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Throughout the journey, Zhan Zhao remained almost entirely unconscious, with his waking hours dwindling each day. Although Bai Yutang was deeply worried, he never showed it outwardly, taking meticulous care of Zhan Zhao during his conscious moments. At each new location, Bai Yutang would take Zhan Zhao to a medical clinic, hoping to find someone who could cure his poisoning, but each visit ended in disappointment.
That day, after the two entered the city, Bai Yutang still had the driver take the carriage to the entrance of the clinic. Bai Yutang helped the rarely lucid Zhan Zhao to the doctor in front of the clinic, and patiently waited for the doctor to finish examining Zhan Zhao. After that, Bai Yutang hurriedly asked, "Doctor, how is he?"
The doctor glanced at Zhan Zhao's pale, bloodless face and gently shook his head: "I am powerless to help this young man with his poison."
Faced with yet another disappointment, Bai Yutang grabbed the doctor's collar: "Then who can cure this?"
"Young man, there is no cure for this kind of poison in the world." The doctor stammered out the truth, hoping to break free from Bai Yutang's grip. However, Bai Yutang's strength was not something a middle-aged man with no strength to even kill a chicken could break free from.
"What did you say?" Although Bai Yutang understood in his heart, he still found it hard to accept that someone had told him the truth about Zhan Zhao. As a result, he increased the strength of his hands, almost lifting the doctor off the ground.
Seeing the doctor struggling, Zhan Zhao hurriedly and weakly called out, "Yu Tang, this kind of poison cannot be cured by an ordinary doctor."
Upon hearing Zhan Zhao call him, Bai Yutang quickly released his grip and stepped forward to help Zhan Zhao up. The anxiety and sorrow he had been hiding for days were now evident on his face. Looking at the expression on Bai Yutang's face, Zhan Zhao was momentarily lost in thought, then said softly, "Don't worry, let's go back quickly. Mr. Gongsun will have a solution."
Bai Yutang originally wanted to take Zhan Zhao back to Xiankong Island so that his sister-in-law could treat him, but he also knew that Zhan Zhao would definitely refuse before seeing Bao Zheng. So he didn't say much, helped Zhan Zhao into the carriage, and told the driver to hurry on the way, hoping to return to Kaifeng Prefecture as soon as possible.
On the other hand, after Feng Yezi's birthday, Jiang Yuan had left Luoying Manor three days prior because he still had matters to attend to at Baicaoxuan. Xuanyuan Tianyi, however, planned to stay at Luoying Manor for a few more days. After breakfast, Xuanyuan Tianyi grabbed Feng Yezi and played chess under the cherry tree. After winning three games in a row, Xuanyuan Tianyi became somewhat careless. Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through his chest. He quickly pressed his hand tightly to his chest, and large beads of sweat fell onto the chessboard before he could even react.
Feng Yezi looked up and noticed that Xuan Yuantianyi's face was pale. She quickly asked with concern, "Tianyi, what's wrong?"
"Zhan Zhao is in trouble." Xuan Yuan Tianyi's voice wasn't loud, but his tone was certain.
As if suddenly realizing something, Feng Yezi frowned and asked, "You transferred your spiritual power to Zhan Zhao?"
Xuanyuan Tianyi nodded slightly: "I have to go back to Kaifeng." After saying that, he beckoned Leng Moyan to walk outside before Feng Yezi could speak.
Feng Yezi watched Xuan Yuan Tianyi's somewhat anxious back from behind, her expression inscrutable, before finally letting out a barely audible sigh.
After several days of travel, Xuan Yuan Tianyi and Leng Moyan finally returned to Kaifeng. Upon entering the city, Leng Moyan glanced back through the carriage curtain at Xuan Yuan Tianyi, whose complexion had returned to normal: "Back to Xiaoyou Villa?"
"Go to Kaifeng Prefecture." A rare hint of weariness crept into Xuan Yuan Tianyi's voice.
Without another word, Leng Moyan drove the carriage straight to Kaifeng Prefecture. After getting out of the carriage, Xuan Yuantian, without waiting for an announcement, walked inside and casually asked the yamen runner beside him, "Where is Zhan Zhao?"
