However, news recently surfaced that the reckless young lady of Zhejian Tower had been poisoned. It was said that after the leader of the martial arts world brought the peculiar medical and poison expert Guanyue Yue to Zhejian Tower, Xia Fengguang was poisoned. It was well known that the martial arts leader, Yi Wushang, was Xia Fengguang’s fiancé. Yet, there were also rumors suggesting a complicated relationship between Yi Wushang and the medical expert, Guanyue Yue. Given Guanyue Yue’s unparalleled skills in medicine and poison, many people couldn’t help but speculate further.
Regardless of who poisoned her, Xia Fengguang’s predicament was certainly a source of satisfaction for many.
Yet, some would go to great lengths to save her.
Outside the Valley of Old Friends, Xia Chao paced anxiously, waiting for news from those inside the valley.
Fengguang stood in the shade of a tree, wearing a veil that made her feel a bit hot, but she couldn’t take it off. Her once beautiful face was now marred by many red spots; even she found it hard to look at herself without wincing.
Xia Chao walked back and forth, making her dizzy. “Father, can’t you just stand still? Aren’t you tired of walking around?”
“What are you saying?” Xia Chao slapped her gently on the top of her head. “I’m worried about you! Xue Ran is known as the Holy Physician of Medicine and Poison. Countless people seek his help each year. I’m afraid that even with our past acquaintance, he might not agree to treat your poison.”
She replied casually, “If he can’t cure it, then so be it. Anyway, my father is so wealthy that I won’t have to worry about living if I can’t get married.”
Fengguang expected her father to be furious and slap her again, but instead, he suddenly shook his head and sighed.
“Father… what’s wrong?” She sensed something was off with his reaction.
Xia Chao’s gaze grew deep. “Fengguang, how much longer can I protect you? Now that Yi Wushang’s feelings for you seem to have changed, I fear that one day he might propose breaking off the engagement. If this continues, how can I be at ease about your future?”
“Father, what are you talking about all of a sudden?”
Just as Xia Chao was about to say more, someone emerged from the valley to report back. Xia Chao hurriedly approached the messenger, ignoring Fengguang’s questions. “How did the Holy Physician respond?”
“Master said to invite Miss Xia inside. He will take a month to cure her,” replied a young boy of about twelve or thirteen. He had a delicate appearance that leaned towards femininity; in a few years, he would likely become a handsome young man who would captivate countless women.
The weight in Xia Chao’s heart finally lifted. He looked at his daughter and said, “Fengguang, remember, once you’re in the valley, you mustn’t act willfully. The Valley of Old Friends is different from Zhejian Tower. If you don’t control your temper, you could be kicked out.”
“Father, what do you mean by that? Aren’t you going in with me?”
“Since the Holy Physician said you could enter, then only you can go in. During this month in the valley, you mustn’t cause any trouble. Do you understand?”
Fengguang felt an unusual tension rising within her, but she couldn’t pinpoint what was strange, as Xia Chao was genuinely just trying to guide her. She nodded, “I understand, Father. Don’t worry.”
The boy said, “Miss Xia, please follow me.”
“Father… I’m going now.”
Xia Chao looked at her with gentle eyes. “Go on.”
Fengguang followed the boy, but just before entering the valley, she turned back to look at Xia Chao, who was still standing there watching her.
Seeing her look back, Xia Chao waved at her again. “Hurry along now.”
“Father, I’ll miss you!”
She shouted, not looking back as she followed the boy away.
Lucien On ABRWF Chapter 34.1