Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife-Chapter 2035 - 516: Absurd Parents (First Update)
"It’s not as exaggerated as Zixuan says. I studied under Ye Chenghong, the Master of the Medicine Sect, so I’ve been exposed to these things from a young age. I have some understanding of medicinal principles and illnesses."
Although An Yiqing said this, the Old Clan Chief knew she was being modest, and couldn’t help but hold her in even higher regard.
Every interaction with this young girl seemed to bring him pleasant surprises.
"Girl, is there something wrong with this ginseng?" the Old Clan Chief asked.
An Yiqing lowered her head, carefully examining the ginseng in her hand. After a moment, she shook her head, "Judging by the ginseng alone, there’s no problem. But..."
The Old Clan Chief, just about to relax, felt his heart tighten once again.
"But what?"
An Yiqing narrowed her eyes, "This ginseng is indeed good for others, but only those from the Clan Leader’s Residence mustn’t consume it. Grandpa Long, if I’m not mistaken, there’s a kind of small purple flower planted in the courtyard of the Clan Leader’s Residence, right?"
The Old Clan Chief nodded, "That was my wife’s favorite flower while she was alive, so I’ve kept that garden."
"That’s it. The pollen from those flowers can be used as a catalyst. If it’s ordinary ginseng or a hundred-year ginseng, taking a piece daily might only cause a nosebleed. But this Thousand-Year Ginseng sent by Xuan Mo is extremely potent by itself. Coupling it with the flower’s catalysis, if Zixuan takes it for over ten days, he will surely die from an internal explosion."
Hongye once mentioned during a chat that these small purple flowers were the favorite of the Clan Chief’s wife. Years ago, to please his wife, the Old Clan Chief brought back many seeds from outside. Hence, this flower only exists in the Clan Leader’s Residence within the Dragon Clan.
Xuan Mo’s gift of the Thousand-Year Ginseng could lead to Long Zixuan’s death in ten days if consumed. Even if it were discovered after death, the blame would fall on those purple flowers, not Xuan Mo.
The Old Clan Chief and Elder Jin also realized this, their expressions turning grim. Fortunately, An Yiqing was here today, or else ten days later...
Just imagining it made the Old Clan Chief’s back turn cold.
"Girl, you’ve saved Zixuan’s life again. I don’t know how to thank you!" The Old Clan Chief felt An Yiqing was increasingly extraordinary.
An Yiqing shook her head, "Zixuan is family, saving him is my duty. Grandpa Long, no need to thank me. This ginseng is beneficial for Zixuan’s health; it can be used in soups in the future. As for the incompatibility issue, I have a solution."
Xuan Mo never expected An Yiqing to be adept at medical arts, not only failing to kill Long Zixuan but also losing a top-quality Thousand-Year Ginseng.
The next day, two uninvited guests arrived at the Clan Leader’s Residence.
When Long Zhan and Jin Sha reached the Clan Leader’s Residence, they happened upon Long Zixuan transforming from a little red snake into a human. The sight instantly turned their faces pale, leaving them speechless as they pointed at the delicate Long Zixuan.
Long Zixuan coldly stared at these familiar yet estranged faces. These were his biological parents, yet they had never fulfilled their parental duties. He’d been back for five days, and it was only now that his so-called parents remembered his existence, truly disheartening.
"What, what kind of monster are you?!" Jin Sha stuttered, trembling as she looked at Long Zixuan. Everyone said he was her biological son. But didn’t her son die decades ago? What was this little red snake?!
"Where did this mountain demon come from! How dare you impersonate the Young Master of the Dragon Clan! Someone, kill this mountain demon!" Long Zhan shouted, reaching toward the small Long Zixuan.
Long Zixuan remained still, his gaze indifferent, with a touch of sorrow deep in his eyes. These were his biological parents who couldn’t recognize their own son.
At this moment, a warm pair of small hands shielded him protectively, blocking the malicious gazes from Long Zhan and Jin Sha.
"Are you blind? How did Grandpa Long end up with children like you?! You can’t even recognize your own son!" Yin Xilin held the small Long Zixuan, angrily staring at Long Zhan and Jin Sha, protectively like a mother hen.
