My Lady Always Lacks Ambition-Chapter 1075 - 1045: Cunning Opportunists Everywhere

Chapter 1075: Chapter 1045: Cunning Opportunists Everywhere

Qin Liuxi approached and looked at the pool of black blood on the ground, her brow furrowing.

Several worms were wriggling on the ground, mixed in with the thick black blood, creating an extremely disgusting and frightening sight.

"Ah, ah, ah, what is this?" Little Ginseng, who had left and returned, saw the puddle on the ground and turned several shades paler.

"Corpse worms." Qin Liuxi came to the bedside, taking Teng Zhao’s place, and placed two fingers on the chubby boy’s wrist. She then flipped open his eyelid to check and said, "Severe blood loss and poisoning, just as I thought from his appearance, all kinds of misfortune."

Little Ginseng widened his eyes: "He’s so fat, and still blood deficient?"

"It’s fake fat, nourished to this extent. Don’t look at his fatness; inside, he’s actually quite deficient," Qin Liuxi said. "Some people, their bodies can’t handle supplements. The more they take, the more they deplete their system, leading to spleen deficiency, blood loss, and night sweats due to yin deficiency."

"That’s quite unfortunate for him." Little Ginseng showed sympathy on his face.

Teng Zhao asked, "What kind of poison is this?"

Qin Liuxi wiped a bit of blood from the corner of the chubby boy’s mouth with her fingers, and it was sticky and foul-smelling. She was just about to bring it to her nose when Feng Xiu slapped her hand down.

"You’re not actually thinking of tasting this poison, are you?" Feng Xiu said disdainfully, "If you can stomach those corpse worms, I’ll respect you as Shennong reincarnated."

Qin Liuxi replied, "Just smelling it."

"What’s there to smell? This kid isn’t going to die; he was just picked up. Detoxifying him would be a good deed," Feng Xiu said. "It’s a problem that can be solved with a Detoxification Pill. Don’t ruin your sense of smell over it."

Qin Liuxi retorted sarcastically, "If everyone were like you, where would all the miracle doctors and poison masters go?"

Feng Xiu choked on her words, huffing, "Yes, yes, Miracle Doctor Qin, should I fetch some corpse worms for you to study?"

Qin Liuxi kicked at him and said, "It’s arsenic."

Teng Zhao said, "Isn’t arsenic a blood-sealing throat poison? Since he took this poison and was buried, yet he’s still alive."

This truly is extraordinary.

Qin Liuxi said, "Arsenic is quite conspicuous; the poisoner probably didn’t dare to use much for fear of being discovered. He must have vomited a bit in the ground due to corpse worms entering his mouth. Feed him a Detoxification Pill and draw a talisman for expelling evil to wear, considering the corpse worms are yin. We don’t know how many entered his body."

Feng Xiu and Little Ginseng unconsciously stepped back, as the thought sent shivers down their spines.

Teng Zhao, however, was unfazed. He rummaged through his medicinal supplies and fed the chubby boy a Detoxification Pill, followed by some water.

The assistants who had come to help were already prepared with water, and Qin Liuxi instructed Teng Zhao to take care of the chubby boy while she and Feng Xiu left.

Night gradually descended.

Inside Jiuxuan Auction Hall, it was bustling with activity.

This was a charity auction organized by the Ministry of Revenue. Though the goal was to raise money, this auction was different from regular ones. Those who donated items gained a reputation, as did the bidders—a win-win situation.

So many Beijing Circle Nobles were fighting tooth and nail for an entry nameplate to this event.

Although the auction hadn’t yet started, people in splendid attire began to arrive, making the Jiuxuan as warm as early summer, filled with mingling fragrances. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Feng Xiu had a private room he usually didn’t occupy, which offered a clear view of the auction stage and the people entering and leaving the adjacent rooms.

Jiuxuan had five stories, and whether the main hall or the private rooms, all seats were fully occupied, creating quite a lively atmosphere.

"Reputation is truly a wonderful thing. Since when has Jiuxuan been this lively?" Feng Xiu lazily leaned against the post of the balcony extending from the private room, a hook-mouthed wine jug in hand, casting a glance at the people in the hall and surrounding rooms with a mocking smirk.

The balcony was unshielded; if someone looked up, they would only see the empty space, unable to view the scene on the balcony. This was due to Feng Xiu casting an Illusion Technique for concealment, hence they couldn’t see outside, but could see everything going on below.

Qin Liuxi said, "People chasing fame and fortune is only natural."

She was flipping through the handbook of auction contributions and some guests’ lists. Usually, the attendees’ list wasn’t disclosed, but this time was different; they even printed a booklet for people to peruse.

After all, if you’ve spent silver for charity, it should be known to others, right?

Yet some preferred discretion, opting not to have their names registered or even requesting anonymity.

Qin Liuxi noticed several familiar names, recalling that they were indeed people of substantial background.

"Why has the Yellow Immortal Clan joined this hustle?" Qin Liuxi unexpectedly saw the name of Second Master Huang.

Feng Xiu said, "Their clan has a youngster about to be appointed, lacking just the right opportunity, so they’re trying to garner some merit and good reputation by donating a Century-old ginseng and Polygonum multiflorum for auction, both of good quality."

Though such charity may contain some deceitfulness or hypocrisy, as long as the recipients are truly in need, what’s the harm?

It’s not disingenuous charity-seekers we must worry about, but those who seek fame and then do nothing, leaving the distressed with no aid.

Qin Liuxi said, "It seems the Yellow Immortal Clan places great importance on this youngster. Have you met them?"

"Yes, a very pure and beautiful female Yellow Immortal, diligent in cultivation, with mana stronger than most. The Yellow Immortal Clan seems to be grooming her to become one of the Guardian Elders." Feng Xiu eyed her and said, "I think you would like her."

Qin Liuxi caught his implied meaning, smiled without responding, and went over to observe the continuous stream of newcomers accompanied by attendants, some without an entry nameplate, following friends for exposure.

In the hall, several students dressed in scholar’s robes stood in corners, gazing at the noble arrivals, their eyes filled with envy, jealousy, and plotting.

Qin Liuxi scanned them briefly, saying, "It’s not just the Yellow Immortals who know how to maneuver; there are plenty of such students too."

Feng Xiu glanced over and said, "In places like this, there’s never a shortage of people seeking connections or finding opportunities."

At such a charity auction, attendees were invariably wealthy or noble. It wasn’t just impoverished students and minor officials trying their luck; even ordinary officials hoped to catch a powerful eye and soar high.

And the true powerful people, like the Crown Prince and Princes, watched for potential allies, sending their people to guard the entrances and scrutinize attendees for clues.

This is the world, where seeking fame and fortune is the most ordinary pursuit.

Manager Liu came in, respectfully reporting to Qin Liuxi, "Lin Xiang has arrived."

This was her distinguished guest!