Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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Shen Jue was slightly taken aback by her smile, finding it strangely familiar. It was as if he’d seen that sweet, warm smile before, sometime in the afternoon or evening, but he’d never actually seen her before. You Xu remained calm and composed, leaving him to consider. She got up and poured herself a cup of tea, which was kept warm on a small stove, emitting a gentle steam.
She leaned against the couch, sipping her tea slowly, not looking at him, her gaze drifting casually, unhurried and relaxed, appearing completely at ease.
There were two large beads of blood on You Xu’s pale neck. She didn’t seem to care, but Shen Jue was surprisingly bothered. Despite his restraint, the two bright red spots of blood were somewhat jarring to him at that moment.
Shen Jue’s body was actually reaching its limit. The wound on his neck was deep enough to expose the bone, and the wound in his chest had reached his heart meridian. After experiencing the raging fire and constant battle cries not long ago, seeing her calm face now inexplicably calmed the restlessness in his heart.
He was no longer able to break out of the Medicine Spirit Valley, which was full of barriers and magic arrays. Apart from dying together with the person in front of him, he only had the option of trusting her.
“Alright,” his narrowed fox eyes were full of vigilance, “Don’t disappoint me.”
You Xu didn’t say anything, just nodded, and opened the containment bracelet again.
….
Inside a room, there was a large bronze furnace for refining medicine in the center. To the left, there was a row of small stoves simmering medicine, and to the right, a large table was piled with medicinal herbs. Several rows of medicine cabinets and bookshelves were arranged in the room.
A man in a blue robe with silver embroidery was pounding medicine. His steward, assisting him, said, “Master, you’ve stayed up all night again. Go and rest. You have to attend the Famous Instruments Competition in a few days.”
“Add a little more purple ivy leaves, blue spirit grass…” You Jingyan completely ignored him. “Ah Xu didn’t like that medicine yesterday. I need to prepare a better one for her. This one is more effective. Remove the cold herbs and add some warm ones…”
The steward sighed silently. The young lady was soaking in the medicine pot, and the Master was also piling on the herbs. It was the Master’s love for his sister that made her so demanding, always dissatisfied.
Suddenly, a servant announced from outside, “Reporting to the Master, the young lady has arrived.”
The pestle slammed onto the table with a clatter. You Jingyan quickly wiped his hands, flicked his sleeves, straightened his robes, and then stepped forward to open the door and greet her.
The door opened, and You Jingyan, smiling, said quickly, “Ah Xu, what brings you here? Why are you up so early today? Does your head still hurt? Is your breathing easy? Have you had breakfast? Your brother will accompany you. It’s windy, why didn’t you wear an extra layer? Your brother has prepared new medicine for you, you’ll feel better soon…”
A barrage of words came at her, and You Xu opened her mouth, but there wasn’t even a chance to interject. She looked up at him carefully. His features were handsome, his eyebrows like distant mountains, his nose straight, his lips thin, and his peach blossom eyes clear and beautiful. His temperament was as steadfast as a pine tree and bamboo.
“Brother… Brother.” This was her brother. In her lifetime, she could never have such a handsome brother. He was really something to carry around.
You Xu hugged the stick figure and burst into tears, “78, I have a handsome brother now!”
78 looked indifferent, “You yourself are the most beautiful woman in the world.”
You Xu: This world, she loved it.
“Come in first, don’t catch a chill.” You Jingyan pulled her into the house and closed the door.
As soon as the door closed, You Xu grabbed his sleeve, her eyes red and aggrieved, and said, “A demon broke in today, bit me, and then escaped.”
“What?!” You Jingyan’s eyes widened in disbelief. He noticed that You Xu had been covering her neck with her other hand. “Take your hand away, let your brother see.”
You Xu obediently removed her hand. You Jingyan saw that the blood on her neck wound had already congealed, but his expression changed, and his tone instantly turned gloomy. He said to the steward, “Go and ask them if they’ve caught the demon. I want to skin him alive myself.”
“Also, go and ask those people how they guarded Miss’s room, how they let a demon get in.”
Turning to You Xu, his expression softened instantly, and he gently comforted her, “Don’t be afraid, Ah Xu. Your brother will definitely catch this beast for you.” He had heard about the demon breaking in while studying the prescription. At this crucial step, he didn’t want to be distracted, so he ordered his servants to capture it. With so many demon hunters and magic arrays in Medicine Spirit Valley, the demon had walked right into their trap. But he hadn’t expected it to disturb his sister, which was unforgivable.
Ignoring this, You Xu continued, her voice pleading, “I want soothing ointment, wound medicine, Thousand Honey Pills, Heart-Protecting Pills, Hundred-Ring Pain Relief Patches…”
She pointed out a whole bunch of medicines, all made by You Jingyan using rare herbs. They were scarce, precious, and highly effective.
“Alright, I’ll get them all for you,” You Jingyan readily agreed, not caring whether she actually needed so many precious medicines for her neck injury. As long as his sister was happy, he would give her whatever she wanted.
The steward, his expression unchanged, went to the secret room to fetch the medicine for his young lady. Inwardly, he was astonished. Any one of these medicines would be worth a fortune, and countless humans and demons would beg for them. But then he thought, the Valley Master always gave the young lady the best and most expensive medicines. However, his young lady didn’t like taking medicine, and this was the first time she had asked for so many. Although he found it strange, he didn’t dare to ask any further questions.
You Xu, having gotten her wish, smiled and said, “Thank you, brother. I’ll go back and rest a bit more.”
“Wait a moment,” You Jingyan said, “Let me treat the wound on your neck.”
“No need to trouble you, brother,” You Xu said happily as she walked out, “I’ll go back and ask Cui Zhi to help me apply the medicine.” Cui Zhi was her maid, who served her every need and acted as her bodyguard.
Then You Jingyan stared at the direction You Xu left for a long time without looking away.
The steward beside him thought: Just as I expected.
The steward coughed: “Valley Master.”
You Jingyan said, “Look, how beautifully You Xu smiled today.”
“…” Just as I expected.
You Xu returned to her room, dismissed Cui Zhi, and released Shen Jue. As soon as Shen Jue came out, he remained in his original form, backing away slightly, his gaze still wary. He had learned that this person had said she would take him out, but it turned out to be to the Medicine King. For a moment, he regretted trusting the thief and walking into a trap. He hadn’t expected to be back here, and for a moment, he didn’t understand what she wanted to do.
“Come here, take your medicine and apply it,” You Xu explained casually. “Medicine Spirit Valley isn’t very big, we can search it quickly. They won’t find you, but they will eventually search my room. I just went to my brother’s place, and this room has already been searched, so it’s safe for now. I’ll get some medicine for you. Your injuries are severe, and you don’t trust me. If you don’t recover quickly, you won’t be able to get out on your own.”
Shen Jue paused, watching her sit at the table, spread out the medicine in her hand, casually take a little, smear it on her neck, and then push the rest to him. They looked at each other across the table; he saw her eyes were bright, clear and pure, untouched by any worldly dust.
78 notified him: “Ding— Target trust level increased to 5.”
You Xu smiled: “Big fox.”
“Aren’t you grateful? Why don’t you come over and let me pet your fur?” She smiled like a cunning little fox.
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You Xu: As long as I live, I’ll never stop petting fur.
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