Watching their busy figures, Xu Yuehuai knew that in this disaster, they were the most reliable people and her strongest support.

However, at that moment, Xu Yuehuai suddenly felt a tightness in her chest and a sweet, metallic taste rose up in her throat.

"puff!"

She quickly covered her mouth, but still couldn't help spitting out a mouthful of blood. Her body went limp, and she collapsed to the ground, losing consciousness...

Upon seeing this, Bai Yu rushed forward and hugged Xu Yuehuai tightly, his eyes filled with worry and anxiety.

Upon seeing this, Bei Ye felt a surge of anger. He strode forward, wanting to snatch Xu Yuehuai back from Bai Yu, but Bai Yu firmly blocked his way.

"Let her go!" Bei Ye's voice was deep and cold, his eyes filled with hostility.

Bai Yu glanced at Bei Ye, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "Who do you think you are? This is my territory, she's my woman, why should I let her go?"

Enraged by Bai Yu's words, Bei Ye clenched his fists, ready to make a move.

However, just as he was about to make his move, Xu Yuehuai's voice came from Bai Yu's arms.

"I'm fine, please stop fighting." Xu Yuehuai's voice was weak, but full of determination. She struggled to sit up from Bai Yu's arms, her gaze shifting between the two men, trying to quell this pointless fight.

Seeing this, Bei Ye's heart softened, and he withdrew his fist, but the hostility in his eyes did not diminish. "Sister, are you really alright?"

"I was probably just tired, that's why I felt a little dizzy and lightheaded."

Xu Yuehuai shook her head, indicating that she was fine.

She looked around and saw that the arriving guards had already settled the crazed villagers, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

"The matter here has been resolved, we should go back now." Xu Yuehuai stood up and said to Bei Ye.

Her gaze lingered on Bai Yu for a moment, then turned to Bei Ye. "What about you? Are you coming with me?"

Bei Ye was silent for a moment, then nodded. "Okay, I'll go back with you." He turned to look at Bai Yu, a hint of provocation flashing in his eyes. "You'd better not try anything funny with her again."

Bai Yu sneered and did not respond.

After the three returned to the palace, Bai Yu turned around and instructed the palace maids to take Xu Yuehuai back to her room to rest. Then he said to Bei Ye, "Come with me, I have something to tell you."

Bei Ye frowned, but still followed Bai Yu's pace.

The two arrived at a secluded courtyard. Bai Yu stopped and turned to look at Bei Ye.

"I know you have feelings for her, but let me tell you, she's mine." Bai Yu's eyes were full of warning.

Bei Ye curled his lip in disdain. "Your person? When did she become your person? Don't forget, she's my sister."

Bai Yu shook his head. "You're wrong. She was never your sister. She is Xu Yuehuai, my woman, Bai Yu's woman."

Bei Ye was so shocked by Bai Yu's words that he was speechless. He stood there, stunned, unable to recover for a long time.

Seeing this, Bai Yu spoke again: "I don't care what grudges or entanglements you had in the past, but now she is my woman, and I will not allow anyone to get close to her with such thoughts."

Bei Ye finally came to his senses. He glared at Bai Yu and said, "Who do you think you are? What gives you the right to have her? She already has a husband and a child."

Bai Yu smiled slightly, "Because I am the King of Dongsang, the future overlord of the four kingdoms."

His voice was full of confidence and pride, as if at this moment he already regarded Xu Yuehuai as his own possession.

"And you are nothing but a stray dog."

Bei Ye's face turned ashen with anger at Bai Yu's words, but he couldn't refute them. He knew he had no grounds to argue on this matter. He could only watch Bai Yu leave, his fists clenched, his eyes filled with resentment.

Back in her room, Xu Yuehuai lay on the bed. She knew her health condition was not good, but she had no time to rest.

She struggled to sit up and took out a pill from her bosom, swallowing it.

This is the antidote pill she got from the Ghost Doctor. Although it cannot completely remove the poison, it can temporarily relieve her symptoms.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

When Xu Yuehuai opened the door, she saw Bei Ye standing outside.

"Sister, are you really alright?"

"I'm fine, you don't need to worry." Xu Yuehuai looked behind Bei Ye and, seeing that Bai Yu was not there, breathed a sigh of relief.

"Sister, I..."

He was about to say something when Xu Yuehuai interrupted him.

"Alright, I know what you're trying to say. We've had enough of a grudge already, and I don't want to argue about it anymore. The most important thing now is to solve the village's illness problem. If you want to stay here, help me think of a solution."

Bei Ye said, "I understand, sister. I will help you."

It was as if at this moment he had let go of all grudges and entanglements, and all the unhappiness and estrangement between the two of them vanished in an instant.

Bei Ye gently opened a medical book that exuded an ancient aura. This book was a precious legacy left by his father, recording rare diseases and treatments, every word a crystallization of wisdom. As Bei Ye's fingertips touched the pages, he seemed to be able to touch those distant souls who had left profound marks in the long river of history.

"This book records a medicinal herb called 'Seven Star Grass,' which may be able to cure the illness in that village."

Bei Ye's voice was like the first ray of sunlight before dawn, piercing through the gloom in Xu Yuehuai's heart.

Xu Yuehuai took the medical book, her fingers lightly gliding over the rough pages, her gaze wandering between the lines. Beneath her furrowed brow lay a yearning for the unknown and an unwavering belief.

"Seven-star grass?" she repeated the name softly, as if savoring its mystery and danger.

“Yes, Seven Star Grass.” Bei Ye’s voice was deep and powerful. “It grows in extremely yin places, and harvesting it is almost like snatching a life from the hands of death. But we must give it a try.”

"For the future of the village, for those villagers suffering from illness, we have an unshirkable duty." Xu Yuehuai had made up her mind at this moment, and she was determined to give it a try no matter what.

The next day, just as dawn was breaking, Xu Yuehuai and Bei Ye embarked on their journey to find the Seven Star Grass.

They traversed the vast mountains and forests, stepping over thorny paths.

"Look, there's a valley over there!" Bei Ye pointed ahead, his voice filled with excitement.

They quickened their pace and headed towards the valley.

The valley was shrouded in mist, as if concealing endless secrets. They cautiously entered the valley, afraid of disturbing its tranquility.

After searching for several days, a gentle breeze blew by, and a patch of lush green grass was vaguely revealed in the mist.

Xu Yuehuai and Bei Ye exchanged a glance, a surge of inexplicable excitement welling up within them. They knew that this was the place where the Seven Star Grass grew.