Having said that, the white-haired youth took the lead and walked towards the thatched hut. Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a glance and hurriedly followed. Led by the white-haired youth, they returned to the thatched hut safely.
The precious herbs were intact in Xu Yuehuai's arms. "Senior, these herbs..." Xu Yuehuai asked cautiously.
The white-haired youth smiled and nodded, saying, "These herbs are indeed very important. But before that, we need to treat your wounds first."
Xu Yuehuai looked down and realized that a wolf had scratched a deep wound on her arm, and blood had stained her sleeve.
The white-haired youth took out a pill from his pocket and gently applied it to Xu Yuehuai's wound. A cool sensation instantly spread throughout Xu Yuehuai's body, and the pain in the wound was greatly reduced.
"This is a healing pill that can quickly heal wounds," the white-haired youth explained. "Alright, now you should all go and rest."
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze bid farewell to the white-haired youth and returned to their temporary room. The air in the room seemed to carry an indescribable sense of oppression, and the two sat on the edge of the bed in silence for a long time.
"Aze, who do you think that white-haired youth is?" Xu Yuehuai broke the silence first, her eyes flashing with doubt.
Qi Guze frowned and said in a deep voice, "I can't explain it either, but I feel that he is not an ordinary person."
Xu Yuehuai sighed and said, "Let's not overthink it. Since he saved us but didn't tell us his identity, he must have his reasons. We just need to focus on our own things."
Qi Guze nodded, understanding that Xu Yuehuai was right. In this unfamiliar environment, they had to remain vigilant and cautious about everything.
In the days that followed, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze continued to do as the white-haired youth instructed. They gradually discovered that these things seemed to be related to herbs and medicine.
The white-haired youth didn't explain much, but his every word and action was full of wisdom and profound meaning. During their time with him, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze learned a great deal of valuable knowledge and experience.
Time flies like an arrow, and several months have passed in the blink of an eye. Qi Guze and Xu Yuehuai have fully recovered from their injuries and are even stronger than before.
Xu Yuehuai's medical skills have also improved significantly; she can now even independently prepare some complex prescriptions.
One day, sunlight filtered through the leaves and dappled the tranquil valley. Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze were gathering herbs in the valley as usual when suddenly, a melodious flute tune drifted over, accompanied by the fragrance of flowers.
The two followed the sound of the flute and saw a white-haired youth sitting on a huge rock, playing a bamboo flute.
His gaze was deep and distant, as if he were recalling something. "Senior." Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze walked up to the white-haired youth and bowed.
The white-haired youth smiled and nodded, putting down his bamboo flute and standing up. His gaze swept over the two of them, as if scrutinizing their growth.
"After observing you for some time, I believe you are now capable of leaving this place," the white-haired youth said slowly. "You should leave first thing tomorrow morning."
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a glance, their eyes gleaming with joy. They knew this day had finally arrived. But they also knew that leaving this place didn't mean the end.
There will be many things to face after they leave, and they may never have this peaceful life in the valley again.
That night, the starlight in the valley shone like pearls scattered across the sky. Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze lay on the grass, gazing up at the starry sky. Their hearts were filled with emotion and anticipation.
"Aze, what do you think we should do after we leave here?" Xu Yuehuai asked softly.
Qi Guze was silent for a moment before replying, "First, we need to return to the capital to find out about the recent situation in the Great Zhou Kingdom, and then... then I will take you back to the border, and finally we will pick up Xiao Ping'an."
Xu Yuehua felt a warmth in her heart; she believed that they would work together to realize this dream.
The two smiled at each other, their feelings for each other growing stronger in the quiet night.
With their joint efforts, everything will get better.
The next day, as the first rays of sunlight fell on the roof of the thatched hut, the white-haired youth appeared before Qi Guze and Xu Yuehuai. In his hand was a packet of medicine, which he had prepared from the herbs they had gathered earlier.
He handed the medicine to the two of them and said gently, "This is for you. You might need it on your journey."
Qi Guze and Xu Yuehuai looked at him gratefully, knowing they could never repay such kindness. Qi Guze took the medicine and said with emotion, "Thank you. You've taken care of us these past few days. We are truly grateful."
Xu Yuehua nodded in gratitude. She clearly remembered that when they first came here, it was the white-haired youth who saved Qi Guze. It all seemed so vivid in her mind.
The white-haired youth smiled slightly, waved his hand, and said, "These are nothing. You should take these and leave this place quickly." His words were full of concern and expectation.
"However, I have a letter here that I need your help to deliver."
Xu Yuehuai caught the letter. The envelope was yellowed, and it looked like it had been stored for a long time without being sent.
I wonder how many years ago the white-haired youth wrote this. Has he never left this valley all these years?
"Okay, we will definitely help you get him out of here, don't worry!" Xu Yuehuai agreed.
"Thank you!" The white-haired youth smiled.
Then, the white-haired youth led them to the exit of the valley.
The scenery before them amazed Qi Guze and Xu Yuehuai. When they arrived, the valley was desolate, but they never expected that spring would come and flowers would bloom.
But the white-haired youth solemnly told them, "The road ahead is not easy; you must be careful."
Qi Guze and Xu Yuehuai understood his meaning, and they also sensed the unusual situation ahead. So, they bowed deeply to the white-haired youth, expressing their sincerest gratitude: "Thank you for your guidance and help these past few days. We will remember it forever."
The white-haired youth smiled and nodded, offering his blessing: "Have a safe journey." Then, he turned and went back into the hut.
Qi Guze and Xu Yuehuai set off on the road ahead, their hearts filled with gratitude and hope. But when they reached the exit of the valley, they suddenly felt that the atmosphere around them had become strange, as if they had entered a maze.
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