Saying this, Song Yan almost felt like crying again.
She had always thought Yuan Heng was as good as dead this time, but now she was told there was a way to save him.
Before she could be happy, she heard that a "life-extending grass" was needed.
This life-extending grass, a thing that only existed in legends, where could they possibly find it now?
Could it be that Yuan Heng was destined to die?
The thought of Yuan Heng possibly dying here made Yi Zhixie feel an unbearable heartache.
"Shen Xiaoyan, is there no other way?"
Shen Xiaoyan looked at Yi Zhixie, whose eyes were full of pleading, and sighed, shaking her head.
If there were another way, she wouldn't have been standing here babbling for so long.
Knowing there was no other way, Yi Zhixie instantly became dejected, almost collapsing to the ground.
Although there were many people in the room, the room was silent, with no one speaking.
Zheng Wei looked at everyone and said, "There are still three days. Think carefully if you have ever heard of the life-extending grass, or where it might grow."
Song Yan and the others, influenced by Yi Zhixie's words, all appeared thoughtful, clearly pondering.
Shen Xiaoyan didn't want to disturb them and walked out of the room with Zheng Wei and the others.
Yi Zhixie glanced at the people in the room and followed Shen Xiaoyan out.
"Do you know why my maternal grandfather became like this?"
As Yi Zhixie walked beside Shen Xiaoyan, he only asked this question with his head bowed, his voice flat, betraying no emotion.
Shen Xiaoyan shook her head. Luoluo had only told her about the need for life-extending grass, and nothing else, so she didn't know.
Hearing Shen Xiaoyan's answer, Yi Zhixie didn't have any particular reaction.
It was only after a while that he looked up and said with determination, "No matter how it happened, I will make Wang Dahong personally taste this suffering."
Shen Xiaoyan and the others remained silent, but in their hearts, they supported Yi Zhixie's decision.
Killing someone should be swift, but Wang Dahong, for his selfish desires, had tormented the entire Yin family to this extent, leaving them withered and emaciated. How cruel must he be?
To think that such a person was a physician was horrifying.
It was likely that Wang Dahong had killed more people than he had saved.
Lu Taobao felt the atmosphere was too oppressive. His eyes flickered, and suddenly he thought of something, saying, "Can Bai Ge'er and the other two be found?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Xiaoyan and the others also frowned.
Although they had successfully shaken off Bai Ge'er and the other two earlier, those three were not to be trifled with, and they might find their way back.
If they came and discovered the Yin family in such a state, who knew what trouble would ensue?
Most importantly, they still didn't know what Yan Rulie was planning.
Yi Zhixie chuckled, his smile carrying a deep meaning, "It seems we need to accelerate our pace and try to resolve matters in Medicine Emperor Valley before they arrive."
Shen Xiaoyan fell silent upon hearing this. Expectations were always beautiful; if things always went as planned, the Yin family wouldn't be in this state now.
After standing outside for a while, they saw Song Yan walking out quickly.
Song Yan's face was filled with anxiety. Seeing Yi Zhixie and the others standing in the courtyard, she breathed a sigh of relief and quickly walked over to them.
"We all thought about it just now, and we actually thought of something related to the life-extending grass."
Hearing Song Yan, Yi Zhixie's face suddenly lit up with joy, "Really? Then tell me quickly, grandmother."
Song Yan did not hesitate and quickly said, "Behind Medicine Emperor Valley, there is a gorge, which is a forbidden area of Medicine Emperor Valley. All disciples of Medicine Emperor Valley are not allowed to enter. Legend has it that it contains all sorts of medicinal herbs, including the life-extending grass. However, due to Medicine Emperor Valley's valley rules, no one has ever entered."
Hearing this, Shen Xiaoyan furrowed her brows slightly, "If no one has entered, then where did this legend come from?"
Song Yan was also stunned, then shook her head, "I don't know about that. When I first came to Medicine Emperor Valley, this legend already existed."
Had it been so long already?
Shen Xiaoyan was surprised in her heart and became even more curious about the life-extending grass, "What is the effect of the life-extending grass?"
Hearing Shen Xiaoyan's question, Song Yan looked confused. "You don't know the effect of the life-extending grass? Then how can you say it can help the valley master?"
This was not only Song Yan's confusion but also that of Yi Zhixie and the others.
At this moment, hearing Song Yan ask, they all looked at Shen Xiaoyan, waiting for her answer.
Shen Xiaoyan regretted her words as soon as they were spoken. She blamed herself for speaking too quickly and asking directly.
She only needed to ask Luoluo, what was there that she didn't know?
And now, she had made Song Yan suspicious of her before anything significant had happened.
Shen Xiaoyan gave a dry laugh, "I can treat illnesses and I know what medicinal herbs are needed, but I don't know their effects. Basically, if I see someone who is ill, I know how to treat them."
Her words sounded somewhat helpless, but Song Yan smiled.
Doctors, especially skilled ones, all have their own quirks.
The fact that Shen Xiaoyan could say such a thing proved that she was also a rather peculiar person.
If that were the case, she must have some ability.
If Shen Xiaoyan knew what Song Yan was thinking at that moment, she would have burst out laughing.
Was this her making an excuse for herself?
But this excuse sounded unacceptable.
However, since Song Yan no longer hesitated on this issue, Shen Xiaoyan naturally didn't want to drag it out further, so she said, "Since we are not people of Medicine Emperor Valley, can we go to the forbidden area?"
