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Capítulo 1280: Chapter 1280: River God Above (26)

Yuh Lian was choked by Chuzheng’s words—thank her? She didn’t even want to spare her a thousand cuts!

Chuzheng spoke nonchalantly, “That’s not a reason for you to take over my shop either.”

Yuh Lian replied, “The apothecary was assigned by Lord River God, to let me treat the townsfolk for free…”

Chuzheng interrupted her, “But it’s mine, you’re just seizing it.”

You can’t just start doing such things because you’ve suddenly become attractive!

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All the apothecaries in Hanjiang City were hers. Lord River God appointed her to treat the townsfolk, and since Chuzheng had disappeared, it was only natural for her to take over these shops.

But now she was labeled a thief.

Yuh Lian felt stifled, her brows shot up and her gentle voice was laced with malice, “My father took you in to replace me, yet you maliciously harm me.”

The despair of that moment was something only Yuh Lian could understand.

Chuzheng lifted her gaze slightly, looking at Yuh Lian outside, “So I just have to accept it?”

“You eat from our house, use our things, isn’t that expected?”

“Did your father ever ask me if I was willing to die for you when he took me in?” Chuzheng’s tone was calm.

Yuh Lian still held the same haughty rich girl attitude, “Giving you a bite to eat is already the greatest kindness, and you dare to be picky? Without my father, you wouldn’t even know how you died.”

Chuzheng remained silent; like father, like daughter—the words were nearly identical.

Suddenly, Yuh Lian laughed, “But it doesn’t matter, now you’ll have to pay for everything you’ve done.”

“Just you?”

The girl leaning against the counter had a cold look in her eyes, a calm gaze, as if she were looking down on her.

Of course, Chuzheng didn’t mean that; she simply and confidently thought Yuh Lian wasn’t her match.

If the River God came, he might hold his own for a while.

However, Yuh Lian felt that Chuzheng was insulting her. With a flick of her beautiful sleeves, a wave of energy formed a crescent moon in the air, swiftly moving towards Chuzheng.

Chuzheng was momentarily surprised—wasn’t Yuh Lian a mere mortal?

How could she use a spell now?

Is this some sort of river transformation, giving her new powers?

Why didn’t I get the same treatment when I went under the river?

Bang—

The crescent moon crashed into the counter, splintering the wooden structure, but the girl at the counter easily raised a hand, and the crescent moon could advance no further.

Chuzheng’s fingertip touched the air, and suddenly, the crescent moon rebounded back.

Yuh Lian’s eyes widened slightly, and she dodged backward, the crescent moon grazing her arm before sweeping past the doorway, causing the entire door to collapse with a bang.

Yuh Lian clutched her arm where the crescent moon had touched, looking at Chuzheng in disbelief, “You… you can use spells too!”

“No,” Chuzheng replied earnestly, “I’m just a mortal.” As for spells, of course… I can’t use them!

“How is that possible!” Yuh Lian’s voice rose a few octaves, her beautiful eyes wide open, “If you’re just a mortal, how could you withstand my attack!!”

“Proves you can’t beat me. Don’t you want to go back and get the River God to come here?” Chuzheng sincerely suggested to her.

Yuh Lian’s spell was given by the River God, enough to intimidate ordinary people and act arrogant.

But in an actual fight, Yuh Lian certainly didn’t have much skill.

Last time, Yuh Lian fainted directly, she didn’t even see Chuzheng make a move, so she didn’t know Chuzheng’s capabilities.

That’s why she dared to come today, relying on her spell.

Yuh Lian clenched her fists, unable to decide whether to proceed or retreat.

After a long while, Yuh Lian snorted coldly, “If you have the guts, just wait here.”

Yuh Lian sashayed away, and Chuzheng heard her commanding people to surround the place.

–

The River God resided in the Yuh Residence, seldom appearing, spending most of his time in the private courtyard prepared for him at the Yuh Residence.

“Lian’er, what’s the matter, you’re in such a hurry…”

Yuh Lian was stopped by Lord Yuh the moment she stepped through the door.

“Father, I have urgent business with Lord River God, I’ll explain to you later.”

Yuh Lian didn’t have time to explain to Lord Yuh, she quickly headed towards the small courtyard.

Yuh Lian dared not enter directly, instead knocking on the door and softened her voice, “Lord River God.”

After a moment of stillness, a voice sounded from inside.

“What is it?”

Yuh Lian hurriedly replied, “Lord River God, Chuzheng returned to the city today, she’s in her apothecary right now.”

Creaaaaak—

The door opened, and the River God appeared at the entrance.

“Oh?” The River God sneered, “She dares show herself again.”

Yuh Lian cautiously suggested, “Would Lord River God care to have a look?”

The River God certainly wanted to go; the palace was still in her hands… But, the River God also feared this woman.

To this day, he couldn’t figure out how she, a mere mortal, could hold her own against him.

And the man who was with her…

“Is she alone?”

“Yes.”

Who else could she be with?

Driven by interest, the River God finally replied in a deep voice, “Let’s go.”

Yuh Lian was secretly delighted. In her mind, the River God was so powerful that he would surely teach her a lesson, and then she could have the River God hand her over to her.

Then slowly torment her…

Yuh Lian’s thoughts were sweet, but reality was cruel.

The River God arrived with his entourage outside the apothecary, staring at the hanging door curtain embroidered with a medicine character, while the air seemed to be filled with a medicinal scent.

The River God flicked his fingers, the curtain lifted, and the scene inside the apothecary was laid bare.

However, the River God abruptly stepped back.

Sitting at the center of the apothecary was a man; dressed in black robes that grazed the floor, he was leisurely brewing tea with an indescribable elegance and grace.

“Didn’t you say she was alone?” The River God’s face was displeased.

Yuh Lian was a bit entranced by the man, but sensing the hostility emanating from the River God, she snapped out of it and lowered her head, “When I was here earlier, she was alone.”

Who is this man?

Why is he so handsome…

Yuh Lian felt her heartbeat quicken; she’d never seen someone so strikingly handsome.

“Let’s go.”

“Lord River God?” Yuh Lian was a bit puzzled; they were leaving without doing anything?

The River God didn’t intend to explain, quickly turning to leave.

Yuh Lian was unwilling, glancing back inside the apothecary, but the man remained unmoved, so breathtakingly handsome that it made her heart race.

Not daring to linger, Yuh Lian chased after the River God.

Xuan Ying raised his gaze towards the outside, watching the River God’s departing figure, his eyes narrowing slightly.

“Gone?”

Xuan Ying withdrew his gaze, as if nothing had happened, placing a cup of tea across from him, “Yes, gone.”

The young girl sat down opposite, lifted the teacup, and downed it in one go, “So timid, didn’t even dare to come inside.”

“That’s not how you drink tea.” Xuan Ying didn’t respond to her words, instead he began to instruct her on proper tea-drinking etiquette.

“I’ll drink however I want!!” Chuzheng replied impatiently, pouring herself another cup and quickly gulping it down.

“…”

Xuan Ying shook his head, sipping his own tea leisurely.

With a slight motion of his fingers, the fallen curtain re-hung itself, blocking out the pouring light and obscuring the prying eyes.