Chapter 168, Chapter 4: The Blind Girl in the World of High Martial Arts
Seeing the furious Master Xu, Xu Qingzhou's eye twitched.
He must have been stupid to go there.
The father and son were playing a game of cat and mouse, one dodging and the other chasing, creating quite a scene.
Shen Liuyun supported Zhuang Xinyue, his brows furrowed, but he did not speak to stop her.
The leader of the alliance looked ashen-faced, his gaze shifting between Xu Qingzhou and his daughter's fingertips before finally letting out a heavy sigh.
The legendary doctor, however, stared intently at the medicinal herb field in the valley, his eyes shining.
Xu Qingzhou had a terrible headache, and took a moment to press his forehead and explain.
"Father, this is a long story..."
"Don't bother telling me this long story!"
Unfortunately, Master Xu did not give him a chance to explain and quickly interrupted his sophistry.
"Take this!"
A surge of powerful sword energy rushed toward him like a tidal wave.
Zhuang Xinyue's heart tightened involuntarily upon seeing this.
"Father, aren't you going to stop them?"
She's still alive. If something happens to Young Master Xu...
Although it was Master Xu who did it, it will inevitably affect the relationship between the two families in the future.
Wuliu Manor is no small sect; if things get out of hand, those demonic sects from beyond the realm might just benefit from it.
Leader Zhuang sneered and patted her arm reassuringly.
"Why are you stopping me? That old fox is cunning!"
All talk and no action.
Don't think he can't see through it. This old fox is so angry now, but it's all just an act in front of him to protect that kid.
“Master Xu, my flowers and plants are quite valuable. If you damage them, you will have to pay double the price.”
Just as the sword energy spread, a gentle, smiling voice drifted over.
Master Xu froze instantly; the movement of sheathing his sword was as fast as if he had been electrocuted.
He can't afford to lose the herbs from Deadly Valley!
Everyone turned around and saw that Yu Wanwan had been leaning against the door at some point, holding a freshly picked leaf in her hand.
Although she was "looking" at Master Xu, her eyes were empty and unfocused.
The miracle doctor was stunned for a moment.
"This girl's eyes..."
Zhuang Xinyue pursed her lips, a hint of regret in her eyes.
"Yes, Valley Master Zhen's eyes are impaired."
Her way of addressing Yu Wanwan surprised both the divine doctor and the leader of the Zhuang Alliance.
Leader Zhuang frowned.
"So young, she's really..."
"Father."
Zhuang Xinyue interrupted him in time, giving Yu Wanwan an apologetic look.
"My poison was temporarily suppressed by Valley Master Zhen."
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Xu Qingzhou quickly slipped to her side.
"Did I disturb you?"
"Um."
Yu Wanwan didn't deny it, and casually stuffed the freshly picked leaves into his hand.
"The guests have arrived, aren't you going to make tea to entertain them?"
"..."
Xu Qingzhou touched the tip of his nose and obediently went down to make tea.
That obedient appearance made Master Xu feel uneasy.
For a moment, I even wondered if his son had been possessed.
Yu Wanwan didn't care what Master Xu was thinking and turned her gaze to Zhuang Xinyue.
"Miss Zhuang, have you made up your mind?"
Zhuang Xinyue stepped forward, her eyes resolute.
"Yes, please, Valley Master Zhen, lend a helping hand!"
Alliance Leader Zhuang and Shen Liuyun also stepped forward and bowed deeply.
"Please, Valley Master Zhen, lend a hand!"
Yu Wanwan nodded and sat down at the stone table in the center of the courtyard.
Her movements were so fluid and graceful that, if it weren't for her dilated pupils, one would never have guessed she was blind.
“As I said before, saving her is not difficult; the problem is that medicinal herbs are scarce.”
Before Alliance Leader Zhuang could speak, the Divine Doctor spoke up instinctively.
"What other medicinal herbs are there that aren't even here?"
In that small patch of medicinal herb field alone, he had already seen quite a few herbs that would be forcibly taken from outside!
Yu Wanwan smiled slightly and tapped her fingertips lightly on the stone table.
“That’s right, I certainly don’t lack common medicinal herbs here, but…”
The miracle doctor's face twitched; he felt like punching someone.
