Swallow Return

If I had to describe it, it's more like a friendly, supportive boys' dormitory...

It wasn't until he inherited the territory of Sasaki Village and had Lady Iori waiting for his return that he finally felt like he had a "home" again.

Although they didn't have a long-lasting and deep emotional foundation, they were largely just making do for practical reasons.

But isn't that just how life is?

Therefore, Ryuun left the women and children awaiting arrangements at Yokoyama Castle, allowing the castle's officials to take them in. He then declined another invitation from Kinoshita Tokichiro and, in a marathon-like manner, swiftly returned to Sasaki Village.

This time, he appeared at the village entrance at dusk, a sight the villagers seemed to have grown accustomed to.

There was no extraordinary fear or alienation, nor any deliberate fawning; it was simply a normal bow to welcome the lord back home.

The retainers, upon hearing the news, happily gathered around to greet him, their expressions fervent.

This is quite normal, since retainers can rise to high positions, while ordinary people don't have that privilege.

As for Lady Iori, she was indeed leaning against the door, waiting for her return—

This is not a rhetorical device; she was indeed pale and weak, and had to hold onto the door frame for support while being flanked by two maids.

Seeing this, Liu Yun was a little surprised. It was just a cold and fever. Wasn't he almost recovered before he left? Why does he look so much more serious now?

He had no time to pay attention to his retainers and hurriedly stepped forward to inquire.

Iori stammered and said nothing.

When asked, the maid replied, "The lady is extremely worried because she knows that the master is going to confront the high monk of Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei. She can't eat or sleep well..."

Liu Yun could only sigh helplessly, spreading his arms wide and saying, "Look, going against those monks isn't really that dangerous, is it? I came back unharmed, didn't I?"

Upon hearing this, Iori chuckled weakly, lowered her head, and suddenly a light flashed in her eyes. She reached out and pinched the hem of Ryuyun's clothes, murmuring, "This outfit wasn't brought from home... Hmm, the stitching... it shouldn't have been bought from a shop, but rather sewn by some meticulous girl herself..."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yun was both amused and exasperated.

This woman has absolutely no sense of priorities. What's so important about clothes?

Judging from this, this dress might have been made by Igawa Asagi herself...

But so what?

Nothing shameful happened, and I have a clear conscience.

Besides, there's no concept of monogamy in this era, so even if something happens, you can still have a clear conscience.

Liu Yun had no time to deal with this and instructed his retainers to disperse.

Then he reached out and took Iori in his arms in a princess carry, and quickly walked towards the bedroom, saying, "It just so happens that we had a wonderful encounter on this trip, and now we have enough ways to cure your illness and strengthen your body."

The servants, retainers, and curious commoners watched from afar, marveling at the sight.

In later generations, this behavior would at most be considered public humiliation and condemnation from single people's rights activists and FFF groups. But in 16th-century Japan, it was nothing short of reckless and subversive of tradition.

The extent of this is roughly equivalent to the behavior of Oda Nobunaga when he was known as the "big fool of Owari".

Iori's face turned as red as if it had been splashed with dye.

She placed her small fists on Liu Yun's chest, as if to push him away. But that little bit of strength wasn't enough.

Since Liuyun merged with the white bottle of Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Nahiei, it seems to have been born with the ability to help people strengthen their bodies and restore their health.

He gently placed Iori on the tatami mat, then grasped her slender wrist with his hand, and with a thought, transferred energy to her.

Sure enough, Iori's complexion immediately improved.

In just a short while, his face gradually became supple and radiant, his dark circles and bloodshot eyes slowly faded, his body regained its color, his breathing gradually became even, his blood vessels became smoother, and his limbs regained strength.

Iori unconsciously sat up, exclaiming in surprise, "I do feel much better! My lord, you are truly..."

Liu Yun smiled slightly, remained calm, and withdrew his hand.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she was released, Iori's face suddenly darkened, and she collapsed onto the tatami mat, feeling weak all over.

It seems that what I did just now was only a temporary solution, not a cure.

Liu Yun was a little stunned.

The effect is rather poor, isn't it?

Does it live up to its price tag?

Isn't it said to be the masterpiece of Myōson Shōnin, one of the strongest abbots in the history of Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei?

Could it be that I'm using it incorrectly, which is why I can't unleash my full power?

Liu Yun thought about it carefully...

Well, what I heard back then was that the wonder of this white bottle was that it could automatically produce a bottle of holy water every day, and drinking the holy water would strengthen the body.

Now that I've merged with the White Bottle, where will the holy water come from?

Liu Yun thought about it for a while, and then an idea came to her. Not knowing if it was right, she decided to try it out.

He immediately said to Iori, "Open your mouth and swallow my saliva; this might be miraculous."

Liu Yun was only focused on curing the sick and saving lives, without considering the hidden meaning behind those words.

Upon hearing this, Iori not only blushed, but her face turned so red it was practically burning!

