I quickly returned to my room and retrieved my Evil-Slaying Flowing Cloud Sword.
Then I hurried back to the private dining room.
The atmosphere in the room was somewhat tense.
Huang Qianwan and Bai Youshan stood where they were, while Li Xiaomin covered her nose, looking like she was still in pain.
Only Master Song had a cigarette dangling from his mouth, looking utterly calm, as if everything was under control.
When everyone saw me enter, they all turned to look at me.
I spoke to Master Song as well.
"Master, the sword's here!"
Master Song stubbed out his cigarette.
"Good. Use the sword to confirm whether the Gu is in her nose.
But don't bring it directly near her nose. First, move it close to the rest of her body and see whether there are Gu insects elsewhere too."
Without wasting words, I immediately drew the sword in my hand.
The moment the Evil-Slaying Flowing Cloud Sword left its sheath, it carried a bone-chilling cold with it.
At the same time, I spoke to Li Xiaomin.
"Xiaomin, put your hand down and don't move for now."
Li Xiaomin nodded repeatedly and stood up.
Holding the Evil-Slaying Flowing Cloud Sword, I moved closer to Li Xiaomin's body and began checking from her feet.
There was no reaction at all until I finally brought it close to her nose.
Li Xiaomin reacted violently, just as she had when Master Song pinched her nose earlier.
She suddenly covered her nose.
"It hurts! It hurts..."
I sheathed the sword and turned to look at Master Song.
Master Song nodded.
"Then there's no mistake. It's a Bloodnose Gu. Someone put a Gu curse on you."
The moment Master Song finished speaking, Bai Youshan spoke up.
"That damned bastard! He harmed our young miss!"
"Yeah,