Chapter 1398: Chapter 1399 The Climax Begins (1)
However, at the same time, while intimidating many people, various forces began to reassess An Yiqing’s methods and strength, elevating her status significantly.
"Niuniu, you must be extremely careful in your actions from now on. After this incident with the Xuanqing Sect, those with ill intentions will only employ more ruthless tactics against you. You must be mindful of your personal safety. Money and career are secondary; your life is paramount," Old Master An reminded her once again with concern.
An Yiqing nodded obediently, keeping the old master’s words firmly in mind.
Now her power was growing increasingly formidable, but likewise, the challenges she faced were also mounting. She needed sufficient caution and vigilance to ensure her safety.
After chatting with the An Family for a long while, An Yiqing and Gu Yelin left the An Family Mansion, heading to the Medicine Sect.
It was already past nine in the evening, and the Medicine Sect was brightly lit. When An Yiqing appeared, she genuinely startled everyone.
"Master? Why are you here?!" Yin Xilin, who was practicing in the courtyard, spotted An Yiqing keenly and rushed over joyfully, "Weren’t you in Jinyin City? Why did you suddenly come back? And Master Gu came back with you?"
An Yiqing fondly patted Yin Xilin’s hair. This young girl had been living in Xuandu City for a month. Initially, she stayed with the An Family being cared for by the two elders, but later, due to her passion for medicine, she often stayed late at the Medicine Sect to discuss academic matters with her fellow apprentices. To avoid disturbing the elders’ rest, she simply moved over.
Yin Xilin had an exceptional talent; she understood anything she learned instantly and could apply it flexibly, greatly endearing herself to the elders of the Medicine Sect.
"I suddenly felt homesick today, so I came back. Lingling, where is your grandmaster?"
"Oh, Grandmaster is in the pavilion reminiscing with Grandma Fengling!" Yin Xilin smiled widely, her little canine teeth appearing especially adorable under the moonlight.
An Yiqing nodded and turned to walk towards the pavilion.
When An Yiqing appeared before Ye Chenghong, he was discussing the history of the Situ Family with Grandma Fengling.
"Hmm? Girl Qing?! Why are you back?" Ye Chenghong looked at the suddenly appearing An Yiqing in surprise, a hint of worry in his eyes, "Did something happen?"
An Yiqing greeted Grandma Fengling with a smile, "No, I just felt homesick and came back to take a look. I’ll leave soon."
"You little girl, you’re so impulsive! You startled me!" Ye Chenghong breathed a sigh of relief, giving An Yiqing a stern look, "You still remember to miss home? You don’t even call us. If it weren’t for Ah Feng and the others sending us news occasionally, I would really think you had disappeared on us again!"
An Yiqing awkwardly touched her nose, "Hehe, Master, I’ve just been too busy."
"Busy? Busy turning Jinyin City upside down?" Ye Chenghong gave An Yiqing a sidelong glance, "Do you realize your activities have spread all over Xuandu City? The First Miss of Xuandu City went south to Jinyin City, and in just a month, turned the Xuanqing Sect and Jinyin City’s officials upside down! I don’t oppose you cleaning them up, but beware that tall trees catch much wind. This time, those above might be your allies, but one day, they might also become your enemies."
An Yiqing was shaken to her core, Ye Chenghong’s words were like a cold shower, awakening her abruptly.
Indeed, everything has two sides. Interests are a double-edged sword; if used well, it leads to a win-win situation, but if mishandled, it easily results in being hurt by the blade.
"Thank you, Master, I will keep that in mind and be cautious."