Floating Fragrance Villa.

When Mu Yunjin and Qiqi arrived, they saw Yuan Xia standing outside the villa. Upon spotting the two, her eyes brightened, and she called inside, “Princess, Consort Ning is here.”

Shortly after, a white figure ran out from inside and hurried to greet them.

“Consort Ning, Miss Qiqi.” Yun Shuangleng’s eyes revealed excitement as she greeted the two.

Mu Yunjin looked at Yun Shuangleng, nodded, and then glanced around, “Staying here, aren’t you afraid of being discovered?”

Although this place was on the outskirts, many people passed by daily. Yun Shuangleng was eye-catching and noticeable. If news spread that the Holy Maiden of South Ting was staying here, it could cause major trouble.

Especially since there was a man hidden inside.

“I can’t worry about that now. It’s cold outside, please come in and sit.” Yun Shuangleng smiled, leading Mu Yunjin and Qiqi inside.

Once inside the villa, Yun Shuangleng didn’t rush to mention Feng Che’s situation. She instructed Yuan Xia to bring in another brazier and prepare hot tea and pastries.

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Since she didn’t bring up Feng Che, Mu Yunjin didn’t hurry to mention the curse removal either. She sat in a chair and took a sip of tea.

“I heard you haven’t been at the mansion these past days?” Yun Shuangleng looked at Mu Yunjin.

Mu Yunjin nodded, “I’ve been busy with some matters. I’ve been in River Moon City these days.”

“I see…” Yun Shuangleng lowered her eyes and gave a soft laugh, “I thought you were deliberately avoiding me.”

“It was just a coincidence of events. By the way, how did you bring Feng Che out of Ghost Valley Cave?” Mu Yunjin looked at Yun Shuangleng with curiosity in her eyes.

Hearing this, Yun Shuangleng curled her lips, “Originally, I wasn’t very confident, but after descending to Screen Peak Cliff, I happened to meet Elder Feng Xuan, who had recovered from his injuries at Qing Peak Island. I asked him to help. Unexpectedly, Black Robe had gone into closed-door cultivation, so Ghost Valley Cave was unguarded. Having navigated those formations and mechanisms once before, I could easily avoid them this time.”

“That was fortunate indeed. Where is Feng Che?” With the conversation having reached this point, Mu Yunjin brought up Feng Che.

“Inside.” Yun Shuangleng stood up, “Would you like to see him first?”

Mu Yunjin nodded.

…

Entering a room, Mu Yunjin saw a man lying on the bed. Drawing closer to look at him, although his face was as white as paper, without any color, she could still discern his handsome and refined features.

Mu Yunjin reached out and placed her hand on his wrist. Sensing his faint pulse, she then moved her hand to cover Feng Che’s throat.

“How is he?” Yun Shuangleng looked at Mu Yunjin with a face full of tension.

“Can you play the zither?” Mu Yunjin suddenly asked.

Yun Shuangleng was taken aback, then nodded, “I’ve learned some guzheng and guqin.”

“Then go find a zither, and sit here to play it,” Mu Yunjin said.

Yun Shuangleng agreed to Mu Yunjin’s request and immediately asked Yuan Xia to go find a guqin.

Shortly after, Yuan Xia brought in a guqin and placed it nearby.

“Also prepare a bowl of rice porridge,” Mu Yunjin said.

Yuan Xia nodded.

“You play,” Mu Yunjin said, just these two words to Yun Shuangleng, then bent down, pulled off Feng Che’s blanket, and arranged him to lie in the most relaxed and comfortable position.

Soon, the room was filled with melodious and clear music.

Mu Yunjin channeled her inner power, with a stream of true energy flowing from her fingertips. While slowly injecting it into Feng Che’s body, she spoke to him in an ethereal and gentle voice, “Feng Che, can you hear my voice?”

“If you can hear me, move your left hand…”

After speaking, Mu Yunjin’s gaze fell on Feng Che’s left hand.

After waiting for a long time, Feng Che, who had been motionless on the bed, suddenly trembled slightly with his left index finger…

Seeing this, Yun Shuangleng almost cried out in excitement, but a glance from Mu Yunjin signaled her to continue playing the zither where she was.

“Feng Che, do you remember Yun Shuangleng? If you remember, move your right hand,” Mu Yunjin asked again.

This time, Feng Che moved the little finger of his right hand.

Seeing this, Mu Yunjin realized that Feng Che must have been trapped by Feng Lan’s curse for too long. The functions within his body were gradually diminishing, causing his sensory perceptions to become very dull.

It seemed a stronger remedy was needed.

So, Mu Yunjin increased the true energy in her palm, stabilizing Feng Che’s internal breath while softly saying, “Yun Shuangleng went to find Black Robe a few days ago to avenge you, intending to perish together with him… Will you wake up to help her?…”

“If you don’t wake up, she might die at Black Robe’s hands. If she dies, what will become of you?”

At this moment, Mu Yunjin noticed Feng Che’s fists tightening on the bed, and his flat brow gradually furrowing. Seeing the moment was ripe, Mu Yunjin suddenly withdrew her true energy and snapped her fingers at Feng Che.

At the same time, Feng Che suddenly opened his eyes on the bed, sat up, and called out, “Shuang’er, don’t go!”

The sound of the guqin in the room stopped abruptly—

Everyone nearby hadn’t yet reacted to this scene. Was it done just like that?

Just by saying these few words, he was awakened?

Upon hearing Feng Che’s voice, Yun Shuangleng hurriedly ran to the bedside, looking at Feng Che with disbelief, her mouth open wide, not knowing how to react.

