Chapter 6: Relentless Pursuit

His vision gradually blurred before him, and he heard the girl repeatedly calling out to him: "Husband, please don't die... Husband, please don't die..." (Who can tell him what 'husband' is?)

Rely on ... ...

The evening clouds obscure the Phoenix Terrace, and the plum blossoms startle like snow at dusk

Liu Li sat down in a small inn, and Luo Xuan, feeling slightly better thanks to the gradual effects of the elixir, instructed Liu Li to buy several strange medicinal herbs from the small pharmacy across the street. He then asked the waiter to take them to the back kitchen for preparation. Seeing Liu Li constantly staring at the dishes on the adjacent table and swallowing her saliva without any regard, he had no choice but to order two light dishes as well. He didn't even touch his chopsticks, merely watching her as if she hadn't eaten for several days, devouring the food in a whirlwind. Liu Li, in high spirits, continued to eat, adjusting her glasses and repeatedly telling Luo Xuan, "Don't be polite, you should eat too." This left Luo Xuan feeling utterly speechless.

Bang! Unexpectedly, with insufficient arm strength and an unstable center of gravity, she fell down together with him, inadvertently landing right on top of Luo Xuan. Liu Li, who was already round-faced and slightly chubby, was the type of girl that classmates and friends described as not beautiful but very cute. As a result, Luo Xuan nearly choked on blood from the weight of her landing on him

Liuli had never seen such a scene before, and she was startled enough to jump up from the ground, instantly forgetting to pretend to cry. Instead, her face was filled with excitement and curiosity as she carefully observed their attire, speech, and demeanor, feeling as if she were watching a play, which was extremely amusing. Luo Xuan couldn't help but chuckle and sigh as he watched her, who was looking around with the same delight as one would have when observing a gorilla.

Please, don't leave me behind. As a helpless and vulnerable woman, where can I go? In the end, I would only be left to wander the streets, begging for alms... Alright... If you truly do not care about me, then if I end up starving to death, being robbed, or being assaulted by evildoers in the future, it will have nothing to do with you, and you need not feel guilty about it for the rest of your life... If you truly do not care about me, then if I end up starving to death, being robbed, or being assaulted by evildoers in the future, it will have nothing to do with you, and you need not feel guilty about it for the rest of your life...

Struggling, he took out a small vial from his pocket and swallowed two golden pills. He had been poisoned by a mixture of various toxic herbs. Not to mention whether this poison could be resolved, even if he could continuously experiment to eventually formulate an antidote, he feared that his body would not last until then. The only viable strategy now was to first suppress the toxicity with medication, and then directly seek out rare and extraordinary flowers and herbs that could counteract all poisons.

After much effort, they arrived at a bustling market, where the two immediately became the center of attention. One was Luo Xuan's extraordinary charisma and exceptional appearance, and the other was naturally Liuli's rather unconventional attire.

Liuli was both surprised and delighted, exclaiming... Wow... Her husband was so skilled in martial arts. It turned out that not only had she arrived in ancient times, but she had also stepped into the world of martial arts! Wow, how romantic! In the future, she must learn a few moves from him, so she could fly around like the people on television, and when she returned, she could casually showcase her skills, which would mean a fortune! Haha! Joyfully allowing Luo Xuan to hold her hand, she suddenly realized that his hand was completely devoid of warmth, as cold as an ice block. In the future, she must learn a few moves from him, so she could fly around like the people on television, and when she returned, she could casually showcase her skills, which would mean a fortune! Haha! Joyfully allowing Luo Xuan to hold her hand, she suddenly realized that his hand was completely devoid of warmth, as cold as an ice block.

Liuli pinched herself hard, and tears began to fall in large droplets due to the pain. She suddenly cried out loudly while leaning on the table, showing no concern for losing face.

I also want to go back, but the young lady truly has nowhere to call home. Please, Master Luo, have mercy and do a good deed. Considering that I saved your life yesterday by pulling you out of the water and helped you walk such a long distance, please take in this poor young lady. Otherwise, I will have no place to be buried... Liuli desperately tried to recall her lines, regretting why she hadn't watched more historical dramas.

The renowned healer Luo Xuan is a formidable figure in the martial world. Just hearing his name sends chills down one's spine. Now, upon seeing him, his stature and presence are enough to frighten one's soul away to the clouds. However, under orders, he can only wave his hand, urging those behind him to advance, yet not a single person dares to step forward. Luo Xuan slowly rises, and the fierce aura between his brows causes everyone to involuntarily take a step back. He directly takes Liuli's hand and strides confidently towards the inn. Not a single person dares to stop him; they instinctively part to create a path.

