The fragrance of medicine fills the countryside in 1990

Chapter 104: Su Chenjin's secret technique, Gu Xinliang discovers new clues to the Tang King's Pharmacopoeia

Kang Duan Chenxiang and Luo Shen, after going through numerous difficulties, finally walked along the rugged mountain road and arrived at the waterfall of Yaoshan with difficulty.

This waterfall is like a galaxy falling from the sky. The water is surging and the water droplets are sparkling with crystal clear light under the sunlight, just like countless elves dancing happily. The mist gives people a dreamlike feeling.

The roar of the waterfall is deafening, like a majestic symphony, drowning out the chirping of insects and birds around it, making people feel awe.

Standing in front of the waterfall, Kang Duanchenxiang and Luo Shen felt as if they were in a mysterious and solemn world, with an indescribable excitement in their hearts.

The two of them looked at the inscriptionless monument that Luo Shen had mentioned before.

The stone tablet once stood beside the waterfall, silently guarding this mysterious land.

However, what they saw in front of them shocked them.

I saw that the monument without words was now in a dilapidated state, with the body of the monument smashed into pieces. The originally smooth stone surface was now covered with cracks and pits, and it looked dilapidated.

The patterns on the stone tablet have long become blurred and difficult to recognize.

Kang Duanchenxiang's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but exclaimed. His voice echoed in the air, trembling with disbelief: "How is this possible? This wordless stele, this wordless stele that records the origin of the secret realm, how could it become like this?"

The originally solemn and dignified inscriptionless monument is now broken into pieces, with fragments scattered all over the ground.

Luo Shen frowned, and a hint of doubt and anger flashed in his eyes.

He squatted down, carefully picked up a piece of debris and observed it carefully.

His fingers gently stroked the body of the monument. The cold and hard touch was transmitted to his heart through his fingertips, making him feel an inexplicable chill.

"Look here!" Luo Shen suddenly shouted, his voice full of tension and excitement.

He pointed to marks on a fragment that showed obvious signs of human vandalism, with deep scratches and damage.

There was a gleam of grief and anger in his eyes.

"These traces are definitely not formed naturally." Luo Shen's voice was low and powerful. He looked around, trying to find more clues.

Kang Duanchenxiang came closer, and the familiar smell of Yaoshan Mountain was mixed with a strange coldness.

She stared at the fragments, each of which looked like it was cut by a sharp sword, deeply engraved on the stone tablet. The brutal method was like a storm and left no room for error.

Her fingers gently slid across the uneven scratches, feeling the coldness and roughness from her fingertips, and an inexplicable chill surged in her heart.

Why do these traces appear on this monument without any words on it?
Kang Duanchenxiang couldn't help but think of the legends about Yaoshan, and those mysterious stories emerged in his mind one by one.

Could it be that someone really destroyed this ancient monument without any words on it on purpose?
Her heart was filled with doubts and uneasiness. An invisible force was pulling her to explore the secret.

She raised her head and looked at Luo Shen beside her, and their eyes met in an instant.

She saw the same doubt and uneasiness in those deep eyes.

Kang Duanchenxiang frowned slightly, "Luo Shen, when was the last time you came here?"

Kang Duanchenxiang seemed to have traveled through the tunnel of time, exuding an unquestionable aura.

Hearing this, Luo Shen was silent for a moment.

He looked around, as if looking for some clues. Suddenly, his eyes fell on a ruin in the distance, where there seemed to be some strange traces hidden.

"It should be a few months ago." Luo Shen finally spoke, with a barely perceptible worry rising quietly.

He slowly walked towards the ruins, squatted down and carefully examined the traces on the ground. Those traces seemed to have been deliberately covered up, but it was still difficult to hide the truth hidden underneath.

"Everything here seems to be inextricably linked to the whereabouts of the two of us."

Luo Shen's tone revealed an inexplicable sense of tension, "Someone must have noticed our whereabouts and deliberately destroyed this monument without words."

Kang Duan Chenxiang felt uneasy when he heard this.

There is a huge secret hidden behind this monument without words, and this secret seems to be closely related to the fate of both of them.

And their arrival seems to have touched the nerves of some people.

"Their purpose is nothing more than to cover up some truths." Luo Shen took a deep breath and continued, "But I found that this monument without words is inextricably linked to the Duke's Mansion of the Tang Dynasty. Perhaps, we can uncover a long-forgotten history through it."

Kang Duanchen stood aside, his brows furrowed and his eyes sharp.

She stared at Luo Shen closely, trying to read more information from his eyes.

