Chapter 60

"Su Yi, you're ruthless!"

After a moment of stunned silence, Nan Ying clenched her teeth and fiercely threw the chicken leg in her hand to the ground, then swiftly dashed out of the courtyard.

She fled in disarray.

Su Yi turned back into the courtyard, his gaze falling on the shriveled, moldy chicken leg on the ground. Thinking of how he had once been deeply infatuated with this woman, he was speechless.

However, who in their youth can guarantee they won't encounter such a despicable woman?

Shaking his head, Su Yi returned to his room.

He began to tally his gains.

On the desk:

Eighteen silver bills of ten thousand taels each, three medicinal herbs, a top-tier Yellow Rank martial arts manual, three green jade spirit bamboo, and one spirit bamboo shoot.

Such a harvest was considerable.

Unfortunately, though the silver bills were numerous, they held little appeal for the current Su Yi.

According to his knowledge, in Yunhe County City, one could also buy some medicinal herbs with gold and silver.

However, most of them were of ordinary quality, and their prices were exorbitantly high.

For example, a common low-grade first-class medicinal herb could sell for thirty thousand taels of silver!

As for second-class medicinal herbs, their value was roughly eighty thousand taels of silver.

However, even in the market of Yunhe County City, second-class medicinal herbs were considered rare, often being snatched up at high prices as soon as they appeared.

However, Fu Shan had also mentioned that if one used spirit stones to purchase medicinal herbs, it would be much easier.

Because for martial artists, both spirit stones and medicinal herbs are essential cultivation resources.

The three medicinal herbs in front of Su Yi were all the lowest-grade first-class medicinal herbs.

On the contrary, the spirit bamboo shoot had a decent quality and could be classified as a second-class item.

"Once we go to Yunhe County City, I'll exchange the silver bills for spirit stones."

Su Yi pondered.

In Yunhe County City, ten thousand taels of silver could be exchanged for a first-grade spirit stone.

One hundred first-grade spirit stones could be exchanged for a second-grade spirit stone.

Ultimately, even if he were to go to Yunhe County City in the future, he would still need to earn money.

Only then could he continuously obtain cultivation resources.

Soon, Su Yi put away the silver bills, medicinal herbs, and manual.

Then, he walked out of the courtyard, sat on a stone bench under a large locust tree, and began to carve the green jade spirit bamboo with the Dust Edge Sword.

As wood chips flew, it wasn't long before Su Yi had a green bamboo scabbard in his hand.

It was three feet long, as thick as a child's arm, emerald green, and crystal clear like jade.

Inserting the Dust Edge Sword into it, only the hilt was exposed, which was quite fitting.

However, Su Yi felt the hilt was somewhat obtrusive.

After some thought, he removed the hilt guards on both sides of the hilt, turning it into a sword strip. This way, even the hilt was hidden inside the green bamboo scabbard.

Then, Su Yi used a cluster of green bamboo threads to weave a flexible rope, securely fastening it at the scabbard's opening, allowing it to be hung from the waist.

Su Yi lifted the finished green bamboo scabbard and examined it.

In the sunlight, it was emerald green, crystal clear like fine jade, and felt cool and smooth to the touch, extremely comfortable.

It was more like a bamboo cane than a scabbard.

With a flick of his wrist,

Clang!

The Dust Edge Sword suddenly shot out, emitting a faint hum.

"Not bad, it can serve as a bamboo cane in ordinary times and make it easier to draw the sword in battle, which is much more aesthetically pleasing than a sword hanging from the waist..."

Su Yi was very satisfied.

Although the Dust Edge Sword had only a trace of spirituality, as long as it was immersed in the green jade spirit bamboo scabbard, its sharpness and quality would be nourished and transformed.

This was the reason Su Yi made the scabbard.

Next, he split the remaining green jade spirit bamboo into seven-inch-long bamboo strips, making a total of thirty-six.

These were all spirit materials, and he could inscribe some basic talismans on them, which could be used for setting up arrays, killing enemies, exorcising evil, divination...

Finally, Su Yi made a bamboo hairpin for himself.

Of course, he shaved off all the green outer layer, making the hairpin a simple and elegant white.

If he wore a green hairpin, the color on his head might cause misunderstandings.

Su Yi came to the copper mirror in his room.

In the mirror, he stood with his hands behind his back, his long hair tied up with a white bamboo hairpin, and a bamboo cane hanging from his waist, looking neat and tidy.

With the experience and mindset of his past life, his demeanor became even more composed, fitting the description of being graceful and transcendent.

"Being only seventeen, young and vigorous, without a trace of old age, this is a bit of the style of my past life."

Su Yi nodded in satisfaction.

"The appearance of the immortal master makes Wan recall the eight words 'unique in beauty, unmatched in the world.'"

Suddenly, the timid praise of Qing Wan came from the Soul Nourishing Gourd. Her courage seemed to have grown, and she now dared to speak up on her own.

"A good-looking appearance is all it is; only a woman like you would care so much about it."

Su Yi shook his head indifferently and instructed, "Prepare yourself; I might take you to Guimu Ridge soon."

Then, he went straight to the desk and began to inscribe talismans on the bamboo strips.

...

In the evening.

Hu Quan brought a herbalist named "Guo Bing" to the Apricot Yellow Cottage.

Guo Bing was very old, with sparse hair and a tall, emaciated figure.

He wore a bamboo hat, and under it was a terrifying face. One side of his face was red and swollen, while the other side was blue and black, twisted like a ghost's face, extremely frightening.

