Shangguan Wei'er curiously looked around, as if she had never encountered anything so exciting before. Yan Wan, seeing her surprised and delighted expression, felt a little tired. Sigh~
Yan Wan paused for a moment, then said, "Wei'er, shake Jing Xi and see how she is?"
Shangguan Wei'er nodded obediently, gently shaking Jing Xi's arm and saying, "Sister Jing Xi, Sister Jing Xi, wake up quickly."
While unconscious, Jing Xi seemed to hear Wan'er's voice and Shangguan Wei'er's voice. She forced herself to open her eyes, first looking around at the unfamiliar surroundings, and then twisting her bound arms.
When Yan Wan saw that Jing Xi was awake, she quickly went over and hugged Jing Xi, gently saying, "Jing Xi, you're awake? Is anything bothering you?"
Jing Xi slowly shook her head. Her head was fine, but she felt weak all over. It seemed that the people who kidnapped them had really put in a lot of effort.
"Wan'er, where are we now?" Jing Xi asked in a hoarse voice.
“We’ve been kidnapped by Gongsun Gua, and we should be where he is now,” Yan Wan replied.
"Okay, I'll rest for a bit. I have no strength left in my body," Jing Xi said weakly. That damned old man Gongsun, how much muscle-relaxing powder did he give her? She has no strength at all.
"Okay, Jingxi, take a rest. Maybe you'll feel better once the effects of the medicine wear off," Yan Wan said with some concern.
"Sister Wan'er, I have a way to cure Sister Jingxi's muscle weakness powder," Shangguan Wei'er suddenly said.
"Really? That's wonderful!" Yan Wan and Jing Xi both said with delight.
Shangguan Wei'er nodded proudly and said, "Of course, but it might hurt a little."
Upon hearing this, Jing Xi immediately said, "It's okay, I can handle it, please help me."
"Alright!" Seeing Jing Xi's resolute expression, Shangguan Wei'er had no choice but to agree, since she had already told Jing Xi in advance that it would hurt a little.
"Sister Jingxi, just bear with it." Shangguan Wei'er picked up the red bottle from her waist, bit off the stopper with her teeth, and gently poured it out. A large green worm fell out of the bottle and wriggled on the ground.
Shangguan Wei'er said happily, "Sister Jingxi, it worked! Quickly put your hand next to Little Red's mouth and let her take a bite." Shangguan Wei'er said with a relaxed expression. After hearing her words, Yan Wan turned her head away slightly. She was a little afraid to look at these soft and sticky insects.
Jing Xi didn't hesitate and placed her hand next to Xiao Hong. Xiao Hong didn't hold back and bit Jing Xi's arm.
Jingxi thought it wouldn't hurt too much, but she didn't expect the little green worm to bite so painfully that sweat immediately broke out on her face, and she groaned several times.
Seeing Jingxi in so much pain, Yan Wan gripped Jingxi's hand tightly and looked at Shangguan Wei'er, saying, "Wei'er, is it alright now? Jingxi looks like she's in a lot of pain."
Even Shangguan Wei'er couldn't guarantee it. Seeing that Jing Xi's complexion was gradually improving, she said, "Xiao Hong, that's enough. Come back quickly!"
The little green worm, like a spirit pet that had gained sentience, darted into the porcelain bottle. Shangguan Wei'er covered the bottle and tied it around her waist.
Jingxi's complexion improved, and she gradually regained her strength. She was able to sit up on her own, looked at the rope on Yan Wan's wrist, and then used her teeth to bite open the rope on Yan Wan's wrist. After Yan Wan was freed, she got up and untied the ropes on Jingxi and Shangguan Wei'er's wrists.
"What do we do now? Let's see if we can get out?" Shangguan Wei'er said excitedly. Such an exciting thing was really thrilling.
"Wait a minute," Jing Xi said cautiously. She sensed that someone was watching them from outside the house, and it seemed that there were also hidden guards keeping watch outside.
Jing Xi whispered, "There are people outside. We can't go out like this. We have to think of something." Jing Xi stood at the crack in the door, staring outside, and said with a frown, "There are several people outside. We have to be careful."
“Okay,” Yan Wan replied. Jing Xi was far more sensitive to her surroundings than she and Shangguan Wei’er, so they had to listen to Jing Xi.
Jing Xi quietly retreated and sat down. Shangguan Wei'er looked at Jing Xi, then at Yan Wan, and whispered, "Then can I let my treasure out to bite them to death?" Shangguan Wei'er said with a fierce expression.
“This method is feasible, but how many of your treasures do you have? Can they all bite and kill a dozen or so people outside?” Jing Xi asked seriously.
"Ah? That shouldn't be possible. I was in a hurry to leave this time, and I only brought seven treasures with me. The rest are still at home in Lingnan." Shangguan Wei'er said with some shame.
"It's alright, it's alright, we'll think of another way." Yan Wan patted Shangguan Wei'er on the back and said comfortingly.
"Yes, Wei'er, it's alright, we'll think of another way," Jing Xi echoed.
"Okay, okay." Shangguan Wei'er nodded and said.
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"Please go in and announce that His Highness Prince Han has arrived," Li Shang said to the servant at the entrance of Gongsun Gua's house.
"Please come with me, gentlemen. Master Gongsun instructed that you should go straight in once you arrive," the servant said respectfully.
Ji Mohan glanced at the servant's lower body and gait; he seemed to be a trained martial artist. He hadn't expected that a mere ghost doctor would have such a hidden talent in his household; this man was clearly no ordinary person.
After the servant led them inside, they walked and stopped, passing through several courtyards, and finally stopped next to a bamboo house. The servant respectfully said, "Sir, the guests you have been waiting for have arrived."
"Let them in," Gongsun Gua's aged voice rang out from the bamboo house.
"Yes, please come in." The servant stepped forward, opened the door, and stood respectfully to the side.
Li Shang turned to look at Ji Mo Han, who nodded in acknowledgment, allowing Li Shang to go in first, followed closely by Jiang Bai, with Ji Mo Han entering last.
"Greetings, Mr. Gongsun," Jiang Bai said, bowing with clasped hands.
Ji Mohan and Li Shang nodded slightly and greeted Gongsun Gua.
"You've arrived, a little later than I expected," Gongsun Gua said slowly.
"May I ask what Mr. Gongsun means by taking these young ladies away?" Li Shang asked first.
"Of course, it's because I'm bored by myself, so I want to invite a few people to keep me company," Gongsun Gua said with a gloomy expression.
"You!" Li Shang drew his sword, wanting to kill the disgusting old man, but was stopped by Ji Mohan.
"Mr. Gongsun is joking. I wonder what Mr. Gongsun wants or wants to know?" Ji Mohan asked in a deep voice.
"Heh, as expected of the prince, he's clever, unlike this impolite brat." Gongsun Gua rolled his eyes at Li Shang.
Li Shang was absolutely furious. That damned old man was even trying to put others down; he was utterly disrespectful to his elders!
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