Chapter 141 Finding the Antidote
Chapter 141 Finding the Antidote
"So what? Now that the Demon Spring Elder is dead, Qiu Ziyue has no antidote, but I have medicine to relieve her pain."
“She has to stay with me. You don’t want to see her suffer so much, do you?” Leng Feng said.
“You’re dreaming. If Ziyue were awake, she wouldn’t like you. You despicable and shameless scoundrel,” Qi Yuxuan said.
"Haha, so what? She doesn't like me, but I like her. I'll take her back to the grasslands, and she can be a queen, enjoying endless wealth and glory. What's wrong with that?" Leng Feng persisted.
“You’re absolutely insane,” Lu Yuanchangming said.
"Oh, right, there's one more thing. Now that the Old Man of the Magic Spring is gone, and Twilight Sparkle has lost her memories, her secret of wanting to travel back in time will forever remain a secret."
“She’ll never be able to go back, haha,” Leng Feng said.
"What else do you know?" Lu Yuan asked.
"Since things have come to this, I might as well tell you everything. Qiu Ziyue is not Tao Ling'er when she was a child."
“The real Tao Ling’er jumped off the cliff and died. The current Qiu Ziyue is a soul from another country that transmigrated here,” Leng Feng said.
"How is that possible? It's too far-fetched," Yin Lihen said.
“Nothing is impossible. Ziyue still wants to return to their kingdom with Qi Yuxuan? No way! Hahahaha, now she can never go back,” Leng Feng laughed wildly.
"You call yourself an elite swordsman, and your skills are top-notch, but your character is utterly despicable. You don't deserve to be called a hero at all."
Lu Yuanchangming said.
"Even if Ziyue and I can't return to her kingdom, even if Ziyue loses all her martial arts skills, even if she is poisoned."
“As long as she lives, I will stay with her. You can’t separate us,” Qi Yuxuan said.
"Qi Yuxuan, if you had told Ziyue the truth earlier, she wouldn't have lost control of her emotions, been heartbroken, and gone mad. How dare you say that?"
Leng Feng said angrily, "If you were good to her, I would let go, but you have ruined her like this. I will not let go and hand her over to you. If you don't want her to suffer, then let go and let her come back to the grassland with me."
“Impossible. If I wasn’t good enough to her before, it was because I didn’t understand my own feelings. I will spend the rest of my life protecting her,” Qi Yuxuan said.
"Alright, stop arguing. I love Ziyue just as much, but I won't harm her. Now, let's think about the antidote," Lu Yuanchangming said.
"Men, lock Leng Feng in the solitary confinement room of Lu Ming Tower for now. He won't be allowed to leave until the antidote is found," Lu Yuanchangming ordered his men.
After the guards took Leng Feng away, Lu Yuanchangming, Qi Yuxuan, and Yin Lihen sat around a simple wooden table with serious expressions.
Qiu Ziyue's condition deeply worried them; time was of the essence, and they needed to find a cure as soon as possible.
"Why don't we go to Cigu Village and try our luck with Cigu?" Lu Yuan Changming suggested, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
Qi Yuxuan nodded: "We should not delay. Although arrowhead is a folk remedy, it may have a miraculous effect."
Yin Lihen agreed: "Then it's settled. Let's go."
The three quickly packed their belongings and rushed to Cigu Village without stopping.
The village remains unchanged, as tranquil as ever, with morning mist permeating the fields, resembling a traditional Chinese ink painting.
They arrived at Cigu's residence and gently knocked on the wooden door.
The door slowly opened, and Cigu was surprised to see Lu Yuanchangming: "You young man, you're here again?"
Lu Yuanchangming bowed respectfully: "Grandma Cigu, I'm so sorry to bother you. But a friend of ours has been poisoned and is in critical condition. I wonder if you have any ideas?"
Cigu invited the group into the house and listened carefully to Qiu Ziyue's condition.
After listening, she pondered for a moment, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.
