Becoming the Villainess: I Dominate the Cultivation Realm with My Wok!-Chapter 421

Hearing Chen Muxue’s words, Huo Lian was stunned not just once, but twice.

In fact, when assessing the importance of something, people will subconsciously insert themselves into the situation. His good relationship with the Second Prince, along with various intertwined interests, made the Crown Prince very important to him.

Even from Chen Muxue’s perspective, Huo Lian would prioritize Chen Muxue’s identity as a cultivator, because almost all cultivators regard their identity as extremely important. For cultivators, matters involving the Demon Clan, like the black qi, shouldn’t they be of utmost priority?

Moreover, Huo Lian did not expect Chen Muxue to be interested in the Elixir sold by the Huo Family. He always thought Chen Muxue was someone who lived hedonistically and was quite indifferent to external affairs... but this coincides with her level of concern towards the black qi.

Changgui is at the Huo Family Academy; how could Chen Muxue possibly completely neglect that? Besides, they are temporarily residing at the Huo Family’s Villa. The Huo Family deals in the elixir business, and their Qian Ding Sect happens to also focus on elixirs. How could they not investigate related information?

"Changgui, when I initially let you see all the Qian Ding Sect’s secret manuals, it was because I trusted you. Perhaps you accidentally leaked something, but you should know whether the Huo Family sells this elixir or not, right? Furthermore, before the Huo Family began mass production, didn’t they consult with you?" Chen Muxue’s gaze shifted to Chen Changgui as Huo Lian hesitated.

Changgui also seemed to realize his fault, lowering his head slightly in remorse.

The other three children also realized the seriousness and gravity of the situation and dared not speak further.

Only the old Lord Huo was oblivious to the situation, slapping the chair as he said, "What nonsense is this woman speaking here? The elixir of the Huo Family, can a woman like you casually latch onto it? And where is this so-called Ding Sect anyway? Never even heard of it! Our Huo Family does business, and we won’t deal with such obscure sects!" 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Listening to the old Lord Huo’s words, Chen Muxue’s eyes showed mockery. She didn’t respond, instead looking at Huo Lian with amusement.

Huo Lian was thick-skinned. Although the old Lord Huo’s words were almost a slap in the face, he remained unfazed, looking to the side at a maid: "You, aren’t you going to help the master go rest quickly?"

The maid trembled, hurried forward to assist the old Lord Huo, not forgetting to glare at Chen Muxue.

"Don’t forget to bring me ten thousand taels." Chen Muxue smiled pleasantly, but in the maid’s eyes, the smile was sinister.

The old Lord Huo immediately got angry upon hearing that: "You still want—"

"Go and fetch ten thousand taels in silver notes for Miss Chen, charge it to the old master’s account. If it’s not enough, deduct it from the old master’s monthly allowance." Huo Lian turned to instruct another servant, his smile almost vanishing.

When the old master heard this, his face turned white, his lips trembled, and he was momentarily speechless.

Ten thousand taels! He had saved up his private stash for so many years, and it was just ten thousand taels! Apart from eating meat, he didn’t dare to do anything else, unlike other masters who drank, visited brothels, collected jade and rare books, or at the very least bought a talking bird for amusement. To save money, he just stayed home, scrimping painfully, and even then had just amassed ten thousand taels!

He had casually mentioned it earlier, who knew it would really be demanded!

The servant dared not delay; after all, it was the young master’s order, but he still didn’t leave.

"What? Are my words ineffective now?" The smile on Huo Lian’s face finally vanished.