Chapter 1

Miss Wang's bed curtains were drawn closely, and Zhou Xiaodie could not see her appearance; she only heard the maid Chunliu whispering softly behind the curtains: "Miss, Doctor Zhou has arrived"

Little Die also bowed in return, "Miss, please continue to rest in bed and do not move around to avoid catching a cold."

No wonder her pharmacy is spotless

Sigh, perhaps I should find another place to make a living, thought Xiaodie to herself, when she suddenly heard anxious shouts coming from the street.

A light scar remains on her back: it is the mark left by the wooden tablet of her brother, which she carried day and night while wandering. She vowed that this scar would never be removed for it is what she owes to her brother

At this moment, Second Master Fan Xiaoqian walked in, his expression somewhat unusual. Upon seeing that Xiaodie was still present, he immediately hid the tung oil whip behind him—yet blood droplets still fell behind him

Xiao Die's face turned pale with a "whoosh," as if all the color in her body had drained to the ground in an instant... "What did you say?!" she screamed into her brother's ear.

"Doctor, it is a pleasure to meet you!" — This middle-aged man, who approached with a smile, should be Lord Wang. Ha, to address him simply as "Doctor" without even knowing his surname, how audacious to claim to have long admired him

In front of the entrance to Yaozong Mountain, she saw the middle-aged man

She stood next to the listless Miss Wang with a spirited demeanor, a stark contrast that was evident even to the untrained eye

Miss Wang seemed to hesitate for a moment, her face slightly flushed, and she softly said: "Ever since that day, when I saw Doctor Zhou walking past the wall... I... have secretly harbored feelings..."

Miss Wang's face turned even redder as she murmured, "Aside from you, Doctor, there are no other physicians in Rongzhou. Why must you make me say it out loud... Doctor Zhou must think I am a frivolous woman. In truth, fate in marriage is predetermined; this must be the result of past grievances..."

I said this a long time ago! Xiao Die was very graceful as she pushed the embroidered stool towards the young lady, allowing her to sit down

Is it possible? Is there only one breath left for the person? This can actually be considered big news in Rongzhou, and here you are, the father, still sitting here drinking tea and chatting

The late reactions to the treatment differ somewhat from what was anticipated by Xiao Die

So, where shall we go next

The crisp sound of "pa! pa!" startled Xiaodie. In her ears, it was the sound of the tung oil whip striking her brother, and before her eyes, the scene of her brother being punished seemed to appear.

Xiao Die's master is the greatest physician of our time—Ms. Ren Feiqing, the head of the Medicine Sect. Therefore, it is not uncommon to see a long line stretching seven to eight miles outside the mountain gate, as people come seeking medical treatment. ... Symptoms such as full-body swelling, a face resembling ash, bleeding from the mouth and nose, and nail loss ... . ... The disciples of the Medicine Sect have become accustomed to witnessing these various horrifying conditions.

She is currently in the process of implementing the fifth major task

Fortunately, she possesses a business acumen and had long anticipated that the "lovesickness"—a common affliction among young men and women—would be quite profitable, so she prepared a batch of effective remedies based on ancient prescriptions

I originally thought my brother was utterly useless, but unexpectedly, his quotes could still play a role at a critical moment

Dr. Zhou Xiaodie’s greatest sorrow is that she will never encounter a patient like the one from two years, seven months, and eleven days ago

At this point, he finally noticed that his sister's face had lost its color

"So it is Doctor Zhou." Lord Wang clasped his hands together and said, "My daughter's illness still relies on the doctor."

Lord Wang touched his shiny bald head and sighed: "I heard from the maidservants that about five or six days ago, my daughter was enjoying the breeze in the embroidery building—she might have caught a cold and has fallen seriously ill."

I do not know

Xiao Die truly did not intend to waste her breath, and she nodded seriously

That day, she would never forget for the rest of her life

"Just sleep a little longer..." she mumbled, turning over in a daze.

Sigh... she could only let out another sigh, retreating into the pharmacy, sitting behind the red sandalwood table, and beginning her sixth major task of the day—reminiscing about the past

Xiao Feng gave a wry smile to his younger sister, "Who told me to be born before you..."

