mtl008 Chapter 572 Through Lifetimes, Never to Betray
Chapter 572 Through Lifetimes, Never to Betray
Lu Yangyang was not afraid at all; in fact, she was quite excited.
She couldn't help but ask Yin Caiping, "Chief Yinhua, have you ever heard of the Azure Python and the Fire Cicada?"
The two most crucial ingredients in her prescription for treating Zong Que were the venom of the Azure Python and the Fire Cicada. She found these ingredients in an ancient book. These two ingredients, combined with the Mist Leaf Vine and Soul-Sustaining Grass that Wen Qingqing promised to retrieve from Medicine God Valley, could repair his injured meridians, giving him at least an 80-90% chance of a full recovery.
While it's said to be the most crucial ingredient, it's not because it's indispensable. On the contrary, what truly cured Zong Que were the other herbs. However, the venom of the Azure Python and the Fire Cicada were the rarest medicinal catalysts. Without these two catalysts to neutralize the toxicity of the other poisonous herbs, even if Zong Que's leg was cured, his body would still be affected by the residual poison, and he might not live long.
She was determined to travel thousands of miles to venture into the dense forests of the southwest, her most important task being to find these two medicinal ingredients to prolong Zong Que's life.
This was the first time she had ever seen a real python; how could she not be excited?
However, the Azure Python described in ancient books is said to be as green as the mountains beyond the sky, like a divine creature, hence the name Azure Python.
The python that the little girl kept had patterns on its body, so it was obviously not a blue python.
Yin Caiping thought Lu Yangyang was scared, but she was surprised to find that her eyes were filled with excitement and joy.
However, Yin Caiping shook her head, "Miss, you really surprised me. I've never heard of or seen the Azure Python you mentioned. But I do know about the Fire Cicada. It can be found in the Flame Valley northwest of Huoyin Mountain in May or June. The Fire Cicada can only live for a month after it is born, and it will die immediately once it leaves the Flame Valley. If you want to use it for medicine, you must wait for it while it is alive. If you want it, Miss, you can go to the Flame Valley and wait for it then."
Lu Yangyang excitedly thanked Yin Caiping: "Thank you for your guidance, Chief Yinhua."
Ancient books only say that fire cicadas live in the extremely hot places of the dense forests in the southwest, but they don't say where. Lu Yangyang never expected to get information about fire cicadas from the Silver Flower Village Chief.
It will be May or June now, and it's the end of February, so it will be about three months from now.
She will then go to Flame Valley to guard it.
When Wen Qingqing was in Yuzhou, she had already written to the people of Medicine God Valley to help her obtain the Mist Leaf Vine and Soul-Continuing Grass. Although the remaining herbs were also very rare, they could all be found in the southwest.
If she could find the Azure Python, she would be able to gather all the medicinal herbs.
At that time, Zong Que will no longer suffer from the damage to his meridians.
Seeing Lu Yangyang's expression, Yin Caiping couldn't help but ask, "Are these two things very important to you, Miss?"
Lu Yangyang nodded: "Yes, it's very important."
Yin Caiping pondered for a moment and said, "In Miao territory, where people practice Gu magic, snakes are the most spiritual creatures. Therefore, we have a fairly comprehensive understanding of the types and habits of snakes, but we have never heard of the Azure Python. However... perhaps that place can provide the answer you are looking for."
Lu Yangyang looked at her: "You mean..."
Moon River Country.
Yin Caiping nodded: "I wish you good luck, young lady."
Lu Yangyang understood what she meant and nodded in response, "Thank you."
At that moment, Lu Yangyang suddenly heard a faint sound around her.
She looked toward the source of the noise and could only vaguely make out a sound like a bamboo flute in the distance. Then, countless snakes slithered toward them from the grass.
At the same time, the little girl at the front, without using any aids, simply moved her lips and whistled softly. The swarm of snakes swimming towards them immediately seemed to lose control and began to crawl around erratically.
Yin Caiping smiled: "It seems that Xiaoyueling has made progress again."
Then he explained to Lu Yangyang, "As long as the Grand Elder doesn't take action personally, there's probably no need for Grandma to intervene. Yue Ling is the Holy Maiden chosen this year. According to the rules, she will be sent to Yuechuan Kingdom two years later after she comes of age. She is the most spiritual Holy Maiden in the entire Miao region in the past few decades."
With more than a dozen people between them, Lu Yangyang couldn't see Yin Yueling's face, but she felt a bit curious about the little girl.
Seemingly to verify Yin Caiping's words, with Yin Yueling leading the way, no one was able to get close to them during the ensuing battle until they successfully left Yinhua Village.
Realizing that this method wouldn't stop them, after leaving Yinhua Village, a group of about two hundred Miao people surrounded them in a valley and stopped them.
Granny Yin, holding her cane, walked to the front alone and confronted the Fifth Elder who was blocking their way.
"Get out of the way!" Granny Yin shouted sternly.
The Fifth Elder was not to be outdone: "Second Sister, I respect you and really don't want to hurt the people of your Silver Flower Village, but do you really want to continue to be so stubborn and join forces with these outsiders to harm our own people? Look carefully and see who your own people are!"
Granny Yin sneered, "I'm not so old and blind that I can't see people clearly. I've already said, these people are under the protection of Yinhua Village. If you don't move aside, don't blame me for being impolite!"
"Second Sister, are you trying to lead Yinhua Village out of Miao territory?!" the Fifth Elder roared angrily.
"Truly betrayed?" Granny Yin looked at him calmly: "I, Yin Feng, was born a Miao person, and I will die a Miao ghost. In all my lives, I will never betray Miao or my own people."
"Then why are you so insistent on protecting these outsiders! Hand them over! They must not be allowed to leave Miao territory, and the secrets of Miao territory must not be revealed!" The Fifth Elder raised his hand, and the people behind him shouted in unison.
"Hand them over! We must not let them leave Miao territory!"
"Stop talking nonsense! I'm asking you one last time, are you going to let me pass or not?" Granny Yin said coldly.
The Fifth Elder clearly had no intention of making way, and led his men forward step by step.
Grandma Yin didn't say anything more, but simply placed a delicate silver flute to her lips. As a strange sound flowed from the flute, everyone immediately smelled a strange fragrance, which made them feel dizzy.
Then I heard a slight vibration in the air, like something flapping its wings.
Soon, they realized what it was: an countless, dark swarm of poisonous bees descending from afar like a dark cloud.
"He's gone mad! He's gone mad! The Second Elder has gone mad!"
"It's a poisonous bee! Everyone, quickly put the antidote grass in your mouths, or you'll die from one sting!"
"No, there are too many poisonous bees. Even if we can block the venom, the wounds from the stings will be difficult to heal. Everyone, scatter! Scatter!"