"We can investigate how this Gu came about later. The most urgent thing is to see if there's any way to solve the problem," Luo Qi'an urged.
The old doctor nodded, stood up, unbuttoned Xiao Yanyue's clothes, and looked at his chest.
Shen Xingmian had observed that area before but hadn't noticed anything amiss. Now, upon closer inspection, she discovered a small, pale red dot on the skin around her chest.
It's very small; you might even mistake it for a small mole if you don't look closely.
"It's right here. This red dot reflects the state of the Gu worm. It used to roam freely in the meridians, so it was completely invisible from the outside of the body."
When it reaches the heart, it will leave a faint trace on the outside. This trace will become increasingly vivid as the Gu worm grows.
If it cannot be cured, the patient will suffer excruciating pain for forty-nine days…
"How vicious! How could anyone do such a cruel thing to such a young child!" Shen Zhiheng exclaimed in anguish.
"Then how exactly should it be treated?" Shen Xingmian was getting a little anxious. "Just tell me the treatment method!"
"Don't rush, I'm thinking. I saw a prescription in an ancient book, but it's been so long that I can't remember it clearly. Let me think about it."
hiss--
Ancient prescriptions were so long, and each ingredient had to be measured precisely to the gram. Many people might still make a mistake even when following a prescription, let alone searching through distant memories.
Suddenly it seems a bit unreliable.
Shen Xingmian couldn't help but start thinking about what she could do. Her special ability must have been eaten by that little bug.
It can even devour things like superpowers that are intangible and intangible, which shows that it is indeed not to be underestimated.
"Sir, what do you think would be a good idea to cut open the skin around his heart and use something to lure out the Gu worm?"
The old doctor thought for a while before nodding: "It is feasible, but in all my years of medical practice, I have never heard of the Heart-Eating Gu being attracted to anything outside the host's flesh and blood."
Even if you drain a basin of blood from the host, it's still not as fresh as blood from inside, so it won't attract anything.
Shen Xingmian nodded in understanding, which put her at ease.
By the time the old doctor remembered the complicated prescription and went to find all those rare medicinal herbs, Xiao Yanyue's life would probably be over.
Although her method was risky, the chances of success were also very high.
Others struggle to succeed because they lack something highly alluring to the Gu worms, but she happens to have it, and quite a lot of it.
Whether it's healing-type superpowers or high-level superpowered water, it should be very tempting for creatures like Gu worms.
Since that's the case...
"Father, Dao Dao's condition is relatively stable right now. Why don't you take the old man to rest first? There's still time. Think it over slowly. Leave things here to me and Mother."
Upon hearing this, Luo Qi'an knew that his daughter had her own solution. Ignoring the surprise of the old doctor and Jiang Yu, he directly asked the two of them to leave.
Although Jiang Yu didn't get along with Luo Qi'an, he knew that the man was always reliable, so despite his confusion, he obediently went out.
With only her maternal grandfather and mother left in the room, Shen Xingmian then revealed her plans.
Shen Yunting immediately nodded and said, "I think that's feasible. We should also boil some hot water and wash Yanyue first. It would be better to treat her after she's clean and refreshed."
Shen Xingmian nodded: "I need to recover a bit, so let him sleep after he's washed. We can do it again tomorrow morning when it's light."
“Yes, it’s better to make the cut when there’s enough light.” Shen Zhiheng nodded in agreement.
Shen Yunting went to help carry the bath tub over, and Shen Zhiheng was responsible for washing Xiao Yanyue. After washing and drying her, he changed her into clean clothes and then carried her back to bed.
Xiao Yanyue did not wake up throughout the entire process.
If his body hadn't still been warm and his breathing, though slow, hadn't been relatively even, people would probably have suspected he was gone.
Shen Xingmian quickly finished washing up and came back to find Xiao Yanyue's face flushed from the hot water. She had gained a little weight in the past few days, and her cheeks looked very soft to the touch.
"Grandpa, Mom, you should go and rest too. I'll sleep here tonight so that if anything happens, we can get medical help in time."
Shen Yunting looked around. There was only one bed in the room, big enough for two children to sleep, but...
There is a difference between men and women. Although they are children, they are not too young anymore. It's not a good idea.
"How about we move another bed over here so Mother can sleep here too?" Shen Yunting could only try to find a way to resolve this awkward situation that only she cared about.
"Sure, bring one more. Grandpa can have one too. There's room for it anyway."
Shen Xingmian didn't care about any of this. She had even slept on the ground during her exile, and was surrounded by other prisoners. She had long since stopped caring about these things.
Upon hearing this, Shen Zhiheng immediately took his daughter to move a bed so that he could go back and sleep by himself; he was truly worried about him.
So, of the family, only Luo Qi'an was left behind.
In the middle of the night, Xiao Yanyue finally woke up. The soft moonlight shone through the window, allowing him to see the situation in the room.
Two more beds were placed next to him. Next to him was Shen Xingmian, who was fast asleep. Her sleeping face was peaceful and serene, giving people a sense of tranquility and peace.
Xiao Yanyue had slept for a long time and was not sleepy at all. So she lay on her side, quietly looking in Shen Xingmian's direction, recalling what had happened after she met this person.
It seems that ever since I met her, I have been constantly helped by her and have received many favors from her.
He was like a burden to the Shen family, not only useless but also often causing them trouble. If it weren't for his status as the eldest grandson of the emperor, he really didn't know why he was so persistent in helping them.
He hated this feeling of helplessness.
Just like when I watched my father and mother being killed, I was weak and powerless...
He couldn't wait to learn martial arts from the old general. Regardless of anything else, he had to improve his physical fitness. He couldn't bear to live a single day as a burden.
I desperately want to grow up, to be able to lift her up easily one day, just like she can lift me up so easily.
I don't know how long it will be before that day comes.
well.
He gently touched his chest, recalling the moment before he fainted, knowing that she had saved him again. He felt a little sweetness in his heart, but also deep regret.
If only they had met him earlier, before his family was destroyed and he still had a good reputation and praise.
Or even later, when he grows up and becomes capable enough to be someone she can trust and rely on, how wonderful that would be.
But it just so happens that they met at the time when he was most powerless.
This is probably what they mean by "life is unpredictable".
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