Chapter 165, Part 1: The Blind Girl in the World of High Martial Arts
Shen Liuyun's face turned pale, and Zhuang Xinyue's body trembled as well.
"How could this be..."
Shen Liuyun's voice trembled with disbelief, but even more so with despair.
"Even this year, rumors were still circulating in the martial arts world..."
"Rumors circulating in the martial arts world—how much is true, and how much is false?"
Yu Wanwan interrupted him with a smile.
"Can you really tell the difference?"
Xu Qingzhou's eyes flashed, and he understood something.
"May I ask who you are, young lady?"
Yu Wanwan chuckled and dusted off her clothes.
"The new master of the Valley of Despair."
Her gentle tone was enough for everyone present to hear clearly.
"The Ghost Doctor, Zhenyin."
Xu Qingzhou understood.
Just as I expected.
Although it's unclear when she arrived here.
But since it's her, Zhuang Xinyue must be saved.
Xu Qingzhou felt a sense of relief, stepped forward, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed.
"I am Xu Qingzhou from Wuliu Manor. I humbly request Miss Zhenyin to save Miss Zhuang's life!"
Shen Liuyun also forcibly broke free from the immense sorrow and despair, rallied her spirits, and bowed sincerely.
"Please, Miss Zhenyin, help me!"
Zhuang Xinyue's condition was such that they couldn't wait to find another miracle doctor.
Right now, this mysterious blind woman is his only hope.
Yu Wanwan's eyebrows twitched, and she turned her head to "look" at Zhuang Xinyue, who was barely breathing.
"You should know the rules of Death Valley."
"One life, one price; I understand!"
Shen Liuyun's expression was solemn, and his eyes showed a resolute determination to burn his bridges.
"Miss Zhenyin, just name your price! If you want my life, I will have no objections!"
"cousin……"
With tears welling in her eyes, Zhuang Xinyue uttered barely audible murmurs.
Shen Liuyun turned around, looked at Zhuang Xinyue with tender affection, and shook her head.
"Don't worry, Yue'er, I won't let anything happen to you."
Yu Wanwan pondered for a moment, her unfocused eyes sweeping over the three of them one by one.
"I'm short of someone to do odd jobs in my valley, how about..."
She curled her lips into a smile, raised her finger, and landed precisely on Xu Qingzhou.
"You will be the one to do this menial task."
The three of them were stunned at the same time.
Shen Liuyun had imagined countless possibilities.
They want his sword manual, they want him to serve them for ten years, they even want his life.
But no one ever considered that the price would be making Xu Qingzhou, the culprit, a servant.
This price... is far too frivolous!
Moreover, the reason Yue'er turned out this way is thanks to him.
Will he agree?
“Miss Zhenyin…”
Should we reconsider?
Yu Wanwan had already closed her eyes and pressed her temples wearily.
"What? You don't want to?"
"..."
This isn't a question of whether he wants to or not!
"If Miss Zhenyin needs any handymen, I, Shen, can send her a few from the Shen family. I guarantee they are all well-trained and skilled men who will not cause you any trouble!"
The important thing is, even if Xu Qingzhou dared to agree, he wouldn't dare to let him go!
This girl is just as beautiful as Yue'er. Given Xu Qingzhou's fickle nature, he's afraid that he might not get paid and instead make an enemy.
Yu Wanwan smiled and shook her head slightly.
"I want him."
"..."
Even Zhuang Xinyue's expression began to look somewhat strange.
She hesitated several times before finally uttering a series of low coughs.
Xu Qingzhou felt a little amused.
He readily agreed before Shen Liuyun and Zhuang Xinyue could refuse again.
"good!"
Shen Liuyun and Zhuang Xinyue paused and turned to look at him at the same time.
Xu Qingzhou pretended not to notice their gazes and focused on Yu Wanwan.
A hint of indulgent helplessness played on his lips.
"I'll do whatever you say, young lady."
