Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife-Chapter 2081 - 559: Tang Hua’s Gift

The news that the Medicine Sect would be opening clinics and schools in Xuandu City was not publicized. Firstly, Ye Chenghong believed that good wine needs no bush, and those who should come, would come eventually. Secondly, they were also wary of the Poison Medicine Sect.

Lately, the Poison Medicine Sect had been too quiet, likely because An Yiqing caught the eye of Guh Siyi during the medical exchange competition and injured Yu Hai. The entire Poison Medicine Sect was regrouping and gathering strength, but it was also possible they were plotting some major scheme.

If the clinic’s opening was discovered by the Poison Medicine Sect, there’s a chance they might cause trouble on the opening day. Although the Medicine Sect wasn’t afraid, it would spoil the mood and be more trouble than it’s worth.

Therefore, the opening of Xuanjin Hall was only known to those friends whom the Medicine Sect sought to get closer with.

Xuanjin Hall is an institution belonging to the Medicine Sect. Internally, it consists of two divisions: the clinic and the school. In recent days, the members of the Medicine Sect discussed for a long time and ultimately decided to locate Xuanjin Hall within a courtyard near the Medicine Sect.

The courtyard is very large, on the scale of a mansion, divided into two main courtyards, front and back. The front courtyard is for the clinic to treat patients and save lives. The back garden is used as a school; it’s very quiet and highly suitable for study.

As for the academy’s relevant materials and qualifications, Ye Chenghong had long secretly arranged for them to be approved.

Everything was ready, just waiting for the day after tomorrow to arrive.

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Two days slipped by, and on the day of Xuanjin Hall’s opening, An Yiqing arrived early at the Medicine Sect to help her fellow seniors and junior fellow apprentices with the preparations.

Outside the courtyard, the vermillion large doors were understated and spacious, with a plaque hanging directly above, covered with a red cloth, waiting for the auspicious hour to arrive.

Shortly after eight in the morning, cars started to trickle in along the alley.

The people invited to the opening by the Medicine Sect were not ordinary. Many high-ranking individuals who had benefited from the Medicine Sect’s treatment attended with smiles, offering congratulatory gifts. Furthermore, several members of reclusive sects emerged, giving Ye Chenghong plenty of face.

This was also the first time An Yiqing encountered real reclusive sects.

"Girl, come here, this is Tang Sect Master Tang Hua." Ye Chenghong called An Yiqing over to introduce her to an elderly man with graying hair.

An Yiqing quickly sized up the old man: a square face, imposing demeanor, with a smiling yet astute expression. However, he exuded a strong sense of righteousness. From the way he chatted with her master, they seemed like close friends.

"Uncle Tang," An Yiqing softly called out.

"Good child!" Tang Hua immediately beamed, casting a jealous glance at Ye Chenghong, "You’ve been hiding this precious apprentice all these years, making us all curious. Now she’s out in the open, let’s see how you hide her!"

Ye Chenghong shook his head helplessly, "You know the current circumstances, revealing her too early wouldn’t be good for the girl."

Tang Hua sighed deeply, "You’re right, those darn reclusive sects nowadays... Ah, but it’s a day of joy, let’s not talk about that! This girl looks great, I like her!" Saying this, he took out a small, delicate box from his pocket and handed it to An Yiqing, "Girl, I didn’t bring anything valuable with me today. Take this as a meeting gift!"

An Yiqing held the box, looking hesitantly at Ye Chenghong.

Ye Chenghong lowered his head, his expression changing dramatically.

"Old Tang, this is your treasure that you’ve studied for over twenty years, take it back!" With that, he grabbed the small box, attempting to hand it back to Tang Hua.

"Go away, once given, there’s no taking back! You’re just trying to embarrass me, Old Tang?" Tang Hua frowned, snatched the box back, and again placed it in An Yiqing’s hands, "It’s useless in my hands, might as well give it to a fated person. I think this girl is great, take it, use it for self-defense!"

An Yiqing was puzzled—how could such a matchbox-sized item be used for self-defense?

Ye Chenghong looked deeply at Tang Hua and sighed helplessly.

"I really don’t know what to say about you! Girl Qing, quickly thank Uncle Tang."

"Thank you, Uncle Tang," An Yiqing thanked him with a smile, holding the item with utter confusion. What on earth was it?

Tang Hua, seeing An Yiqing’s expression, laughed heartily and began teaching her how to use it step by step.

"I haven’t named this thing yet, girl, name it whatever you like. Don’t be deceived by this box’s ordinary appearance; it contains a thousand poison needles inside, quite intimidating."

An Yiqing was shocked to her core—a thousand poison needles inside such a small box?!

"When you have nothing to do, you can hang it on your phone or keys, or keep it in your pocket. If there’s trouble, just press here," Tang Hua pointed at a spot, then turned the box in a direction, pressing it down—

A silver light flashed, and the ground was instantly covered densely with five or six rows of small silver needles, looking quite intimidating.

An Yiqing inhaled sharply—what if these were to pierce someone... 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

"Haha, learned something new today? I started researching this when I first became Tang Sect Master, hoping one day to maximize its power, and now it’s finally successful. You, girl, are studying medicine and serious about it, so I’m giving it to you. Girl, remember, there are only a thousand poison needles in this box. Each use reduces the number by sixty. With it, even if you’re severely injured, as long as you have the strength to press the mechanism, it can save your life."

An Yiqing was deeply shocked and couldn’t calm down for a long time. Such a small matchbox-like object, filled with poison needles, only required a press to release sixty of them. It was simply a lifesaving powerful weapon!

She couldn’t always be invincible in the world, and one day she might encounter an enemy she couldn’t fend off. By then, this item could save her life.

A seemingly inconspicuous little box, yet its speed of deployment was so fast; one could only imagine how much effort Tang Hua had put into it.

"Uncle Tang, thank you. I will cherish it well." An Yiqing didn’t express any polite refusal but solemnly promised not to waste Tang Hua’s efforts.

Tang Hua stared at An Yiqing without speaking, and after a moment, suddenly broke out into a joyful laugh.

"Good, this girl is delightful! Old Ye, you’ve taken on a good apprentice!"

An Yiqing was having a pleasant conversation, while on the other side, more cars arrived at the entrance of Xuanjin Hall. Eventually, there was no parking space left in the alley, so guests simply parked outside and walked in.

Inside the courtyard, elegant round tables and antique chairs were set up. The guests took their seats one by one, conversing and waiting for the auspicious hour to arrive.