285: Chapter 285 Hua Yu: Do you want cultivation or not?

"You are the Young Sect Leader, and in the future, you will lead the Flower Sect. Naturally, you are responsible for hosting distinguished guests."

Hua Lan felt as if Gu Han had seen right through her. She found it interesting but didn't press further, turning to smile at Hua Jin instead.

A chill ran through Hua Jin's entire body!

Heavens, the Grand Elder—who was usually so stern and difficult to get along with that she seemed more like a Punishment Elder than the actual Punishment Elder—was actually smiling at her!

"She must be plotting something against me!?"

"There is no rush for hospitality," Gu Han said with a smile. "Young Sect Leader Hua Jin, please take me to see Senior Hua Yu first. The sooner she takes the Medicinal Pill, the sooner she can recover."

"A Medicinal Pill!?" The members of the Flower Sect present looked puzzled.

Hua Jin hadn't mentioned anything about a pill, only that the serene earth nether lotus had been retrieved but was in Gu Han's possession.

They were too embarrassed to directly ask someone who had done them such a great favor for such a precious natural treasure.

While hosting him grandly, the higher-ups would certainly hold a meeting to discuss how to trade with Gu Han.

"That's right, a Medicinal Pill." Gu Han nodded slightly and took it out. "I have here a heavenly nether purifying pill refined by Senior Venerable Yao. It can cure the poison currently in Senior Hua Yu's body and preserve the vitality in her legs."

"With the addition of a high-tier Medicinal Pill to treat the injuries to her legs, she can make a full recovery!"

At these words, the Elders of the Flower Sect all showed expressions of pleasant surprise, and even Hua Lan was no exception.

No Disciple of the Flower Sect could be unaware of this pill, which Venerable Yao had created out of respect for their Grand Elder to neutralize the unique poison of the Tianming Sect.

However, after Yao Chen's disappearance and suspected death, the recipe for this pill had been completely lost.

They truly hadn't expected to see this pill again, much less one refined by Venerable Yao himself.

"How do you have this pill!?" Hua Lan asked, seeking to confirm her suspicions.

"By chance, I've been of some help to Venerable Yao," Gu Han replied with a smile. "The old gentleman will be making his return very soon."

This news delighted the Flower Sect's upper management. Compared to the Pill Tower, whom everyone sought out, the Flower Sect had a much better relationship with Venerable Yao of the Starfall Pavilion.

Having a connection to a Peak Tier 8 Alchemist was excellent news for the entire Flower Sect.

"What do you want in exchange for this pill?" Hua Lan said immediately. "I can make the decision now to trade for it on behalf of the Sect Master."

A Peak Dou Zun Expert held a pivotal position in any power.

Hua Lan knew what she had to do next; a failure would be a massive loss for the Flower Sect.

If Hua Jin could recover and take up the mantle again, she could pursue her breakthrough with even fewer worries.

"We can let Senior Hua Yu take it first," Gu Han said, thinking of the guidance of Opportunity. "When the time comes, Senior Hua Yu can discuss it with me herself. I believe the Flower Sect won't treat me unfairly."

"We won't. I guarantee it in my name as Grand Elder." Hua Lan looked at the somewhat dazed Hua Jin and said, "Young Sect Leader, take young friend Gu Han to the Sect Master. I will handle the hosting duties."

"Alright." Hua Jin also knew which matter was more important. Though puzzled by Hua Lan's behavior, she immediately agreed.

Under the joyful and expectant gazes of the Flower Sect's higher-ups, Gu Han and Yun Yun followed Hua Jin to the back mountain, arriving at a quiet and secluded valley.

Unlike the flowery and fragrant world outside, this place appeared somewhat desolate and overgrown with weeds, carrying a somber autumnal air.

"Teacher insisted on living here and won't let any Disciples come to maintain the place. She says she likes this kind of scenery now," Hua Jin sighed, afraid Gu Han and Yun Yun might overthink it.

"Is that Jin'er?" A woman's voice, tinged with desolation, came from ahead.

"Teacher." Hua Jin cupped her fists in greeting toward a cave not far away.

"Heh." The woman's voice turned slightly cold and cynical. "So you still remember I'm your teacher and know to visit me. I haven't seen you for three days; is this how you treat your teacher?"

A hint of helplessness flashed in Hua Jin's eyes as she bowed even lower. "Teacher, your Disciple knows her mistake. It was only that I had important business to attend to outside."

"You didn't even come to tell me before leaving?" Hua Yu's displeased voice rang out. "As expected, you no longer hold me in your heart."

Gu Han: "..."

He only knew that Hua Yu's temperament had become eccentric after she was crippled.

This was understandable. Even a billionaire would have a breakdown if they went bankrupt, let alone Hua Yu, who had fallen from being a Peak Dou Zun Expert to Trash. Her mindset was bound to be unbalanced.

But seeing it with his own eyes, he turned to look at Yun Yun, his gaze seemingly saying, "You're truly impressive."

Yun Yun truly deserved to inherit Hua Yu's Dou Qi Legacy.

Yun Yun: ?

"It seems you've even found yourself a pretty boy. It's a wonder you still remembered to come and notify this old crone," Hua Yu's voice came again.

"Teacher!" Hua Jin's Face filled with urgency. Gu Han was no pretty boy—though it would be great if he actually were her pretty boy.

"What, I can't even speak of you anymore? You're going to defend this pretty boy?" Hua Yu's voice drifted out, sounding unpredictable.

Hua Jin was about to explain, but Gu Han had no interest in listening further. He cupped his fists and spoke: "Gu Han, Grand Elder of the Cloud Mist Sect and Guest Elder of the Starfall Pavilion, greets Sect Master Hua Yu."

"I have come today bringing a heavenly nether purifying pill personally refined by our Pavilion Master, Venerable Yao. Having heard that Senior was ambushed by the Tianming Sect, I am willing to offer this pill for trade."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire valley suddenly fell silent.

Immediately after, a strange storm of energy appeared, indicating that Hua Yu's heart was far from calm.

Hua Jin felt a sense of relief and immediately spoke up: "Teacher, I took people to harvest the serene earth nether lotus. After successfully finding it, we fell into a trap set by the Tianming Sect's Evil Flower Demon Lord and were nearly wiped out. It was Young Master Gu Han who saved us."

"He heard about your situation and happened to have a heavenly nether purifying pill on hand. Both the Grand Elder and I have already verified it."

"If you take it now, you can be cured."

Boom!

A Spatial Wormhole suddenly appeared before the three of them.

Following that, a soft sigh came from within: "Too late. Truly a step too late."

These words left Yun Yun and Hua Jin puzzled. What did she mean by "too late"?

"Come in."

The three of them immediately stepped into the wormhole.

After passing through the spatial passage, the group arrived in the depths of the cave.

The layout here was very simple, consisting only of a jade bed and a jade table.

Hua Yu sat neatly dressed on the jade bed, her long skirt covering the lower half of her body. Her Face, which was more beautiful than fine jade, was covered in eerie green patterns—the poison of the Tianming Sect gathering and ravaging her body.

That poison, which was said to be capable of harming even a Saint, had been suppressed by Hua Yu's absolute strength, yet it had still reduced her to such a wretched state.

For a woman, especially a powerful one, this was simply a profound humiliation.

No wonder she had secluded herself here.

Her gaze swept over Yun Yun and Gu Han as she asked, "Young friend, do you want cultivation?"