"Wait a moment!"
Xiao Yichen hurriedly called out to her.
He quickly took out a jade pendant from his embrace.
"This jade pendant is worth a million taels. It was a memento from my father. If the young lady doesn't mind, I'd like to give it to you."
"I'm sorry, I can't accept it!"
"Young lady, this is my sincerity. I hope you won't refuse me!"
Xiao Yichen grabbed Ye Qingli's arm.
"You..."
Xiao He was so angry she almost jumped.
"Young lady, let's go!"
She tugged at Ye Qingli's sleeve and headed for the door.
"Hold on!"
Xiao Yichen roared.
"If the young lady doesn't agree, then I will abandon you both!"
"Is this a threat?"
Ye Qingli raised an eyebrow and asked.
"Hmph, it is a threat! Young lady, don't forget, you are penniless right now. If you dare to leave alone, you will surely starve on the streets, or even end up homeless and eventually be picked up by stray dogs."
Xiao He said with glaring eyes.
Ye Qingli let out a cold snort.
She looked up at Xiao Yichen.
"Even if I die, I will not end up on the streets!"
"Haha, the young lady is indeed spirited."
Xiao Yichen threw his head back and laughed.
"However, since you are so unreasonable, I have no reason to keep you any longer!"
He quickly grabbed the dagger on the table and ruthlessly plunged it into his own abdomen.
Ye Qingli stared at the bright red blood gushing from his wound, and was stunned.
Xiao Yichen showed a triumphant smile.
"Well, now, will you come with me?"
"Alright."
Ye Qingli sighed.
"Your wound is dangerous. If it's not treated promptly, it might leave a hidden problem. I can treat you temporarily, but it will only last for a few days."
"Thank you, young lady!"
Xiao Yichen said with immense joy.
Ye Qingli took out her silver needles and inserted them into several acupoints on his body.
"Alright, lie down on the bed and rest for a while. I'll clear out the toxins first. Once the toxins are removed, you'll be fine."
Xiao Yichen, as instructed by Ye Qingli, took off his clothes and sat cross-legged on the bed.
"Close your eyes, and don't look at anything."
Ye Qingli said softly.
Xiao Yichen obediently closed his eyes.
He felt a cool, comfortable energy rising from his chest.
This energy carried faint spiritual power fluctuations.
It continuously repaired his meridians and internal organs.
Then, it gradually transformed into a warm, comforting current that flowed through his entire body.
"This is truly miraculous!"
Xiao Yichen exclaimed in amazement.
"I never expected that such a divine physician existed in the martial world."
"Mmm, you should recuperate for a period of time."
Ye Qingli stood up, ready to leave.
"Are you afraid I'll go back on my word if you leave so soon?"
"If you dare, you can try."
Ye Qingli gave him a faint glance.
"I will immediately have you expelled from the city!"
She flicked her sleeve and strode away.
Watching her proud retreating figure, Xiao Yichen gritted his teeth.
However, he was helpless against this woman!
He had been looking for an opportunity.
But, as soon as an opportunity arose, he feared drawing the attention of the martial world.
He could only wait for the right moment.
However, he did not expect someone to intercept him halfway.
This time, however, he had become more cunning.
He did not publicize his injury, only stating that he was unwell.
Furthermore, he specifically chose to leave from a place away from the city gates.
This way, the probability of encountering people on the road would be minimized.
And after he left.
Xiao He looked at Ye Qingli, her face full of indignation.
"Young lady, why did you agree to go with that scoundrel? What will you do if he tries to harm you?"
Ye Qingli patted her head.
"Don't worry, he won't do that."
"Because he knows that if I went with him, he wouldn't be able to defeat me. So, he wants to force me to compromise in this way."
"But, young lady..."
"Don't worry, if you are truly concerned for my safety, then come with me."
Ye Qingli looked at her.
"Are you willing to take this risk with me?"
"Of course, I am!"
Xiao He shouted happily.
"Young lady, you are truly too righteous."
"Alright then, let's leave quickly."
Ye Qingli pulled her along and they hurried out of the room.
"Oh dear, Xiao He, my stomach hurts so much!"
Ye Qingli feigned clutching her stomach.
She had just used her spiritual energy to clear Xiao Yichen's meridians.
Although his condition had stabilized, Ye Qingli could not guarantee that the toxin would not worsen.
Therefore, she needed to return quickly to have her master help her recuperate.
"I'll support you."
Xiao He immediately came closer.
"No need, I am a doctor, I don't need anyone's support."
Ye Qingli shook her head and refused.
Then, the two walked out, talking and laughing.
Suddenly, a group of people rushed out.
"Stop them!"
The leader was the man who had seen Ye Qingli in Xiao Yichen's room just now.
Upon seeing Ye Qingli, his eyes lit up.
"Beauty, who are you?"
His tone was full of flirtatiousness.
"Are your eyes blind? I'm a young lady!"
Xiao He couldn't help but curse.
Who was this guy?
"You are Miss Ye? No way?"
The man looked at her in surprise.
"How could this be? Your appearance... and your personality are completely mismatched! Did you have plastic surgery that failed?"
"You're the one who failed!"
"I think you're the one with blind eyes!"
Xiao He glared with her almond-shaped eyes.
"Believe it or not!"
She took out a mask and threw it to him.
The man picked up the mask and examined it carefully.
"Hmm, it really looks like her."
"However, I'm not someone any cat or dog can recognize!"
He glanced at Ye Qingli dismissively.
Then, he pointed at Xiao He and said, "Who sent this maidservant? She's quite pretty. Why don't you sell yourself to me as my concubine?"
"Slap!"
Before he could finish speaking, Xiao He slapped him across the face!
"I think you're the one with blind eyes!"
"How dare you tease my young lady!"
"You dare to hit me? Do you know who I am? I am the Third Young Master of the Marquis of Dongning's mansion!"
The man touched his face, speaking in disbelief.
"You dare to hit me? Do you know who my father is?"
"Heh heh."
Ye Qingli let out a scoff.
"I don't care if your father is a marquis or a hereditary earl, none of that matters to me!"
Her gaze swept over the people around them.
"If any of you want to move against me, come forward!"
"Who are you?"
The man frowned and looked at her.
"Tell me, whose daughter are you! If you're lying, then this young master will make you understand the price of offending me today!"