Where does that wicked woman get her conscience?

Chapter 163 Reward

"You're alright? The First Elder is..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was surrounded by the brother and sister who rushed forward.

Lin Lanruo knelt down beside the bed, held her hand tightly, and asked with concern, "Sister Lin Miao, are you feeling unwell anywhere?"

“Yes.” Lin Xuan hurriedly echoed. He had heard his grandfather mention that some pills or secret techniques could quickly heal seriously injured people, but at the cost of overdrawing their lives.

The situation was too bizarre, so it was no wonder he was worried.

Upon hearing this, Lin Miao noticed her own condition. She reached out and touched her body a few times before touching her cheek.

No discomfort anywhere, has the injury healed?

With some doubt, she tried circulating her breath and was surprised to find that her body had already returned to its optimal state.

The right-wing elders had dealt her a severe blow, and she knew better than anyone how badly she was injured. What kind of medicine or elixir could heal her injuries to this extent?

Or... has she been unconscious for a long time?!

Startled, she glanced at the anxious faces of the group: "How long have I been asleep? Where is Father? How is he?"

The Lin siblings hung their heads and remained silent.

The doctor hesitated for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Miss, the right-wing banquet has only been going on for a few hours. We have already examined the clan leader, and the situation... is not very optimistic."

Seeing the grim expressions on their faces, Lin Miao knew that the doctor had been too lenient. She hurriedly got out of bed and walked to the other side of the bed.

The person on the bed had a bloodless face and a body that was already chilling, which made her weak and kneel down.

"What kind of healing potion did you give me? Please give it to Father as well." She turned her head, her voice choked with emotion.

“Miss, this…” The physician was taken aback, then slowly shook his head, gesturing for her to look at the white figure in the hall, “Your injuries were treated by this young lady.”

Lin Miao was slightly taken aback and looked over in disbelief.

Guan Xun also knows medicine?

Ignoring everything else, she pleaded urgently, "Guan Xun, please help save my father too..."

Guan Xun remained expressionless, his gaze sweeping over the dying Lin clan chief before meeting Lin Miao's eyes in a low, somber tone. He slowly spoke, "For the reward, I want a spirit pill."

The people in the hall were stunned for a moment, then greatly alarmed.

The elixir is a forbidden item within the clan.

Lin Miao's face was also filled with disbelief. Although she had been promised that she would be able to choose a satisfactory reward, what she asked for was completely beyond her expectations.

She bit her lower lip, looking quite troubled: "The clan's treasure trove has many rare items, you can choose whatever you like without any problem, but this elixir..."

"A magic pill? What magic pill?"

Just then, several hurried and heavy footsteps sounded, accompanied by an old voice.

The Second Elder was leading several people quickly into the hall.

"Grandpa!" Lin Lanruo exclaimed in surprise.

"Hmm." The Second Elder nodded solemnly, his brow furrowed with anxiety, his gaze completely ignoring everyone else in the hall and fixed on Clan Chief Lin on the bed.

Noticing that his breathing was weak, they quickly inquired about the situation from the doctors. After whispering something to each other, one of the doctors hurriedly left.

He then glanced at everyone, and upon seeing Lin Miao's condition, his heart skipped a beat: "Miss, your injuries are completely healed?!"

"Yes." Lin Miao breathed a sigh of relief, her eyes flickering with conflict, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

Seeing this, the Second Elder's cloudy eyes darted around. He temporarily put aside his doubts and slowly asked, "I just heard you mention elixirs. What's going on?"

The whole right-wing issue started because of the elixir; could something have happened?

Lin Miao gritted her teeth, as if making a firm decision, and briefly recounted her transaction with Guan Xun.

The Second Elder immediately rebuked, "Foolish!"

The words had barely left his mouth when, perhaps realizing his tone had been too harsh, he softened his voice: "The treasure vault is overflowing with treasures, why didn't you think it through before you agreed?"

"The reward must be a miraculous elixir." Regardless of the atmosphere around him, Guan Xun raised an eyebrow dismissively and emphasized it again.

Whether they give it to her or not, she's going to get it anyway.

Of course, it's best to decide verbally.

