Chapter 52

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The difficulty was too terrifying, and after walking for a while, he was already panting. He stuck his head out and looked around, seeing that Qu Xinghe had already walked far away. He let out a sigh, feeling that it had all been for nothing.

The human's aura was too strong, as if a single finger could crush the great divine beast Xiao Ba. He couldn't provoke it, he couldn't.

In an instant, the maid Jasmine rushed down from the阁楼.

"Lord City, Miss is almost gone..." Jasmine, with tears streaming down her face, choked up and couldn't finish her words when she saw Qu Xinghe.

Qu Xinghe's heart turned cold, and he rushed upstairs in a fit of anxiety.

Yan Zhiwu, however, secretly rejoiced, knowing that only in such a critical moment could his contributions be highlighted. On the surface, he feigned concern and urged, "Pharmacist Fang, quickly, quickly."

Chen Mo saw that everyone else had rushed upstairs, completely ignoring him. He turned to look at Xiao Ba: "Xiao Ba, you're still the best to me."

Being ignored by his idol, Chen Mo couldn't help but feel a bit down, but this world was like that—strength was respected, and the weak were mere ants. He believed that with his youth and passion, he could definitely surpass others.

Xiao Ba, the mystic turtle, tilted his head and ignored him. You're so obsessed with money that you still have the heart to lament the passing of spring and autumn. Hurry up and get treated, or don't drag me down and get stewed into turtle soup. Thinking of this, Xiao Ba's eyes darted, and he took a half step back, then quickly retreated, as if chased by hungry wolves, vanishing in a puff of dust.

Chen Mo touched his nose, truly a guy without loyalty. I'll make sure to deduct your turtle food in the future.

As soon as Chen Mo went upstairs, the air was filled with various medicinal scents. He entered Qu Tianyao's room.

On the ancient bed carved with hibiscus flowers, a woman as beautiful as a fairy lay, her hair as black as ink, her skin as white as snow, her eyebrows lightly drawn, her eyes tightly closed, her face pale, and her lips tinged with black, looking strangely eerie.

Even the round nails on her delicate hand were tinged with black, as if some unknown poison was continuously eroding her fingers. Her breathing was barely audible, like a beautiful puppet, lifeless. If not for the slight fluttering of her eyelashes, she would be no different from a corpse.

Chen Mo's heart skipped a beat. Seeing the black aura emanating from Qu Tianyao's body, it seemed she was controlled by some poison, much worse than he had imagined.

"Black aura is swirling inside Tianyao, devouring all her flesh and blood. The poison has already entered her internal organs and is now invading her heart meridian. If not for the Heart-Protecting Pill, she would have already passed away. Now, it seems the Heart-Protecting Pill is gradually losing its effect."

Huai Haomiao quickly stepped forward, extending two fingers to feel Qu Tianyao's wrist. His heart was instantly filled with shock, and he sighed helplessly.

Qu Xinghe's tiger-like brows stood on end, his heart aching as if pierced by a thousand arrows, his insides burning. He bowed deeply and urged, "Pharmacist Fang, quickly save my daughter." He then generously offered a huge reward: "Pharmacist Fang, if you cure my daughter, anything I have, you can take."

"Lord City, rest assured, everything is under control." Fang Yingzhuo, with a calm demeanor, shook his robe and strode to Qu Tianyao's bed.

He thought to himself, with my sixth-stage Spirit Master's Wood Qi and mid-stage Spirit Quality Evergreen Formula, I can make withered wood sprout again and bring dead fish back to life.

Who can match my powerful healing ability? With the unique pills made by my master, I can surely cure her. These country bumpkins can't even compare.

This trip is a double win, both fame and fortune. In the future, even Qu Xinghe will yield to me in Chongxuan City. Qu Xinghe is a powerful figure in the Great Feng Kingdom. Gaining his friendship and support will be beneficial in the near future...

Fang Yingzhuo, with a high-minded appearance, pulled out an emerald green bottle from his chest. Inside the bottle, a pill glowed with a green light.

"Green Jade Pill, a fourth-grade pill, worth 80,000 to 90,000 gold tickets. The materials used are extremely precious. Besides the demon core of an eighth-stage innate Red Ape, it also includes a thousand-year-old Snow Lotus from the peak of a snow mountain, which took eighteen days to complete."

Qu Xinghe's spirits lifted, his hopeful gaze fixed on the pill. Truly a great man from Changchun Valley, his actions were extraordinary, like a lifeline.

At this moment, he had no trace of his usual expert demeanor; he was just a father deeply concerned about his beloved daughter.

Chen Mo's eyes widened. A fourth-grade pill, one costing 80,000 to 90,000 gold tickets? He touched his chest, his heart aching. How pitiful, he kept two second-grade pills, 'Condensing Essence Pills,' worth 1,000 gold tickets each, as precious treasures. This man's move was truly impressive.

Fang Yingzhuo enjoyed these gazes, his high-minded aura even stronger. He opened the bottle, and a refreshing scent immediately filled the room, dispelling the harsh medicinal smell, invigorating everyone. This pill was truly extraordinary.

