Before leaving, Gu Xinran told his eldest brother that if the fog cleared and they still hadn't returned, they didn't need to wait and could just leave a mark.
Under the guidance of Brother Falcon, everyone groped for more than an hour before walking out of the thick fog.
After visibility improved, everyone galloped north for half an hour and arrived at the foot of a cliff.
Behind the cascading waterfall, there was a hidden cave, and Qi Er led them inside.
I don’t know how they found this secret place, but it seems safe for the time being.
As soon as I entered the cave, I saw Doctor Ling spinning around in a panic. His usual sage-like appearance as an imperial physician was gone.
He was dirty, his face was haggard, and his white beard was stained with blood.
The moment he saw Gu Xinran, he rushed over as if he had found a savior, "Ran girl, you're finally here!"
"How's Brother Xiao? Are you injured too?"
Seeing that Dr. Ling was about to collapse, Gu Xinran became even more anxious.
Doctor Ling grabbed her arm and hurriedly led her into the cave. "I'm fine. Come with me to see Ming Zhan."
As he went deeper into the cave, Gu Xinran faintly heard the roar of a wild beast. The closer he got, the more terrifying it became. The hysterical roar sounded like the roar of a dragon!
Gu Xinran's mind focused, and she spoke in a trembling voice, "Is this Brother Xiao?"
Doctor Ling was helpless and resigned. "Yes, don't be disgusted when you see him later. He just lost consciousness. This time the poison attack is more severe and lasting than any other time."
"What's going on? Qi Er just said he was ambushed and poisoned."
"It's a long story. The Third Prince and his men are too cunning. This time, the person who placed the poison directly triggered the poison."
As they were talking, they came to a cave entrance blocked by a large rock. Qi Si, Qi Wu, and Qi Liu were lying on the hay beside the cave.
His clothes were stained with blood and he was bandaged in many places. He was as badly injured as Qi Da, but he could still open his eyes.
The roars inside were deafening. Gu Xinran couldn't imagine what kind of torture the person with a clear mind and a smile as bright as spring breeze had become.
She was heartbroken and quickly approached the boulder. Through the gap, she saw a scene that made her eyes burst with anger.
Xiao Mingzhan's limbs were bound with iron chains fixed to the cave wall. He struggled constantly, trying to break free. His wrists and ankles were rubbed until they bled, and in some severe injuries, the bones were visible.
His face was distorted, veins bulging, and he was roaring with all his might, like a monster crawling out of hell.
Gu Xinran didn't feel a bit of fear. She was so heartbroken that she could not breathe. Tears welled up in her eyes as she murmured, "Brother Xiao! Xiao Mingzhan!"
There was no response, so he raised his voice: "Ming Zhan, Ming Zhan!"
The giant beast paused for a moment and then fell into madness again.
No, if this goes on, people will die of exhaustion or blood loss sooner or later. We need to find a way!
Gu Xinran kept shouting in her heart: "Calm down! Calm down! Don't panic! We must first understand the situation before we can prescribe the right medicine."
Slowly calming down and stopping the tears, she looked at Doctor Ling, "Grandpa Ling, tell me about the situation. Didn't you use the Spirit Gathering Water in time after the poison attack? How did you deal with the poison attack before?"
Doctor Ling was satisfied to see that although Gu Xinran's eyes were red, she was not scared nor disgusted. He felt that Mingzhan's deep love for her was worthy.
He sighed and said, "Jinzhou Prefecture City was captured five days ago due to the pincer attack from the north and south by Ming Zhan and General Duan.
However, the Third Prince and Wang Kui fled into Yunqi Mountain with a group of people, and Ming Zhan led 500 imperial guards and secret guards to chase them into Lingxian Valley.
Unexpectedly, there were heavy troops ambushed here, which was their last trump card. The five hundred royal guards were almost wiped out, and Ming Zhan was seriously injured.
There were only a few people left on the other side, including an old and ugly witch. She shook the bell and chanted the spell, and Ming Zhan went crazy in an instant.
There was no time to use the Spirit Gathering Water, and the secret guards fought desperately to bring him back to this cave. Without the good medicine you gave them, they might have been killed or injured.
It also allowed the Third Prince's men to take the opportunity to escape."
Gu Xinran was terrified when she heard this. She knew nothing about witchcraft and could not think of a way to save the person.
"Your knockout pills and muscle softening powder have no effect on him? Can't you just knock him out?"
"It's useless. After the poison takes effect, it's the insect that controls your mind. You won't stop until you die, or until the insect is exhausted."
Gu Xinran listened to the hoarse roar and felt like an ant on a hot pan, unable to think of a solution.
"Grandpa Ling, you said I could save him, but how? How long did it take for the poison to subside in the past?"
Doctor Ling looked dejected, his eyes red as he said, "Usually it takes two hours, but this time it's almost five hours and it's still like this. I can't continue like this. I'll die."
Then Doctor Ling looked at Gu Xinran and seemed to be hesitant to speak. He opened his mouth several times but finally closed it.
At this moment, what can't be said? Gu Xinran asked directly: "Grandpa Ling, if you have any ideas, just say it."
He sighed deeply. "I'm just saying it. I won't force you. Did you notice just now? He reacted to your shouting for a split second. Could you risk going in and trying to wake him up, or take the opportunity to feed him the Spirit Gathering Water?"
It's very dangerous. You see, all the serious injuries on the secret guards were caused by him.
They were saved by giving them a bottle of spirit-gathering water.
Qi Da and Qi Er are considered to have minor injuries, so they can follow the falcon to find you."
Gu Xinran's eyes fell on several people. None of them could move. How could Qi Da's serious injury be considered light?
Looking at the shaky chain on the cave wall, if it got out of control, her small body wouldn't be able to withstand a single punch.
But he is the first man she has fallen in love with in her two lives combined, so she must save him. If that doesn't work, she can hide in space.
"Okay, I'll try, but no one can stay here. Come back in half an hour."
Xiao Ba and Xiao Mei said in unison: "No!"
Xiaomei put down Brother Falcon, who had fallen asleep with his eyes closed, and continued, "Master is in too much danger right now. I must go in with you..."
Xiao Ba looked at her small body, feeling very worried, and stood beside her. In his heart, Gu Xinran was as important as Xiao Mingzhan, or even more important.
"We must follow in to protect!"
Gu Xinran didn't want the space to be exposed, so she firmly refused, "No."
Doctor Ling asked doubtfully, "Why not? They can handle emergencies."
Gu Xinran hesitated for a moment and said perfunctorily: "I want to use the secret method, but someone is not working."
Doctor Ling knew that Gu Xinran was a person with a secret, and that was why he placed his hopes of saving Mingzhan on her.
But he was still worried about letting her face the crazy Xiao Mingzhan alone.
"Is it okay to cover your eyes and not look? If you're in danger, just shout and there's a chance I can save you."
"No, you have to retreat to a place where I can't see you."
Doctor Ling struggled for a while, but decided that saving people was more important. "Okay, let's retreat to the branch cave ten meters away. If anything happens, just shout loudly. Mingzhan is important, and you are just as precious."
Gu Xinran glanced at Xiao Ba and Xiao Mei who were about to continue to object, and said seriously: "Don't worry, I have a magic weapon to save my life!"
The two men had no choice but to nod. After they moved the huge rock at the entrance of the cave, creating a small gap large enough for people to enter, they quickly evacuated.
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