She calls this common medicinal material?
Sure enough, no matter how well-behaved Wuming's disciple looks, he is still just as annoying as Wuming!
Yu Wanwan deliberately dragged out her words, making everyone prick up their ears.
“The poison in Miss Zhuang’s body is quite special, and she needs some kind of ordinary medicine.”
This time, Leader Zhuang spoke up before the divine doctor could.
"What medicinal herbs do you need? Just tell me, Valley Master Zhen. Even the rarest herbs, I, Zhuang, will definitely fetch them for you!"
"Good, as expected of the alliance leader, you're straightforward!"
Yu Wanwan stopped keeping them in suspense and slowly started counting on her fingers.
"The thousand-year-old snow toad's skin, the crimson flame fruit, the roots and stems of the Netherworld Spider Lily..."
With each name he uttered, the doctor's eyes widened, and he almost ripped his beard off in the end.
The Alliance Leader and the others were unaware of what she was saying, but he understood it perfectly well!
"These are all legendary medicinal herbs! I've practiced medicine for decades, and I've only ever seen them in ancient books!"
Zhuang Mengzhu's face turned pale.
Where can we find these?
No rush.
Just then, Xu Qingzhou brewed some tea and brought it up.
Yu Wanwan slowly poured the tea and gave each of them a cup.
“I know where to find it.”
Shen Liuyun hurriedly pressed for more information.
"Please enlighten me, Valley Master!"
Yu Wanwan calmly sipped her tea, a slight smile playing on her lips.
"Atop the snow-capped mountains of the North, there dwells a snow toad; deep within the volcanoes of the South, there lies a crimson fruit; as for the Netherworld Flower..."
She paused deliberately, waiting for everyone to hold their breath, before speaking with a smile.
"It is said that it is thriving in the back mountain of the Demonic Cult's headquarters."
"What?!"
Everyone gasped in surprise.
The leader of the alliance looked ashen.
"This...this is clearly sending us to our deaths!"
The Demonic Cult's headquarters is located outside the region, where miasma is said to perpetually linger.
It's even more toxic than in southern Xinjiang.
Some people once attempted to cross the poisonous miasma and completely eradicate the evil cult.
Unfortunately, none of those who went in ever returned.
For so many years, the Demonic Sect has relied on the natural barrier of the poisonous miasma to repeatedly invade the Central Plains.
They were both angry and resentful, yet helpless.
As long as the evil cult doesn't go too far, they'll turn a blind eye.
"That depends on what Alliance Leader Zhuang decides."
Yu Wanwan's smile remained unchanged.
Leader Zhuang fell silent.
Going there would be a near certain death, with little hope.
But he can't go, his daughter...
"Father, I'll go!"
Zhuang Xinyue suddenly spoke, her voice soft but unusually firm.
Alliance Leader Zhuang's heart sank: "Yue'er!"
Zhuang Xinyue broke free from Shen Liuyun's support and staggered forward a step.
"Father, look."
She raised her hand, and the wide sleeves of her robe slipped down, revealing her pale wrist.
Even though he wasn't carrying anything, his hands were trembling as he simply held it up.
“Father, these hands of mine have wielded swords to slay villains and penned history.”
Her voice was slightly hoarse, but her eyes burned with a scorching light.
"Now, he can't even hold a cup of tea properly..."
Shen Liuyun felt a pang of heartache at the sight and turned her face away.
Xu Qingzhou also pursed her lips.
He should apologize, but an apology is worthless to her.
Yu Wanwan seemed to sense his emotions.
When no one was looking, she gently squeezed his hand.
Xu Qingzhou lowered his eyes, took her fingertips in his hand, and suppressed his emotions.
No one noticed their subtle actions.
Zhuang Xinyue stubbornly raised her chin, her eyes slightly red, but she never shed a tear.
"It's better to die honorably on the road to life than to live a cowardly life waiting to die in bed!"
Seeing his daughter's stubborn and unwilling expression, the leader of the Zhuang Alliance felt a pang of sadness.
Amidst that bitterness, there was also a hint of indescribable pride.
