The capital city returned to tranquility, but Xu Yuehuai felt increasingly uneasy.
Although the acid rain disaster had subsided, the people in the city were still suffering from the disease.
The pain was like a maggot clinging to the bone, and it was never relieved.
Xu Yuehuai felt a huge weight pressing on her heart. After much deliberation, she resolutely returned to the pharmacy and threw herself into the alchemy furnace, preparing to refine the antidote.
Inside the medicine hut, in the alchemy furnace, the flames leaped continuously, quickly reaching the required temperature.
She buried herself in the "Secret Manual of Medicine," trying to find the best combination of medicinal herbs to concoct a successful antidote.
However, after searching for a long time and trying again and again, she failed almost every time!
Xu Yuehuai did not give up. She knew that now that the Ghost Doctor was not around, only she could help solve this predicament.
After repeated experiments, Xu Yuehuai's alchemy furnace finally emitted a unique medicinal fragrance, a scent so refreshing that it drew people closer.
It contains an endless life force, and just by smelling it, you can tell that the elixir inside is extraordinary.
"Success or failure hinges on this moment!"
She slowly opened the alchemy furnace, and with a whoosh, a wave of heat rushed out. Then, she saw a crystal-clear pill emitting a faint blue light within the white smoke.
"It really worked!"
Xu Yuehuai picked up the pill and exclaimed excitedly.
Xu Yuehuai found someone to test the elixir, and after that person took it, the plague in his body was immediately brought under control.
"Your Highness! It works!"
The man looked at Xu Yuehuai with tears of gratitude, his body trembling uncontrollably, tears welling up in his eyes.
"If it works, then the people are saved!"
"You, distribute these to the people of the city!"
She then ordered her guards to send the pills to various parts of the capital city to distribute to the people suffering from the disease. After taking the pills, those who were afflicted by the plague gradually regained their previous vitality.
"Your Highness! Thank you for saving us from this dire situation!"
"Thank you for your hard work day and night!"
"We were blind before and misunderstood you!"
After the people recovered from their illnesses, they all flocked to Xu Yuehuai's residence, carrying various flowers, fruits, and some precious ingredients.
"No need to thank me. Only when you recover can our Great Zhou have a bright future!"
"Everyone, please go back. I can't accept your things."
Xu Yuehuai smiled as she saw the people off, but as she turned away, she suddenly felt something was wrong with her body; she felt uneasy and her steps were unsteady.
Could it be due to fatigue from working hard for the past few days?
At first, Xu Yuehuai didn't think much of it and instead took a good rest.
But after a few days, the feeling became stronger and stronger, and it didn't get better at all!
Her skin has now turned pale, and the color of her pupils has become grayish-white.
Her once nimble hands were now trembling uncontrollably!
"What...what strange disease have I contracted?"
She instantly had a bad feeling.
Perhaps, during the process of refining the antidote, she inadvertently came into contact with some kind of medicine and is now suffering a backlash?
To avoid worrying Qi Guze, Xu Yuehuai avoided him and locked herself in a secret room.
In the secret room, Xu Yuehuai sat on a jade platform, closed her eyes and focused her mind, examining the abnormality within her body.
But the force that destroyed her body was very cunning. Every time she was about to touch its tail, it would instantly disappear into a hidden place and vanish without a trace!
She gritted her teeth and pondered various methods. In the end, she went to search for clues in the "Secret Manual of Medicine".
Unfortunately, no relevant records or descriptions can be found in the "Secret Canon of Medicine".
She didn't have time to wait any longer; the abnormality in her body had spread to her heart, and she had to try to save herself no matter what.
So, Xu Yuehuai opened the alchemy furnace, preparing to refine a medicine that could dispel the strange power within her body.
The flames of the alchemy furnace burned brightly, and various medicinal herbs were laid out on the table beside it.
After taking a deep breath, Xu Yuehuai placed the herbs into the alchemy furnace in order.
Every step was complex and fraught with danger. She had to constantly monitor the balance and interaction between the herbs and their medicinal properties, and also be wary of the sudden outburst of the strange power within her body.
Despite the immense pressure, Xu Yuehuai maintained her composure and, three days later, successfully refined "Qingling Powder"!
"Qingling Powder" has a faint, refreshing fragrance that invigorates the mind and helps to gradually calm the body's internal energy.
Xu Yuehuai looked at the "Qingling Powder" for a while, gritted her teeth, and swallowed it in one gulp.
Time passed second by second, and she felt the changes within her body; however, things did not go as she wished!
The strange power within his body not only did not dissipate, but became even more violent and difficult to control!
"Ahhh!"
Her body felt like it was about to explode, and endless pain and torment swept over her!
No! She cannot give in like this!
Xu Yuehuai was unwilling to accept his defeat; he was certain there was still a way to suppress the alien force!
But this place has been affected, so she needs to leave quickly and find a secluded place.
After thinking for a moment, she went to a secret chamber deep inside the underground palace.
Entering the depths of the secret chamber, she closed the massive stone door, instantly isolating herself from the outside world.
"Ah Yue! No!" Qi Guze's voice was also shut out.
Xu Yuehuai thought she was hallucinating. How could her Aze have found this place?
She walked around the secret room and saw that it was filled with books and relics.
These things, whether broken or intact, are the result of the passage of time, containing the wisdom and experience of our predecessors and sages, and are also valuable resources for her to find a way to heal herself!
As she perused the ancient texts, she suddenly discovered that they contained many long-lost alchemy and medical techniques!
"I never expected to find so much treasure here!"
After searching through them, Xu Yuehuai discovered that a mysterious cultivation technique called "Ling Shu Jue" was hidden in those ancient books!
"This technique can guide the flow and circulation of spiritual energy within the user's body!"
To a certain extent, it can even cure illnesses and prolong life!
Xu Yuehuai's heart stirred, and he immediately and quickly checked the "Ling Shu Jue".
Now, with little time left for her, she immediately embarked on an arduous and extraordinary journey of cultivation.
However, the records in ancient books are not particularly clear, and there are some incomplete parts.
If one rashly practices according to incomplete ancient texts, there is a high chance of going astray and becoming possessed by evil spirits.
But standing still only leads to certain death.
Rather than waiting to die, it's better to take a gamble.
"I'll give it my all!" Xu Yuehuai gathered all her loose hair into a bun at the back of her head, closed her eyes, and sat in the center of the open space to meditate and regulate her breathing.
Time passed slowly, and she guided the flow of the magical energy within her body, trying to gather all the magical energy in her dantian, and then slowly spread it out of her meridians to complete a full cycle.
Unfortunately, Xu Yuehuai suddenly felt that the power within her body was depleted, and she was somewhat powerless.
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