The magistrate smiled and said, "Then thank you very much." He watched the ghost doctor leave the hall, and couldn't help but feel a deeper respect for this mysterious doctor.

After returning to his room, the Ghost Doctor quickly lit the furnace and began refining medicine. The firelight illuminated his serious face as his hands moved swiftly among the herbs.

Soon, the medicine was finished being prepared.

He carefully placed the medicine into a porcelain bottle, then summoned an official to deliver it to the county magistrate.

After the officials left, the Ghost Doctor lay down on the bed and began to meditate.

His eyes were closed, but the doubts in his heart surged like waves.

"That elixir is quite extraordinary."

"Even I'm not confident I can refine it. The Rejuvenating Pill... how could such a legendary elixir end up in the hands of those two?"

Where did they come from?

For some unknown reason, the Ghost Doctor suddenly opened his eyes and sat up. He straightened his clothes and then quietly left the guest room.

In the darkness of night, his figure moved through the streets like a ghost.

He soon arrived at the foot of the North Mountain Range, and looking up, he saw that it was pitch black all around.

He strode up the mountain, his steps swift and he didn't stop for a moment. He was so focused on finding the answer that he seemed oblivious to his physical exhaustion.

Finally, he arrived at the Taoist temple on the mountaintop.

The gates of the Taoist temple were tightly shut, and the Ghost Doctor stood in front of the door, pounding on it forcefully.

"Uncle-Master! I'm here!" His voice, infused with internal energy, echoed all around.

A moment later, the gate of the Taoist temple slowly opened, and the white-haired Taoist priest appeared at the door.

He sized up the ghost doctor with an unfriendly gaze: "What brings you here so late at night?"

The Ghost Doctor stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Uncle-Master, I'd like to know if you gave any other people the Rejuvenation Pill a few days ago?"

The old Taoist priest raised an eyebrow: "So what if it is?"

The ghost doctor pressed on urgently, "Do you know who that person is?"

The old Taoist priest shook his head: "He has a fake face, how would I know his true appearance?"

The Ghost Doctor's heart sank to the bottom. He clenched his fists and asked, "Was it a man or a woman?"

“A man,” the old Taoist priest replied calmly.

"How could it be a man?" the Ghost Doctor asked, somewhat surprised.

The old Taoist priest seemed a little impatient: "That person asked for two Rejuvenation Pills. You didn't eat one of them, did you?"

The Ghost Doctor nodded bitterly: "Exactly."

The old Taoist priest sighed, "What a loss. If I had known, I wouldn't have agreed."

The Ghost Doctor chuckled helplessly, "You're still the same as ever." He paused, then continued, "What kind of deal did you make with that person?"

The old Taoist priest's face darkened: "I have no comment."

The Ghost Doctor frowned. Why was his martial uncle still so stubborn? He knew that asking any further questions would be pointless, so he remained silent.

"You'd better leave now, you're not welcome here," the old Taoist priest said coldly.

The Ghost Doctor glanced at the old Taoist priest, then bowed deeply: "Then, Uncle-Master, please take good care of yourself. I will continue to avenge our sect."

After saying that, he turned and left.

The Taoist priest watched his retreating figure, slightly lost in thought, a hint of reluctance in his eyes, which ultimately turned into a helpless smile...

That night, at the Dongsang Palace.

Xu Yuehuai and Bei Ye hid in the shadows of the palace.

Xu Yuehuai's face showed a mixture of wariness and doubt: "Why did you bring me here?"

Bei Ye turned around and looked at Xu Yuehuai with a smile: "Haven't you been trying to come here to gather information these past few days?"

A barely perceptible hint of doting affection lingered in his eyes.

Xu Yuehua frowned: "How did you know?"

Bei Ye chuckled softly, his smile appearing somewhat mysterious in the moonlight: "I've had people watching everything that happened to you in Dong Sang."

A hint of surprise appeared on Xu Yuehuai's face, and her tone became even colder: "So it seems that my coming to Dongsang was also arranged by you?"

Bei Ye scratched his head and smiled somewhat awkwardly: "I was just secretly going with the flow."

He paused, then his tone suddenly softened: "Sister, I just want to see you more often."

Xu Yuehuai's face darkened, and she gritted her teeth: "You are truly insidious."

Bei Ye gave a wry smile, completely unconcerned about Xu Yuehuai's accusations: "Sister, I just..."

"Stop talking nonsense, I don't want to hear your explanation," Xu Yuehuai interrupted Bei Ye. "Since you brought me here, then I won't be polite."

After saying that, Xu Yuehuai moved swiftly, rushing towards the dungeon like a cheetah. Seeing this, Bei Ye hurriedly followed in her footsteps.

At the entrance to the dungeon, the firelight flickered, and several guards, spears in hand, vigilantly watched their surroundings.

Xu Yuehuai and Bei Ye approached silently, their heartbeats sounding exceptionally clear in the quiet night.

Xu Yuehuai asked in a low voice, "How confident are you that you can help me distract these people?"

Bei Ye smiled confidently and said, "Perfect."

As soon as he finished speaking, Bei Ye waved his hand.

Suddenly, several figures appeared on the opposite rooftop, wielding concealed weapons, and launched an attack on the guards.

The sound of the hidden weapons piercing the air was sharp and shrill, and the guards fell to the ground one after another.

Xu Yuehuai hadn't expected such a move; "It's quite fast."

Bei Ye smiled smugly: "Of course, I don't want you to get hurt again, sister."

However, Xu Yuehuai ignored his teasing and rushed towards the dungeon entrance. She pushed open the heavy iron door. The dungeon was very dark, with only faint moonlight streaming in through some windows, and a disgusting smell of decay filled the air.

Using the dim light, Xu Yuehuai carefully searched the dungeon. A sliver of hope lingered in her heart; she hoped Lu Li was inside.

Finally, in a corner, Xu Yuehuai spotted Lu Li. He was lying on a dilapidated wooden bed, his body covered in wounds and blood.

Seeing this, a flash of anger and sorrow crossed Xu Yuehuai's eyes: "Lu Li, you've suffered!"

However, just as she was about to rush forward, Bei Ye suddenly grabbed her hand: "Be careful, I feel something is wrong with his aura."

Xu Yuehuai glanced back at Bei Ye and said firmly, "She is my person, and she would never hurt me."

However, no sooner had she finished speaking than Lu Li suddenly opened his eyes. His eyes flashed with a crazed light, and he broke free of his chains, charging towards Xu Yuehuai.

Xu Yuehuai stared at Lu Li in shock. She never imagined that Lu Li, who had once been loyal to her, would suddenly become like this.

She instinctively tried to dodge, but she seemed to be frozen in place, unable to move an inch.

At this critical moment, Bei Ye swiftly drew his soft sword from his waist and stood in front of Xu Yuehuai. He swung his sword and fiercely slashed at Lu Li!

While fending off Lu Li's attacks, Bei Ye shouted, "Sister, run!"

Xu Yuehuai came to her senses, knowing full well that now was not the time to hesitate.