“It is indeed tricky, but nothing in this world is difficult if you put your heart into it,” Cigu said slowly. “I have a method that I can try.”
The three of them immediately perked up their ears and looked at Cigu with great anticipation.
"That involves placing white flowers, licorice root, and aconite in the bathtub, such as lilies, and then the couple sharing the tub and bathing in hot water every day."
"Couples should have skin-to-skin contact in the bathtub to regulate yin and yang. Soaking continuously for 49 days will expel toxins from the body through bodily fluids, thus curing the disease."
Upon hearing this, Qi Yuxuan frowned: "This... sounds a bit hard to accept."
Yin Lihen also seemed somewhat hesitant: "Isn't this treatment too complicated? And it takes so long, can Miss Qiu's body withstand it?"
Cigu smiled slightly and explained, "Although this method is strange, it is indeed reasonable. The toxicity of datura, cactus and poisonous mushrooms is quite stubborn and difficult to eradicate with conventional drugs."
"This method, by harnessing the power of nature and harmonizing Yin and Yang, gradually eliminates toxins, causing less harm to the body."
Lu Yuanchangming pondered for a moment, then said firmly, "Since Granny Cigu says so, let's discuss it later."
"Qiu Ziyue's safety is the most important thing; we must try no matter what," Qi Yuxuan said.
Cigu took a small package from inside the house and handed it to Lu Yuanchangming: "There are lilies and other necessary medicinal herbs inside. Take them back for future use."
"Remember, you must use hot spring water, and the water temperature must be kept moderate, neither too cold nor too hot."
The three solemnly accepted the package and bowed deeply to Aunt Ci: "Thank you, Aunt Ci. We will do our best to comply."
After bidding farewell to Cigu, the three quickly returned to the Qi family mansion.
They knew that the next forty-nine days would be a crucial test.
They are willing to make every effort for Qiu Ziyue's recovery.
Back at the mansion, Lu Yuanchangming, Qi Yuxuan, and Yin Li sat around a simple wooden table, the atmosphere heavy with tension.
Qi Yuxuan broke the silence first, his voice firm and steady:
“Ziyue is my betrothed. Her health is important, but her reputation is equally important. If physical intimacy is truly necessary for treatment, then there is only one way: for me to marry her.”
Upon hearing this, Lu Yuanchangming immediately stood up, a flash of anger in his eyes:
"No way! I fell in love with Ziyue at first sight, and she promised me we'd date before we got married. What right do you have to marry her?"
Yin Lihen watched the two silently, not daring to interrupt.
Qi Yuxuan took out a note from his pocket, slowly unfolded it, and handed it to Lu Yuanchangming:
"This was given to me by Ziyue before she lost her memory. Take a look for yourself." Lu Yuanchangming took the note and carefully read the words on it.
That was a promise written by Qiu Ziyue herself, expressing her deep affection for Qi Yuxuan.
As each word came into view, Lu Yuanchangming's expression gradually became complex, eventually turning into deep desolation.
“So that’s how it is…” Lu Yuan’s voice trembled slightly.
He realized that Qiu Ziyue's true love was indeed Qi Yuxuan.
The room was completely silent, except for the rustling of leaves in the wind outside the window.
Lu Yuan took a deep breath, forcing back the pain in his heart:
“I understand. Although this is hard for me to accept, I can’t let it delay Twilight Sparkle’s treatment.”
Qi Yuxuan stepped forward and said:
“I understand why Ziyue always wanted to marry me before. She wanted to fulfill Tao Ling’er’s last wish. Since that’s the case, if we get married, it will also put her mind at ease.”
Lu Yuanchangming nodded slightly, a hint of relief in his eyes:
"After a painful decision, I have decided to grant your wish. Twilight Sparkle's health and happiness are the most important things."
Yin Lihen sighed softly: "In that case, let's prepare as soon as possible."
Time waits for no one; the sooner they get married, the sooner Twilight Sparkle can begin treatment.
The three quickly discussed the details and decided to start preparing for the wedding immediately.
To be continued in the next chapter!
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