My Silly, Sweet Wife

Upon hearing the discussions around him, Dugu Jifeng suddenly remembered.

A while ago, Dugu Yue seemed to have mentioned Wu Yaoguang.

This person is not only an Alchemist but also seems to have deep connections with many sects.

Even a top-notch sect like the Xuantian Sect tries to curry favor with him.

Moreover, it is said that Wu Yaoguang is the Minister Elder of Xuantian Sect, but he is extremely obsessed with Alchemy. His greatest wish in life is to create a pill that surpasses the Spirit Pill, an Immortal Pill.

Immortal Pill!

The kind of pill that can boost one's cultivation like a rocket with just one consumption.

Moreover, once consumed, even the most severe injuries can be easily healed by this pill.

A pill only found in legends.

"So it's Senior Wu." Dugu Jifeng's original disdain turned into sincere reverence as he respectfully handed the Snow Lotus to Wu Yaoguang.

Wu Yaoguang didn't mind Dugu Jifeng's previous impoliteness and took the Snow Lotus for a careful examination.

Initially, Wu Yaoguang's face was filled with delight, but as he continued to examine, he shook his head repeatedly.

Seeing Wu Yaoguang's reaction drove Dugu Jifeng into a panic, akin to an ant on a hot pan, repeatedly asking what the result was.

Everyone around perked their ears, focusing on Wu Yaoguang.

After a full ten minutes, Wu Yaoguang returned the Snow Lotus to Dugu Jifeng with a sigh and said, "Little brother, this Snow Lotus is only ninety-nine years old, its value is around a hundred Spirit Stones."

Boom!

That one sentence was like a thunderous explosion.

Dugu Jifeng felt his world spinning.

A hundred Spirit Stones?

He had just spent ten thousand Spirit Stones to buy it!

If this is truly fake, wouldn't he be punished severely by his father?

Dugu Jifeng was unwilling to accept this, with sweat dripping from his forehead, he grabbed Wu Yaoguang's arm: "Elder Wu, Senior Wu, please don't joke with me. This is clearly a thousand-year-old Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus, how can it be only ninety-nine years? You must have seen it wrong, you're joking with me, right?"

Wu Yaoguang heard this, shook his hand, breaking free from Dugu Jifeng's grip with a serious expression: "Little brother, I, Wu Yaoguang, have cherished my reputation above all else my whole life and have never joked about medicine with anyone. I can vouch with my head that this Snow Lotus is indeed only ninety-nine years old. The reason it's so large is because only a part inside is real, the outside is expertly replicated. If not closely examined, it would be hard to tell."

"This, this is impossible!" Dugu Jifeng saw Wu Yaoguang's seriousness, his heart sunk halfway down as he carefully touched the edge of the Snow Lotus.

Previously, he felt nothing amiss, but now upon touch, Dugu Jifeng instantly realized there seemed to be a problem.

Then, with a gentle squeeze.

After a crisp sound, a piece from the edge fell off.

Whatever the material used, it looked like Snow Lotus but was definitely not Snow Lotus.

"Ahhh!"

On the spot, Dugu Jifeng was nearly driven mad.

He furiously pointed at Ye Guichen: "Kid, even Senior Wu took over ten minutes to discern the authenticity of this Snow Lotus, yet you declared it fake in one breath. Are you in cahoots with those two?"

Dugu Jifeng began to understand.

That wealthy middle-aged man must have been accomplices with the beggar.

They deliberately inflated the price to lure him in.

Dammit!

Dugu Jifeng felt his vital blood boiling, spitting a mouthful of blood.

His two subordinates were horrified, quickly supporting Dugu Jifeng, urgently saying, "Young Master, Master, are you alright?"

Dugu Jifeng shoved his men aside, bowing to Yang Di: "Senior Sister Yang, you saw it too. This Snow Lotus cost me a full ten thousand Spirit Stones, yet now it's only worth a hundred."

Then pointed at Ye Guichen: "And this guy said it's fake in one breath, he must be in league with those two swindlers. You must help me get justice!"

Yang Di didn't expect things would escalate to this point.

Her eyebrows furrowed.

At first, even she felt the Snow Lotus was genuine.

If it weren't for Wu Yaoguang, she might have been deceived too.

Of course, she didn't have that many Spirit Stones, even if she wanted it.

But, as skilled as Ye Guichen may be, it's unlikely he could tell the Snow Lotus was fake with just a glance, right?

"Could Ye Guichen really be involved?" Yang Di hesitated, looking at Ye Guichen: "Sir, about this matter..."

"I have nothing to do with this," Ye Guichen immediately denied.

He merely saw a problem and was identified as an accomplice?

What's wrong with these people.

"You say you're not involved?" Dugu Jifeng was unwilling to believe, sternly saying: "Quick, signal and call for reinforcements!"

Dugu Jifeng's subordinates immediately took out a device like a rocket firecracker and released it into the sky.

A burst of firelight shot up into the sky, exploding into the shape of a sword.

Dugu Jifeng saw that the signal had been sent out, his face dark as he said, "Kid, you can't escape now. Today, if you don't compensate me with the Spirit Stone, I'll take your life."

Ye Guichen had just casually mentioned it earlier and didn't expect it to lead to such a scene.

