Shennong Herbs Valley is located behind this cliff.
The most prestigious medicinal herb cultivation valley in the Western Qin Kingdom is home to rare and exotic herbs.
Fortunately, the original owner had this information in her fragmented memories: her chip system upgrade had not yet been restored, and most functions were still being upgraded.
The original owner had heard from her father that the valley master was extremely difficult to talk to and that the valley had a unique poisonous barrier that made it very difficult for ordinary people to enter. Therefore, in order to avoid unnecessary trouble, Yi Shangyun chose to travel at night.
After about half an hour, she reached the foot of the valley. The mountain was quite high, probably over a thousand meters tall. Such a tall mountain range must have many good things growing there. Yi Shangyun thought to herself, secretly delighted.
A river surrounds the foot of the mountain, acting as a natural protective barrier for the valley.
The river water flows down from the waterfall at the top of the mountain, and among the rocky cliffs lies the Buddha's hand-shaped medicinal ingredient she needs to treat her tumor—the Nine Deaths Resurrection Grass.
The resurrection plant prefers to grow in sunny rock crevices because the soil there is barren and has extremely poor water retention.
Yi Shangyun stood at the foot of the mountain and observed for a while before locking onto an area. He then threw out the rope he had brought with him, secured it, and carefully climbed up step by step.
"As expected, you're here. Today, I'll take you in." Yi Shangyun closed her beautiful phoenix eyes and concentrated all her thoughts. Instantly, the golden jade bracelet flashed with a seven-colored light, clearly indicating that she was very satisfied with these precious herbs.
Soon, the Nine Deaths Resurrection Grass was successfully stored in the chip system, and sure enough, the function of the medicine storage branch system had been restored.
Then Yi Shangyun slowly climbed down the rock. The night wind was blowing and the valley was still a bit chilly. Yi Shangyun couldn't help but shiver. Along the way, he also put several other rare herbs into his medicine storage system.
Soon, Yi Shangyun safely reached the ground. She deftly put away the rope, gently rubbed her palms together, and smiled with satisfaction. Then she turned back to the way she came, preparing to return.
Little did she know that at that moment, a figure in a wide black robe was watching her from the moment she appeared until she left, observing everything clearly with unfathomable eyes.
However, he did not step in to stop her. He certainly did not lack these herbs. What he was more curious about was who this girl was, that she could break into his Shennong Herb Valley's unique poison barrier and remain unharmed.
Indeed, he was very interested in her and immediately ordered the woman in green beside him to investigate. After the woman in green accepted the order, the two left together.
thump......
Yi Shangyun hadn't gone far when she heard a sound like something had fallen from the direction of the nearby jungle. As if instinctively, she cautiously stepped closer to investigate.
Just as they reached the foot of a large tree, a masked figure dressed in black darted out from behind them. He quickly grabbed Yi Shangyun's left shoulder with his left hand and gently pulled her backward, causing her body to lean slightly to the left and back.
Immediately, the man's right hand, holding the sword, circled around the right side of her clothes and landed on her neck. She felt the man's body swaying.
“You’re injured. Your breathing is heavy, and you’re swaying. You must be seriously injured.” Seeing that he didn’t speak, Yi Shangyun looked up at the sky and continued.
"It's a dark and windy night in the middle of nowhere. If you want to survive, this young lady can help you."
"How can I believe you?" the man asked with difficulty. He was indeed badly injured, and soon his breathing became heavy, unsteady, and rapid.
"If you don't believe me, I have other important matters to attend to. I won't tell anyone that someone here is injured. I'll take my leave then," Yi Shangyun said tentatively.
Only then did the man slowly release his grip. Yi Shangyun turned around and looked back. Although the face was veiled, one could still see the innate noble and unapproachable aura emanating from the person behind her.
Thick eyebrows, deep black eyes that exude an unusually cold gaze that makes people keep their distance, and a face with exquisite features that looks like it has been meticulously sculpted by nature.
At this moment, the masked man was covering his chest wound with one hand, while his other hand hung down with difficulty, holding a sharp sword. He still stubbornly maintained his standing posture, teetering on the verge of collapse.
"Sit down and take off your clothes," Yi Shangyun said to the stubborn man.
"What are you going to do?" the man asked suspiciously.
"Of course I'm here to heal your wounds. What else would I do? I'm a woman, what are you, a grown man, afraid I'll do to you?" Yi Shangyun raised an eyebrow and retorted with a hint of disdain.
The man eventually complied and took off his clothes.
Yi Shangyun then noticed that his physique was indeed very much in line with his features and temperament. However, this man, who looked to be of noble status, was covered in new and old wounds all over his body.
Yi Shangyun looked up at the man with a puzzled expression, only to meet his cold gaze. Their eyes met, and in an instant, she looked away.
Although this place is not within the jurisdiction of Baicao Valley, it is not far away, so it is not difficult to find common herbs in the surrounding area. Just as the man sat down to take off his clothes, Yi Shangyun had already picked up the herbs and was crushing them to prepare for applying the medicine.
When she touched the man's warm body, Yi Shangyun couldn't help but feel a strange sensation. She turned her head slightly to the side and quickly applied the medicine with her peripheral vision.
Then she took out a white silk handkerchief from her sleeve and gently covered the herbs with it. She tore off some of her own ribbons and tied the herbs and the handkerchief together, her movements skillful and meticulous.
After treating the wound and helping the man get dressed, Yi Shangyun got up and went to the river to wash off the remaining herbs and bloodstains from her hands.
She returned and instructed the man, "Don't get the wound wet. Rest for a while. The wound needs time to heal after it's been bandaged. Don't move around too much, or it might reopen. Once you regain your strength, you should be able to go home on your own with your internal energy. I'll be going now. Goodbye... no... it's better if we never see someone as dangerous as you again. Take care!"
Yi Shangyun knelt on one knee, patted the man's shoulder as she spoke, stood up, glanced at the sky, and then quickly left with light steps.
The man was already completely exhausted; his vision had blurred from sheer physical exertion. Leaning against the tree root, he had no strength left to respond. He only saw the figure of a slender woman gradually receding into the distance before he finally closed his eyes...
"Your Highness, Your Highness..."
He didn't know how much time had passed before he slowly woke up. Six men dressed in black stood protecting him, and a man with half-tied black hair knelt in front of him. Seeing that his master was awake, the man said, "Your Highness, I am late. Please punish me." The injured man raised his right hand, signaling for the others to leave immediately.
When Yi Shangyun returned to the manor, it was already past midnight. She was puzzled that the main hall was still brightly lit so late.
She looked around, then quietly slipped back to the back gate. She easily opened the latch, went inside, and quietly put the latch back on. Only then did she tiptoe along the corridor, intending to enter Mingyue Pavilion.
Suddenly, the door leading to the front yard opened...
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