Chapter 122: Mo Fengwu

"My sisters don't need to take this medicine, do they? Isn't my life alone enough as collateral?" Yan Shi, who had already swallowed the pill, stopped Second Mistress Li from attempting to take it as well.

Han Li paused slightly, a hint of surprise appearing on his face, when he heard Yan Shi's words.

After a brief moment of contemplation, he nodded gently and said, "Since Fourth Mistress values her sisters so deeply and has spoken thus, I, Han Li, am not an unreasonable person. Very well, Second Mistress and the others do not need to take the medicine."

After speaking, Han Li took the bottle back from Yan Shi's hand and returned it to his pocket.

"Since the matter is settled," Han Li said, "I will take my leave now. I will return to the Mo Residence at this time tomorrow to collect the portrait and other items, and then I will proceed directly to the Poison Overlord Manor."

"Thank you for your trouble, Young Master!" Yan Shi and the others rose to see Han Li off.

Han Li smiled faintly, turned gracefully, and left the room.

As Han Li descended from the small building, hurried footsteps sounded from behind him.

"Senior Brother Han, wait! My second sister needs to speak with you!" Mo Caihuan's loud, calling voice reached him. Hearing her, Han Li sighed and reluctantly turned around.

He saw the little imp charging ahead, while Mo Fengwu and Mo Yuzhu followed behind, walking towards him.

Mo Caihuan caught up to Han Li in a few steps. With wide eyes, she began circling him, making smacking sounds with her lips, as if observing a rare curiosity.

"Well, well, Senior Brother Han, you've tricked me so badly!" Mo Caihuan exclaimed. "I never expected you to be a fraud too! You actually used such trivial things to make people believe you."

Upon hearing this, Han Li rolled his eyes at the girl. What did she mean by 'trivial things'? She was clearly the one who had insisted on having a gift!

"Third Sister, don't be rude," Mo Fengwu said. "Don't tease Young Master Han."

For the first time, Han Li heard Mo Fengwu's voice; it was soft, gentle, and very pleasant to listen to.

"Oh, come on!" Mo Caihuan grumbled discontentedly. "Wasn't I just venting for Mother and the others? Who told him to act so smug in front of my mother!"

Upon hearing this, Han Li realized, as he had suspected, that the girl was purely trying to annoy him. So he ignored the little imp and turned to Mo Fengwu, asking, "Second Miss, do you need something from me?"

Mo Fengwu's face flushed slightly when she saw Han Li addressing her, but she still spoke softly. "Fengwu only wishes to know if the Lingering Fragrance Pill on Third Sister was truly a gift from you, Young Master? And have you truly inherited my father's medical expertise?"

Han Li had a good impression of Mo Fengwu from their first meeting. Now, seeing this beautiful woman speak so gently and shyly, he couldn't help but feel a great deal of fondness and pity for her.

So he replied amiably, "If Second Miss wishes to know, I, Han, will naturally tell you everything I know."

"Miss Caihuan's Lingering Fragrance Pill was indeed given by me," Han Li said. "I did indeed learn a great deal of medical knowledge and various prescriptions from Master Mo, and the Lingering Fragrance Pill is one of them. Could it be that Miss Fengwu is also very interested in this?"

Ever since Han Li saw the medicinal herbs growing in the Mo Residence's backyard, he knew there must be someone there who had learned Doctor Mo's medical skills. Now, seeing Mo Fengwu ask this, he realized the beautiful woman before him was very likely that person.

Indeed, as Han Li spoke, this seemingly quiet young woman's eyes revealed a hint of joy, and she said:

"To tell you the truth, Young Master," Mo Fengwu said, "Fengwu has been very interested in my father's medical practices since childhood and has diligently studied many of his medical texts and insights. Unfortunately, when my father left the Mo Residence, Fengwu was still young, so what I learned was quite limited."

After saying this, Mo Fengwu hesitated, but then continued with some trepidation: "So Fengwu has a request, and I hope Young Master can fulfill it. Would you be able to transcribe a copy of my father's medical insights for Fengwu, so I can learn more and further refine my medical skills?"

After uttering these words, the Second Miss of the Mo Residence had a slight blush on her face, clearly embarrassed by her presumptuous request.

Han Li, upon hearing the beautiful woman's request, agreed immediately without a second thought.

