Lucky Farmer Girl: I rely on metaphysics to support my family

Tang Wan took out a sachet from her spatial storage using her sleeve. Inside were several small tools: silver needles, a jade dish, and a crystal bottle containing a transparent liquid.

Tang Wan poured a small amount of medicine residue onto a jade plate, carefully separated it with a silver needle, and meticulously examined the residue.

Take out a little more and put it into the liquid in the crystal bottle to observe the changes.

The War King waited quietly, without approaching to disturb him.

After a while, Tang Wan raised her head and said with certainty, "Your Highness is right. There is indeed powdered root of Crimson Blood Vine and the remnants of Yin Ning Flower after it has been processed."

These are things that ordinary doctors wouldn't understand, so it's perfectly normal that the physicians of the Prince of Zhan's mansion wouldn't know them.

But these are things you absolutely must know; that's what it means to specialize in something.

Upon hearing Tang Wan's words, the War King stood up, walked to Tang Wan, and looked down at the two things Tang Wan was pointing to.

Tang Wan smiled slightly at the War King and then added, "These two things, the former usually only grow in extremely cold tombs or near ancient battlefields, while the latter is mostly used in the shamanistic rituals of certain ethnic groups in the southwest, and has the effect of calming restless souls or catalyzing specific soul power."

The War King nodded slightly, indicating that he understood her meaning.

Then, Tang Wan pointed to several dark red fragments in the jade disc and said, "Look at this. If I'm not mistaken, it should be specially treated beast blood clots. I don't know exactly what they are, but they should be yin in nature. The combination of these three is to modify the user's constitution and blood, making them more compatible with the nourishment required by the 'Demon-Feeding Pact.' Has Your Highness found the 'feeding' they specially raise?"

The War King said, "We found a boy in Qixia Village. He is estimated to be thirteen or fourteen years old. According to my subordinates, the boy is pale, has empty eyes, and has a dark red mark about an inch long on the inside of his left wrist. The shape is a bit strange."

Upon hearing this, Tang Wan slowly said, "It seems that the mark on the young man's wrist is probably the key to locking in the medicinal power."

The War King's eyes turned completely cold: "There must be someone behind Feng Yongnian who is proficient in this art."

Tang Wan carefully closed the jade box and handed it back to the War King, saying solemnly, "Your Highness, this matter must be expedited. Judging from the dregs of the medicine, the other side's preparations are very thorough. Once the 'feeding material' reaches the required state, they may initiate the ritual at any time. We need to find out their complete plan, the location of the ritual, and their ultimate goal as soon as possible."

"I understand." The War King took the jade box, his tone softening slightly.

The War King looked at Tang Wan and suddenly said, "I estimate that once Cousin Lan has recovered, the Duchess of Anguo will formally pay her a visit."

Tang Wan was slightly taken aback, then understood. Feeling a little embarrassed, she composed herself and said, "This is indeed a suitable time."

After all, with her father reinstated and the family re-established, it was more natural to discuss marriage at this time. At least, although there was a difference in their social status, it wasn't as drastic as it seemed.

The two exchanged a few more words in hushed tones. Zhan Yi remained silent throughout, but was too embarrassed to discuss anything too private.

The War King could not stay any longer, so he prepared to leave. Tang Wan walked out with the War King, intending to see him off.

Tang Bojun and his wife were waiting outside, and they came to greet Zhan Wang as soon as he came out.

After exchanging a few more polite words with Tang Bojun, Zhan Wang took his leave.

Mr. and Mrs. Tang Bojun personally saw them off at the gate.

Tang Wan only escorted him to the second gate and left after watching the War King's figure disappear.

The War King left the Tang residence and mounted his horse. As they approached the War King's residence, there was hardly anyone around. The War King looked ahead and said in a low voice, "War One."

"Your subordinate is here." Zhan Yi immediately spurred his horse and moved half a body length closer.

The War King spoke calmly and clearly: "Double the manpower and keep a close watch on that manor. Record everything that enters or leaves, including people, vehicles, goods, and even the garbage being transported out. Report any subtle changes in the boy inside the manor daily. Remember, do not expose him."

"Yes!" Zhan Yi responded quickly.

Without looking at Zhan Yi, Zhan Wang continued, "Maintain the same level of surveillance over Feng Yongnian's other businesses, but raise the alert level to the highest. If he makes any unusual moves, do not request permission; immediately take necessary measures to control him, but be sure to keep him alive."

"Yes! Understood!" Zhan Yi quickly responded, but he already had some ideas in mind. He thought that the discovery in the manor was more important than he had expected.

Back in the study of the War King's mansion, the War King took off his outer robe, and Zhan Yi knocked on the door again and entered, saying, "Your Highness, the people have been arranged to watch over the place in shifts for twelve hours a day, but I'm afraid the concealment talismans won't be enough."

Upon hearing this, the War King also remembered that although Wan'er had given him a lot of concealment talismans last time, the amount needed for guarding the area in shifts for twelve hours was indeed large.

Thinking of this, the War King said, "Let people use them first. I'll have Miss Tang make some more. Once they're ready, send someone to pick them up."

"Yes!" Zhan Yi immediately responded. Although he didn't show it on his face, he was relieved. It was good that it was working; he was just afraid that the loss of surveillance would affect the effectiveness of the surveillance.

Just as Zhan Yi breathed a sigh of relief, Zhan Wang asked again, "How's the investigation going regarding the list and whereabouts of the alchemists, extraordinary individuals, and merchants from the southwest who had contact with Feng Yongnian?"

"Your subordinates have been incompetent. We've almost finished checking the list of merchants and travelers in the Southwest, but the people we sent there haven't returned yet, and we still haven't figured out who Feng Yongnian contacted in the Southwest in his early years." Zhan Yi's voice grew softer and softer, as if he was ashamed to face his lord.

The War King understood that it was normal that the matter was from a long time ago and could not be investigated in a short period of time, so he calmly said, "Report as soon as you have any news. Also, check if there have been any old cases related to evil magic, mysterious deaths or disappearances in the vicinity of the capital in the past ten years. Pay special attention to children or people with special destinies. Do not overlook any clues."

"I'll do it right away!" Zhan Yi accepted the order and hurriedly left.

The study returned to silence.

The War King took out the bell to contact Tang Wan.

At this moment, Tang Wan had just finished dealing with her parents and returned to her own courtyard, where she was alone in her study.

Upon hearing the War King's bell, they quickly entered the space and made contact.

The War King said he needs more concealment runes.

Tang Wan naturally agreed, and with a slight smile, she said, "Then have someone come to pick it up later. I'll make you some upgraded concealment talismans. Last time, I made the ordinary ones because I was afraid you'd be impatient."

The upgraded version naturally requires more spiritual energy and takes longer to draw.

"Oh? There's an upgraded version too? How long can the upgraded version last?" War King asked with a smile, feeling a little relieved upon hearing about the upgraded version.

Tang Wan said, "It can be used for three consecutive hours. Last time when you went to the Southern Desert Border City, I brought you an upgraded version of the invisibility talisman. Don't you remember?"

Tang Wan grew increasingly dissatisfied as she spoke, but then she thought that he had faced many dangers back then, and perhaps he remembered them then but had long forgotten them now. (End of Chapter)