"Lord, the poison in your body is acting up. You mustn't act rashly."
But how could Rong Xun care about that? The excruciating pain in his internal organs made him frown tightly, yet it couldn't stop his determination to climb the mountain at all.
"If anything happens to You'er, I will surely make Rong Jiangyu pay with his life!"
The black qi between Rong Xun's eyebrows was gradually thickening. His forehead was covered in dense beads of sweat. The black line that ran across his two arms was already very close, about to connect into one, which would mean the end of his life.
Wen Xue had already made preparations and given him quite a lot of medicine to relieve the toxin, but he never expected that the black line would spread so quickly this time.
Secretly, he had already informed all the poison experts he knew to develop an antidote, but whether these antidotes would really work was still unknown.
Wuji Peak was one of the top three extremely dangerous mountains on the Central Plains. There were not only numerous traps left by the ancestors on this mountain, but also poisonous herbs and fierce beasts everywhere. If one was not careful, they would get contaminated with the juice on the surface of the poisonous herbs. Even a tiny bit on a fingernail would be enough to kill a person.
Tang Youyou was lying half - reclined. This position was very uncomfortable after a long time, and there was also a slight sense of oppression in her abdomen.
"Yeyue, Yeyue—"
Yeyue hung his head and didn't move at all.
Suddenly, as if hearing the call from the outside world, his drooping finger moved slowly, as if declaring that he was still alive.
Seeing that slight movement, Tang Youyou finally breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, there was still hope.
She heard that the wind outside was very strong, but the windows here were tightly sealed and she couldn't see outside. Only a few rays of light came in through the cracks.
Tang Youyou leaned against the stone wall behind her and slowly rubbed the hemp rope on her wrist. Her skin was already bleeding from the rubbing.
She gritted her teeth, endured the pain, and wanted to break free from this imprisonment quickly.
The door creaked. Suddenly, the light from outside rushed in, and it was a bit blinding for a moment.
Seeing someone coming, she quickly stopped what she was doing.
"It seems that Rong Xun really cares about you. He actually managed to find this place. But guess if he can successfully climb the mountain. In his current state, he might not even be able to save himself."
Tang Youyou's face sank when she heard this. "What do you mean by that?"
Rong Jiangyu laughed loudly and looked at her in disbelief.
"What do I mean? Don't you even know? Rong Xun doesn't have many days to live. The poison in his body is incurable in the world. This time when the poison flares up, Lin Yuan didn't give him the antidote. If he misses taking this medicine just once, the black line will immediately grow. When the two ends meet, you'll never see a living Rong Xun again."
Tang Youyou was digesting his words. Although she didn't know what kind of poison he had, just hearing that it was the poison given by Lin Yuan, she knew it mustn't be an ordinary one. And Rong Xun was in the state of the poison flaring up but still came to save her.
She didn't believe it. She had to get out quickly.
Tang Youyou had a few bottles of medicine hidden on her body. Since she was kidnapped by Rong Jiangyu from Dashuiwan, she would always carry a few bottles for self - defense. "Rong Xun is about to die, but you still can't let him go. If you choose me now, I can still make you the queen."
Tang Youyou rolled her eyes. Queen? More than half of his soldiers were already dead, and he still had the dream of becoming an emperor.
Zhuifeng and Tieshou had already reached the peak of the mountain. Although the two of them didn't get along well, when they joined hands, they could be said to be invincible in the world.
Not to mention this dangerous and strange Wuji Peak, even if it was a mountain of blades and a sea of fire, they would find a way to get out safely.
"I'll release the smoke first. When it takes effect, you go and save the madam first. I'll take care of Yeyue." Tieshou said.
Zhuifeng took the order. She saw him find a small hole and release the poisonous smoke. When the people inside fell down, she quickly rushed in, picked up Tang Youyou, and ran out. She didn't even look at Yeyue beside her.
Tieshou carried Yeyue back down the mountain and saw that Rong Xun's face had completely lost its color.
Rong Xun looked at the unconscious Tang Youyou on the bed, his face full of distress.
"Find a doctor to check on her."
"No need. I'll take a look."
At this time, an old but powerful voice came from behind. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw an old man with white hair, accompanied by a one - armed strong man.
"Who are you?" Tieshou asked.
Zhuifeng replied, "This is Old Tang, the madam's grandfather, and this is Yue Fusheng, the madam's former bodyguard."
"How did they come?" Rong Xun asked.
Zhuifeng felt a bit guilty. She had specially invited these two people. One was for the madam's safety, and the other was for the poison on the master. Maybe this person could solve it.
"I invited them." Tieshou said. "This person is highly skilled in medicine and is the madam's relative. It will be more convenient for him to take care of her."
Old Tang chased everyone out and left only Zhuifeng to help.
Rong Xun was very anxious while waiting. After an incense stick's time, he finally saw Old Tang push the door out.
"How is she?"
"How else? With me here, could there be any problem with my granddaughter's life and my great - grandson's life? That bloody young man also doesn't have any major problems. Just apply the medicine on time."
Old Tang stuffed the prescription in his hand into Wen Xue's hand. "It's up to you. Twice a day. Keep it dry."
Wen Xue took it and immediately wanted to thank him. Before he could say anything about asking him to take a look at the lord's poison, he heard the old man speak first.
"As for you, the situation is a bit complicated."
Everyone was stunned.
This person didn't even check the pulse. How did he know the situation inside Rong Xun's body?
"I know what you're thinking, but since you're my granddaughter's husband, I have no choice but to try to save you. But the poison in your body is indeed extremely rare in the world. Although I've seen it, I haven't made an antidote for it. I can't guarantee success."
Zhuifeng stepped forward. "Old Tang, you must give it a try no matter what."
In Dashuiwan, she had witnessed this Old Tang's skills. They were truly unparalleled in the world. He could even make an antidote for that fake plague in a very short time. She couldn't admire him more.
"I'll do my best."
Tang Youyou opened her eyes and saw Zhuifeng and Yeyue standing in the room.
"Yeyue? Are you okay?"
Seeing Tang Youyou wake up, Zhuifeng quickly stepped forward to support her. She had been in a coma for a whole day and night.
"Yes, I'm okay. Madam, how do you feel now? Doctor Tang has already taken care of you. For now, both you and the baby are safe."
Tang Youyou nodded. She looked around the room but didn't find Rong Xun's figure.
"Where is Rong Xun?"
Yeyue and Zhuifeng didn't know how to answer. Since yesterday, Rong Xun had been in a coma, and his face was frighteningly pale because of the poison.
Old Tang was still in a hurry to make the antidote, but he still hadn't finished it.
Tang Youyou's heart skipped a beat when she heard what she said.
"Where is he now? I'm going to find him."