Under her gaze, the old man immediately stifled the smile that was about to surface.
Taking advantage of the moment when there was no one around, Tang Youyou slipped back into the room, retrieved the hidden books, and placed them on the stone table in the courtyard.
The old man was drawn to the books on the table. He picked up one and started to read it intently.
The more he read, the tighter his brows furrowed, and the harder he gripped the book. His eyes were filled with disbelief.
As the rain began to fall from the sky, the old man carefully held the books on the table in his arms, his affection for them evident.
Tang Youyou grabbed a book and started to read. She didn't know how long she had been reading. The rain outside came and went, and the sky turned from light to dark, but she remained oblivious.
It was as if she was a hermit living outside the mortal world.
The two of them sat quietly, engrossed in the books. Among them were books on poison techniques, with various poison arts intertwined, making them extremely fascinating.
The author of these books was unknown, leaving only these extraordinary works. Tang Youyou managed to absorb the essence of these books in just one day and one night.
Tang Youyou's mind was still replaying the most crucial parts of the books.
Just then, a figure approached from afar.
Ye Yue came over. As he walked towards Tang Youyou, he knelt on one knee and presented two beautifully bound books from his bosom.
He explained meticulously, "Young Master Tang, these books were given to me by my master to present to you. I hope you will accept them."
Hearing this, Tang Youyou reached out and took the two books. As she opened them, her eyes sparkled. These books were exactly what she needed at this stage!
How did this person know?
When she was rescued that day, she could tell that Xu Mo was not a skilled doctor. His fingers were too delicate to be those of a doctor. So how could he practice medicine?
This...
Seeing Tang Youyou's skeptical look, Ye Yue knew that his master's identity had raised her suspicions. Thinking of Rong Xun's face, a cold sweat broke out on his back.
He quickly explained, "Young Master Tang, these books were just rewards from my master before. I don't understand these things. I'm just presenting them to you in the hope that you will say some good words about my master."
Ye Yue's few words completely dispelled Tang Youyou's initial doubts.
Tang Youyou looked at Ye Yue with a mischievous smile and said, "I haven't even said much yet. Why are you so defensive, Ye Yue?"
Defensive? Yes, he looked as if someone was holding a knife to his throat. Judging from his panicked expression, his master must not be a kind person.
However, Tang Youyou still needed this person's protection for the time being. After all, an extra helper meant a greater chance of escaping.
"Sir, I just..."
Before he could finish, Tang Youyou interrupted him, "You just guessed my thoughts. You just thought I was being pushy. You just did it because your master told you to. Just what? Tell me!"
Tang Youyou's smiling face seemed more terrifying to Ye Yue than Rong Xun's angry face.
These two were truly a couple. They were both so unpredictable, changing their expressions faster than turning the pages of a book.
He was just a messenger. Did they have to treat him like this?
Ye Yue was at a loss for words. Looking at Tang Youyou, he blushed and lowered his head.
Tang Youyou finally softened her tone and asked, "I just want to know. Is your master Xu Mo, who saved me that day, or someone else?"
As soon as she said this, the surroundings fell silent.
Ye Yue didn't know how to answer, and his silence gave Tang Youyou the answer. As she had guessed, there was indeed someone else behind this.
So she waved her hand and said, "Alright, since I've already got the answer I wanted, you can leave now."
Watching Ye Yue's retreating back, Tang Youyou's eyes became even more profound. This person seemed to be always on the move, but he always appeared just when she needed help the most.
Coupled with these books, "The Compendium of Hundred Poisons" and "The Book of Ten Thousand Mysteries", which had been lost for a long time.
Either of these books would shock the world if it were to be made public. For her at this moment, these books were like a disaster.
She must become stronger!
Thinking of this, Tang Youyou looked at the old man sitting beside her. The old man was propping his chin with one hand and resting the other on the Western Region books. He had already fallen asleep from exhaustion.
Tang Youyou carefully put away the books Ye Yue had given her. It only took her one more night to finish reading all the precious Western Region books on the table.
Since childhood, she had an excellent memory. She could read a book at a glance and remember every detail.
She had already integrated the knowledge from these books in her mind.
All in all, there was only one thought in her mind: A doctor can either save lives or take them.
Ye Yue, who had completed his mission, received a message from a carrier pigeon sent from the Ming Palace.
There was a note tied to the pigeon's leg. When he opened it, there were only a few short lines.
I will come to the Western Regions in three days for the marriage alliance.
Seeing this, Ye Yue, who had just let out a sigh of relief, felt his heart jump into his throat again.
This meant that the great demon was coming in person.
Suddenly, Ye Yue felt a chill on his back. He quietly drew his sword from his waist, ready to fight the person behind him.
But when he turned around, he saw Ye Bai, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.
"Ye Bai, why are you here too?"
Hearing this, Ye Bai gave him a fierce look and said, "Do you think I want to come? I wouldn't be here if it weren't for the master."
Ye Bai's handsome face looked even paler in the moonlight.
The two of them had grown up together. Ye Bai was already twenty - three years old, but he still hadn't fallen in love, which caught Ye Yue's attention.
Ye Yue said, "If you didn't want to come, even if someone put a knife to your throat, you wouldn't. It's because you care about the master."
Hearing this, Ye Bai lowered his beautiful eyes and slowly said, "It's all because of the master's kindness in saving my life. I'm afraid I'll never be able to repay this debt in my lifetime."