Han Bin's eyelids twitched when he saw the old doctor's expression change. "Doctor, my son..."
The old doctor didn't say anything.
Nao Nao's heart also jumped into her throat.
After a while, the old doctor finally removed his hand from Nao Nao's wrist. "Young man, what do you do for a living?"
"I'm a soldier."
"Have you been to the south?"
"I've been there."
Did you run into anyone there?
"No."
Are you sure?
"Yes. We're going to a primeval forest."
The old doctor frowned even more deeply. "This is troublesome."
Han Bin's eyelids twitched even more violently: "Doctor, what's wrong with my son?"
"Your son has been bewitched."
Han Bin's expression changed instantly: "Gu?!"
"Um."
Nao Nao's complexion was actually a little better than before. Being afflicted by a Gu was better than having pre-existing health problems. Although... although the outcome was the same anyway. "Doctor, can the Gu I'm afflicted with be cured?"
"I don't know. I'm not good at this."
Han Bin: "Doctor, can you help us think of a solution? I am Wang Xiaoman's husband. He is my and Xiaoman's son."
The old doctor thought for a moment. "I know someone who has done some research in this area. However, he doesn't want others to know that he does this research."
Han Bin: "Don't worry. We definitely won't tell anyone about this."
Nao Nao: "Don't worry. My dad and I are both soldiers."
"Okay. I'll go ask him. You guys wait here for a bit."
Han Bin: "Thank you for your help."
"It's no trouble at all."
The old doctor had just left his house when he saw Xiaoman standing at the corner. He thought for a moment and understood. "Did you secretly follow them here?"
"Yes. They didn't tell me because they didn't want me to worry."
"Do you know what's wrong with your son now?"
"Know."
"Then come with me to find my old friend." The old doctor knew that since Xiaoman already knew about Naonao's illness and still showed up, he must want to go with him to find the person who knew Gu magic.
Okay. Thanks.
"Don't be so polite with me. Let's go."
"good."
After more than half an hour, the old doctor stopped in front of a small courtyard: "We're here. Let's go in."
Xiaoman didn't move. "Go in and ask him. If he's willing to see me, then I'll go in."
"good."
The old doctor pushed open the door and called out, "Old Gu, come out."
Hearing the old doctor's voice, Old Gu put down what he was holding and came out of the house. Old Gu was in his sixties, wore glasses, and looked very refined. If Old Gu walked down the street, people would definitely think he was a university professor. "What brings you here?"
"I've come to see if you've been eaten by those bugs you've been raising."
Old Gu smiled and said, "Sit down. Let me pour you a glass of water."
"Hmm." Old Gu kept a lot of insects in his house. The old doctor didn't like insects, so he always sat in the yard whenever he came.
Old Gu poured a cup of tea for the old doctor.
The old doctor took a sip. "I met a young woman when I was in reformatory. Today, her husband brought her son to see me. At first, I didn't realize her son was sick. I thought they were just having fun. Later, her son told me about his symptoms, and then I realized he was indeed sick. Guess what he has?"
“Even you couldn’t tell,” Old Gu pushed up his glasses, “and now you’ve come here to me. Then… he’s been bewitched.”
"Yes. I brought his mother with me. Don't worry, they definitely won't tell anyone about you."
Old Gu smiled and said, "Since you've brought them here, let them in."
"Okay." The old doctor called out loudly towards the door, "Xiaoman, come in."
Xiaoman walked in from the doorway. "Hello, sorry to bother you."
Old Gu pointed to the chair: "Sit."
"good."
After Xiaoman sat down, the old doctor told Lao Gu about Naonao's condition.
After listening, Lao Gu looked at Xiao Man and said, "Your son is having a bit of bad luck. If I'm not mistaken, your son has probably been poisoned by someone else's loyalty Gu."
Xiaoman frowned. "Can you solve this?"
Old Gu shook his head. "I've only heard of this kind of Gu."
"Do you know how to cure this kind of poison?"
"have no idea."
"Do you know anyone who can cure this kind of curse?"
"I don't know. However, the origin of Gu is in the south. Your son has been to the south. So, your son was most likely infected with Gu in the south. Since he was infected in the south, you should go and look for him there."
"Okay." Xiaoman took out a wad of cash from her pocket and placed it on the table. "Thank you! This is the consultation fee."
Old Gu pushed the money back. "I don't want precious gold."
Xiaoman understood immediately. "You want to come south with us?"
"Yes. I've always wanted to visit the birthplace of Gu, but I've never had the chance."
“You have expertise in Gu, so I would be happy to take you there. However, I don’t know much about Gu, and I’m afraid I won’t be able to protect you.”
Old Gu smiled and said, "It's nothing. My children are all married, and my wife has passed away. Now I just want to learn more about Gu."
"Then you should talk to your children about it. If they agree to you going, I will take you with me."
“Okay.” Old Gu immediately stood up from the stool. “I’ll go ask them now.”
"Okay. But you'll have to have your children tell me themselves."
"no problem."
A little while later, Old Gu returned with her children. Old Gu introduced them to Xiao Man. After the introductions, Old Gu looked at her children and said, "Tell Xiao Man that you're willing to let me go south with her."
Old Gu's children said, "Xiaoman, we'd like to let our father go to the South with you."
Xiaoman smiled. "I don't know much about Gu. Therefore, I cannot guarantee your father's safety."
Old Gu's children said, "It's alright. My father's greatest wish was to go to the birthplace of Gu and learn about the true Gu techniques. We should thank you for helping us fulfill my father's wish. Even if something happens to my father, we won't blame you."
Xiaoman looked at Lao Gu: "When are you planning to go?"
"Let's go now."
"Aren't you going to tidy up?"
"Need not."
When Lao Gu's children heard that he was about to leave, they immediately said, "Dad, what about your bugs..."
"Oh dear!" Old Gu slapped his forehead. "I got so excited that I forgot about them. Xiaoman, wait a minute, I'll go get my bugs."
"Okay. Take your time packing."
After Lao Gu entered the house, Xiao Man looked at Lao Gu's children and said, "My son has been poisoned by a curse. I've come seeking medical help. Your father suggested that I go south to find someone to remove the curse from my son. I will do everything I can to ensure your father's safety."
Old Gu's eldest son wiped his face: "We don't blame you. We knew this day would come sooner or later after my mother died."
Old Gu's youngest daughter said angrily, "Do you know why our answers were so synchronized just now?"
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