Qi Guze pushed open the door, and in the moonlight, a figure sat on the ground in a disheveled state. It was Song Luo, her hair was messy, and her eyes were full of fear.
"It really is you!" Qi Guze raised his sword.
"Hmph, brother, how come you don't remember anything?" Song Luo glared at Qi Guze, her tone full of grievance and resentment. "I just wanted to see what you were doing, did you have to be so fierce?"
Qi Guze remained unmoved, pointing his sword directly at Song Luo, and said coldly, "If you dare to trespass again, don't blame me for being merciless with my sword."
At this moment, Xu Yuehuai also came out of the house. Seeing this, she sighed softly, walked to Song Luo's side, squatted down, and said indifferently, "Song Luo, if you don't behave, don't blame me for calling someone to arrest you and lock you up again. This is not a place for you to cause trouble."
Song Luo looked up, her eyes slightly red, and stubbornly replied, "You two are truly unreasonable! I just wanted to..."
Before he could finish speaking, Qi Guze impatiently interrupted, "Are you going to get out or not? Don't make me say it a second time."
As he spoke, he brandished his longsword, the wind whistling through the air. Song Luo was so frightened that he scrambled to his feet, losing one of his shoes in the process, and disappeared into the night in a disheveled state.
After Song Luo left, Xu Yuehuai turned to look at Qi Guze, her brows furrowed: "This can't go on. If she keeps bothering us like this, our peaceful days are probably coming to an end."
The Ghost Doctor's voice rang out at the right moment, landing lightly from the opposite rooftop, a playful smile on his lips: "What's so difficult about that? Just keep her busy with something, and she won't have time to cause trouble."
Xu Yuehuai's eyes lit up, as if she had thought of something, and she smiled and said, "Good idea! Why don't you let her come with you, Doctor Ghost? Isn't your pharmacy short-staffed?"
The Ghost Doctor shook his head, feigning pickiness: "Although I need a healer, I don't want someone who does menial tasks."
Xu Yuehuai quickly chimed in, her tone pleading, "Please, have mercy and take her in. In exchange, I'll find you ten of the Great Zhou's top physicians to help you research elixirs, how about that?"
Upon hearing this, the Ghost Doctor's eyes flashed with a glint of light, but he then feigned hesitation: "This... the conditions are tempting, but my pharmacy's affairs are of utmost importance, and only a top-notch physician can handle them. How about this, if you can really do it, I will reluctantly take her in, but I will only take her in for a year. After a year, I will no longer interfere with her decision to stay or leave."
Xu Yuehuai was overjoyed upon hearing this and quickly agreed: "It's a deal! I'll have Gu Ze make the arrangements right away."
After saying that, she looked at Qi Guze, and the two exchanged a knowing glance.
The following morning, letters were sent by Qi Guze's men at breakneck speed to various parts of the Great Zhou, inviting renowned physicians to come.
Song Luo, under the "training" of the Ghost Doctor, gradually integrated into her new life. Although she was initially full of resistance and dissatisfaction, she could only comply under the Ghost Doctor's strictness and Xu Yuehuai's "care".
Behind the military camp, Xu Yuehuai led Wang Mang and Li Feng into the depths of the dense forest for training.
Xu Yuehuai's gaze shifted between the two of them, and it was unclear what she was thinking.
Wang Mang, that seemingly rough but actually meticulous man, every punch and kick he threw revealed a martial arts level far surpassing Li Feng's. Even Xu Yuehuai was secretly amazed by his talent.
“Young lady, look, has my ‘Wind Sweeps Away the Clouds’ move improved?” Wang Mang stood up, his face beaming with childlike joy and pride.
Xu Yuehuai's eyes held both satisfaction and bewilderment: "Wang Mang, your progress is beyond my expectations. Li Feng, you also need to step up your game and not let Wang Mang take the lead by too much."
Li Feng bowed to Xu Yuehuai and said, "Your Highness, rest assured, Li Feng will work diligently to catch up with my senior brother." His eyes showed both resentment and determination, a desire to surpass himself.
After the sparring session ended, Xu Yuehuai took out a pair of exquisite porcelain bottles from his pocket. The bottles were decorated with delicate blue rose patterns, making them look exceptionally mysterious.
"This is the latest Blue Rose Stone Pill refined by Senior Ghost Doctor, which can help you improve your internal strength and rose power to a higher level."
Wang Mang and Li Feng exchanged a glance, a hint of excitement flashing in their eyes. They quickly took the pills, closed their eyes, and sat down to meditate, focusing all their energy on regulating their breathing.
As the medicine slowly seeped in, the surrounding air seemed to freeze, and only the heavy breathing of the two people and the churning of their blood and qi could be heard.
A moment later, when they opened their eyes again, their eyes were filled with the joy of their increased strength.
"Thank you, Your Highness!" the two said in unison, their voices filled with gratitude.
Xu Yuehuai looked at them with some worry, "Although you have already achieved something, remember that the path of martial arts is not just about accumulating strength, but also about tempering your character."
She continued earnestly, "Wang Mang, although you are exceptionally talented, you still need to cultivate your character; Li Feng, you are calm and reserved, but do not forget to be ambitious and enterprising."
Wang Mang scratched his head and chuckled, "Little sister, I don't quite understand all the profound things you're saying, but I'll remember your kindness. Whatever you say goes."
His frankness eased the atmosphere somewhat, but Li Feng nodded solemnly: "I will keep the Princess's teachings in mind."
Just as the three were preparing to return to the military camp, the sky suddenly darkened, and the thick clouds seemed to press down on their heads.
Xu Yuehuai frowned, a sense of foreboding rising within her.
"Quick! An avalanche is coming!" she shouted, and in a flash, she was already speeding towards safety.
Wang Mang and Li Feng reacted swiftly and followed closely behind.
However, they could not easily escape the wrath of nature.
The avalanche surged in like a tidal wave, instantly engulfing the three of them in the vast expanse of white snow.
With her extraordinary strength, Xu Yuehuai barely managed to carve a path through the snowdrifts and crawl out with great difficulty. Ignoring her breath, she immediately turned to search for Wang Mang and Li Feng.
After much effort, she finally found the two people buried in the snow and used all her strength to pull them out one by one.
Just then, a deep roar broke the silence, and a snow wolf rushed out of the snow mist, heading straight for the three of them.
Wang Mang's eyes narrowed, and the power hidden within him erupted instantly. With a single punch, he sent the snow wolf flying several meters, crashing heavily to the ground, where it fell silent.
"Bang—!"
This scene stunned both Xu Yuehuai and Li Feng.
Wang Mang looked down at his fist, his eyes filled with disbelief.
"I...I'm actually this strong?" he murmured to himself, as if he had only just realized his true power.
Xu Yuehuai looked at him and realized that this crisis might be the opportunity for them to advance their minds.
"Wang Mang, do you see? Your power is far greater than you imagine. But remember, true power is not only about defeating external enemies, but also about defeating your own heart."
Li Feng nodded thoughtfully, then looked at Xu Yuehuai and Wang Mang, "The princess is right. We must continue to move forward, not only in martial arts, but also in character."
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