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Chapter 432 Mayflies See the Blue Sky

As Gu Shaoan entered the main hall, Lang Fanyun, with a joyful expression, took the initiative to say, "Young Master Gu."

After nodding in acknowledgment, Gu Shaoan's gaze naturally fell on Ji Xixi, who was sitting in the chair.

After a few steps forward, Gu Shaoan raised three fingers and presented them to Ji Xixi. Lang Fanyun immediately understood Gu Shaoan's meaning. While supporting Ji Xixi, he quickly raised one of Ji Xixi's hands so that Gu Shaoan could place his three fingers on Ji Xixi's wrist to take her pulse.

A few breaths later, Gu Shaoan frowned.

Noticing Gu Shaoan's expression, Lang Fanyun's heart skipped a beat, and his body tensed up.

After slowly withdrawing his hand, Gu Shaoan looked at Lang Fanyun and asked, "Is Master Lang aware of your wife's condition?"

Lang Fanyun gave a bitter smile and said, "Since Madam fell ill, I have searched for famous doctors all over the world, and even tried every means to invite the top imperial physician in the palace, but all of them were helpless and could not see any problem with Madam."

At this point, Lang Fanyun suddenly gritted his teeth and said, "Originally, with the pill given by Young Master Gu, Madam's condition had improved after taking it, and she was able to fall asleep that very day. However, on the way to Emei with Madam, the coachman arranged by the gang secretly poisoned her. Therefore, I had no choice but to travel day and night with Madam to get here as quickly as possible."

Gu Shaoan glanced at Lang Fanyun and saw that Lang Fanyun's eyes were bloodshot and his lips were also pale.

Moreover, the internal energy within Lang Fanyun's body is still fluctuating, albeit in a highly disordered manner.

Taking in Lang Fanyun's reaction, Gu Shaoan suddenly raised his finger and pressed on Lang Fanyun's major acupoints to seal his meridians, then struck Lang Fanyun's chest with a palm.

Gu Shaoan was too fast. From striking Lang Fanyun's major acupoints to striking out with a palm, Lang Fanyun barely had time to react before being struck by Gu Shaoan's palm and forced to stagger back several steps, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

As the waves receded, Gu Shaoan stepped forward to support the weak and powerless Ji Xixi.

However, as Lang Fanyun spat out a mouthful of blood, the crimson in his eyes began to fade somewhat.

At the same time, Gu Shaoan's voice also reached Lang Fanyun's ears.

"I can resolve your wife's problem. Compared to your wife, it would be best for you, Master Lang, to calm down first."

It's unclear whether it was due to his power being sealed or Gu Shaoan's words that awakened Lang Fanyun.

After taking a few deep breaths, Lang Fanyun's breathing calmed down a bit, and the redness in his eyes completely disappeared.

"Thank you, Young Master Gu."

After Gu Shaoan gave a soft "hmm", he did not make any movement. The sword ball in his body trembled, and the mountain wind that was originally blowing into the hall from the gate suddenly condensed and was forcibly combined into sword energy that fell on Lang Fanyun's body.

As the sword energy entered his body, Lang Fanyun felt as if he had been struck from the major acupoints all over his body. The vital energy that had just been sealed flowed through his meridians once again.

This tactic caused Lang Fanyun's eyes to narrow.

It was at this moment that Lang Fanyun suddenly felt that the sword intent within Gu Shaoan's body was trembling slightly in front of him.

Amidst the cries of swords and cicadas, he sensed a peculiar feeling from the sword intent within his body.

Mayflies see the blue sky.

Lang Fanyun was puzzled as to why the sword intent within his body produced such a peculiar feeling when facing Gu Shaoan.

"Could it be that he has already entered the third realm of swordsmanship?"

However, before Lang Fanyun could think further, Gu Shaoan, who was standing next to Ji Xixi, had already made his move.

With a flick of his sleeve, Gu Shaoan's Yin and Yang energies, combined with his internal energy, pulled Ji Xixi up, three inches away from her body.

Immediately afterwards, Gu Shaoan's gaze swept over the teacup next to the chair. Under the pull of Yin and Yang energies, the tea in the cup was immediately drawn up and then surrounded Ji Xixi.

Gu Shaoan reached into his sleeve, and when he pulled his hand out again, there was a jade-green pill between his fingers.

Gu Shaoan simply raised his index and middle fingers and gently pinched them together. Immediately, a burst of energy shot out from his fingers, and the pill at his fingertip shattered instantly, turning into extremely fine powder, which swirled slightly between his fingers like a cloud of green mist.

Then he flipped his palm, and the wisp of green mist was invisibly drawn in, all of it flowing into the tea surrounding Ji Xixi.

The originally clear tea water instantly took on a faint bluish-green hue, like jade melting into water, its luster subtly restrained.

Gu Shaoan slightly spread his five fingers, and with the Yin and Yang energies contracting and releasing, the circle of tea was instantly "spun" evenly, and the medicinal power was distributed into every drop of water without any error.

Immediately afterwards, Gu Shaoan lightly raised his sword finger, and the emerald green tea that had just been flowing around Ji Xixi suddenly split apart.

