After returning to the Regent's Palace with the cordyceps, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze couldn't wait to tell Zhou Wan and Tie Xiong the good news. Zhou Wan was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes; she knew that Bei Xuan was finally saved.
"Mother, Your Highness, you've finally returned safely with the cordyceps!" Zhou Wan said, her voice choked with emotion.
Tie Xiong also smiled with satisfaction, knowing that their efforts had not been in vain. He patted Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze on the shoulder and said, "You did a great job. The people of Mingyue Kingdom will remember your contributions."
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a smile. They knew it was all worthwhile. They had poured so much effort and sweat into Bei Xuan, Xia Sen, and the people of Mingyue Kingdom, and into the belief they held in their hearts. But now, as long as they could save Bei Xuan, they felt that everything was so beautiful and worthwhile.
However, the search for the final ingredient—Spring Blossom Tears—was exceptionally difficult. Spring had passed, and it was now the height of summer. Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze knew that finding Spring Blossom Tears would not be easy. But they did not give up and decided to continue searching for clues.
The summer sun was scorching and blinding. Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze stood at the foot of the mountain, facing a vast expanse of lush green forest. They knew that the road ahead would be full of unknowns and dangers, but they did not back down, because they shared a common goal—to find Chunhua's Tears and save Beixuan.
"Aze, are you ready?" Xu Yuehuai turned her head and looked at Qi Guze beside her, her eyes shining with determination.
Qi Guze nodded, took a deep breath, and said, "Ready, A-Yue. No matter how many difficulties lie ahead, we must persevere."
The two exchanged a smile, as if all their hardships and exhaustion had vanished in that instant. Shoulder to shoulder, they embarked on the road leading into the deep mountains.
The mountain path was rugged and overgrown with weeds, forcing them to proceed with extreme caution. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground. Though the scenery along the way was beautiful, the two had no heart to appreciate it; their minds were only on the spring flower glistening with dew.
Suddenly, a clear bird song broke the silence of the forest. Xu Yuehuai stopped and looked up, where she saw a colorful bird hopping among the treetops, its song melodious and pleasant.
“Listen, that bird sings so beautifully,” Xu Yuehuai said softly, her eyes showing appreciation.
Qi Guze also looked up at the bird and smiled, "Yes, nature's songs are always so beautiful. However, we don't have time to appreciate them now; we need to find Spring Flower Tears quickly."
The two continued on their way, and gradually they came into a dense forest. The trees here were even taller and denser, and sunlight could hardly penetrate the foliage. They could only rely on the faint light and their intuition to determine their direction.
"Yuehuai, look over there!" Qi Guze suddenly pointed to a spot ahead and said.
Xu Yuehuai looked in the direction Qi Guze was pointing and saw a colorful sea of flowers. Flowers of all colors were blooming in competition, like a magnificent painting.
"Is that the sea of flowers we're looking for?" Xu Yuehuai asked excitedly.
Qi Guze nodded and said, "That's right, that should be it. Let's go there quickly."
The two quickened their pace, traversing the dense forest, and finally arrived at the sea of flowers. The flowers here were even more beautiful than they had imagined, each exuding a delicate fragrance that was truly delightful.
"Wow, this place is so beautiful!" Xu Yuehuai couldn't help but exclaim.
Qi Guze was also captivated by the beautiful scenery. He took a deep breath and said, "Yes, the fragrance of the flowers here is invigorating. However, we still need to find the Spring Flower Tears as soon as possible."
The two began to search carefully through the sea of flowers, meticulously observing each blossom in their search for that unique spring flower. However, with so many different kinds of flowers in the sea, they searched for a long time but still couldn't find the spring flower glistening with dew.
"Aze, what do you think of this flower?" Xu Yuehuai asked, pointing to a crystal-clear flower.
Qi Guze walked closer and shook his head, saying, "Although this flower is beautiful, there is no dew on its petals. It is not the Spring Flower Tears we are looking for."
The two continued to wander through the sea of flowers, the colorful blossoms swaying gracefully in the sunlight, like nature's palette. Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze's eyes darted among the flowers, searching for the legendary Spring Flower Tears.
As time passed, the colors in the sea of flowers seemed to become even more vibrant, but the anxiety in their hearts grew stronger. They knew that time was of the essence, and Bei Xuan's condition required immediate attention.
"Aze, what do you think that Spring Flower Tears will look like?" Xu Yuehuai couldn't help but ask, his brows furrowed, his eyes filled with anticipation and worry.
Qi Guze was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Legend has it that dew gathers on the petals of the Spring Flower Tears, just like the tears of spring. I think the color of that flower might also be unique, making it instantly recognizable."
Just then, Xu Yuehuai's eyes lit up. He pointed to a flower in the distance and exclaimed, "Aze, look! Isn't that the Spring Flower Tears we're looking for?"
Qi Guze followed Xu Yuehuai's gaze and saw a flower with glistening dewdrops clinging to its petals, swaying gently in the breeze. The petals of that flower were a pale pink, contrasting sharply with the vibrant colors of the other flowers.
"That's right, that flower should be the Spring Blossom Tears we're looking for!" A glint of excitement flashed in Qi Guze's eyes as he strode towards the flower.
However, just as they were about to approach the spring flower, a venomous snake suddenly darted out of the grass and blocked their path. The snake opened its gaping maw, revealing sharp fangs, and hissed menacingly.
"Watch out!" Xu Yuehuai exclaimed, quickly drawing his long sword from his waist and standing in front of Qi Guze.
Qi Guze reacted swiftly, drawing a short knife from his back and joining Xu Yuehuai in battle. The two worked in perfect harmony, sometimes slashing with their swords, sometimes leaping to dodge the attacks of the venomous snakes.
"Ah Yue, watch out for its fangs!" Qi Guze warned as he swung his knife at the snake.
"I know, be careful too!" Xu Yuehuai replied, his eyes firm and resolute, his longsword swinging faster and faster.
After a fierce battle, the two finally defeated the venomous snake. Panting heavily, they looked at each other and smiled, their eyes filled with the joy of victory.
"We succeeded!" Xu Yuehuai shouted excitedly. He walked quickly to the spring flower tear and carefully picked it.
"That's wonderful! This Spring Flower Tear will be the key to saving Bei Xuan." Qi Guze also came over, looking at the Spring Flower Tear in his hand, his eyes shining with hope.
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