Beat Them at Their Own Game

In the attic where Li Xiangrou was, she was tossing and turning in her room.

I felt a sudden heat throughout my body.

It feels like Ants crawling all over you.

This made her feel like her whole body was on fire; this burning desire made her feel like she was about to lose control.

So, he staggered to his feet, preparing to go out for a shower to relieve the feeling.

Ultimately, he was too exhausted and collapsed to the ground.

However, her delicate body was still trembling.

Ning Qi heard the noise downstairs.

Did you hear that sound?

So he asked out of curiosity.

"No."

Medicine Spirit shook her head. "Master, are you sure you didn't mishear?"

"I can't be mistaken, there must be some noise."

Ning Qi said with great certainty, "Let's go up and see what's going on."

"Good."

After Medicine Spirit agreed, she went upstairs with Ning Qi.

He quickly went upstairs and knocked on the door.

"Li Xiangrou."

I called out their names, but no one came to open the door.

This made Ning Qi anxious.

So, disregarding whether this was a private room or not, he simply reached out and opened the door.

They saw Li Xiangrou lying on the ground, her whole body trembling.

Especially her cheeks, which were flushed, clearly indicated that something was wrong.

"Master, she's been drugged."

The Medicine Spirit itself is formed from the essence of elixirs, so its nature can be easily discerned at a glance.

"Oh? Someone drugged her?"

Ning Qi frowned. "Do you have a way to help her?"

"That's easy. As long as I absorb all the medicinal power, I'll be all set."

"Speaking of which, I am the ancestor of all medicines; everyone who sees me must behave properly!"

Medicine Spirit said nonchalantly.

"Okay, then I'll leave it to you."

Ning Qi nodded, and then asked Medicine Spirit to help.

Medicine Spirit arrived at Li Xiangrou's place, looked at her carefully, and then opened her arms wide.

Suddenly, a glimmer of light emanated from between his fingers.

These condensed lights, a vibrant green, surged towards Li Xiangrou on the ground after they appeared.

In the blink of an eye, it enveloped her.

It flowed into her body, drop by drop.

These were all Life Essence, and after flowing into her body, they began to dispel the medicinal effects within her.

At first, the medicinal power was Qi Ingestion, but after feeling the pressure from the Medicine Spirit, it immediately submitted.

The Medicine Spirit was thus easily forced out of her body.

Once these alluring drugs were expelled from the body, they were immediately condensed by the Medicine Spirit in front of it.

It formed a filthy substance the size of a fist.

It hovered incessantly under his control.

"Master, this is it."

The Medicine Spirit condensed this and came to Ning Qi, saying...

How is she?

Ning Qi glanced at it, then asked in a deep voice.

"She's fine now, and she'll be fine too."

"I left her a portion of my Life Essence so that she would be safe from any harm."

Medicine Spirit glanced at Li Xiangrou, then continued, "She'll be fine after a good night's sleep."

"Okay, then."

Ning Qi nodded, then waved his hand and helped Li Xiangrou up.

Using the Immortal-Demon Power, he easily put her back on the bed.

After she had settled herself on the bed, she checked on Li Xiangrou's complexion.

By this time, her complexion had returned to normal, and her body was no longer trembling.

His breathing became even, as if nothing had happened.

"Master, she'll be alright, don't worry."

"Otherwise, I'll stay tonight. If any problems arise, I'll help her!"

Seeing Ning Qi looking at Li Xiangrou, Medicine Spirit quickly said something.

"Alright, then you can stay!"

Ning Qi had been waiting for him to say that, and upon hearing Medicine Spirit's words, he immediately agreed.

"Yes, Master! Go and rest!"

"I'm here; she'll be safe!"

Medicine Spirit nodded and smiled, then told Ning Qi to go and rest.

"Okay, then I'll leave it to you."

Ning Qi nodded, then hurriedly left.

After he went downstairs, he returned to his Side Room.

Then he sat cross-legged and began to regulate his breathing.

The night flew by, and Ning Qi woke up in the early morning.

After he got up, he came to the lobby.

Then they heard noises upstairs; it was clear that Li Xiangrou had woken up.

After tidying herself up, she came downstairs.

I happened to see Ning Qi here as well.