"Lord Zhan has gone out to handle a case and has been gone for almost two months," the constable replied respectfully.
Xuanyuan Tianyi frowned slightly, thinking about asking Zhan Zhao where he had gone. In the blink of an eye, he arrived at Bao Zheng's study: "Godfather."
A yamen runner had already informed Bao Zheng that Xuan Yuan Tianyi had arrived. Bao Zheng, who was discussing matters with Gongsun Ce, looked up and smiled at Xuan Yuan Tianyi, gesturing for her to sit down: "You're back?"
Sitting across from Bao Zheng, Xuan Yuan Tianyi chuckled and replied, "Godfather has lost weight again."
"Hehe, who told you all to be away?" Bao Zheng said with a smile, but he couldn't hide the worry on his face.
"Father, where did Zhan Zhao go?" Seeing Bao Zheng's bad expression, Xuan Yuan Tian knew that something was wrong and asked directly.
"Guard Zhan has gone to Fangzhou." From the moment Xuan Yuan Tianyi entered the room, Bao Zheng noticed that Xuan Yuan Tianyi seemed absent-minded. Now, seeing Xuan Yuan Tianyi asking about Zhan Zhao, he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.
Just then, Wang Chao hurriedly walked in: "My lord, Lord Zhan has returned, but he is injured. Young Master Bai took him back to his room and sent me to invite Mr. Gongsun."
"Oh? Thank you for your trouble, Mr. Gongsun." After listening to Wang Chao's words, Bao Zheng looked at Gongsun Ce. Gongsun Ce bowed slightly and then hurriedly followed Wang Chao out.
“Godfather…” Xuan Yuan Tianyi stood up and called out softly when he saw Bao Zheng’s worried expression.
Bao Zheng knew that Xuan Yuan Tianyi was just as worried as he was, so he stood up and said, "Let's go see Guard Zhan too." He then led the way towards Zhan Zhao's room. Pushing open the door, he saw Gongsun Ce solemnly taking Zhan Zhao's pulse, while Bai Yutang stared anxiously at Gongsun Ce: "Mr. Gongsun, can you cure Cat's poison?"
Gongsun Ce shook his head slightly, stood up, and faced Bao Zheng: "My lord, I am incompetent."
Upon hearing Gongsun Ce's words, everyone in the room changed their expressions, with Bai Yutang looking particularly sorrowful.
"Let me see." Xuan Yuan Tianyi was originally behind Bao Zheng, and Bai Yutang was focused on Zhan Zhao and hadn't seen her. When she spoke up, a hint of joy appeared on Bai Yutang's originally sorrowful face, and he quickly made way for Xuan Yuan Tianyi.
Stepping forward, Xuan Yuan Tianyi placed three fingers on Zhan Zhao's wrist. A slight change appeared on his face. He looked up at Gongsun Ce beside him and asked softly, "Siming?"
"That's right." Gongsun Ce also looked sorrowful at this moment.
"Siming? What kind of poison is that? Is there an antidote?" Bao Zheng asked, seeing Xuan Yuantian's solemn expression.
Gongsun Ce looked at Xuan Yuan Tianyi before speaking: "Siming, a homophone for 'death,' means that those who are poisoned by this poison have no choice but to die, and there is no cure for this poison."
"What?" Bai Yutang looked at Xuan Yuantianyi with disbelief after hearing Gongsun Ce's words.
Xuanyuan Tianyi knew that everyone in the room was waiting for him to speak. He reached out and pressed on Zhan Zhao's acupoints, then placed his right palm on Zhan Zhao's right palm. A warm current slowly flowed into Zhan Zhao's body: "Although there is no cure for Siming, it is not that there is no cure. It's just that Zhan Zhao has been poisoned for too long, and I alone cannot cure him."
Initially, everyone's faces lit up with joy upon hearing Xuan Yuan Tianyi say that Zhan Zhao could be saved. However, upon hearing the following words, their hearts tightened again. Gongsun Ce thought for a moment and said, "Tianyi, I'll help you detoxify Guard Zhan."