The Second Elder choked on his words, turned to look at her, and his face darkened: "You saved Crescent Island from the fire, so you are our benefactor. You can choose any other treasures, but not this elixir."

"It is a forbidden item of the clan, a treasure passed down through generations to guard the island, and it is absolutely impossible for it to be passed on to outsiders."

"So...you're going back on your word?"

Hearing the other party's tone grow colder, the Second Elder's heart tightened. Intimidated by her formidable strength, his stiff attitude softened somewhat: "Miss, our treasure vault has countless rare items. You can choose whatever you like."

Guan Xun did not reply, but the cold aura emanating from her body made it clear that she would never back down.

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became tense. Lin Miao felt uneasy. The clan's rules were irreversible, but she absolutely could not allow herself to go back on her word.

After careful consideration, she looked at Guan Xun with a firm gaze and said, "Allow me to discuss this with the elder for a moment."

Guan Xun raised an eyebrow, turned around and walked out of the hall.

She was taking a break and was too lazy to do anything.

Inside the palace.

After the figure left, the Second Elder breathed a slight sigh of relief. The oppressive aura emanating from that person was too strong, making him uncomfortable: "Miss, no matter what, the clan's most precious treasure must not be given away."

Lin Miao frowned and stood up from the ground: "Elder, can that really be considered a treasure? The current situation of the clan is all thanks to it."

Upon hearing this, the group paused slightly and fell silent.

The young lady is right. Because of the appearance of the elixir, the once harmonious clan has been torn apart, and there have been incidents of fratricide.

“But those are things passed down from our ancestors, and we can’t give them away no matter what,” the Second Elder said, frowning.

"If our ancestors had known it was a scourge, they probably wouldn't have left it behind."

Lin Miaoming's eyes flickered, and she added, "Although the matter between the two factions has been resolved, as long as the elixir is still available, it's only a matter of time before the clan members develop disloyal intentions again."

After thinking for a moment, Lin Xuan nodded and said, "Grandpa, what Sister Lin Miao said makes sense. We had that young lady's help this time, but what about next time?"

The Second Elder took a deep breath, but still insisted: "We'll talk about the future later."

"Elder! Could it be that Crescent Moon Island is truly going to be branded as a traitor?"

"grandfather!"

Hearing the shouts of those around him, the Second Elder's gaze fell on the bedridden Clan Chief Lin, and he finally let out the breath he had been holding in.

"I can't make that decision myself; the clan chief has to decide."

"Only the clan leader can open the place where the elixir is stored. Even if the clan leader could agree, he is powerless to open it now."

As soon as the words were spoken inside the hall, Guan Xun, who was leaning against a tree trunk with her arms wrapped around herself, slowly opened her eyes. She curled her lips and murmured softly, "So that's how it is."

Having said that, he strode into the hall.

Seemingly oblivious to the confusion and surprise of the others, she walked straight to the bed, lightly flicked her finger in front of the Lin clan leader, and wisps of green spiritual energy mist rushed into his nostrils.

The second elder was shocked and hurriedly stepped forward, but was stopped by Lin Xuan and his sister: "Grandpa, the young lady should be saving people. That's how Lin Miao's injuries were healed."

These words surprised not only the Second Elder, but also Lin Miao. How could someone save a person without using pills or medicine?

When the mist traveled to the Lin clan chief's heart meridian, his eyelids twitched involuntarily a few times. Although his injuries had not been healed, he was able to open his eyes.

The people behind them, seeing this, were all overjoyed.

Guan Xun didn't hesitate, knowing that she couldn't hold on for long by forcing herself to stay awake. She looked down at him indifferently and said, "Give me the elixir, and I will save your life."

His tone left no room for negotiation and even carried a hint of threat.

If she really goes back on her word, then she shouldn't blame her for being impolite.

After exchanging glances, Chief Lin's bewildered expression finally cleared completely. He turned his gaze and stared blankly at the top of the bed.

“Miao’er, she…”

“Father! I’m alright!” Lin Miao replied anxiously.

Upon hearing this, Chief Lin relaxed completely, slowly closed his eyes, and then said with a hint of relief in his heavy tone, "Alright."

He was getting tired of guarding this thing.

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