usatvline Chapter 193 A Journey to Butterfly Valley
Chapter 193 A Journey to Butterfly Valley
After the battle at the back mountain, all the remaining people in the valley had fled. Otherwise, he could have captured one or two for rigorous interrogation and perhaps found clues to the antidote.
"So? Did you find it?"
Seeing Duan Zhengchun return, Xiaolongnu asked him a question with anticipation.
Duan Zhengchun shook his head helplessly, glanced at the still unconscious Gongsun Lü'e, sat down weakly in the chair, took off the wine gourd from his waist, and took a few big gulps.
Xiaolongnu frowned and continued, "Why don't we find a way to get Gongsun Zhi to talk? He must have hidden the antidote!"
Duan Zhengchun shook his head and said, "It's no use, he's already gone."
Upon hearing this, Xiaolongnu frowned even more deeply, looking helplessly at Gongsun Lü'e lying on the bed, her forehead covered in sweat and still showing a trace of pain.
Duan Zhengchun's face was gloomy. He was about to raise his wine gourd to take a few more sips when his expression suddenly changed. He said in a deep voice, "That's right, I remember now!"
"When we were in Xiangyang last time, Zhu Ziliu mentioned that his uncle, the Indian monk, possessed extraordinary medical skills and could bring the dead back to life! It seems we have to make a trip to Butterfly Valley!"
Upon hearing this, Xiaolongnu's expression softened slightly, and she hesitated before saying, "It's already late, and Miss Gongsun is still unconscious. We can only set off tomorrow."
Duan Zhengchun nodded silently, his eyes filled with heartache as he looked at Gongsun Lü'e, whose face was contorted in pain.
Xiaolongnu saw this and also felt sorry for Duan Zhengchun.
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The next morning, Duan Zhengchun found a carriage and took Xiaolongnu and Gongsun Lüe directly away from the Valley of Heartbreak, heading towards Butterfly Valley.
A night had passed, and Gongsun Lü'e had not yet woken up. Fortunately, Duan Zhengchun had infused a lot of innate true energy into her body, and her injuries had been brought under control, but the residual poison had not been resolved.
The carriage moved quickly along the slightly bumpy mountain road. Duan Zhengchun was trying his best to slow down the pace because Gongsun Lüe was injured.
However, because they could only live for a maximum of forty-nine days after being poisoned by the Love Flower, they had to get to Butterfly Valley as soon as possible.
Xiaolongnu took care of the unconscious Gongsun Lü'e throughout the journey in the carriage, holding a silk handkerchief in her hand and wiping the beads of sweat from Gongsun Lü'e's forehead from time to time.
Although the person was still unconscious, it seemed that they were still suffering from the torment of the Love Flower poison, which shows how difficult the poison was to treat.
After an unknown amount of time, the unconscious Gongsun Lü'e finally slowly opened her eyes. She then looked at the still unfamiliar Xiaolongnu in front of her, frowned, and subconsciously moved to the side.
Little Dragon Girl smiled and gave her a reassuring look, then immediately called out, "Duan Lang, Miss Gongsun is awake!"
"Shut up!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the carriage came to a stop. Duan Zhengchun quickly climbed into the carriage and looked at Gongsun Lü'e, who was struggling to get up, with concern.
"Don't move around. Your injuries haven't healed yet, and the poison hasn't been completely neutralized. You shouldn't move around!"
Duan Zhengchun hurriedly gave a word of advice and reached out to stop Gongsun Lü'e.
"Brother Duan..."
Gongsun Lü'e hesitated as she looked at Duan Zhengchun, then weakly opened her mouth, but stopped herself from speaking.
She heard Xiaolongnu address Duan Zhengchun as "Duan Lang" and assumed that Duan Zhengchun had already married. She felt a pang of disappointment, followed by an excruciating pain.
The poison of the love flower has returned.
Duan Zhengchun frowned, hurriedly channeling his innate true energy into his right palm, grasping one of Gongsun Lü'e's hands, and continuously pouring his true energy into Gongsun Lü'e's body.
Gongsun Lü'e glanced at Xiaolongnu, who was smiling at her, took a deep breath, slowly closed her eyes, and then a tear secretly slid down her cheek.
After a long while, Gongsun Lü'e's expression gradually softened, and Duan Zhengchun slowly released his true energy, secretly letting out a sigh of relief.
Although he suppressed the poison once again, he discovered that it was a poison that could kill emotions; as long as he felt even the slightest emotion, the poison would take effect!
Thinking of this, Duan Zhengchun reluctantly stepped out of the carriage, deciding to avoid appearing in front of Gongsun Lü'e as much as possible and to get to Butterfly Valley as soon as possible.