She asked anxiously, "What clues did you find? Tell me quickly!"

The urgency and anticipation in the voice seemed to be an attempt to immediately uncover the secret behind the inscriptionless monument.

Luo Shen smiled bitterly and rubbed his tired eyes.

He spoke slowly, his voice low and firm: "There is indeed a pattern hidden on the wordless stele. When I first discovered it, I was inexplicably excited. The pattern was not carved randomly, but contains some profound meaning. It is like an invisible clue."

Luo Shen closed his eyes quietly, allowing himself to immerse himself in that distant memory, as if trying to touch that special moment again with the hands of his heart.

At that moment, his heartbeat seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible hand, beating violently with an indescribable excitement and anticipation.

He clearly remembered that the pattern was like a painting covered in dust over the years, and every detail revealed a mysterious and ancient atmosphere.

The unique pattern and delicate lines are like flowing streams, soft and powerful.

He instinctively felt that there must be some unknown secret hidden behind the pattern, and that secret might be the key to unlocking the complicated entanglement between the Duke's Mansion and this secret realm of medicinal fragrance.

He guessed that the pattern might be the family emblem of the Duke's Mansion of the Tang Dynasty, symbolizing the family's glory and inheritance.

This idea was like a seed that took root in his heart and gradually grew into a towering tree.

He later discovered that this speculation was not groundless.

Unfortunately, however, he did not have any solid evidence to confirm this.

He could only rely on his intuition and speculation to get closer to the truth hidden behind the pattern step by step.

Luo Shen's thoughts were like fallen leaves blown by the wind, drifting back to that day full of mystery.

His brows were tightly furrowed, trying to seal away the confusion and helplessness of that day in deep doubt.

He shook his head helplessly.

At that time, Luo Shen entered the secret realm of medicinal fragrance for the first time.

He was wearing a dusty work suit and holding the camera that had been with him for many years, like a lonely explorer, looking for secrets forgotten by time.

The stone tablet stands quietly in the corner of the waterfall, and time has left deep marks on its surface.

As Luo Shen approached it, the excitement and anticipation in his heart were like a raging fire.

The information hidden on this stone tablet may be able to solve the mystery between the Duke's Mansion of the Tang Dynasty and the stone tablet.

However, when his eyes fell on the patterns on the stone tablet, he couldn't help feeling disappointed.

Those patterns seemed to be shrouded in a mysterious mist, blurry and elusive.

Luo Shen took a deep breath and adjusted the angle and light of the camera, trying to capture every detail of the pattern.

He squatted down and carefully observed every pattern on the stone tablet. Sometimes he put the camera close to the stone tablet, and sometimes he stepped back to find a suitable shooting angle.

His finger slid lightly over the shutter of the camera, but no matter how hard he tried, the pattern on the stone tablet could not be clearly presented in his lens.

He felt depressed and powerless, as if he was bound by an invisible force. But soon, he forgot about it until one day.

It was an evening a few months later. The setting sun was as red as blood, and the afterglow sprinkled on the ancient book room of the Chiyou family, illuminating the long-dusty bookshelves and ancient books with a golden glow.

Luo Shen was alone, immersed in the tranquility and solemnity. His fingers shuttled between the bookshelves, looking for ancient books that might hide secrets.

Finally, his eyes fell on a seemingly insignificant ancient book.

He carefully took out the book and gently brushed the dust off the cover.

He turned the pages of the book and lines of handwriting came into view.

Luo Shen's heartbeat suddenly accelerated and he felt his breathing become rapid.

These texts contain secret clues to the Tang Dynasty's Duke's Mansion and the stone tablet, and are the key to solving the mystery.

He couldn't wait to flip through it, carefully searching for more information page by page.

The yellowed words sparkled mysteriously under the setting sun.

Luo Shen's fingers gently slid across the pages of the book, feeling the uneven handwriting, as if he was touching the vein of history.

As he read deeper, excitement gradually flashed in Luo Shen's eyes.

The secrets and legends recorded in this ancient book were like a key that slowly opened the door to the truth in his heart.

He seemed to see the glorious history of the Duke's Mansion in the Tang Dynasty and felt the mysterious power hidden behind the stone tablet.

Luo Shen's steps suddenly paused, and his eyes inadvertently swept over Kang Duan Chenxiang. She was standing not far away with a warm and encouraging smile on her face. That smile was like the warm sunshine of spring, instantly illuminating the haze in Luo Shen's heart.

Luo Shen's thoughts slowly returned from distant memories, and those past scenes were pieced together in his mind like broken mirrors.

