“If it weren’t for the Poison Sect Ancestor backing you, you wouldn’t dare act so arrogantly in front of me,” Bian Suwen replied to Shao Wanwan’s words, then continued, “Think about my proposal.”

Shao Wanwan snorted coldly, “You’re clever, but I’m not foolish either. Don’t think you can stall for time to grow stronger. I’ve been indebted to the Poison Sect since childhood. For the sake of the sect’s interests, my death is insignificant. The Ancestor will surely avenge me.”

With that, Shao Wanwan pulled out a dagger and was about to slash it across her neck, ready to end her life.

Bian Suwen was shocked. If Shao Wanwan died, the enmity between the Poison Sect and the Medicine Immortal Valley would deepen. However, at this critical moment, she couldn’t stop her.

Clang!

A sudden force flew in from an unknown direction, knocking the dagger out of Shao Wanwan’s hand and onto the ground.

The unexpected situation left Shao Wanwan, Bian Suwen, and the others stunned. No one saw where the force came from.

“Cough, cough, cough…” A coughing sound came from the hospital bed.

Bian Suwen temporarily ignored Shao Wanwan and hurriedly helped Wang Haoran up, pressing a few acupoints on his back to ease his breathing.

At this moment, Shao Wanwan finally saw Wang Haoran’s face and was taken aback.

“Old, old, old…”

Seeing Shao Wanwan’s surprised and speechless expression, Wang Haoran briefly made eye contact with her and subtly shook his head.

Shao Wanwan immediately understood and swallowed back the word “Ancestor” that was on the tip of her tongue. She also realized that the one who had secretly saved her was indeed the Ancestor.

With this realization, Shao Wanwan felt even more admiration. Clearly, he was in this room, yet he saved someone without anyone noticing his actions. Truly worthy of being the Ancestor!

[Ding, the female lead Shao Wanwan’s favorability towards the host has increased by 10. The current total favorability is 30 (Very Friendly).]

[Ding, the host has influenced the plot direction, gaining 600 villain points!]

Seeing Shao Wanwan’s reaction, Wang Haoran understood that he had successfully impersonated the Poison Sect Ancestor in secret.

Meanwhile, Bian Suwen, focused on worrying about Wang Haoran, didn’t notice the subtle interaction between the two. She simply asked Wang Haoran with concern, “How are you feeling? Any better?”

“Much better,” Wang Haoran smiled.

“Have some water,” Qiu Qianwei offered a cup of water, helping Wang Haoran take a few sips.

Wang Haoran’s complexion “returned” to normal, and he stopped coughing. He feigned surprise as he glanced at Shao Wanwan and asked Bian Suwen, “Who is this?”

The reason for asking was to convey a more detailed message to Shao Wanwan: We don’t know each other, and don’t reveal my identity as the “Poison Sect Ancestor”!

“Her name is Shao Wanwan, a bad woman. Remember to stay away from her in the future,” Bian Suwen replied.

Hearing their conversation, Shao Wanwan grasped Wang Haoran’s intention and naturally didn’t show any signs of recognizing him.

Moreover, to prevent Bian Suwen from suspecting, Shao Wanwan pretended to be sinister, “You seem very concerned about him. It seems the little Medicine Immortal has fallen for a mortal, but he looks like an ordinary person.”

Bian Suwen was both surprised and angry, “He’s not from the Medicine Immortal Valley. If your Poison Sect dares to harm him, don’t blame me for disregarding morality!”

Seeing Bian Suwen’s reaction, Shao Wanwan understood that she hadn’t suspected any acquaintance between her and Wang Haoran. She then smiled suddenly, “Just kidding, don’t be nervous. I know the rules.”

Hearing this, Bian Suwen slightly relaxed but remained vigilant.

“I want to rest a bit more. Can you ask her to leave?” Wang Haoran said to Bian Suwen, but his gaze met Shao Wanwan’s.

“Okay,” Bian Suwen nodded, then said to Shao Wanwan, “The duel can be postponed. You can leave now.”

“Hmph, don’t get complacent. We’ll meet again,” Shao Wanwan snorted coldly and left without further ado.

