"Mu Gongzi, Mu Gongzi! Mu Gongzi!"
A hurried voice came from outside the door, interrupting Mu Qingge’s cultivation. She finished her breathing exercises and slowly opened her eyes. Her clear eyes showed no emotions.
Just as Mu Qingge ended her cultivation, a knock on the door sounded.
"Come in." Mu Qingge raised her eyes to the closed door.
In response, the door opened, and three figures rushed in.
Among them were two little maids who stayed to take care of her. The remaining one, looking flustered, was Cai Wei.
"Mu Gongzi, please save our Young Master!" Cai Wei searched the room and immediately fixed her gaze on Mu Qingge, walking towards her.
Mu Qingge frowned, her eyes filled with confusion.
At that moment, Cai Wei had already reached her and suddenly dropped to her knees with a ’thud’. The two little maids also followed suit, kneeling on the ground with pleading eyes.
Mu Qingge was startled and hurriedly stood up from the bed, bending down to help Cai Wei up: "What’s going on? Stand up and talk."
Cai Wei was helped up by Mu Qingge, but the anxious look on her face did not fade. She asked for confirmation: "Mu Gongzi, you once said you are a doctor, right?"
Mu Qingge was taken aback, nodding, not denying her previous statement.
Upon receiving a positive response, a trace of a smile finally appeared on Cai Wei’s panicked face. She grabbed Mu Qingge’s sleeve and started to pull her out: "That’s good, please come with me to save the Young Master."
Mu Qingge held onto her sleeve and did not move. "Miss Cai Wei, if you want me to help, you have to tell me what happened?"
Hearing this, Cai Wei’s expression darkened, she steadied herself, and released Mu Qingge’s sleeve.
"I was too abrupt."
Cai Wei bowed slightly and said.
Mu Qingge shook her head slightly and looked at her: "What’s wrong with the Young Master?"
Cai Wei’s nostrils flared, her eyes reddening as she looked at Mu Qingge, attempting to kneel again, but Mu Qingge stopped her. "Mu Gongzi, come with me to see the Young Master! She suddenly fainted, yet the Manor Master forbids doctors from seeing her, simply placing her back in her room and dispatching guards to watch outside."
"This...why?" Mu Qingge was puzzled, feeling that something was strange.
It seemed that some crucial details were missing from Cai Wei’s account, making it illogical.
Your child is sick, but rather than treating her, you keep her under watch. Could it be that the Manor Master of Wu Gou Mountain Villa is indifferent to his daughter’s wellbeing?
Cai Wei anxiously stomped her foot, biting her lip as she said: "Some key aspects are involved, significant matters of the villa, and as a maid, it’s inconvenient for me to disclose. For now, I only ask Gongzi to help awaken the Young Master. Only once she wakes can she prevent the Manor Master’s stubborn actions."
’It seems there’s more to this.’ Mu Qingge thought as she lowered her gaze.
Finally, amidst Cai Wei’s eager anticipation, she nodded: "Alright, I’ll follow you to take a look. Consider it a way to repay the Young Master for saving my life."
Mu Qingge’s response brought joy to Cai Wei.
She led Mu Qingge, leaving the guest courtyard and carefully avoiding the guard, heading toward the Inner Courtyard.
"Mu Gongzi, do you need any tools?" Seeing Mu Qingge’s empty hands, Cai Wei couldn’t help but ask.
Mu Qingge shook her head: "Let’s first see the reason for the Young Master’s coma, then I’ll know what’s needed."
Her response reassured Cai Wei greatly.
Without saying more, she quickened her pace and brought Mu Qingge to a tranquil and elegant little courtyard.
The two used the stone mountain to hide their forms, looking toward the courtyard gate where guards patrolled back and forth.
Cai Wei whispered to Mu Qingge: "The Manor Master ordered a set of villa guards to guard this gate. Behind this door is the Young Master’s residence, and this is the only entrance. In a moment, I’ll go up to distract them, and you take the opportunity to go in."
Mu Qingge lightly nodded her understanding.
Don’t be fooled by this seemingly simple maid; she has quite a thoughtful mind, knowing how to use her head rather than acting rashly!
