"Is your internal injury really almost healed?" Xu Yuehuai asked in surprise.
"Yes! I also find it incredibly amazing, but the flow of energy within my body is flawless, and my internal injuries are almost healed!" Qi Guze said with a smile.
Xu Yuehuai recalled, "I heard the doctor say that only red vine seeds have such miraculous medicinal effects, which can help people restore their vitality and heal internal injuries."
Qi Guze nodded: "Does this medicinal bath contain red vine seeds?"
"Perhaps it really is! I never expected this white-haired young man to use such precious medicinal herbs for you!"
Xu Yuehuai gasped, her eyes fixed on the spot where the white-haired youth was resting. She didn't know if he had heard what they were saying, but she really had to thank him properly.
The two continued chatting, discussing herbs, medicine, and Qi Guze's past. The moonlight, like water, bathed them, making everything seem so peaceful and beautiful.
On the morning of the second day, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze woke up together. They felt full of new energy, and Qi Guze's internal injuries had unknowingly healed. This was undoubtedly great news for them.
“We must find that white-haired young man and thank him properly,” Xu Yuehuai suggested, her eyes shining with gratitude.
Qi Guze nodded in agreement, "He used the precious medicine, red vine, and he is truly our benefactor."
The two immediately got up and searched for the mysterious white-haired youth. They searched the hut thoroughly but couldn't find him.
Just as they were feeling disappointed, a cold voice came from behind them, "You're looking for me?"
The two turned around and found the white-haired youth standing behind them, his eyes cold.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze immediately bowed to him to express their gratitude.
“Sir, we are extremely grateful for the red vine that saved us,” Xu Yuehuai said sincerely.
The white-haired youth shook his head casually, "That was just a small favor, nothing to worry about."
"We will always remember your kindness, sir, and will repay you when we have the opportunity in the future," Qi Guze said firmly.
The white-haired youth smirked coldly, "You don't need to repay me with anything. Just do your job well for me after you recover from your injuries."
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a glance, both seeing confusion in each other's eyes. But they also understood that now was not the time to press for answers.
"Rest assured, sir, we will do our utmost," Xu Yuehuai said solemnly.
The white-haired youth said nothing more and turned to leave. His figure appeared particularly lonely in the morning light, making Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze feel a strange sense of oppression.
"This white-haired youth is really strange," Xu Yuehuai couldn't help but mutter.
Qi Guze frowned. "He is indeed different from others, but I believe he is a good person."
Xu Yuehuai gave a wry smile. "Perhaps. Geniuses are always a bit eccentric."
The two didn't say anything more, but followed the white-haired youth's instructions and began to sort out the medicinal herbs.
They knew that the most important thing now was to recover their strength as soon as possible and then do as the white-haired youth asked.
Xu Yuehuai carefully arranged the medicinal herbs, occasionally touching them gently with her fingers, as if communicating with them.
Meanwhile, Qi Guze focused intently on selecting medicinal herbs, his sharp eyes allowing no room for error.
The two worked together seamlessly and quickly prepared a portion of the medicinal herbs. They felt their movements becoming increasingly skilled, as if it were an innate ability.
This reminded them of the remarkable qualities of the white-haired youth; perhaps behind every genius lies untold effort and dedication.
In the days that followed, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze continued to do things according to the white-haired youth's requirements.
They gradually discovered that they not only learned a lot of knowledge in the process, but also improved their physical fitness. All of this strengthened their belief that they should do more for the elderly.
Time flies like an arrow, and several months have passed in the blink of an eye. Qi Guze's internal injuries have fully healed, and he is filled with gratitude, attributing all of this to Xu Yuehuai and the white-haired youth.
Qi Guze had been secretly searching for birds these past few days, hoping to send a message out of the valley.
However, after observing them for several days, he discovered that the birds seemed to be bound by some force and were unable to fly out of the valley. Helpless, he had to abandon the idea.
"I wonder what happened to the Great Zhou Kingdom and the Wuling Kingdom after we disappeared?" Qi Guze was still very worried.
Xu Yuehuai advised from the side, "You have to trust Pei Xuan and the others. Even if we're not here, they can still temporarily stabilize the situation between the two countries."
"Um."
Qi Guze sighed silently, gazing into the distance with a deep look in his eyes.
One day, sunlight filtered through the leaves, dappling the tranquil valley. On this ordinary day, the mysterious white-haired youth appeared like a ghost, finding Qi Guze and Xu Yuehuai.
There was a hint of cunning in his eyes, as if they held countless unfathomable secrets.
The white-haired youth approached the two, a faint, almost imperceptible smile playing on his lips. He gazed at Qi Guze and said in a deep voice, "I need your help to collect an extremely rare herb."
Qi Guze and Xu Yuehuai looked at each other, their eyes filled with determination. They knew the importance of this mission and, without the slightest hesitation, had already made their decision.
Qi Guze clenched his fist and replied firmly, "We will definitely find that herb and complete this mission."
His eyes gleamed with decisiveness and resolve, as if no difficulty could hinder his progress. Xu Yuehua nodded gently, her eyes equally filled with fearlessness and courage.
She knew that what the white-haired young man had asked them to do was no simple matter, but in order to repay his life-saving grace, she had to do it no matter how dangerous it was.
So, Qi Guze and Xu Yuehuai set off on the rugged mountain road, their backs standing out resolutely in the sunlight.
This herb grows on the other side of the valley, where the mountain paths are rugged and fraught with danger. The paths are winding, overgrown with weeds, and occasionally frequented by wild animals.
The two proceeded cautiously, with birdsong occasionally drifting from the depths of the woods, stirring a ripple in Qi Guze's heart.
Just as they were about to reach the herb garden, a huge python suddenly darted out of the woods and blocked their path.
The python had bloodshot eyes and a cruel smile on its lips, as if it were the guardian of this valley. Qi Guze and Xu Yuehuai felt a chill run down their spines, but they both knew that they could not retreat now.
Qi Guze gripped the soft sword in his hand tightly, staring intently at the python, and reached out to protect Xu Yuehuai behind him.
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