She wasn’t afraid of Bian Suwen but understood that the Ancestor’s earlier words were a hint for her to leave.

Shao Wanwan didn’t know the reason, but since the Ancestor had instructed her, she naturally complied.

With Shao Wanwan’s departure, Bian Suwen’s tense nerves slightly relaxed.

“What Poison Sect, what Medicine Immortal Valley? Listening to your conversation, it all sounds so strange. Who is that woman, and what grudges do you have?” Wang Haoran was puzzled and couldn’t help but ask Bian Suwen.

Bian Suwen is a female lead, and so is Shao Wanwan. From Wang Haoran’s perspective, he naturally didn’t want them to fight, as helping one to kill the other wouldn’t be appropriate.

To stop their fight, he needed to understand their grievances.

That’s why Wang Haoran asked.

Bian Suwen replied, “Knowing these things won’t do you any good, so it’s better not to ask.”

Wang Haoran, of course, didn’t agree, “Just tell me. Maybe I can help you?”

Bian Suwen smiled bitterly, “These are disputes between hidden sects. How could you have the resources…” She paused, considering her beloved’s feelings, then changed her tone to a gentle one, “These matters can’t be solved with money. Your willingness to help already touches me.” With that, she leaned into his embrace.

Wang Haoran couldn’t reveal his strength to gain Bian Suwen’s trust and have her explain the enmity between the Poison Sect and the Medicine Immortal Valley. After thinking for a moment, he decided to use a more direct approach.

He leaned down and brought his face closer.

Bian Suwen’s eyes widened, then she inadvertently closed them.

“Don’t be disrespectful to my master…” Xue Shenyi was about to scold Wang Haoran for being rude, but seeing his master holding someone else’s neck, he swallowed his words. He looked away, pretending not to see anything.

Beside them, Qiu Qianwei pouted.

[Ding, the host made the female lead Qiu Qianwei feel jealous, gaining 100 villain points!]

[Ding, the host made the female lead Qiu Qianwei feel jealous, gaining 100 villain points!]

After a long while, Wang Haoran pulled back and looked at Bian Suwen’s flushed face, “Be good, tell me.”

Bian Suwen, filled with tenderness, obediently recounted everything.

After listening, Wang Haoran finally understood the entangled grievances between Bian Suwen and Shao Wanwan, or rather, between the Poison Sect and the Medicine Immortal Valley.

After recounting, Bian Suwen looked sorrowful and couldn’t help but say, “It’s a pity that the Poison Sect Ancestor is still alive. Although I won this duel, the Medicine Immortal Valley will still be oppressed by the Poison Sect. Soon, it might be destroyed under the Ancestor’s wrath.”

“To avoid implicating you and Seventh Sister, I plan to return to the capital tomorrow.”

Qiu Qianwei was shocked, “Third Sister, we agreed before. Why are you suddenly leaving?”

Bian Suwen sighed, “Without a presence to counter the Poison Sect Ancestor, he might break the rules recklessly. I have no choice but to leave.”

Previously, she was blinded by love and overlooked the danger. After being disturbed by Shao Wanwan, she suddenly realized the situation.

Naturally, Wang Haoran wasn’t happy about this.

Bian Suwen and Qiu Qianwei were getting along so well, and they had even discussed things. Wang Haoran had imagined many happy scenarios because of this.

How could he let Bian Suwen leave?

After thinking for a moment, Wang Haoran said, “In my opinion, things might not be as bad as you think.”

“What do you mean?” Bian Suwen was puzzled.

“They have the Poison Sect Ancestor backing them, and your Medicine Immortal Valley has the Old Medicine Immortal. Neither side should fear the other,” Wang Haoran began to bluff.

“My senior brother passed away long ago,” Bian Suwen said.

“The Poison Sect Ancestor is so old and still alive. Why can’t the Old Medicine Immortal be alive too?” Wang Haoran analyzed, speaking with reason, “Otherwise, how do you explain the poison in us being cured? Do you think the Poison Sect Ancestor would help you detoxify?”

“This…” Bian Suwen was speechless.