What to do if you receive the wrong package?

Chapter 127 So weak as to be unable to take care of herself

Su Huaiqi stood in the backyard, looking at the empty tree branches, then glanced at the steaming white bun in her hand, and silently raised her hand to take a bite.

I must say, freshly steamed buns are just the best.

Unable to resist taking another bite, Su Huaiqi peeked around and called out softly, "Little Black? Blackie? Are you there? Time to eat!"

Su Huaiqi's voice was clearly audible in the empty backyard. She called out several times, but still couldn't see the "snake," so she had no choice but to turn around and leave helplessly.

When she walked back to the small flower hall, the two whole steamed buns she had originally prepared for the little black snake had been eaten as she walked, leaving only half of one in her hand.

I must say, steamed buns are quite filling.

She wasn't hungry at all; in fact, she felt quite full.

But since she had already arrived at the small flower hall, she felt embarrassed to leave, so she could only continue to sit in her seat with half a steamed bun in her hand.

Bai Heming smiled as he looked at the half-eaten steamed bun in Su Huaiqi's hand, but said nothing.

After the seniors arrived one by one, dinner was almost ready.

Chen Kangnian was seated directly opposite Su Huaiqi. Seeing that she had barely touched her chopsticks, he asked with concern, "Miss Qiqi, are you feeling unwell? Or do you find today's food unpalatable?"

Su Huaiqi quickly waved his hand and explained somewhat embarrassedly, "Uncle Chen, I'm fine. I accidentally ate too much before dinner, so I can't eat anymore now."

"It's good that you're alright. Back then, Mumu and Ayan liked to eat snacks before meals, so they ate less for dinner and would go to the kitchen for a late-night snack later." Chen Kangnian looked at Su Huaiqi and seemed to see the shadows of Shen Mujin and Gu Yan in her, saying with some nostalgia.

Su Huaiqi stuck out her tongue at Chen Kangnian's words and grinned as she assured him, "Uncle Chen, don't worry! I'm definitely different from those two. I definitely won't go to the kitchen to look for food tonight!"

The elders were amused by Su Huaiqi's actions, and the meal was quite enjoyable. After dinner, Su Huaiqi couldn't resist and fawned over Mu Qing and the others, pouring them tea.

"Senior Mu, when do you plan to explore that cave again?"

Mu Qing, holding her teacup, glanced at Su Huaiqi. "What? You want to come along?"

"If possible, I would like to come along," Su Huaiqi replied earnestly, sitting obediently in her chair.

Mu Qing neither agreed nor disagreed, but instead asked, "Oh? It seems you know what's in the cave?"

"I know, I know, I asked Brother Bai." Su Huaiqi nodded quickly.

Mu Qing raised an eyebrow and smiled at Su Huaiqi's reaction, "You know now but still want to go? Looks like you're not scared at all?"

"I am a little scared, but I am more curious than afraid, so I am not that scared." Although Su Huaiqi had seen snakes in the rainforest or deep mountains during her training in modern times, the number was small. If there were snakes everywhere, she might really feel uncomfortable.

"You little girl are quite interesting. The situation in the cave is different from what you encountered in the backyard. Don't lose your life because of your curiosity." Mu Qing didn't mince words and spoke bluntly.

"Ah Qing." Chen Kangnian shook his head at Mu Qing, reminding him not to speak so rudely.

Su Huaiqi was still surprised that Mu Qing knew about her affair with the little black snake in the backyard, but upon hearing Chen Kangnian's reminder, she quickly said, "It's alright, Uncle Chen. I know Senior Mu meant well. Please rest assured, Senior Mu, I know what I'm doing."

After listening to Su Huaiqi's words, Mu Qing couldn't help but have a different opinion of her and continued to ask, "If you come along, how do you plan to deal with the things in the cave?"

Knowing that Mu Qing hadn't asked this question casually, Su Huaiqi immediately sat up straight and said, "Snakes are most afraid of realgar. Bring a few jars of realgar wine, sprinkle it in, and set it on fire. Even if it doesn't burn them to death, it will scare them away."

