Sir Song, do you want to pledge yourself to me?

The clinic's clerk hurried over and told Ji Nuan that Manager Song had already prepared all the medicinal herbs she had listed.

Ji Nuan quickly sorted out the prepared medicines and returned to the clinic with the waiter.

Shopkeeper Song carefully counted the medicines Ji Nuan brought and recorded them one by one in the account book. Then he looked up and said to Ji Nuan with a smile, "Doctor Chen has taken the medicine to Master Jun's residence first. I will go with you now."

After Ji Nuan left that day, the adults came to remind him specifically that when Miss Ji was treating Jun Xianlan, at least one of their people must be present, and Jun Xianlan must not be allowed to be alone with Miss Ji.

Ji Nuan nodded, showing her understanding: "Then I'll have to trouble Shopkeeper Song to lead the way."

Jun Xianlan lives in Huaihua Lane near Ping'an Medical Clinic, just a cup of tea's walk away.

The old doorman invited them into Jun Xianlan's residence.

As soon as she sat down, Mo Cong came over from beside Jun Xianlan and presented her with a neatly folded document in both hands.

Ji Nuan looked at Jun Xianlan in confusion.

Jun Xianlan put on a seductive smile and raised her hand to signal Ji Nuan to pick it up and have a look.

Ji Nuan unfolded the paper, and on it was the title deed of Fusheng Building, with clear handwriting and a distinct seal.

"This is a thank-you gift for Miss Ji." Jun Xianlan's voice was as gentle as jade.

Ji Nuan raised her eyebrows slightly and said softly, "Isn't it too expensive?"

"This is just a small part. The rest is still in preparation." Jun Xianlan said calmly with her smile on her face.

"Anything else?" Ji Nuan asked in surprise.

"My life is very precious." Jun Xianlan smiled with her phoenix eyes. "If I can't find a way to detoxify, I don't know who will get these things."

Wow, he's a rich guy. Being polite to him would mean you're looking down on him.

Ji Nuan folded it and put the house deed into his sleeve.

"In that case, I would be disrespectful to refuse it."

Doctor Chen directed someone to securely place a large bathtub behind the screen. He looked at Ji Nuan expectantly, "Miss Ji, the medicine for the bath has been prepared according to your prescription. May we invite Master Jun to begin now?"

Ji Nuan smiled slightly and nodded, "Now that everything is ready, let's get started."

Upon hearing this, Mo Cong immediately ordered his servants to bring in the boiled medicine and carefully pour it into the tub. As the hot steam filled the room, the rich aroma of medicine filled the room.

After Mo Cong and the others had left the room, Ji Nuan's eyes fell on the steaming hot tub. Then, she turned to Jun Xianlan with ill intentions, a wicked smile on her lips: "Mr. Jun, now please take off your clothes and sit in this tub."

Upon hearing this, Jun Xianlan adjusted her belt and then signaled Ji Nuan to leave with her eyes.

Ji Nuan nodded gently, indicating that she understood. But she said, "Oh, there's no distinction between men and women in front of the doctor. If you're embarrassed, Master Jun, I can leave first, but..." She paused deliberately, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "I still want to see if someone as elegant and graceful as you would feel embarrassed in such a situation."

Jun Xianlan's lips twitched slightly, clearly feeling helpless about Ji Nuan's bad taste. She could only shake her head, unbuckle her belt, and pretend to take off her clothes.

Ji Nuan didn't expect that he would actually take off his clothes in front of her. She was so scared that she turned around and ran away, cursing in her heart.

Jun Xianlan looked at her running away and smiled softly.

Doctor Chen and Shopkeeper Song outside could hear the conversation clearly through a screen.

Seeing Ji Nuan coming out, Manager Song's tense nerves finally relaxed and he breathed a sigh of relief.

Doctor Chen stood up, ready to take over from Ji Nuan to look after Jun Xianlan. He said to Ji Nuan, "Miss Ji, I'll go in and take care of her. I'll call you when the time comes."

Ji Nuan nodded slightly, thinking about finding medicinal herbs.

Shopkeeper Song had been at the Ping'an Clinic in the prefectural city for many years and must have quite a few connections. He sat down leisurely, took a sip of tea, and turned his gaze to Shopkeeper Song. He asked, "Shopkeeper Song, do you know anyone familiar with the terrain around the prefectural city?"

Shopkeeper Song shook his head, curious about why she was looking for someone familiar with the terrain, and asked, "What are you looking for?"

Ji Nuan explained, "Black-bone grass grows in swamps. I wonder if there are such places near the city?"

After hearing this, Shopkeeper Song thought for a moment and replied, "I see. When I get back, I'll look through some travelogues or geography books. Perhaps I can find some clues."

Doctor Chen, who was standing behind the screen, overheard their conversation and said, "Miss Ji, when I was collecting herbs in Qingzhou Prefecture, I once passed through Chaoyang Town. I heard from the locals that there was a valley between Chaoyang Town and Taoli Town on the other side. The locals called it the Man-Eating Valley. Legend has it that not only were there ferocious beasts in the valley, but the very ground itself seemed capable of devouring living people. Therefore, the nearby residents kept this place a secret, and few dared to enter."

"Can the land 'eat people'?" Ji Nuan confirmed again, "Is the valley there relatively flat? Is the ground often covered with water or muddy? Are there any large lakes or rivers nearby?"

"I haven't heard about the terrain of the valley, but I do know there is a vast lake nearby." Doctor Chen's voice sounded at the right time.

"In that case, there's a very good chance there's a swamp in the Man-Eating Valley," Ji Nuan asserted. "I plan to go take a look. If it's really a swamp, maybe I can find black-bone grass there."

Miss Ji going to such a dangerous place, the adults will definitely be worried. Shopkeeper Song's voice was filled with anxiety and worry, and he hurriedly stopped her, "Miss Ji, this is too dangerous! You must not be impulsive! The legend of the Man-Eating Valley is not groundless. That place is extremely dangerous, even the locals are terrified of it. You are a girl, what if you encounter any danger?"

"Shopkeeper Song, the black bone grass is the key to curing the Yellow Spring poison, and the swamp is where it is likely to grow. I will proceed with caution to ensure my own safety."

"But..." Shopkeeper Song wanted to persuade him again, but was interrupted by Ji Nuan.

"Manager Song, believe me, I'm not a reckless person. If I really encounter a danger that I can't handle, I will leave immediately and won't force myself to fight." Ji Nuan said in a firm tone.

Doctor Chen, a doctor himself, understood Ji Nuan's persistence in finding a single medicinal ingredient. He didn't stop her, but stepped forward and suggested, "Miss Ji, be sure to prepare enough medicines and tools before entering the valley. It would be safer if you had someone familiar with the valley as a guide."

Upon hearing this, Ji Nuan nodded gratefully and said, "Thank you, Doctor Chen, for your reminder!"

"It's almost time, Miss Ji, please come in for acupuncture." Doctor Chen said and went back in.

Ji Nuan walked to the side of the screen and reminded the inside: "Master Jun, I'm coming in."

"Yeah." A low response came from behind the screen.