As soon as the two arrived in Xiaoyao Town, they drew the attention of many people. Seeing the massive, bloody object Bai Mo was dragging in his hand, some pedestrians kept their distance out of fear, watching from afar.
Bai Mo felt as though he had returned to his previous life. He had not expected that he would become the center of attention wherever he went. Hmm, not bad, not bad. This face of mine is still of some use.
[Tutu, which inn is he at?]
The Map of a Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains replied, [The one around the corner ahead is it.]
Bai Mo dragged the section of the snake’s body into the inn, which terrified the people around them.
The innkeeper hurriedly came forward to welcome them. “Are you two esteemed guests here for a meal or for lodging?”
Bai Mo let go of the snake body in his hand and shook his wrists. “I am looking for someone.”
“May I ask who you are looking for?” the innkeeper asked respectfully.
“I am looking for… Luo’an! Over here! I have arrived!” Seeing that familiar figure, Bai Mo waved his hand toward him with a grin.
Mo Luo’an had heard the commotion outside from his room and came out to see what was happening. However, he never expected that Bai Mo would actually run all the way here, and that the disturbance was caused by him. Now that this guy had pulled such a stunt, he feared that members of the nearby Yanyue Sect would notice them. It seemed they could not stay here for long.
Mo Luo’an walked downstairs and noticed the bloodstains on Bai Mo’s face. “Are you injured?”
“No, no, I am perfectly fine.” Bai Mo even spun in a circle to show Mo Luo’an.
Mo Luo’an pointed to Bai Mo’s face. “Then what about the blood on your face?”
“Is there blood on my face?” Bai Mo reached up to wipe his face.
Mo Luo’an sighed. He now knew exactly how those bloodstains got there. “Stop wiping. I will have the waiter bring a basin of water for you to wash up in a moment.”
Bai Mo finally noticed the blood on his own hands. Since he had touched his face with his hands, it must have smeared a lot. His image, his peerlessly handsome image had to be saved! “No need to wait. Let us go right now!” Bai Mo pushed Mo Luo’an, wanting to leave immediately.
“Guest, what about this…” the innkeeper asked, pointing to the section of the snake.
“Does anyone here know how to make snake soup?” Bai Mo asked.
“Yes, we do.”
“Then make this into snake soup and bring it up.” After saying this, Bai Mo reached out and tugged at Jun Wuye’s sleeve. “Come, let’s head upstairs.”
Mo Luo’an had noticed the man standing beside Bai Mo earlier. This person had a cold and sharp expression, carrying an aura that could not be ignored. He was definitely not simple, and Mo Luo’an wondered how Bai Mo had come to know such a figure.
Mo Luo’an brought the two of them back to his room and asked the waiter to bring a basin of clean water. Once he saw that Bai Mo had cleaned himself up, he asked, “Bai Mo, who is this?”
Hearing Mo Luo’an call him Bai Mo instead of Chu Yan, Jun Wuye wondered, Could he also be a transmigrator?
“I am Jun Wuye. I have long heard of Valley Master Mo’s great reputation. I did not expect Valley Master Mo to be so young and accomplished.”
Mo Luo’an sized up Jun Wuye, and Jun Wuye allowed him to do so calmly.
“Luo’an, let me tell you, he is my good brother and not a bad guy. He has been poisoned. Quick, take a look and see if you can cure him,” Bai Mo said, walking over and patting Mo Luo’an’s shoulder.
“Then sit down and let me take a look.” Mo Luo’an signaled for Jun Wuye to sit beside him.
Jun Wuye walked over to the side table, sat down, and placed his hand on the table.
Mo Luo’an walked over and sat down beside him. He reached out to take Jun Wuye’s pulse, and the longer he felt it, the more shocked he became. It was simply unbelievable that this man was still alive after being struck by such a lethal poison. Checking once more, he discovered that this person had actually been using his internal energy to suppress the poison. Who on earth was this man?
Seeing Mo Luo’an’s brow furrow deeper and deeper, Bai Mo asked with some worry, “Luo’an, is he beyond saving?”