Xiao Ba, the mystic turtle, was drawn by the scent of the pill, emerging from some corner. He hid behind the threshold, closing his eyes and sniffing the fragrance, completely entranced.

His head crossed the threshold several times unconsciously, then he reluctantly pulled back, feeling miserable. He blamed Chen Mo, when will the master become strong and rich, so I can eat Green Jade Pills like beans.

Huai Haomiao also nodded, acknowledging the pill's effectiveness. He had tried this pill before, but the materials were hard to find, and the slightest mistake in the process could ruin everything. Without reaching the fourth-grade pharmacist level, the success rate was extremely low.

Fang Yingzhuo, extremely confident, inserted the Green Jade Pill into Qu Tianyao's mouth. He placed one hand on her wrist and closed his eyes to begin the treatment.

As soon as he made contact, a black aura like a black snake, with its venomous fangs bared, fiercely attacked. Fang Yingzhuo frowned and quickly activated the Evergreen Formula, sending pure and vital Qi into Qu Tianyao's meridians to resist the black aura, sweeping through it.

The black aura in Qu Tianyao's nails slowly dissipated, restoring some vitality, becoming translucent and slightly pink.

Qu Xinghe's heart leaped with joy, like a lone sail in a vast, dark sea, seeing a distant light, seeing hope.

Yan Zhiwu's lips curled, feeling that his time to rise to the top was near. He had spent a fortune from his family to bring this pharmacist, and it was worth it.

Jasmine, hiding to one side, had been tense, but now her anxious heart was somewhat relieved.

Only the old pharmacist Huai Haomiao remained calm, focusing his attention.

Fang Yingzhuo's frown eased, his confidence full. He waited for the Green Jade Pill to take effect, combining with his Evergreen Qi to dispel the poison, then using the pill's power to flow through her body, repairing her meridians and restoring vitality.

He again activated the Evergreen Qi, dispelling the poison, and it entered Qu Tianyao's internal organs. The further it went, the weaker the Qi became, and the black aura resisted more fiercely.

He then tried to sense the properties of the Green Jade Pill, but the refreshing vitality it should have released was nowhere to be found. No matter how he probed, it was like a stone sinking into the sea, with no trace.

Suddenly, the black aura inside Qu Tianyao's body rapidly gathered, colliding with the Evergreen Qi with a loud boom, like a thousand black waves surging back.

Fang Yingzhuo was shocked, cold sweat pouring down his face. He desperately activated the Evergreen Qi, but the black aura seemed to be stimulated by his Qi, like ghosts breaking free from hell, surging forward, penetrating his hand, and the tips of his fingers turned black, causing sharp pain.

With a leap, Fang Yingzhuo jumped back in horror. If he didn't withdraw, he might be affected too.

A layer of black aura instantly enveloped Qu Tianyao's pale face, terrifying and lifeless. Even the black aura in her nails flared up, becoming more intense.

"Yao'er!" A heart-wrenching cry echoed through the room.

Qu Xinghe pushed the pale-faced Fang Yingzhuo aside and picked up Qu Tianyao, wailing.

Fang Yingzhuo, dumbfounded, saw the slight blackness on his fingertips, gritted his teeth, and activated the Evergreen Qi to dispel the black aura. He then sighed, shaking his head helplessly.

"Lord City, I have done my best. Miss Qu was already in a critical condition, beyond saving. It's too late, medicine cannot save the dead. Please accept the situation and move on." Fang Yingzhuo cleverly shifted the blame to the delay in treatment, not his lack of ability, maintaining his dignity.

Qu Xinghe was devastated, aging decades in an instant. He held Qu Tianyao's face, which was tinged with black, tears streaming down his face. He had only one daughter, and his wife had tearfully begged him to protect her before she died. Now, his daughter was dead, and he had to bury his child before his own death, a heart-wrenching pain.

"Roar!" A desperate cry. In his heart, no matter how strong he was, he couldn't save his daughter.

Jasmine lay on the ground, sobbing uncontrollably.

Yan Zhiwu felt as if cold water had been poured over his head, from head to toe, feeling helpless and frustrated. The duck in his mouth had flown away, his hopes dashed. His mouth opened wide, but no sound came out.

The atmosphere was heavy and sorrowful.

Suddenly, a clear voice broke the mournful silence: "Cough, cough, why don't I give it a try?" Not high, not low, but clear to everyone's ears.

Everyone turned to look at the young man by the door.

Chen Mo's face was calm, as if watching flowers in a courtyard.

After a moment, everyone realized there was still a lingering Xuan Yuan Mo.

Yan Zhiwu, taken aback, suddenly burst into a fit of laughter. This kid hadn't run away? Perfect, let him bear the city lord's anger.

Fang Yingzhuo gave Chen Mo a cold glance. Even he was helpless, what could this ragged, poor-looking guy do? It was an insult to the title of pharmacist.

Qu Xinghe, emerging from his grief, his heart's pain turning to anger, his tiger-like brows standing on end, his muscles twitching, a powerful aura rising, making Qu Tianyao's hair flutter. He looked at Chen Mo like a fierce beast, as if ready to devour him.

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