"If I want to know everything," the servant scratched his head, "then is there any need to find a doctor? Hurry up! It seems to be an urgent illness! In my entire life in Rongzhou, I have never heard of such a serious illness!"

Zhou Xiaofeng remained indifferent to her high-pitched tone, casting a glance at her younger sister before continuing, "He, it is said, is some kind of overseer from the Poison Sect, and unfortunately drew the short straw— you know how the Poison Sect often engages in such trivial antics, administering various poisons to people without allowing them to die, and then sending these poisoned individuals to us to see if Master can find a cure... Master has already declined this request a hundred and eighty times."

The middle-aged man finally understood that he had encountered a benefactor, clasped his hands, and sincerely said: "I am Qu Guang, may I ask for your esteemed name?"

Xiao Die sighed sadly, picked up the rag, and said to herself: "Since there are no guests anyway—let's clean up!"

The sound of the tung oil whip faintly reached my ears, yet my elder brother, who is the number one good-for-nothing in our sect, surprisingly did not make a sound

If the unmarried young ladies of Rongzhou City were to learn that their idol, Dr. Zhou of the "Jici Hall," is actually a sentimental young girl, they would undoubtedly become hysterical. And a hysterical woman is the most terrifying of all living beings—this is what her deceased elder brother used to say. This is why Xiaodie is determined to never let anyone know that she is a girl

Xiao Die sighed, "Sister Chun Liu, originally I could only discuss the patient's condition with the family members, but your master is completely indifferent, and the young lady's mother hasn't shown up. I might as well tell you! Your young lady's pulse is superficial, her energy is like a wisp of silk—no need to ask, it's a case of lovesickness. Fortunately, you encountered me. I'm not boasting, there is no illness in the world that I cannot cure! If another doctor were to treat this illness, they could only use traditional methods, addressing the symptoms but not the root cause. Fortunately, you encountered me. I'm not boasting, there is no illness in the world that I cannot cure! If another doctor were to treat this illness, they could only use traditional methods, addressing the symptoms but not the root cause. But... heh heh, your young lady is fortunate!" She shook the small bottle in her hand, "Do you see this? 'Frost Scale Powder'! A proven remedy specifically for lovesickness!"

Wang Family of the Southern City

Ren Feiqing suddenly asked: "Xiao Die, do you hate me?"

Xiao Die shook her head and said in a daze: "I want... my brother's tablet."

The Jici Hall, like all pharmacies, also serves as a hospital. In the main hall, the most prominent feature is the image of the revered physician Zhang Zhongjing.

Xiao Die lowered her eyes and replied softly: "Xiao Die brought this upon herself, yet it has implicated her brother and caused the master to become entangled with the martial world... Xiao Die does not dare to resent the master" Sixty-five, sixty-six, sixty-seven, sixty-eight

Xiao Die slowly shook her head and sighed, "Look at you, you are not even as beautiful as I am!" As soon as she finished speaking, there was a soft "whimper" from beside her, and Miss Wang rolled her eyes and fainted to the side

Rest assured. "Xiao Die boasted a little: 'Since I started practicing medicine, I have yet to encounter an illness that cannot be cured. May I ask how long the young lady has been ill? What are her symptoms?"

The middle-aged man wept uncontrollably, nodding repeatedly

Hmm... She occasionally shakes her head and hums a few notes. This is something Xiaodie learned after coming down the mountain from a rather popular quack doctor—regardless of whether the illness is serious or minor, the doctor must act as if they are profound and inscrutable, as if the illness is neither too serious nor too trivial, and that no one else would know how to handle it... Just so happens that I can treat it... It is said that patients actually buy into this.

Wait!" The little butterfly brandished her broom, blocking the young servant's calf. She lifted her head and said indifferently, "This young man, I just cleaned over there, please walk this way! Otherwise—first wipe your shoe soles clean!"

Oh dear, how can they be so lacking in compassion! She, with her panda eyes and aching body, grumbled on her way home. The first thing she did upon arriving was to fiercely utter a phrase directed at her elder brother's tablet: "You are truly ruthless! A lifetime of bullying me is not enough, now you even want to frame me after your death!"

