Chapter 682: Chapter 679: Undercurrents

Thinking of this, even Ye Han couldn’t help but shiver.

Although the tales of the Miao people’s Gu poison were only legends, Ye Han was always cautious in his actions, preferring to believe it existed rather than dismissing it, because he knew that the paranoid and ruthless Miao people were not to be offended.

Ye Han was unwilling to offend the Miao people lightly. Lowering his gaze, he pondered for some time, took an invitation card, picked up a pen, and wrote down a few lines. Then he gestured to A Zheng and said,

“Take this invitation card to the Song Family, and tell them I’m inviting Miss Huo and her friends to visit the Ye family at noon. Remember to be sincere in your attitude and don’t offend them!”

“What do the Ye family and the Xiang family mean by this?”

Huo Sining was as confused as a monk hitting a bell–unable to comprehend the situation–as she looked at the two invitations that had been sent to her consecutively.

If the Ye and Xiang families’ invitation was equivalent to a setup, why did the two people delivering the invitations seem so respectful, as if they were afraid she would be displeased, speaking with extra caution?

Huo Sining didn’t know if it was her illusion, but the servants from the Ye and Xiang families who delivered the invitations seemed to be afraid of her. Their hands trembled slightly as they handed over the invitations, and as soon as she accepted them, they immediately retreated at least a meter away from her, as if she were a man-eater.

Was she a flood beast or a Cretaceous dinosaur? Huo Sining felt somewhat speechless; she saw a hint of fear in the eyes of those who delivered the invitations.

Huo Sining didn’t know that because of the Itch Powder she administered to Ye Rongbin and the Xiang brothers, the Ye and Xiang families mistakenly thought she was related to Miaojiang Witchcraft, which made them wary and afraid to provoke her lightly.

However, judging by the time, Huo Sining knew that the poison on the three men’s bodies must have already taken effect.

The actions of the Ye and Xiang families suggested that they knew it was her who had applied the Itch Powder to Ye Rongbin and the others.

Their intentions were clear; they were extending an olive branch to her.

This amused Huo Sining, as the Itch Powder would automatically wear off in half a month. As long as the trio from Ye and Xiang families could endure the torment, they would naturally recover without medication when the time came.

But this was good too. Victorious kings and defeated bandits–in this world, only the strong can stand at the top of the food chain.

People like Ye Han and Xiang Jinsheng lived their lives on the edge of a knife, and after frequenting Yama’s Palace, there was little they feared.

But the Itch Powder was different. Death might not be frightening to them, but the Itch Powder concocted by Yan Feng could make one wish for life without hope and for death without relief. Moreover, only Yan Feng himself could produce the antidote, leaving other doctors helpless and without recourse.

Huo Sining was well aware that teaching the Ye and Xiang families a lesson was necessary to intimidate them and prevent them from causing more trouble.

So, she decided to leave the two families hanging for a while, letting them think that no one but her could neutralize the poison. This would serve as a warning to others. Once Ye Rongbin and the others felt terror, she would then neutralize the poison in their bodies. Only by doing so could she ensure they would be more cautious in the future.

Just as Huo Sining received the invitations from the Ye and Xiang families, the Gambling King received the news at the same time.

Learning that Ye Rongbin and Xiang Zhenhua were afflicted with an incurable Gu poison, causing intense itching and leaving them without remedy, such terrifying symptoms even made the Gambling King pale.

After a long while, he stared steadily at the Fourth Lady and sighed,

“Seventh has certainly made an incredible friend this time, this woman’s background is no simple matter! Fortunately, on that day, we didn’t force anyone to join in the high seas betting pact, or else even I couldn’t guarantee what might have happened.”

The Fourth Lady’s eyes revealed a look of surprise, “Didn’t we already investigate before? It seemed there was nothing particular about her. Does that girl have any other official background?”

“The official side couldn’t find anything, but I think what she might be capable of is far more terrifying than anything the officials could uncover. With just a slight trick, the three kids from the Ye family and the Xiang family were completely unaware that they were ensnared by her spell!”

The Gambling King shook his head with a bitter smile, “Do you know about the art of Witch Gu? That’s her real specialty!”

The Fourth Lady patted her chest, her face showing a frightened expression, “The art of Witch Gu is not easy to deal with, no wonder the Ye family and Xiang family don’t dare to act rashly and can only try to please her!”

“Her willingness to help us this time proves that she really considers Seventh a friend. Otherwise, someone of her status would probably disdain to curry favor with us.”

Old Song smiled easily and with delight, “That’s good. I was worried that after I’m gone, Seventh wouldn’t be able to shoulder the heavy burden of the Song Group. Now it seems he has his own vision and ideas. We’re all getting old; it’s their era now, and we must accept our age!”

The Fourth Lady nodded thoughtfully, “I quite like this Miss Huo. She gets along well with Xiao Ying and Xiao Jing. Although she is young and from the countryside, she is superior in terms of looks, talent, and demeanor. Xiaochen is also of age now, and the position of the principal lady of the household has been vacant for a while. What do you think–”

Song Lifeng knew exactly what the Fourth Lady had in mind, and it was rare for her to have such benevolence. She treated the children of the other ladies as if they were her own and had been helping Xiaochen look for a suitable match for years, but alas, a compatible one had not yet been found.

But this woman was different from those ladies from prestigious families. Her identity, along with the secret powers she represented, were not something he could easily provoke.

If handled well, all would be good. But if mishandled, and those people were provoked, it could destroy what the Song Group had built over the years, not to mention whether they would even survive.

“We should still respect the children’s opinions and let things take their natural course. That Miss Huo is not someone we can influence.”

Song Lifeng sighed. How much he wished the Song family could find a new path! But in this world, the one thing that you can’t force is romantic feelings.

Miss Huo may seem amiable, but she is decisive in her actions, definitely a ruthless character. If she is enraged, the Song family won’t reap any benefits.

Huo Sining had no idea that, in just one night, her status had undergone a radical change. In the speculation of those people, they pulled in Miaojiang, witch doctors, and Gu poison. Her posing as someone from Bashu was even more mystified, almost made out to be omnipotent.

What the Gambling King thought of, Ye Han and Xiang Jinsheng had naturally considered as well.

However, although the invitation had been sent, Huo Sining had not agreed to it, saying only that she did not have time for now.

Huo Sining’s polite refusal both annoyed and unsettled Xiang Jinsheng. He and Ye Han sent the invitation also as a test to see what Huo Sining’s attitude would be.

If Huo Sining was only intent on administering a light punishment to teach his son a lesson, that could be dealt with. They could just make nice with Huo Sining, say some kind words, and perhaps the Gu poison would be lifted;

But if she was targeting the Ye family and Xiang family, that would complicate matters substantially.

Fortunately, Huo Sining hadn’t made a final refusal, only mentioning that she did not have time for now, which meant there was still room to maneuver.