It was not difficult to detoxify silkworms, but it was difficult to have someone with profound internal energy to help push the medicinal effects, so that the silkworm poison could be forced out of the pores.
"Yes."
Mo Chou and Mo You nodded. At this moment, Yin Xuan's subordinate walked over and said respectfully, "Master, a cave was found ahead. Your subordinate went in to check just now. It's very clean, with nothing inside."
"Good, you guys stick the torches in the cave and all guard outside. Don't let anyone disturb us."
"Yes," everyone responded.
Yin Xuan carried Qingyao into the cave, and Mo Chou and Mo You made arrangements.
Countless torches illuminated the cave as bright as day. Yin Xuan took off his outer robe and spread it on the ground, holding Qingyao in his arms. He reached out and squeezed the juice of the purple spirit grass into her mouth. After she had swallowed a lot, he placed her down, extended his hand, and condensed powerful internal energy into his palm. They sat facing each other, and he used his power to help her detoxify.
The cave was very quiet. Yin Xuan treated her wounds while watching her. Her complexion finally looked a bit better.
Only now did the heavy stone in his heart finally fall.
All the way, his heart had been tense, almost to the point of being unable to breathe. Only at this moment did he completely relax.
He watched the black energy on her face slowly recede, then her head began to emit qi. She sweated profusely, her skin appearing as if it had been soaked in water, making it exceptionally moist.
Yin Xuan withdrew his hand and watched her body lean to one side. He reached out and pulled her into his embrace, gazing at her motionlessly, his long, slender fingers gently touching her. He felt a strange sense of comfort and happiness.
As long as she was alive, nothing else mattered.
Yin Xuan thought quietly, holding her, and slowly fell asleep. The scene was extremely heartwarming.
Mo Chou and Mo You tiptoed in and looked at the scene. Their eyes couldn't help but moisten. Their master was finally alright.
As Mo Chou walked out, she began to sob. She was so scared. She was really afraid that something would happen to her master. Before, she only considered her a master, but after spending so much time together, their feelings had naturally grown. They were like family. She had almost been scared to death earlier, but now that she had finally put her mind at ease, she couldn't help but cry.
Mo You, standing beside her, reached out to pull her. She naturally leaned into his embrace and cried until she had no more tears. In the darkness, her sobbing was incredibly eerie, but who cared about her?
"Don't cry, isn't Master alright now?"
Mo You reached out and hugged her, his strong arms encircling her. He felt an extraordinary joy in his heart. It turned out he could also be a man sometimes, and she was like a little woman at this moment.
Mo Chou, tired from crying, felt drowsy.
Mo You hugged her, walked to a large rock on the side, sat down, and said in a gentle voice.
"Get some sleep. We've been traveling all day, you must be tired."
"Mmm," Mo Chou replied. Without thinking much, she naturally snuggled into Mo You's embrace and fell asleep.
In the morning, the first rays of sunlight penetrated the leaves and shone into the cave through the gaps.
On the man's partially ethereal face, the thousand-petaled crabapple swayed in the sunlight. His ink-black hair hung down, obscuring half of his face, yet it added a sense of unfathomable depth.
His large hand tightly embraced the beautiful woman in his arms. The man's chin rested on the woman's head. At this moment, they were holding each other intimately.
Qingyao shifted slightly, feeling discomfort all over her body, as if someone was holding her tightly. But as soon as she moved, Yin Xuan woke up. He opened his watery eyes, his long eyelashes concealing his joy, and calmly said, "Are you awake?"
Qingyao opened her eyes and saw a magnified face before her. She was momentarily stunned and startled. She flinched backward, almost falling to the ground. Yin Xuan quickly reached out to pull her and said, with a mixture of amusement and annoyance.
"What are you doing? It's not like you've seen a ghost."
Qingyao frowned. "Why are you here?"
"You've forgotten everything?" Yin Xuan was somewhat taken aback. Could it be that this woman had forgotten everything and, upon waking, asked him why he was there?
The sound of conversation in the cave alerted the people outside. Mo Chou and Mo You led a few people rushing in. As soon as Mo Chou saw her master was well, she immediately burst into tears.
"Miss, you scared me to death. Please don't scare me like this again. I was so afraid."
As Mo Chou cried, Qingyao's memory returned. She recalled being poisoned yesterday and now she was fine. Could it be? She looked up at Yin Xuan. Could it be that he had saved her? Who was he?
Why had he helped her again? She owed so many favors. She already owed Wu Qing, and now she owed Yin Xuan. Who was he?
Qingyao narrowed her eyes and looked at Yin Xuan.
"Who exactly are you?"
"Can't I be a friend? Yesterday, I ran into Mo You on the road and originally intended to greet you and leave. Who knew I would encounter you being poisoned? Coincidentally, I know a bit about this poison, so I couldn't just not ask."
Yin Xuan said as a matter of course. His tall figure suddenly stood up from the ground, exuding an untamed aura. He strode out, his subordinates following behind him.
Mo Chou and Mo You helped their master up from either side. Mo You looked at his master, who was still gazing at Yin Xuan, and couldn't help but say.
"What he said is true. He happened to meet me, so I invited him to my home for a visit. I didn't expect to find Master poisoned at that time. Fortunately, I invited him then, otherwise the consequences would have been terrible. Miss should thank him properly. He saved your life. If not for him, perhaps..."
Mo You didn't finish his sentence. In fact, if Yin Xuan hadn't been there, they would have prepared to send their Miss back to Wuqing Valley. However, they were afraid that time would not be enough. It would take at least ten to fifteen days for the carriage to return to Wuqing Valley, and by then, their Miss would likely..."
So, Miss's life was saved by Yin Xuan.
"Mmm, I should thank him properly."
Qingyao nodded. Considering her suspicious nature, he was her benefactor. Since he didn't want to reveal his true identity, why should she force him? Everyone had their troubles.
The three of them walked out of the cave and saw the outside bathed in bright sunshine, with birds singing and flowers fragrant, a truly pleasant scene.
Qingyao spread her arms and breathed in the air, shouting towards the dense, lush forest with all her might, "It's so good to be alive!"
In the distance, Yin Xuan smiled. She was finally alright again. This felt so good.
After shouting a few times, Qingyao turned and strode over, standing behind Yin Xuan. She looked at him with a smile, "Thank you. If you ever need my help in the future, please ask. I owe you a huge favor."
Yin Xuan remained silent for a long time. He suddenly turned his head and looked at her.
His dark pupils were as deep as the vast ocean, unfathomable, revealing nothing at the bottom. His large hand suddenly reached out, drawing her into his embrace, and he said softly, "You really scared me yesterday. You must live well in the future and never do anything so frightening again."