"Ghost Doctor, stop being so modest. If it weren't for your miraculous healing skills and the guidance of this 'Secret Manual of Medicine,' we would probably be dead by now. Even if someone else had thousands or thousands of copies of the 'Secret Manual of Medicine,' they wouldn't be able to do this." Qi Guze's words were firm and resolute, showing his utmost respect for the Ghost Doctor.
The Ghost Doctor gently stroked the yellowed scroll. "Although the 'Secret Manual of Medicine' is precious, without your trust and cooperation, my medical skills would be nothing more than empty talk."
A sudden sound of footsteps broke the silence inside the tent, and Lu Li rushed in anxiously: "Master! Something terrible has happened! Another person in the village has died suddenly, and the death was extremely gruesome, as if they were under some kind of evil curse!"
Xu Yuehuai was about to get up when the Ghost Doctor gently pressed down on her shoulder.
"You stay here and take good care of them. I'll go check on them." The Ghost Doctor then turned around and quickly followed Lu Li away.
As Xu Yuehuai watched the Ghost Doctor's departing figure, she had a bad feeling. She turned around and looked at Qi Guze.
The latter patted her shoulder gently and smiled, "You have to trust the Ghost Doctor; he never lets us down."
Xu Yuehuai managed a weak smile, sat back down on the bed, and continued to treat the three of them.
In the following days, the shelter was filled with a tense and busy atmosphere. Xu Yuehuai took great care of Qi Guze and the other two, while the Ghost Doctor, like a messenger shuttling between life and death, used the secret techniques in the "Medical Dao Secret Manual" to remove the curses and poisons from the villagers one by one.
Whenever the night was deep and quiet, she could always hear cheers coming from afar, which was the good news that the Ghost Doctor had successfully saved another villager.
On a bright, early morning, all the villagers who had been cursed were rescued by the Ghost Doctor. They walked slowly toward the shelter, some staggering and some supporting each other, each filled with gratitude and remorse.
"Our benefactors! We have failed you!" The villagers knelt outside the tent, tears streaming down their faces. "We misjudged people and let those wicked people succeed, almost harming you."
"We are sinners!"
"We don't deserve your salvation!"
Hearing the sound, Xu Yuehuai gently pulled back the curtain and stepped out of the tent. Her gentle gaze swept over the faces of each villager, finally settling on their bowed heads.
“You have suffered an undeserved calamity; those wicked people are the real culprits. You have no need to blame yourselves, and you should not bear this responsibility on your own shoulders.”
Upon hearing this, the villagers looked up, their eyes glistening with tears and hope. "You have saved our lives. Whatever you need us to do from now on, we will do it without hesitation!" they said firmly, as if declaring war on fate.
Xu Yuehuai knew that their trust and promise were more precious than any gold or silver. "Get up, folks. I remember your promise. I will come to you when I need it."
As Xu Yuehuai finished speaking, the villagers all stood up and bowed respectfully to her.
Seeing that the villagers had fully recovered, Xu Yuehuai couldn't help but think of how, behind all of this, it was all thanks to the Ghost Doctor's silent dedication and sacrifice, as well as the unwavering help from Yan Qing and Lu Li.
Not only did the villagers recover, but Qi Guze and others also gradually recovered during this period.
After seeing the villagers off, Xu Yuehuai returned to the shelter. She clapped her hands gently, "It's time for us to go back to the capital. There are still many things waiting for us to deal with there."
Bai Yu's brows were furrowed with deep worry: "I've been away from the capital for a while now, and I'm very concerned about it. I wonder how far the power struggle has gone."
"However, I have already laid my pieces, and the substitute should be able to stabilize the situation for the time being. But those who are perceptive will surely sense the strangeness in the wind, and I must go back in person to eliminate those hidden dangers one by one."
Upon hearing this, Qi Guze smiled faintly, his eyes gleaming with confidence and pride: "Brother Baiyu, we are not only friends but also comrades-in-arms. You are free to use my strength as you see fit. Perhaps my intelligence network and manpower can clear away many obstacles for you."
Upon hearing this, Bai Yu's eyes lit up, and he cupped his hands and said, "Brother Qi's words are exactly what I was thinking. Then I will respectfully accept your offer, and we will fight side by side to overcome these difficult times together."
The group immediately got to work, packing their belongings and checking their equipment.
At this moment, Xu Yuehuai stepped out of the tent and walked towards the Ghost Doctor in the distance. Under the moonlight, the Ghost Doctor's figure was indistinct, seemingly ethereal.
"Ghost Doctor, the villagers have gradually recovered. What are your plans next?" Xu Yuehuai's voice was gentle and sincere.
The Ghost Doctor turned around and said with a smile, "There are still many diseases in the villages near the capital that need to be treated. How can I stand idly by? Of course, I will follow you and continue my path as a healer."
Xu Yuehuai was grateful, but also felt a little guilty: "I will always remember your hard work during this time, senior. If you need anything, please feel free to ask, and I will do my best to help."
"Why are you being so formal again? If I really need anything, I'll just ask. Now, let's get ready to hit the road." The Ghost Doctor shrugged indifferently.
With everything ready, Yan Qing, Lu Li, Xiao Rui, and others led their respective teams, standing at the village entrance, torches flickering and illuminating their resolute faces.
Xu Yuehuai rode his horse to the front of the group and announced loudly, "Let's go back to the capital of Dongsang! The moon is shining brightly tonight, it's the perfect time for us to ride at full speed."
At a command, everyone mounted their horses, hooves thundered, dust billowed, and the group set off on their journey home. However, as night deepened, they were surprised to find that no matter how fast they sped, they seemed unable to escape the embrace of this mountain range.
Xu Yuehua frowned and took out a map to compare carefully: "We've clearly not gone the wrong way, so why do we feel like we're in a maze?"
Bei Ye took the map, examined it carefully, and said in a deep voice, "The map is accurate, but what we see before us is completely different from what is depicted on it. Could it be that someone has tampered with it?"
Upon hearing this, Bai Yu's eyes flashed with a cold glint: "If anyone dares to set up an ambush here, I will make them pay the price." As he spoke, he drew his long sword from his waist, the tip of the sword trembling slightly, as if it were ready to pierce the misty night sky at any moment.
Qi Guze remained extremely calm. After observing the surrounding situation, he concluded, "Perhaps this is not just a man-made obstacle, but rather that this mountain range itself possesses some unknown power."
Everyone was instantly startled, realizing the need to be on high alert and pay attention to any unusual activity nearby.
The night wind howled, and countless pairs of eyes seemed to be watching from the mountains and forests, making the journey home even more perilous.
Everyone was thinking about solutions, figuring out how to break through the current predicament and get everyone back to the capital smoothly.
Even now, with mountains of knives and seas of fire in front of them, they could not stop. After checking their surroundings and finding no hidden dangers, the group continued to gallop along the desolate ancient road.
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