She sobbed, continuously making sounds akin to a little piglet, clutching at Luo Xuan's hem as if afraid he would run away. Luo Xuan could only helplessly tell her to first stay with a friend of his, and that he would find a proper place to settle her down later

Liuli stood still, squinting her eyes as she watched him struggle to move forward, silently counting in her heart: one, two, three ... ...

Luo Xuan looked at the strange face in front of him, which was continuously shedding large drops of tears, and suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of familiarity. Why was it so familiar? ... Who exactly was she ...

Liuli fully embraced her true colors as a seductress, lingering lazily on him for a long time, unwilling to get up. Luo Xuan felt his blood surge to his head, nearly losing consciousness again. He quickly used his internal energy to suppress the poison, forcefully pushing Liuli away from his heated body, fearing that he might be tempted again and the poison would flare up.

Liuli almost knelt down before him, resolutely deciding that she must follow her future beloved husband. Otherwise, as a solitary person, she would truly starve to death on the streets of ancient times. It seems that no female protagonist in time-travel dramas has ever died this way, right

Liuli was eating while pondering how ancient dishes were not much different from modern ones. She paid no attention to her table manners at all. This was because she was truly famished, and she believed that Luo Xuan, looking so weak and feeble, had no time to care about his own eating etiquette either

Luo Xuan looked at her weakly, not understanding why this little girl kept following him, as if the situation wasn't chaotic enough, yet he currently lacked the strength to drive her away

If we discuss medicinal properties, the blood snow lotus, which blooms once every hundred years, should be the most potent, capable of detoxification and possessing extraordinary effects. However, it has just passed its flowering period, and the next bloom will not occur for another thirty years. The rare water coral is a treasure of the Exiled Immortal Palace, used to purify the waters of the sea. Should it be lost, chaos would surely ensue in both the Clear Sea and the Divine Palace. Furthermore, the heavenly fragrant cardamom exists only in a single specimen in the world, which has long been lost. The Heart-Washing Pill and Dusty Fate Elixir are offerings from the Miao region and foreign lands, though they possess miraculous effects, they can only provide temporary relief for the likes of Qilin Vine, Mother Skin Grass, Haotian Leaf, and Lovesickness Tears. The same goes for the rare and exotic flowers such as the Prajna Flower, which when mixed together form a new and highly toxic substance that can only address symptoms rather than the root cause. Currently, the most favorable opportunity would be the once-in-a-hundred-years ascent of the dragon. However, the vast Tianshan Mountain range is fraught with peril, making it difficult to locate the dragon's lair. Moreover, slaying a dragon would harm one's moral integrity, and with less than ten percent of my current abilities, how could I possibly contend with that fierce and brutal dragon?

Luo Xuan forced himself to the end of the street, but finally could not hold on any longer. Suddenly, he felt a heat in his throat, and blood began to flow from the corner of his mouth as he leaned against the wall and slowly slid down. Liu Li had only seen people spitting blood in martial arts dramas; in real life, she had never encountered such a thing, and she immediately became anxious and started to cry.

... ...

Luo Xuan wore a gloomy expression, remaining silent. The leading constable was sweating profusely, feeling anxious and lacking a clear course of action, seemingly aware of the identity of the person before him, and dared not act rashly. Beside him, a scruffy-looking constable with a crooked mouth urged him on, stating that it was reported Luo Xuan had sustained serious injuries, with his meridians severed, and that any ordinary person could subdue him. Yet, the leading constable remained indecisive, hesitating for a long time without daring to step forward.

In the stillness of the night, a single sound causes the moon over the river tower to fall.

The crooked-mouthed constable was certainly not willing to let them go so easily. A skilled grappler suddenly attacked from behind them, revealing himself to be a practitioner as well. Luo Xuan observed that although they were not very capable, their numbers were overwhelming. Having been severely poisoned, he realized that continuing to engage them would only be a futile effort. Making a decisive choice, he channeled his internal energy and turned around, delivering a palm strike to the constable's left shoulder. The constable was instantly sent flying far away, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood in mid-air, collapsing against the wall, and immediately losing consciousness.

In this world, there are indeed deities. Moreover, they are all the best and kindest deities

I, I... what am I? Should I say I come from the future like in a sci-fi movie? Forget it, I might accidentally be taken for a lunatic and locked up in a mental hospital. Let me just make something up. Hmm, how do those unfortunate female protagonists in TV dramas usually say it?

