Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 1356 - 1356 1315 The Murderer

1356: Chapter 1315: The Murderer 1356: Chapter 1315: The Murderer The usual tricks: coercion and temptation.

Nothing more than that.

If the man before me had been present when Lu Chuan treated Old Master Ye, he should know Lu Chuan’s cultivation—he’s a powerhouse at the Nascent Soul Realm.

Temptation may be worth discussing, but if he dares display even the slightest threat toward Lu Chuan, Lu Chuan wouldn’t hesitate to twist his neck.

Clearly, the other party understands this as well, which is why he’s showing utmost sincerity.

“Mr.

Lu Chuan, since you’re a physician, you must know how precious these items are.

As long as you’re willing to answer a few of my questions, I’ll offer these treasures to you with both hands.”

Lu Chuan caught the Storage Ring the man tossed, extended his Divine Sense for a glance, and couldn’t help but draw in a sharp breath.

The Lingxiao Gu Eye, the Reincarnation Flame Crystal, even the Vein Severing Precious Leaf—a treasure among Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures—this was undoubtedly an extravagant show of wealth.

Lu Chuan curved his lips into a smile.

“Then, let’s proceed, shall we?”

“Mr.

Lu Chuan, please, this way.”

Following the man, Lu Chuan arrived beneath a pavilion and, without hesitation, took the Spiritual Tea handed over to him.

After a small sip, he said coolly, “Before you start talking, can you remove the mask?

Since I’ve decided to cooperate, you should at least grant me a shred of trust.

I don’t have the habit of making deals with people who hide themselves.”

“Naturally.

The mask was for avoiding unnecessary troubles earlier; there’s no longer any need to conceal anything from Mr.

Lu Chuan now.”

The man nodded slightly, speaking as he reached up and removed the mask from his face.

The moment Lu Chuan saw the man’s features clearly, the confusion in his heart unraveled instantly.

No wonder Old Master Ye was so easily targeted by the Gu Insect without any warning.

Looking at the man’s face—a perfect replica of Ye Chongshan’s—it all made sense.

“Using Ye Chongshan’s identity to get close to Old Master Ye and planting the Gu Insect at the opportune moment—truly a clever scheme.”

“You flatter me, Mr.

Lu.

Since you’ve brought it up, may I ask about Old Master Ye’s current condition?”

“Are you sure you want to hear it?”

“I hope Mr.

Lu Chuan will provide an honest answer.”

Lu Chuan chuckled coldly, pocketed the Storage Ring, and sneered, “While I don’t know who you are nor care why you’re doing this, I can clearly tell you—congratulations, you’ve succeeded.

Old Master Ye’s time is short; that Gu Poison cannot be undone.”

“This is the answer I was hoping for.

Thank you, Mr.

Lu Chuan.”

“Hey, can I ask you a question?”

“Please go ahead, Mr.

Lu Chuan.”

“With Old Master Ye gone, what do you stand to gain?”

Meeting Lu Chuan’s gaze, the man did not answer.

He simply smiled.

“Forget it, I knew you wouldn’t say.

If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave.

Rest assured, our conversation today won’t leave this room; in all likelihood, I’ll never set foot in Luo City again in this lifetime.”

“Safe travels, Mr.

Lu Chuan.”

“Likewise.”

Lu Chuan left nonetheless, departing from the ancestral home of the Ye Family.

Yet, less than an hour later, Lu Chuan had already swapped faces and assumed a new identity, arriving at the Ye Family courtesy of Ye Jiaxin’s invitation.

When the man who had previously spoken with Lu Chuan learned of this, his suspicions solidified further: Lu Chuan truly hadn’t lied; Old Master Ye’s days were numbered.

This urgency was precisely why Ye Jiaxin had hurried to call upon a second physician so swiftly.

“Tsk, tsk, tsk.

Dear niece, oh niece, you’re still far too young.

At this point, even Lu Chuan couldn’t save Old Master Ye—let alone these nameless hacks?”

“The time is almost ripe.

Go summon members from different factions, rally a few clansmen, and pressure Ye Jiaxin.

Force her to come clean about Old Master Ye’s condition.

Don’t be too aggressive at first—just give her a little push.”

“Understood.”

The Gu Insect was something he had spent a fortune to procure—a venomous tool of the highest caliber.

Forget the Golden Core Realm; if the Gu Poison wasn’t expelled promptly, even a Nascent Soul Realm powerhouse would perish without fail!

“Old man, I refuse to believe you’ll cheat death this time!”

…

Meanwhile, within Old Master Ye’s residence!

After checking the pulse, Lu Chuan was almost certain—the old master was no longer in danger.

“However, after taking the Heavenly Breath Elixir, no matter what happens, you won’t wake up for the next ten days.

Even if someone were to cut you open, you wouldn’t feel pain.

Your breath will be completely gone—have you truly thought this through, old man?”

“I trust your judgment, young friend.

Your plan is seamless.

Besides, I’ll get to sleep soundly for ten days; why wouldn’t I agree to this?”

“You’re leaving all the heavy lifting to me.

This Ye Family doesn’t belong to me.

If anything goes wrong, aren’t you worried?”

“If things truly go south, what’s the worst-case scenario?

I lose my life, and the Ye Family is overrun by those with malicious intent.

Mr.

Lu Chuan, if it ever comes to that point, I entrust Ye Jiaxin to you.”

Lu Chuan: “?”

“Jiaxin has a good heart but was spoiled into being a little arrogant and willful.

She’s beautiful and quite clever.

Mr.

Lu Chuan, if I die, please protect Jiaxin—that would fulfill this old man’s final wish.

Could you?”

“No.

I’m not interested in babysitting your granddaughter.”

“…It’s not babysitting.

What I mean is, if Mr.

Lu Chuan is willing, I’d be happy to betroth Jiaxin to you.”

“Definitely not.

Do you have any idea what a fortune it costs to maintain the women I already have?

I’m practically broke trying to feed them all.

One more woman and I’ll be starving for real.”

Lu Chuan casually waved him off with an excuse, leaving Ye Jiaxin and Old Master Ye in stunned silence.

Was it really okay for him to say it so bluntly?

“Well… that’s alright.

I’ve managed to save up a little over the years, which I intended to leave for Jiaxin as part of her dowry.

If Mr.

Lu Chuan doesn’t mind, I can offer it to you instead.”

“Wait, so you’re saying you’ll gift me a little wife *and* throw in money to support her?”

The proposition was clear enough, yet hearing it from Lu Chuan made Old Master Ye suddenly suspect his sanity for coming up with such an offer.

But when he considered Lu Chuan’s immense power and background, Old Master Ye felt reassured.

“Exactly.

As long as Mr.

Lu Chuan promises to protect Jiaxin for life, I’m willing to part with everything I’ve accumulated.”

“Old man, you’re quite a sport!

Since you’ve gone this far, I’ll grudgingly agree.”

“Um… Mr.

Lu Chuan, I was speaking of the worst-case scenario.

If, by chance, I survive and the Ye Family remains secure…”

“I’d still take her, along with your money.

Come on, old man, you don’t seriously think I’m in the charity business?

I’ve saved you twice and kept the Ye Family from falling into crisis.

Giving me your granddaughter as compensation—don’t you think that’s fair?”