

Rong Kexiong's lips twitched. He collected his thoughts and thought, "What am I doing, arguing with a child?"

He cleared his throat and said, "Lin Nanny, what are your plans for the future?"

Seeing that Rong Kexiong was no longer pressing them about why they appeared in the pit, Lin Yulan sighed with relief. She said, "We have no plans. Perhaps we will rest for a while and find a place to stay."

Rong Kexiong hesitated and said, "Lin Nanny, outside the mountain range, there is an estate of my family. If you don't mind, you can stay there temporarily."

In the past, he wouldn't have dared to say such a thing. But now, with his increased status in the family, arranging for two people to stay in the estate would not cause any trouble.

Lin Yulan pondered for a moment and said, "We cannot accept favors without reason. We are already grateful for your rescue. How can we trouble you further?"

Rong Kexiong laughed and said, "I feel a connection with you two. Please don't be so formal."

Qidodo's eyes twinkled, and she said, "Big guy, you still haven't told me why you are here."

Rong Kexiong's smile faded, and he sighed, "I came to the mountains to find a herb."

Qidodo's eyes lit up, and she said, "What herb are you looking for? Maybe I can help."

"You?" Rong Kexiong was taken aback and laughed, "Little one, thank you for your offer."

Qidodo naturally saw through his insincerity and said angrily, "Hmph, big guy, don't underestimate me."

Rong Kexiong waved his hand and said, "Alright, little one, I give up." He paused and said, "The herb I am looking for is a rare treasure called Wucai Cihuang."

Lin Yulan's gaze shifted between Rong Kexiong and Qidodo, her expression quite strange.

After the sudden change, the little girl had been depressed. Several escape attempts had cost the lives of all their guards, leaving only the two of them to risk their lives to escape.

She had been worried that the little girl would change her personality, affecting her life.

But seeing the little girl and this strange young man bickering, she felt a sense of vitality in the little girl, and her heart slowly relaxed.

Qidodo thought seriously and suddenly said, "You must have a relative who was poisoned. Although their life was saved, the poison couldn't be completely removed, right?"

Rong Kexiong was taken aback and asked in disbelief, "How did you know?"

Qidodo sneered and said, "Wucai Cihuang is the king of cihuang, with powerful detoxifying effects. Hmph, you are specifically looking for it, and you don't show any signs of poisoning, so you must be looking for it for a relative." She glared at Rong Kexiong and said, "Such a simple thing and you can't figure it out, you're really stupid."

Rong Kexiong was speechless and said with a bitter smile, "Unfortunately, this herb is very hard to find. I've been in the mountains for several days and haven't found any trace of it."

Qidodo giggled and said, "Finding Wucai Cihuang is like hitting the jackpot, almost impossible. But if you want to remove the poison, you don't necessarily need Wucai Cihuang."

Rong Kexiong's eyes lit up, and he said excitedly, "Little one... no, Miss Dodo, what do you mean?"

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