Gu Zeyin's frail body swayed in the cold wind, and she fell down like a fallen leaf. When she landed on the ground, a relieved smile remained on her face.
The turn of events was so sudden that everyone present was shocked, and no one dared to look at Gu Zeyin, who was lying on the ground.
The dagger fell to the ground, and the crisp sound temporarily brought Gu's father back to his senses.
Gu's father opened his mouth wide, as if he hadn't reacted yet. He walked slowly to Gu Zeyin's side, his body trembling, and every second seemed to be extremely long.
Gu Zeyin lay quietly on the ground, a deep bloodstain on her neck, blood gushing out and staining her clothes red.
Poignant and breathtaking.
"Zeyin!!!"
Gu's father finally broke down in tears, holding Gu Zeyin tightly, his inner pain and sorrow beyond description.
“Zeyin, I’m sorry, it’s all my fault. I’m willing to pay for their lives, as long as you’re alright. Why did you do such a foolish thing… Why is God doing this to me? The antidote I’ve been searching for all my life was right beside me, but even if I knew how to cure it, you would never come back… Why, why was I so wrong…”
Gu's father apologized repeatedly, but it was all too late. However, he finally repented, which may bring some comfort to Gu Zeyin's spirit in heaven.
Su Xiaoning felt as if something was blocking her lungs; she felt a tightness in her chest and even had a slight urge to cry.
Gu Zeyin was Gu's father's daughter, and in truth, she was the source of all evil, yet she knew nothing of it. Now, she has paid for her sins with her death, and perhaps that's not so bad after all...
No one spoke again; it seemed that only Gu's father's cries could be heard in the world.
It's unclear how long he cried, but Gu's father seemed numb. He picked up Gu Zeyin's body and staggered towards the Gu residence. As he passed Su Xiaoning, he slipped something into her hand.
Su Xiaoning didn't look at what was in her hand; she kept silently gazing at Gu's father's back.
Before long, the once joyous Gu Mansion was engulfed in flames, and its former glory was destroyed in an instant.
...
All the evil was swept away in that fire, and Gu's father and Gu Zeyin disappeared together in the flames, finally bringing the matter to an end.
It was at this moment that Su Xiaoning finally had time to look at the things that Gu's father had given her before.
It was an old book with the words "Poison Classic" written on it.
The Poison Manual? Is this the secret manual that Gu's father mentioned?
Su Xiaoning had a feeling this wasn't anything good, so she casually tossed it aside and prepared to leave. Bai Hua, who had curiously followed her, hurriedly grabbed the book, and after flipping through it for a while, a serious expression appeared on his face.
"So that's how it is..."
"What are you talking about?" Su Xiaoning turned around, looking puzzled, not knowing what Bai Hua meant.
Bai Hua sighed softly, then handed the Poison Manual to Su Xiaoning, and said solemnly, "The master of the Gu family is actually a descendant of the Poison King, my master's lifelong enemy. The Poison King's Poison Manual is a closely guarded secret. Now that you have obtained this, it is the will of heaven. With it and my medical book in hand, you will have mastered two unique skills. Keep it safe, this is a blessing that others cannot obtain."
"You don't want it?" Su Xiaoning blinked, but didn't reach out to take it.
Bai Hua pursed his lips and forcefully shoved the Poison Manual into Su Xiaoning's hands. "I've already said that my master and the Poison King are mortal enemies. How could I learn from my enemy? Stop nagging. Study it more when you have time later."
"Let's talk about that later. The people of Ye City haven't been cured yet."
Su Xiaoning accepted the Poison Scripture with an indifferent expression. She was not interested in any special skills; she only wanted to cure the people of this city.
...
Su Xiaoning stayed in Ye City for half a month, during which she tried to improve the antidote formula. She transformed ordinary roots and stems into something extraordinary, making a bowl of medicine look no different from a normal bowl of soup. Many people loved to drink it, and after recovering from their illnesses, they praised Su Xiaoning's culinary skills.
After most of the people in the city had recovered, Su Xiaoning and Su Qingcai discussed setting off back to the capital.
On the eve of their departure, as everyone was packing their things in the house, Su Qingcai suddenly remembered something and pulled Su Xiaoning aside to ask, "When Ding Yi married in my place, he said you came to steal the bride and said some strange things. What exactly did you say?"
Su Xiaoning had long forgotten about this incident, but Su Qingcai's mention of it immediately brought back the shameful memories in her mind.
Why did she impulsively confess her feelings back then? She definitely wouldn't repeat it now!
"What did I say? It's been so long, I've completely forgotten!"
Su Xiaoning was both embarrassed and annoyed, so she gritted her teeth and pretended to be stupid.
"Is that so?" Su Qingcai stared at Su Xiaoning with a playful expression, as if he had already seen through her little thoughts.
"So annoying! It's just a few words, why are you asking these questions now?" Su Xiaoning lowered her head to hide the blush on her face, pretended to be unhappy and said a few words, then fled from Su Qingcai's presence.
Watching Su Xiaoning's hurried figure, Su Qingcai seemed to be in a very pleasant mood.
In fact, he already knew what Su Xiaoning had said from Ding Yi. He was touched, amused, and a little angry that Su Xiaoning would only face her feelings under such circumstances.
But none of that matters. As long as the two people are of one mind, nothing else matters.
After all, there's plenty of time in the future.
Su Qingcai chuckled and continued packing her luggage, carefully preparing Su Xiaoning's belongings after she had run away.
the next day.
Just as Su Xiaoning and her group were about to leave Ye City and set off, the entire city's population gathered around them.
The first person who told Su Xiaoning he wasn't sick was now an ordinary citizen. He squeezed to the front, scratching his head sheepishly, and said, "I'm sorry, we're all very poor, so we can't bring you any local specialties. We can only come and give you this gift..."
"It's alright, I'm just glad you could come." Su Xiaoning smiled slightly, deeply touched.
During this time, she devoted herself to treating the plague victims in the city, and the people called her "the Immortal Healer," praising her merits every day, even overlooking the real "Drunken Immortal Healer," Bai Hua. Now that everyone has almost recovered, they even have the strength to see her off, which makes Su Xiaoning feel very at ease.
Helping oneself and others has always been her guiding principle.
"I hope there will be another chance, and that we will meet again!"
Su Xiaoning waved vigorously to the people in the city and followed Su Qingcai and the others out of the city gate.
Unbeknownst to them, not far from the city gate, a group of assassins sent by Su Qinghe were lying in ambush, quietly waiting for their target.
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