He took a deep breath, patted his daughter's shoulder, but ultimately couldn't bring himself to say anything to dissuade her.
"good."
"Then I will wait for good news from Alliance Leader Zhuang."
Leader Zhuang and his men left.
In the Valley of Death, only Yu Wanwan and Xu Qingzhou remained.
“Xiao Wan, I…”
"Go."
Before Xu Qingzhou could finish speaking, Yu Wanwan, with a smile, gave him the answer he wanted.
Xu Qingzhou was taken aback, pursed his lips, and stepped forward to hug her.
"I'm going to help another woman, aren't you going to stop me?"
She looked aggrieved, with a hint of resentment.
It was as if Yu Wanwan had done something to offend him.
Yu Wanwan looked completely bewildered.
"Don't you already know the true nature of these worlds?"
"..."
"Am I crazy or are you crazy for getting jealous over a string of data?"
"..."
Before Xu Qingzhou could answer, Yu Wanwan had already drawn her own conclusion.
"I can't be sick, so you must be sick!"
"You're already a mature male lead, can you please stop being so childish?"
"..."
Xu Qingzhou gritted his teeth, feeling somewhat frustrated.
"Xiao Wan, sometimes you don't have to be so rational."
If you throw a little tantrum at him at the right time, he'll be very happy.
This made him clearly feel that she liked him too.
But she was far too clear-headed and too rational.
Sensing his fluctuating emotions, Yu Wanwan sighed.
He patted his thigh precisely, his voice tinged with a smile.
"If you dare to cheat on me, you can forget about having these legs!"
"..."
These are clearly possessive words of love, but why do they sound so creepy?
Xu Qingzhou shivered.
Forget it, he shouldn't expect to hear any sweet words from her.
The next moment, a soft, warm sensation touched my lips.
"Let's finish this quickly, and wait for you to come back."
A light kiss and a relaxed, carefree tone made Xu Qingzhou's heart pound like a drum.
Before she could retreat, he reached out and pressed his hand against her waist, bending down to deepen the kiss.
He only moved away slightly when Yu Wanwan was panting heavily, her breath sweet as orchids.
Like a dragonfly skimming the water, he lingered on her moist lips, kissing them reluctantly.
"I will definitely resolve those troublesome matters as soon as possible, wait for me."
Yu Wanwan's eyelashes trembled, and after a long while, she gave a soft "hmm".
Xu Qingzhou's trip lasted for three months.
Although he was not there, news kept getting back to the valley.
Even without leaving the valley, Yu Wanwan was able to accurately grasp their progress.
A month after they set off, they had already found the Zhu Guo in southern Xinjiang.
The process went so smoothly that even the accompanying physician exclaimed in disbelief.
Yu Wanwan knew very well that this was because of Xu Qingzhou.
Perhaps the Vermilion Fruit has indeed become extinct in this world.
But if Xu Qingzhou wanted it, even if it became extinct, the Vermilion Fruit would definitely reappear in another form.
This is the world's favoritism towards him, the male protagonist.
For the remaining two months, they spent almost all their time fighting against the Demonic Cult's headquarters.
The miasma barrier was indeed difficult to overcome, but they had medicine personally prepared by Yu Wanwan, and Xu Qingzhou's light magic was secretly helping them.
Crossing the barrier was not difficult for them.
The difficulty lies in dealing with the Demonic Cult. It took them a great deal of time to infiltrate the Demonic Cult's headquarters and steal the legendary Netherworld Flower.
In fact, with Xu Qingzhou's strength, obtaining the other shore flower would be very simple.
But their original purpose wasn't those few herbs she casually mentioned.
Instead...
To fish out all the creatures hidden in the shadows.
However, while they have all set off for the Northern Territory, there has been no sign of Wanwusheng.
Both her side and Xu Qingzhou's side were eerily quiet and smooth.
After casually destroying the letter Xu Qingzhou had sent, Yu Wanwan tapped the table repeatedly with her fingertips, a thoughtful look on her face.
[Isn't simply poisoning without considering the consequences a common tactic of all living things? Perhaps you're overthinking it?]
Yu Wanwan let out a breath, and the smile on her face faded a little.
“Something feels off. I need to go to the North myself.”
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