But how could he take Dugu Jifeng's words to heart?

Ye Guichen really couldn't be bothered to fuss with such a minor figure and didn't even care to explain.

Moreover, it seemed that Dugu Jifeng held a grudge against him because of the matter with Feng Chuchu, and even if he explained, it would be seen as sophistry.

So, Ye Guichen just shrugged his shoulders, indifferent as he said, "Think whatever you want. I was just kindly reminding you earlier, but if you don't appreciate it, so be it. Heh heh, but I'll give you another piece of advice: if you keep focusing on me, the real swindler might quickly escape, and getting the Spirit Stone back will likely be impossible."

"Damn it, you little bastard, who are you fooling!" Dugu Jifeng's eyes fixated menacingly on Ye Guichen, "You're in cahoots with them. As long as I catch you, none can escape."

"Want to catch me?" Ye Guichen chuckled and sighed, "I really don't have time to play with you. If there's nothing else, I'll be going first."

Ye Guichen turned to leave.

Feng Chuchu naturally didn't believe that Ye Guichen was a swindler, glaring fiercely at Dugu Jifeng and huffing, "Brother Chen wouldn't deceive you. He has a lot of Spirit Stones and wouldn't care about your ten thousand Spirit Stones at all."

Seeing Ye Guichen about to leave, and with Feng Chuchu speaking on his behalf, Dugu Jifeng suddenly panicked.

He must stop Ye Guichen before his reinforcements arrived.

Otherwise, once Ye Guichen left, catching him again would be difficult.

"Chuchu, you must have been deceived!" Dugu Jifeng blocked Ye Guichen and Feng Chuchu again, "You're saying he wouldn't care about ten thousand Spirit Stones? Chuchu, who in the world is that wealthy? You, you must have been tricked. Come with me quickly, be careful, or he'll sell you off."

Ye Guichen saw Dugu Jifeng's shameless persistence, and he had lost his patience: "Get out of the way!"

"Haha, are you angry out of embarrassment?" Seeing Ye Guichen get upset, Dugu Jifeng acted even more arrogantly, as if he'd found Ye Guichen's weak spot, "This is Wan Jian Villa's territory. Our people will soon arrive, and by then, you won't be able to escape. Now, it's best for you to kneel and beg for mercy, and have your accomplices return the Spirit Stone. Maybe I'll feel soft-hearted and spare your life; otherwise, you're all dead!"

"Hey, what's wrong with you, why do you keep falsely accusing Brother Chen?" Feng Chuchu was annoyed, angrily saying, "If you keep blocking the way, believe it or not, I'll turn against you."

"Chuchu, you've been deceived, you've definitely been deceived!" Dugu Jifeng acted like a sycophant, "Quickly leave him, I'll definitely expose him. Don't worry, I'll take good care of you."

"Pah!" Feng Chuchu didn't expect Dugu Jifeng to be so shameless.

He now thinks of taking care of me.

Who needs you to take care of me.

With Brother Chen, I don't need you at all.

Ye Guichen also felt a headache.

But there was no way to clarify things with Feng Chuchu right now.

Moreover, saying in front of so many people that Feng Chuchu should stop bothering him would be too humiliating for a girl.

But with Dugu Jifeng stirring things up, Ye Guichen lost interest in finding good herbs and pills.

He said helplessly, "Chuchu, you don't need to speak for me. Since he's from Wan Jian Villa, for your sake, I'll help you catch the swindler."

Hearing this, Feng Chuchu's face turned red, she lowered her head and softly agreed, feeling as if she'd eaten something as sweet as honey inside.

Brother Chen does care about me after all.

He's even willing to find the swindler for me.

Seeing Feng Chuchu's bashful look, Dugu Jifeng felt like he was about to explode with anger.

"Ah ah ah, kid, I want to duel you!" Dugu Jifeng drew his sword, pointing it at Ye Guichen, "Do you dare?"

Ye Guichen sneered, "You're not worthy!"

"Fine, I'm not worthy? Then today, I'll kill you!" Dugu Jifeng was truly infuriated.

It was one thing for Feng Chuchu to show affection in front of him, but to do so with a swindler was another.

Damn it, if he didn't finish off Ye Guichen, Dugu Jifeng felt he'd become the laughingstock of Wan Jian Villa.

Without further hesitation, Dugu Jifeng violently thrust his sword towards Ye Guichen's face, moving at incredible speed, resembling a silver snake suddenly darting out, attacking Ye Guichen.

The crowd was secretly astonished by this.

Wan Jian Villa, true to its name, had remarkable swordsmanship.

Many present could sense the intense killing intent from Dugu Jifeng's sword, making it seemingly impossible to dodge.

Feng Chuchu was also startled, not expecting Dugu Jifeng to attack so abruptly.

She was about to shout a warning when she saw Ye Guichen smirk playfully, "Is that it?"

Then, casually, he reached out and caught the stabbing blade.

With a slight twist.

Accompanied by the crisp sound of breaking.

Crack!

Dugu Jifeng's sword was directly broken by Ye Guichen.

Ye Guichen then effortlessly flung the broken blade forward.

A strong draft grazed Dugu Jifeng's cheek.

Dugu Jifeng only felt a sharp pain on his face, touching it to find a cut had been made.