Xiao Die tossed and turned all night, finally discovering a marvelous place—Huizhou

"I have finally managed to avoid the world of martial arts, yet you have brought it back before me..." Ren Feiqing closed her eyes and leaned her head against the high back of the armchair, "Is this truly fate?"

Doctor Zhou! Doctor Zhou!" A young servant rushed into the pharmacy.

However, he suddenly fell backward with a thud, his jaw clenched tightly, his lips turning blue, and blood oozing from the nails of his right hand and left foot

However, Xiaodie’s good mood completely vanished without a trace

Master! Suddenly, a young man in a white shirt approached Xiao Die, and deeply bowed to Ren Feiqing, saying, "Xiao Die is merely a frail woman; please allow me to take the seventy-seven lashes on her behalf"

"I said, Ancestor, what are you busy with every day? I have complained to you many times—why are you so indifferent?" At this point, she slowly lit the incense in her hand. After properly placing the incense in the small censer, she officially began to put her hands on her hips and express her grievances: "Every day, those who come to my shop are either suffering from colds or headaches and coughs—there is no challenge at all! I am a disciple of the Master of the Medicine Sect, Ren Feiqing. How can you treat me like an ordinary doctor? There is a fundamental difference between me and them! ... As the saying goes, a person fights for a breath of air, and a Buddha fights for a stick of incense—since you do not give me the opportunity to fight, I will not burn incense for you either"

"Whose family do you belong to?" Xiao Die asked casually while carefully hanging up the rag, feeling listless.

Sudden illness, sudden illness—there are indeed too few people here who are easily surprised. Xiao Die sighed inwardly. However, it is better than nothing! She leisurely packed her medicine box, stretched her limbs, and went out.

Moments later, the voice from behind the curtain suddenly rose, "...Spring Willow! You go out first."

I told you I am an unparalleled physician! Xiao Die felt even more proud in her heart. Did you see that? After just a few sips, he already has the strength to speak!

Finally, she poured a small bottle of pink liquid, thicker than sesame oil, into the mouth of the middle-aged man, and the timing was just right

But at this moment, the martial world found her

"This..." Lord Wang blinked his eyes, displaying the unique innocence of the people of Rongzhou, and asked: "Is it that serious?"

The middle-aged man shook his head with tears in his eyes, saying, "Young lady, you are unaware that I am afflicted by multiple potent poisons, which interact with each other. If they cannot be resolved simultaneously, it will inevitably lead to a sudden crisis that will cost me my life..."

One of the major events in Xiaodie’s daily life is to complain about this ancestor

Forget it, forget it! The God of Marriage has not yet become confused enough to connect the red threads of two women together

This time it was settled, the only renowned doctor in Rongzhou, Dr. Zhou, not only shed the infamous reputation of "harassing female patients," but also nearly caused a female patient to die from anger. Lord Wang, in a fit of rage, personally directed his servants to beat Xiaodie.

Since I fled home in the night, it has been nearly three years now

Generally speaking, men are not allowed to enter the embroidery building. However, doctors always have certain privileges

Master! Standing quietly to the side, the chief disciple of the Medicine Sect, Meng Xiaoxia, stepped forward to plead for her junior sister, "It is our duty to save the dying and heal the injured. Junior sister Xiaodie is kind-hearted and compassionate; encountering the wounded and stepping forward to assist is not excessive. As for the grave mistake that occurred, it was merely a moment of confusion, so please..."

Xiao Die was flustered, pinching the acupoint and splashing cold water. "... ... Hey, hey! Why did you faint? I was speaking the truth, what is there to be angry about?"

Do not be misled by his urgency; in fact, it is likely just a case of a "rare" headache patient at home—this is Xiao Die's experience

As Miss Wang leaned softly against her, Xiao Die stiffened her face and said sternly, "Miss, please have some self-respect! I, Zhou, ..." She could not think of what to say next. Although it was not surprising that she would falter for the first time in her life when rejecting a woman, this was a matter of life and death; a single slip could plunge her into an irretrievable situation

Frost Scale Powder? Spring Willow widened her eyes, "I have never heard of it..."

