Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 46 Willow Wish

Only then did Gu Qingyue have the opportunity to take a look at the small courtyard in front of her.

Although small, it is decorated very exquisitely and comfortably. The crystal-clear stone table in the second courtyard is not an ordinary table, not to mention the bronze crane lamp stand not far from the stone table, which is exquisite and luxurious.

It seems the owner here is quite particular.

Once inside the house and seeing the middle-aged man on the bed, Gu Qingyue calmed down and quietly took his pulse.

After taking her pulse and writing out the prescription, Gu Qingyue was surprised to find two more teenagers in the room. They were staring at her excitedly, which made her feel a little uneasy.

"Cough cough..." The person on the bed woke up, and Gu Qingyue quickly walked over.

After a thorough second diagnosis, Gu Qingyue took out silver needles and performed a second acupuncture treatment.

Seeing Gu Qingyue begin disinfecting, the injured man led the three teenagers out of the house on their own initiative.

Gu Qingyue raised an eyebrow; these people certainly knew the rules.

Half an hour later, the middle-aged man finally caught his breath and said, "Thank you... young doctor, thank you..."

He wanted to say more, but he simply didn't have the strength, so he lay there quietly, watching Gu Qingyue pack up the silver needles, a glimmer of light shining through his weak eyes.

The boy in front of me didn't look very old, but his expression revealed a composure that was beyond his years. Occasionally, a sharp glint would flash between his brows. It was hard to imagine how someone so young could possess such superb medical skills.

He was poisoned and seriously injured this time. He thought he was going to die this time, but unexpectedly, there was a moment when things took a turn for the better.

Liu Yuan was deeply troubled. He had spent his entire life searching for disciples with the potential for enlightenment, but unfortunately, Willow Leaf Manor was destroyed, most of his disciples were dead, and he himself had barely survived. He didn't know if he would have the chance to pass on his sect's techniques. Thinking of this, the light in his eyes gradually faded.

Gu Qingyue, who was standing nearby, sensed the change in the man's emotions on the bed. She shook her head, not caring. After all, he was just a patient, and she was only responsible for treating him.

"who?"

Suddenly, a loud shout came from outside from the panda-eyed boy.

Within moments, the sound of clashing swords rang out; the courtyard was small, and the sound was very clear.

"You should leave through the side door... quickly," came the voice of a middle-aged man from behind.

Gu Qingyue pursed her lips. She was just a doctor, and these things were none of her business. She wanted to leave, but there was a patient behind her who couldn't move and had no power to resist. He was just a lamb to the slaughter. Thinking of this, she couldn't take a step.

In just a moment, Gu Qingyue put down her medicine box, a dagger slid into her hand, and stood with her back to the bed, motionless.

The middle-aged man couldn't see her face; in the flickering candlelight, her back, though thin, was resolute.

"boom!"

As soon as a burly, black-clad figure kicked open the door and burst into the room, Gu Qingyue shot towards him like an arrow released from a bow.

The middle-aged man's vision blurred, and before he could see clearly, he saw the man groan and kneel on the ground. The next instant, Gu Qingyue's dagger grazed the man's throat.

In an instant, he was killed!

The middle-aged man on the bed had his pupils constricted, and one hand gripped the sheet tightly. It wasn't fear, but excitement—the excitement of a mission about to be accomplished!

The next moment, four blood-covered figures rushed in from outside.

"Sect Leader, are you alright?" The panda-eyed boy stumbled and ran ahead.

Upon entering, they saw the man in black lying in a pool of blood, and all four of them were stunned.

"Master!"

"Master!"

"Are you okay?"

Looking at the four people surrounding the bed, Gu Qingyue put away her dagger, picked up her medicine box, turned around and left. She had to leave. She didn't want to get involved in any grudges or feuds. She just wanted to live peacefully.

As Gu Qingyue passed by the man lying on the ground, she paused. She seemed to see a tattoo on the back of the man's crooked neck—a tiger, quite unique.

By the time the people by the bed came to their senses, Gu Qingyue was already gone from the room.

Gu Qingyue went straight back to the inn. There had been too many things going on these past few days, and her thoughts were a bit chaotic.

After washing up, I sat on the bed and began my nightly meditation. I quietly closed my eyes and activated my healing energy. A faint white mist slowly wrapped around my body and was gradually absorbed.

An hour later, Gu Qingyue felt refreshed and listened intently to the sounds outside. She could even hear Rong Qingqing turning over in the next room, very clearly. Her mental strength had improved again, and her perception of the outside world had become more acute.

If she could practice internal energy cultivation techniques, her mental strength might reach a higher level, and her perception range might become even wider.

Even as she sat down to eat the next day, she was still racking her brains trying to figure out how to obtain the internal energy cultivation method. Alas, she was still completely clueless about the martial arts of this world.

"Run! The Nanzhao people have invaded! A village near the county seat has been plundered!"

"What? Run!"

"What do we do then? Which way do we run?"

Gu Qingyue was lost in her thoughts when Rong Qingqing suddenly reached out and pulled her, causing her to stumble and almost fall off the stool.

"Sister Rong, what's wrong?" Gu Qingyue came back to her senses, completely bewildered.

After asking the question, all the guests who were having breakfast in the lobby suddenly got up and rushed out.

Almost instantly, they vanished completely.

"Hey, hey, hey, we haven't paid for the meal yet!" Rong Qingqing shouted loudly.

"What's wrong?" Gu Qingyue turned around and asked Rong Qingqing.

"Didn't you hear? The Nanzhao people are here! What are we going to do? What should we do?" Rong Qingqing let go of Gu Qingyue, rushed over and picked up Xiao Nian from the chair, asking anxiously.

"Liquan Pass has fallen? I went there the day before yesterday, there were so many soldiers there," Gu Qingyue said subconsciously.

The boys at the same table looked at each other, their faces filled with panic and helplessness.

Gu Qingyue steadied herself and stood up. "Sister Rong, let's close the shop first. I'll go out and investigate."

"Pack your things and stay in the backyard. I'll be right back."

Gu Qingyue had become the backbone of everyone. As soon as Gu Qingyue finished speaking, everyone immediately reacted and rushed to the back hall.

Gu Qingyue strode to the door and bumped into the panda-eyed boy. Well, his dark circles had faded, revealing his true face, and he was actually kind of handsome.

Gu Qingyue quickly shook her head, trying to banish the strange thought.

"Little doctor, why did you leave so quickly yesterday? We didn't even have a chance to thank you," the panda-eyed boy blurted out as soon as he saw Gu Qingyue.

Uh, he's a pretty boy with a big mouth, and he talks a lot.

"How did you know I lived here? Is your sect leader alright?" Gu Qingyue saw his anxious expression and assumed that the middle-aged man's condition had worsened again.

The panda-eyed boy paused, then immediately came to his senses and said, "No, no, the sect leader is very kind. I came to find you. Doctor Zhang said you live here."

Gu Qingyue: This big-mouthed old geezer.

"Then what do you want from me?" Gu Qingyue asked.

The panda-eyed boy composed himself slightly, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Our sect leader wishes to see you. He has something to say to you. If it's convenient, could you come with me?"

The young man's sudden politeness and humility made Gu Qingyue sense something unusual.

Why would a patient want to see a doctor when they don't want to see a doctor?

Still so polite?

Gu Qingyue looked at the panda eyes in front of her with suspicion, wondering what could be the reason. Was it to thank her for saving her life last night? Or something else?