allonlinenovel Chapter 384
Chapter 384
One day, they came to a secluded valley.
Before even stepping into the valley, a thick miasma assaulted our senses, spreading like a heavy fog throughout the valley and obscuring our path. The miasma also carried a pungent odor that made us want to vomit.
Dongfang Wan'er's heart tightened, and she hurriedly took out the precious medical book from her bosom. Her hands trembled slightly, and her eyes revealed a hint of tension and unease as she quickly turned the pages, trying to find a way to deal with the miasma.
Ye Jiuchen's expression was solemn. He vigilantly observed his surroundings, gripping his sword tightly, ready to deal with any potential danger. His gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, not missing a single subtle movement.
"Found it!" Dongfang Wan'er exclaimed in surprise, her eyes sparkling with excitement. Following the instructions in the medical book, they searched carefully around the valley and finally found several special herbs. The two carefully put the herbs in their mouths, and the bitter taste of the herbs instantly spread in their mouths, but they didn't care about that. They only hoped that the herbs would work and help them resist the invasion of miasma.
With the help of the herbs, they gradually adapted to the miasma environment and began to venture deeper into the valley. Just as they were struggling forward, a melodious flute tune drifted over. The flute music was like a clear spring flowing through the dangerous valley, bringing a moment of peace to their hearts. Dongfang Wan'er and Ye Jiuchen exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with doubt and curiosity, and they followed the direction of the flute music.
Passing through a dense forest, they came upon a scene that seemed like a fairyland. An elderly man in white robes sat serenely on a giant rock, his white hair flowing in the wind, his face kind, and his eyes revealing a serene transcendence of worldly concerns. Around him, flowers and plants flourished, colorful blossoms blooming in profusion, emitting enchanting fragrances. A gentle breeze blew, and petals danced in the wind, like a dreamlike rain of flowers.
The old man seemed to have sensed their arrival. He slowly turned his head, his gaze sweeping over the two of them, before speaking, "It is commendable that you, with your compassionate hearts, have traveled thousands of miles to this dangerous place." The old man's voice was deep and magnetic, as if containing boundless wisdom. "Deep within this valley lies a peerless medicine, capable of curing all poisons and possessing miraculous effects on various intractable diseases. However, it is guarded by an incomparably ferocious beast. Countless people have attempted to seize this miraculous medicine, but all have perished in its jaws."
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Wan'er and Ye Jiuchen felt a strong sense of mission welling up within them. They exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing unwavering determination. "Senior, we are willing to give it a try. No matter how many difficulties and dangers lie ahead, we must obtain the miraculous medicine to save as many people as possible," Ye Jiuchen said firmly. The old man nodded slightly, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.
After bidding farewell to the old man, the two continued deeper into the valley. The further they went, the more eerie the atmosphere became, a tense air thick with tension. Suddenly, a deafening roar erupted, and a colossal beast appeared before them. Its body was covered in black scales, as hard as armor; its eyes gleamed with ferocity, and it constantly spewed hot breath; its sharp claws carved deep grooves into the ground, as if taunting them.
Dongfang Wan'er took a deep breath and quickly retrieved the sleeping potion recorded in her medical book from her bag. She skillfully sprinkled the potion onto the giant beast, which dispersed in the air, forming a cloud of smoke. After inhaling the potion, the beast's vision was temporarily impaired, and it began to spin wildly in place, emitting angry roars. Ye Jiuchen seized this opportunity, rushing towards the beast like lightning. His figure weaved through the smoke, nimbly dodging the beast's attacks. Finally, he reached the location of the miraculous herb and reached out to pluck the herb that emitted a mysterious light.
"Got it!" Ye Jiuchen shouted excitedly. The two dared not linger for a moment, quickly turning and fleeing the valley. Behind them, the roar of the giant beast gradually faded into the distance.
After obtaining the miraculous medicine, the two quickly left the perilous valley. They then continued their journey, carrying this precious elixir. Wherever they went, thanks to the medicine's miraculous effects, they cured countless people suffering from intractable diseases. Those tormented by illness and on the verge of death recovered rapidly after taking the medicine, regaining their hope for life. Their fame spread far and wide, making them a legendary couple of healers. However, Dongfang Wan'er and Ye Jiuchen did not become arrogant or complacent. They continued to cherish their compassionate hearts, steadfastly walking the path of saving lives, using their medical skills and love to bring hope and warmth to many.
On a gloomy day, Dongfang Wan'er and Ye Jiuchen entered a small town shrouded in mist. Even before entering the town, they could faintly hear coughs and painful groans emanating from within, sounds like the wails of hell, heart-wrenching. Stepping into the town, they found the streets deserted; the former prosperity was gone, replaced by a deathly silence and desolation. Most of the town's inhabitants were sallow-faced, emaciated, their eyes filled with despair and helplessness. They leaned weakly against walls or lay on the ground, awaiting their fate.
Dongfang Wan'er and Ye Jiuchen's hearts tightened. Ignoring their travel fatigue, they immediately threw themselves into the rescue efforts. Relying on their rich experience and superb medical skills, they took the patients' pulses, prescribed medicine, and administered acupuncture. However, as the treatment progressed, they discovered that this epidemic was quite peculiar, unlike any disease they had ever encountered before. Even with the rare and precious medicine they had found in the valley, they could only temporarily alleviate the patients' symptoms, but could not cure them at their root. This plunged them into deep distress; every time they saw a patient's suffering, their hearts ached as if pierced by needles.
Just as they were frowning and at a loss, Dongfang Wan'er suddenly remembered the old man in white in the valley. The old man had an air of otherworldly wisdom and was exceptionally intelligent; perhaps he could find a solution to this problem. Upon hearing this, Ye Jiuchen's eyes also lit up with hope. After making some preparations, the two resolutely set off again for the valley.
Along the way, they traversed mountains and valleys, enduring countless hardships. Gale-force winds howled, threatening to knock them over; torrential rain soaked them to the bone; the mountain paths were rugged and treacherous, every step fraught with danger. But they held only one belief in their hearts: to find the old man and save the people of the city.