162 Gu Ruoyun’s Treachery 2

"The Gentle Breeze Faction is truly despicable to use such words to frighten this young lady, they even threatened her! Tsk tsk, looks like the shamelessness of the Gu family is hereditary."

All who had witnessed that scene shook their heads. They were most disappointed by the Gentle Breeze Faction’s actions.

Only Shopkeeper Zhao had looked at Gu Xianglin with sympathy.

He knew his Master’s personality very well. Since when has she has ever admitted defeat? Since she has given in so easily, that only proves that someone was going to get tricked into her plans.

"Once I hand over the pill formulas, you’ll no longer come to cause me any more trouble, correct?" Gu Ruoyun timidly looked at Gu Xianglin and added meekly.

At this moment, she no longer had any trace of her prestigious presence which she had exhibited at that banquet.

Gu Xianglin, however, was not suspicious at all. After all, during the banquet, Elder Lei had stood on her side, hence her hard and tough attitude then. Come to think of it, this girl seemed to be the kind who would bully the weak and fear the strong. His earlier words must have really frightened her.

No matter what, Gu Ruoyun was only an inexperienced young lady who had never been through any hardships. Once she heard that many cultivators would come after her, how could she not become scared?

"Little Sister Ruoyun, there’s nothing to be worried about. I can swear to you that once you hand over the pill formulas, I can fully guarantee your safety." The corners of Gu Xianglin’s lips arched. If he were to gift the pill formulas to his adoptive father, then he would no doubt become the next-in-line successor to the Gentle Breeze Faction.

Gu Ruoyun frowned in silence for a moment, as if finding it hard to part with the pill formulas. In the end, she sighed and took the pill formulas out from her lapel.

Shopkeeper Zhao was stunned by her action because he knew that his Master has a secret storage space. That fact that she had taken the pill formulas out from within her garment now meant that… She had long prepared for this!

Could it be that she had predicted Gu Xianglin’s actions?

Shopkeeper Zhao’s gaze filled with pity as he thought of this. Gu Xianglin would never have guessed that he had jumped straight into a trap which had been prepared in advance by her Ladyship.

"Here are the pill formulas." The look in Gu Ruoyun’s eyes was obviously reluctant, but she finally gritted her teeth and handed the pill formulas over to Gu Xianglin. She then said, "You must remember your promise, after I've given the pill formulas to you, the Gentle Breeze Faction will no longer come and cause me any more trouble. I’m cowardly and can’t afford the scare."

Gu Xianglin’s gaze was fixed on the pill formulas in front of him. His breathing tensed up as he excitingly stretched his arm to grab the pill formulas. An ancient smell filled his nostrils as his heart and mind reeled in a daze.

At that very moment, he had the impulse to burst into laughter.

"The pill formulas, I’ve finally obtained the pill formulas. The pill formulas that everyone has only ever dreamed about are now in my hands, hahaha!"

The overwhelming excitement caused him to fail to notice the faint smile on Gu Ruoyun’s lips.

Otherwise, he would have reconsidered accepting the pill formulas in the first place…

"Little Sister Ruoyun, you’ve made the right choice today! You’ll never regret it! Let’s go!"

He has to quickly report back to his adoptive father, surely his adoptive father will be over the moon with this news…

Once the Gentle Breeze Faction has left the Hundred Herb Hall, the place went quiet. After a long while, a baffled voice spoke up from the crowd.

"Lady Ruoyun, why had you handed over the pill formulas? What about our pills…"

"I had no other choice." Gu Ruoyun sighed with a face full of helplessness as she continued, "The Gentle Breeze Faction is strong and the Hundred Herb Hall could never withstand an attack by the Gentle Breeze Faction. Also, I’m but one small fry. How could I possibly fight the entire Gentle Breeze Faction? I had no other choice but to hand over the pill formulas. However, please be at ease as the Hundred Herb Hall will still continue to sell pills and you can purchase the pills based on your place on the list."