Bai Yu Feng had many matters to attend to, and though he wished to play with the two, he had no time to linger.
After bidding farewell to Gu Qian Ying, he quickly departed.
Finally seeing Bai Yu Feng leave, Xiao Yi Hao and Duan Xi Feng slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
The enemies of their fate had finally vanished.
Gu Qian Ying chuckled, placing a hand on their backs, and said helplessly, "The two of you, why are you like three-year-old children? It's truly exasperating."
Xiao Yi Hao was indignant, "But he teased us so much today, why are you giving him a good face? He's also not good to mother, I want to oppose him."
Duan Xi Feng declared emphatically, pounding the table, "Exactly, it was because my condition was poor today that I let that brat take advantage. When the time comes, I will not let him off easily."
Gu Qian Ying pressed her hand to her forehead in exasperation.
"Neither of you can compare to him, so stop talking nonsense here."
Sensing Gu Qian Ying's displeasure, the two of them restrained themselves slightly.
"Do you have something to tell us?"
Gu Qian Ying steadied herself and presented the blood she had collected.
"The full moon night is approaching."
Upon hearing the words "full moon night," a chill ran down the backs of the three present.
This was because the demonic energy within Xiao Yi Hao would erupt on the fifteenth of every month, the night of the full moon.
Each time, his body would suffer inexplicable pain, and his meridians would become increasingly blocked.
What frightened Gu Qian Ying even more was the unpredictable outcome of this demonic energy's continued spread.
Duan Xi Feng carefully examined the bottle in his hand, "Have you obtained Bai Yu Feng's blood?"
Gu Qian Ying shook her head. The blood was pure, and he was a master of his craft, carrying the bloodline of the Sheng Yu family. Although their relationship was currently somewhat eased, secretly obtaining Bai Yu Feng's blood was exceptionally difficult.
She explained, "This is from Bai Yang Ping. When I was treating him at Shu Yu Pavilion, I took the opportunity to pilfer some blood. It should be useful on the full moon night."
After much thought, she believed that the bloodline of the Sheng Yu family should, with high probability, be able to control the demonic aura. Therefore, she had been cautious when treating Bai Yang Ping.
This trace of bloodline power had caused Bai Yang Ping's body to weaken for several days.
Thus, Gu Qian Ying felt a slight pang of guilt whenever she saw Bai Yang Ping.
Duan Xi Feng knew the item was extremely precious and handled it with utmost care, fearing it might be damaged, as it was crucial for Xiao Yi Hao's survival.
As night fell, the moon gradually rose, hanging in the sky.
He could already vaguely sense the signs of the full moon night.
Xiao Yi Hao always felt very unwell as the full moon night approached.
When the moon hung high in the sky, he had fallen silent.
Gu Qian Ying gently wiped the thin sweat from his forehead, her heart filled with concern, "You must be in a lot of pain! You look so pitiful."
Xiao Yi Hao smiled innocently, grasping Gu Qian Ying's hand and attempting to alleviate the pain on his cheeks with his cold breath.
The pain tormented him greatly.
Though young, he understood the consequences if this energy was not controlled, consequences that no one could bear.
So, he could only choose to endure it silently.
In just over a decade, he had already experienced pain that would take ten thousand years for others to endure.
Gu Qian Ying sat before him, "If you feel pain, you can tell me directly. Mother will not look down on you."
Xiao Yi Hao pouted aggrievedly, "Mother, please don't underestimate me. I am a man, I will not cry, and I am not afraid of pain."
Gu Qian Ying suddenly recalled his embarrassed state in the carriage earlier that day and burst into laughter.
"Yes, yes, you're not afraid of pain, you're just ticklish. If anyone wants to attack you, just bring out some tickle powder, and you'll quickly surrender without any hesitation, right?"
Xiao Yi Hao felt even more wronged, and tears finally welled up in his eyes.
"Mother, you're too much. What happened today is a great humiliation for me. I will definitely get revenge."
Gu Qian Ying clicked her tongue and lowered her raised arm.
"Alright, forget about revenge. We might need him in the future! Go to sleep properly, don't talk about such nonsense!"
Xiao Yi Hao opened his mouth slightly, his lips turned in reluctance, and he grabbed Gu Qian Ying's arm, "Then, Mother, will you sleep with me?"
Gu Qian Ying patted his back, her voice incredibly gentle.
"I know, go to sleep now! Mother is by your side."
Xiao Yi Hao's previously stiff body finally began to relax. A naive smile curved his lips, as if he had fallen into a sweet dream.
Gu Qian Ying's eyes flickered as she touched his forehead. "My child, if only you could remain innocent forever!"
As night deepened, Xiao Yi Hao had fallen into a deep sleep. Gu Qian Ying, having finally completed her task, was swaying precariously, barely managing to stay awake.
She supported herself with her arm and yawned.
After tucking Xiao Yi Hao in, she turned to leave.
As soon as she closed Xiao Yi Hao's wooden door, Gu Qian Ying suddenly felt a chill from behind.
And this chill was heading towards them.
Gu Qian Ying's expression changed, and the silver needles in her hand immediately flew through the air.
With a few swift movements.
These silver needles collided with the aura of their spiritual energy, emitting a crackling sound.
The two forces met with great urgency, creating quite a commotion upon impact.
They even split a large pillar in the inn in half, leaving sawdust flying everywhere.
Gu Qian Ying's eyes darkened. Standing amidst the chaos, the silver needles in her fingertips remained poised, a hint of killing intent in her eyes.
She shouted towards a distant silhouette, "Who is it? You cowards, do you dare not reveal yourselves before me?"
"You were tracked by my silver needles just now, and even if you try to escape, you cannot run far. If you dare to kill me today, we who are vengeful will surely slay you here."
As Gu Qian Ying spoke, she observed the subtle movements of the aura before her.
The person's spiritual energy was profound, allowing them to hide freely within the night.
Even Gu Qian Ying did not have a hundred percent certainty of apprehending this person.
Just as Gu Qian Ying was about to launch a fierce attack.
The person withdrew the suppressed killing intent and suddenly emerged from the black night.
The assassin wore a night-blooming outfit, their figure resembling a skeleton, looking particularly eerie.
They advanced towards Gu Qian Ying, their attack particularly fierce.
Gu Qian Ying let out a cold laugh, her body weaving behind, and with swift force, she seized the person's vital point.
The person could not evade in time.
They were struck at an acupoint, standing stiffly in place, completely unable to move.
Gu Qian Ying raised an eyebrow, "You dare to put on a show before me? Let me see who you are."
With lightning speed, she removed the person's disguise.
As Gu Qian Ying looked closer, she was astonished.
She recognized this person; it was the Evil King!
She felt utterly bewildered, "Why is it you?"