Lin Xihe also understood that now was not the time to argue with the system; if she wanted to get help, she had to think of a way.
She stopped beating around the bush and said directly, "The story originally revolved around Ji Zhuo, but now Sun Ningxiang has no influence over Ji Zhuo at all. However, you still need to complete your mission. Besides me, what other way do you think we can achieve our goal?"
She tried to get the system's attention by giving it tasks, hoping it would actually help her.
[Tsk, all that scheming you've been using to guard against me?] The system seemed to have seen through Lin Xihe's thoughts, its tone carrying a hint of teasing.
"Stop talking nonsense, just tell me exactly where Gu Qinghuai is!" Lin Xihe had no time to deal with the system; she just wanted to know Gu Qinghuai's whereabouts as soon as possible.
[I really don't know Gu Qinghuai's exact location. However, in the original book, Mu Ruoyan took Sun Ningxiang to Nanzhao, and then Sun Ningxiang managed to rescue him.] The system finally provided a slightly useful piece of information.
"I haven't seen Mu Ruoyan appear in the book yet. Who exactly is he?" Lin Xihe asked, full of curiosity about this key figure who suddenly appeared.
[He's incredibly handsome. Because the author is a sucker for good looks, every character with even a small role in the book is exceptionally good-looking. But this person's identity is far from simple; he's the third prince of the Northern Border.]
When Gu Qinghuai conquered the northern border, it was thrown into chaos. His mother didn't receive timely medical treatment and eventually passed away. Therefore, he harbored resentment ever since. Bringing Sun Ningxiang to Nanzhao this time was his way of tormenting them in front of Gu Qinghuai and getting revenge.
"You mean, we can find Gu Qinghuai by following Mu Ruoyan?"
"You know how to grasp the essentials. What I mean is, if you follow him, you're as good as dead. Sun Ningxiang knows medicine, what can you do?"
"What you said is true, but are there any other ways to save people?"
No, if you don't go, he'll die, but you're useless anyway; if you go, you'll probably die together.
The system relentlessly attacked Lin Xihe.
Lin Xihe remained silent for a moment, her mind racing. Suddenly, as if she had just remembered something, she abruptly raised her head and asked, "What exactly is the mission in the final stage of the story?"
[The third phase of the mission - to achieve one's wish.]
"999, don't you want to successfully complete the system task and pass the level?" A determined look flashed in Lin Xihe's eyes. She decided to use this to negotiate with the system.
You're threatening me?!
“You were originally a good-for-nothing, so I didn’t want to ask for your help. But right now, we can only help each other out, right? Tell me how to remove the curse from Gu Qinghuai. Once I return safely, I will definitely help you complete the mission.”
[...]
The system fell silent and did not respond for a long time.
"You're just telling me a method, it's not difficult for you," Lin Xihe urged again.
"What if you go and never come back?" the system finally spoke, its voice tinged with worry.
"I might not die. If I don't go, Gu Qinghuai will definitely die. He still has to protect his country in the future. I am just me." Lin Xihe said seriously. Her appearance disrupted the situation. Otherwise, everything would have gone according to the original book.
"Don't try to raise the bar too high. I need Atractylodes lancea, Hedyotis diffusa, mulberry bark, Inula japonica, snake gall, and most importantly, the heart's blood of my true love." The system said helplessly.
Lin Xihe listened intently, trying her best to remember the information.
Hearing the end, she couldn't help but ask in confusion, "Heart's blood? Blood circulates throughout the body, so why can't the blood from my hand flow to my heart in the end?"
[gun......]
Before the word "get lost" could be finished, the system cut off the connection between the two.
The light in front of me dimmed.
Lin Xihe stared into the darkness before her and murmured, "That was faster than me hanging up the phone."
She had made her decision, and once she went, many things had to be arranged properly, leaving no room for carelessness.
The next morning, Lin Xihe got up early.
By this time, the snow outside had stopped, and the glistening snowflakes reflected a silvery-white world.
She put on the thick cloak and, together with Ling Xue, went to the door next door and knocked.
The knocking was particularly clear in the quiet morning, one knock after another, but no one came to answer the door for a long time.
But Lin Xihe did not give up and persistently continued to knock on the door.
After an unknown amount of time, the tightly closed door finally opened slowly from the inside.
The person who appeared before them was none other than Tao Musheng.
The moment their eyes met, a hint of undisguised surprise flashed in both of their eyes.
Lin Xihe knew that Ji Zhuo lived next door, but she never expected that it would be Tao Musheng there.
Tao Musheng didn't want to open the door, but smoke was rising from the kitchen, and pretending not to be home was obviously not a realistic option.
"Miss Lin, Miss Ling Xue." Tao Musheng spoke first, bowing with his hands clasped in greeting.
"Dr. Tao." Lin Xihe and Ling Xue quickly returned the greeting.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Lin Xihe asked directly, "Dr. Tao, do you know if you can contact Lord Ji?"
"He should have arrived yesterday according to the original plan." Tao Musheng did not hide anything and told the truth.
Upon hearing this, Lin Xihe's breathing quickened instantly: "He came in person?"
Yes. Always.
"Then I'll trouble you, Doctor Tao. Please let me know when Lord Ji arrives." Lin Xihe finally managed to calm herself down and tried her best to make her tone sound as calm as possible.
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