Ren Feiqing suddenly stood up from the armchair, trembling as she asked: "How is he?"

What illness does your young lady have?" - It is most likely a cold, thought Xiao Die.

He is no longer able to do it

Before her grandiloquent discourse could come to an end, this middle-aged man suddenly knelt before her with a thud, tears streaming down his face, which were blue in color. With a choked voice, he pleaded, "Young lady, with such extensive knowledge, you must be a disciple of the medicinal sect! Saving a life is worth more than building a seven-story pagoda; I implore you to save me!"

Although the wording above is respectful and rigorous, the lurking malice seeps through the lines. "To have resolved their poison is to accept the challenge of the Poison Sect..." Ren Feiqing's voice revealed no emotion, yet her gaze was filled with helplessness and bitterness. "I specifically ordered that no one is to come into contact with that person... Xiaodie, I know you are in seclusion, and my orders are unavoidable. However, I have always advised you not to associate with people from the martial world. You are well aware that this person is afflicted with a peculiar poison, and with your intelligence, it is not difficult to deduce that he is no ordinary citizen. Why did you still provoke him? Xiaodie, I know you are in seclusion, and my orders are unavoidable. However, I have always advised you not to associate with people from the martial world. You are well aware that this person is afflicted with a peculiar poison, and with your intelligence, it is not difficult to deduce that he is no ordinary citizen. Why did you still provoke him? You simply enjoy showing off too much! Moreover, you even stole the forbidden medicine of our sect to save a person from the martial world—just this alone warrants a heavy punishment for you.

On that dark and windy night, she left the gates of the Medicine Sect.

However, this young lady took two steps forward, her pale yellow complexion appearing even more sorrowful, and said despondently: "Doctor Zhou, as the saying goes, a heart ailment requires a remedy for the heart. My illness, apart from the doctor, no one else can treat..."

She suddenly sat up with a start

Xiao Die suddenly felt as if the sky had darkened and the earth had collapsed, her whole body turned cold, "Master... Father..."

Less than a quarter of an hour later, the middle-aged man indeed stirred awake, seemingly not quite understanding what had happened. He unabashedly let out a loud belch and looked around in confusion at Xiao Die.

Ren Feiqing's eyes drooped slightly as she accepted the proposal, and she called out to both sides: "Zhou Xiaofeng is willing to take the punishment on behalf of his sister. Executioner, take him down."

"Benevolence?" Before she could finish her words, Ren Feiqing interrupted, "She is always overly intelligent but lacks benevolence! Xiaodie, I have told you long ago that while it is not wrong for young people to be confident, you have become too arrogant—this sect's rules cannot be broken for you. Stealing forbidden medicine warrants seventy-seven lashes with a tung oil whip and expulsion from the sect." Ren Feiqing paused and then continued, "Executioner, take Zhou Xiaodie to the back courtyard to receive her punishment!" Stealing forbidden medicine warrants seventy-seven lashes with a tung oil whip and expulsion from the sect." Ren Feiqing paused and then continued, "Executioner, take Zhou Xiaodie to the back courtyard to receive her punishment!"

His complexion is rosy, and his physique is robust. From head to toe, he does not appear to be ill to anyone who sees him. However, as the saying goes, "One can hear the thunder in silence"

As she spoke, she casually picked up the incense that had not yet been officially lit and dropped it into the nearby teacup. "Sizzle!" The incense extinguished, and she hummed as she walked away

On that evening, a sneaky figure slipped from a secluded alley to the back door of the only pharmacy in Rongzhou—none other than the owner of the store, Zhou Xiaodie

Xiao Die's mind buzzed, plunging into confusion—he had actually fallen victim to the kind of precious poison known as "Shan Bei Shui Nan"

Qu Guang smiled and bowed deeply to Xiao Die, saying, "So it turns out that the benefactor's name is Xiao Die—your medical skills are extraordinary, and you will surely make a name for yourself in the martial world in the future..."

At the age of twelve, her master saw that she could understand quite a bit, so he earnestly taught her (interspersed with stern threats): "The martial world is a terrifying place! You must never step into it! Otherwise, escaping will not be easy—just like me, who expended tremendous effort to finally sever ties with those in the martial world. Therefore, as my disciple, you must never have any connections with those in the martial world!" In short, it was to prevent her from associating with martial world individuals, lest her master be dragged down as well.

