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Chapter 193 A Beauty's Favor is a Tender Touch

After a stick of incense.

As a thin layer of ice formed on Gu Santong's face and the back of his hands, Su Xin's complexion returned to normal, and even her breathing became calm.

Just then, Gu Shaoan suddenly stepped forward and lightly pressed an acupoint on Su Xin's neck. The instant she opened her mouth, Gu Shaoan flicked a cardamom into Su Xin's mouth.

Then, he tapped Su Xin's neck a few times with his fingertips, and Su Xin, who was in a coma, actually moved her throat.

After Su Xin swallowed the Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom, Gu Shaoan placed his hand on Su Xin's wrist to check her pulse and assess her condition.

"That's it!"

After a hundred breaths, and at the same time as Gu Shaoan uttered his voice, Gu Santong finally released his grip.

Gu Shaoan then reached out and handed another fiery red pill to Gu Santong.

"After taking it, it can relieve the coldness in the body, but the cold poison still needs to be resolved by the ancient senior himself through the circulation of the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill."

Gu Santong raised his hand with some difficulty and picked up the pill. His teeth chattered and made a "crackling" sound. Gu Santong asked, "I have this, I have this thing. Why, why are you only giving it to me now?"

"You'll know once you try it, senior."

As he spoke, Gu Shaoan took Su Xin from his acupuncture kit and then took out silver needles.

In just a few breaths, dozens of silver needles had been inserted into the acupoints all over Su Xin's body.

He supported Su Xin with his left hand to keep her seated, while his right hand circulated the "Great Shift of Heaven and Earth," using special energy to make the silver needles on Su Xin's back vibrate.

Gu Shaoan glanced at Gu Santong, who had taken the pill and was circulating his true energy with his eyes closed, then gently opened his mouth and let out a soft whistle.

The moment the whistle reached his ears, Gu Santong, who was sitting cross-legged, couldn't help but tremble.

As time went by, Gu Shaoan's whistling continued to reach Gu Santong's ears, while Gu Santong's face grew increasingly dark.

"Unbearable!"

Fifteen minutes later, Gu Santong suddenly opened his eyes and leaped into the distance.

Before long, feeling refreshed and relieved, Gu Santong returned.

The moment he returned, Gu Santong stared intently at Gu Shaoan.

While administering acupuncture to Su Xin, Gu Shaoan chuckled and said, "Now you know why I didn't give you that pill beforehand?"

Cold poison is not an invisible substance, but rather it is formed by the accumulation of cold air after it enters the body.

After Gu Santong absorbed all the cold poison from Su Xin's body, he used the "Invincible Vajra Divine Skill" to neutralize the toxicity and coldness of the cold poison, leaving only water vapor.

After absorbing this moisture, it naturally transforms into urine.

The amount of water vapor produced after the cold poison that had accumulated in Su Xin's body for more than twenty years was resolved is unimaginable.

If it weren't for the fact that martial artists have physiques far exceeding those of ordinary people, and that Gu Santong himself practiced the "Indestructible Vajra Divine Skill," an internal martial art.

My bladder is probably going to burst.

Gu Santong said with a dark face and a frustrated expression, "You little rascal, you look gentle and mild-mannered, but you're actually cunning and wicked."

After muttering something to himself, Gu Santong turned his gaze to Su Xin.

"Didn't you say before that as long as the cold poison in Su Xin's body was extracted and she was fed the second Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom, Su Xin would wake up? Why hasn't she woken up yet?"

Gu Shaoan said, "Because I sealed the acupoints in Miss Suxin's body."

In response to Gu Shaoan's words, Gu Santong asked, "Why do you want to do this?"

Gu Shaoan said, "To avoid wasting a single Tianxiang cardamom."

Knowing that Gu Santong didn't understand, Gu Shaoan explained: "Although Tianxiang cardamom is a holy medicine for healing injuries, its medicinal properties are actually very strong, far exceeding those of ordinary medicines. The medicinal effect of one Tianxiang cardamom is ten times that of a thousand-year-old human."

"It is also because of the powerful medicinal properties of Tianxiang Doukou that it can spread throughout the body immediately after entering the human body and stabilize the injury."

"The reason why it causes people to fall into a coma immediately after taking it is because the drug is too strong. When the drug's power fills the whole body, it can also block the meridians, thus causing people to fall into a coma."

"While taking the second Heavenly Fragrance Bean can indeed awaken a person, it is merely a superficial effect."

"In reality, the medicinal power accumulates further in the body and will gradually seal off the meridians of the person who takes it."

