Chapter 202 - The Dark Tide
The Substitute Madam Amazes the World Once More
Huo Xuan and the two others followed behind Mo Zhu and quickly got into the car. After everyone sat down quietly, Mo Wu started the car and drove steadily on the path again.
In the car, Xu Huan turned to look at Huo Xuan in the back seat uneasily from the front passenger seat. He said with a hint of worry, âNow, the people from the various families in Beijing must know that we were the ones who won the bid for the Ten Thousand Aged Pine Snow Herb. The Qian familyâs people coming to look for trouble is just the beginning. Iâm worried that we will encounter such unexpected situations in the future.â
After saying this, Xu Huanâs eyes dimmed as he pondered for a moment before adding, âWhy donât we hurry back to Cloud City and use the Ten Thousand Aged Pine Snow Herb and Soul Returning Herb before they come looking for us? After they canât find the spirit herb or after they obtain the news that weâve already used the spirit herb to save them, they might stop finding trouble with us.â
When Huo Xuan heard Xu Huanâs words, he turned his head and looked out the window quietly, his dark eyes filled with a cold glint.
Seeing Huo Xuanâs indifference, Xu Huan turned to look at Mo Zhu. âLittle Bamboo, if Brother Huo is ignoring me, say something. This Ten Thousand Aged Pine Snow Herb is going to be used to treat your grandmotherâs illness anyway. As long as you agree to this arrangement, weâll immediately set off to return to Cloud City.ââ
Mo Zhu thought about Xu Huanâs words carefully and felt that what he said made sense.
Now, the wealthy families in Beijing were all eyeing the spirit herb in her hand covetously. She probably could not protect such a precious herb alone. Besides that, with her current power, she could not take control of the situation herself. Also, the people hiding in the dark and waiting for the chance to attack them were probably not as familiar as Cloud City as compared to them.
Thinking about it in this way, it was indeed better to return to Cloud City immediately rather than continue staying here.
However, she had her own principles. Mo Zhu gently raised her hand and rubbed her palm. When she thought of the meeting she had agreed to with Gao Qing before she left the auction, she frowned and said, âItâs not time to go back yet. Besides, Iâve already agreed to Gao Rongâs visit to the Gao family tomorrow. I canât break my promise.â
After saying this, Mo Zhu waved her hand to indicate to Xu Huan that there was no need to persuade her. Seeing that the girl had already made her decision, Xu Huan pinched the space between his eyebrows and turned around to look out the window.
About half an hour later, the car steadily stopped at the entrance of the Huo familyâs mansion. After Huo Xuan and Mo Zhu got out of the car one after another, Mo Wu drove Xu Huan back to the Xu family.
Just as Mo Zhu reached the entrance of the mansion, her phone suddenly vibrated from her pocket. She took out her phone skillfully from her pocket and looked at the caller ID. She pursed her lips and said to Huo Xuan, who had been following closely beside her, âYou go in first. Iâll take a call here first.â
After Huo Xuanâs figure disappeared from the entrance of the mansion, Mo Zhu picked up the call with a cold expression.
Just as she placed the phone on her ear, Cheng Yiâs deep voice came from the receiver.
âYou know what happened at the Gao familyâs auction tonight, right? Or did you watch it with your own eyes?â
After a pause, seeing that Mo Zhu did not really want to continue the conversation, he took the initiative to invite her. âSince youâre here in Beijing, why donât we meet?â
When Mo Zhu heard this, she lowered her head and played with the zipper of her coat as she replied coldly, âThere have been too many things happening these two days. Itâs not convenient. Letâs talk about it next time when we have the chance.â
As if he had expected that the girl might refuse to meet him with this reason, Cheng Yi took a step back and continued, âAlthough itâs not convenient to meet me, you should have time to visit the Pavilion of Love, right? Ever since the headquarters of the Pavilion of Love have been set up in Beijing, you have never visited it right?ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âIâll definitely do it when I have the chance next time.â
When Cheng Yi heard Mo Zhuâs answer, he knew what the girl was thinking. He sighed lightly. He did not know how to persuade Mo Zhu..