Long Zhan paused, "Where did this wild child come from?! Must be in cahoots with the mountain demon! Someone, can’t you hear me?! Kill these two monsters!"
Upon hearing this, several followers who came with Long Zhan stepped forward, preparing to act.
Yin Xilin’s little face turned cold, her small fists clenched tightly. Just as she was about to confront them, a white figure walked in from outside.
"Grandpa Long, is this your son? Your biological son?" An Yiqing’s voice sounded at the door. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦
Followed by the Old Clan Chief’s gloomy "Hmm."
"Are you sure this son isn’t a dumpster find?" An Yiqing covered her small mouth in surprise.
The Old Clan Chief felt even more distressed, "Girl, dragons have nine offspring, each different. Having such a creature is troubling enough, don’t mock me."
Hearing a voice, Long Zhan’s body stiffened. He turned his head to look behind him, only to see his father standing shoulder to shoulder with a young woman at the doorway. Long Zhan timidly glanced at his father, then fixated on the stunning woman, his eyes dazed.
The Old Clan Chief’s face darkened, his temples throbbing with anger.
Jin Sha, seeing her husband’s fixated gaze on the woman, felt a sour anger, pulling him over quickly.
"Spineless fool! Don’t forget why we’re here today! That woman and that kid are in cahoots, maybe even lovers!" Jin Sha whispered to Long Zhan’s ear.
Hearing this, Long Zhan’s interest in An Yiqing waned. He smacked his lips, timidly looking at his father.
"Dad."
"Don’t call me Dad, you’re just a mountain demon’s transformation, not my son." The Old Clan Chief coldly snorted, brushing past to walk toward Long Zixuan.
Long Zhan, rebuked by his father, flushed red. He wanted to leave, but facing Jin Sha’s fierce gaze froze his steps.
"Dad, what are you talking about? I’m just thinking about the Dragon Clan! Zixuan has been dead for decades, now mysteriously appearing, doesn’t that strike you as odd? He was only seven or eight when he disappeared back then, impossible to have survived. This kid must be a mountain demon, here to deceive you. You don’t want to be fooled, do you?"
"Nonsense!" the Old Clan Chief roared, "Can’t you recognize your own son, are you blind?! How did I sire such an incompetent fool?! Get out, get out, get out!"
Long Zhan, inherently timid, flinched at his father’s shout and was about to step away. Who knew, Jin Sha grabbed his sleeve.
"Where are you going?!" Jin Sha’s eyes glared fiercely, her slender eyebrows erected, resembling a snake spirit from a cartoon. She glanced coldly at Long Zixuan, then shrieked to the Old Clan Chief, "Dad, we understand your desire for a grandson. Zixuan is flesh of my flesh, I miss him more than you do. But Zixuan is dead, this is clearly a fake. He wants to trick you into handing over the Clan Leader position. If you agree, you would truly be senile! The Dragon Clan isn’t just yours, even if you’ve become muddle-headed, Long Zhan and I haven’t. That Shangguan Family kid is excellent; I say you should simply pass the position to him and enjoy being with your grandson!"
The Old Clan Chief’s heart throbbed wildly, pointing at Jin Sha for a long time, "Get out! Get out!"
Jin Sha smirked, "Dad, I just saw that kid was a little red snake, imagine if I spread this news, how would the clan react? A snake as the Young Master of the Dragon Clan, it’s the biggest joke!"
The Old Clan Chief’s face turned white, knowing that Jin Sha had hit the key point.
"You want a grandson, Long Zhan and I don’t object. But a snake being the Dragon Clan’s leader is absolutely impossible! Dad, if you want to keep this creature’s life intact, hand over the Clan Leader position and the Dragon Command. The Shangguan Family might spare this creature on your account."
At that moment, a massive flow of energy surged toward them. Before Jin Sha could react, she and Long Zhan were violently swept away.
Meanwhile, Long Zixuan’s small body fell from the air, once again transforming into a small red snake.
"Girl Qing, what happened to Zixuan?" The Old Clan Chief, too angry to care, caught the small red snake. The previous scene stunned him; under prohibition, Long Zixuan could still blow away Jin Sha and Long Zhan, truly incredible.