Seeing Mu Qingge understood her plan, Cai Wei tidied her attire and walked out from behind the rockery, approaching the courtyard gate.
"Stop!" As she approached, she was immediately halted.
Cai Wei raised her eyes to the two who stopped her. Behind her, six or seven others passed by, guards continuously patrolling the courtyard’s surroundings.
Seeing the others pass by, Cai Wei turned to the two in front of her and said: "What? I’m the Young Master’s personal maid, and I can’t go in to serve?"
The two guards exchanged a glance, seeming uncertain.
Suddenly, Cai Wei’s expression changed, pointing to a shadowy area with overlapping trees: "Who’s there?"
The two guards immediately became vigilant, looking toward that area.
The patrolling guards had just left; no one was present to investigate.
Feigning anger, Cai Wei said: "Why are you standing there? Hurry and check! If a spy sneaks in and you let them go, be wary of the Manor Master’s wrath!"
The two guards hesitated at first, but Cai Wei’s words forced them to go and investigate.
As soon as they walked away, Cai Wei quickly gave a signal towards the rocks, indicating for Mu Qingge to enter the courtyard quickly. Mu Qingge wouldn’t let her down, stepping gracefully from behind the rocks and, as the guards distractedly looked away, entered the courtyard, following the winding path deeper inside.
Mu Qingge had entered, and Cai Wei secretly sighed in relief, straightening her back.
By this time, the two guards had reached the shadowy area, searched briefly, and found nothing. Puzzled, they exchanged glances and hurried back.
"Nothing there." The guard reported to Cai Wei.
Cai Wei feigned surprise with an ’oh’, muttering: "Perhaps I was mistaken."
Seeing her say so, the two guards had no choice but to continue their original watch.
Cai Wei frowned: "Can I go in or not? If the Young Master wakes and finds no one to serve her, who’ll take responsibility?"
The two thought for a moment before making way.
"You can go in, but you can’t leave." As Cai Wei was about to step into the courtyard, one of the guards suddenly warned.
Cai Wei turned her head to look at him.
He added: "The Manor Master ordered, no one is allowed to leave the courtyard!"
The firm attitude aroused Cai Wei’s displeasure. She huffed coldly, flicked her sleeves, and stepped into the courtyard without looking back. By now, Mu Qingge, who had entered first, had reached the curtained bed.
Behind the gauzy curtains lay a vague human figure.
Mu Qingge stood by the bedside but didn’t impulsively lift the curtains.
"Mu Gongzi." A cautious call came from behind.
Mu Qingge turned to look at her: "I’m here."
Cai Wei entered the room, saw Mu Qingge, and then let her gaze fall on the bed, a trace of worry flitting across her eyes as she quickly moved to the bedside, lifting the curtains, and said: "This is our Young Master; I ask Mu Gongzi to please save her."
The curtains were lifted, hanging on the bedposts, revealing the figure on the bed.
Upon seeing it clearly, Mu Qingge was slightly surprised; it seemed unexpected that the Young Master of Wu Gou Mountain Villa was actually a girl!
The girl’s face was covered with a veil, making her appearance indistinct, but her brows, visible above the veil, possessed a snowy, serene beauty.
Her long, curled eyelashes were motionless, as if she were sleeping sweetly.
"Mu Gongzi?" Cai Wei called out as she hadn’t heard a response from Mu Qingge.
Mu Qingge blinked and said to Cai Wei: "From the Young Master’s breathing, it doesn’t seem like an illness. She... seems to be just sleeping."
She gave her first assessment.
Cai Wei appeared somewhat deflated as she said: "In any case, the reason for the Young Master’s coma is definitely not simple. For the sake of the Young Master, for Wu Gou Mountain Villa, I ask Mu Gongzi to do your best to save her."
"I understand." Mu Qingge nodded almost imperceptibly, moving past Cai Wei to take a seat next to the bed.
Cai Wei immediately raised Gong Jiangxue’s hand placed on her abdomen, resting it by the bed, exposing her pulse point.
Mu Qingge placed her two fingers lightly on Gong Jiangxue’s wrist, and after a moment of silence, she released it. Slowly standing, she looked up at Cai Wei and said: "It turns out the Young Master’s meridians were sealed with Spiritual Power, causing her to fall unconscious."