End of memories

Zhou Xiaodie is a person who leads a highly structured life. If there is a day when she does not follow her routine of activities after getting up, she will certainly feel as if she has lost her soul for the entire day

"It is about to be one thousand days... Pillar, oh Pillar, do not blame me for turning you into this." She shook her head, "How could I have anticipated that the cruel old woman would truly abandon me..."

Xiao Die had never known before that "boredom" is such a terrifying disease. Since she could remember, she had been surrounded by her senior brothers and sisters, and of course, by that brother who particularly enjoyed bullying her.

"You are quite straightforward in your response..." Xiao Die said casually while tidying up the medicine box.

However, children's curiosity is very strong

Brother? ! '' Xiaodie could hardly believe her ears—her brother, who had always been her adversary, actually said he would take the punishment for her at this moment

The young man, Zhou, whose given name is Xiaofeng. By the way, Xiaodie practices medicine under the name of her deceased brother. One day, she aims to become the foremost physician in the martial world, which would bring honor to her brother and ensure that his death was not in vain

She opened her eyes and saw the familiar bed curtains and the sunlight streaming through the window.

Xiao Die knows that this time she has encountered a real gem

The morning birdsong is the favorite wake-up tune of Little Butterfly

Yes! Yes! That is not a dream! She was expelled from her sect, and her brother has died! She merely fainted from excessive grief, and it was only through the pleas of her senior brothers and sisters that she was temporarily allowed to stay for recuperation

This... is difficult to speak of. " Xiao Die sighed, taking out a celadon bottle from the medicine chest, "It is not something to be shared with outsiders—do not ask too much. Take this pill and dissolve it in a bowl of water, and have your young lady drink it all, including the dregs.

Did my brother secretly train to have a body of steel and iron? ... Thirty, thirty-one, thirty-two ... Little Die counted in her heart, feeling increasingly anxious ... Forty-six, forty-seven, forty-eight ...

Master ... ... "Xiao Die has long cried her eyes swollen, pinching her red nose, and pitifully pleaded: 'Disciple only became overly proud due to the success in alchemy. I still ask Master to be magnanimous and give Xiao Die a chance to reform and start anew ... ... '

Zhou Xiaodie is a person with an extremely simple rhythm of life—there are only seven things she needs to do each day

My goodness—such a rare treasure, where on earth did you get it?!" Xiao Die hurriedly helped him into the sunlight. "'Mountain North, Water South' is pure yin and extremely toxic; without four to five decades, it is absolutely impossible to refine. I can't even decide whether to congratulate you... However, you are truly fortunate; my master has the antidote, and it is completely compatible with my Nine Revolutions White Jade Pill, so there is no need to worry!

Spring Willow was flustered by the buzzing of the little butterfly and quietly asked, "Doctor, what illness does our young lady have?"

In the world of rivers and lakes, Xiao Die stretched her neck and exclaimed.

She knew that this was entirely meant for her own ears—the middle-aged man had already rolled his eyes

The daughters of wealthy individuals must have committed some grave sin in their past lives, for in this life, they are to be confined within a beautiful prison... Xiao Die glanced at the intricately decorated embroidered building and sighed for the compatriots inside.

She lowered her head, seemingly filled with infinite sorrow, pacing back and forth while humming a tune—this was the fourth thing she had to do every day

Doctor! Seeing Chunliu's perplexed expression, she became even more flustered. "Miss treats Chunliu as if we are as close as siblings... Doctor, please tell Chunliu! Is there still hope for the Miss?"

Master, "Fan Xiaoqin's voice was somewhat choked, "Seventh Junior Brother, he..."

Xiao Die let out a sigh of relief, "This time there will be no problem— all the foul air in the chest and lungs has been cleared out. If I can vomit once within six hours, then everything will be just fine."

"Junior Sister, you should descend the mountain today," the Senior Sister said, her eyes unable to meet Xiao Die's gaze. "According to our sect's rules, you can only take one item from the mountain. I remind you, if what you desire is our sect's secret medicine, the disciples of the Medicine Sect will risk their lives to reclaim it from you..."

