There is a gentle breeze in the valley, and the fragrance of all kinds of rare and exotic herbs fills the air. Just taking a deep breath can make people feel relaxed and happy.
As the sun sets, the afterglow of the sunset seems to cover the whole world with a pale yellow halo.
Shangguan Wanning was enjoying the beautiful scenery when suddenly Sun Jinyao pushed her hard.
She was caught off guard and fell to the ground. There was a loud noise nearby and mud splashed, hitting her body and face.
Shangguan Wanning took out a handkerchief in frustration and wiped it. Just as she was about to get angry, a pair of legs appeared in her sight.
She slowly raised her head and saw a dry and hideous face.
For a moment, Shangguan Wan Ning felt a palpitation, and all the emotions just now were forgotten.
"Who are you? Do you know that anyone who trespasses into Medicine King Valley must die!"
The hoarse and cold voice brought Shangguan Wan Ning back to her senses.
She endured the pain and climbed up, clasping her fists and bowing. "Divine Doctor Lu, I am Shangguan Wanning, and I have no intention of offending your majesty. It's just that my mother is seriously ill, so..."
"You are about to die, why do you care whether your mother is alive or dead?" Lu Xiangzi raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and stretched out his hand to pinch Shangguan Wanning's neck.
Sun Jinyao's body shook and he hit Lu Xiangzi's pulse point with his palm.
Lu Xiangzi's expression suddenly changed and he started cursing angrily.
"You heartless little thing, I saved your life out of kindness and took you in to do odd jobs here, but you not only broke my rules by bringing people in, but now you are helping outsiders to beat me up?"
Shangguan Wanning was surprised by Lu Xiangzi's words.
"She is a filial daughter to her mother. How can her filial piety have anything to do with you? Why do you want to kill her right away? What? Are you jealous that others have well-behaved children, while you are a lonely old man?"
Sun Jinyao's words seemed to have touched Lu Xiangzi's pain. He glared at Sun Jinyao fiercely and snorted coldly: "Okay, then I don't care."
After saying that, he flashed away using his light Kung Fu.
"Hey, Dr. Lu..."
Shangguan Wanning chased for a few steps, then slipped and fell to the ground.
"Miss, are you okay?" Lu Tong hurried over to support her.
Shangguan Wanning was anxious and angry. She turned around and glared at Sun Jinyao angrily.
"Why did you say that? Now it's good. He's pissed off and left."
"If I don't piss him off, he'll kill you."
Shangguan Wanning thought about it and it seemed to be the case. She was so angry that she didn't know how to vent it and could only stamp her feet in anger.
"You've already seen the person, it's time to give up now." Sun Jinyao crossed his arms over his chest, "Go back."
"I won't leave unless I ask Dr. Lu to treat my mother."
"Then what do you want to do?" Sun Jinyao shook his head slightly. "Beg him? Do you know how many people come to him for help every year? And how many people will he help? I tell you, none."
"I don't believe he hasn't saved anyone, otherwise, where would he get his title as a miracle doctor? There must be a way." Shangguan Wanning took a deep breath, and her determination became stronger. "Mr. Sun, you know more about him than I do, please tell me."
Sun Jinyao hesitated slightly, but still shook his head.
Shangguan Wanning insisted on not leaving, and Sun Jinyao had no choice but to arrange for the master and servant to live in a small bamboo house in Yaowang Valley.
For several days, Shangguan Wanning tried every way to please Lu Xiangzi, but Lu Xiangzi ignored her.
At dusk, Shangguan Wanning went into the kitchen and cooked a few side dishes for Lu Xiangzi. When she reached the door, Sun Jinyao suddenly appeared, took out a plate of crystal osmanthus cake and placed it on the tray.
"The old monster likes it."
After saying that, he turned and walked away.
Shangguan Wanning knocked on the door and went in half-doubtfully. Lu Xiangzi glanced at her sideways but ignored her until Shangguan Wanning brought over the crystal osmanthus cake.
He was suddenly stunned, grabbed a piece and held it in his hand, then smiled faintly.
"It seems... that boy is really a traitor." Lu Xiangzi stuffed the crystal cake into his mouth. "Girl, if you want me to treat your mother, it's not impossible, but you have to show me your sincerity."
Shangguan Wanning was overjoyed to see Lu Xiangzi relax.
"As long as Dr. Lu is willing to treat my mother, no matter what you want, as long as my Prime Minister's Mansion can afford it, I will definitely give it to you."
Lu Xiangzi waved his hand and said, "The money of ordinary people is of no use to me. Come with me."
Lu Xiangzi stood up and walked out. Shangguan Wanning hurriedly followed him out, but was stopped by Sun Jinyao at the door.
"What?" Lu Xiangzi frowned in dissatisfaction.
"You can't go." Sun Jinyao said firmly.
Lu Xiangzi snorted and poked his finger towards Sun Jinyao's chest. Sun Jinyao wanted to dodge, but his movements were not as fast as Lu Xiangzi, and his body was instantly unable to move.
"You little brat, do you think I can't cure you?" Lu Xiangzi turned to Shangguan Wanning and said, "Follow me."
Shangguan Wanning was a little confused, but she knew that Sun Jinyao would not be in danger, so she hurriedly followed Lu Xiangzi's footsteps.
The two men came to the foot of the mountain one after the other. Lu Xiangzi pointed to a cave and said, "In this cave, there are ten medical books written by me. Any one of them is worth a fortune. If you can go in and take out the medical books, I will treat your mother's illness."
"Is it that... simple?" Shangguan Wanning was skeptical.
"Of course not." Lu Xiangzi stroked his beard, "The cave is very big, full of traps and mechanisms, and all kinds of poisonous insects and snakes. Over the years, many people have come to me for treatment, but few dare to break in. I remember..."
Lu Xiangzi paused and counted on his fingers. "There were a total of forty-eight people who dared to go in, and those who came out..."
Lu Xiangzi's eyes darkened, and he came closer to Shangguan Wanning and said in a low voice, "It's Ling."
Shangguan Wanning didn't know whether what Lu Xiangzi said was true or false, but this was her only chance.
She couldn't waste time here forever. She had time, but her mother couldn't wait.
"Okay, I'll go." Shangguan Wanning took a deep breath and said firmly.
She was about to go in when she was stopped by Lu Xiangzi.
"You should think about it carefully. If you really go in, you probably won't be able to get out. You'd better write a suicide note first."
Lu Xiangzi looked at Shangguan Wanning with a smile, then walked away with his hands behind his back.
Shangguan Wanning calmed down, and images of many relatives flashed through her mind.
And also...Mu Jingrui.
She returned to her room in a sad and dazed mood, and wrote a few letters after Lutong fell asleep.
As the sky brightened, Shangguan Wanning came to the cave entrance again.
She looked behind her and walked in without hesitation.
It was too late for Sun Jinyao to stop him, so he rushed into Lu Xiangzi's room. "Give me the diagram of the cave."
Lu Xiangzi lazily changed his sleeping position. "No."
"You..." Sun Jinyao was about to search for it himself when Lu Xiangzi suddenly jumped up from the bed.
"Oh no, someone broke into the valley."
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