Kang Duanchenxiang approached Luo Shen slightly. The faint fragrance mixed with the unknown mysterious breath made Luo Shen hold his breath involuntarily. "Luo Shen, tell me quickly, what clues did you find? Can this clue solve the mystery in our hearts?"

A meaningful smile gradually emerged on Luo Shen's face. He opened his thin lips slightly, his voice was low and magnetic, and every word was full of the weight of history.

"King Tang, the great monarch who once unified the world with iron-blooded means, his name shines brightly in the history books, and embodies countless glory and splendor." Luo Shen said slowly, and every word condensed into dazzling pearls in the air.

He paused, as if recalling that long-ago history, and then continued, "Do you know that when the Tang King ascended the throne, he issued a secret order to the Su family of the Duke's Mansion. This secret order is of great importance. It is not just an order, but also a secret that concerns the safety of the world."

Luo Shen's eyes were mysterious and cunning, as if he could see into the depths of that dusty history.

He continued, "This secret order has been kept secret and passed down by the Su family since the day King Tang ascended the throne. Every generation of the Su family's head is well aware of its importance. They guard this secret with their lives and beliefs, and have never revealed even a little bit to outsiders."

Kang Duanchenxiang's curiosity was like firewood ignited by flames, burning fiercely and uncontrollably.

Her heart beat faster, as if an invisible hand was pulling her and leading her towards the unknown.

She clenched her hands, her body trembling slightly, and was pulled by a mysterious force towards the mysterious and distant Duke's Mansion of the Tang Dynasty.

"Just now, a phantom suddenly appeared on the ceremony platform!" She almost shouted, and her voice echoed in the air, causing a small vibration. Luo Shen came closer, curious to know what she saw.

"That phantom has a face as clear as a real person, and a graceful figure, like a fairy descending from the earth. More importantly, it is exactly the same as Su Chenjin! Look carefully, the depth and determination in the eyes, the nobility and elegance in the temperament, it is simply unbelievable similarity!" She became more and more excited as she spoke. Luo Shen was sometimes surprised, sometimes puzzled, revealing a thoughtful expression.

Kang Duanchenxiang did not give up. She took a deep breath and continued, "I firmly believe that this is no coincidence! Su Chenjin must have a close connection with the Duke's Mansion of the Tang Dynasty! Perhaps, she is the descendant of that Duke's Mansion, or perhaps, she inherited some mysterious power from the Duke's Mansion. In any case, we must investigate in depth to uncover this mystery!"

Luo Shen listened quietly to Kang Duanchenxiang's words, frowning slightly, as if he was trying to figure out the deeper meaning behind every word.

There was a sharp light flashing in his lowered eyes, as if he was analyzing every clue in the mystery.

The air around them seemed to freeze, with only the sounds of their breathing echoing.

Luo Shen pondered for a long time before he spoke slowly, his voice low and firm: "Student Chenxiang, your ideas are indeed unique and creative. However, we live in this complicated world, and we must always keep a clear head and calm judgment."

He paused and continued, "Even if we already have such a guess, we can't easily draw a conclusion without solid evidence. The relationship between Su Chenjin and the Duke's Mansion is still just speculation and lacks substantial evidence. We can't conclude that there is a connection between them based on a mere illusion. Such an inference is too hasty."

Kang Duanchen's face was as heavy and gloomy as a dead leaf hit by the cold frost of late autumn.

She stared at Luo Shen, her deep eyes trying to penetrate his soul and find the clues to solve the case hidden deep in history.

However, Luo Shen seemed like a sculpture frozen in time, standing there quietly with his hands spread out and an expressionless face, like a helpless pigeon with its wings bound.

Kang Duanchen couldn't help but feel powerless. She said with a hint of helplessness and unwillingness: "Now all the evidence is gone. What else can you do?"

Her brows were furrowed, as if she was thinking about what to do next.

In the silent air, Kang Duanchenxiang's voice sounded particularly harsh, like a sharp knife cutting the already tense nerves.

Luo Shen took a deep breath, and his eyes began to wander, scanning the surrounding scene.

Those familiar scenes, those corners where clues were once left, now seem so strange and distant.

He seemed to be searching for something, a spark of inspiration, a clue that could ignite hope.

However, there was only deep confusion and helplessness in his eyes.

He shook his head slowly, his voice low and weak: "There is no other way for the time being."

These words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Kang Duanchenxiang's heart hard.

She felt a sense of loss and despair, as if all her efforts had come to nothing at that moment.

Kang Duanchenxiang stood at the edge of the dense forest and took a deep breath of the cold air mixed with the fragrance of moist soil and pine and cypress.

