"How can that be?" Shen Zhiyi said anxiously. "The Third Prince is searching for you everywhere. If you go to the Third Prince's residence alone, aren't you just courting death?"
"I disagree!"
However, if it's just one medicinal herb, there must be other ways to use it.
She refused to believe that it wasn't available elsewhere.
Zhang De sensed something amiss, and suddenly looked at Duan Xingzhi, exclaiming in shock, "You...you are Night Owl?!"
Duan Xingzhi simply tore off the human skin mask.
He glanced sideways at Zhang De and said in a cold voice, "Remember my face."
“I’m going to the Third Prince’s residence to get medicine. If she’s here and suffers even the slightest harm, I’ll take your head if I’m alive, and I’ll become a vengeful ghost to haunt you if I die.”
His cold eyes were filled with murderous intent.
Zhang De was so frightened that he fell onto the armchair.
"Don't worry..." he said, his lips trembling. "I will definitely take good care of Dr. Shen."
Duan Xingzhi turned around and looked at Shen Zhiyi.
His expression instantly softened into one of tenderness and doting affection, a stark contrast to his previous cold and murderous demeanor.
"Ayi, I know you're worried about me."
“I will take the pill and will make sure you don’t suffer any pain.” He pursed his lips. “I found this medicine for the Third Prince, and I know how rare it is.”
"Furthermore, I know that in the whole world, apart from that one plant, there are no other ones that can be found."
"His Highness the Crown Prince doesn't have much time left. If we don't get him treated soon, we'll be constantly hunted down and unable to live in peace."
"In that case, let me take a risk for you and for us."
He cupped her face in his hands, his eyes deep and dark, and solemnly made a promise.
"I promise I will come back alive to see you."
Shen Zhiyi said worriedly, "Those painkillers only last for a few incense sticks' time, but they cause a lot of damage to the body. You'd better not take them."
“I can endure it,” she said through gritted teeth.
She wanted to know about his injury as soon as possible.
If they encounter danger, she can save him.
Duan Xingzhi felt a slight flutter in his heart. He stroked her cheek with his thumb and whispered, "Ayi is so afraid of pain, yet she's willing to endure it for me."
Why do you care about me so much?
His gaze, almost tangible, swept over her face inch by inch.
A faint blush rose on Shen Zhiyi's face as he looked at her.
"No, no reason..." She bit her lip, her lowered eyelashes trembling slightly.
"Cough cough cough!" Zhang De was unsure whether to sit or stand in the armchair. He raised his sleeve to cover his face and said awkwardly, "I have a pill that blocks sensations and will not harm the body."
"If you need it, I will send someone to fetch it."
He peeked out from his sleeve and secretly watched them.
After glancing at the person above, he immediately raised his sleeve to cover his face.
"I'm telling the truth!"
"That pill was given to me by the divine physician before he left the capital."
“I haven’t been able to bear to eat it all these years!” he said to Duan Xingzhi. “Since you’re getting the medicine to save the Crown Prince, I’m willing to part with it.”
"Left by Master?" Shen Zhiyi turned around and asked in surprise.
Zhang De nodded.
He immediately ordered his servants to fetch the pills.
"The divine doctor said that taking this medicine will numb the senses for twelve hours."
Shen Zhiyi smelled the pills. "Yes, they were left by Master."
One of the ingredients in this medicine is now extinct.
Even if he were alive, he couldn't concoct this pill.
Duan Xingzhi persuaded him without saying a word.
"Hey..." Shen Zhiyi was too late to stop her, and pounded her hands in frustration, "If you eat this, how will I know if you're safe?"
Duan Xingzhi lowered his eyes and gazed at her.
"Your words are enough."
"Ayi, wait for me to come back."
He touched her face, restrained himself from touching her face, and with a light step, disappeared into the night outside the window.
Shen Zhiyi watched his retreating figure with worry.
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