A piece of Japanese incense

Chapter 265 Going to Leyu

If it wasn't in Yun Mansion, then why did he go to such great lengths to search for it, even sending people to search Feng Jinqi's mansion repeatedly?

This was completely out of the ordinary. Emperor Zhaoding was the Son of Heaven, rich and powerful, and he had seen all sorts of rare treasures.

……

"He Baoer~ After you have your coming-of-age ceremony, grandma will take you back to Leyu, okay~"

"Where is Le Yu?"

"This is where Grandma grew up. Didn't you say you wanted a transparent roof? We can all just stay in the house and look up to see the sky. Grandma, we built it for you. Do you want to go see it?"

"really?"

"Of course! ~ Whatever Baoer and I want, there's nothing Grandma can't satisfy!"

"Then I want to use the air conditioner! It's too hot in the summer~"

"Well, our house is warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It's even cooler in the summer!"

"That's great! What else? What else?"

"And the rose quartz chess pieces! Didn't you promise the old man that if there were transparent and pink chess pieces, each with a pattern on it, you would play chess with him?"

"Is it really true?"

"That's natural~"

"How amazing! If there really were chess pieces like this, I'd be willing to play with my grandfather all day!"

"Hahahaha~"

"What else, Grandma?"

"Everything is available~ Grandma, think about it, um... pink transparent incense burner, do you like it?!"

"I like it! I like it so much! Let's go to Le Yu now!"

"Hahahaha! Ouch! Oh dear! You're almost pulling my sleeves off! Wait a minute, I guess it's not finished yet..."

……

Grandma!

Happy!

A surprising thought split the fog. What Emperor Zhaoding was looking for was not in Yunfu, but in Leyu!

But why? Why did Emperor Zhaoding know about these things that my grandmother hid in Yueyu? Even knew their specific names?

Why did he mistakenly think that these things were in Yunfu?

Feng Jinqi looked at Zhi Yihe who was lost in thought and did not dare to disturb him.

After a long time, Zhi Yihe slowly raised his head.

She did not tell Feng Jinqi her speculation, but said in a deep voice: "The Yun Mansion really does not have the things he said. Not a single one." She spoke with certainty and her tone was extremely sure.

Feng Jinqi said meaningfully: "It seems that the secrets hidden by our emperor are far more numerous and deeper than we know~"

There were chaotic footsteps coming from far away outside the room. Feng Jinqi frowned and just stood up when the door was pushed open.

"Oh no, Master! Uh... Miss Zhi. You... you guys should go and take a look. Master Yu is bleeding profusely. The witch doctor says he's dying."

"What?!" Zhi Yihe stood up suddenly and rushed out without thinking.

"Be careful!" Feng Jinqi saw her rushing towards the hard door frame like a headless fly. His heart tightened and he subconsciously held her shoulders.

"Don't worry about me! Take me to see Brother Nian!" Zhi Yihe shook off his hand, not caring about the pain of hitting the door frame.

Feng Jinqi grabbed Zhi Yihe's trembling wrist and said, "Come with me!" He pulled her, almost half dragging and half hugging her, and rushed to Yu Nian's room as fast as he could.

The room was filled with the thick stench of blood and the bitter aroma of herbs. Witch doctor Agu, hunched over, beads of sweat on his forehead, was pressing futilely against Yu Nian's chest with a blood-soaked cloth. Dark red blood continued to flow, staining the bedding.

"Brother Nian! How is Brother Nian? Agu! How is he?!" Zhi Yihe rushed to the bedside following the sound and smell, groping around in the air with his hands.

A'gu's hands kept moving as he replied in frustration, "Miss Zhi, originally... originally the poison had been initially controlled, and his life was safe... But I... I didn't expect! This young man actually had such a serious old injury hidden in his body! This method of curing the poison is inherently dangerous and overbearing, requiring the use of Qi and blood to forcibly draw out the poison... His old injuries simply couldn't withstand such an impact, his internal organs were damaged, his blood vessels were ruptured... That's why..."

Zhi Yihe roared, "Where's Feng Yan? Is this the good witch doctor you brought with you?! He can't even figure out the patient's condition! If anything happens to Brother Nian... I will make you pay with blood!"

Feng Yan was already frightened and disturbed by this sudden change. Now he was accused so bluntly and harshly by Zhi Yihe, and a surge of anger rushed to his head. He was about to retort, but when he looked at Zhi Yihe's face, all the words were choked in his throat.