One drop becomes ten drops, and ten drops become a hundred drops.

In the blink of an eye, nearly a hundred water needles, as thin as hair, stood suspended in the air. Each one shimmered with a pale green luster, its tips extremely sharp, yet without a trace of killing intent. Instead, they resembled silk threads formed from spring rain, cold and pure.

The ability to condense tea into nearly identical water needles in mid-air is far more difficult than condensing qi into threads, demonstrating that Gu Shaoan's control over his internal energy has reached an astonishing level.

The water needle solidified, and Gu Shaoan pointed with his finger.

The first water needle fell silently, penetrating three-tenths of an inch outside Ji Xixi's "Shanzhong" acupoint. It gently pierced through, like snow falling into a spring, disappearing into the skin and flesh without a trace, without even a drop of water splashing up.

Then the second and third stitches followed in quick succession.

Zhongwan, Qihai, Guanyuan, Shenque (lateral side), and Mingmen (external guidance).
The needles were used to first stabilize the central palace and then consolidate the lower body, as if a "bridge for the medicinal power to travel" was built in her body, so that the medicinal properties had a way to go and a place to return.

Ji Xixi's previously limp and drooping head and neck trembled slightly, her brows furrowed, and her pale lips surprisingly showed a hint of vitality.

However, as the water needle entered her body, Ji Xixi's body trembled, and her face turned purplish-black at a visible speed.

Gu Shaoan remained calm. Instead of distributing the remaining water needles evenly, he divided them into three paths: one path went along the Ren and Du meridians to break through blockages; another path went along the three Yin meridians of the hands and feet to protect the heart meridian; and the last path went directly into the liver and kidney meridians.

The speed at which the water needle was inserted into the body increased, yet it did not appear rushed.

Every stitch is as if it has been measured in advance.

Moreover, with Lang Fanyun's keen eyesight and hearing, he could clearly sense that the sounds these water needles made in the air when they fell were slightly different, which was enough to show that the force contained in these water needles was also different.

Those inside the hall saw faint lights flashing and disappearing from Ji Xixi's acupoints, as if tiny starlight were falling on her body.

Her breathing gradually returned to normal, initially intermittent like a wisp of smoke, then becoming longer and more steady.

Half an hour later, Gu Shaoan lightly lifted his fingertips, and the last dozen or so water needles fell one after another, all landing on the major acupoints on Ji Xixi's face. But this time, when the needles were inserted, they did not directly burrow into Ji Xixi's body through the skin, but instead pierced the acupoints on Ji Xixi's face at varying depths.

As the water needles vibrated, the medicinal effects penetrated Ji Xixi's skin at an extremely fast speed.

The real change occurred a dozen breaths later.

A thin, bluish-black line, about three inches long, suddenly appeared between Ji Xixi's eyebrows, extending from her forehead all the way to the tip of her nose. It looked like a bruise formed by condensed cold poison, slowly crawling along the fine meridian lines.

Master Juechen's brow twitched, and he whispered, "The toxin can actually invade the brain, what an insidious thing."

At the very moment this thin bruise appeared, Gu Shaoan flicked his finger.

"puff--"

The last water needle, which was suspended in front of Ji Xixi, entered her nose.

Immediately afterwards, the last water needle that had been inserted into Ji Xixi's nose began to slowly withdraw from her nose, and the thin bluish-black line on Ji Xixi's forehead also slowly moved away.

Once the water needle was removed from Ji Xixi's body, everyone looked and found that the once emerald green water needle had now turned bluish-black.

As the toxin-laden water needles hovered in the air, a strong, sweet, and fishy smell filled the hall.

Everyone knew perfectly well that Gu Shaoan had absorbed the toxins from Ji Xixi's body onto this water needle.
Looking at Ji Xixi again, it was as if a heavy burden had finally been lifted from her bones. For the first time, visible color returned to her pale face, and her breathing became smoother. Although she was still weak, she no longer looked like she was about to collapse at any moment.

Gu Shaoan pressed down with his palm, and the water needle, along with the remaining poison, was shaken into finer mist by his internal energy. It was then enveloped by Gu Shaoan's strength and sent outside the main hall, where it was completely dispersed by the mountain wind.

By mobilizing the Yin and Yang energies within his body, Gu Shaoan guided Ji Xixi to Lang Fanyun's side. Only after Lang Fanyun embraced Ji Xixi did Gu Shaoan withdraw the force that had been supporting her.

His gaze lingered on his beloved for a moment, then Lang Fanyun's throat bobbed, his voice hoarse: "Young Master Gu, my wife..."

Gu Shaoan said calmly, "Your wife's problems have all been resolved. However, due to the long-term effects of the poison, her body is severely depleted. In six hours, once the remaining medicinal power has nourished her internal organs and meridians, she will wake up. I will then prescribe another medicine. After taking the medicine, she will recover in three months."

Hearing what Gu Shaoan said, Lang Fanyun finally breathed a long sigh of relief, and the huge weight that had been hanging over his heart was finally lifted.