"No problem," Han Li said with a smile. "When I come to the Mo Residence tomorrow, I will bring some of Master Mo's manuscripts and prescriptions for Second Miss. These were originally items belonging to the Mo Residence; I had intended to give them to Fourth Mistress, but since Second Miss wants them, giving them to you is just as well."

"Thank you for fulfilling my request, Young Master! Fengwu is immensely grateful!" A look of gratitude appeared on Mo Fengwu's face.

"Second Sister, why thank him?" Mo Caihuan, who was nearby, blinked a few times before suddenly interjecting. "Didn't you hear him say those things originally belonged to us? It's only right that he gives them to you."

After hearing the little girl's words, Han Li glanced sideways at her. He thought to himself, "If it weren't for your second sister, such a gentle and lovely beauty, asking me, would those things that have fallen into my hands ever be returned to the Mo Residence? Don't even dream of it!"

"Third Sister, don't talk nonsense," Mo Fengwu said. "The fact that Young Master Han can hand over Father's belongings to us without hesitation is enough to show his noble intentions."

Perhaps sensing the animosity between Han Li and Mo Caihuan, Mo Fengwu quickly reprimanded the little girl. Then, pulling her along, she gracefully bowed to Han Li and took her leave.

From beginning to end, Mo Yuzhu, the eldest daughter of the Mo Residence, did not utter a single word. After seeing Mo Fengwu and her sister leave, she cast a deep look at Han Li before following them.

"What did that look from Eldest Miss Mo mean?" Han Li wondered, somewhat baffled by Mo Yuzhu's departing glance. "Gratitude, resentment, or both?"

But after Han Li shrugged, he stopped thinking about it and left the Mo Residence.

When Han Li returned to the inn, Sun Ergou, the new leader of the Siping Gang, and another person had been waiting outside his room for a long time. Qu Hun was, of course, also there.

Upon seeing Sun Ergou, Han Li nodded at him, then pushed open the door and entered the room. Sun Ergou and the others followed him inside, and respectfully stood on either side.

After Han Li sat down, he carefully observed the stranger who had come with Sun Ergou: a burly man in his early thirties, with a broad, fleshy face and a fierce expression.

"Judging by your beaming face," Han Li said indifferently to Sun Ergou, "you've already settled into the Siping Gang's leader position, haven't you?"

"I have! I have!" Sun Ergou eagerly replied, his face beaming. "This is all thanks to Young Master's unwavering support; otherwise, how could a lowly person like me be so capable, or achieve what I have today!"

"It's good that you understand," Han Li said coldly. "I won't interfere in the Siping Gang's affairs, big or small. However, you must use the Siping Gang's power to handle the tasks I assign you properly, otherwise I won't mind replacing the gang leader again."

These words made Sun Ergou, who had been somewhat carried away by his newfound success, immediately shiver and become much more sober. "I will absolutely give my all to Young Master's affairs," Sun Ergou pledged, hurriedly adopting a loyal demeanor, "even if it costs me my life, I will complete them!"

Han Li hummed softly, then ignored Sun Ergou and turned his attention to the other person.

"Are you the one who heard the immortals' conversation?" Han Li asked with considerable interest.

"Yes, this humble one, Xi Tieniu, did indeed hear it!" the burly man replied respectfully. Although he appeared rough and unrefined, he was not foolish. He clearly understood that this unassuming young man before him was the true power behind Sun Ergou's ascent to the gang leader position—a position previously on par with his own. Therefore, he dared not show any disrespect.

Han Li was very satisfied; things would be much easier if the person was intelligent.

"Tell me again, from beginning to end, what you saw and heard regarding the male and female immortals that day," Han Li said. "If you satisfy me, I will make you Sun Ergou's deputy, the vice-leader of the Siping Gang!" Han Li knew well that only generous rewards could motivate others to act, so he made the promise without hesitation.

Xi Tieniu was indeed overjoyed to hear this, and excitedly thumped his chest, pledging to satisfy Han Li. Sun Ergou, listening nearby, felt a slight reluctance, but dared not show any sign of it on his face.

So, after Xi Tieniu had calmed down a little, he recounted every detail of his encounter with the immortal cultivators that day.

Xi Tieniu's account differed in many subtle details from Sun Ergou's, but the overall sequence of events was identical, with no major discrepancies.

"Did the male and female immortals mention any specific times or place names?" Han Li asked, after listening to the man's statement, posing the question that concerned him most.