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Chapter 484 Detoxification and Interpretation

Cheng Mu picked up a cup of tea from the table and handed it to A Jing. A Jing took it in confusion and asked, "What kind of tea is this?" Cheng Mu looked serious and said slowly, "This is to refresh you. You don't know that we were just in the Crane Temple. Everything there is full of mysteries. Their eyes, attitudes, tone of voice, the food they eat, and the fragrance they emit are all set. There are thousands of complex spices, seasonings, poisons, and even hidden weapons in it."

Ah Jing widened his eyes in surprise and asked, "Why didn't you stop me? Why didn't you take me out? Why do I feel comfortable and refreshed now? I don't feel tired at all. I even feel that I enjoy being with them." Cheng Mu sighed helplessly and said, "That's because you are too poisoned. In fact, you are already poisoned, so I give you this cup of tea." Ah Jing rolled his eyes in dissatisfaction and asked, "Why don't you drink it?" Cheng Mu smiled slightly and said, "I drank it a long time ago before I went."

A Jing was silent for a moment, then asked, "What effect do these poisons have on our bodies?" Cheng Mu frowned and explained, "These poisons can affect our nerves, senses and body functions. Long-term exposure may lead to memory loss, slow reaction, and even life-threatening." After hearing this, A Jing said nervously, "What should we do? Will it be dangerous?" Cheng Mu comforted him, "Don't worry, this cup of tea can relieve the toxicity. As long as we stop coming into contact with those toxic substances, our bodies will slowly recover."

Ah Jing recalled the scene in the Crane Temple and shuddered. She said, "I didn't expect them to be so insidious. No wonder I always thought they were weird." Cheng Mu nodded and said, "We were lucky this time. We must be careful in the future." Ah Jing looked at the tea in her hand and said thoughtfully, "Although this tea can detoxify, it also makes me realize the danger we are facing." Cheng Mu sighed, "Yes, this tea is like a warning, reminding us to be vigilant at all times."

In a room in Zhaoxing Pavilion, after drinking the cup of tea, Ajing felt that the toxins in his body were relieved, but he was tightly entangled by extreme fatigue. Cheng Mu, who was standing next to him, also had a tired face. He said slowly: "This detoxification process is very energy-consuming, so it is so tiring." Ajing heard it, nodded slightly, and then looked puzzled: "Why am I so weak this time?" Cheng Mu explained: "Before we went to the Crane Temple last time, we had you take the antidote, but we didn't tell you, and the poison you were infected with was far less severe than this time." Ajing suddenly realized.

Seeing this, Cheng Mu advised: "You should take a rest for a while, as there are important things to do in the evening." Ajing went back to his room as he was told and lay down on the bed with his clothes on. His mind couldn't help but flash through his various experiences in the Crane Temple. He wondered what secrets were hidden in this Crane Temple and why there were so many dangers every time he went there.

When Ajing and Cheng Mu stepped into Dingzhuxuan, the public dining area in Zhaoxing Hall, the noise immediately flooded into their ears. People were either in groups of two or three discussing enthusiastically, or thinking alone and occasionally chatting with others. The frequent mention of the word "He Temple" in their mouths made the atmosphere of the entire Dingzhuxuan exude a mysterious atmosphere.

A Jing and Cheng Mu walked towards an empty table in the corner calmly, their steps were steady and light, trying not to attract too much attention from others. They sat down slowly, their eyes seemed to be casually scanning the Dingzhu Pavilion, but in fact they were observing everyone calmly.

Cheng Mu and A Jing found a random seat in Dingzhuxuan and sat down. Their eyes met and they understood each other. Cheng Mu reached out to call the waiter and flipped through the menu nonchalantly. He seemed to be carefully selecting dishes, but in fact he was slightly listening to the movements around him.

Ajing raised the corners of his mouth slightly with a somewhat nonchalant smile. After ordering a few dishes, he leaned back slightly, his eyes seemingly wandering casually among the people around him.

At this time, the conversation of the people at the next table came into their ears. Cheng Mu gently picked up the teacup and brought it to his mouth, but his eyes seemed to casually glance at the people at the next table, and his ears moved slightly to catch their words.

