The pursuers were getting closer, and Bei Ye's brows furrowed. He knew he couldn't be chased like this forever. He had to find a way to shake them off.
He raised his eyes slightly and saw the mountain peak ahead. On the peak was the temple he had longed for.
Bei Ye reined in his black horse, bringing it to a stop. He turned to face his pursuers and said coldly, "This matter ends here. If you dare to pursue us again, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
The pursuers felt the oppressive aura emanating from him and were forced to vomit several mouthfuls of blood.
They stopped, looked at each other, and ultimately decided not to pursue. They knew that this young man's martial arts skills were unfathomable, and if they really fought, they might not gain the upper hand, and could even lose their lives.
This person was not their target, and paying such a high price for him was simply not worth it.
"I'm sorry, we didn't realize we were chasing the wrong person. We're really sorry, but we won't disturb your journey any longer." The leader quickly turned around and left with his men.
Bei Ye watched the pursuers disappear into the distance and let out a long sigh of relief. He patted the black horse's neck and said softly, "Let's go, we'll go up the mountain." His voice was gentle and full of warmth, as if he were comforting the frightened black horse.
As if understanding Bei Ye's words, the black horse let out a long neigh and then carried Bei Ye toward the temple on the mountaintop.
At the top of the mountain, the area around the temple was exceptionally quiet, as if everything was just like it had been a few days ago, without any difference.
Bei Ye entered the temple and saw a kind-faced Buddha statue. He knelt before the statue, clasped his hands together, and prayed softly, "Sister, I'm back. I hope it's not too late..."
His voice was deep and devout, as if he were telling a story unknown to others.
The mountain wind howled, but Bei Ye's eyes remained calm as still water; the turmoil and prosperity of the world seemed unable to change his emotions.
Xu Yuehuai, who was hiding behind the temple, heard Bei Ye's voice and quickly got up, walked around the Buddha statue, and looked outside.
When she saw Bei Ye, a look of surprise flashed in her eyes.
"I didn't expect you to be back so soon." Xu Yuehuai stepped forward.
A faint red glow appeared on the horizon. Bei Ye stood quietly, a gentle breeze ruffling his hair. His eyes reflected only Xu Yuehuai.
He nodded slightly, the "Rejuvenating Pill" in his hand shimmering with a crystal-clear luster in the sunlight, as if it contained endless vitality.
"Yes, I'm back, and I've got the Rejuvenation Pill."
Bei Ye slowly walked towards Xu Yuehuai and gently handed the pill to her.
"Thank you for your hard work this time."
Xu Yuehuai stared at the precious pill, her heart pounding faster than ever.
She carefully took out the pills, then quietly walked to a corner of the temple and fed them to the unconscious ghost doctor and the county magistrate.
A faint scent of medicine filled the air, and the atmosphere inside the temple instantly became tense.
Time seemed to slow down at that moment, and there was no sound except for breathing and heartbeats.
Xu Yuehuai and Bei Ye both focused their attention on the faces of the Ghost Doctor and the County Magistrate, hoping for a miracle to happen.
Finally, under their long gaze, a blush gradually appeared on the faces of the Ghost Doctor and the County Magistrate, and their eyes slowly opened.
The Ghost Doctor's face showed a hint of surprise and gratitude: "Thank you so much for saving my life."
The magistrate also regained consciousness, struggled to sit up, and bowed deeply to Xu Yuehuai and Bei Ye: "You are truly chivalrous men. On behalf of the imperial court, I thank you for your kindness."
Xu Yuehuai shook her head slightly. Her voice was cleverly disguised so that the Ghost Doctor could not recognize her true identity: "We met you by chance and just lent you a hand. There's no need to thank us."
Bei Ye chimed in, "We have some urgent business to attend to, so we'll be leaving now." He reached out and took Xu Yuehuai's hand, preparing to lead her away.
Xu Yuehuai instinctively tried to shake off his hand, but Bei Ye's strength had increased significantly, twice as much as before, and she could only let him hold her.
At this moment, the magistrate hurriedly stepped forward, holding an exquisite jade pendant in his hand: "Please wait, my two benefactors. This jade pendant is for you. If you ever need anything in the future, you can come to the county office in the capital to find us." He handed the jade pendant to Bei Ye.
Bei Ye accepted the jade pendant, gave the magistrate a deep look, and then said, "Thank you." He turned and quickened his pace, and the two figures disappeared instantly in the morning light.
Inside the temple, the Ghost Doctor and the Magistrate exchanged a smile, their eyes filled with admiration and gratitude for these two chivalrous men.
Unexpectedly, there are still such people in this world who are willing to give everything for justice.
Outside the temple, Bei Ye and Xu Yuehuai walked side by side in the morning light.
Xu Yuehuai gently pulled away from Bei Ye's hand, a blush rising on her face: "Why...why did you do that just now?"
Bei Ye turned to look at Xu Yuehuai, his eyes softening. "I just didn't want them to discover our identities, otherwise you definitely wouldn't have come with me."
His words were simple and direct, yet irrefutable.
Xu Yuehuai was slightly taken aback. She looked up at Bei Ye, and their eyes met in the air, as if a strange emotion was quietly growing between them.
"Where do we go next?" Xu Yuehuai changed the subject, trying to cover up her embarrassment.
Bei Ye withdrew his gaze and looked towards the distant horizon: "Let's go to the next place where we're needed."
Xu Yuehuai knew she couldn't stop Bei Ye's progress. She took a deep breath, put her worries aside, and embarked on a new path with Bei Ye.
Inside the county government office, the return of the Ghost Doctor and the magistrate caused a sensation. Officials gathered in the main hall, discussing the identities and origins of these two mysterious and chivalrous figures.
"Who exactly are those two benefactors?" a constable asked curiously.
"I don't know, but they are highly skilled in martial arts and medicine, so they must be masters in the martial arts world," another constable guessed.
“I think they might be disciples of some reclusive sect, otherwise how could they have such powerful pills?” A civil official also joined the discussion.
The county magistrate and the ghost doctor stood aside, listening to the crowd's discussion, and couldn't help but laugh.
The appearance of these two chivalrous men not only saved their lives but also rekindled the passion of the officials.
"They are both outstanding," the county magistrate remarked with emotion, "and they are role models for us to learn from."
The officials nodded. "That's right. We should also strive to become such people, bringing more light and hope to this world."
The Ghost Doctor frowned, and his aura was extremely heavy.
"Doctor, what are you thinking about?" The county magistrate noticed the doctor's unusual behavior and asked with concern.
The Ghost Doctor sighed softly, a hint of helplessness in his voice: "It's nothing, just some doubts."
He turned and bowed to the county magistrate, saying, "I'll go make some medicine and have someone bring it to you later. Your body still needs some rest and recuperation."
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