The dark light in her eyes carried a firm and bright fragment of light, trying to penetrate the heavy fog and see through all the unknown secrets.

She looked around and saw mist lingering between the dense trees, floating in the wind like a veil, adding a mysterious atmosphere to this ancient and mysterious forest.

She bit her lip, she didn't want to give up just like that.

Luo Shen looked at her, smiled slightly, pointed at the surrounding scenery and said, "Don't worry, let's take a look around first. If a stone tablet is as large as this, if it is destroyed and moved away, there will definitely be some traces left. Let's look carefully, maybe we can find some clues."

Kang Duanchenxiang's eyes were deep, and her voice echoed in the silent night with a hint of imperceptible worry: "Luo Shen, I am really worried that even if we find the rest of the stone tablet fragments, the totems left on it will have been eroded away."

She shook her head gently, a hint of helplessness flashed in her eyes: "Luo Shen, I know your determination, but I am really worried. Those totems are the key to unlocking the secrets of the Tang Dynasty Duke's Mansion and the Tang King's treasure. If they can no longer be identified, then wouldn't all our efforts be in vain? Moreover, this is related to the secret of Su Chenjin's identity! We must not be careless!"

After listening to Kang Duanchenxiang's words, Luo Shen's eyes seemed to be ignited by a firm force, like stars twinkling in the dark night.

He looked back at her, the firmness and determination in his eyes seemed to be able to trample all difficulties under his feet.

Luo Shen took a deep breath, a playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, his voice was sonorous and powerful, and his actions were as fast as the wind. He said: "Roll up your sleeves and work hard. Work until you are afraid and move yourself!"

After hearing this, Kang Duanchenxiang couldn't help but burst out laughing.

The laughter was clear and pleasant, like the sound of a spring in a mountain stream, adding a bit of vitality to the quiet forest.

As she looked at Luo Shen's high morale, the doubts and anxieties in her heart dissipated a little. In this world, there were only her and Luo Shen left in the Chi You family, and he was the only person she could trust.

The two of them continued walking downstream along the stream, passing through a dark forest. Suddenly, their eyes lit up and a lush berry garden came into view.

The berries are bright red and juicy, like a delicacy sent by God.

Luo Shen walked forward excitedly, like an explorer who had discovered treasure.

He reached out his hand without hesitation and gently picked a berry. He put it in his mouth and took a bite. The juice overflowed, sweet but not greasy, like a stream of cool spring water flowing into his heart.

This taste is so tempting!
Luo Shen couldn't help but close his eyes, savoring the wonderful taste, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

"Chen Xiang, this fruit is so sweet! We are in for a treat."

Luo Shen opened his eyes, quickly picked some fresh berries, and handed the berries to Kang Duanchenxiang.

Kang Duanchenxiang took the berry and tasted it. She blinked and said with a smile, "Look at you, we have a mission!"

Luo Shen couldn't help but laugh and said seriously, "Yes, classmate Chen Xiang!"

Kang Duanchenxiang couldn't help but be surprised. Her thoughts were like flying catkins. Although the mystery of the stone tablet and totem still lingered in her mind, Luo Shen's unconcealable joy was like the warm spring sun, which silently melted the ice in her heart.

She walked forward slowly, her eyes fell on the berry garden in front of her, her brows slightly frowned, and at that moment she seemed to have discovered the secret of this land.

From a distance, the berry orchard looked like an emerald embedded in the earth, shining brightly.

The plump berries hanging on the branches make people want to taste them.

However, what surprised Kang Duan Chenxiang was that this berry garden did not look wild, but rather well-organized. Every berry tree seemed to have been carefully trimmed and arranged in uniform order, as if someone had taken good care of it.

Kang Duanchenxiang's eyes shuttled through the berry garden, and a doubt surged in his heart: "Is there really someone living around here?"

As soon as this thought appeared, it was like a stone thrown into a lake, causing ripples.

When Luo Shen heard this, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes. He looked around, as if looking for some clues.

Kang Duan Chenxiang and Luo Shen, like explorers discovering a new continent, searched carefully in the surrounding mountains and forests.

Their steps were light and firm as they passed through dense trees. Finally, they found a bamboo house in a lush green bamboo forest.

This bamboo house stands quietly in the woods, like a guardian of time, silently watching the passage of years.

Its appearance is simple and elegant, and the bamboo-woven walls exude a faint luster, exuding a tranquil and profound atmosphere.

