The next morning, sunlight filtered through the veil of clouds, illuminating the tranquil village. Xu Yuehuai, clutching the mysterious powder, trudged through the morning dew to the Ghost Doctor's secluded and enigmatic abode.
"Knock knock knock!"
She gently knocked on the wooden door, her voice echoing in the silent air.
The door slowly opened, revealing the wise face of the Ghost Doctor.
Xu Yuehuai respectfully handed the powder to him, and the Ghost Doctor took the powder.
His brows furrowed tightly, as if drawn by an invisible force. He squinted, scrutinizing the tiny particles as if engaged in a silent battle with them, trying to decipher the secrets they held.
Time seemed to freeze at that moment, with only the powder in the Ghost Doctor's hand shimmering faintly in the dim sunlight.
After a long while, the Ghost Doctor finally raised his head, his eyes revealing a solemn and profound light.
He spoke slowly, his voice deep and powerful: "I have never seen the ingredients in these powders before, nor have I ever read about them in any medical books."
"But when I smell them, I always feel that they contain some kind of powerful force that can strongly stimulate the human nervous system and may even cause people to lose their minds."
Xu Yuehuai's heart sank, but she knew that this was the clue she had been looking for.
"So it's because of this powder. It seems the previous medicine contained the same ingredient as this one."
"This ingredient looks very rare. I wonder where those people got it from."
"These things are now circulating in the palace, and they even caused Bai Yu to lose his mind and kill some innocent people."
"If Bai Yu is allowed to continue to be controlled by those people with this powder, who knows what kind of disaster will happen to the harem."
We must stop their conspiracy!
She took a deep breath and said firmly, "No matter what, we must find a way to cure Bai Yu. These powders may be the key to unlocking his condition."
"Yes, that's what I think too. Don't worry, I will definitely help you find a way to treat Bai Yu as soon as possible. Don't worry or be too anxious during this time."
The Ghost Doctor nodded in agreement and then offered her some words of comfort.
"Don't worry, I understand. I'll be careful and won't let those people find anything on me. You need to be careful too. I'm worried they might come after you, and then you'll be in danger," Xu Yuehuai said.
“I’ve already arranged for many people to guard this area, so there won’t be much danger here. Your Highness is also safe and sound. As long as you’re safe, Your Highness will be safe too.” The Ghost Doctor glanced at the house behind him.
Xu Yuehuai also looked in that direction, and her heart was filled with warmth whenever she thought of Qi Guze.
"Alright, I'll be going now. Please take care of Aze."
"Hmm." The Ghost Doctor nodded.
Xu Yuehuai carefully put away the powder and left the Ghost Doctor's residence.
As she walked back to the palace, her heart was filled with a yearning for the truth and a deep concern for the stability of the four kingdoms. She knew that this battle against the unknown forces had only just begun, and she had to proceed with even greater caution and determination.
Under the cover of night, Xu Yuehuai quietly sneaked into the depths of the palace and arrived at Bai Yu's bedroom.
She carefully opened the small bottle in her hand and showed Bai Yu the powder that shimmered with an eerie light.
Under the moonlight, the powder seemed to come alive, shimmering with a faint glow, as if telling a long-forgotten secret.
Bai Yu had regained his former composure. He stared at the powder, his brows furrowed, as if trying to recall something.
After a long silence, he slowly spoke: "This powder... I seem to have some recollection of it. I remember finding a similar substance on a strange beast during a hunt. At the time, I thought it was unusual, so I brought it back to study it. But later, due to various trivial matters, I put it aside."
"Later, I seemed to have seen something similar again."
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai felt a surge of inexplicable excitement. She pressed on, "Then do you know the origin and uses of this powder?"
Bai Yu shook his head, a puzzled expression on his face: "I don't know. That powder doesn't seem to be from our Dongsang Kingdom; it may have come from a distant foreign land."
Xu Yuehuai knew in his heart that he had to take action himself to solve this mystery.
On this day, she stood atop the palace, her gaze resolute and profound. Looking into the distance, the manager had made her decision: to strive to uncover the truth behind this mysterious powder.
"I've decided to disguise myself and personally travel to neighboring countries to search for clues," Xu Yuehuai said firmly, without the slightest hesitation.
"Your Highness, this is too dangerous. Let me go instead," a loyal bodyguard said worriedly.
Xu Yuehuai shook his head slightly, his eyes flashing with determination: "This matter is of great importance, and I must go there in person. You will accompany me, and you must be careful."
"yes!"
Thus began their journey into the unknown and perilous. They traversed towering mountains and trekked across foreign lands.
"This is a small country bordering Dongsang Kingdom. We must proceed with caution," Xu Yuehuai reminded everyone, a hint of caution in her eyes.
They traversed the bustling market, inquiring about the mysterious powder. After several days of arduous effort, they finally learned the powder's name from an old man—"Shadow Powder."
"Shadow Powder? What exactly is this?" Xu Yuehuai frowned, her mind filled with doubt.
The old man shook his head and sighed, "This is an extremely rare and mysterious substance, said to have the power to control people's minds. But no one knows its origin or purpose."
Xu Yuehuai felt a chill run down her spine. After hearing what the Knower had to say, she understood even more clearly the danger of this powder. She decided to investigate further and uncover the conspiracy behind it.
Using her intelligence and quick wit, she successfully infiltrated a mysterious underground organization. There, she discovered some secret documents about "Shadow Powder."
"Shadow Sect?" Xu Yuehuai's eyes flashed with a cold light as she looked at the words in the document. She realized that this evil organization was the mastermind behind the development of "Shadow Powder".
She continued flipping through the documents, trying to find more clues about the Shadow Sect. Suddenly, she heard hurried footsteps. She quickly hid the documents and slipped into the shadows.
"How come someone has been here?" A gloomy voice rang out, accompanied by heavy footsteps.
Xu Yuehuai held her breath, silently praying that she wouldn't be discovered. She kept her eyes fixed on the dark entrance, ready to react at any moment.
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