A group of people arrived in single file at the entrance of a small courtyard with blue bricks and black tiles.
A few servants, seeing that the six elders and Li Tianjue had all arrived, thought something major had happened. They quickly bowed their heads and stepped aside.
The Great Elder led Su Luo, walking at the very front, with even Li Tianjue relegated to the back.
"Su girl, Qi'er is the sect leader's only bloodline, yet he was born with a congenital illness. We've spent so much money, effort, and worry trying to cure him over the years, but to no avail. Alas..."
"There are no incurable diseases in the world. I'll take a look first," Su Luo comforted him.
The Great Elder led Su Luo inside. As the others were about to follow, he blocked the doorway. "Alright, it's not appropriate for so many people to enter. It's enough to have me and Tianjue accompany her. You all stay outside."
With that, he closed the door.
The other elders almost bumped their noses on the door, but they knew the Great Elder was right and could only wait anxiously outside.
When Su Luo saw Bai Qi, she blinked.
For a moment, she thought she was seeing things. Was this an immortal descending to earth?
The youth leaning against the bed reading was about her age. He wore a white inner garment, and his dark hair was scattered on the fluffy, soft bolster, like strands of silk. His complexion was so pale it had a translucent quality.
His lips were like peach blossoms after the rain, with only a faint touch of pink. His eyes were downcast, his long lashes as if tinged with loneliness, and his entire being exuded a chill, light aura. He seemed immersed in his own world, unaware of their arrival.
What a beautiful youth!
Was Qing Xu Tian a place that exclusively produced beauties?
Su Luo was instantly filled with a strong sense of pity and heartache, as if this exceptionally handsome youth would take flight at any moment and leave the mortal world.
"Qi'er," the Great Elder called out gently and cautiously.
The beautiful youth immediately raised his head. Seeing three more people in the room, a smile bloomed on his face. Especially when he saw Li Tianjue, a brilliant starlight erupted in his eyes, as if illuminating the entire room.
"Senior Disciple Brother, when did you get back?" he asked, surprised and delighted, two dimples appearing on his face.
"I just arrived. I came to see you right away."
Li Tianjue walked to the bedside and sat down, saying softly, "Fifth Disciple Brother, when Senior Disciple Brother went out this time, he found many spiritual medicines to treat your illness, especially... he invited a divine doctor for you."
He turned and gestured, and Su Luo took the opportunity to walk over. "Hello, Fifth Senior Brother. My name is Su Luo. Don't worry, with me here, you'll be cured in no time and back on your feet."
The beautiful youth's expression remained unchanged. He glanced at Su Luo indifferently. "Thank you, Senior Disciple Brother and this young lady. My illness is just like this. It's nothing. I'm used to it."
Su Luo immediately understood. Having been tormented by illness for a long time, he had likely lost all hope.
He was merely holding on because of the people who cared about him.
The Great Elder, accustomed to Bai Qi's despondent words, was anxious and didn't know what to say. Feeling both heartache and helplessness, he could only look pleadingly at Su Luo. "Su girl, quickly examine Qi'er."
Su Luo nodded and then moved a stool to sit by the bed. Bai Qi also cooperatively extended his hand for her to take his pulse, his face remaining impassive.
The Divine Eye Mirror quickly displayed the results.
Bai Qi: Son of Bai Yanshu, the Sect Leader of Qing Xu Tian, eighteen years old.
Three days after birth, he suffered an accident and was poisoned with 'Tian Yin Wu Du Luo Qi San,' 'Jiu You Jue Ming San,' 'Qian Si Wan Du Ling,' 'Hei Wang Shui,' 'Fen Xin Shi Gu Dan'…
My heavens!
Su Luo almost cried out before she could even finish reading. This was too terrifying!
Who would be so inhumane as to administer over a dozen types of poisons to a baby who had just been born?
Each of these poisons was highly potent. Some would cause the blood to boil every few days, with attacks feeling like being consumed by fire. Others would cause the intestines to rot and the stomach to rupture. Still others would cause the entire body to convulse…
Yet, these many poisons, when combined, had an effect that countered each other.
