Rebirth: Pampered by the Lord

Chapter 2289: Chapter 2289: Unwilling to Give Up

Xuexue was unwilling to give up and knocked a few more times, but there was still no response from inside.

"Forget it, it looks like nobody’s inside, let’s just leave!"

Xuexue planned to leave first and return to find the Shopkeeper in the evening. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ

Just as she was about to get into the carriage to leave, the shop door creaked open: "Who is knocking so early in the morning?"

The sound of the door opening was accompanied by an elderly voice.

Xuexue turned her head to look, and it was indeed the Old Shopkeeper of the pharmacy, Zhao Yin’s senior brother.

"Ah! Old Shopkeeper, I’ve found you at last!" Xuexue exclaimed with delight.

"Who are you?" The Old Shopkeeper squinted, his elderly eyes failing him, and it took him a long time to recognize Xuexue as the girl who had left an Insect Person with him. freēwebnovel.com

Old Shopkeeper: "Miss, is it you!"

Xuexue: "Yes, it’s me."

Old Shopkeeper: "Have you come this time for the Insect Person?"

Xuexue: "Yes!"

The Old Shopkeeper frowned deeply, saying, "I’m afraid I’ve let you down, Miss. Hua Xiu has studied it over and over but couldn’t find a solution to solve the Gu. It seems we must rely on my junior brother, as they say, ’only the one who tied the bell can untie it.’ Since he’s the one who planted the Gu worm, finding him to solve it is the most direct and fastest way."

The Old Shopkeeper was a kind-hearted person, and though Xuexue had left an Insect Person with him, he took the time to study it but couldn’t find a Gu Solving method. It appears that finding Zhao Yin is inevitable.

Xuexue smiled and said, "Shopkeeper, don’t worry, we’ve already contacted Zhao Yin. We just need you to come forward and help them with the sorcery."

The Old Shopkeeper wasn’t very happy and still frowned, saying, "My junior brother is a very selfish person, only seeking profit. Asking him to cut off a piece of flesh to solve the Gu would probably not work, and since those Insect People are his painstaking research, he’s even less likely to agree and would likely attempt to reclaim them."

As Zhao Yin’s senior brother, the Old Shopkeeper knew his junior very well.

The little Gu worm inside the Little Kid’s stomach was left by Zhao Yin after harming many people. Zhao Yin certainly wouldn’t easily eliminate it.

Of course, Zhao Yin wouldn’t agree to it, but now he was trapped by Xuexue in the portable space, becoming a lamb waiting to be slaughtered, so he couldn’t say no.

However, Xuexue and Long Rui had discussed the matter of imprisoning Zhao Yin. To prevent any mishaps, they couldn’t let the Old Shopkeeper know, since he was Zhao Yin’s brother in learning, and if he turned sides suddenly, the lives of over a dozen Insect People would be in jeopardy.

Xuexue smiled and said, "Old Shopkeeper, rest assured, we are prepared. All you need to do is help cast the spell to drive the Gu worm away."

The Old Shopkeeper looked at Xuexue suspiciously and asked, "Miss, may I ask how you managed to get my junior brother to agree to help?"

Xuexue replied with a faint smile, "Old Shopkeeper, don’t worry about it. Just perform the spell to eradicate the Gu worm."

The Old Shopkeeper nodded, "Yes, indeed, I’m Zhao Yin’s senior brother, it’s understandable that you don’t fully trust me."

Xuexue: "Old Shopkeeper, don’t overthink it, we’re doing this to avoid putting you in a difficult position."

The Old Shopkeeper nodded, "Alright then, when should we start the ritual?"

The Insect People and Zhao Yin were trapped in Xuexue’s portable space, so they could begin whenever the Old Shopkeeper was ready.

However, to avoid arousing the Old Shopkeeper’s suspicion, Xuexue suggested, "Let’s do it tonight then."

The Old Shopkeeper nodded and said, "Alright, I’ll keep the shop closed tonight."

The Old Shopkeeper still didn’t know Xuexue’s identity, but given Xuexue’s luxurious attire and the dozen servants accompanying her, it was clear she came from a wealthy family.