Chapter 1073: Appearance and Departure (I)

It was late at night and the rain had just stopped.

"squeak!"

With an almost inaudible sound, the tightly closed door was slowly opened a crack.

Then, more than a dozen doctors carrying medicine boxes tiptoed out of the room one after another. The last one to walk in was Pan Yuyin, who looked exhausted and tired.

As soon as the door opened, Xie Xuan, Xunzhen, Xiao Zhirou, Teng Sanshi and others who had been waiting in the courtyard for a long time and felt uneasy became excited. They swarmed forward and frightened the doctors who were caught off guard so much that they stumbled.

Most of these doctors set up clinics in Luoyang City to make a living. They had long heard of the name of Prince Xian's Mansion and knew very well that these underworld forces had always disregarded the law and did whatever they wanted, especially treating human life as worthless.

This evening, they were forcibly "invited" to Danfeng Garden by a group of fierce and ferocious men, and they were all extremely frightened. They also saw people coming and going here, each holding a knife and a sword, full of hostility. As ordinary people, how could they not have seen such a scene? How could they not be nervous at this moment? Not afraid?
It is worth mentioning that none of the doctors invited by Xie Xuan to treat Liu Xunyi's injuries were from Prince Xian's Palace.

It’s not that the doctors in Prince Xian’s Mansion are not skilled in medicine, but they once worked for Ling Xiaoxiao, so Xie Xuan couldn’t help but have some concerns.

"Everyone, how is my young master's injury?"

"Miss Pan, is it a problem to find clothes?"

Faced with everyone asking questions at once, Pan Yuyin was worried that the noise would disturb Liu Xunyi, so she quickly closed the door and signaled everyone to slowly and quietly retreat back to the yard.

"Thank you all for your help tonight. The injured are now fine and you can go home."

Pan Yuyin spoke with a double meaning. While comforting the anxious Xie Xuan and others, she bowed politely to the dozen doctors.

Hearing this, everyone who was worried about their health breathed a sigh of relief as if a heavy burden had been lifted off their shoulders.

"Deng Quan, each gentleman will be rewarded 100 silver coins, and someone will be sent to send them home."

"Thank you, Lord, there's no need to be so polite..."

"Hey! Luoyang City has been full of people of all kinds these days, and the streets are no longer as peaceful as before. It's getting late now, how can I let you go out alone at night? Oh, right! I hope you can keep your mouth shut about the matter of healing my young master today, and don't mention it to anyone after you go back."

Seeing Xie Xuan absentmindedly interrupting the doctors' refusal, Deng Quan, who understood what he meant, hurriedly called his disciples and led the trembling people out of the inner court without further explanation.

"Miss Pan, look for him..."

"Master Xiao, don't worry. Big Brother Liu's injuries are mostly in his skin, flesh, and bones. His meridians and internal organs are all fine. His life is definitely not in danger." Before the uneasy Xiao Zhirou could ask, the thoughtful Pan Yuyin took the initiative to hold her hands, which were full of sweat but still as cold as jade, and comforted her softly, "I have just stopped the bleeding and applied medicine for Big Brother Liu. He is now fast asleep. Although his body is still very weak, as long as he rests and recuperates... With Big Brother Liu's physique, I believe it won't take long for him to recover."

"Thank you, Miss Pan! But I heard that when Xunyi was imprisoned in the dungeon of Prince Xian's mansion, Qingfeng sent people to force him to take poison every day. Is it possible that..."

"Valley Master Xiao may not know that Brother Liu once soaked in the Dragon Burial Pond in Changbai Mountain for seven days and seven nights, and had already tempered a 'Vajra Indestructible Body' that was immune to all poisons." Seeing that Xiao Zhirou was still worried, Pan Yuyin smiled gently, suppressed her tiredness, and explained patiently and methodically, "Compared to the 'unparalleled' severe toxicity of the Dragon Burial Pond, the Wudang secret chronic poison... is really not worth mentioning. Not only can it not corrode Brother Liu's internal organs, but it is completely absorbed and integrated by his Dantian Qi Sea, and the 'poison' is mistakenly turned into a 'tonic'. If not for this, Brother Liu would have been imprisoned in the dungeon and tortured, eating only leftovers every day. Even if he didn't starve to death, he would never have been able to survive until today, let alone have the spirit and physical strength to fight a fierce battle."

"So, Qingfeng killed himself?"

"This is 'too clever by half'. Qingfeng never thought that his sinister intentions would inadvertently help the young master overcome difficulties."

"Fortunately, God has a good vision and helped Xunyi turn a disaster into a blessing!"

"Ha ha……"

After hearing Pan Yuyin's explanation, most of the people present were overjoyed and enjoyed it. Even the mature and steady Teng Sanshi and the calm Xie Xuan couldn't help but show their relief.

Only Xiao Zhirou had no trace of joy on her face. Instead, she looked sad as if...she was even more worried.

"Since Xunyi is fine, there's no need for everyone to wait here anxiously. If so many of us gather here and make a lot of noise, not only will we not be able to help, but it will also easily affect Xunyi's rest."

Having said this, Xie Xuan cast a hesitant look at Pan Yuyin: "I wonder what Miss Pan thinks..."

"Uncle Xie is right! Brother Liu is exhausted and is sleeping soundly. He will not wake up until dawn. It is useless for us to stay here. We should go back and rest early. It will not be too late to talk with Brother Liu tomorrow when we have enough rest."

Hearing this, most of the people present looked disappointed, but after thinking about it for a moment, they were quickly relieved and nodded in agreement.

