Love had bred hatred. It was because of his love for Xi Yan that Hu Xiaotian hated Meizhuang to the marrow.
Qin Yutong said, "Meizhuang's methods are ruthless enough. To think she would strike such a vicious blow against her own disciple. But as far as I know, Meizhuang isn't the only person in the world who has mastered the Heart-Loss Gu arts. The Heavenly Mystery Hall Master has too." She said this to remind Hu Xiaotian that Meizhuang was not necessarily the one who had inflicted the gu on Xi Yan. Ren Tianqing might have done it as well.
Long Xiyue said, "Are we just going to keep her acupoints sealed like this?"
Qin Yutong said, "She has already lost her reason. If we release her, there's no telling what she might do."
Hu Xiaotian said, "But if we keep her acupoints sealed for too long, I'm afraid it will damage her body."
Qin Yutong said, "I have a Turtle Breath Pill. Once she takes it, her body will enter a state of deep sleep. Even going without food for half a year won't affect her at all."
Though Hu Xiaotian could hardly bear to do it, there was no better solution at hand. After handing him the Turtle Breath Pill, Qin Yutong went out with Long Xiyue and Visa, leaving him space to compose himself.
Long Xiyue and Qin Yutong came to the rear garden. As their eyes met, shimmering tears welled in both women's beautiful eyes. Long Xiyue stepped forward and took Qin Yutong's hands, saying softly, "Yutong, I never imagined we sisters would have a chance to meet again." There was naturally no need to conceal her true identity from her dear friend.
Qin Yutong gently shook her hands. "Now, should I call you Your Highness