On the fence, colorful flowers are blooming, red as fire, pink as clouds, and white as snow. They sway gently in the breeze, exuding bursts of refreshing fragrance.

The two approached the bamboo house cautiously, and Luo Shen reached out and gently pushed open the door of the bamboo house. The door slowly opened, making a slight "creaking" sound.

They stepped into the house and saw that it was empty, but the furnishings were simple and tidy. A bamboo coffee table was placed with a few yellowed books, and a bamboo bed was placed against the wall, covered with a clean and tidy bamboo mat.

Obviously, someone had lived here before, but there was no trace of life left. Luo Shen and Kang Duanchenxiang looked around, and doubts arose in their hearts.

Has the owner of this place left?

Why did they leave this empty bamboo house without taking anything with them?

The two of them walked out of the bamboo house and came to the backyard.

A field full of medicinal fragrance came into view, with various herbs growing lushly and emitting a faint fragrance.

This piece of land was obviously carefully tended by someone. Every herb grew so lushly, as if someone watered and fertilized them every day.

However, in this countryside full of life, there is no trace of the owner.

Kang Duan Chenxiang stood quietly in front of the bamboo house. There was silence all around, only the breeze gently blowing through the bamboo leaves, making a rustling sound.

Her brows were furrowed, as if she was restrained by an invisible pressure that made it difficult for her to breathe.

She suddenly turned her head and looked at Luo Shen beside her, her clear eyes revealing a deep doubt.

She asked softly, "Luo Shen, what do you think about this?"

There was a hint of uneasiness and impatience in his voice.

Luo Shen frowned slightly, he pondered for a moment, and then slowly said: "The key to this problem may all lie with one person!"

His voice was low and firm, as if he had already found the crux of the problem.

Upon hearing this, Kang Duanchenxiang immediately raised his eyebrows, with a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

She had already guessed who Luo Shen was referring to, but she wasn't sure.

She stared into Luo Shen's eyes, hoping to get more clues from him.

The two looked at each other, and there was a tacit understanding and trust in each other's eyes.

Kang Duanchenxiang suddenly laughed. She and Luo Shen said at almost the same time, "Su Chenjin!"

The two people's voices echoed in the bamboo forest like a mysterious spell, leading their thoughts to an unknown direction.

Kang Duanchenxiang and Luo Shen walked quickly on the wet soil. Every step was like stepping on a swamp covered by mist, and it seemed that they might fall into an unknown abyss at any time.

The surrounding scenery is hazy and mysterious, shrouded in a thick layer of fog that makes it impossible to see the road ahead.

Their heartbeats gradually quickened as their pace quickened, and every breath seemed to carry an inexplicable tension and anticipation.

Kang Duanchenxiang stared at the ground, her eyes as sharp as a falcon staring at its prey.

Suddenly, her eyes were drawn to a piece of ground that was different from others.

The color of the soil there was obviously lighter than the surrounding area, as if it had been squeezed by some other mysterious force, leaving a strange mark.

She squatted down and gently stroked the compacted land with her hands, feeling the unique texture, and an inexplicable excitement surged in her heart.

Seeing this, Luo Shen quickly came over. He squatted down and observed the land side by side with Kang Duan Chenxiang.

Luo Shen's brows were furrowed and his eyes were sharp.

He carefully took out the small shovel he carried with him and began to gently scrape off the top layer of soil.

His movements were gentle and cautious, for fear of destroying any possible clues.

As the soil was gradually removed, the blurry edge of a stone tablet gradually emerged.

A glimmer of surprise flashed across Luo Shen's eyes, and he whispered, "Sure enough, there are traces. It seems we have found the right place!"

Although his voice was low, it was full of firmness and confidence.

Kang Duanchenxiang also felt excited. She held Luo Shen's hand tightly, trying to convey this joy to him.

They continued to dig carefully, using their hands and shovels to clear the dirt around the monument.

As the soil gradually fell off, the outline of the stone tablet became clearer and clearer, and finally appeared in front of them in its entirety.

However, when Kang Duanchenxiang slowly approached the stone tablet and her eyes fell on it, an indescribable sense of loss suddenly surged in her heart.

Originally, she expected to see those mysterious totems or ancient characters on this stone tablet, which might reveal the complicated secrets of the Duke's Mansion in the Tang Dynasty. But at this moment, the place where the totems or characters should have been engraved on the stone tablet was blank, as if all traces had been deliberately erased by humans.

Kang Duanchenxiang stood in front of the stone tablet, her eyes fixed on the blank space, trying to find more clues.

She gently stroked the surface of the stone tablet with her hands, and the cold touch made her shiver.