"I have a 'gift'... I was planning to give it to Xunyi overnight to make him happy. But unexpectedly... Well, since both Lord Xie and Miss Pan said so, it won't be too late to give the 'gift' tomorrow..." As he spoke, Qin Ku stretched his limbs lazily and yawned without hesitation, "No, no... I feel sleepy. Boss, take your time to chat. I... I'd rather obey your orders than go back to sleep first..."

Before he finished speaking, Qin Ku, who was breathing heavily, bowed perfunctorily to everyone around him, then staggered out of the inner court and disappeared into the night with the help of Qin's disciples.

With Qin Ku taking the lead, the others no longer hesitated, greeted each other, said goodbye, and left in groups of three or five.

Soon, only Xie Xuan, Teng Sanshi, Xiao Zhirou, Yun Jianping, Yun Zhuiyue, and Pan Yuyin were left in the bustling courtyard. "Patriarch Teng, Valley Master Xiao, and Saint Master Yun, the guards of the inner court will be arranged by Xie himself, and will ensure that Xun Yi is safe. You three can go back without worry..."

"No need! I want to stay here with him." Xiao Zhirou flatly rejected Xie Xuan's proposal, and said to the mentally exhausted Teng Sanshi, "Dad, please send Ping'er back to rest for me. By the way, please summon Ah Fu, Wu Hui, Wu Xin, Wu Yun, Wu Yin, Wu Ming, Wu Leng, Wu Yuan, Wu Guo, and Wu Hen here, and tell them... I have something to tell them."

Xie Xuan frowned and asked with a hint of meaning: "Why? Could it be that Master Xiao doesn't trust me and the disciples of the Xianwang Mansion? He must...must send his own people to protect Xunyi?"

"Xun Yi is my son. How can I protect him? Do I have to ask for the consent of Palace Master Xie first?"

Xiao Zhirou's question was gentle yet firm, and full of profound meaning, which made everyone present stunned. The originally peaceful atmosphere was disturbed again.

Among them, Xie Xuan's reaction was the most embarrassing.

Xiao Zhirou openly expressed her "distrust", and Xie Xuan was inevitably displeased. However, due to the current situation and the relationship between Xiao Zhirou and Liu Xunyi, he did not dare to show his anger, so as to avoid the gap between him and Xiao and Teng getting deeper and deeper. After a lot of entanglements, Xie Xuan had to suppress his inner embarrassment and smiled shamelessly: "What are you talking about, Master Xiao? Xunyi is your own flesh and blood, how dare I say anything? As long as Master Xiao is willing to work hard, I am happy to relax, hehe..."

"I am willing to die for him even if it is my own flesh and blood, so why would I have to work so hard?"

"That's it! That's it!"

Looking at Xiao Zhirou's indifferent attitude and Xie Xuan's embarrassed state, Teng Sanshi wanted to say something several times but finally said nothing.

"Rou'er, I'll stay with you..."

"No!" Xiao Zhirou interrupted Yun Zhuiyue's concern without hesitation and said resolutely, "For what happened today...my mother and I owe you a favor. We will definitely find a chance to repay you in the future. However, I just want to accompany Xunyi quietly now and don't want anyone to disturb me."

"Oh well!"

Knowing Xiao Zhirou's temperament, Yun Zhuiyue expected this result. Although he was a little disappointed, he did not insist on his own opinion. He took a deep look at the cold Xiao Zhirou, and then cast a secretive look at Xie Xuan, who was distracted. He snorted coldly, turned to Teng Sanshi, bowed, and strode away without looking back.

"Rou'er..."

"Don't worry! My daughter knows what to do. You should go back and have a rest early." In stark contrast to her attitude towards Xie Xuan and Yun Zhuiyue, Xiao Zhirou behaved extremely humbly in front of Teng Sanshi.

"mother……"

"Ping'er, be good and go back with grandpa first!"

"This……"

"As long as your mother is here, Xunyi will be fine. Ping'er, let's go!"

At this moment, Teng Sanshi seemed to realize something from Xiao Zhirou's "tough" attitude, so he made up his mind, no longer hesitated, and quickly left the inner court taking the hand of Yun Jianping, who was worried.

"Thank you, Uncle, Master Xiao, I will also..."

"Miss Pan, please stay!"

Gradually feeling the subtlety of the atmosphere, the uneasy Pan Yuyin wanted to say goodbye, but was unexpectedly stopped by Xiao Zhirou.

"Xiao... Master Xiao, what's the matter?"

"There is one thing I don't understand. I hope Miss Pan can help me solve this problem." After a little hesitation, Xiao Zhirou finally sorted out her thoughts and spoke softly, "You just said that Xunyi is 'immune to all poisons' and can use 'poison' as 'tonic'... What does that mean?"

"This..." Pan Yuyin was stunned as she seemed to have not expected Xiao Zhirou to ask her these questions. "Why did Valley Master Xiao ask this? Treating 'poison' as 'tonic' means... some common 'poisons' may be very harmful to ordinary people, but they are beneficial to Brother Liu and can be regarded as a 'tonic'... I wonder if Valley Master Xiao can understand my explanation?"

"Of course I understand what Miss Pan means, but what I really want to ask is not what poison is or what tonic is, but Xunyi!" Xiao Zhirou said seriously, "I want to know why poison is poison and tonic is tonic for ordinary people, but for Xunyi, 'poison' becomes 'tonic'?"

"This……"

"Miss Pan, maybe I care too much about my son, so I am a little suspicious and sensitive. I hope you won't blame me if I have offended you."

"What Master Xiao meant was..."

"Excuse me! Regarding Xun Yi...are you hiding something from us?"

……

(End of this chapter)