After Duan Zhengchun left, Gongsun Lü'e slowly opened her eyes again, looked at the gentle-faced Xiaolongnu, and whispered, "Sister is so beautiful."
She felt that compared to Little Dragon Girl, she was indeed not good enough for her Brother Duan.
Xiaolongnu paused for a moment, then couldn't help but chuckle softly. She reached out again to wipe the sweat from Gongsun Lü'e's forehead and said slowly, "You look beautiful too. I know you must be in a lot of pain right now. Just hang in there, and you'll be alright when we get to Butterfly Valley."
Gongsun Lü'e asked in confusion, "Butterfly Valley? What kind of place is that?"
Little Dragon Girl laughed and said, "I don't know either, but I know there's someone there who can cure the poison in your body."
Gongsun Lü'e nodded with some doubt, hesitated for a moment, and continued, "Where are my father and my senior brother?"
As she said this, she deliberately lowered her voice and secretly glanced at the carriage door.
"Don't worry, he didn't kill your father, but because of your father, your senior brother is already dead."
"As for your father, we don't know where he went."
Little Dragon Girl gently shook her head, offering tender comfort.
Upon hearing this, Gongsun Lü'e fell silent, slowly closed her eyes, and felt a deep sense of apology towards Duan Zhengchun.
Xiaolongnu didn't say anything more, but quietly leaned against the carriage, listening to the whistling wind outside.
The carriage was moving very fast; they had already descended Yandang Mountain and entered the official road.
When they came down the mountain, they encountered the Qingyi Guards who had received the news and were guarding the perimeter. Duan Zhengchun had given the order that no matter what method they used, they had to find out where Butterfly Valley was within three days.
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Ten days later.
Butterfly Valley.
Duan Zhengchun drove the carriage deep into the valley and slowly stopped at the entrance of a bamboo courtyard.
Looking around, four simple houses are nestled in a bamboo courtyard deep in the valley, surrounded by dense forests and flowers. Countless butterflies flutter among the flowers, making this place truly look like a rare secluded retreat.
An old man dressed in black, with a fierce look and a string of thick Buddhist beads around his neck, was chopping wood. Hearing the noise coming from outside the bamboo courtyard, he couldn't help but show a look of vigilance. He stared expressionlessly at Duan Zhengchun, who was carrying Gongsun Lü'e and slowly walked in by pushing open the bamboo door.
"Amitabha Buddha, this is private property, and outsiders are trespassing!"
"Please leave, everyone!"
Immediately afterward, the old man in black, carrying an axe, stepped forward and blocked Duan Zhengchun. His voice was deep and resonant, clearly indicating that he was a master with profound inner strength.
"I am Yin Zhiping of the Quanzhen Sect, and also a friend of the great hero Guo Jing. I have something to ask to see the Indian monk. Please inform him."
Duan Zhengchun nodded slightly and spoke slowly, trying to calm himself down.
He hoped to use his dual identity as a disciple of the Quanzhen Sect and a friend of Guo Jing to help him successfully meet the Indian monk.
The old man in black glanced coldly at Duan Zhengchun and Xiaolongnu, hesitated, then turned and went to the door of one of the houses, whispering something to each other.
"Brother Duan, it's alright, I can walk by myself."
Gongsun Lü'e, who was lying obediently in Duan Zhengchun's arms, glanced at Xiaolongnu standing to the side and said something softly, with a hint of shyness between her brows.
But as soon as he finished speaking, a piercing pain welled up in his heart again, and he couldn't help but furrow his brow.
"Don't speak, and don't think about anything."
Duan Zhengchun glanced down and gently gave a word of advice.
He dared not say much, because it had already been confirmed along the way, and the more he said, the more pain Gongsun Lü'e would suffer.
Not long after, the door of the house not far away opened, and an old monk with long white eyebrows and wearing a kasaya walked out and walked straight toward Duan Zhengchun.
"I presume you are Master Yideng? My name is Yin Zhiping, and I had no intention of trespassing, but..."
"It is indeed this old monk. Great Hero Yin, there's no need for explanation. Although I never concern myself with matters of the martial world, I am no stranger to the name of the Fiend of the Soaring Clouds. Please come inside!"
Before Duan Zhengchun could finish speaking, Master Yideng stepped aside, glanced at Gongsun Lü'e in Duan Zhengchun's arms, and immediately invited Duan Zhengchun into the house.
"Thank you!"
Duan Zhengchun agreed and immediately carried Gongsun Lü'e into the house. Then, guided by Master Yideng, he placed Gongsun Lü'e on a bed...