"When Yin and Yang meet, the moonlight is at its peak?" Qin Xiaolin repeated these words. "That is the night of the fifteenth, when the moon is full. We need to prepare in advance to ensure that nothing goes wrong."
Huang Banxian nodded and took out a yellowed old booklet from his sleeve.
He gently turned the page and pointed to a page with illustrations and text, saying, "This is the 'Secret Technique of Guiding Gu,' which requires a special medicine and formation to guide the Gu worms to leave the body on their own."
The medicinal ingredient requires the first dew of the mountain morning, mixed with the essence of century-old Ganoderma lucidum and Tian Shan snow lotus, and then refined for seven days using my exclusive secret method. As for the formation, it must be set up in a place where the moonlight can directly shine, based on the Bagua (Eight Trigrams), supplemented by the power of the stars, to guide the convergence of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, providing a channel for the Gu worm to emerge from the body.
These are not problems at all. As the owner of Yinxian Manor, these are naturally within my grasp.
He quietly went outside, where Chu Liang, who had been waiting on the rooftop for a long time, yawned. Seeing him emerge, he immediately perked up and asked softly, "Master, is there anything you need?"
Qin Xiaolin handed him a piece of paper, "Find it for me within five days."
Chu Liang stared wide-eyed in shock at what was written on the paper. "No, where are you telling me to find the Heavenly Snow Lotus?"
He was utterly speechless.
"The Emperor of Beiji has it," Qin Xiaolin simply said.
Chu Liang had no choice but to accept his fate and left under cover of night.
He quickly disappeared into the night, though he was extremely unwilling, he knew the urgency and importance of the mission.
The emperor of Beiji was a man of supreme status, the Son of Heaven.
Trying to obtain the Tianshan Snow Lotus from him would be tantamount to snatching food from a tiger's mouth. However, for the sake of the manor lord's plan, it is not impossible.
Meanwhile, Qin Xiaolin returned to his study and continued to discuss the details with Huang Banxian and Meng Zhelan.
The candlelight flickered, casting long shadows of the three people on the wall, making them appear exceptionally focused and mysterious.
"Elder Huang, are there any intricacies to this formation setup? Do we need the assistance of several experts?" Qin Xiaolin asked, his brows furrowed, clearly filled with worry about the upcoming challenge.
After a moment of contemplation, Huang Banxian slowly said, "The arrangement of the formation is extremely crucial and requires someone who is proficient in the Eight Trigrams and astrology to be competent. Although I can set up the formation, if I want to guide the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to its maximum, I still need four guardians with profound inner strength and pure hearts to guard the four directions of east, south, west and north respectively, to ensure that the spiritual energy of the moon flows without obstruction."
Upon hearing this, Qin Xiaolin had already made up his mind. He pondered for a moment and said, "I have my own arrangements for this matter, so you can rest assured. In addition, you need to personally supervise the refining of the medicinal ingredient, and there must be no mistakes."
Huang Banxian nodded in agreement, his eyes revealing a hint of seriousness.
He knew that every step from now on was crucial and could not be taken lightly.
He slowly turned to Meng Zhelan: "Doctor Meng, these Thirteen Strange Needles have been the essence of medical skills and esoteric arts since ancient times. They can not only accurately stimulate acupoints, but also guide qi and blood and protect the heart meridian."
The Gu worms have been entrenched in Miss Li's body for a long time. When they break free, it will inevitably cause a turmoil in her blood and qi, and may even endanger her life. Only your Thirteen Devious Needles can stabilize her foundation at this critical moment and preserve that sliver of hope.
Upon hearing this, Meng Zhelan's expression became more solemn than ever before. She hurriedly replied, "Master Huang, my daughter will do her utmost."
Xi'er is her family, and she will definitely succeed this time.
The current challenge is how to accomplish this without involving other members of the Red Lotus Cult?
We need to find a perfect opportunity, one that, if successful, allows us to return here...
Qin Xiaolin and Huang Banxian left.
Meng Zhelan looked at Li Xi, who was fast asleep in front of her, took her hand, and found that her pulse was steady.
I felt a little more at ease after mentioning it.
Over the past three years, she knew exactly where Xiaoxi had been injured. Even though she applied scar-removing cream to her regularly, many scars remained.
Especially the knife wound on my back, for some reason, the scar removal cream is completely ineffective, and it's only gotten brighter and redder.
She could only lament that Xi'er's fate was so unfortunate, as if even the heavens were unwilling to show her any mercy.
Heaven bestowed upon her extraordinary talents, but she was exploited and suffered greatly.
Meng Zhelan gently stroked Li Xi's forehead, her eyes filled with tenderness and determination.
She also knew that everything in this world has a cause and effect.
What Xi'er is enduring now may be the very trials that will allow her to soar through the skies in the future.
“Xi’er, do you still remember what you told me about your world? You said there was no one you cared about there anymore. But here, you’ve made many friends.”
Meng Zhelan was completely unaware that tears had silently streamed down her face, dripping onto the back of Li Xi's hand.
"You once said that in that world, you were lonely yet strong, like a wildflower swaying in the wind and rain but never bowing your head. But here, I see a different you, with a warm smile and eyes that sparkle with love and hope for life."
You taught me that even when fate is cruel, I should still bravely shine.
Meng Zhelan's voice was soft yet firm.
She gently placed Li Xi's hand on her cheek.
"Xi'er, do you know that your existence has quietly changed the fate of many people? Ling'er was a pushover back then, but now she is a capable restaurant owner."
Sweetie is now taller and stronger than you. You once said that in your time, strong women were not afraid of being bullied.
Sister Lianyi will no longer be looked down upon; now even powerful and wealthy people are begging her to join the Chamber of Commerce.
And then there's my father, he's your godfather. Without you, I might never have seen him again.
You also saved Prince An. If you hadn't seen him, he might have died from the poison by the roadside long ago.
And your maternal grandparents, and Brother Qin. Have you forgotten them all?
As if hearing her rambling, Li Xi murmured, "Lan'er, I'm here."
Meng Zhelan was overjoyed, but seeing the person sleeping, she woke up again.
In her dream, Li Xi did indeed have some pleasant dreams; she dreamt of the days when she first met Meng Zhelan.
To earn money for their journey, the two gathered herbs and went hunting in the mountains.
Day after day, I shuttle between the first light of dawn and the fall of dusk.
Life in the mountains may be tough, but it is also full of a unique tranquility and freedom.
Li Xi, who had just been reborn and transmigrated back to this era, was not used to life here at first.
But gradually, she got used to life here. She met many people and experienced many things here.
She no longer lamented the injustices of her past life, but instead tried to adapt to this era.
But whenever she dreams of these past events, the Gu worms within her body will bewitch her mind, pulling her back into the fabricated dream world.
When she opened her eyes again, the morning light had already fallen on her through the gap in the curtains.
At this moment, Meng Zhelan pushed open the door and came in. "Your Majesty, are you up? The Venerable One wants you to go to his courtyard."
"Okay," Li Xi replied with just one word.
She had another night of dreams, and now she was somewhat distracted.
But knowing that his elder brother must have something to do, he immediately got up and dressed.
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