Chapter 13: Better Not to Meet Again

  The hunger pangs in her abdomen came again. Nalan Xinnuo slightly furrowed her brow. She faintly heard the crackling sound of torches burning. She subconsciously stretched out her hand to feel around beside her, but there was nothing there.

  She suddenly opened her eyes. In front of her, a red glow pierced her eyes.

  "Oh no." The girl saw her suddenly open her eyes, scared and sat on the ground with a thud. She was frightened and held onto her chest, glaring at Nalan Xianyu discontentedly. "You scared me to death."

  Suddenly, Nalan Xixi got up and grabbed her neck. The girl wasn't afraid at all. She hit Nalan Xixi's hand, her crisp voice discontentedly saying: "You crazy woman, let me go! Let me go!"

  Nalan Xixiao gradually came to. Suddenly, a strong gust of wind struck. Nalan Xixiao's wrist hurt. Subconsciously, she loosened her hand. The stone that hit her wrist fell to the ground and shattered into fragments.

  "Hmph. White-eyed wolf." The girl rubbed her neck and walked in the direction of where the stone had flown from.

  Nalan Xixiao looked at the stone block that had been crushed into powder on the ground, and raised her head in surprise to look aside. A man in a green shirt was standing there with a smile on his face, holding a withered branch with a wild chicken hanging from it, seemingly unaware of what had just happened.

  The wild chicken has been roasted to perfection with oil dripping out of it, looking very delicious. Meanwhile, the black-clad youth beside him was devouring the roasted chicken meat in big mouthfuls.

  The hunger pangs were even more severe. Nalan Xianyu didn't dare to show her face. She saw Dugu Han on the side and hurriedly ran over to check his breath.

  Still alive. Nalan Xixi let out a breath of relief. Suddenly, she was stunned.

  Dugu Han's wound had been carefully treated, not only was medicine applied, but the wound was also sutured very seriously. She turned her head and looked at the man in green shirt. The man in green shirt picked up a withered branch, took a look at the wild chicken emitting fragrance, and then handed it to Nalan Xianuo.

  Nalan Xixi hesitated for a moment, then walked over to take the wild chicken and started eating it voraciously. She had no strength left in her body, and besides, the man in green was quite skilled in martial arts. The force he used to strike her wrist earlier was just right, enough to make her let go but not hurt her. But that stone, however, was crushed to powder.

  "Ugh..." The girl saw her eating posture and somewhat disgustedly dodged away.

  "Ouch." She had just dodged to the side of the man in green and was immediately hit on the head. "What's wrong with you, sir?" she said discontentedly.

  "Little sparrow, I've told you how many times. You have to be polite to guests. You have to welcome them with a smile. Guests are like the god of land, do you know that?" He said it with a serious face and a lecturing tone.

  The sparrow chirped. "A man with a beast's heart."

  Nalan Xixi ignored them and continued eating the food in her hand. The cave suddenly fell silent.

  She remained silent for a long time. Nalan Xixi finished eating the things in her hand, and threw the withered branches into the fire pit. It was still raining outside. She took a look at Dugu Han, who was still unconscious, without saying a word.

  The man in the green shirt saw that she didn't speak, so he could only smile helplessly. "He was poisoned by Qin Ye's toxin. This poison has no antidote. Moreover, the hidden weapon is too close to his heart. The toxin directly invaded his heart meridian. However, I gave him medicine, and for now, his life is not in danger. But perhaps for the rest of his life, he can only be like this, sleeping forever, no different from being dead."

  Nalan Xixi was taken aback, looked up at the man in green shirt and heard a small bird beside him say: "Hey, he's not completely hopeless. If you can take him to the depths of the valley to find the medical immortal, maybe you can save his life."

  "It's definitely going to save." At this time, the young man spoke up. "Dare to call himself a medical immortal, that is, having the number one medical skill in the world. Moreover, the master of the medical immortal is the only descendant of the Shangguan family, Shangguan Qinyue..."

  "Shangguan Qinyue..." Nalan Xixiao was shocked.

  The man in a green shirt took in her surprise with his eyes. "You know Shangguan Qinyin."

  It seems that this person really exists. Nalan Xixi couldn't help but feel joyful in her heart. So, it means that her Jin has indeed arrived at the place where Shangguan Qinyin is. He's saved.

  She was happy in her heart, but still expressionless on her face. "Where is that Medical Immortal?"

  The little sparrow and the young man winked at each other. Happily said: "Into the valley, all the way south, arrived at the Medical Immortal Valley."

  "We were just going to visit the Medicine Immortal, let's go together." The young man agreed.

  The man in the green shirt looked at them and smiled, shaking his head. Nalan Xianuo didn't say anything else. The man in the green shirt glanced at Nalan Xianuo with a thoughtful expression. "May I ask what is the relationship between you and this young master?"

  Nalan Xixi walked up to Dugu Han's side, as if she hadn't heard anything at all.

  The man in the green shirt looked at her back and stroked his chin. "The girl has already slept with a man, it's this one."

  Nalan Xixi's expression solidified, and he sent out a sword wind towards him. The man in the green shirt swung his hand and also sent out a gust of wind. There was no collision, no sound. Nalan Xixi's sword wind was actually dissolved by his wind power.

  Her expression grew even colder. The man in the green shirt walked over and stood shoulder to shoulder with her. "I've studied medicine a bit, and I also know a thing or two about contraception. Let me give you a prescription, miss. If you don't want children, just take this prescription and get the medicine. Hmm... let's call it 'contraceptive medicine' for now."

