Gu Jin walked deeper into the misty valley, her steps quiet but firm.
She already had five rare ingredients, but she needed at least three more to make the required pill.
Closing her eyes, she let her vines spread in all directions and collect the herbs.
Soon, she gathered all the three herbs.
Sje smiled slightly, then packed her things and stood.
But before she could leave—
CRACK!
The ground shook.
From behind a large stone, a tall figure walked out.
Wei Lin.
His face was pale. His clothes were dirty. His hands shook.
Gu Jin raised an eyebrow.
"What do you want?" she asked calmly.
Wei Lin opened his mouth but didn't speak.
Then he reached into his pocket and pulled out a small bottle.
Gu Jin's eyes narrowed.
She knew that bottle.
Sleeping drug.
Her body tensed, but she stayed still, waiting to see what he would do.
Wei Lin stepped forward. "Gu Jin… I just… I just want to talk…"
Gu Jin didn't move. She watched every step, every breath.
"Talk?" she said slowly.