However, his slight smile, in the eyes of Shen Liuyun and Zhuang Xinyue, was...
Sure enough, that womanizer has a new target!
Yu Wanwan didn't notice the exchange of glances between the two.
Even if they notice it, they won't care.
"Come with me."
She turned around and walked lightly into the valley.
Xu Qingzhou followed immediately.
Shen Liuyun didn't dare to delay. Suppressing the strange feeling in his heart, he carried Zhuang Xinyue on his back and quickly followed the two steps ahead.
As soon as I stepped into the valley, I suddenly heard some cracking sounds.
Shen Liuyun subconsciously glanced back.
The path we came from has vanished, now only obscured by dense vegetation.
"If you don't want to die, stay away from there."
A smiling voice rang out from not far away.
Shen Liuyun turned around and looked at the woman who was already sitting at the stone table, holding a pen and writing something.
"I'm not going to collect your corpses."
Shen Liuyun remained silent for a few seconds, then carried Zhuang Xinyue over.
Just then, Yu Wanwan had finished writing.
He blew on the paper, placed it in front of Xu Qingzhou, and tapped it with his finger.
"Words are no proof; the agreement only becomes effective when it is signed."
The three of them instinctively looked at the piece of paper.
The handwriting above is neat and elegant, yet it carries a sense of unrestrained and free-flowing style.
"Today, Xu Qingzhou of Wuliu Manor voluntarily sells himself to Jue Ming Valley as a servant, to serve the Valley Master Zhenyin for life, to be at her beck and call, to live or die without complaint..."
Shen Liuyun and Zhuang Xinyue both gasped, their eyes wide with shock.
This is clearly a contract of servitude!
Moreover, it's the lowest-ranking death contract!
The two of them were on edge and couldn't help but look at Xu Qingzhou.
Would this Lord agree to such conditions?
Xu Qingzhou simply smiled, without any reaction.
Without hesitation, he picked up the pen and quickly signed his name.
Then, he ran his fingertip along the longsword at his waist, and the blood that seeped out was firmly pressed onto the name.
The bright red guide, branded onto the parchment, was a shocking sight.
Yu Wanwan casually put away the indenture.
"Now, the price is settled."
She turned to look at Zhuang Xinyue and pointed with her finger.
"hand."
Zhuang Xinyue was silent for a few seconds, then reached out and placed her hand on the table.
Yu Wanwan placed her fingertips on her wrist.
As soon as she took his pulse, Yu Wanwan raised an eyebrow.
These symptoms...
Something's not right.
A faint green light, invisible to the naked eye, like the finest silk thread, quietly probed into the depths of Zhuang Xinyue's heart.
As expected, a dark toxin lurked there, slowly eroding her heart.
The heart was enveloped in a faint white light.
That was Xu Qingzhou's work.
With this bit of light element protecting her, even if the poison isn't cured, she won't die; at most, she'll just be physically weak.
But what Yu Wanwan cared about even more was that extremely faint but strange energy mixed in with the toxins, which carried obvious corrosive properties.
It relentlessly erodes Zhuang Xinyue's meridians, amplifies the power of the toxins, and attacks the barrier formed by the elements of light.
Yu Wanwan narrowed her eyes, a little annoyed.
All things are born.
What a bunch of persistent bastards!
She just couldn't understand why Wanwusheng would target Zhuang Xinyue.
Although Zhuang Xinyue is the pitiful girl that Xu Qingzhou wants to protect, she is at most a supporting female character.
It doesn't have a deep impact on the world.
In particular, given Xu Qingzhou's current strength, whether or not he undertakes this guardian mission is completely unimportant.
Even if the poor little thing really dies, it won't affect Xu Qingzhou at all.
What are those bastards up to now?
She became engrossed in her thoughts.
Seeing that she remained silent for a long time, Shen Liuyun's expression changed, his heart tightened again, and he couldn't help but speak up.