"After the third Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom was taken, the potency of the medicine declined and dissipated, and everything was fine."

Gu Santong asked, "From what you're saying, only two Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom pods are needed to cure Su Xin?"

Gu Shaoan nodded and said, "That's right! Miss Suxin still has a lot of the medicinal power of Tianxiang Doukou in her body. As long as the strong medicinal properties in these herbs are removed, Miss Suxin will naturally be able to wake up."

"Later, we will put Miss Suxin into the hot spring. The remaining medicinal properties in her body will help to resolve the last bit of cold toxins in her internal organs, and there will be no problems afterward."

Many physicians in the world are aware of the effects of cardamom.

However, their understanding of Tianxiang Doukou was extremely superficial; they only knew that taking Tianxiang Doukou would cause unconsciousness and that they would even need to take two more.

But no one knows why this happened.

If Gu Shaoan's medical skills hadn't reached the master level, and he had pharmacological information related to Tianxiang Doukou in his mind, even Gu Shaoan would have had difficulty knowing the characteristics of Tianxiang Doukou.

Soon, after Gu Shaoan fed Su Xin several kinds of medicine and removed the silver needles from her body, Gu Shaoan gestured to Gu Santong.

Having received instructions, Gu Santong picked up Su Xin and plunged headfirst into the hot spring, making Gu Shaoan's eyelids twitch.

Fortunately, Gu Santong reacted at the crucial moment. Just as he was about to enter the hot spring, he forcibly twisted his body, transforming himself from a falling boulder into a light, floating white feather and gently entering the hot spring.

Gu Shaoan shook his head and said, "After Miss Suxin wakes up, she shouldn't come out. After she spits out the first mouthful of blood, she can soak in the water for another 15 minutes."

After Gu Santong nodded in acknowledgment, Gu Shaoan picked up the Yitian Sword and leaped towards the carriage.

Half an hour later, as if sensing something, Gu Shaoan slowly opened his eyes.

Gu Santong accompanied Su Xin, who had already woken up, as they slowly walked towards the carriage.

Upon seeing this, Gu Shaoan jumped off the roof of the car.

When she reached Gu Shaoan, Su Xin bowed to him.

"I am very grateful for your help, young master."

Su Xin's voice was soft, and a serene smile graced her face.

She exudes a gentle and graceful aura, giving off the feeling of a friendly older sister next door.

Gu Shaoan smiled and said, "These are things that I had already discussed with Senior Gu. Miss Suxin, there is no need for such formalities."

Faced with Gu Shaoan's words, Su Xin shook her head and said with a more solemn expression, "San Tong has already told me everything. Young Master Gu first helped San Tong escape from the prison, then he treated both San Tong and Su Xin, and even found our child."

"The kindness shown to us is as heavy as Mount Tai, and any further gifts are only right."

After speaking, Su Xin bowed again.

Finally, he turned his head to look at Gu Santong.

Stared at by Su Xin, Gu Santong opened his mouth, then sighed, turned his head and forced a smile at Gu Shaoan.

"Be sincere, San Tong!"

Her gentle voice and watery eyes instantly melted away Gu Santong's so-called "Invincible Vajra Divine Skill." Upon hearing Su Xin's words, Gu Santong's expression stiffened, and he obediently bowed to Gu Shaoan.

Looking at the compliant Gu Santong, Gu Shaoan chuckled inwardly.

As the saying goes, "The favor of a beautiful woman is as tender as silk."

For Gu Santong now, the woman he has wronged for over twenty years is arguably his biggest weakness.

An hour later, the carriage carrying Gu Shaoan and his companions entered Gushan City along the slightly bumpy official road.

It's more like a slightly larger market town than a city.

Inside the city, the low, uneven, and mottled rammed earth walls were covered with only a dozen or so soldiers lazily yawning. Clearly, this place had been at peace for a long time and was almost completely undefended. The gate was narrow and not very deep, with a weathered stone plaque above it, the characters "Gushan" barely legible.

Upon entering the city, the noisy and chaotic atmosphere and visual impact immediately hit you.

Most of the bluestone slabs paving the city streets are cracked and worn smooth, bearing deep and shallow marks from years of tire tracks and pedestrian traffic.

Although it can't compare to the prosperity of the prefectural capital, it can still be described as lively.

After driving the carriage to find an inn, Gu Santong and Su Xin, who had changed into a plain dress like an ordinary woman and applied makeup to her face before setting off, got off the carriage together.

A long absence is better than a new marriage.

Considering Gu Santong and Su Xin's situation, Gu Shaoan did not want to be a third wheel and interfere with their reunion.

