Qin Wanru panicked when she heard what he said. “No! I don’t want to get rid of the poison, I don’t want…”

“Relax, I’m not going to use the method you’re thinking of,” Zu An explained.

Soon, however, even his own expression grew strange. Qin Wanru kept squirming around in his arms, which made him start to burn up as well.

Zu An shivered. He put her firmly out of his mind and stopped looking at her anymore. He focused all of his attention on heading to his destination.

…

The Chu Estate was in complete chaos. All of the important members of the Chu clan had gathered together.

Chu Hongcai led a detachment of guards to secure the area. Chu Yuepo was still the same chubby, harmless-looking man. However, he lacked his characteristic smile, which had been replaced by a slightly serious expression.

He tried to talk to Chu...