The whole family was brutally murdered? The ruthless heiress's eldest daughter went berserk aft

"Dr. Zhang," Murong Xuewei said, looking at Zhang Jing who was standing not far away, "please save him."

Zhang Jing approached calmly, looking at the dark bloodstains spreading on Gu Ye's shoulder. "This is a Gu poison from Nanzhao. Once it takes effect, it will invade the entire body. With the medicine I carry, it can only suppress it temporarily at most."

"What should we do then?" Murong Xuewei asked anxiously.

"Medicine King Valley possesses a 'Heaven-Reaching Life-Sustaining Powder,' crafted by successive Valley Masters using thousand-year-old magnolia blossoms combined with other rare medicinal herbs," Zhang Jing said in a deep voice. "Only this medicine can cure the poison in his body."

"I'll send someone to fetch it right away..."

“It’s no use,” Zhang Jing interrupted her. “Medicine King Valley is built on a cliff, surrounded by miasma. Even if you know the path, without a guide, you can forget about finding it.”

Seeing Gu Ye's pained expression, Murong Xuewei gritted her teeth and said, "Then take me there."

“I can’t leave,” Zhang Jing shook his head. “His current condition requires me to continuously administer acupuncture to suppress the poison. If I leave him for even half an hour, the poison will attack his heart.”

"What should we do then?" Liuli asked anxiously.

Zhang Jing took out a jade pendant. "This is a token of Medicine King Valley. Wearing it will protect you from miasma. But whether you can persuade the Valley Master to give you the medicine depends on your abilities."

“I’ll go.” Murong Xuewei took the jade pendant.

"Xuewei, no..." Gu Ye tried to stop her, but coughed up blood again.

"Don't speak." Murong Xuewei wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. "I'll be right back. Liuli, you stay and take care of His Majesty."

“Your Majesty…” Liuli looked at her with concern.

“Remember,” Zhang Jing said, “Once you enter Medicine King Valley, you won’t be able to get the medicine given your status. There’s a Cold Magnolia in the forbidden area of ​​the valley; if you can obtain its flowers, I can refine the antidote.”

Murong Xuewei nodded. "I understand."

"Are you really going?" Zhang Jing looked at her. "Medicine King Valley is extremely dangerous; one wrong step and you're doomed."

Murong Xuewei looked at him firmly, "I'm willing to take any risk as long as it saves him."

“I’ll go with you,” Zhang Jing said. “At this point, the poison has stabilized. As long as I administer acupuncture every hour, his life won’t be in immediate danger.”

“I’m going too.” Liuli stepped forward.

Lan'er, standing to the side, also spoke up: "I'll go too. Medicine King Valley is full of traps and mechanisms; the more people there are, the better our chances of winning."

The group immediately set off. Zhang Jing led the way, explaining, "Medicine King Valley is located in the harsh northern lands, surrounded by cliffs and shrouded in miasma. To enter, one must cross three perilous natural barriers."

"What natural barrier?" Murong Xuewei asked.

"The first is 'Deadly Gorge,' with traps hidden in the cliffs on both sides. Once triggered, countless hidden weapons will be launched. The second is 'Bewitching Forest,' where the trees release poisonous mist that causes hallucinations when inhaled. The third is 'Cliff of Despair,' where you must step on the correct trap stones to pass; one wrong step and you'll fall into an abyss."

As night fell, the group finally reached the entrance to the Deadly Gorge. Zhang Jing took out a luminous pearl to illuminate the path ahead: "Watch your step, there are hidden weapons and traps hidden in the crevices of the rocks."

They had only taken a few steps when suddenly, with a series of whooshing sounds, countless hidden weapons came flying through the air. Lan'er reacted quickly, wielding her sword to block most of them. Liuli, meanwhile, pulled Murong Xuewei aside to dodge.

"Something's not right!" Zhang Jing suddenly shouted, "Someone has tampered with the mechanisms; they're even more densely packed than before!"

Murong Xuewei looked at the dark canyon ahead: "People from Nanzhao?"

“Very likely.” Zhang Jing frowned. “They want to make it impossible for us to move an inch.”

Having finally crossed the Deadly Gorge, the poisonous fog of the Bewitching Forest rushed towards them. Zhang Jing gave each person a pill: "This is a poison-avoidance pill, but it will only last for half an hour."

As they passed through the Bewitching Forest, hallucinations kept appearing in the poisonous fog. Murong Xuewei saw Gu Ye waving at her from ahead, Liuli saw her family, and Lan'er saw scenes of her hometown.

"Don't be fooled!" Zhang Jing shouted, "It's all an illusion!"