Xiao Die was secretly annoyed by his irresponsible attitude, and thus said with righteous indignation: "Since the young lady is in a critical situation, I might as well go and take a look immediately"

Who would have thought that along the way, instead of encountering the legendary world they had envisioned, they would only witness her flamboyant elder brother continuously harassing respectable women, and being relentlessly pursued by their fathers, brothers, and husbands? At times, Xiao Die even doubts: is there really a legendary world? How is it that her elder brother has harassed so many women, yet not a single one possesses martial skills? According to traditional narratives, there should have been a fiercely passionate and violent woman who would have stabbed her elder brother multiple times by now.

His blue tears stirred Xiao Die's heart, causing her to involuntarily take two steps back and exclaim: "Blue tears? ... ... You, you also ate the 'Nine-headed Gourd Grass'?!"

"Brother, my Nine-Turn White Jade Pill has been successfully refined..." Xiao Die began to sob, "Even if I die, you must record it in our sect's 'Chronicle of Major Events'—the first person to refine an antidote capable of countering over 230 types of poison is your sister..."

Taking advantage of her elder brother's journey to Kunlun Mountain in search of medicine, Xiao Die persistently pleaded and finally obtained her master's permission to go out and see the world

Since then, the young girl has lost her appetite for food and has been left with only a breath of life

"Master Wang, it is a pleasure to meet you at last," Xiao Die said insincerely, sizing up Master Wang with a few glances, her heart swelling with joy: his face was flushed, his complexion shiny, and his body was plump—a typical case of wealth-related ailments. Although this "wealth-related ailment" is not strictly considered an illness, it is certainly rarer than a common cold.

The spring willows swayed gently, as a bowl of medicinal soup was brought into the curtain.

Xiao Die felt a sudden sense of dread in her heart, and she suddenly recalled what her brother had said in the past: "Women, ah, are the most prone to self-indulgent emotions! Women are inherently vain creatures; even if you have no interest in them at all, they will believe that you have endured emotional torment for their sake... They enjoy using such fantasies to satisfy their vanity. Therefore! When rejecting a woman, it must be done clearly and unequivocally, leaving her no room for even the slightest illusion!"... They enjoy using such fantasies to satisfy their vanity. Therefore! When rejecting a woman, it must be done clearly and unequivocally, leaving her no room for even the slightest illusion!

And now, it seems as if she is living in a bubble, with everything outside being so blurred, while the dreams of the past that return to her every night are vivid... She must find something to occupy herself, otherwise she will be driven to madness by the oppression.

"You don't trust me, do you?" Xiao Die immediately changed her demeanor, glaring fiercely at this oblivious fellow, "My Nine-Turn White Jade Pill is a world-renowned treasure that can neutralize two hundred and thirty-five types of poison! You should eat it quickly!" At this moment, her intentions were difficult to ascertain... However, according to her senior brothers and sisters' estimates afterward, she was most likely trying to test the efficacy of her antidote.

Having spoken, this inexplicable fellow turned around and descended the mountain, disappearing in the blink of an eye

After a while, Chun Liu pulled out a few strands of silk—an unoriginal old method: to diagnose by feeling the pulse through the silk.

"I wonder how the doctor should be addressed?" It seems that Lord Wang is not very anxious about his daughter's illness, as he first enjoys tea and chats with Xiao Die. Since he is not in a hurry, this heartless doctor, Xiao Die, of course, is even less anxious. It is likely that his daughter is not suffering from any serious illness that could shake the heavens and move the earth; after all, with her, Zhou Xiao Die, on the case, any difficult and complicated ailments can be easily handled. She took a sip of tea, hoping that the Wang family would invite her to stay for lunch.

This was the nightmare that she could not escape from every night thereafter

She opened the shop door, peering outside—every passerby looked perfectly normal

However, the poison I have includes peacock banana gray, north wind ointment, and three-element gold pill... Ah! You must at least let me finish describing my symptoms...

The situation in Rongzhou has become untenable

... ...

