Feng Ninghe looked at Baili Ye's hypocritical face with a half-smile.
Although this First Prince of Li Kingdom wasn't particularly intelligent, he was at least more sensible than Feng Tongtong.
She could see the apprehension and fear hidden in Baili Ye's eyes.
She knew what he was afraid of.
However, she didn't want things to end so quickly.
A playful, cat-and-mouse mentality arose in her heart. Feng Ninghe's lips curved slightly, "We'll talk about past matters later. Let's get back to the point. First Prince, didn't you want the elixir?"
Hearing that Feng Ninghe wasn't going to pursue the matter further at the moment,
Baili Ye breathed a sigh of relief.
Gazing at the exquisite face before him, his breathing quickened, "What else do you want?"
After several years apart, her face had matured, complementing her graceful figure and composed demeanor.
She had shed her former childishness, possessing a woman's unique charm.
She had grown into such a beautiful woman.
In an instant, he regretted agreeing to the plan of the Feng Tongtong sisters in a moment of impulsiveness.
Feng Ninghe lowered her gaze and said, "If the First Prince wants the elixir, exchange it with the Hundred Soul Grass."
As soon as these words were spoken, Feng Tongtong became anxious, "Feng Ninghe, I endured so much humiliation just now. Was that slap in vain? You're making new demands! You're utterly shameless!"
The Hundred Soul Grass was a valuable item. Spirit cultivators could use it for their cultivation.
More importantly, she also needed this Hundred Soul Grass.
She had been stuck at the early stage of the Kai Guang realm for a long time, and only the Hundred Soul Grass could help her break through. The First Prince had also promised to give her this Hundred Soul Grass.
But now... she had to hand it over before she even received it?
As soon as Feng Tongtong finished speaking, she felt a chilling gaze fall upon her.
It was Baili Ye!
His eyes were filled with a warning as he stared at her.
She had never been treated like this by Baili Ye before.
It was all because of this wretched Feng Ninghe!
Feng Ninghe squeezed the medicine bottle in her hand, her cold eyes like a calm lake, undisturbed, "No matter how shameless I am, it's nothing compared to you Feng family members. First Prince, isn't your life worth more than a single Hundred Soul Grass?"
Baili Ye took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.
He turned his gaze to Feng Tongtong, deliberately lowering his voice, "Tongtong, I'm afraid I can't give you this Hundred Soul Grass. But rest assured, I will be by your side to protect you when you break through your cultivation."
While the Hundred Soul Grass was useful to Feng Tongtong, it wasn't of much use to Baili Ye.
Feng Tongtong stomped her feet anxiously. She glared fiercely at Feng Ninghe.
But since Baili Ye had spoken, she could only clench her fists and finally shut her mouth, "Tongtong believes the First Prince. The priority is to resolve the poison. The First Prince's safety is paramount."
Without the Hundred Soul Grass, she didn't know when she would be able to break through her cultivation.
The situation was urgent. Even though she was unwilling, she had to force a smile and pretend to be composed.
In front of others, she had to appear gentle and understanding. Only then could she satisfy the First Prince and marry him.
However, Feng Ninghe's appearance had snatched away what was hers.
She couldn't swallow this insult!
Baili Ye quickly ordered his men to retrieve the Hundred Soul Grass from the mansion's storeroom.
Looking at the Hundred Soul Grass before her, Feng Ninghe quickly put it away and casually tossed the medicine bottle to him.
Baili Ye eagerly took the medicine bottle, his eyes filled with fervor, and downed the elixir in one gulp.
Feng Tongtong rubbed her swollen cheek, enduring the pain both physical and emotional, and grinned, "Congratulations to the First Prince on obtaining the antidote."
Baili Ye looked at Feng Ninghe with satisfaction, "Thank you, Immortal Xu, for your assistance. However, why do I not see Immortal Xu disembark from the carriage?"
Feng Ninghe couldn't be bothered to reply to Baili Ye. Her gaze swept over him and landed on Feng Tongtong, "Feng Tongtong, I'll see you at the Feng manor."
With that, Feng Ninghe turned around and walked towards the carriage.
Feng Tongtong, however, rushed forward. She secretly channeled her spiritual energy and thrust a poisoned needle fiercely towards Feng Ninghe.
The events of five years ago must never be revealed.
Otherwise, the Feng family would be disgraced, and she, the third young lady, would not be safe.
Feng Ninghe must die!
Baili Ye naturally noticed Feng Tongtong's action.
A dark glint flashed in his eyes, but he did not intervene.
However, before the poisoned needle could pierce Feng Ninghe's body, a tremendous pressure swept towards Feng Tongtong.
The poisoned needle abruptly changed direction and struck fiercely at Feng Tongtong.
"Who dares bully my disciple!"
A powerful male voice boomed from inside the carriage. Elder Xu's Nascent Soul stage spiritual power instantly spread out!
Elder Xu was not only a third-grade alchemist but also a Nascent Soul stage spirit cultivator.
Baili Ye's expression instantly darkened. He bowed towards the carriage with a fawning smile, "Immortal Xu, Feng Tongtong is ignorant. I will surely teach her a good lesson!"
A Nascent Soul stage spirit cultivator was not someone they could afford to offend.
The cultivation levels began with the Qi Refining stage, followed by Foundation Establishment, Kai Guang, Golden Core, and Nascent Soul. Below Nascent Soul, each stage was divided into early, late, and peak phases.
Once one reached the Nascent Soul stage, their cultivation level was divided into one to ten stars.
He was only at the peak of the Kai Guang stage. A single slap from a Nascent Soul stage spirit cultivator could kill him.
He never expected that the former waste, Feng Ninghe, would grow into such a graceful young woman, and even managed to get involved with a Nascent Soul stage spirit cultivator.
The pressure from the Nascent Soul stage spirit cultivator pinned Feng Tongtong to the ground, unable to move. Blood began to flow from her seven orifices.
Finally, after the carriage drove away and the pressure dissipated, Feng Tongtong was able to get up.
She quickly took out an antidote for the poisoned needle and stared intently in the direction the carriage had gone.
The crowd that had gathered around the First Prince's mansion and witnessed the entire event sensed something unusual.
After Feng Ninghe's carriage departed, the onlookers also dispersed quickly.
However, the events that transpired in front of the First Prince's mansion became a topic of gossip, rapidly spreading throughout the imperial city.
Inside the carriage.
Elder Xu's eyes held a hint of contentment.
To be able to appear as Feng Ninghe's master was quite beneficial.
From any perspective, he was the one gaining.
Although it was just to cooperate with Feng Ninghe and play along, Elder Xu still enjoyed a bit of acting.
"Boss Feng, it seems I'll have to reluctantly be your master for some time to come."
Elder Xu sighed, but his face showed no sign of reluctance.
Xiao Zhao, who was obediently lying beside Feng Ninghe, heard Elder Xu's words and couldn't help but roll his azure eyes in disdain.
The carriage drove slowly through the streets and finally stopped at the Feng family's entrance.
Her veil removed, Feng Ninghe decided to show her true face.
As soon as she stepped out of the carriage, the guards guarding the Feng family entrance yelled out.
"A ghost! Help!"
"Master! There's a ghost!"
Screams echoed one after another.
In just a moment, all the guards at the entrance scattered and fled.
Feng Ninghe subconsciously reached up and touched her cheek, frowning, "I'm so beautiful, how can I look like a ghost? Is there such a beautiful ghost?"
"Who dares to play tricks at the Feng family!"
Feng Guangyao's voice, before he even appeared, boomed from within the mansion.