What's going on here? This is absolutely shameful and disgusting.

However, her upbringing taught her that as a wife of a samurai, she was to obey men's orders.

Moreover, Liu Yun possesses an irresistible, mysterious power.

So even though Iori was extremely shy, she still obediently listened and slowly tilted her head back and opened her cherry-like mouth.

Without thinking twice, Liu Yun placed his saliva into Yi Zhi's mouth, mouth to mouth.

Iori's body suddenly trembled and she almost collapsed, but she still obediently swallowed the saliva.

Just as Liu Yun had expected, her complexion improved significantly in an instant.

Just like before, her face gradually became supple and radiant, her dark circles and bloodshot eyes slowly faded, her body regained its color, her breathing gradually became even, her blood vessels became smoother, and her limbs regained strength.

Moreover, this time, it's not just a temporary fix that only addresses the symptoms.

After a quarter of an hour or two, there was no indication that the treatment had expired, indicating that it was clearly effective permanently.

Seeing this, Liu Yun was overjoyed.

Then... he finally had the leisure to notice Iori's unusual behavior.

Iori sat up, trembling slightly, her face flushed, her eyes filled with longing.

What is it that it yearns for?

Why not just say it?

She endured for a long time, only managing to utter half a sentence: "I beg you, sir..."

But he couldn't bring himself to say the second half.

At this moment, Liu Yun realized something else.

That is—I am not only a white bottle that heals and strengthens the body, but also a red jade that bewitches the mind.

Iori's current state clearly indicates that she has not only been affected by the healing and strengthening effects of the White Bottle, but also by the bewitching influence of the Red Magatama!

Of course, it cannot be said that everything is influenced by external factors.

After all, last time it was almost a done deal, but it was interrupted by an unexpected event.

The situation has indeed reached a point where it's time to take a step forward!

Liu Yun looked at Yi Zhi's extremely painful and yearning appearance, like a traveler about to drown in a dry desert.

He deeply felt that, as a protagonist of noble character who had transmigrated, he had to provide as much help as possible at this time.

It is our inescapable responsibility!

Chapter Fifty-Four: Selfless Sacrifice to Save Others, Heartbreaking and Indignant

As mentioned last time, Liu Yun used the healing and strengthening abilities of the white bottle that had recently merged into his body to help Lady Iori recover her health. However, he did not expect that this process would bring other troubles and cause Iori to contract other "illnesses".

Out of a sense of responsibility as a transmigrator of noble character, one must find a way to resolve the situation one has created.

Liu Yun was filled with a noble spirit of self-sacrifice and was willing to pay the price for it.

He immediately dismissed all other people and, with lightning speed, closed all the doors and windows, both inside and out.

This disease is not easy to cure; a slight mistake can lead to complete devastation. Throughout history, many great heroes and figures have fallen victim to this trap.

Therefore, Liu Yun had to bravely face such a perilous and terrifying situation alone, and had to keep the other innocent people far away.

If anything goes wrong, I will have to bear the consequences alone.

As the saying goes, "If I don't go to hell, who will?"

With this understanding, Liu Yun resolutely stepped inside.

He felt incredibly excited and felt he needed to unbutton his shirt to expose his chest to feel truly refreshed.

Specifically, although he had watched many instructional videos on related topics in his previous life, he actually had little practical experience. Initially, all he could do was provide strong hardware support so that patients could use it themselves.

After all, Iori has some experience and is familiar with how to use the hardware.

However, she was, after all, a patient, and her mind and body were in an abnormal state. She soon became breathless, disoriented, and unable to continue the calm medical procedures.

Thus, Liuyun gradually took over the lead.

As someone who has received higher education in the 21st century, his learning ability is still very strong.

Moreover, the physical condition of this person after transmigrating is more than ten times better than that of an ordinary person, which can be described as a rare talent.

He immediately turned the tables, fully grasped the knack and rhythm, and provided strong and stable continuous treatment to Iori.

Iori's long-standing frustration was resolved, like a parched land receiving timely rain. Her heart was deeply moved, filled with immense satisfaction and warmth. Overwhelmed with emotion, she burst into tears, her body trembled, and she became somewhat delirious, incoherently expressing her gratitude and respect for the doctor.

Liu Yun calmly and methodically operated the sophisticated equipment, tirelessly continuing the treatment. She also referred to the knowledge in the instructional videos, frequently adjusting the rhythm and intensity to prevent drug resistance. Therefore, the patient's body maintained a very sharp sense of perception and responsiveness, resulting in excellent outcomes.

The whole process took about an hour.

The patient, named Iori, received several effective treatments and fell into a deep sleep with a happy smile. Her physical and mental health improved dramatically.

If this continues, it may lead to overtreatment.

Common sense tells us that medication should not exceed the patient's physical tolerance limit, otherwise there is a risk of adverse effects.