The crowd was taken aback, retreating repeatedly, their faces devoid of color. Upon seeing Luo Xuan, dressed in white and drifting away without a trace of dust, they did not even dare to pursue him a single step further.

Liuli was chewing on a piece of cabbage, with half of it falling out. She raised her head and looked at Luo Xuan with wide eyes through her glasses

She looked at her future husband like this, her heart ached as if it were being pulled, and she thought to herself, they had only just met, would he not suddenly lose his mind and die? Then wouldn't she become a widow? In this unfamiliar world, how would she survive? So, unable to hold back for the hundredth time, she ran over to him and said, "I, I can help you..."

Luo Xuan was almost choked by the tea, and yet she spoke of saving her life. Just yesterday, when she was on the verge of being engulfed in flames, this person suddenly appeared, nearly causing her own demise. Upon waking, she was almost frightened to death by her, and on the way, she nearly got crushed by her as well. She is simply a disaster, accompanied by this oddly dressed, inexplicable individual whose origins are unknown, and who has no idea what events may unfold in the future.

Luo Xuan rudely pushed the beautiful woman's hand away

... ...

Luo Xuan was suffering from a splitting headache and could only move slowly with the support of Liu Li. Liu Li was not very tall, just reaching Luo Xuan's chest, and she felt as if she had become Luo Xuan's crutch, struggling to drag his heavy body forward. She was completely bewildered and had no idea what was happening. Whenever she asked Luo Xuan something, he would not respond and could barely utter a few words. Although she was very worried, she still relied on her innate blind optimism to comfort herself. She was completely bewildered and had no idea what was happening. Whenever she asked Luo Xuan something, he would not respond and could barely utter a few words. Although she was very worried, she still relied on her innate blind optimism to comfort herself.

Just as I was about to offer comfort, a large group of officials suddenly surrounded them. Luo Xuan let out a deep sigh; at first, she thought they had come to capture Liu Li, believing that she had gotten into some trouble and was following her to avoid disaster. It was only when she heard the leading official shouting that she realized they were actually coming for her.

Luo Xuan immediately felt a headache coming on; it was over, he had provoked a difficult character. Observing the surrounding crowd glancing at him, he cleared his throat and lowered his head.

She walked happily beside Luo Xuan (why does it seem like she is gloating?). Beside her, Luo Xuan, whose face was pale and weak, frowned tightly, covering his chest with his hand, refusing her support as he staggered forward, his body visibly trembling.

Where is the young lady from

At this moment, Liuli is more certain than at any other moment in the past

Liuli noticed that his lips had turned pale, and she felt a surge of anxiety in her heart, no longer daring to act recklessly. She hurriedly asked Luo Xuan what to do, where to take him, and whether they should see a doctor.

He exhausted all his strength to finally utter the three words "Qin Zhu Ge", and then he knew nothing more...

Luo Xuan let out a powerless sigh, realizing that he could barely protect himself: "No, it would be best for you to leave quickly, young lady. I am currently poisoned and in grave danger, and I fear I will not be able to take good care of you. We have only met by chance, so let us part ways here!"

A vague feeling arose that something had happened. The leading constable held a portrait of himself and repeatedly demanded that he hand over the stolen goods

He was pondering deeply in his heart

Luo Xuan fell in response, and then Liu Li gracefully imitated the deeds of ancient heroes rescuing the fair maiden, floating over and elegantly extending an arm to timely catch his body

Seeing Liuli with her big, bright, sparkling eyes, gazing at him eagerly while trying hard to squeeze out tears, he was left in a state of both amusement and helplessness, merely shaking his head

The stone splits the clouds, the jade pipe should lie horizontally, pure and clean; in the frosty sky of the desert, the partridge leans askew in the wind.

The young woman is originally from Hengxiang in Henan (Is there really such a place as Hengxiang? Who cares, let’s just make it up), this year due to the flood, her parents have met with misfortune. I have traveled a thousand miles, intending to seek refuge with my only relative here, but unexpectedly, that relative has already passed away. Now I find myself without kin, without support, only drifting about. Young sir, I implore you to show kindness and take in Liuli, and in the future, let Liuli serve you like a cow or a horse, if you please... As she spoke, Liuli pretended to squeeze out tears with great effort. Initially, she wanted to act a bit more like a lady, using her sleeve to wipe her eyes and sob softly, but to her dismay, she discovered that she was actually wearing short sleeves, and a tank top, exposing her round shoulders. Truly, in this world, it is quite shocking and unconventional!