They did not kill Bai Qi immediately. Instead, they balanced the toxicity, allowing him to live longer and endure ten to a hundred times more suffering.
The most crucial point was that once these toxins entered the body, they were undetectable as poisoning. This would lead people to mistakenly believe Bai Qi had a congenital illness, which was the most brilliant aspect of the poisoner's method.
Thinking of this, Su Luo turned and asked softly, "Great-Grandfather, may I ask if the Sect Leader… has any enemies? Or an arch-nemesis!"
Otherwise, why would someone inflict such a cruel fate upon his son?
The Great Elder understood Su Luo's meaning and frowned deeply. "The Sect Leader is indifferent to fame and fortune. He has always disliked associating with others, let alone having enemies. However, Qing Xu Tian is one of the six major powers, and it's impossible to avoid worldly entanglements of interest. I know of several families that have had conflicts with Qing Xu Tian..."
Li Tianjue's eyes darkened. "You mean, Fifth Disciple Brother doesn't have a congenital illness, but was poisoned?"
"Precisely."
Su Luo nodded but did not reveal that Bai Qi was poisoned with over ten types of toxins.
Since the Great Elder was present, she didn't want to worry the elders and planned to tell Li Tianjue privately later.
The Great Elder quickly asked, "Su girl, what poison does Qi'er have? Can it be cured?"
"This poison..."
Su Luo's mind raced, and she quickly concocted a name: "It's called 'Wan Zi Qian Hong Gui Shen Wu Jiu' (Ten Thousand Purples and Reds, Ghosts and Gods Cannot Save). Ordinary doctors can't even diagnose it, let alone cure it, which is why so many years have passed. While it's somewhat difficult for me, it's not impossible to cure. It will just take some time."
Li Tianjue looked skeptical at her boastful claim. "What 'Wan Zi Qian Hong Gui Shen Wu Jiu'? I've never heard of it."
"Senior Disciple Brother, there's a lot you haven't heard of. You don't practice medicine."
Su Luo smiled, then turned to comfort Bai Qi. "Fifth Senior Brother, don't worry. Your illness is on me!"
Bai Qi remained indifferent. "Thank you."
He had heard such comforting words countless times and had long since lost hope.
Su Luo didn't say more, letting time prove everything!
She then carefully observed Bai Qi again, meticulously recording many details detected by the Divine Eye Mirror, including how to counteract each poison, the chain reactions after releasing one poison, the changes in toxicity, and other noteworthy details.
Hmm, what is this?
Su Luo suddenly saw a line of text: "To maintain the medicinal balance of thirteen poisons without killing the victim, one must also take half a teaspoon of Gan Lin Lu once a month."
This meant that Bai Qi, who had lived in pain for eighteen years, had been taking Gan Lin Lu every month.
Su Luo was immediately puzzled. Who was this person secretly administering Gan Lin Lu to Fifth Disciple Brother?
The three of them left Bai Qi's room. Outside, the five elders were already pacing like ants on a hot pan.
"How is it, how is it?"
The five old men surrounded Su Luo, anxious and nervous.
Before she could speak, the Great Elder laughed heartily. "Qi'er can be saved! He was indeed poisoned, not some so-called congenital illness! Su girl said she can cure him. Just wait for the medicine to be prescribed and taken, and in no time, Qi'er's illness will be cured!"
Uh... she hadn't said anything yet, and the Great Elder was already praising her extensively.
He made her sound like a divine doctor.
A blush rose on Su Luo's pretty face. Seeing the elders with shining eyes, she still nodded. "Yes, several grandfathers, please rest assured. Fifth Senior Brother's illness is on me. I will definitely cure him."
The old men immediately broke into smiles, their gloom dispelled.
"Hahaha, Su girl is amazing, much better than those so-called divine doctors!"
"That's great! Qi'er is saved! Heaven has opened its eyes!"
Just then, a servant in green clothing walked in carrying a stew pot and respectfully bowed to everyone.
Su Luo stared at him, her gaze suddenly fixed.