"Is it the spirit herb that Madam Jinling used to save Grandpa Huang last time?”Nangong Kun suddenly remembered something.
"Yes, this Life Returning Immortal Drink can regenerate muscles and blood circulation, and change one's essence, qi, and spirit. There's a certain chance that it can resolve the poison.”
"Then let's start quickly. I'm afraid that Father won't be able to hold on for long!”Nangong Qian requested with determination.
"But…"
"What's wrong?"
"This Life Returning Immortal Drink requires five people to step on the formation, and each person's physique has to be compatible with the five elements. The person who stands on the water level has to suffer a loss in cultivation. Moreover, we don't have enough people here, I'm afraid…"
"I'll call Sister Wan 'er over immediately. There are exactly five of us!”
"No!" The Nangong Twins rejected Ziyin's suggestion. Nangong Ziyin then remembered that Tang Wan 'er's body was of the water element and she had been practicing the water curse since she was young. She was asked to come because she wanted her to consume her cultivation.
"Then…what should we do?"
Just as everyone was in a state of anxiety, Liu Ruyan calmly stroked Nangong Rui's face and smiled,""Let me do it! My constitution is yin, so it should be compatible with the water attribute.”
"What?" Everyone stared at Liu Ruyan with wide eyes.
"No!" Han Xu quickly called out to the Nangong siblings," Aunt Liu, you're not a cultivator, so you don't have any cultivation to waste. If you force yourself to do so, you'll only waste your lifespan!”
"I'm not afraid. Master is the pillar of our family. Without him, what's the point of me living? I'm just a woman. There's nothing I can do to help Master. Give this opportunity to me. You still have a long way to go. Master still needs your help!”Liu Ruyan was still as calm as ever, and her expression did not show any surprise.
"Mother!" "Auntie!" The Nangong siblings surrounded Liu Ruyan with tears in their eyes.
" Silly child, I'll only lose a few years of my lifespan, I won't lose my life. You don't have to worry. Let's start. I'm afraid that Master…"
After everyone calmed down, they stood in the positions of the five elements. Han Xu placed the unconscious Nangong Rui on the enlarged Haoran Mirror and suspended him in midair.
"The heavenly lightning is not shocked, but the earth fire changes. It moves with the wind and dissipates with the rain!”
Han Xu chanted the incantation taught by Madam Jinling, and the five of them suddenly rose with five-colored light, resonating with the mirror. The mirror also produced a column of white light that tightly surrounded Nangong Rui.
"Blood essence manifestation!"
Hearing Han Xu's order, Liu Ruyan quickly endured the pain and bit the skin on her fingertip. A drop of dark red blood seeped out from her skin and hung in the air. The blood essence of the other four was also forced out. At the same time, everyone pushed the blood essence forward. Just above Nangong Rui, five drops of blood essence condensed together and emitted a dazzling red light.
Han Xu changed the seal in his hand and chanted,""A pillar of light facing the sky!"
At this moment, a white light parted the black clouds and poured into the five drops of blood essence. At the same time, Liu Ruyan felt as if her body had been sucked dry. Her entire body was weak, and her brain was in pain.
"Aunt Liu, hold on for a while more. We're almost done!”
Hearing Han Xu's encouragement, Liu Ruyan gritted her teeth and endured the pain to maintain her body. The Nangong siblings looked at the trembling Liu Ruyan and felt an indescribable pain in their hearts. They turned their heads away, unable to bear to see her sad expression.
After a burst of red light, the white light that descended from the sky was gradually absorbed by the blood essence, turning into a clear light red water droplet. Han Xu pointed with his index finger, and the water droplet slowly fell into Nangong Rui's mouth. Then, his entire body emitted a faint red light. In an instant, the wound healed, and his expression gradually relaxed.
"That's great. Old Master is fine. Old Master…"
As Liu Ruyan was exhausted, she fainted on the ground as she spoke. Everyone quickly surrounded her.
When Liu Ruyan woke up, it was already the next day's dawn. As soon as she regained her senses, she asked about Nangong Rui's condition.
"Mother, don't worry, Father has Little Sister to take care of him! You have to rest well now. You can't waste your energy.”the Nangong Twins advised. They had accompanied Liu Ruyan the entire night. Seeing her pale face, both of their hearts were in a knot.
"Alright, Mother is fine now. Oh right, you must remember not to tell your father about this, in case he finds out.”Liu Ruyan forced a smile and ordered.
"But…alright." The Nangong Twins didn't want to see their mother frown anymore, so they agreed.
"I'll go and remind Zi Yin to prevent her from spilling the beans in front of Father!”Nangong Qian then turned around and left Liu Ruyan's bedroom.
After Nangong Qian left, Han Xu walked in with a bowl of herbal soup.
"Aunt Liu, you're awake! The decoction that Zi Yin asked me to make for you is ready. Drink it while it's hot!”
"So it's Little Xu. Come to Aunt Liu's side quickly.”Liu Ruyan forced herself up and smiled at Han Xu,""It's all thanks to you last night. You and your mother saved our Nangong family's life again. Heaven really sent you to save my old master!”