"Ning Qi!"

So he went up and greeted them.

"How about it?"

Ning Qi looked at her and asked with concern.

"Ning Qi, thank you for helping me again last night."

After hearing his question, Li Xiangrou continued to thank him.

"Oh?"

Why thank me?

Ning Qi smiled and asked, half-jokingly.

"Of course, it's to thank you for saving me again!"

"If it weren't for you, I would have been in trouble yesterday..."

Li Xiangrou quickly said.

In the end, only she could hear what she said.

The blush on her face had reached all the way to her ears.

"Oh? Then you shouldn't thank me."

Ning Qi smiled again and pointed to the Medicine Spirit on his shoulder, "You should thank him."

"Who is he?"

Upon hearing this, Li Xiangrou couldn't help but show a look of curiosity.

She had no idea who else could save her.

"Come out."

Ning Qi then smiled at his shoulder.

"Call!"

The next moment, the Medicine Spirit, who had been hiding its form, finally revealed itself.

He was just a tiny child, no bigger than a thumb, with a beaming smile on his face.

He is...

Li Xiangrou had never seen Medicine Spirit before, and seeing him appear on Ning Qi's shoulder, she couldn't help but show a curious look.

"I am the Medicine Spirit, and this is my master."

I helped you with your illness last night!

"So there's definitely something wrong with you thanking my owner."

Medicine Spirit flew merrily through the void, recounting the events of the previous night to Li Xiangrou.

"Well, thank you very much!"

Li Xiangrou apologized to Medicine Spirit.

"You're welcome. You're a friend of my master, so you're my friend too."

Medicine Spirit waved his hand cheerfully, then turned his gaze to Li Xiangrou: "Princess, when were you given an aphrodisiac?"

"Didn't you feel anything at all during this process?"

"I don't know, I just had some tea with Wang Mang and the others."

"And then I knew nothing more."

Li Xiangrou gently shook her head, looked at the layout of the room, and then said, "Could it be that he deliberately tampered with my Side Room?"

"Possible."

Before Medicine Spirit could say anything, Ning Qi stepped forward and spoke first.

"Ning Qi, have you discovered anything?"

Li Xiangrou immediately became curious.

"Yes, look at the flowers in your room."

Ning Qi pointed to the flowers in the Side Room and continued, "These flowers are all blooming brightly, and after you came in, they left a potion on you."

"And you didn't know that, so when you arrived you fell into their trap."

"When these drugs and pollen come into contact, they unleash the potency of the aphrodisiac."

"And the combination of pollen from all these flowers can further enhance the medicinal effect."

"So, they had planned this all along."

"This is outrageous! I'm going to settle accounts with them right now!"

Upon Li Xiangrou immediately became furious.

He then said he was about to go and settle accounts with them.

"Wait a minute."

However, Ning Qi stopped him directly.

"Why? I'll make them pay! Even now, they still dare to harm me."

"And they used such despicable methods."

Li Xiangrou grew increasingly angry as she spoke, her eyes blazing with fury.

"These lowly henchmen are useless to fight."

"Once we went to the capital and dealt with the biggest one, the rest would scatter like leaves in the wind."

Ning Qi smiled and said, "We've encountered quite a few situations like this along the way; there's no need to worry about it anymore."

"Ning Qi, you're right. In that case, I won't hold it against you."

"Once I return and ascend the throne, I will settle accounts with them one by one!"

After listening to Ning Qi's words, Li Xiangrou nodded seriously and said, "We will absolutely not let them continue to be so rampant."

"That's right, that's correct. As long as we are strong enough, they won't have a chance to make a move."

Ning Qi nodded and said encouragingly, "Then, let's go."

"We'll talk about everything when we get there!"

"Right!"

Li Xiangrou agreed and then followed him out the door.

Your Highness.

"..."

She had just stepped out when Commander Li and his men came to pay their respects.

"General Li, assemble the men, we're ready to depart."

Li Xiangrou glanced at Commander Li, then continued, "Let's not delay any longer; this time, we'll travel at full speed."

What she had witnessed earlier had made her even more disheartened.

I had initially held onto the idea of letting them go, but now it seems unnecessary.

Faced with absolute strength, there is absolutely no need for any concerns.