  Although Nalan Xixi was on guard, this remark made her a bit short of breath. Who they were she didn't know. Whether their presence here was accidental or deliberate she also didn't know. Why they had saved him she didn't know. If it was to harm them, wouldn't it have been better to do so when they weren't aware of the world around them?

  If it wasn't for Huangfu Ling's person, then what is this? And also, what does it mean to teach her contraception for no reason?

  As soon as he finished speaking, a young man beside him came up and handed over paper and pen. He scribbled a few strokes and then handed it to Nalan Xianyu. "Take this after dinner tonight in the same room. It can prevent pregnancy. Look at the bottom. It's better not to have children casually. You're only fifteen now, and twenty-three is the best age to give birth."

  Nalan Xixi moved the corner of her lips, but it took half a day before she could say anything.

  "Master, the rain has stopped." Little sparrow ran out of the cave and happily hopped around on the spot.

  "We're going to Yixian Valley. Why don't you come with us, miss? It's also inconvenient for you to bring him alone." The man in green clothes asked.

  At this time, the young man and Xiaohua had already helped Douguo Han up. Although the young man was not very old, he was very strong and easily carried Douguo Han on his back. Nalan Xianuo narrowed her eyes slightly with some suspicion.

  It seems they are very interested in Dugu Han. Those two don't have to worry. This green-shirted man, however, is not to be underestimated. As long as we keep an eye on him, it's fine. Nalan Xianyu didn't say a word and walked straight out of the cave.

  Entered the valley, heading south all the way, and soon arrived at the so-called Medicine Immortal Valley. This place is different from the gloomy north face of the mountain valley. Although it's autumn, the scenery is exceptionally beautiful. A large area of green cypress trees stands in the forest, not giving a hint of deep autumn.

  In the valley, a large mansion stood by the stream. Servants were coming and going in the mansion. The man in green stopped his steps here. A small bird coughed softly and said: "Xiao Zhu, you send people to the house. I'll go visit the medical immortal with the young master first."

  The young man responded and walked towards the mansion. Nalan Xinnuo's heart became even more puzzled.

  They arrived at the mansion. The young man instructed his servants for a few words. The servants led them to the main hall. The young man placed Du Guhan in the chair in the main hall. "I'll leave first. Someone will attend to you."

  The young man left. The servants came up to offer tea. Nalan Xianyu grabbed a servant and asked, "What is this place?"

  "Yī xiān gǔ ā." Pú rén bù jiě de kàn zhe tā. "Nán dào nǐ men bù shì mù míng ér lái de ma."

  Translation:

  "Oh, Valley of the Medicine Immortal." The servant looked at her in confusion. "Didn't you come here seeking fame?"

  The servant pointed outside the window and said, "You see, all these people are waiting to see a doctor. Just now, Young Master Zhu asked us to give you priority. Please wait for a moment, several gentlemen will come out soon."

  He walked out. Nalan Xianyu walked to the window. Outside, the large courtyard was packed with all sorts of people. They seemed to be mostly wealthy individuals. Each of them had a patient by their side.

  At this time, a burst of laughter came from the back hall. Nalan Xianyu turned her head and saw an old man with white whiskers walking out. He stroked his beard and cupped his fists in greeting: "I've kept you waiting for a long time, young lady."

  Nalan Xixi nodded slightly. The man gestured for her to sit down, and then sat down himself in the main hall. "I am Cheng Hai, the eldest disciple of the Medical Immortal. I heard that a noble guest has arrived, and I apologize for not welcoming you from afar. Please forgive me, young lady."

  Honorable guest. When did she become the honorable guest of this medical immortal? Cheng Hai stopped speaking, walked down, and came to Du Guhan's side to take his pulse. Immediately, he slightly furrowed his brow, and then examined his leg again.

  "This young master is poisoned by Gu Ye, and the bone marrow meridian of his right leg is completely severed... This... " He was somewhat embarrassed. "I'm afraid only Master himself can handle this."

  "You mean... if he treated himself, his leg could also be cured." Nalan Xixi was slightly surprised.

  Cheng Hai smiled, "It's not that I'm boasting. Even if it were someone who had already died, if my master were to take action, they could be brought back to life. It's just that now he no longer personally sees patients."

  "One million taels." Nalan Xingde said calmly.

  "It's not about the money..." Cheng Hai waved his hand.

  "One million two. Gold." Narin Xino continued.

  Cheng Hai was choked by Nalan Xinnuo for a moment. In his life, he had never dared to imagine what one million taels of gold looked like.

  "This really isn't a matter of money..." Cheng Hai said slowly, continuing on.

  Nalan Xixi slightly furrowed her brow. "How can he be persuaded to treat him?"

  "Unless it's an incurable disease that no one in the world can cure. However, this Guinomi poison has already been taken care of. But... there are still three barriers. These three barriers have never been crossed by anyone."

  "Oh. Which three passes." Nalan Xinxiao showed interest.

  "Miss...do you really want to save this young master?" Cheng Hai's face showed a difficult expression.

  Nalan Xixi nodded. Cheng Hai fell silent for a moment before asking: "Even if it costs our lives, we must rescue them."

  Nalan Xixi was taken aback. After a long silence, she slowly nodded.

  Cheng Hai sighed. "Miss, if you've really made up your mind, then there's no turning back."

  "No need for nonsense. Which three passes? Take me there."

  Cheng Hai gritted his teeth. "Please, miss."