321: Care (1 Update)
Xie Zhinuan ran swiftly back to the house and into her space to fetch medicine.
Li Hengyi looked at the two jars on the table and pursed his lips.
Yuanbao stood to one side and began to speak softly yet sternly, “Whatever you’ve seen today, not a word to anyone else, or else…”
Seeing Xie Zhinuan run back, Yuanbao fell silent.
A smile then spread across his face.
Xie Zhinuan took out the medicine pills, “Here, one for each of you. Same words as always, go out together in full number, and come back safe and sound!”
And had Yuanbao distribute them.
Yuanbao was flabbergasted.
Even the guards and the men in black within the room were full of astonishment.
They knew all too well how good the medicine in Xie Zhinuan’s hand was.
Something they dared not even dream of.
“I don’t need to say more, if you wish to enhance your inner strength, eat them now. You know how dangerous the road ahead is, the stronger your martial arts, the better!”
After speaking, Xie Zhinuan handed two other porcelain vials to Li Hengyi, “This is golden sore medicine and detoxification pills. I don’t know how effective they really are, but I want you to take them. I hope you won’t need them, and you’ll bring them back to me intact!”
Her heart felt inexplicably heavy.
She was filled with reluctance and worry.
“Also, take good care of the things inside here, don’t use them lightly, and even when you do, use them sparingly. I won’t be by your side, and once they’re gone, they’re gone!”
“When you’re traveling, don’t be too picky about your food. Whatever it is, you must eat it. Man is iron, food is steel; how can one not eat!”
As she spoke, Xie Zhinuan’s eyes reddened slightly.
Li Hengyi reached out and pulled Xie Zhinuan into his arms, his touch gentle and comforting, “I will come back, and so will they, safe and sound. We will take the medicine pills and cultivate before we set off!”
“Then I’ll go make you some food to take with you. I’ll make some spicy pork strips, and you can also take some dried radishes, fermented tofu, and I’ll make some steamed buns!” Having said that, Xie Zhinuan pushed Li Hengyi away and ran out to get busy.
She ran fast, not like the delicate, willowy ladies of the day. Li Hengyi watched her, finding her the most beautiful and adorable.
Yuanbao distributed the medicine pills, “Take them and meditate right here. Just remember, not a word of what happened here can be leaked, and understand this: there are not many in this world who hope that you return home safe and whole!”
The mission of the guards and the Hidden Guard, maintain hygiene in the barracks, and protect their master to the utmost.
None hoped for their safe return.
All fourteen received their orders, took the medicine pills, and began meditating on the spot, cultivating.
Yuanbao looked towards Li Hengyi, “My lord!”
Li Hengyi took the medicine pill and went to sit on a couch off to the side to meditate, and Yuanbao also took his pill.
What they had not expected was the efficacy of this medicine pill; it was beyond their imagination.
After a round of exercise, their bodies were filled with a continuous stream of true qi gathering in their Dantian.
They broke through one layer and then another.
They did not know how high they had reached, but they knew they had become much more perceptive and alert, their spirits lifted, as they sat down to cultivate once more.
Xie Zhinuan went to the kitchen to find some lean meat to boil.
She also started to steam buns and make pancakes, preparing food for Li Hengyi and the others to take on their journey.
Busy and sweating profusely, Auntie Chen and the silly girl assisted on the side while Xie Rong hesitated for a long time before going to find Li Hengyi.
Li Hengyi, who had already meditated through one session, saw Xie Rong in the courtyard.
“You seem a bit different,” Xie Rong said softly.
Suddenly he asked, “Did you have some kind of extraordinary encounter?”
Joy and hope brimmed in his eyes.
Li Hengyi looked at Xie Rong and exhaled softly.
Chapter 323