Just like the current imperial sister, she wields immense power, which is why she can bully whomever she wants.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

After Commander Li agreed, he turned to his guards and said, "Pass down the order to assemble outside the City Lord's Mansion. We're preparing to depart."

"Yes."

"..."

The guards acknowledged the order and then respectfully withdrew.

Then he hurriedly left to inform the others.

Ning Qi watched them all leave, then turned his gaze to Commander Li: "Was anyone suspicious seen last night?"

"No, we've been Patrol constantly; it's perfectly safe here."

Commander Li shook his head after hearing his words and asked, "Young Master Ning, have you discovered something?"

"That's right, someone secretly drugged the princess!"

Ning Qi nodded and said seriously, "Therefore, it's not suitable to stay here any longer."

"What? Then let's go settle accounts with Wang Mang!"

"That bastard actually allowed his men to drug us!"

Commander Li was furious upon hearing his words.

He then set off to settle accounts with Wang Mang.

"No need."

These people don't need us to make a big fuss.

Li Xiangrou shook her head this time and continued, "Let's go. Getting back to the capital as soon as possible is the most important thing."

"Your Highness, this..."

Commander Li clearly didn't want to give up yet.

"Your princess has grown up; listening to her is the right thing to do."

Ning Qi gave Commander Li a look, signaling him not to pursue the matter further.

"Your Highness, should we tell him again?"

Commander Li could only grit his teeth and stop asking about what had just happened.

However, then something occurred to him, and he quickly asked.

"Go and make arrangements, but don't let anyone know."

Li Xiangrou glanced at him and said seriously, "Let's pretend this never happened! Understand?"

"Clear!"

"Then I'll go right away."

Commander Li agreed, then turned and hurriedly left.

After he left, Li Xiangrou looked at Ning Qi.

"Ning Qi, let's go!"

She then spoke up on her own initiative.

"Okay! Let's go!"

Ning Qi didn't say anything, but agreed and then left first.

Li Xiangrou sighed softly, then followed.

"Master, is the princess still somewhat disappointed?"

Medicine Spirit looked at Ning Qi and asked curiously.

Their conversation was conducted through Divine Sense communication, and no one else could hear it.

"That's inevitable."

Ning Qi nodded, then continued, "After all, it was her closest relatives who harmed her; who could tolerate that?"

"Master, I actually feel sorry for her."

"My own family members are hurting me like this."

Medicine Spirit also showed a hint of sympathy, glanced back, and then said, "If it were me, I wouldn't go back. It's much better to be carefree and independent out there."

Everyone has their own ambitions. Perhaps if you reached her status and position, you wouldn't think that way anymore.

Ning Qi glanced at Medicine Spirit, then continued on his way.

Unbeknownst to them, they had already arrived City Lord's Mansion.

By this time, the guards had already brought the horses over.

Many people were talking about something, and they seemed quite happy.

After all, being able to come back alive after being out for so long is the most important thing.

They went back, which meant they would soon see their families.

Your Highness!

"..."

When they saw Li Xiangrou come out, they all respectfully stepped forward to pay their respects.

No need for such formalities.

Li Xiangrou slightly raised her hand, then continued, "Has Commander Li come out yet?"

She had just stepped outside and hadn't seen Commander Li, which is why she asked.

"Your Highness, not yet."

Someone immediately responded.

"Okay, once he comes out, we'll get ready to leave!"

"Everyone, please check the carriage."

Li Xiangrou nodded slightly, then continued to give the orders.

"Yes!"

"Yes, sir."

"..."

The guards readily agreed and then got to work.

Ning Qi and Li Xiangrou waited patiently for Commander Li to come out.

After a short while, Commander Li finally emerged from the gate of the mansion.

Several people were following behind him.

Among them was Wang Mang, and several others who had appeared with him yesterday.

"Your Highness, are you leaving in such a hurry?"

Wang Mang rushed over, a hint of regret in his eyes.

"Yes, there are still many things to take care of when we get back."

Li Xiangrou has already put the past behind her.

There was nothing amiss on his face, leading Wang Mang to believe that he had done something perfectly.

"Your Highness, please have lunch before you leave."

Wang Mang was still unwilling to give up and continued to try to persuade him to stay.