She murmured to herself, "I came here with so much difficulty just to find clues about the relationship between the Duke's Mansion of the Tang Dynasty and the Secret Realm of Medicinal Fragrance. I also want to know if Su Chenjin is from the Duke's Mansion! But why did the totem left on the stone tablet and the legend of the wordless tablet disappear?"

Her voice was full of disappointment and confusion, as if she had lost her direction in this endless dark fog.

Luo Shen also saw the blank space on the stone tablet. His brows were furrowed and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.

He walked to Kang Duanchenxiang, stood side by side with her, and stared at the stone tablet together.

The air around them froze, with only the sounds of their breathing and heartbeats echoing in the air.

Luo Shen frowned, his voice revealing a kind of tension and doubt that was difficult to conceal: "In this ancient secret land, there must be another group of people. They broke into our territory silently and brought unknown variables."

Kang Duanchenxiang stood next to Luo Shen, her face full of confusion and worry, her eyes fixed on the damaged stone tablet not far away. She frowned slightly, with a hint of doubt and anger in her tone: "Why did they destroy this stone tablet? This stone tablet contains a secret. Did they come here for this secret as well?"

Luo Shen took a deep breath, his gaze became deep and powerful, penetrating the darkness in a short moment and seeing the truth of the matter.

He spoke slowly, his voice low and penetrating: "I think all this is related to Su Chenjin. She is the key to our entry into this secret realm, and the key to unlocking the secret of the stone tablet. These uninvited guests are likely to be looking for her, or for the secrets she knows."

At this moment, the bright moonlight shines through the exquisite window lattices of Gu Xinliang's apartment study, like tiny silver fragments, sprinkling on him and Su Chenjin, adding a bit of dreaminess and mystery to the originally quiet night.

The air in the study seemed to be filled with the faint scent of ink and a barely perceptible sense of tension.

Su Chenjin sat upright at the desk, her figure was like a blooming lotus, pure and elegant.

She was wearing an elegant long skirt, the hem of which swayed gently, like clouds dancing in the night sky.

Her long hair flowed behind her shoulders like a waterfall, gleaming silver in the moonlight.

Gu Xinliang stood quietly beside Su Chenjin. His posture was as straight as a pine tree, and the black suit made him look particularly handsome and tall.

In their hands, both of them held a thick ancient book - Tang Wang Pharmacopoeia.

The cover of this ancient book is simple and elegant, and contains the vicissitudes of thousands of years.

Gu Xinliang pointed at the cover of the ancient book, his brows furrowed, as if he felt the vicissitudes of life emanating from the ancient book.

He took a deep breath, and a hint of worry was revealed in his tone: "Look, the protective layer of the Tang King's Pharmacopoeia was originally used to protect the book from external erosion. But now, it has been destroyed by the Ice Jade Fire, which is an extremely rare flame, and its heat is enough to melt gold and stone. Now that the protective layer has been damaged, we can no longer flip through the book as casually as before. Otherwise, if we are not careful, the contents may be damaged, and this thousand years of wisdom will go to waste."

The covers of ancient books are mottled and seem to hide secrets of countless years.

Su Chenjin gently stroked the uneven handwriting, but was secretly calculating in his heart.

She was naturally well aware of the method of protecting the Tang King's Pharmacopoeia, which was an ancient sealing technique designed to protect the secrets in the book from being peeped by outsiders.

However, she did not want to reveal her secrets easily. After all, any communication in this world often requires caution and wisdom.

So, Su Chenjin deliberately pretended to be confused, with a frown on his face, as if he was really worried about the damage to the protective layer of the ancient book.

She sighed and said, "What should we do? The protective layer of this ancient book has been damaged. Will we be unable to read its contents?"

There was a hint of helplessness and regret in her voice, as if she really regretted not being able to appreciate the mysteries and wisdom in the ancient books again.

However, she was secretly delighted in her heart.

She knew that her words had successfully aroused the other party's curiosity and desire to explore.

Next, she just needs to wait patiently.

"That won't do. The value of this book is by no means ordinary. We must not give up the restoration of ancient books lightly. However, if it is easily leaked, the consequences will be disastrous."

Gu Xinliang's voice was deep and powerful, full of unquestionable firmness.

He looked at Su Chenjin, as if he had already known a good way to solve the problem.

Su Chenjin looked at Gu Xinliang's confident eyes, and the surprise in his heart spread like ripples.

She thought this question would put them in trouble, but she didn't expect Gu Xinliang to be so calm, as if everything was within his ability.