"Is there a way to cure it?" Hearing Mu Qingge identify the cause, Cai Wei asked excitedly.
Mu Qingge pondered for a moment, then said, "The person who sealed the acupoints has a Spiritual Power Cultivation of at least Blue Realm Initial Rank. The most direct way to break the seal is to find someone with a higher cultivation than him and directly break the seal."
"This... This is too difficult!" Cai Wei’s face immediately turned bitter.
Cai Wei felt a bit desperate. The Manor Master’s cultivation was so high, where could she find someone with even higher cultivation to awaken the Young Master?
Mu Qingge remained silent. If she still had her Spiritual Power, she could have directly broken the seal within the girl’s body.
Seeing Cai Wei’s distressed look, Mu Qingge softly coughed before saying, "What I just mentioned was the most direct method; if there is a direct way, there is naturally also a roundabout way."
These words kindled hope in Cai Wei.
She looked at Mu Qingge and asked excitedly, "What method?"
Mu Qingge pursed her lips, thought for a moment, and then said, "I need some Golden Needles."
"Golden Needles?" Cai Wei did not understand but nodded, "Okay, I’ll find a way."
With that, she ran to the dressing table in the room and started searching.
Before long, she came back to Mu Qingge holding a dozen gold needles as thin as cow hair. "Mu Gongzi, will these do?"
Looking at the embroidery needles in her hand, Mu Qingge subtly raised an eyebrow. These were far from acupuncture needles, but it was difficult to prepare anything else at the moment.
Silently sighing, she reached out and took the Gold Needles from Cai Wei, saying, "They’ll have to do."
Taking the needles, Mu Qingge turned back to the bed and sat down.
Before she began, she instructed Cai Wei, "This roundabout method involves using Gold Needles to dissipate the Spiritual Power of the seal into smaller parts and then guide it into your Young Master’s meridians. The process is somewhat dangerous; it must not be disturbed. If you can handle it, stay; if not, wait outside for an hour."
Cai Wei was startled, her expression struggling.
In the end, she nodded heavily, assuring Mu Qingge, "I can do it! Please go ahead with the treatment; I won’t disturb you."
Her firm tone made Mu Qingge nod in appreciation.
Lighting a candle and sterilizing the tip of the needles, Mu Qingge then inserted the first Gold Needle into Gong Jiangxue’s body.
Seeing the needle pierce the flesh, Cai Wei was nervous, her hands involuntarily clenching into fists.
As more Gold Needles adorned Gong Jiangxue’s body, Cai Wei pursed her lips into a thin line; her lips turned pale, and her face became extremely unsightly.
Though sweat beaded on her forehead from tension, she did not utter a sound or move.
Mu Qingge observed Cai Wei’s actions while inserting the needles, nodding to herself.
After more than half an hour, Mu Qingge had only one Gold Needle left, which she placed on a cabinet beside the bed.
Cai Wei looked at her, using her eyes to ask if she could speak.
Mu Qingge smiled and waved a sleeve, "You may speak now."
"Mu Gongzi, is it done?" Cai Wei looked at the Young Master, her body full of Gold Needles, feeling a bit unbearable.
"Wait," Mu Qingge replied with just one word.
Cai Wei opened her mouth, wanting to ask more, but fell silent again.
After waiting for a while, Mu Qingge suddenly said, "Your Young Master should have Initial Rank Green Realm cultivation, right?"
Cai Wei nodded tightly before realizing she could speak, hastily replying, "Yes. Mu Gongzi, you’re amazing to be able to tell!"
Whether the compliment reached Mu Qingge’s ears was unknown, as she only faintly nodded, estimating, "Mm, Green Realm Initial Rank, one hour is enough to digest this Spiritual Power."
Time slowly passed, and the small courtyard remained very quiet, undisturbed.
However, Cai Wei’s expression grew increasingly anxious, occasionally glancing at the changing sky.
Suddenly, a soft yet far-reaching sound of a bell resonated within the manor. Mu Qingge was surprised, looking out the window, seemingly pondering the bell’s origin.
Cai Wei, near tears, exclaimed, "Oh no! Still not in time? Young Master, please wake up!"
