However, a practical problem confronted her: she wanted to open that sealed room and explore its secrets.
However, the door to the room was tightly closed, as if an invisible barrier was blocking her out.
She tried to push the door hard, but it wouldn't budge. She discovered that the door required a specific tool to open.
Xu Yuehuai sighed helplessly. She knew she couldn't open the door now. She could only retrace her steps, return to Anshou Palace first, and then search for suitable tools. She didn't want to give up; she knew this secret chamber must hold an important secret, and she was determined to find the answer.
So she turned and walked toward the exit. Her steps were firm and strong. She knew her adventure had only just begun, but she was not afraid, because she believed she could overcome all difficulties and find the truth.
On the way back to Anshou Palace, Xu Yuehuai's heart was filled with anticipation and unease.
She hopes to find the tools to unlock the mystery of the locked room and uncover the stranger's true identity; she is uneasy because she doesn't know what difficulties and challenges she will face next.
However, she did not back down, but instead walked firmly on the road ahead.
Upon returning to Anshou Palace, Xu Yuehuai didn't rest for a moment and immediately threw herself into the task of finding the tool. Her heart was filled with determination and anticipation, hoping to find a key or tool that could open that mysterious door. She knew that behind this door might lie important secrets, perhaps even concerning the fate of the entire four kingdoms.
Xu Yuehuai searched everywhere in the palace, carefully examining every corner, every drawer, and even every seemingly insignificant little object.
She flipped through ancient books, searching for possible clues, while also pondering the structure and mechanism of the door.
After some effort, she finally found a seemingly suitable key in an old wooden box!
The key was ancient and mysterious, engraved with intricate patterns and symbols. Xu Yuehuai examined it closely, sensing a strong, mysterious power. She believed that this key held the key to opening that door.
Holding the key, Xu Yuehuai returned to the basement. Standing before the tightly closed door, she felt a mix of nervousness and anticipation. She took a deep breath, composed herself, and gently inserted the key into the lock.
With a "click," the door lock was opened!
Xu Yuehuai's heart leaped with joy. She gently pushed open the door and stepped into the secret room. The air inside was damp and chilly, making her feel somewhat oppressed. However, Xu Yuehuai did not back down. She bravely stepped forward, determined to uncover the truth behind this secret.
As she entered the secret room, her gaze was immediately drawn to a person bound by chains. The person was dressed in black, with disheveled hair and a pale face, clearly severely injured. His eyes were filled with despair and helplessness, which pained Xu Yuehuai.
Xu Yuehuai stepped forward and carefully examined the man's condition.
When they parted his hair, they discovered that his face looked very familiar!
"Ghost Doctor! What are you doing here?"
Why are we being treated so cruelly here?
However, the Ghost Doctor's voice was hoarse, and he could only utter a few "ah ah ah" sounds, unable to say anything at all.
"Don't speak yet, let me heal your wounds!"
Xu Yuehuai then examined his injuries and found that they were very serious, including both external and internal injuries.
She was taken aback. He was originally from Dongsang, so how could he have been so badly injured in his own country? Who had hurt him? And who had he offended?
Xu Yuehuai stood in the dimly lit secret room, her face filled with determination and resolve. Her eyes shone with an indomitable light, as if she were the only source of light in this darkness.
Although her hands were covered in dust and blood, she still held the medicine and tools steadily, and every movement was meticulous and allowed no mistakes.
The Ghost Doctor leaned against the corner of the wall, his face still pale, but the gratitude in his eyes was like the warm spring sun, warming the entire secret room. He looked at Xu Yuehuai as if he saw a ray of dawn in his life.
After a period of treatment, the Ghost Doctor's injuries gradually improved. His complexion began to regain its rosy hue, and his eyes showed a hint of gratitude and tenderness.
However, Xu Yuehuai wanted to open the chains to save the Ghost Doctor from this secret room, but found herself powerless to do so.
He shook his head slightly and said in a weak voice, "Miss Xu, you don't need to worry about me. The chains here are extraordinary; you can't untie them."
Xu Yuehuai seemed not to hear him; her eyes were fixed only on the chains and the Ghost Doctor's pained expression. She gently stroked the cold chains, as if searching for their weakness. Her brows were furrowed, her lips tightly pressed together, her expression focused and serious.
"I will definitely find a way to open these chains!" Xu Yuehuai's voice was firm and powerful, as if she was encouraging herself and telling the Ghost Doctor that she would not give up.
The Ghost Doctor looked at her, a flicker of emotion in his eyes. He knew this young woman had already sacrificed so much to save him. He didn't want her to suffer any longer, so with all his might, he gestured for her to leave.
However, Xu Yuehuai seemed oblivious to his gestures; her eyes were fixed solely on the iron chain. She continued her search, hoping to find a flaw. Her fingers lightly traced the chain, each touch giving her a deeper understanding of its construction.
Time seemed to freeze at that moment, with only Xu Yuehuai and the Ghost Doctor present, along with the cold iron chains.
Xu Yuehuai's breathing gradually became rapid, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. However, she did not stop what she was doing. She believed that as long as she did not give up, she would definitely find a way to open the chains.
The Ghost Doctor looked at her, his eyes filled with emotion and admiration. Xu Yuehuai now possessed not only extraordinary medical skills but also an indomitable spirit.
He couldn't help but think of his younger self, when he too was constantly striving to save lives and challenging himself.
Time ticked by, and Xu Yuehuai continued her efforts to unlock the chains. Her fingers were raw and bleeding from the chains, yet she seemed oblivious to the pain, focused solely on her search.
Finally, through her relentless efforts, she found the chain's weakness. With a strong pull, the cold chain loosened slightly in her hands. A joyful smile spread across Xu Yuehuai's face; she knew she had succeeded.
"Almost there! I'll be able to get you out soon!"
Xu Yuehuai did not stop what she was doing; she continued to pull hard on the iron chain.
The Ghost Doctor stared intently at her, and as he watched the blood drip from her hand, a pang of sorrow gripped his heart.
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