However, as they approached the meadow, they discovered a deadly toxin permeating the air. The toxin, like black smoke, drifted through the air, sending chills down their spines.
Bei Ye shielded Xu Yuehuai behind him, saying, "Sister, this isn't an ordinary poison. We must be careful later."
Xu Yuehua nodded, took out her specially made tools, and carefully approached the grass. She held her breath, afraid that the slightest carelessness would put her in danger.
She reached out and gently touched the leaves of the Seven Star Grass. The leaves were covered with tiny thorns, but they didn't prick her fingers. She was delighted, knowing that this was the legendary Seven Star Grass.
However, just as she was about to pick the fruit, Bei Ye suddenly grabbed her hand.
"Wait!" he whispered. "We can't pick them directly, otherwise the toxins will immediately enter our bodies."
Xu Yuehuai was taken aback, but then she understood what Bei Ye meant. She nodded, and the two began searching for a way to neutralize the poison.
After much effort, they finally found an herb that could neutralize the toxin. They crushed the herb, applied it to their bodies, and then approached the Seven Star Grass again.
This time, they successfully harvested the seven-star grass.
The emerald green leaves shimmered with a crystal-clear light under the sunlight, as if they contained endless vitality and hope.
They carefully put the seven-star grass into their pockets and then embarked on their journey back to the village.
Xu Yuehuai and Bei Ye returned to the village in the afternoon. They walked side-by-side along the village path, their hearts heavy. They knew they had returned to save the village ravaged by the virus.
"Is this Seven Star Grass really as the book says, capable of curing this poison?" Xu Yuehuai held the emerald green Seven Star Grass tightly in her hand.
“We have to try, it’s our only hope,” Bei Ye said. “However, to completely cure the illness, we need a special acupuncture method.”
They arrived at the square in the center of the village, surrounded by villagers' houses with their doors and windows tightly closed, living in seclusion.
A gentle breeze blew by, bringing with it a subtle sense of restlessness and unease in the air.
Xu Yuehuai and Bei Ye exchanged a glance, as if encouraging each other for the upcoming challenge.
In the days that followed, the two of them rarely left their home, immersing themselves in medical books.
When the night is deep and quiet, only the sound of them turning the pages of their books echoes in the empty room.
"Look, this passage mentions that acupuncture treatment requires guiding the needle with qi so that it can penetrate three-tenths of an inch into the body," Xu Yuehuai said, pointing to a passage in a medical book.
Bei Ye tried to understand this mysterious art of acupuncture: "Qi? How is this Qi guided, and how does it enter the body?"
The two fell into deep thought, occasionally exchanging their insights. Their faces were etched with exhaustion, but their eyes shone with an indomitable spirit.
After countless attempts and failures, they finally found the correct acupuncture method by chance. At that moment, they looked at each other and smiled, all their exhaustion turning into the joy of victory.
Treatment began. Xu Yuehuai and Bei Ye first brewed a medicine using Seven Star Grass. The rich herbal fragrance filled the air, as if bringing a glimmer of life to the village shrouded in the virus.
They knocked on doors from house to house, delivering the medicine to every villager.
“After drinking this medicine, you will feel better,” Xu Yuehuai said gently to each villager.
The villagers looked puzzled and uneasy, but under the firm gaze of the two young doctors, they chose to believe.
Next, Xu Yuehuai and Bei Ye began to administer acupuncture to the villagers. The silver needles in their hands gleamed coldly in the setting sun, and each insertion seemed to carry their reverence and hope for life.
"Don't be afraid, it will be over soon." Xu Yuehuai gently comforted the villagers who were trembling with tension, her eyes filled with warmth and strength.
As treatment progressed, the villagers' conditions gradually improved. Smiles returned to their faces, and the madness and despair in their eyes were replaced by peace and gratitude.
Seeing this, Xu Yuehuai and Bei Ye were finally able to rest for a while.
"Sister! We did it!" Bei Ye smiled at Xu Yuehuai.
The setting sun, like blood, bathed the tranquil village, as if draping the land in a golden veil. In the afterglow of the sunset, the village was revitalized.
The square was filled with the laughter of children as they played and frolicked carefree, fully enjoying this rare moment of joy.
The adults sat around on a stone bench, their faces beaming with long-lost smiles. They shared their joy, as if all their worries and pain had vanished in that moment.
"Thank you so much for saving us, my benefactors." An elderly villager walked shakily to Xu Yuehuai and Bei Ye, his eyes filled with gratitude.
Xu Yuehuai quickly helped the old man up, smiling as she said, "Grandpa, you're too kind. We were just doing what we should do."
"No, no, you are our village's great benefactors!" Other villagers also gathered around, their eyes glistening with tears, their gratitude overflowing.
"Just let us know if you need anything later." Although Bei Ye's expression was cold, his tone was full of determination.
However, at that moment, the sudden appearance of a mysterious figure shattered the village's tranquility. He was clad in a black robe and wore a silver mask, revealing only a pair of deep-set eyes. He walked up to the crowd and slowly spoke: "Do you know? The reason this village is suffering from this disease is because someone deliberately released a virus."
Upon hearing this, the scene fell silent. The villagers looked at each other, their faces filled with shock and confusion.
Xu Yuehuai and Bei Ye were struck dumb; they never expected things to actually be like this.
"This...how is this possible?" Xu Yuehuai pretended to be surprised.
“It’s true,” the mysterious figure nodded. “I know it’s hard for you to believe, but it’s true.”
"Then, who did it?" Bei Ye clenched his fists tightly, his eyes flashing with anger.
The mysterious figure shook his head: "I don't know his name, but I know he comes from an evil organization. They want to use this virus to control the entire world."
"Then what should we do?" a young villager asked, his voice trembling.
“To uncover the truth behind this conspiracy, we need to find an ancient book called ‘The Secret Canon of Medicine,’” the mysterious figure said. “This book contains many ancient medical techniques and secrets, which are crucial to uncovering the truth behind this conspiracy.”
"Then let's go find them!" Xu Yuehuai stood up without hesitation. "We can't let this evil organization succeed!"
Bei Ye nodded. Although he didn't say anything, he would accompany Xu Yuehuai no matter what she wanted to do.
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