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

Junior Brother Chen chimed in, "It's getting late, you..."

Before he could finish speaking, the sound of horses' hooves suddenly came from afar, and a knight galloped towards them: "It's terrible! News has come from the palace, His Majesty..."

"What's wrong with the Emperor?" Murong Xuewei's heart tightened.

The knight, panting, said, "His Majesty is coughing up blood incessantly; I'm afraid..."

"What are you afraid of?"

The knight swallowed hard. "I'm afraid the Emperor won't last five days."

Murong Xuewei's pupils contracted, and she felt as if the sky was about to fall: "Five days?"

Zhang Jing frowned: "Could this be the knot in the heart that the Valley Master spoke of?"

Murong Xuewei didn't answer. She tugged at the reins: "Dr. Zhang, I truly thank you this time. Without you, I'm afraid..."

Zhang Jing watched Murong Xuewei's figure disappear on horseback and said softly, "I hope Your Highness can still make it back in time..."

Murong Xuewei, frantic with worry, leaped onto her horse. She remembered Gu Ye's appearance before he fainted, the pain in his eyes... "Gu Ye, you must hold on."

Suddenly, a drop of cold rain fell on her face. Looking up, she saw that dark clouds had somehow covered the sky.

Heavy rain is coming.

Even in the midst of a storm, Murong Xuewei had to rush back. Because she finally understood the meaning of the Valley Master's words—some poisons are not just physical...

"Wait for me," she murmured to herself, "you must wait for me to come back..."

A torrential downpour plunged the world into darkness. Murong Xuewei was preparing to return to the capital when she suddenly heard hurried footsteps.

"Something terrible has happened!" A young apprentice medicine boy stumbled in. "Someone...someone is trying to break into the valley!"

Zhang Jing frowned: "Who is it?"

"Judging by their attire, they seem to be... like the people of Nanzhao!" the young medicine boy gasped. "They said they're going to massacre the Valley of the Medicine King!"

Murong Xuewei and Liuli exchanged a glance, both understanding that this was no coincidence. Just then, a series of shouts of battle came from afar, sounding particularly jarring amidst the rain.

"Your Majesty, we..." Before Liuli could finish speaking, she saw Murong Xuewei dismount.

“Dr. Zhang saved Gu Ye’s life; I can’t just stand by and watch him die.” Murong Xuewei’s expression was firm. “Liuli, take the medicine and return to the capital first.”

"No!" Liuli exclaimed urgently, "I can't leave you behind!"

Zhang Jing then spoke up: "You two need not worry, Medicine King Valley has its own methods of self-defense."

No sooner had she finished speaking than a rocket streaked through the air, heading straight for the pharmacy. Murong Xuewei reacted swiftly, striking the rocket down with her sword. But more rockets followed closely behind, their flames blazing even the rain couldn't extinguish.

“They came prepared,” Murong Xuewei gritted her teeth. “They’re probably after the prescription for treating Gu Ye.”

Zhang Jing nodded: "That's true. These people know the layout of Medicine King Valley; there must be an inside agent."

The shouts of battle in the distance grew closer. Murong Xuewei quickly considered her options: "Doctor Zhang, are there any secret passages in the valley?"

"Of course."

“Alright,” Murong Xuewei turned to Liuli, “You take the medicinal herbs and leave through the secret passage. Make sure you deliver the medicine to Gu Ye. I’ll stay here to help Medicine King Valley.”

Before Liuli could say anything more, Murong Xuewei interrupted her: "Remember, if I get back late, you absolutely cannot let Xiao Wanning get close to Gu Ye!"

The rain intensified, the large raindrops stinging her face. Murong Xuewei drew her longsword, gazing at the approaching firelight at the valley entrance: "Doctor Zhang, would you be willing to accompany me to deal with these uninvited guests?"

Zhang Jing smiled faintly: "Since they've come for Medicine King Valley, we should naturally show them our methods."

Murong Xuewei turned her head and glanced in the direction where Liuli had disappeared, thinking to herself, "Gu Ye, wait for me..."

Just then, a group of men in black rushed to the valley entrance. In the torrential rain, their figures appeared particularly sinister. Murong Xuewei gripped her sword tightly; she knew this was going to be a fierce battle.

“Dr. Zhang,” she said in a deep voice, “are you ready?”

Zhang Jing didn't answer, but simply waved his hand gently. In an instant, the surrounding plants seemed to come alive, swaying gracefully in the downpour. Murong Xuewei then understood why Medicine King Valley had stood for a thousand years without falling.

"Interesting." A figure who appeared to be the leader stepped out from among the men in black, his voice chilling. "I didn't expect Medicine King Valley to harbor such abilities."

Zhang Jing said calmly, "Those who trespass into Medicine King Valley never have a good ending."

Before the words were even finished, the surrounding vegetation suddenly shook violently, and vines coiled towards the intruders like serpents. The men in black drew their weapons and slashed, but the vines seemed to possess a spirit, always managing to evade their attacks at the last moment.

Murong Xuewei took the opportunity to observe the enemy's numbers and deployment. These people were well-trained and clearly not ordinary assassins. Just as she was pondering this, a cold light shot straight towards her face.

"Watch out!" Zhang Jing shouted in a low voice.

Murong Xuewei dodged to the side, her longsword immediately retaliating. A crisp "clang" rang out, sparks flying in the rain. The opponent's weapon gleamed with an eerie blue light, and Murong Xuewei's heart skipped a beat: "Poisoned!"

"Indeed, you're very knowledgeable." The leader sneered. "No wonder you're the Empress of Great Qi."

Murong Xuewei said in a deep voice, "You're here for me?"

“Your Majesty is too kind,” the leader said sarcastically. “We simply wanted a prescription. As for you… consider it an unexpected bonus.”

Zhang Jing suddenly spoke up: "You're here for the antidote?"

The leader didn't answer, but Murong Xuewei already understood: "So that's how it is. Xiao Wanning sent you to destroy the antidote formula, so that her 'secret technique from the previous dynasty' would be the only option!"

“Clever,” the leader chuckled sinisterly, “but unfortunately…he knows too much.”

Before the words were even finished, all the men in black attacked simultaneously. Amidst the pouring rain, cold light flashed, and killing intent lurked everywhere. Murong Xuewei and Zhang Jing stood back to back, protected by swirling vines around them.

“Dr. Zhang,” Murong Xuewei whispered, “these people are not simple.”

Zhang Jing nodded: "Indeed. The poison in their bodies... is a unique secret formula of the Nanzhao Kingdom."

"Then we..."

"Don't worry," Zhang Jing's voice remained calm. "The abilities of Medicine King Valley are not limited to this."

As he spoke, the ground suddenly trembled. Amidst the torrential rain, a strange fragrance filled the air.

"This is..." Murong Xuewei suddenly felt a dizzying sensation.

"Hold your breath!" Zhang Jing warned. "This is a secret medicine from the valley, specifically designed to deal with these poisoners."

Sure enough, the men in black began to stagger and their movements slowed. Sensing something was wrong, the leader hurriedly ordered, "Retreat!"

"Trying to leave?" Zhang Jing sneered, and with a wave of his hand, more vines broke through the ground, blocking their escape route.

The torrential rain continued to fall, but at this moment, Medicine King Valley had become a giant prison.