They vigorously promoted their savior doctrine, claiming that they had found a savior with supreme wisdom and compassion.
It can lead people out of suffering and into an eternal paradise.
This savior is said to possess ancient and mysterious powers.
The claim that it could cure all diseases and even reverse life and death drove countless believers to madness, causing them to abandon their old faiths and turn to the Red Lotus Sect.
Since the emperor fainted, banditry in various places has kept the court busy.
Friction between countries is increasing, and the trade fair has closed early.
Therefore, the Red Lotus Sect seized the opportunity to spread rapidly, and its influence spread like wildfire, becoming unstoppable.
The believers not only spread the gospel of the Savior in their daily lives, but also secretly organized a vast network to provide shelter and assistance to those people who were forgotten or unable to be helped by the authorities.
They set up temporary clinics and used the secret methods bestowed by the legendary savior to treat the sick. In an instant, countless lives regained hope in despair, and the prestige of the Red Lotus Cult soared even higher.
When Prince An received the news that the emperor had fallen into a coma, he was already in Ningyuan City, a thousand miles away.
The area is plagued by bandits, with officials and bandits colluding, causing immense suffering to the people.
He carried out sweeping reforms, starting with rectifying military discipline and severely punishing several generals who colluded with bandits.
In an instant, the air in Ningyuan City became clearer, and the people began to feel a little more at ease and hopeful.
Next, Prince An personally led his elite troops deep into the mountains and forests, engaging in fierce battles with the bandits who had been causing trouble for a long time.
Meanwhile, Meng Zhelan started free clinics in the area, devoting herself to treating the poor.
Prince An concealed Li Xi's disappearance. If she finds out, she will definitely rush back to the capital without hesitation.
Whether from a public or private perspective, it is not appropriate for her to leave at this time.
Meanwhile, Qin Xiaolin and Hongying followed the clues they had gathered and left the capital, arriving in Mu City.
Unfortunately, when they arrived here, all the clues seemed to have vanished without a trace.
It was as if the investigation had been abruptly severed by an invisible hand, bringing it to a standstill...
Qin Xiaolin was constantly on the move, not only personally searching for Xiao Xi's whereabouts, but also coordinating various forces to eliminate the Red Lotus Sect's strongholds scattered throughout the country.
Despite Elder Sun mobilizing all the resources of the Hidden Sect, he still failed to find Li Xi.
Chairman Wang and Shen Xu took a different approach.
Taking advantage of the Chamber of Commerce, they printed a large number of portraits of Li Xi. Leveraging the trade routes that allowed them to travel far and wide, they distributed the portraits extensively, offering a reward of one thousand taels of gold.
Meanwhile, in the palace, the retired emperor believed that Li Xi was not a traitor and only wished for her safe return to prove her innocence.
After being taken away, Li Xi eventually arrived in Sichuan.
She has been unconscious since she collapsed that day, as if her consciousness has been swallowed up by endless darkness.
In the mountains and forests of Sichuan, a gentle breeze, carrying a touch of dampness and coolness, lightly brushed against her pale cheeks.
Li Xi's eyelashes trembled slightly, as if she were sensing the gentle call from nature.
She slowly opened her eyes and found herself in an unfamiliar place.
She tried to sit up, but felt dizzy and weak in her limbs.
Looking around, I found myself lying in front of a simple but tidy bamboo house.
Not far away, a crystal-clear stream flows gently, making a pleasant sound.
Her heart was filled with doubt and unease. Memories flickered in her mind like fragments, but she could not piece together a complete picture.
"You're awake?" A gentle voice interrupted her thoughts, and she saw an old man dressed in a blue robe and carrying a medicine basket slowly walking over.
Li Xi looked confused: "Who are you? Me, who am I? Why am I here?"
She saw herself wearing a white silk dress with delicate embroidery and was somewhat puzzled, as she rarely dressed like this.
The old man's expression was unreadable. He sighed softly, "Miss, you've suffered. The sect leader must be very happy to see you awake. Have some porridge first. Wang Ma, bring some porridge over for Miss."
He avoided the topic, saying he was going to prepare the medicine and then left.
When Li Xi woke up, her mind was blank. It felt like she had slept for a long time, and her body ached terribly from lying down for so long.
She seemed to have had a very long dream, but she can't remember any of it now.
"Xiaoyue, you're awake?" The person who spoke ran in excitedly.
"Who are you?" Looking at the young man in front of her, she was filled with even more doubts.
His face was both familiar and unfamiliar, as if it had flashed in some distant memory, yet it was difficult to pinpoint the exact details.
"I am Situ Feng, Xiaoyue! How come you don't even remember me?" A hint of anxiety flashed in the eyes of the young man, Yun Che.
Li Xi: "Situ Feng? I... I don't remember." Should she remember?
Situ Feng: "We are all me, orphans picked up by my adoptive father. Have you forgotten the days we grew up together?"
After returning home last time, he overheard that he was actually an orphan his father had taken in...
"Godfather? Orphan? I don't remember..."
“It’s alright, the old man is a miracle doctor, you’ll remember him someday.” After saying this, he struggled internally.
For the sake of his grand plan, even though the child wasn't his biological child, the years of nurturing made him have no choice but to obey his father's orders.
"Okay," she replied casually.
Before long, Wang Ma brought out a bowl of cooled porridge.
For more than a month, Li Xi has been surviving on ginseng soup, and now her mouth feels very bland.
He finished the bowl of bland porridge in no time, and soon after, the old man brought in a bowl of dark medicine.
"Miss, the medicine may taste unpleasant, but it will greatly benefit your health. Please bear with it for a moment, finish this dose, and then we will gradually adjust your condition. We are sure we can help you regain your former radiance."
The old man's words were full of kindness and concern, and his eyes revealed a hint of worry that was not easily detected, yet he tried his best to maintain an encouraging smile.
"Okay, thank you, old man." Li Xi took the drink and downed it in one gulp.
Situ Feng stood by, but his heart was filled with torment.
He finally wanted to follow his heart and travel around.
Who knew that his father would call him back and make him guard Li Xi, turning her into a weapon of the Red Lotus Sect.
Thinking back to how she had genuinely considered him a friend, and now he had to deceive her while she suffered from amnesia, Situ Feng felt as if a heavy stone was pressing down on his heart.
But his father, no, his godfather's orders were not to be disobeyed; he said he would set him free after he finished this task.
"Big brother, may I call you that?" Li Xi, who had lost her memory, had a cold and distant air about her.
Upon hearing this, Situ Feng felt a mix of emotions.
He forced a smile and replied softly, "Of course, Xiaoyue. Whether you remember the past or not, you will always be the younger sister I respect."
His words carried a subtle bitterness, yet he tried his best to appear sincere.
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