"You've got guts, girl. Your method might work on ordinary snakes, but what about the giant python in the cave?" A hint of admiration flashed in Mu Qing's eyes; she was quite satisfied with Su Huaiqi's idea.

“Brother Bai said that the giant python’s power isn’t the strongest; the real challenge is that it can spew poisonous mist. We can fight poison with poison and throw some kind of poison directly into the python’s mouth, making it a ‘mute’ python, and see how it spews poisonous mist then. As for which poison to choose, we might need Senior Lin’s help to decide.” Su Huaiqi pondered for a moment and then spoke her idea directly.

However, her idea only existed in her imagination and she had never actually put it into practice, so she didn't know how effective it would be.

After all, the giant python was bound to be affected to some extent after being burned. And these senior figures before them possessed extraordinary strength; wouldn't they be easy prey for the python?

"Your idea is quite interesting." Although it was the first time Lin Feiran had heard this idea, he thought it made some sense.

"However, how can you guarantee that the poison will be thrown into the python's mouth?"

"Huh?" Su Huaiqi was taken aback by the question, then blinked and looked at the seniors in front of him in disbelief. "Seniors, your martial arts are extraordinary. I think this little matter is not a difficult thing for you."

Could it be that she should also be blamed for throwing the poison? She's such a frail woman, practically unable to take care of herself.

Chen Kangnian smiled in agreement at Su Huaiqi. Although Su Huaiqi was young, he always managed to come up with some unexpected ideas.

"Miss Qi's idea is worth a try. I wonder if you, Feiran, have any thoughts on the choice of poison?"

After thinking for a moment, Lin Feiran nodded.

"I recently acquired two Mist-Eating Grasses. This plant has extremely potent medicinal properties; even a small amount can induce hallucinations. If we were to throw it into the giant python's mouth and induce hallucinations, it would be extremely beneficial for us."

Chen Kangnian glanced at Xie Zhi, and seeing that he had no objections, he finally confirmed, "Alright, Feiran, you develop this as soon as possible. We'll hurry up and try to take action in two days."

Upon hearing the specific time of the operation, Su Huaiqi was so excited that he almost jumped out of his chair. He quickly raised his hand to confirm again, "Uncle Chen, Uncle Chen, can I participate too? I promise I won't hold anyone back!"

Just as Chen Kangnian was about to nod, Mu Qing raised her hand to stop him, saying, "Even if we agree to this, I don't think you can necessarily go with me."

"Why?" Su Huaiqi was taken aback by Mu Qing's question. Could it be that there was a limit to the number of people allowed in the cave?

Seeing Su Huaiqi's blank expression, Mu Qing reminded him, "I wonder if Young Master Yu knows about this, and whether he agrees to your going?"

"Whether I go or not is my business, why do I need his permission?" Su Huaiqi said in a softer voice, sounding completely unconvinced and lacking confidence.

Bai Heming looked at Su Huaiqi, who had suddenly lost his confidence, with amusement, and said softly, "This is no small matter, and we still need to discuss it with Young Master Yu."

Su Huaiqi nodded, "I understand. I'll let him know when he gets back."

With mixed feelings of joy and worry, Su Huaiqi followed the others out of the small flower hall. Halfway there, Su Huaiqi turned and ran back to the backyard.

The tree branches in the backyard remained empty; the little black snake was nowhere to be seen.

A sense of loss welled up in Su Huaiqi's heart, and she lowered her head with a slight sadness.

Could it be that they've freeloaded enough food and drinks and then run away?

No, no, I probably had something to do today and that's why I didn't show up.

But what could a snake possibly do?

Could it be hibernating?

If it really is hibernating, I hope it will still remember itself when it wakes up next spring.

After some self-consolation, Su Huaiqi felt a little better, but not much. She could only turn around and quickly leave this place that had made her somewhat emo.

The cold moonlight of the winter night shone on her, and she walked absentmindedly, completely unaware of the two people who appeared at the door.

"Qiqi? Su Huaiqi!" Yu Zechuan spotted Su Huaiqi at a glance and called out.

Su Huaiqi seemed to hear someone calling her in a daze. She stopped and turned around, looking at Yu Zechuan with some surprise.

"Ayu? Brother Li? Why are you back so early?"