After an incense stick had burned, in the secluded courtyard of Mount Si'e, Lang Fanyun carefully covered Ji Xixi with a quilt before tiptoeing out of the house.

Seeing Gu Shaoan sitting at the plum blossom table in the courtyard, sipping fragrant tea, Lang Fanyun first closed the door, then walked up to Gu Shaoan and bowed.

"Thank you for your help today, Young Master Gu."

Gu Shaoan waved his hand casually, and only after Lang Fanyun sat down did Gu Shaoan speak: "My treatment of your wife is not free. In the future, Hero Lang will owe me a favor. If I or the Emei Sect need your help in the future, Hero Lang cannot refuse."

Lang Fanyun solemnly declared, "Even if it means going through fire and water, I, Lang, will not hesitate to do it."

After pouring a cup of tea and handing it to Lang Fanyun, Gu Shaoan said, "Back in Baoding Prefecture, Master Lang mentioned that your wife suffers from a strange illness?"

Although Lang Fanyun didn't understand, he still nodded in acknowledgment.

Upon seeing this, Gu Shaoan said, "But as I just learned from taking your pulse, there are two kinds of poison in your wife's body."

"There is a poison called Guihun San, which is very potent, but it has not yet invaded the lungs and internal organs. It must have been poisoned recently."

"Another type is poisoned by a single thread, which binds life and death, hence the name 'Thread of Connection,' also known as 'Entanglement of the Mechanism.'"

"Those who are poisoned will be unable to sleep at night, their bones will become weak and brittle, and they will eventually die from exhaustion."

As he spoke, Gu Shaoan gently twirled the teacup in his hand and said in a calm tone, "As for this 'Thread-Connecting Poison,' although its toxicity is mild, its odor is strong. If you use too much, people will notice it. If you want the poison to reach a level that can invade all the internal organs, the person administering the medicine must do it slowly and gradually, day by day, before it can take effect."

Now that things have been said to this extent, how could Lang Fanyun not understand Gu Shaoan's meaning?

For Ji Xixi to be poisoned by this thread, someone must have been poisoning her regularly. In other words, the person poisoning her must be someone close to Ji Xixi.

Thinking of this, Lang Fanyun's face turned ashen.

After a moment, Lang Fanyun looked up at Gu Shaoan and said, "I have a favor to ask. In a few days, I need to return to the Nujiao Gang to find out who poisoned me. My wife is unwell. I wonder if it would be possible for her to recuperate in the Emei Sect for a while?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Shaoan said, "It's a small matter. If you trust me, Master Lang, then it's perfectly fine."

Lang Fanyun cupped his hands and said, "Lang Fanyun thanks Young Master Gu. I can take care of all my wife's expenses in the Emei Sect myself."

Looking at the swirling clouds before him, Gu Shaoan lightly tapped the side of his teacup with his fingertips, seemingly deep in thought.

Lang Fanyun is extremely talented. Looking at the Great Wei Kingdom today, in terms of swordsmanship, apart from Gu Shaoan, perhaps only Zhang Sanfeng is above Lang Fanyun.

After reaching the third stage of swordsmanship and entering the Celestial Realm, his strength was far beyond that of ordinary Celestial Realm warriors.

Even now, Lang Fanyun's strength is definitely among the top ranks of first-class masters.

After a few breaths, Gu Shaoan said, "The expenses are a small matter. If you are willing, Master Lang, we can use something else as compensation."

Lang Fanyun raised an eyebrow and said, "Young Master Gu, please speak freely."

Gu Shaoan shook his head and said, "It's not certain yet. I'll tell Lang Daxia after I've ascertained the situation."

Finally, Gu Shaoan added, "Don't worry, this matter shouldn't have any impact on Master Lang."

Hearing Gu Shaoan's words, Lang Fanyun nodded in acknowledgment.

Afterwards, after the disciples of the Emei Sect retrieved several doses of medicine from the medicine storehouse according to Gu Shaoan's prescription, Gu Shaoan gave Lang Fanyun a few instructions before slowly getting up.

However, just as Gu Shaoan stood up to leave, Lang Fanyun suddenly spoke up: "Young Master Gu."

Gu Shaoan paused and looked at Lang Fanyun: "Is there anything else, Master Lang?"

After taking a deep breath, Lang Fanyun asked, "May I ask if Young Master Gu has already entered the third realm of swordsmanship?"

Gu Shaoan raised an eyebrow in response to Lang Fanyun's words.

Immediately afterwards, Lang Fanyun also described how the sword intent within him felt when facing Gu Shaoan.

Gu Shaoan was somewhat surprised to learn that Lang Fanyun would have such feelings when facing him.

After a moment's thought, Gu Shaoan said, "My swordsmanship has indeed improved recently, but I didn't expect the matter of the sword intent within Hero Lang's body."

After thinking for a moment and glancing at Lang Fanyun's expression, Gu Shaoan said, "It's inconvenient today. Let's discuss this matter again when I come for a follow-up appointment in a few days!"

"it is good!"

Upon hearing this, Lang Fanyun quickly agreed.

　I've delayed for a few days, but my cold is getting worse. So, only one update today. I need to go get an IV drip later! Sorry!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)