Xuanyuan Tianyi shook his head at Gongsun Ce, "Mr. Gongsun is no good." After saying that, he turned his face to the door, "Mo Yan."
Without Leng Moyan making any move, he stood in front of Xuan Yuantianyi. Xuan Yuantianyi instructed, "Go and bring Jiang Yuan here as soon as possible. I can only hold on for half a month."
After listening to Xuan Yuan Tianyi's words, Leng Moyan glanced at Zhan Zhao on the bed and nodded: "Wait for me to come back." With that, she flashed to the door and was already outside.
After listening to Xuan Yuan Tianyi's words, Gongsun Ce asked, "Is it Jiang Yuan, the little miracle doctor from Baicaoxuan?"
“Not bad.” Xuan Yuan Tianyi adjusted his posture.
Gongsun Ce frowned after hearing Xuan Yuan Tianyi's words: "Jiang Yuan never goes out to treat patients..."
"That depends on who's looking for him." Xuan Yuan Tianyi interrupted Gongsun Ce, knowing what he was about to say. "Don't worry, he'll definitely come."
After hearing Xuan Yuan Tianyi's words, Gongsun Ce said no more. Bao Zheng, seeing that Zhan Zhao was saved, was also relieved: "Wang Chao, arrange a room for Young Hero Bai, Tianyi..."
"I'll stay here." Xuan Yuan Tianyi waved his hand, gesturing to the hand he had clasped with Zhan Zhao's as he channeled spiritual energy into him. Bao Zheng, recalling what Xuan Yuan Tianyi had just said to Leng Moyan, knew that Zhan Zhao was only being kept alive by Xuan Yuan Tianyi, so he nodded and led the group away.
Once only Xuanyuan Tianyi and Zhan Zhao remained in the room, Xuanyuan Tianyi carefully examined Zhan Zhao's face, which was completely pale from the poison. Gently stroking Zhan Zhao's furrowed brows, and feeling Zhan Zhao's eyes twitch slightly, Xuanyuan Tianyi softly said, "You're awake?"
Zhan Zhao opened his eyes and was met with Xuan Yuan Tianyi's mocking expression. After a moment of stunned silence, he finally realized, "When did I get back?"
“Just now.” Xuan Yuan Tianyi’s hand moved down from his brow and stopped at Zhan Zhao’s lips. “If it hurts, just shout it out. Don’t hold it in. There’s no one else in the room.”
Upon hearing Xuan Yuan Tianyi's words, Zhan Zhao's handsome face flushed slightly: "I'm fine. Could you please invite the lord over for me?"
Xuanyuan Tianyi pouted slightly and said with dissatisfaction, "Bai Yutang will report the case to my godfather. You should take good care of your health during this time."
Zhan Zhao was taken aback by the expression on Xuan Yuan Tianyi's face, staring blankly at the woman before him. It wasn't until Xuan Yuan Tianyi waved her hand in front of him that Zhan Zhao snapped out of his daze and awkwardly turned his face away. As he reached out his hand, he realized it was being held by Xuan Yuan Tianyi, feeling a warm current slowly flowing into his body, enveloping his internal organs. Zhan Zhao frowned and looked at Xuan Yuan Tianyi: "I'm fine. Your body won't be able to take such a waste of your internal energy."
"It's alright. Once Jiang Yuan arrives, your poison will be cured. Just bear with it for a few more days," Xuan Yuantian said nonchalantly, tucking the blanket around Zhan Zhao.
"Tianyi..." Zhan Zhao's voice was weak, but his dissatisfaction was still evident. Xuan Yuan Tianyi leaned his upper body on Zhan Zhao: "I'm exhausted." After saying that, he ignored Zhan Zhao.
Knowing that Xuan Yuan Tianyi had used up her internal energy protecting his internal organs and needed to rest, Zhan Zhao said nothing more. He gently extended his left hand from under the blanket and placed it on Xuan Yuan Tianyi's shoulder to prevent her from slipping to the ground. After securing Xuan Yuan Tianyi's body, Zhan Zhao, having exhausted all his strength, closed his eyes, waiting for the next time he regained consciousness.
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