Pharmacist’s Wish slowly asked, "For a family you’ll never be able to return to, is it worth it?"

"You still fantasize about returning to the righteous path, don’t you? That’s why you don’t understand. I haven’t paid any price; my life has always been worthless, only the Demon Dao can fulfill my wish. The Zhao Family has no Foundation Establishment protection, everything relies on us brothers. My elder brother is the family’s face, and I am the family’s foundation." Prajna said seriously, "Brother as Bodhisattva, brother as Prajna, this is the fate given to the Zhao Family by the heavens."

"So..."

Prajna looked at Pharmacist’s Wish, his eyebrows raised, scars knotted, his face twisted. The childishness, pride, and laughter as a younger brother vanished from his face, leaving only the overwhelming anger of Prajna: "Pharmacist’s Wish, today is your death anniversary, this place is your burial ground!"

"Yao Shi Moke should never have, even if he ostracized my brother, I endured it, but he actually exterminated the entire Zhao Family! I, a poor monk, don’t cultivate good methods, I only believe in an eye for an eye, repay grievance with straightforwardness! I only hate that my strength is inadequate, and Yao Shi Moke was cautious and never left Chang’an City. I planned to use the legacy of Si Wuxie to invite Winter Hunting Zhenren to take action, but unexpectedly he was killed by the Emperor, also trapped in a pit and burned alive. Hahaha, well done killing, I just hate that I wasn’t there to add fuel to the fire!"

"I just didn’t expect Yao Shi Moke had a daughter who escaped, much less that she would come to Shu Dao Mountain voluntarily. This is fate, allowing me to use the last bloodline of the Yao Family to commemorate my brother!"

Pharmacist’s Wish had completely understood the cause and effect, but still had one question: "When we went up the mountain, you already recognized me, didn’t you? Why didn’t you take action then? We had already offended Blood Phase."

"Just so you know, the one in charge of Shu Dao Mountain is me, and the strongest person is also me." Beiyou said, "If I want to protect you, what can they do?"

"Nonsense," Blood Phase cursed, "We agreed with you, does it make you the boss?"

"Yes, so I must deal with you first." Prajna admitted, "You’re too dangerous, I can’t give you a chance to act."

"Damn it, Blood Phase, kill him for me!"

"Screw you, I’ve been wanting to kill him anyway, don’t act like you can order me around. Believe it or not, I’ll break your other leg too?"

The three Great Guardians continued their usual joking and undermining, but this time it was different. There was no longer any trace of a smile on their faces, only a heavy, almost gloomy murderous intent. No one questioned why Prajna betrayed them, or disregarded years of camaraderie, speaking such things would be hypocritical to the point of nausea.

This is how villains are, joking one moment and killing the next. This is the style of the Demon Dao. There’s no such thing as a true rupture in the world of rogues, because trust was never real to begin with; being betrayed is deserved, better reflect on whether to curb one’s arrogance.

But no one could let go all at once, they could only, bit by bit, bid farewell to the past’s three Great Guardians. Bit by bit, put back on the mask of a rogue.

"Prajna." Pharmacist’s Wish interrupted their last bit of small talk, "At this point, saying anything else is superfluous. Since you want revenge, I will accompany you to the end."

"I thought you would try to argue." Prajna said calmly, "From what I know, Yao Shi Moke valued his nephew more than you."

"So what? In the end, I’m still my father’s daughter. My cultivation couldn’t happen without my father’s nurturing, and more importantly, I bear the Yao Family name. I am the last of the Ba River Pharmacist’s lineage." Pharmacist’s Wish slowly said, "Whether honor or sin, since I am to inherit the Ba River Pharmacist, I should bear everything of the Ba River Pharmacist."

Was Prajna the first to trouble her because of Yao Shi Moke? Hardly. In these days of fleeing the military town, she encountered more than one person who feigned closeness but actually plotted harm, and when exposed, they all claimed to have been harmed by Yao Shi Moke, draping a cloak of righteousness over their actions.

Pharmacist’s Wish would not hold back because of this; anyone who kills ought to have the awareness of being killed. This is the rule she abides by.

"If you kill me, I would not resent it; if I kill you, I would likewise feel no guilt." Pharmacist’s Wish coldly stated, "Ever since I gave up hiding my identity, I have come to this realization."

"I’m told that Yao Shi Moke is a villain, and I’ve always felt it unjust that my brother died at the hands of such a person." Prajna showed a twisted smile, "It’s great that you’re not a villain, that way your death can console the spirits of the Zhao Family in heaven."

Pharmacist’s Wish no longer spoke, just glanced at the Rabbit Heroine beside her. The Rabbit Heroine shook her head, put away the Return Order in her hand, and whispered, "I can’t activate it."

Though it was anticipated, Pharmacist’s Wish still felt a sinking heart. She had just tested it too, unable to return to the Thief’s House, as if an invisible barrier blocked her connection with it, but she hadn’t expected even the Rabbit Heroine’s Return Order to fail.

Such world-changing power was far beyond the realm of their current abilities, it could only be... Foundation Establishment!

Perhaps other Foundation Establishments have ways to break such restrictions, but for them, mere mortals, this was an insurmountable chasm!

In this light, it seemed Prajna had indeed decided to betray Shu Dao Mountain because of them, because without the direct presence of a Foundation Establishment Messenger, no one at Shu Dao Mountain could stop them from escaping, especially since Prajna didn’t know Pharmacist’s Wish didn’t have a Return Order. The only way to guarantee revenge was to borrow a power they absolutely couldn’t resist!

Thinking of being enemies with a Foundation Establishment, even the daring and reckless Pharmacist’s Wish couldn’t help but feel suffocated. She had only witnessed Foundation Establishment methods twice: the first time was Si Wuxie’s great formation, which rendered all her attacks useless, and the second was now, directly cutting off what she thought was a foolproof escape route! 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

"Don’t be afraid." The Rabbit Heroine tugged at her sleeve, softly said, "It’s just a Foundation Establishment, even my brother has fought one. It’s not time to give up yet, I will find a way to create an opportunity for you."

Really? Had Yellow Dog fought a Foundation Establishment?

But with the Rabbit Heroine’s assurance, it seemed to take away her fear: "Yes, we only need a chance, we don’t need to fight against Foundation Establishment head-on. Once there’s an opportunity, you escape without hesitation, I have my own ways, I’m not lying, don’t stay behind for me."

As long as the barrier disappears for a moment, Pharmacist’s Wish can immediately return to the Thief’s House. She truly feared the Rabbit Heroine might miss the chance to activate the Return Order because of her.

"Rest assured, if there’s a chance I’ll run at once, then turn to Foundation Establishment and repay tenfold. The tiny Foundation Establishment actually dares to trouble me." The Rabbit Heroine nodded with firm conviction.