Dong Xin might only have been Elder Yue's adopted daughter, but whether in looks or bearing, she was first-rate. Countless young masters of the clan had once come hoping to glimpse her beauty, and Young Master Ye Tao had been one of them, spending no small amount of effort. Yet Sister Xin had taken a liking to none of them. After rejecting them time and again, she had finally flown into a rage!
She declared that anyone who wished to win her heart had to defeat her first!
Thus... a grand martial contest began. Every renowned young master and talented youth in the clan rushed over to challenge her. The result... every last one returned defeated, battered black and blue.
Not even Young Master Ye Tao had escaped. He had been bedridden for a full three months before he could get up again...
From then on, no one dared set their sights on Sister Xin, nor did anyone dare act recklessly before her.
"You've been poisoned?"
Sure enough, upon hearing Liu Hao's words, Dong Xin turned around and looked at Ye Tao.
"Uh... yes. Brother Nie truly is the most formidable physician I've ever met..." Ye Tao inwardly cursed Liu Hao for bringing up the one subject he should not have, though he hurriedly answered despite the embarrassment on his face.
"Fine, I can take you to see Elder Yue. But if you prescribe any problematic formula, don't blame me for showing no mercy!" Ignoring his embarrassment, Dong Xin glanced at Nie Yun before turning and walking ahead.
"Hehe!"
Nie Yun paid no heed to her threat. With a faint smile, he followed after her.
The small courtyard was just as he had smelled from outside—flowers bloomed in profusion, all manner of blossoms glowing purple and scarlet as they vied