“Miss Zhenyin… Yue’er, she…”
Yu Wanwan came to her senses, and the green light at her fingertips quietly dissipated.
Her face regained its usual gentle smile, as if her momentary reverie had been merely an illusion.
"The situation is more complicated than I thought."
Yu Wanwan's tone was gentle, but it made the hearts of the two people opposite her tighten instantly.
"The poison had already invaded her lungs and internal organs. The only reason she has been able to hold on until now is because the wisp of true energy in her body has protected her heart meridian."
The two were taken aback, then suddenly remembered that Xu Qingzhou had infused her with a wisp of true energy before they arrived.
Zhuang Xinyue withdrew her hand with a wry smile, her expression somewhat forlorn.
Shen Liuyun clenched his fist tightly, his knuckles turning white.
"Is there... any hope?"
"have."
One word rekindled hope.
But before they could show any joy, Yu Wanwan raised her hand, stopping them from saying what they were about to say.
"Don't get too excited yet."
The two looked at each other, and Zhuang Xinyue steadied herself, stood up with difficulty, and bowed slightly.
"Please enlighten me, young lady."
Yu Wanwan hummed in agreement and held up two fingers.
"There are two options. First, I can detoxify you right now and save your life, but your meridians will be completely destroyed and you will lose all your martial arts skills. For the rest of your life, you will never be able to practice martial arts again and will only be able to live like this, like a cripple."
Zhuang Xinyue staggered and almost lost her balance.
"And... what about the second one?"
"Secondly, we should proceed step by step, using acupuncture to treat the acupuncture points, supplemented by a few special medicinal herbs to slowly regulate the body, so as to eradicate the root of the disease and prevent future problems."
Yu Wanwan blinked.
"However, these medicinal herbs are hard to find. There are a few that I have only seen in medical books. Whether we can find them or not depends entirely on fate."
Shen Liuyun's expression changed, his eyes filled with anxiety and unease.
"But... how can Yue'er wait so long?"
What they lack most right now is time!
Who in the martial arts world doesn't know that the Ghost Doctor has an eccentric personality?
If time weren't so tight, why would they resort to such a desperate measure as seeking out the Ghost Doctor?
Yu Wanwan smiled and flipped her wrist.
A few flashes of silver light appeared, and a row of silver needles flew out from the sleeve. With a gentle push, they pierced several vital points of Zhuang Xinyue's body.
Zhuang Xinyue groaned, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
"Moon!"
Shen Liuyun supported Zhuang Xinyue, his eyes blazing with fury.
"What are you doing?!"
Yu Wanwan ignored him.
"Open your mouth."
Zhuang Xinyue instinctively followed her guidance and slightly opened her mouth.
A fragrant pill was flicked into her mouth.
In just a moment, Zhuang Xinyue's pale face regained some color, and her breathing became much more stable.
The silver needle flew out and landed back in Yu Wanwan's hand.
Zhuang Xinyue clutched her collar, panting slightly, and looked at the anxious Shen Liuyun, then slowly smiled with pursed lips.
"Cousin, I'm fine."
Compared to her previous weak and barely audible voice, her voice was now much more solid.
Feeling a rare sense of ease, Zhuang Xinyue straightened up and solemnly bowed to Yu Wanwan.
"Thank you, Valley Master Zhen!"
Shen Liuyun relaxed, realizing his earlier loss of composure, and followed Zhuang Xinyue in clasping his hands in greeting.
"I apologize, it was my concern that clouded my judgment."
Yu Wanwan didn't care much and put away the silver needles.
"Now, she can live for at least another three months. You can take your time to consider it."
The smile on her lips deepened.
"Of course, you can also go to other miracle doctors."
Shen Liuyun was taken aback. Before he could speak, Yu Wanwan had already gotten up and groped her way into the wooden house.
"Death Valley does not keep idle people. Small errand boy, see guests off."
Author's Note: One life, one price, from the clear stream of the Sixteen Sounds of Yanyun. Addicted to Games.JPG
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