The Ghost Doctor, like a phantom in the night, quietly followed Xu Yuehuai's light steps and stepped into the majestic and solemn palace.
Their target was the White Feather Palace, shrouded in mystery, where a king lay quietly on his bed, his face as pale as paper, his breath so faint it was almost imperceptible.
The Ghost Doctor slowly walked to the bedside, his eyes instantly becoming deep and focused, as if he could see through the intricate life force within Bai Yu's body. He reached out and gently placed his hand on Bai Yu's pulse, feeling the faint yet indomitable life force.
“Your situation is very complicated; I didn’t expect it to have dragged on to this point.”
"But thankfully, I've arrived."
Then, he took out a box of silver needles from his sleeve. The silver needles danced between his nimble fingers as if they had come to life.
He took a deep breath, his fingers trembled slightly, and the silver needles streaked through the air like shooting stars, precisely piercing into various acupoints on Bai Yu's body.
Each needle seemed to carry the Ghost Doctor's hopes and beliefs, weaving an invisible net of life that slowly pulled Bai Yu back from the abyss of death.
As the silver needles pierced his skin, Bai Yu's body began to tremble slightly, and his originally pale face gradually regained a rosy hue. It was a vitality emanating from within, as if a mysterious power was coursing through his body, dispelling the shadow of death.
After a while, Bai Yu slowly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with gratitude and respect for the Ghost Doctor. He said softly, "Ghost Doctor, I never thought I would have to rely on you again this time."
The Ghost Doctor smiled slightly and nodded, his eyes revealing determination and confidence. He said, "It is my duty to serve Your Majesty. However, the antidote will take some time to be prepared."
"Alright, I know this antidote is indeed difficult to prepare, but it's alright, go ahead and do it."
Bai Yu nodded slightly upon hearing this, indicating his understanding. He knew the Ghost Doctor's medical skills were superb, and that developing the antidote would take time; he was willing to wait patiently.
Afterwards, Xu Yuehuai and the Ghost Doctor left the palace and came to a dark and mysterious secret room.
Xu Yuehuai took out a delicate little bottle from her bosom and handed it to the Ghost Doctor. She said in a low voice, "This is a sample of 'Shadow Powder,' you can take it and study it."
"Yes, with this I believe I will be able to formulate the antidote soon."
The Ghost Doctor took the small bottle, a glint of excitement in his eyes. He knew this poison was extremely rare and difficult to deal with, but he believed he had the ability to develop an antidote.
In the dim light of the secret room, the Ghost Doctor's figure appeared exceptionally mysterious. He slowly turned around, preparing to leave, but suddenly stopped, his gaze falling on Xu Yuehuai, his brows furrowing slightly, as if he had sensed something unusual.
"Bai Yu seems a little different than before. Has anything unusual happened to him recently?" The Ghost Doctor's tone was tinged with inquiry and vigilance.
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai frowned. After a moment of contemplation, she shook her head. "I noticed it too. He is indeed a little different, but I haven't found anything obvious."
"Perhaps we haven't found the crucial clue yet. However, I believe we will definitely find the evidence." The Ghost Doctor nodded, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.
Xu Yuehuai remained silent. He knew the Ghost Doctor was right, but they needed more clues to uncover the secret behind Bai Yu. She took a deep breath and looked up at the Ghost Doctor, "You must be extra careful while you're in the palace these days."
The Ghost Doctor smiled slightly, a hint of warmth flashing in his eyes, "You too."
After saying that, he turned and left the secret room, his figure gradually disappearing at the end of the dimly lit corridor.
Left alone in the secret room, Xu Yuehuai felt a nameless worry welling up inside her. She knew that in the days to come, they would face even more hardships and dangers.
But she also believes that as long as they work together, they will be able to uncover the truth and safeguard the justice and faith in their hearts.
She sighed, stood up, and walked out of the secret room.
Night had fallen, and the palace lights shone dimly and quietly. She knew the road ahead was long, but she was prepared to face the storms ahead!
In the days that followed, the Ghost Doctor, like a solitary explorer, locked himself in his secret chamber, engaging in a thrilling battle with the antidote for "Shadow Powder." He was like a hunter obsessed with treasure, searching for clues in a vast sea of medical books, each reading akin to unearthing ancient wisdom.
He tried various herbs and formulas, and each failure felt like a cold arrow piercing his heart, but the Ghost Doctor never gave up. He firmly believed that as long as he kept trying, he would eventually find the door to success.
So he continued to adjust the proportions of the medicinal materials, tried different processing methods, and even used his own body to test the efficacy of the medicine.
With each experiment, he seemed to brush past death, but he never felt the slightest fear.
"How did I fail again?" he muttered to himself, his eyes gleaming with an indomitable spirit.
"Why is it still not working?" He frowned, his heart filled with doubt and resentment.
"Where exactly is the deficiency?" He kept reflecting and adjusting, as if he were waging a silent battle with fate.
"I will definitely find the final antidote." He clenched his fists, making up his mind.
"Hiss... The poison in this Shadow Powder is really too strong. I almost couldn't hold on."
However, he failed many times, almost losing his life. His face turned bluish-purple, and many toxins accumulated in his body, but he bit his tongue tightly to maintain his last bit of consciousness.
...
Finally, after countless attempts and failures, the Ghost Doctor found a breakthrough.
"Hahaha! I finally succeeded this time! All those failures weren't for nothing!"
"Looks like my skill level hasn't declined too much!"
"We've finally found the antidote!"
He successfully developed an antidote, a liquid that emitted a faint fragrance and seemed to contain the power of life!
Immediately afterwards, the Ghost Doctor, carrying the precious antidote, hurriedly entered Bai Yu's bedchamber.
"Your Majesty, please take the antidote immediately."
"Okay." Bai Yu nodded calmly.
The Ghost Doctor gently helped Bai Yu up and slowly fed him the antidote. As the antidote went down his throat, Bai Yu's body seemed to be awakened by a magical power. His originally pale face gradually regained its rosy color, and a warm current flowed through his body, dispelling his previous weakness and powerlessness.
As Bai Yu's complexion gradually returned to normal and his breathing became steady and strong, the Ghost Doctor was filled with joy and pride. He felt as if he were seeing a flower of life blooming in his hands.
Xu Yuehuai stood aside, witnessing all of this, and finally felt relieved.
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