Lan Jianhe shook his head and said, "I am a witch doctor of the Jiuli tribe. My expertise is actually in Gu magic. I would never be wrong. As for why this young friend has not been in any danger for three years, I am also very puzzled."
"I think I know the reason."
Hearing this, Ji Minxiu took a deep breath and said, "I thought it was just a common bezoar. Every time a stone appears, I dissolve it immediately. Maybe that's related."
"I see, then that makes sense!"
After listening, Lan Jianhe suddenly realized, "The Stone Gu is made by soaking pebbles in Gu liquid. After the pebbles enter the stomach, they will gradually absorb various substances and food residues, and then gradually grow stronger. You have accidentally weakened the power of the Stone Gu."
"Looks like I'm lucky." Ji Minxiu said with some relief.
Fortunately, modern medicine is advanced, and he obediently went for follow-up appointments on time; otherwise, he probably would have died long ago.
"Luck is also a form of ability, but..."
Lan Jianhe paused, stroked his short beard, and said, "If I'm not mistaken, young friend, you should also have noticed that this situation is becoming increasingly out of control, right?"
"What do you mean?" Yun Zhourong immediately tensed up upon hearing this.
Ji Minxiu nodded, "That's right. At first, as long as the stone was removed, it wouldn't recur for a whole year. But recently, it seems that the stone will reappear every month."
"Then that's it. Although you've been suppressing the Stone Gu, it's gradually becoming stronger after three years of nurturing."
Lan Jianhe slowly explained, "The Gu worm is quite intelligent. At first, it hid to lower your guard and avoid being discovered and killed. Now that it has become powerful, it has started to turn on you. If you cannot get rid of it, you will not live for more than three months."
"How could this be? Mr. Lan, since you understand Gu magic, you must also know how to cure it, right?"
Upon hearing this, Yun Zhourong immediately knelt down before Lan Jianhe, pleading, "Mr. Lan, I beg you to save him!"
"What are you doing? Get up now."
Ji Minxiu was surprised that Yun Zhourong would kneel down and beg for help. He quickly helped her up, but his heart was filled with unease.
Never before... never before has anyone cared about him so much.
Lan Jianhe quickly added, "Miss Yun, this stone Gu is not difficult to cure. You don't need to make such a big gesture. Besides, you are my savior. Since you have already asked, saving this young friend is naturally no problem."
"That's wonderful, Mr. Lan, thank you!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Zhou was overjoyed and grabbed Ji Minxiu's hand, "Did you hear that? You'll be alright."
That genuine expression touched Ji Minxiu, who said gently, "Yes, I heard you."
"However, I have a condition." At this moment, Lan Jianhe spoke again.
"This..." Yun Zhourong's smile froze instantly, and she became somewhat worried.
Ji Minxiu, on the other hand, remained calm and nodded, saying, "Mr. Lan, please just say the word. As long as it's within my power, I will definitely agree."
"No, you can't make the decision on this matter; it depends on this little girl," Lan Jianhe said with a smile, looking at Yun Zhourong.
Upon seeing this, Ji Minxiu's expression immediately darkened. He shielded Yun Zhourong behind him and frowned, saying, "One should bear the consequences of one's own actions. Since I owe you a favor, why should someone else repay it for me?"
"Young Master Xue... Young Master Ji, please don't be nervous. Let's hear what Mr. Lan has to say."
Yun Zhourong, however, grabbed Ji Minxiu's arm and stepped forward, saying, "Mr. Lan, you said you'd do anything to save my friend!"
"Ruan Ruan, you..."
"Ahem, ahem, you two don't need to be so alarmed. I am not some villainous person and will not make any excessive demands."
Lan Jianhe, who was standing nearby, couldn't stand it any longer and said, "I only value Miss Yun's talent in medicine and hope that she can become my apprentice."
"ah!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Zhourong was completely stunned.
What kind of requirement is that?
This is absolutely fantastic news!
The witch doctors of the Jiuli tribe are said to possess unparalleled medical skills, making them sought-after by doctors all over the world.
However, they only pass it on to their own clansmen, and outsiders have no way to learn it.
This is a rare opportunity that most people would beg for, and now the other party has offered it willingly. This isn't just a condition; it's practically a gift!
"Miss Yun, don't worry, I won't force you if you don't want to..."
"Yes, of course I'm willing!"
Seeing her in a daze, Lan Jianhe thought she was unwilling and felt a little disappointed. Just as he was thinking of giving her a way out, he saw Yun Zhourong kneel down very neatly.
He immediately kowtowed three times, saying, "Disciple Yun Zhourong greets Master."
"Hahaha, good, good, my good disciple, get up quickly!" Upon seeing this, Lan Jianhe finally burst into laughter.
He had been observing Yun Zhourong's behavior all this time.
She is a kind-hearted girl with a photographic memory and an interest in medicine, making her an excellent candidate for studying medicine.
It was hard for him not to be tempted.
If he were still in the Jiuli tribe, he would definitely have missed the opportunity with regret, but now he has no such worries.
He would definitely regret it if he didn't take on such a good apprentice.
"Young friend, the method to cure the poison is very simple. Boil the bark of the northern bark of oak in water until three bowls of water are reduced to one bowl. Drink it all in one gulp on an empty stomach, and you will naturally vomit out the stone poison in no time."
As Lan Jianhe spoke, he handed the medicinal herbs in his hand to Ji Minxiu, "After you vomit it up, remember to bring me the Stone Gu. I still need it."
"Okay, I've got it. Thank you." Ji Minxiu said sincerely.
If it were in the past, if someone told him he was poisoned by a curse, he would have taken it as a joke and never believed it.
But now that time travel has already happened, nothing is truly impossible.
"Lord Snow Demon, remember to let me know you're safe." Yun Zhourong said worriedly as she saw Ji Minxiu off.
"Ruanruan, you can just call me by my name from now on."
At this moment, Ji Minxiu suddenly said, "Calling me 'Lord Snow Demon' is convenient, but it might easily reveal my identity."
"Ah...then...then I'll call you Young Master Ji."
Names are something only close friends call each other by, and Yun Zhourong really couldn't bring herself to say it, feeling it would be disrespectful to Ji Minxiu.
"Okay, that works, as long as you're comfortable." Ji Minxiu didn't insist and nodded before returning to the villa.
The first thing I did was go downstairs to brew the medicine.
He also knew a little about Gu poison, which was made from poisonous insects.
The thought of having worms in his stomach made him feel very uncomfortable.
Looking at the boiling medicinal soup in the pot, Ji Minxiu frowned, his peach blossom eyes filled with sharp coldness.
He was poisoned by a curse three years ago, when he had just taken over his first company, which was a crucial test of whether he could be accepted by his family.
And it took him exactly three years to make that company successful!
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