“Quick, bring the rice porridge,” Mu Yunjin pointed to the rice porridge she had earlier asked Yuan Xia to prepare.

Yuan Xia brought the rice porridge, and Mu Yunjin said, “Let him drink it first. He’s been in a deep sleep for over a year, and his body is extremely weak. He needs to take in some food first.”

“I’ll do it.” Yun Shuangleng took the rice porridge, not even taking time to speak with Feng Che first, and with trembling hands, brought the bowl to Feng Che’s face.

Feng Che, now sitting on the bed, felt as if he had been in a very long dream. Only when an ethereal and ghostly voice suddenly reached his ears did he regain consciousness. Then, hearing about Yun Shuangleng going to find Black Robe, his heart suddenly contracted, and he opened his eyes.

Now awake, his entire body felt extremely uncomfortable, and his vision was blurry and dizzy.

“Che, eat something first.” Yun Shuangleng brought the rice porridge to Feng Che’s lips.

Tasting the rice porridge, Feng Che lowered his head and quickly drank it. After finishing one bowl, Yuan Xia handed him a second.

After drinking three bowls of rice porridge, Feng Che felt much better. The dizziness and blurriness in his vision gradually disappeared, and slowly, a face he had been thinking of day and night appeared before him.

Yun Shuangleng was already in tears. Now, as their eyes met, her tears flowed even more abundantly. She reached out and directly embraced Feng Che.

The others quietly left the room.

…

“Miss, is the hypnosis removal you spoke of so simple? Just saying a few words is enough?” Qiqi, who had been standing aside the whole time, not daring to breathe loudly, had thought the curse removal process would be complex, but it turned out to be so simple.

“Yes, he wasn’t sick or injured; he was just in a state of deep sleep. I merely used words to guide him back to consciousness,” Mu Yunjin explained to Qiqi.

Qiqi tilted her head, “Then why did you inject true energy into him?”

“He hasn’t eaten or drunk anything for over a year! Aren’t you afraid he’d take his last breath as soon as he woke up? Also, it was to give him the strength to wake up!” Mu Yunjin raised her eyebrows, grateful that she had learned some basic hypnosis techniques back then. Although basic, they were sufficient here.

“Master, you’re truly amazing,” Qiqi praised Mu Yunjin.

Mu Yunjin proudly winked at Qiqi, “That’s why I’m your master.”

After sitting outside for over half an hour, the door to Feng Che’s room was finally slowly opened. Yun Shuangleng walked out and hurriedly came to Mu Yunjin’s side.

“Consort Ning, there seems to be a problem with Feng Che’s limbs. He can’t move them…”

“That’s normal. After lying down for so long, his muscles have started to atrophy. Just keep him company and help him regain his spirit. Once his energy and spirit recover somewhat, take him for walks. He’ll gradually recover,” Mu Yunjin spoke matter-of-factly.

Hearing this, Yun Shuangleng felt more reassured and nodded.

Mu Yunjin curled her lips, just about to say goodbye and leave, when she saw Yun Shuangleng move in front of her and kneel at her feet, “Consort Ning’s great kindness and virtue today, Yun Shuangleng will never forget. In the future, if Consort Ning has any need, Yun Shuangleng will go through fire and water, and not refuse even death!”

Seeing this display, Mu Yunjin was startled and moved her body backward, “Please get up. What would I need a woman like you to go through fire and water for!”

Yun Shuangleng nodded, and Qiqi helped her up.

“Alright, I have some matters to attend to, so I won’t stay longer. I won’t be in Butterfly Flower City these days,” Mu Yunjin stood up and bid farewell to Yun Shuangleng.

Yun Shuangleng paused slightly, “Has something significant happened?”

“It’s not a big deal anymore.” Considering that all hundred medicinal herbs had been gathered, and as long as the detoxification was successful, Xu Heyu’s life could be saved.

“Yuan Xia, bring my box over,” Yun Shuangleng suddenly instructed Yuan Xia.

Yuan Xia nodded and hurriedly went into the room.

Shortly after, Yuan Xia brought out a box and handed it to Yun Shuangleng.

Yun Shuangleng took the box, opened it, and a snow-white pill caught the eye, “This is the Snow Toad Pill given to me by my imperial father. It has the effect of bringing the dead back to life. I want to give it to you.”

“That’s not necessary. Something so precious, you should keep it for yourself,” Mu Yunjin shook her head, feeling unworthy of such a grand gift.

“You saved my most precious person. By accepting this Snow Toad Pill, we can consider ourselves even. Otherwise, I’ll always feel like I owe you a great favor, and if you don’t accept my gratitude, I’ll feel uncomfortable,” Yun Shuangleng pouted.

Yun Shuangleng could guess something from Mu Yunjin’s stay in River Moon City. It was probably due to some thorny matter. But in this world, apart from human life, what else could be so troublesome for Mu Yunjin? After all, she was someone who could even kill the Ancient Temple Spirit Crocodile!

Mu Yunjin didn’t know what to say. Hearing Yun Shuangleng mention the words “gratitude,” she suddenly thought of Rong Jiu. Rong Jiu had been poisoned, endangering his life, because he went to save her.

This kindness was already something she couldn’t repay.

Snow Toad Pill, bringing the dead back to life…

Could it save Rong Jiu?

“Take it,” Yun Shuangleng pushed the Snow Toad Pill forward again.

Mu Yunjin pressed her lips together, reached out to take the box, and looked at Yun Shuangleng, “Thank you.”

“I hope this Snow Toad Pill can help you,” Yun Shuangleng looked at Mu Yunjin, a warm smile appearing at the corner of her lips.

Encountering her smile, Mu Yunjin also curled her lips, gripping the box tighter in her hand.