Picked Up A Husband For Farming Chapter 420 (End) - 420 Finale
Previously on Picked Up A Husband For Farming...
The eruption of Qiao Yanhui’s poison had long been imminent, and Xu Qing had been diligently working to suppress it. However, the recent cascade of events proved overwhelming. The demise of Qiao Yanhui's close friend and sister, though unvoiced, inflicted a significant emotional toll. This, compounded by subsequent battles, left Qiao Yanhui utterly depleted, both mentally and physically.
The formidable power of the reclusive families was undeniable. Following their decisive actions against three clans and an entire nation, the remaining reclusive forces adopted a more subdued stance, prompting Qiao Yanhui to cease his pursuit. In truth, however, he had reached his absolute limit and could no longer continue.
Both Xu Qing and Ao Jie experienced nights devoid of sleep, their efforts to find a solution proving fruitless. Witnessing Qiao Yanhui’s deteriorating condition filled Xu Qing with profound dread. She even contemplated seeking out Yi Chulin; she reasoned that if something were to befall him, Ying Zhiyao might sense it and, out of concern, manifest.
Xu Qing recognized the potentially unscrupulous nature of this plan, yet found herself with no other recourse. Furthermore, she believed Yi Chulin would likely consent, given his intense desire to see Ying Zhiyao. To her dismay, Yi Chulin was nowhere to be found – he seemed to have vanished into thin air. Unbeknownst to Xu Qing, Yi Chulin and Ying Zhiyao had already convened in another realm.
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“What am I to do? I’m truly out of options. Please, don’t leave me… If you pass, I shall surely follow.” Xu Qing, exhausted and her hands stained with blood from the numerous lives she had taken, came to a stark realization: she was prepared to sacrifice anything for Qiao Yanhui’s recovery. Having already endured significant losses, she could not bear to lose him as well.
“Can you truly bear to let the children become orphans? I will be alright…” Qiao Yanhui embraced Xu Qing, discreetly swallowing the blood that welled in his mouth.
Outside, the children huddled together, muffling their cries to avoid disturbing their parents’ final moments. They questioned how their world had become so bleak. Their aunt was gone, Uncle Sizhi had lost an arm and descended into melancholy, and Xu Huai and Xu Zhi had returned their grieving grandparents to Anning Village. Uncle Deng was deceased, Auntie Deng was missing, and Uncle Hua had departed. It seemed tragedy had befallen everyone they knew in rapid succession…
Whispers began to label them a family cursed, accused of bringing misfortune and destruction, even to the point of an entire country’s ruin. Xue’er, recalling these accusations, wept until her eyes were swollen, fearing her father’s imminent departure.
“There is a solution!” Ao Jie suddenly arrived, carrying a box.
Upon hearing this, the children immediately straightened, hastily wiping away their tears.
Ao Jie explained, “I discovered a Life-and-Death Gu within the Liu family’s possessions. The one who consumes the mother Gu can transfer half of their lifespan to the one who consumes the child Gu! I shall ingest the mother Gu and bestow the child Gu upon my brother. In doing so, I can offer him half my lifespan. While it may not grant him extended years, it will at least prevent his immediate demise.” Ao Jie felt indebted to Qiao Yanhui for his own life and was willing to make this sacrifice.
However, the children objected. If such a method existed to divide lifespans, they believed it should be them. This would allow their father to live a few more years, given their youth.
“I don’t need it! Leave!” Qiao Yanhui adamantly refused to accept the lifespans of his brother and children. Moreover, the efficacy of this method was unproven, and he would not permit them to risk their lives.
Upon seeing the object in Ao Jie’s hand, Xu Qing took it without hesitation and consumed it. She then presented the child Gu to Qiao Yanhui. “You are already facing death. If this works, we might live a few more decades. If it fails, we simply perish. Eat it. I am willing to gamble on this. If you refuse, I will end my own life now.”
“Alright.” After a prolonged, silent gaze at her, Qiao Yanhui finally consumed the Gu.
Initially, the remedy appeared to have no effect, as Qiao Yanhui continued to experience agonizing pain, requiring Xu Qing’s daily ministrations to alleviate it.
As days turned into weeks, Xu Qing gradually realized her success. Qiao Yanhui had not succumbed to the poison. However, his body remained susceptible to agonizing flare-ups when the poison acted up, meaning he lived each day on the precipice of death, relentlessly tormented by the Gu poison.Witnessing Qiao Yanhui's agony, Xu Qing grappled with doubt about her decision. Yet, her personal longing ultimately prevailed. She couldn't bear the thought of Qiao Yanhui departing. Having experienced immense loss, the tranquil existence she and Qiao Yanhui finally achieved felt like something she ought to cherish, pushing aside any further anxieties. Ao Jie, a capable emperor, had brought them peace of mind. Their children, stepping into Xu Qing's former role, joined forces with Lei Wangshu and Xie Pengyang. Together, they governed the world's various factions and expanded the family's business ventures. Word eventually reached them that they encountered Xu Sizhi's family. The same family that had once driven Xu Qing away now found themselves in dire circumstances, rendering any thought of revenge from Xu Sizhi unnecessary... (End)