She couldn't help but ask curiously: "Director Gu, can you really think of a solution?"

There was a hint of anticipation and curiosity in her voice, as if she wanted to get some inspiration from Gu Xinliang.

Gu Xinliang smiled slightly, with confidence and wisdom.

He raised his head proudly, and said with a hint of pride in his voice: "My uncle is really an amazing person. He is an expert in restoring cultural relics in the Forbidden City, and he has profound attainments in the restoration of ancient pharmacopoeias. Back then, in the summer when I graduated from college, I lived with him for two whole months. During that time, I saw many unique skills in restoring ancient books, which really opened my eyes. Of course, I also personally worked on a book, which was a unique copy from the Ming Dynasty!"

Su Chenjin was stunned. She thought Gu Xinliang was just a hospital manager, but she didn't expect he had such a background and ability.

She couldn't help but have more respect for Gu Xinliang in her heart, and praised him sincerely: "Director Gu, you are really an all-around champion! Not only can you manage the hospital, but you also know how to repair ancient books. I really can't think of anything else you can't do!"

Gu Xinliang laughed after hearing Su Chenjin's praise, waved his hand and said, "No, no, I only know a little bit. But don't worry, since this ancient book has been handed over to me, I will do my best to repair it."

As he spoke, Gu Xinliang carefully opened the ancient book in his hand and carefully repaired it page by page. It looked like it was really well done!
When Su Chenjin saw it, he opened his mouth in surprise. He couldn’t believe it, really couldn’t believe it!

After a while, Gu Xinliang raised his head and gently placed the ancient book on the table in front of Su Chenjin.

With a look of inquiry and expectation on his face, he said in a low and powerful voice: "Xiao Jin, please read this ancient book carefully and see if you have any questions. If you have no objections, I have something else to ask you."

Upon hearing this, Su Chenjin immediately turned his attention to the ancient books on the table.

Her brows gradually relaxed, as if she was thinking of something, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

After a while, she raised her head and looked at Gu Xinliang, with curiosity flashing in her eyes.

"What's the question?" she asked.

Gu Xinliang took a deep breath, his eyes became extremely solemn, trying to pour out all the secrets in his heart.

"Those who destroy ancient books, what they really want to see is not the secret of the legendary Tang King's Pharmacopoeia."

Gu Xinliang said slowly, "The real treasure of the Tang King Pharmacopoeia is actually a magical prescription that can allow patients on their last breath in the ICU to live five more years. This prescription contains the ancients' profound insight into the mysteries of life. Its power is comparable to today's most advanced medical technology. This is the greatest value of the Tang King Pharmacopoeia!"

Su Chenjin listened quietly to Gu Xinliang's words. His originally calm face seemed to be hit by a heavy hammer the moment he heard the "method of resurrection". His heartbeat instantly accelerated, and his eyes revealed surprise and curiosity that were difficult to conceal.

Her eyebrows raised slightly, as if she was thinking about this amazing discovery.

"So, what did you find?" she demanded.

Gu Xinliang smiled slightly, with wisdom glittering in his eyes.

He pointed at the yellowed pages in his hand. "However, a corner of this book has been torn off, and a key part is missing. I think this may be the reason why the method of resurrection has never been truly passed down."

"So where do you think the missing piece might be?" she asked with mock eagerness, as if she wanted to solve the mystery right away.

Gu Xinliang shook his head, a trace of regret flashed in his eyes. "I don't know either. But I believe that as long as we look for it carefully, we will definitely find clues."

He raised his head and looked at Su Chenjin, "Xiaojin, are you willing to uncover the final secret of the Tang King's Pharmacopoeia with me?"

At the other end of the secret realm, a deep and mysterious passage is like a crack in time and space, and its end is shrouded in hazy light and shadow.

In this world where light and shadow are intertwined, Kang Duan Chenxiang and Luo Shen stand side by side, their figures looming in the flickering light, like two messengers coming out of mythology, meeting at the boundary of reality and fantasy at this moment.

Their eyes passed through the hazy light and shadow and focused on the solemn and mysterious ceremony platform. It was a pedestal carved from ancient stone, and each stone seemed to carry the traces of time, exuding a vicissitudes and mysterious atmosphere.

On the stage, the sacrificial book was placed quietly, its cover engraved with strange runes. These runes flickered like stars, and each one told an ancient legend forgotten by time.

As the light and shadow fluctuated, the pages of the book turned slightly, as if an invisible force was driving it.

Those yellowed pages are densely packed with ancient words and patterns.

Kang Duan Chenxiang stood in the dark secret realm and took a deep breath of the air filled with the scent of ancient dust.