Upon arriving at the precipice of death, under the moonlight, one can see a narrow stone bridge spanning the canyon, its surface covered with stones of varying sizes.

“Some of these stones are safe, while others will crumble if you step on them,” Zhang Jing explained. “You have to step on the correct path.”

"But how can we tell them apart from so many stones?" Liuli asked worriedly.

“I know,” Lan’er suddenly said. “The martial arts of Nanzhao include a tracking technique that can distinguish between real and illusory stones.”

The group carefully crossed the bridge and finally arrived at the entrance of Medicine King Valley.

"Senior brother!" a voice suddenly came from the mist, "How dare you bring outsiders into Medicine King Valley!"

Zhang Jing's expression hardened: "It's a disciple guarding the mountain."

Several figures emerged from the mist, led by a young man who pointed a long sword at them: "Senior brother, you know the valley rules: anyone who trespasses on forbidden grounds will be killed without mercy!"

Zhang Jing stepped forward: "Junior Brother Chen, I brought them here on important business."

"What important matter could make you break the valley rules?" Junior Brother Chen sneered. "Could it be to treat that emperor's injuries?"

Murong Xuewei was startled: "How did you know...?"

"Hmph." Junior Brother Chen sneered, "The Gu poison of Nanzhao can only be cured by the 'Heaven-Reaching Life-Extending Powder.' Isn't that why you came here?"

“Since you know, let us go see the Valley Master,” Zhang Jing said.

"To see the Valley Master?" Junior Brother Chen laughed loudly. "Senior Brother, do you really think that bringing the Empress will make the Valley Master give you medicine?"

Zhang Jing frowned deeply: "What do you mean by this?"

"What do you mean?" A sinister glint flashed in Junior Brother Chen's eyes. "Nanzhao has already sent people. The Valley Master said that Medicine King Valley will not get involved in this matter!"

Lan'er suddenly interjected, "The people of Nanzhao did indeed arrive before us."

Murong Xuewei looked at Junior Brother Chen: "So you stopped us because of Nanzhao?"

"Your Majesty is too kind," Junior Brother Chen said with a forced smile. "Our Medicine King Valley has always remained aloof from worldly affairs, merely following orders."

"Since that's the case..." Murong Xuewei suddenly made a move, striking Chen Shidi with a palm.

Junior Brother Chen was prepared, and his longsword swept across. The two exchanged blows for several moves, then Junior Brother Chen suddenly sneered, "The Empress's martial arts are quite impressive."

Just then, the surrounding fog suddenly thickened. Zhang Jing's expression changed: "Not good! It's 'Soul-Locking Fog'!"

"Soul-Locking Mist?" Liuli warily protected Murong Xuewei.

"This is a forbidden technique of Medicine King Valley," Zhang Jing said solemnly. "Once inhaled, all the internal energy in one's body will be sealed."

Before she could finish speaking, Murong Xuewei felt her whole body go limp, and her internal energy began to stagnate. Lan'er also let out a muffled groan, clearly affected in the same way.

"How about now?" Junior Brother Chen looked at the group smugly. "Without your internal energy, how will you manage to break into Medicine King Valley?"

Zhang Jing said coldly, "Junior Brother Chen, you underestimate me too much." As he spoke, he took out a small bottle, opened it, and emitted a faint medicinal fragrance, instantly dispelling some of the mist.

"Senior brother is indeed well-prepared," Junior Brother Chen sneered. "But this is Medicine King Valley. Do you think these little tricks are enough?"

As he spoke, countless silver needles suddenly shot out from the mountain wall. Although Zhang Jing noticed them in time, the fog affected his movements, and he was still grazed by several silver needles.

"Watch out!" Lan'er tackled Murong Xuewei to the ground, shielding her from a barrage of hidden weapons. "These silver needles are poisoned!"

Murong Xuewei, watching the Medicine King Valley disciples gradually surround them, suddenly spoke: "I know Medicine King Valley has always been aloof from worldly affairs. But if Nanzhao truly succeeds, do you think you can remain unscathed?"

"What do you mean?" Junior Brother Chen frowned slightly.

"The Nanzhao Kingdom has long coveted the Central Plains. If the Great Qi falls, their next target will be the various sects." Murong Xuewei looked directly at Junior Brother Chen. "Even if Medicine King Valley remains secluded, it cannot escape this calamity."

Zhang Jing continued, "Junior brother, do you know why Nanzhao is so determined to kill His Majesty? It's because they've already discovered that the formula for the 'Heaven-Reaching Life-Sustaining Powder' in the valley is related to the dragon energy within His Majesty. What they want isn't just the throne of the Great Qi!"