Ah Jing calmly picked up the chopsticks, seemingly concentrating on the food on the plate, but in fact he was listening attentively, not missing a single word.

In Dingzhuxuan, the white bear people at the next table were enthusiastically discussing the food from the Crane Temple.

"Let me tell you, the food in the Crane Temple is delicious!" A member of the White Bear Tribe said loudly with excitement on his face.

His friend next to him curled his lips and joked, "You have eaten all kinds of delicious food, but you are obsessed with the food at the Crane Temple."

The White Bear scratched his head and said in confusion, "I don't know why, but I think their food is so delicious."

The noise around them was endless. They were like ordinary diners, seemingly immersed in the food, but in fact, in this noisy environment, they were keenly capturing every possible information related to the Crane Temple. When the waiter served the dishes, Cheng Mu nodded slightly, glanced around, and continued to listen calmly.

In a corner of Dingzhuxuan, a table of young people from Xiuyanxu were talking in low voices, with a bit of mystery in their expressions. Ajing and Cheng Mu keenly noticed their strangeness and quietly shifted their attention to them.

Ah Jing pretended to be careless and slightly turned sideways, her body slowly leaning towards them, her ears seemed to be pulled by invisible threads, trying her best to catch the subtle sound. Her eyes were focused and sharp, not missing any breath that might reveal key information.

Finally, intermittent words floated into her ears. She heard a slightly deep voice saying, "This Crane Temple is ever-changing..." Then, another softer voice echoed, "Yes." Then, a woman's voice came with a hint of doubt and amazement: "I went there several times, and it seems to be different every time."

A hint of subtle surprise flashed across Ajing's eyes, and he quickly turned to look at Cheng Mu. Their eyes met, silently exchanging their curiosity and vigilance. Cheng Mu frowned slightly, opened his lips slightly, and said in a very low and steady voice: "This Crane Temple seems to be far more complicated and mysterious than we imagined."

Ah Jing nodded slightly, his eyes returned to the children of Xiuyanxu at the table again, and he thought to himself: What kind of secrets does this Crane Temple hide that makes them talk about it so cautiously? Is there some unknown danger or unspeakable opportunity?

Cheng Mu and A Jing continued to pay attention to everything around them without making any noise.

They began to eat, their movements were neither hurried nor slow, graceful and natural. Ajing seemed to be concentrating on the food in front of him, but in fact his ears were keenly capturing every sound around him. Not far away, a table of travelers dressed in gorgeous clothes were enthusiastically telling about their experiences around the Crane Temple.

“Let me tell you, the woods near the Crane Temple become eerie at night, as if something is staring at you in the dark.” A middle-aged man said in a low voice with a nervous look on his face.

"Yes, I've heard about it too. And some people say that there's an abandoned courtyard behind the Crane Temple. Strange noises are heard from it from time to time, and no one knows what's going on." Another young man took over, his eyes flashing with curiosity and fear.

Ah Jing frowned slightly and secretly took note of the information. She glanced at Cheng Mu from the corner of her eye and found that he was also listening attentively. Cheng Mu's eyes were deep and calm, and the chopsticks in his hand picked up the dishes rhythmically, as if everything around him was under his control.

At this time, the conversation of people at another table caught their attention.

"Do you know? Some of the statues in the Crane Temple are said to have existed for hundreds of years. Maybe they are hiding some huge secrets." An old man said mysteriously.

"Oh? What secret? Please tell us about it." People around gathered around and asked curiously.

The old man cleared his throat and said mysteriously: "These statues are said to be able to help people have children and get rich, and they are very effective." As soon as he finished speaking, an old woman stood up and said in panic: "Come on, everyone with a discerning eye knows that there may be something fascinating hidden behind these statues, and there may even be evil spirits possessed by them." When everyone heard this, they all showed a look of horror.

At this time, a big man stood up and said loudly, "That's right, this kind of thing cannot be touched, it will definitely backfire. I advise you two to be careful, don't accidentally provoke the Curse Ancestor, otherwise it will be troublesome."

A Jing and Cheng Mu looked at each other, with a hint of vigilance in their eyes. They knew in their hearts that the secret of the Crane Temple was probably more complicated than they had imagined, and what was hidden behind these statues was really hard to figure out.