Chapter 400: Luring the Snake Out of Its Hole

Li Yiyi glanced around to make sure no one was nearby before lowering her voice to speak to him, “I want to try a method to lure the snake out of its hole.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Hong looked at his wife with admiration in his eyes, quickly picking up on her unspoken thoughts, “You want to use the Baixian grass he’s after to lure him into taking action, right?”

Li Yiyi smiled and gave him a thumbs-up, impressed by how quickly he understood, “Exactly, that’s my idea. I just saw a kind of herb that looks a lot like the Baixian grass that Ye mentioned. Maybe we can use it to draw him into the trap we’ve set.”

“I didn’t see this plant,” he said, trying to recall, but found no memory of it.

“Probably because you were focused on protecting us. I only stumbled upon it by chance, so it’s normal you didn’t notice it.” She paused before continuing, “What do you think of my idea?”

“It’s good. I think it should work. Let’s give it a try,” Jiang Hong agreed with a nod.

Li Yiyi beamed at his response, “Great, since you say it’s fine, I’ll go back and dig up that plant.”

Jiang Hong smiled as he watched her happily walk away, and he followed behind her to where they’d passed earlier near a large tree.

Li Yiyi had marked the spot in her mind, and soon they found the plant she had mentioned.

“Found it! I never knew such a plant existed. I wonder if it has medicinal value,” Li Yiyi mused, examining the plant carefully.

As a doctor of traditional medicine, she couldn’t help but think about its potential use as a medicine.

Jiang Hong, hearing her muttering to herself, chuckled quietly, “I’m sure you’ll figure it out soon enough, wife.”

Li Yiyi smiled back at him, “You think so highly of me, huh?”

“Of course, you’re the best,” he said, his face full of pride.

She laughed at his playful attitude.

After spending some time there, the couple returned to the camp with a pile of firewood, only to find that the fire had already been started.

“Where have you two been? We searched around and couldn’t find you,” Hong Shuo asked, looking relieved when he saw them return.

Jiang Hong placed the firewood down and explained, “Something came up on the way.”

Li Yiyi stepped forward and looked at the group of researchers, “Is there a plant specialist among you?”

She knew one of them was indeed a plant expert, but for the sake of appearances, she asked the question.

“I am. I specialize in plants. Is there something I can help with, Comrade Li?” A middle-aged man stepped forward, addressing her.

Li Yiyi smiled and nodded, “Actually, I need your help. Could you take a look at this plant and tell me what it is?”

She pulled the herb from her pocket and handed it to him carefully.

The group watched intently as she handled the plant, intrigued by her careful treatment of it. They had all witnessed Li Yiyi’s impressive abilities during the journey, so they trusted her judgment.

The plant expert, Professor Jiang, carefully examined the herb and then looked up with an apologetic expression. “I’m sorry, Comrade Li, I’ve never seen this plant before. It might be something not yet documented by science.”

“This plant looks a bit like the Baixian grass you mentioned earlier, don’t you think?” someone from the group remarked as they examined the plant closely.

Everyone stopped and stared at the plant in Li Yiyi’s hands, intrigued by the possibility.

“Now that you mention it, it really does resemble the Baixian grass Ye talked about. It has a glow and dew on it—could it really be the one?”

“It could be! This might be the actual Baixian grass. So it does exist after all.”

Li Yiyi noticed Ye Fan staring intently at the plant with a burning gaze. She and Jiang Hong exchanged a glance and knew that their plan was working. The enemy had taken the bait.

In order to make them believe in the value of the plant, Li Yiyi gently cradled it and said, “Whether it’s Baixian grass or not, now that I’ve found it, I promise to take it to the research institute for study once we’re back.”

At her words, many of the team members expressed their admiration.

“Comrade Li, you’re truly amazing. Your generosity is something we can’t match. I admire you.”

“Indeed, Comrade Li, you’ve become my idol. From now on, I’ll follow your example,” said Professor Jiang, among others, as they praised her.

Li Yiyi smiled at their words of respect, but Ye Fan’s restless gaze betrayed his true feelings. Despite his compliments, his eyes darted back and forth, clearly eager for the plant.

That night, the team celebrated their discovery of the Baixian grass into the early hours.

Li Yiyi, lying in bed with the other women, couldn’t sleep. Listening to the soft snores of the men nearby, her anxiety grew as the hours ticked by. She couldn’t help but worry that someone might sneak over and steal the plant, as she and Jiang Hong suspected.

Time dragged on, the stillness making it hard for her to stay alert. As she fought off sleep, a sudden sound of a twig snapping broke the silence, immediately waking her from her drowsiness.

She knew then that someone was sneaking around, perhaps approaching her to take the plant. Her suspicion had been right.