Hmm?! Little Die widened her eyes, "Which Dr. Zhou are you referring to?"

Xiao Die first suspected that Second Senior Brother was being lenient, but soon dismissed this naive thought. If the executioner were Senior Sister, such a thing might still happen... However, Second Senior Brother was chosen as the executioner precisely because he was known for his strictness and impartiality... She also doubted that her brother, being delicate and precious, could faint after just a couple of lashes; perhaps he even fainted from fear before the lashes were administered... But this thought quickly vanished: the purpose of flogging is to ensure that the condemned endures both mental and physical suffering. If the condemned were to faint, the executioner would certainly wake him up to continue...

Every day, the first thing Zhou Xiaodie does upon waking is to check the roof tiles, to see if the marks she made the previous night have been disturbed—yet the outcome is always the same: the night traveler she longs for does not appear.

Clap! It was merely a bird stepping on a withered branch

She silently gazed at a battle proclamation with a blue background and golden splashes on the table

Xiao Die's eyes rolled, and a look of disgust appeared on her face. "Miss, I'm not saying this to be rude—have you looked in the mirror? Just take a look..." She pulled Miss Wang in front of the mirror and pointed at the two figures inside.

Miss Wang is of a petite stature, frail and with a sallow complexion; in contrast, Xiao Die has a well-proportioned figure, slightly taller, with a full forehead, sparkling eyes, and fair skin—overall, among men, while she may not be considered a reincarnation of Pan An, she appears cultured and refined; among women, although she may not be breathtaking, she is nonetheless graceful and clever

Fan Xiaoqian had not said anything further when Xiao Die suddenly fell to the ground with a "bang"

The young man in a white shirt yawned again, stretched lazily, and swayed over to the dazed Xiao Die's side. He rested his arm on her shoulder and asked casually, "That guy has finally left. Sister, what method did you use to send him away? I will make sure to praise you in front of our master—this guy is said to be from some 'Poison Sect' and came here to challenge us."

However, the person at the mountain gate today is somewhat unusual

Xiao Die took a deep breath, gazed up at the heavens, and revealed a sincere smile—finally, it had sent her a true test!

"I dare not..." Ren Feiqing felt somewhat dejected, her voice wavering, as if she had something else on her mind

Then, it was the third thing she did every day upon waking up—sighing helplessly—"Master, oh Master, you are truly heartless..." She clutched the small knife in her hand, hesitating for a long time before carving another mark on the pillar. Looking at this pillar, it had already been marred beyond recognition by her scratches, and it was at any moment liable to snap with a "crack" sound.

Every day, after getting out of bed, Zhou Xiaodie’s second action is to stare blankly at a certain post in the backyard, counting the notches on it

The journey to Kunlun left Little Die with endless regrets. After returning to her hometown in Yunnan, she no longer fantasized about the martial world.

Thus, she began to tackle the seventh major task that needed to be done each day

Xiao Die sighed, "Bestowal of kindness without expectation of return, you should leave quickly!" In truth, she had stolen the treasured item of her sect, the "Qionghua Liquid," and how could she dare to reveal her name.

Speaking of the Wang family, although they cannot be considered major wealthy landowners in Rongzhou, they are nonetheless a well-to-do family. At the very least, they have built a rather respectable embroidery building for their daughter.

She was lost in self-indulgence when suddenly she saw the bed curtains part. A pale and slender young girl took a deep breath, steadied her mind, and gracefully saluted: "Doctor Zhou, this young lady pays her respects."

The sound of the whip has ceased

For the first time in her life, Xiao Die understood what a young girl's embroidery chamber was like—utterly uninteresting. The person who invented the embroidery chamber must have had a grudge against daughters. Otherwise, why would they create such a cage to torment young girls? Those who are cooped up inside will inevitably fall ill, and those who are already sick should not expect to recover.

A young man in a white shirt stretched lazily under the sunlight, "Ah——" he yawned, appearing as if he had not yet had enough of his afternoon nap. With his sleepy eyes half-open, he mumbled a greeting, "Xiao Die, have you come out of seclusion?"