"Aunty Liu is too serious. Since our two families have a deep relationship, how can we not save Xiao Xu?”As Han Xu spoke, he brought over a bowl of medicinal soup and blew on it gently. He said gently,"This medicinal soup is ready to be consumed. Ziyin said that you will recover your spirit after drinking this medicine. It will also strengthen your foundation and replenish your energy.”
Liu Ruyan nodded and drank the medicine in one go for the entire night. Although the medicine tasted bitter, she felt relieved when she thought that her master had already turned the corner. Liu Ruyan, who had drunk the decoction, quickly fell asleep after giving Han Xu a few words of advice. Nangong Kun and Han Xu also left the room.
After Han Xu returned to the West Chamber alone, he summoned the Jinling Treasure Book and looked at the page of the Life Returning Immortal Drink, but he didn't feel happy at all. Thinking of Liu Ruyan's determined gaze, Han Xu thought of his mother and father whom he had never met. Everything seemed to be predestined. Han Xu, who had never had a father's love since he was young, was envious of the Nangong family. Jin Ling had never mentioned his father's story to him. Perhaps his father had long passed away. Looking at this page that Liu Ruyan had exchanged her life for, Han Xu felt a conviction called love, which was the constant bond between the Nangong couple. Han Xu suddenly felt that this book was like a story. It contained all kinds of life experiences and the changes of events. Every page was a manifestation of sincere feelings, and it would be unforgettable for a long time. His mother had told him that he could only go home after waking up the entire book. He could not understand the mystery behind this. Perhaps when he activated the entire book, this secret would naturally be revealed.
After two or three days, Nangong Rui gradually woke up from his coma, and his poison had completely disappeared. After Nangong Ziyin's treatment, Liu Ruyan's body had already recovered to its original state. Han Xu was amazed by Zi Yin's medical skills. During dinner, General Tang and Tang Wan 'er also appeared. General Tang had a curly beard and dark skin, which completely matched the appearance of a warrior. However, Tang Wan 'er had already changed her outfit. Her sapphire earrings made a crisp sound, and her elegant clothes were like flowing water. She combined movement and stillness like a fairy descending to the mortal world. Perhaps because she could not lose her composure in front of her future parents, Tang Wan 'er's every move was done with ease and just right.
"Brother Nangong, I heard from Wan 'er that you were injured a few days ago because of the attack.”General Tang spoke first.
"That's right. Could it be that Brother Tang also…"
" Sigh, I'm ashamed to say this. My daughter and I had already captured the assassin that day. However, not long after my daughter left, a powerful black-clothed man came. His strength was unfathomable. He defeated me in a few moves and saved the assassin..."
"I see. The person who can take the assassin away from Brother Tang must have reached the Profound Gold Core Realm.”
"Not only that, all the officials in the imperial court were attacked by the Demon Dwellers. The entire Dragon City was in chaos overnight. It seems that the martial world is not peaceful again."
" Sigh, first the sects were attacked, then the officials of the imperial court. Could it be…"
Nangong Rui didn't dare to think about it anymore, but he was worried and anxious.
"Hehe, could it be that Brother Nangong is worried about the emperor?”General Tang's words struck a chord in Nangong Rui's heart.
"That's right! It seems like their next step is the emperor…"
"Brother, don't worry. The Emperor's cultivation base is on a completely different level from ours. With the addition of his guard, Young Master Dragon Shisan, he's extremely safe.”
"Dragon Shisan?" Han Xu could not help but ask curiously.
"This is?" General Tang looked at Han Xu with an unfamiliar expression.
As soon as they sat at the table, Nangong Rui was busy catching up with General Tang and did not have time to introduce Han Xu.
"Oh, this is the son of an old friend of mine. His culinary skills have already reached the level of a saint. Even Mr. Wan of Longyin Restaurant was defeated by him!”
"It turns out that this little child has such ability. To be able to make Mr. Wan praise her so much, she's not simple!”
"General, you're too kind. By the way, who exactly is the Dragon Shisan Young Master you mentioned just now?”
"As everyone knows, His Majesty is the most powerful ruler of the Dragon Dynasty. He has been in power for nearly three hundred years and is proficient in both martial arts and literature. His bodyguard, Dragon Shisan, was an enigmatic figure. Only Prime Minister Pang knew his identity. It was said that Dragon Shisan's martial arts were profound and unfathomable. With him protecting the emperor, we naturally don't have to worry.”
Han Xu nodded thoughtfully.
"Aunty Liu, this is the medicine that our family made. I hope it will be of some help to Uncle Nangong.”Tang Wan 'er gently handed him a bottle of ointment.
Liu Ruyan happily took the bottle and said,""Wan 'er is really a considerate and careful girl! However, we're already in-laws. It's time to change the way we address each other.”
Tang Wan 'er looked embarrassed when she heard that. She lowered her head and her ears burned red, causing everyone to laugh. Nangong Kun was the only one with a blank expression as he lowered his head and ate his rice.
At the dining table, Han Xu listened to General Tang tell many stories about the Imperial Palace. He was extremely excited. He really wanted to take a trip to the Imperial Palace and see the imposing manner of the Emperor. It would not be a wasted trip.
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