Her urgency drew Mu Qingge’s attention.
At this moment, the person on the bed finally showed signs of movement.
The green Spiritual Power flowed among the Gold Needles, moving continuously.
This phenomenon astonished Cai Wei into wide-eyed silence, covering her mouth with her hands.
Mu Qingge seemed as if she anticipated this scene, remaining quite calm.
Suddenly, the green threads shattered violently, turning into nothingness.
Mu Qingge immediately acted, pulling all the Gold Needles out before Cai Wei’s dazzled eyes.
A wave of invisible force emanated from Gong Jiangxue, blowing the veil on the bed.
The young girl lying on the bed finally opened her eyes under Cai Wei’s expectant gaze. Upon opening her eyes, the first person she saw was Mu Qingge, sitting by the bedside.
It’s him!
That face, she recognized it; such a face is unparalleled in the world, seeing it once is enough to be unforgettable!
Those eyes...
’So clear, so calm, yet so indifferent. It seems nothing in the world could make him stay an extra moment. Still, they look just as good as I imagined!’ Gong Jiangxue thought to herself.
"Young Master, you finally woke up!" Cai Wei’s voice, full of excitement, pulled Gong Jiangxue back to reality.
Mu Qingge stood up and stepped aside, allowing Cai Wei to come over and support Gong Jiangxue.
At the same time, she explained, "Young Master, after you fainted, the Manor Master ordered no one to see you. I was left with no choice but to ask Mu Gongzi for help. Mu Gongzi is a doctor, very skilled, even able to break the seal left by the Manor Master on you!"
"Thank you," Gong Jiangxue slightly nodded towards Mu Qingge.
Her demeanor was very elegant and dignified, not feeling startled by the presence of a strange man in her room upon awakening, exuding a calmness surpassing that of ordinary women.
Mu Qingge nodded in return, "Young Master saved me, I should do my best."
"Young Master, the Palace Bell has rung!" Cai Wei reminded.
At this point, Mu Qingge finally saw a trace of panic in the young girl’s eyes.
Gong Jiangxue said to Mu Qingge, "Jiangxue has urgent business to attend to, and can only neglect Mu Gongzi for now. After handling the matter, I will thank Mu Gongzi for your tremendous help."
"Young Master need not worry about me, please." Mu Qingge stepped aside to make way.
Although she didn’t know what had occurred in Wu Gou Mountain Villa, Mu Qingge had no intention of intervening just yet.
Gong Jiangxue and Cai Wei hurried off, and shortly after, Mu Qingge heard Gong Jiangxue’s cold reprimand outside the courtyard gate, probably ordering the guards to leave.
Mu Qingge waited inside the room for a while, sensing the absence of activity outside, and only then did she go out.
Reaching the courtyard gate, she found that the guards had vanished without a trace.
Naturally, Gong Jiangxue and Cai Wei were nowhere to be seen either.
Without much thought, Mu Qingge retraced her steps to where she temporarily resided.
"It seems it’s not the right time to propose leaving for now," Mu Qingge muttered to herself.
Currently, with something happening at Wu Gou Mountain Villa, who would have the time to pay attention to a guest? Leaving without saying anything seemed inappropriate. Calculating the time, there was still a period before her scheduled meeting with Ghost Sea, so Mu Qingge decided to stay at Wu Gou Mountain Villa to recuperate.
She returned to her room and continued her cultivation in a meditative position.
Even with no trace of Spiritual Energy to be retained, she persisted unyieldingly in her cultivation.
...
Gong Jiangxue, accompanied by Cai Wei, rushed to the entrance of Wu Gou Mountain Villa, blocking her mother’s path.
"Jiangxue?" Seeing her daughter’s sudden appearance, Gong Xueya was taken aback.
Gong Jiangxue spread her arms to block her mother’s path, saying to her, "Mother, if you insist on heading to Wanfeng City to satisfy that ten thousand foes, then kill me first!"
Gong Xueya sighed and said helplessly, "Why won’t you give up? You already went out yourself to seek help, and you saw the results. Though Wu Gou Mountain Villa holds a transcendent reputation, it remains a small power, unable to match a City Lord’s influence."


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