The middle-aged man still wanted to persist, and at that moment, the mountain gate creaked open

"Doctor—" The servant blinked in surprise at her reaction and stammered, "My young lady is ill, and my master requests that you come out to examine her."

You, you, you... could it be...?'' Xiao Feng's tone also changed

It is unfortunate that although Rongzhou is a place blessed with fertile land, beautiful waters, and outstanding individuals, the heavens have been overly kind to this area, resulting in the people of Rongzhou possessing a physique that can only be described as "abnormal" in terms of health. Originally, Xiaodie had heard that there were particularly few doctors here and that the competition was not fierce, which is why she eagerly traveled a long distance to come here. However, who would have thought that throughout the year, there would only be a few patients with mild colds and headaches. No wonder other doctors have moved away.

This middle-aged man should experience intermittent spasms in his hands and feet three times, break out in a cold sweat, and then, as if reborn, leave after bowing deeply to her and expressing endless gratitude—this is Xiao Die's hope

I sincerely hope he can realize his own frail constitution..." Little Die silently prayed in her heart: "And then please ask me for long-term treatment." The people of Rongzhou have little concept of "disease," so apart from fervently praying, she did not intend to explain the dangers of obesity to this esteemed gentleman.

Little Die was filled with trepidation as she watched her second senior brother lead her elder brother around to the backyard, unable to utter a single word, only feeling her legs tremble incessantly

So you are amateurs! Xiao Die proudly shook her head, "This is my secret recipe! If it is verified, I will ask everyone to promote it widely.

Qu Guang smiled enigmatically, and after cupping his hands, he said, "We shall surely meet again in the future"

That day, she joyfully emerged from the Jinxia Cave on the back mountain, intending to showcase the newly refined Jiuzhuan Baiyu Dan, which could completely neutralize two hundred and thirty-five types of poisons, to her senior and junior brothers and sisters.

She is a girl with an excess of energy. It is likely that girls of this type, during their teenage years, tend to be more rebellious than others—at least that is the case with Zhou Xiaodie.

"Cough, cough!" Xiao Die pretended to sit down, appearing to be deep in thought, but in reality, she was just passing the time

Little Die did not have time to report to her master and swiftly ran to the forbidden area of Su Xia Cave, using a silver hairpin to unlock sixteen locks—she had once planned that if she were to leave the Medicine Sect one day, she would become a wandering hero in the martial world

As Xiao Die applied medicine to her numerous wounds, she sighed and said: "Let's go! The world is vast, and there are places that need doctors everywhere. Besides, in a place like Rongzhou where everyone is healthy, it is simply a hell for practicing medicine! In any case, I have long wanted to leave."

Indeed, it is a cold and headache... Little Die sighed regretfully in her heart...

Lowering her head, her expression regained its solemnity, "This elder brother," she said slowly and reverently, "A physician's heart is like that of a parent. I have here a Nine-Revolutions White Jade Pill, which can counteract all kinds of extraordinary poisons. Please take it first."

Ren Feiqing's complexion today is the worst it has been in nearly twenty years

Oh, so she is a personal maid. This kind of scenario is quite common—young ladies trapped in a building, all alone, without support, and having to spend their days in the company of their maids. Therefore, most personal maids are trusted confidantes of the young ladies.

Cough, cough! She cleared her throat twice, walked in a bow-legged manner around the middle-aged man for two circles, and pretentiously said: "This elder brother, please forgive me for speaking bluntly—looking at the way you stand, your left toe is curled, and the heel of your right foot is slightly raised, it seems you have been afflicted by 'Cangyue Liuxing San', resulting in gradually increasing soreness and swelling in your lower limbs; listening to your breathing, it is uneven, as if your heart and lungs are being pricked by needles, you must have been poisoned by the potent toxin of 'Hongxiaodan'; 'Cangyue Liuxing San' and 'Hongxiaodan' are mutually reinforcing, if poisoned, one would die instantly, yet you still have a breath left, which indicates that you have forcibly suppressed it with 'Shuangli Jian'..."

"That's nothing!" Xiao Die unceremoniously tossed the white jade pill into the mouth of this ungrateful fellow and slapped his chin, "You are not to drink alcohol for three days and not to eat meat for five days—go home!"