Mo Luo’an let go of Jun Wuye’s hand. “You have been hit with a highly lethal poison. You must be aware of this. Although you suppressed it, too much time has passed, and it has already damaged your internal organs.”
“But can you actually cure it or not?” Bai Mo only wanted to hear the final result.
Mo Luo’an glanced at Bai Mo and then said to Jun Wuye, “Although the poison in your body is highly lethal, it is not incurable. It is just…”
“Valley Master Mo, please speak freely.” If this poison could truly be cured, it would be for the best.
Mo Luo’an stood up. “It is just… why should I help you?”
Before Jun Wuye could speak, Bai Mo could not bear to watch any longer. “As a doctor, when there is a patient in front of you and you refuse to offer medical aid, where are your ethics? Besides, he is my brother. Can’t you save him for my sake?”
This man came from the same world as him after all, giving him a sense of familiarity. Perhaps because they shared a similar fate, Bai Mo did not want to see Jun Wuye die.
“Is your face really that valuable?” Mo Luo’an asked. This guy only knew how to cause trouble for him.
“Uh… now that I have washed my face clean, I think it is quite valuable.” Bai Mo believed that since he had spent so much time with Mo Luo’an, they must have developed some bond by now.
Mo Luo’an ignored Bai Mo and said to Jun Wuye, “Since you know I am from Medicine King Valley, you must have heard of our valley’s rules. Bringing the dead back to life requires rare and precious treasures as payment.”
“He is not dead yet,” Bai Mo protested. The man was still breathing; he could not be spoken of as if he were already lying in a coffin.
“He is no different from a dead man. If someone hit with such a lethal poison does not receive an antidote, they will die sooner or later. It is only a matter of time,” Mo Luo’an countered.
“Everyone dies eventually. If that time comes a hundred years from now, that would be perfectly fine too,” Bai Mo muttered. He had already died a hundred times, after all.
Mo Luo’an stared at Bai Mo. Was this guy trying to provoke him on purpose? “If he had the ability to hold on for a hundred years, why did you bring him to me?”
Bai Mo was at a loss for words. He had lost this round again.
Jun Wuye took out the snake gallbladder he had obtained earlier. “Does this count?”
Mo Luo’an saw that the snake gallbladder in Jun Wuye’s hand was as large as the opening of a bowl, a rarity in this world. Did they kill the snake just to obtain its gallbladder and not simply to eat the meat?
“Are you willing to use this as payment?”
“Yes.” His sole purpose in getting the gallbladder was to cure the poison in his body anyway.
“Very well, but you must give this to me first.” Curing this poison would not be too difficult if he had this kind of snake gallbladder as medicine. As for the remaining bile, he could use it for other purposes.
Seeing that Mo Luo’an had agreed, Jun Wuye handed him the snake gallbladder. “When do we begin?”
Mo Luo’an thought for a moment. This place was not like Medicine King Valley, and he still needed some medicinal ingredients. “For the next two days, I will first use silver needles to clear your meridians. We will formally begin the detoxification in three days.”
“Alright. I must trouble Valley Master Mo then.” Knowing that the poison in his body could be cured, Jun Wuye breathed a sigh of relief.
Bai Mo slung an arm around Jun Wuye’s shoulder. “That is wonderful! You won’t die after all.”
Seeing Bai Mo and Jun Wuye acting so intimately, Mo Luo’an felt uncomfortable. He suddenly yanked Bai Mo over.
“Whoa, whoa! What are you doing?” Bai Mo cried out.
“I am checking to see how well your body has recovered.” Mo Luo’an pulled Bai Mo over to sit on the daybed on one side, while he sat on the other. “Extend your hand.”
Bai Mo obediently extended his hand, letting Mo Luo’an take his pulse. “I am completely recovered. I can eat, sleep, and even jump around.”
Mo Luo’an took his pulse and examined Bai Mo for a good while. The soul was fully integrated with this body, though Chu Yan’s own soul fragments were still only a faint, blurry trace. However, being able to see hope brought Mo Luo’an immense comfort.
Mo Luo’an stood up. “Rest here for a moment. I will go arrange two guest rooms for you.”