Song Yan managed a rare smile.
It was just that perhaps she hadn't smiled for a very long time, and her smile appeared somewhat stiff, making people feel a pang of sadness.
"That forbidden area is the forbidden area of Medicine Emperor Valley, and people of Medicine Emperor Valley cannot enter. Although it is only rumored that it contains many spiritual herbs, do you think Medicine Emperor Valley would be so generous as to let outsiders in?"
"If there are any treasures inside, wouldn't the people of Medicine Emperor Valley suffer a great loss?"
"Why do you think Wang Dahong is tormenting us like this?"
Hearing Song Yan's sudden question, Shen Xiaoyan vaguely guessed, "Could it be related to this forbidden area?"
Song Yan looked at Shen Xiaoyan with appreciation and nodded. "It is indeed related to the forbidden area. Wang Dahong wanted to select some cultivators with good cultivation from the outside to enter the forbidden area, and then make prior arrangements with those people. Whatever they obtained inside would be divided equally with Medicine Emperor Valley."
This was quite a clever plan.
It neither violated the valley rules nor prevented them from obtaining things from within. Wang Dahong was quite ingenious.
At this moment, Song Yan continued, "The valley master values rules the most, so he disdained Wang Dahong's petty tactics and thus refused.
"Actually, the valley master did not say it explicitly. He thought Wang Dahong would understand, but who knew that Wang Dahong completely misunderstood the valley master's good intentions.
"Think about it, if there really were treasures in this forbidden area, a blessed land, once this news spread, could Medicine Emperor Valley remain peaceful in the future?
"If it were just some minor disturbances, that would be fine, but what if there were greedy people who, because of these treasures, would pose a threat to Medicine Emperor Valley!
"Who knew that Wang Dahong not only misunderstood the valley master's well-intentioned advice but also harbored resentment towards him. Seizing an opportunity, he was like a wolf cub seeing meat, absolutely unwilling to let go without tearing off a piece!
"Now you see the result. If I had known this would happen, I would have killed that wicked Wang Dahong directly!"
By the end, Song Yan's face was filled with ferocity, and her aura suddenly changed.
Seeing this, Shen Xiaoyan clicked her tongue in admiration. It was not surprising if she thought about it.
If it weren't for Yuan Heng's uncertain fate, Song Yan would definitely not be the weak and easily bullied person she appeared to be.
Regardless, Song Yan had been the wife of the Medicine Emperor Valley's valley master for a long time; her aura was not something ordinary people could match.
Looking at Song Yan like this, Shen Xiaoyan thought that if there were another chance, Wang Dahong would have gone to see the Buddha long ago, and there would be no chance for him to be rampant here.
But this was just a thought; who had the chance to start over?
After pouring out her inner frustrations, Song Yan felt a little lighter.
It was only then that she remembered to ask Yi Zhixie, "When did you return?"
Yi Zhixie smiled and replied, "Not too long ago."
Seeing that Yi Zhixie didn't want to dwell on this topic, Song Yan wisely didn't ask further and instead asked another question, "Why did you come to Medicine Emperor Valley?"
After speaking, she didn't wait for Yi Zhixie's answer and said sternly, "You must tell me the truth, otherwise, even if I watch your grandfather die and follow him, I won't help you save him."
Yi Zhixie was stunned, completely surprised that Song Yan would say such a thing.
However, since Song Yan had laid down her terms, he had no choice but to tell the truth.
He first looked at Song Yan with concern, hoping she wouldn't be too agitated after hearing it.
"Actually, I came to Medicine Emperor Valley for something. As soon as I returned, I discovered that my mother had been poisoned and had been poisoned for a month. It was Shen Xiaoyan who helped detoxify her, which allowed her to wake up."
As soon as Song Yan heard that Yin Susu had been poisoned and had been unconscious for a month, her face turned pale.
Later, upon hearing that Shen Xiaoyan had already detoxified Yin Susu, she breathed a long sigh of relief.
But before she could fully relax, she heard Yi Zhixie speak again.
"I thought my mother would be fine after being detoxified, but her complexion was still pale and ashen. Shen Xiaoyan told me that my mother had been afflicted with a蛊毒 (gu poison), and they didn't know what kind of蛊毒 it was, nor where the mother蛊 was. Seeing that my mother was about to give up, I decided to come to Medicine Emperor Valley, thinking that you, my grandmother, or my uncle might be able to examine her."
After listening to Yi Zhixie, Song Yan's face grew even paler. She never imagined that her only daughter would be in such a state.
After a moment of stunned silence, Song Yan suddenly turned to Shen Xiaoyan, "Didn't Miss Shen know medicine? And you already detoxified her, so why can't you deal with this蛊毒?"
Shen Xiaoyan shrugged helplessly. Did she even know medicine?
But she didn't say this out loud, feeling embarrassed to admit, "I know absolutely nothing about蛊毒, otherwise, I wouldn't have come here to find the valley master's wife."
Yi Zhixie saw Song Yan frowning and, fearing she might say something unpleasant, quickly explained, "Grandmother, she came back from the small world with me. I was able to return entirely because of her. If she hadn't healed my old injuries and detoxified me, I would still be stuck in the small world waiting to die."
Hearing Yi Zhixie say that Shen Xiaoyan came back with him from the small world, she suddenly looked at Zheng Wei and the others, "Did they also come back from the small world together?"