Feng Yan had never seen Zhi Yihe so panicked and crazy. A chill ran up from the soles of her feet. She took a half step back, fell silent, and dared not say another word.

Nine Turns Pill!

Zhi Yihe drew out the dagger he carried with him, and without any hesitation, slashed his index finger hard!

"what you do!"

"Ahe!"

Feng Jinqi and Feng Yan exclaimed at the same time and wanted to stop it but it was too late.

Blood gushed out, and Zhi Yihe put his bleeding fingers to Yu Nian's pale and cracked lips, squeezing them hard, letting the blood fall into his mouth.

Zhi Yihe said, "I took a 'Nine Revolutions Pill' by chance! This pill can cure all poisons and protect the heart! My blood... might be useful!"

Upon hearing this, Agu's cloudy old eyes lit up: "Nine-turn Pill?! The legendary holy medicine?! Quick! Quick!" He immediately threw away the cloth in his hand, and concentrated again to check Yu Nian's pulse and the bleeding situation.

The miracle happened!

The surging blood actually slowed down, stagnated, and finally stopped flowing at a speed visible to the naked eye. Yu Nian's breath, which was almost weak, also miraculously stabilized a little. Although it was still weak, it was no longer on the verge of exhaustion.

Agu breathed a long sigh of relief, his voice filled with disbelief and excitement. "Amazing! Miraculous! The bleeding has stopped! The poison has also been suppressed, and it hasn't continued to spread and erode the heart meridians! The Nine Revolutions Pill really lives up to its reputation!"

The joy on Agu's face quickly faded. He looked at Zhi Yihe and said gravely, "Miss Zhi's actions... are like drinking poison to quench thirst. Your blood may have miraculous effects and can temporarily keep him alive and suppress the poison, but it's ultimately a drop in the bucket! Young Master Yu has suffered from old injuries and new poisons, his internal organs are severely damaged, and his foundation is destroyed. Unless..."

"Unless what?" Zhi Yihe's heart was hanging again.

"Unless we can completely 'transfer' the deadly toxins and injuries within his body! Or... find a divine object that can truly bring him back to life and repair his foundation!" Agu shook his head. "That's almost impossible..."

"Transfer..." Zhi Yihe murmured, a light illuminating a corner deep in her memory. She had seen him read a book about the strange stories of the Western Qi Kingdom.

"The Myriad Souls Butterfly!" she blurted out. "Legend has it that there's a strange insect called the 'Myriad Souls Butterfly' that lives in a highly toxic land! It needs to be carefully fed with human blood, flesh, and essence until its mother insect gives birth to a butterfly. On the day the butterfly breaks out of its cocoon, the mother butterfly will transfer all of its life essence, along with all the poison and damage it has absorbed from its owner, to the butterfly, protecting its new life! This is a life-for-life insect!"

Agu's expression was filled with horror. "Wanling Butterfly?! You... you actually know about this long-lost, vicious Gu?! Yes, there is such a strange method. But this Gu is extremely dangerous, and the feeding process is extremely painful. If you're not careful, both the owner and the Gu worm will die. And... in the end, the owner will undoubtedly die!"

"Xiqi..." Zhi Yihe chewed on the place name. His grandmother's house was in Leyu, and what the emperor was looking for might also be there. And now, the only slim hope of saving Yu Nian was also there.

She slowly stood up. "So what if I'm going to die? It's better than watching him die bit by bit here! Considering the poison darts my brother blocked for me and the blood he shed for me, I'm betting my life on this!"

Zhi Yihe took a deep breath and said resolutely:

"Agu, use all your means to stabilize his injuries and keep him alive.

Prince Feng, immediately prepare the fastest carriage and the most secure cushions. Arrange the personnel and inventory the supplies. We will set off immediately for Leyu."

A barely perceptible surprise flashed across Feng Jinqi's eyes.

Le Yu?

His thoughts raced. When he'd written the letter to Zhi Yian on her behalf, he'd indeed mentioned "Le Yu" according to her instructions. Now, with Yu Nian's life hanging by a thread and Emperor Zhaoding's troops hanging like a sword overhead, Meng Hui City wasn't a place to stay for long. Logically, she should have chosen a more secluded, safer place for Yu Nian to recuperate, or... return directly to Sanchuan City for sanctuary. He was still surprised by her eagerness to bring up Le Yu, a seemingly unconventional destination at the moment.