The name Reincarnation Hall sounded rather grim, yet the scenery was quite idyllic.
As Lu Qingwan was being led to her guest room, she took the opportunity to admire the surroundings.
Then, a woman dressed in orange, named Cheng Yi, brought her to a small courtyard called Guiyun Ju.
The courtyard was situated on a mountaintop, giving the impression that one could touch the clouds with a raised hand. Perhaps this was the origin of the name Guiyun Ju.
Lu Qingwan asked Cheng Yi, "Are the Medicine King Valley outside and Reincarnation Hall related?"
Cheng Yi was clearly much more lively than the woman in green. When Lu Qingwan inquired, she pouted, her tone full of disdain.
"Miss, please don't gross me out. Our Reincarnation Hall and those scoundrels from Medicine King Valley are in no way connected!"
Lu Qingwan raised an eyebrow. "So, in that case, Reincarnation Hall has no jurisdiction over the affairs of Medicine King Valley?"
"Who said that?"
Cheng Yi haughtily tilted her chin, her tone proud. "Although Reincarnation Hall and Medicine King Valley are not affiliated, the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley is not even comparable to an outer disciple in our Reincarnation Hall. If our Reincarnation Hall were to intervene, who in Medicine King Valley would dare to resist?"
Lu Qingwan chuckled. "That would be for the best. I have a few friends still in Medicine King Valley. I'm worried that the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley might harm us and then turn his malicious intentions towards them. Would you do me a favor and safely escort my friends out of Medicine King Valley, and perhaps send them word that we are safe?"
Cheng Yi puffed out her cheeks proudly. "I heard earlier that you completely denied that my master is your maternal grandfather. Why should I help you?"
"Because of this..."
Lu Qingwan's voice was cool. Her eyes met Cheng Yi's, and she gazed intently. "Now, can you go and save my friends?"
"Yes."
Cheng Yi agreed in a dazed tone and turned to leave Guiyun Ju.
Feng Xiwu watched all of this from the side, utterly speechless.
However, all his questions vanished when Lu Qingwan collapsed onto the ground. He anxiously crouched down, not daring to help her up. He asked urgently, "What's wrong? Did that old scoundrel injure you?"
"I'm dizzy. Don't move me for now."
Lu Qingwan sat on the ground, her face pale, half leaning into Feng Xiwu's embrace. Feng Xiwu dared not move her, and they sat on the ground together for nearly fifteen minutes before Lu Qingwan recovered.
"How are you? Are there any side effects from the Teng Snake poison?"
"There shouldn't be." Feng Xiwu was not concerned about his own蠱毒 at this moment. "How about you? Are you feeling better? What happened just now?"
"Hypnosis is quite draining."
Lu Qingwan knew that having hypnotized Cheng Yi in front of him, she could no longer keep it a secret. Therefore, she chose to be honest with Feng Xiwu about this matter. "A rest will be fine."
To her surprise, Feng Xiwu did not seem overly astonished by the hypnosis. He merely asked naturally, "Hypnosis? Are you referring to suggestion?"
"You could say that. Suggestion is only a small part of hypnosis."
Lu Qingwan extended her hand to him. "Help me up."
Feng Xiwu helped her up and examined her closely. "Are you injured?"
"No. But that old man... he'll probably be begging me for help soon!" She laughed triumphantly, then her expression turned doubtful. "What kind of place is this Reincarnation Hall? They're so arrogant, acting like they're the best in the world. Won't they get beaten up if they go out like this?"
The man in purple was one thing, but even the young girl in orange acted as if Reincarnation Hall was the most powerful entity, not even looking twice at the revered and feared Medicine King Valley. Lu Qingwan was genuinely curious about what kind of existence Reincarnation Hall truly was.
"Reincarnation Hall is rumored to be the secluded residence of Liu Mo Bai, a renowned minister of the Ancient Banquet Kingdom. Liu Mo Bai was a carefree individual with many friends. After the political situation in the Banquet Kingdom stabilized, he feigned retirement and withdrew into the mountains, inviting renowned individuals from all walks of life to keep him company. His friends were all elites from various fields. Later, even the Empress Qing Huang and the Imperial Preceptor of the Southern Xuan Kingdom joined, further increasing the fame of Reincarnation Hall. Over time, Reincarnation Hall became a sacred haven, sought after by elites from all professions. However, the selection criteria for entering Reincarnation Hall have always been mysterious; no one knows if they meet the standards until they are admitted. But the informants of Reincarnation Hall are as elusive as ghosts, present everywhere, causing fear and awe in all kingdoms. Royal families from various countries have spent enormous fortunes trying to locate Reincarnation Hall, all to no avail. Some have even been ruined for their efforts. Now, no one dares to inquire about any news of Reincarnation Hall."
Lu Qingwan nodded in agreement, "No wonder!"
Feng Xiwu asked her curiously, "No wonder what?"
Lu Qingwan took a deep breath and replied sincerely, "No wonder they are so arrogant. If I had that kind of backing, I would be even more conceited and obnoxious than them!"
Feng Xiwu laughed uncontrollably. "You don't like them very much?"
Lu Qingwan's face was serious. "Being powerful is not inherently wrong. The problem is that the powerful person isn't me!"
Feng Xiwu burst out laughing. "It's this king's fault. I will work hard to ensure my Consort can also become... well, powerful, as soon as possible!"
The novel term that popped out of Feng Xiwu's mouth made Lu Qingwan laugh until her eyes curved. "Seeing as Your Highness cares so much about me, shall I help you resolve the蛊 poison now?"
Feng Xiwu was taken aback. "Resolve it now? Don't we need to find the Liu Kun Yu Jin anymore?"
"No need." Lu Qingwan dangled the Teng Snake bracelet on her wrist. "Since it has recognized me as its master, wouldn't it be a waste not to utilize it?"
"If you are confident, then proceed." Feng Xiwu truly did not want to expend more effort searching for the elusive Liu Kun Yu Jin. The feeling of being able to stand and walk normally these past few days was something he had grown too fond of. He didn't even know how he would bear the cruel reality of becoming crippled again once the medicine wore off. Nor did he want Lu Qingwan to have to protect him when danger arose again.
"Allow me to prepare."
As Lu Qingwan spoke, she grabbed Feng Xiwu's hand to check his pulse. That man in purple looked like he wouldn't be easy to deal with. If Feng Xiwu suffered any internal injuries and couldn't hold on during the detoxification, she would be a widow! This scoundrel had single-handedly raised her standards for men; finding another one she found pleasing might be difficult. Muttering to herself, she confirmed that Feng Xiwu only had some internal energy imbalance and was not too severely injured, much to her relief.
"Previously, during the forced onset of the poison, your meridians and internal organs bore significant pressure. I will prepare some medicine for you. Rest and recuperate for a few days. Once your body is in the best condition, we can proceed with detoxification, otherwise, your body won't be able to withstand it."
"In that case, if the medicine wears off before then, my legs..." He never wanted to return to that state where his lower body had no strength, and he didn't even know if his legs were still there.