Her fingers were tightly grasping the half of the code to crack the Tang Dynasty Pharmacopoeia, a piece of parchment that had turned yellow after years of baptism.

The densely packed ancient characters on the paper seemed like marks carved by time, and every stroke exuded a mysterious and powerful aura.

These words seemed to have life, and they trembled slightly in Kang Duanchenxiang's hands.

Kang Duanchenxiang's heartbeat accelerated involuntarily. She could feel that powerful force was quietly gathering, ready to explode at any time.

Luo Shen stood beside her, his eyes focused and cautious.

He slowly entered the password into the long-forgotten sacrificial book, being cautious with every move, for fear of disturbing the gods sleeping in the pages.

As the last password was entered, the entire secret realm seemed to be touched by an indescribable mysterious force in an instant.

A subtle buzzing sound suddenly occurred in the originally silent air. The sound seemed to come from ancient times, carrying an indescribable majesty and solemnity.

Kang Duanchenxiang and Luo Shen looked at each other, their eyes flashing with excitement and anticipation.

In the sky, the originally tranquil clouds suddenly seemed to be injected with new life and began to roll and surge wildly.

In the rolling clouds, beams of golden light broke through the air. They streaked across the sky like meteors, so dazzling that it was a feast for the eyes.

These golden words dance in the air, like a group of elves showing off their charm.

Every word radiates a dazzling light, like bright stars, illuminating the entire secret realm as bright as day.

Luo Shen, a scholar with a high reputation in the field of ancient philology, was also deeply attracted by this strange scene.

His eyes sparkled as he stared at the golden words, feeling an indescribable excitement in his heart.

He seemed to be able to feel the powerful power contained in these words, and at the same time they were telling him about a mysterious and ancient civilization.

Luo Shen's heartbeat quickened and his blood boiled. He felt that he was being pulled by this force and involuntarily took a step forward.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner excitement, then slowly stretched out his hand, wanting to touch the golden words.

However, every time his fingers were about to touch the words, they dissipated into the air like phantoms, leaving only a faint golden light flickering before his eyes.

Luo Shen stood quietly in the dazzling golden light, and it seemed that the whole world was shrouded in this brilliant light.

He stared at the golden text and found that it created an indescribable resonance between him and him, like the tacit understanding between the strings of a guitar and his fingertips, resonating an ancient melody.

The golden words began to slowly fall, like a golden fallen leaf, carrying the traces of time and endless wisdom.

It floated down slowly, as if traveling through the tunnel of time and space, and finally landed gently in the palm of Luo Shen's hand.

Luo Shen felt a warm current coming from the palm of his hand, as if a mysterious energy was being injected into his body and reaching his heart.

He closed his eyes and used his heart to feel the power and wisdom contained in the golden words.

At this moment, his mind was like a door to an unknown world, and he was able to sense every message and every emotion conveyed by those golden words.

He seemed to be in a mysterious world, full of ancient atmosphere and mysterious power.

He had touched the edge of the long-forgotten secret. He took a deep breath and couldn't help laughing.

Gradually, Luo Shen discovered that behind these seemingly ordinary words on the yellowed pages, there was a shocking secret that could subvert the entire world.

The originally calm heartbeat suddenly accelerated, like a wild horse running rampant in the body.

His breathing also became rapid, even the air became thinner, and every breath seemed particularly precious.

He turned his head suddenly and looked at Kang Duanchenxiang beside him.

At this moment, there was a flash of excitement in those deep eyes, as if the stars were falling, dazzling and bright.

His voice trembled with excitement, and every word seemed to strike Kang Duan Chenxiang's heart: "Student Chenxiang, I discovered that Su Chenjin has hidden a huge secret in this Tang Wang Pharmacopoeia!"

When Kang Duanchenxiang heard this, his heart was shocked as if he was struck by lightning.

She stared at Luo Shen closely, her beautiful eyes full of anticipation and curiosity.

Luo Shen spoke slowly, with a hint of excitement and awe in his voice: "These golden words are definitely not random graffiti on the streets. They are actually precious clues to the second half of the Tang King's Pharmacopoeia. These words hide an unfathomable code. This code is like a key that can open the door to a mysterious place deep in the secret realm."

Luo Shen's eyes flashed with determination, and he continued: "That is the end of our search for the true secret of the Tang King's treasure."

Kang Duan Chenxiang listened attentively, her heart filled with shock and curiosity.

She knew that once this secret was revealed, it would cause an uproar.

She moved her lips and couldn't help asking, "What did you find?"