A strange unease welled up in Xu Yuehuai's heart. She took a deep breath and tried to calm her inner turmoil.
The sudden appearance of "Bei Ye" undoubtedly added more uncertainties to this trip to Dong Sang Kingdom.
She gently opened the window and looked down at the street below, but the figure had already disappeared into the bustling crowd, vanishing without a trace like smoke.
Xu Yuehuai knew that she could not stay here any longer. She had to find "Bei Ye" as soon as possible to find out why he was here and what his intentions were.
She quickly gathered her thoughts and prepared to leave Tianxiang Tower.
However, just as she was about to step out of the room, a strange fragrance wafted over, so rich and unique that it made her stop in her tracks.
She looked in the direction of the fragrance and saw a bustling market not far away, with people coming and going in an endless stream.
Xu Yuehuai's heart stirred, and she decided to go to the market to find out. She walked through the bustling crowd and came to a stall filled with all kinds of medicinal herbs.
The medicinal herbs on the stall came in various shapes and sizes; some were brightly colored, while others had a faint luster, and all looked quite extraordinary.
The stall owner was a kind-looking old man. When he saw Xu Yuehuai stop, he greeted her warmly, "Young lady, you've come to the right place. This is the best medicinal herb stall in the entire market. Whatever medicinal herbs you need, I have them here."
Xu Yuehuai smiled slightly, her gaze sweeping across the stall before finally settling on a strangely shaped herb.
The herb had long, slender, sword-like leaves that were a vibrant, emerald green and emitted a faint, pleasant fragrance.
A thought struck her, and she asked, "What is the name of this herb? And what are its miraculous effects?"
The stall owner chuckled, "Young lady, you have a good eye. This herb is called 'Sword Heart Grass,' an extremely rare medicinal material. It can not only clear the mind and improve eyesight, detoxify and heal injuries, but also enhance one's internal strength. It's just a pity that it's so rare and hard to find."
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai's heart stirred. She knew that this Sword Heart Grass held extraordinary significance for her.
She pondered for a moment and asked, "How much silver does this Sword Heart Grass cost?"
The stall owner held up five fingers and laughed, "This Sword Heart Grass is priceless, but I only want five thousand taels of silver from you."
Xu Yuehua nodded and took out a silver note from his pocket, handing it to the stall owner.
"You're so generous, young lady! The Sword Heart Grass is yours!"
The stall owner took the silver note, a satisfied smile on his face, and carefully handed the Sword Heart Grass to Xu Yuehuai.
Xu Yuehuai accepted the Sword Heart Grass, secretly rejoicing. She knew she had struck gold this time; the value of this Sword Heart Grass far exceeded five thousand taels of silver.
Just as she was about to leave the stall, she suddenly heard a familiar voice calling out, "Miss Xu!"
Xu Yuehuai looked in the direction of the sound and saw a man in a blue robe walking towards her.
The man was handsome and had an extraordinary air about him; he was none other than the Ghost Doctor!
Xu Yuehuai was overjoyed to see the Ghost Doctor and quickly went to greet him: "Ghost Doctor, what are you doing here?"
The Ghost Doctor smiled and said, "Miss Xu, how have you been? I have come to Dongsang Kingdom on the orders of the Prince to lend you a hand."
Xu Yuehuai was touched upon hearing this, "So it was Aze."
The Ghost Doctor nodded and said, "Yes. The Prince knew this journey was extremely dangerous, so he specifically sent me to secretly assist him."
Xu Yuehuai was extremely grateful; Qi Guze's concern meant a great deal to her.
She smiled and said, "With Brother Lin's help, this trip will definitely go much more smoothly."
The Ghost Doctor smiled slightly and said, "Miss Xu, you flatter me. However, we must proceed with caution, as there are undercurrents and hidden dangers lurking in Dong Sang."
Xu Yuehuai agreed, and suggested, "Let's find a place to sit down and talk."
The Ghost Doctor nodded in agreement and led Xu Yuehuai to a secluded teahouse.
After the two sat down, the Ghost Doctor asked, "Miss Xu, did you discover anything unusual during your trip?"
Xu Yuehuai pondered for a moment and said, "I have discovered that there seems to be a mysterious force secretly controlling everything in Dongsang. This force is extremely powerful and strange, making it difficult to fathom."
Upon hearing this, the Ghost Doctor frowned and said, "Indeed, there is a mysterious force operating in the shadows within Dongsang. I have been investigating this for some time now, but I have been unable to find the source of this force."
"Do you have any other clues?" Xu Yuehuai asked.
The Ghost Doctor shook his head and said, "Not yet. However, I have already deployed some people in Dongsang, and I believe we will make some discoveries soon."
"That's good. We need to be careful and not let that mysterious force detect our presence." Xu Yuehuai took a sip of tea, pondering the next steps.
As the two were talking, they suddenly heard a commotion outside.
Xu Yuehuai and the Ghost Doctor exchanged a glance, their hearts tightening. They knew that a bloody storm was about to erupt in Dongsang.
Just then, a voice came from outside the door: "Murder!"
Xu Yuehuai and the Ghost Doctor were alarmed upon hearing this; they both understood that someone was deliberately causing trouble. They exchanged a glance and decided to go out and see what was going on.
They walked out of the teahouse and saw that the street was in complete chaos.
A group of masked men were frantically chasing and killing innocent civilians; the scene was horrific.
As night fell, the capital of Dongsang was shrouded in a somber atmosphere.
Xu Yuehuai gripped his long sword tightly, surveying the chaotic battlefield ahead.
The masked men surged in like a tide, each with empty eyes and mechanical movements, as if controlled by some force.
"Who exactly are these people?" Xu Yuehuai asked the ghost doctor beside her, her voice revealing undisguised anxiety.
The Ghost Doctor frowned and shook his head slightly: "They are not ordinary assassins, but puppets controlled by some kind of evil magic. We must first find the source of their control."
"Then we have no choice but to defeat them first!" Xu Yuehuai roared, drawing her longsword, its cold light flashing. She moved like lightning, instantly plunging into the crowd; wherever her sword pointed, masked men fell.
The Ghost Doctor followed closely behind, his techniques even more unpredictable, each strike incredibly precise, as if he could see through every weakness of his enemies. The two worked together seamlessly, quickly forcing the group of masked men to retreat.
However, just as the two were about to achieve victory, a strange flute melody suddenly rang out. The flute music was eerie and terrifying, as if it could penetrate one's soul, sending chills down one's spine.
"It's that mysterious power!" Xu Yuehuai was startled, and the momentum of her sword strike slowed down slightly. She turned to look at the Ghost Doctor, only to see that his expression had also become serious.
"We need to retreat first," the Ghost Doctor said in a deep voice. "This force is too strange; we need to revise our plan."
Xu Yuehua nodded, took a deep breath, and swung her sword to repel a masked man who charged at her. The two moved swiftly, retreating from the battlefield and leading the wounded civilians to a relatively safe place.
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