In the room, Gu He's expression was solemn. "Tell me, since you had already thought of poisoning them, why did you insist on using Ten Fragrance Soft Muscle Powder, a slow-acting poison? No, it should be called a slow-acting sedative!"
"Think about it. If you had used an acute lethal poison back then, would any of what followed have happened?"
"When dealing with enemies, you must never be soft-hearted!"
"Mercy toward your enemies is cruelty toward yourself!"
"Silly girl, do you understand now?"
After saying this, Gu He fixed his gaze on Xiao Yi Xian, who was lying on the bed.
Beside them, a thoughtful look flashed across Nalan Yanran's pretty face.
What Elder Gu He said seemed to make a lot of sense.
But why did Elder Gu He seem a little frightening like this?
In Nalan Yanran's impression, Gu He had always been upright, refined, and easygoing...
But today, another image of Gu He had formed in Nalan Yanran's heart. He was...
Terrifying!
Hearing Gu He's words, Xiao Yi Xian froze for a moment before weakly saying, "But, Teacher, I only have sedatives on me..."
Gu He was speechless.
"From the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture, all you learned was how to make sedatives?" Gu He asked somewhat helplessly.
Xiao Yi Xian weakly nodded.
Then she shook her head again.
The corner of Gu He's mouth twitched slightly. "What exactly do you mean by that, girl?"
Xiao Yi Xian softly explained, "Teacher, I thought the other poisons in the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture were too vicious, so I didn't make them."
Gu He said helplessly, "Disciple, I know you have a kind heart, but one must always be wary of others. With your temperament, you'll definitely suffer losses when you're out in the world."
Xiao Yi Xian nodded thoughtfully and obediently