"Son-in-law, this old man Guo is one of the most experienced herbalists in the city. Many years ago, he often roamed around Guimu Ridge."

Seeing Su Yi, Hu Quan introduced him, "Only this old man is most familiar with Guimu Ridge, knowing it like the back of his hand."

"Manager Hu flatters me. Ever since I was injured by a ghost at Guimu Ridge many years ago, I haven't been there for ten years."

Guo Bing's voice was hoarse and weak, as if his body was very frail.

After examining Guo Bing, Su Yi suddenly asked, "Did you encounter a 'Yinsha Ghost' back then?"

"Yinsha Ghost?"

Guo Bing was bewildered; he was just an ordinary person and knew nothing about ghosts.

Su Yi casually said, "A Yinsha Ghost is one of the lowest-grade fierce ghosts, born in polluted graves."

"Anyone who is tainted by its aura will be invaded by the green fire poison, and at best, they will become a 'Yin-Yang Ghost Face,' suffering from the poison day and night, in unbearable pain."

"At worst, they will turn into a pile of bones within three days."

After hearing this, Hu Quan was surprised; it was the first time he had heard of such a bizarre and ominous thing.

Guo Bing was stunned for a moment, then suddenly became agitated, his face filled with hope, and he trembled, "Son-in-law, do you have a way to treat such injuries?"

Su Yi nodded and casually said, "You have been poisoned for ten years, and the green fire poison has invaded your internal organs. It won't be easy to completely remove the poison."

Guo Bing fell to his knees and kowtowed, "Son-in-law, please save me. For ten years, I have been tormented to the point of unbearable pain. If it weren't for the need to take care of my wife and children, I would have committed suicide long ago!"

"Son-in-law, if you agree to save me, I will personally take you to Guimu Ridge!"

Su Yi looked at Hu Quan and said, "I will write a prescription. You go and get the medicine and boil it for him. In about half a year, the poison will be completely eliminated."

Hu Quan quickly agreed.

Guo Bing was so excited that he kowtowed repeatedly, expressing his gratitude to Su Yi.

"Alright, old man Guo, Son-in-law's medical skills are highly praised even by Doctor Wu. Since he has agreed to save you, he will surely cure you."

Hu Quan helped Guo Bing up and said, "If you truly appreciate Son-in-law, tell him everything about Guimu Ridge."

Guo Bing nodded and asked, "Son-in-law, are you planning to go to Guimu Ridge?"

"Yes."

Su Yi answered frankly.

Taking a deep breath, Guo Bing gritted his teeth and said, "Guimu Ridge is a place with complex terrain and unpredictable dangers. It's impossible to describe it with words. I will personally guide you and take you there!"

Hu Quan was very anxious and said, "Son-in-law, that place is not to be taken lightly. You..."

Su Yi interrupted, "I have made up my mind. No more persuasion."

Then, he said to Guo Bing, "Tomorrow morning, come to the Apricot Yellow Medical Hall and take me to Guimu Ridge. Rest assured, I will bring you back safely."

Guo Bing agreed without hesitation.

Seeing this, Hu Quan could only sigh, unable to persuade further.

After settling this matter, to be cautious, Su Yi prepared some items to ward off evil that night, finally feeling at ease.

The next morning.

Su Yi held a bamboo cane, wore a Soul Nourishing Gourd on his waist, and a bamboo hairpin in his hair, walking out of the courtyard with a composed demeanor.

When he arrived outside the Apricot Yellow Medical Hall, Guo Bing, wearing a bamboo hat, was already waiting.

Just as the two were about to set off, a voice came from the street:

"Guo Bing, there you are, I finally found you!"

Su Yi looked up and saw a group of figures hurrying over.

The leader was Wen Jueyuan.

When he saw Su Yi standing next to Guo Bing, Wen Jueyuan's pupils constricted, and his face stiffened.

Guo Bing did not notice this subtle change and respectfully bowed, "Young Master, what do you need from me?"

He was a herbalist for the Wen family, and Wen Jueyuan was the direct son of the family head, so he could not help but show respect.

Wen Jueyuan said solemnly, "A nobleman from Yunhe County City plans to visit Guimu Ridge and needs someone familiar with the area to guide him. As far as I know, only you, Guo Bing, have the ability to do this."

Guo Bing was stunned and instinctively looked at Su Yi.

"Guo Bing, what do you mean by this?"

Wen Jueyuan frowned, "Don't worry, once the task is completed, you will be well rewarded!"

Guo Bing quickly explained, "Young Master, you misunderstood. I already agreed to go to Guimu Ridge with Son-in-law Su yesterday."

"What?"

This time, it was Wen Jueyuan's turn to be stunned. He looked at Su Yi again and said stiffly, "What are you going to Guimu Ridge for?"

Although his attitude was cold, after the events at the Dragon Gate Banquet, he no longer dared to act superior when facing Su Yi.

Su Yi played with the bamboo cane in his hand and said calmly, "My business has nothing to do with you."

A hint of anger flashed across Wen Jueyuan's face but was quickly suppressed.

He stared into Su Yi's eyes and said, "Su Yi, I admit that after your cultivation recovered, you are no longer ordinary, and even City Lord Fu Shan holds you in high regard."

"But don't forget, you are still a赘婿of the Wen family!"

The word "赘婿" (zhuixu, meaning "赘婿" or "入赘的女婿" in this context, which refers to a man who marries into a family and becomes part of it, often with a lower status) was emphasized.

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ps: I have some errands to run during the day, so the second update will be at 6 PM.