Qi Guze glared angrily at the fake doctor: "Today, we'll settle this once and for all!"
The fake ghost doctor sneered, and his figure suddenly vanished from the spot. The next moment, he appeared in front of Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze, a dark power gathering in his hand, which he slammed down fiercely towards the two of them.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze were prepared; they nimbly dodged the mysterious man's attack. Then, they launched a counterattack together, their moves swift and their teamwork impeccable. Each attack forced the fake ghost doctor to retreat several steps.
However, the fake ghost doctor's strength should not be underestimated. He continuously released dark power, attempting to devour the two of them.
The dungeon was instantly filled with a dense aura of darkness, as if it were about to devour all the light.
Although Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze were exhausted, they still gritted their teeth and persevered.
Every encounter with the fake doctor left them feeling powerless, but they never gave up. They knew in their hearts that only by defeating the fake doctor could they completely free him and restore his freedom.
In the midst of the fierce battle, the Ghost Doctor suddenly regained consciousness for a moment. He saw Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze fighting to the death against the fake Ghost Doctor for his sake, and a strange sense of emotion welled up inside him. He struggled to regain control of his body, but found himself powerless, and his mind once again plunged into darkness…
Just then, the fake ghost doctor suddenly struck Xu Yuehuai in the back with a palm strike.
Xu Yuehuai was caught off guard and was hit, falling heavily to the ground.
"Ah Yue!" Qi Guze exclaimed in surprise and quickly helped Xu Yuehuai up, his eyes filled with worry and anger. "Are you alright?"
Xu Yuehuai quickly indicated that she was alright, but her face was pale. Qi Guze immediately darkened his expression and said to the guards beside him, "Go after him! The fake ghost doctor is injured; he can't have gone far. He dared to harm A-Yue, we'll dig three feet into the ground to find him!"
The guards obeyed and left, while Qi Guze turned around and hugged Xu Yuehua tightly in his arms, saying, "Ayue, hold on, I'll heal your wounds right away."
As he spoke, he began to transfer his internal energy and spiritual power to Xu Yuehuai. Xu Yuehuai felt a warm current slowly flowing into her body, and the pain gradually lessened. Her complexion also regained some color. Looking at Qi Guze's anxious yet determined eyes, a warm feeling welled up in her heart. "Thank you, Aze."
Qi Guze didn't say anything, he just held her tightly, as if he wanted to transfer all his strength to her. The two of them held each other quietly until the guards returned to report.
"I'm sorry, Your Highness, the fake ghost doctor injured many people and escaped. Our men are no match for him at all," the guard said.
Upon learning that the fake doctor had escaped, Qi Guze said, "He must be nearby. We'll send people to guard him in shifts around the clock!"
The guards quickly arranged for people to take turns on duty.
The night was as dark as ink. Xu Yuehuai stood by the window, his brows furrowed.
"Ah Yue, are you still thinking about the Ghost Doctor?" Qi Guze gently wrapped his arms around her waist from behind.
Xu Yuehuai said leisurely, "He's nearby; I can sense him."
Qi Guze knew that Xu Yuehuai's intuition was always accurate, but this matter seemed to be more troublesome: "You haven't had a proper rest for several days in a row, your body won't be able to take it."
“Aze, I’m worried about those patients.” Xu Yuehuai turned around and took Qi Guze’s hand. “Someone in the city has contracted a strange disease and can’t be in the sun during the day. I have to go to the clinic to take a look.”
Seeing the determination in Xu Yuehuai's eyes, Qi Guze knew he couldn't dissuade her, so he could only nod and say, "Okay, I'll go with you."
The two rode in a carriage and quietly made their way to the clinic through the back door of Tianxiang Tower. Inside the carriage, Qi Guze carefully put a curtain over Xu Yuehuai's head to shield her from any prying eyes.
Inside the clinic, patients came and went in a steady stream. Xu Yuehuai sat at her desk, carefully examining each patient and prescribing medicine. Her expression was focused and serious, as if she were racing against time, hoping to find a cure as soon as possible.
After a busy day, night fell and the clinic doors slowly closed.
Looking at the exhausted Xu Yuehuai, Qi Guze asked with concern, "What happened to those people? Did you notice anything amiss?"
Xu Yuehuai rubbed his aching temples and said in a deep voice, "Their bodies are severely depleted, and it's very likely that someone has drained their power. I need to observe them more before I can be sure."
Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Qi Guze's eyes: "How dare someone do such a thing on my turf? I will definitely not let them get away with it."
Xu Yuehuai gently held Qi Guze's hand and comforted him, "Don't worry, I'm here for you."
The next day, despite her exhaustion, Xu Yuehuai returned to the clinic. Qi Guze stood silently by her side, wiping the sweat from her forehead from time to time.
Suddenly, Xu Yuehuai noticed that one of the patients' conditions had become more serious.
She was about to go forward for a closer look when she was annoyed by the noise of the crowd in line.
"Why won't you let me see it first? I've been waiting in line here the whole time."
"Did that person give you some kind of benefit, Master?"
"Just because his condition is serious doesn't mean mine isn't."
"Is there no justice left?"
Isn't this discriminatory treatment?
Upon seeing this, Qi Guze immediately drew his sword, his sharp gaze sweeping over the crowd.
The crowd fell silent instantly, only daring to whisper among themselves.
After treating the seriously ill patient, Xu Yuehuai discovered that she had also been infected.
She was startled and immediately said to Qi Guze, "Don't come any closer, this disease is contagious."
Upon hearing this, the other patients fled the clinic in terror.
Qi Guze walked towards Xu Yuehuai without hesitation and hugged her tightly: "It doesn't matter if I get infected by you, I just want you to be safe."
Xu Yuehuai was deeply moved, tears welling up in her eyes: "You take care of this person alone, I'll go and refine the antidote."
Inside the pharmacy, Xu Yuehuai was concentrating intently on preparing the antidote.
Qi Guze stood guard outside the pharmacy, never leaving its side.
At that moment, everything around them seemed to stand still, leaving only their figures leaning on each other.
After a day and a night, the antidote was successfully prepared.
After Xu Yuehuai took the medicine, she discovered that the combination of the illness and the medicine had sealed her martial arts skills.
Her heart sank, but she didn't show it, only coughing lightly a few times.
Upon hearing the cough, Qi Guze rushed into the pharmacy and hugged Xu Yuehuai, asking, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Xu Yuehuai leaned against Qi Guze's chest and smiled weakly: "It's nothing, it's just that my martial arts are sealed."
Qi Guze felt a pang of pain in his heart upon hearing this, but he knew that the most important thing at this moment was to give Xu Yuehuai support and comfort: "It's alright, I will always protect you."
The two embraced tightly, their heartbeats seemingly merging into one.
After successfully developing the antidote, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze faced the sudden outbreak of the epidemic together. They not only successfully treated many patients but also gradually uncovered the source of the epidemic.
One night, as darkness fell, Lu Li rushed to the pharmacy, breaking the stillness of the night. He pushed open the door and immediately saw Xu Yuehuai, who had just rested, her eyes still showing signs of fatigue.
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