After checking into the inn and finding a room, the innkeeper led the way to the room where they began their cultivation.

The hustle and bustle of Gushan City is far more vibrant and human than the hot springs in the secluded mountain valley, but it also carries countless unpredictable dust and undercurrents.

Gu Santong then suggested that he and Su Xin take a stroll around the city.

Although Su Xin didn't like crowds, his more than twenty years in a coma made him feel like he was in another world.

Su Xin did not refuse Gu Santong's proposal.

After strolling around for a while, the two chose a small stall by the roadside to sit down.

Su Xin took small bites of the sesame seed cake, occasionally sipped some tofu pudding, watched the stall owner skillfully flipping the griddle, then watched the vendors hawking their wares, the neighbors chatting, and the children playing, and finally her gaze fell on Gu Santong. The smile on Su Xin's face hardly faded.

Seeing her eating so intently, Gu Santong's wariness lessened slightly.

Just as I was about to lower my head and try the tofu pudding, my gaze inadvertently swept over the jewelry shop at the end of the street.

The shop entrance was small, with a faded cloth sign hanging under the eaves bearing the four somewhat clumsy characters "Zhou's Silver Shop".

The shop was dimly lit, and what was displayed on the simple counter were just ordinary silver hairpins and earrings used by ordinary families for weddings, or silver bracelets with small bells for children.

The items are rough and simple, a far cry from the exquisite craftsmanship of famous shops in big cities.

However, it was this inconspicuous little shop that caused a flood of memories to rush into Gu Santong's mind.

Looking at Su Xin's simple appearance, with nothing but a wooden hairpin on her body, and at the satisfied smile on her face as she ate a simple meal amidst the bustling city, Gu Santong suddenly felt a pang of guilt.

"Cousin, wait a minute, I'm going to buy something, I'll be right back."

Gu Santong spoke, his voice somewhat dry.

Su Xin put down her spoon and nodded gently and obediently.

She always wore a kind and understanding smile, just like before.

Gu Santong took a deep breath, stood up abruptly, and his tall figure, carrying a hint of urgency, strode towards the silver shop, almost pushing through the crowd.

Just as Gu Santong disappeared into a jewelry shop on the street, the stall owner brought over a plate of snacks.

"Cheng Hui, that's twenty coins in total."

Hearing the stall owner's words, Su Xin nodded and fumbled to take out a simple blue money pouch.

However, the moment the money bag was opened, the stall owner's lowered gaze sharpened abruptly, like the most cunning predator suddenly smelling blood.

Although the banknotes were neatly stacked on the bottom layer of the money bag and not conspicuous, several pieces of gold, about the size of a thumb, lay scattered on the top layer, their golden luster barely concealed even in the dim light.

It was something Gu Shaoan had prepared for her beforehand.

That touch of gold, and those folded banknotes, were like a red-hot branding iron, burning deep into the stall owner's eyes.

A look of surprise flashed in his eyes at first, but it was quickly ignited by a hint of greed.

But when Su Xin looked up, all that remained on the stall owner's face was a seemingly honest and unassuming smile.

Su Xin was completely unaware of this. Her slender fingers carefully moved around inside, avoiding the gold nuggets, and picked out a small piece of silver weighing about an ounce from the corner. She gently and softly handed the silver to the stall owner.

"Excuse me!"

"Of course, I'll give you your change right away."

As he spoke, the stall owner quickly turned around and ran to the front of the stall. He then pulled out a red rope from under the stall and tied it to the flag next to the stall before starting to search for copper coins, though his movements were not particularly quick.

Just as Su Xin was putting the copper coins the stall owner had given her back into her money bag, a small figure limped out from the alley opposite the stall and stood in front of Su Xin, its small, dark hand outstretched.

The voice was weak and feeble, but clearly that of a girl, and it was low and hoarse as she spoke.

"Grandma, please, please give me some food!"

This is a lame little beggar boy who looks extremely disheveled. His hair is tangled and matted like dry straw, half-covering his dark, furrowed, and filthy face.

The tattered coat he was wearing still revealed that the original material must have been of very good quality.

It was covered in grease and dirt, its original color completely obscured, and it emitted a foul, sour smell.

Most striking was one of his legs, which was bent at an extremely unnatural angle from the knee.

As he spoke, the beggar's gaze was fixed on the half-eaten sesame seed cake and tofu pudding on the table in front of Su Xin.

His throat bobbed slightly, and his eyes were filled with longing.

This appearance is extremely damaging to those with compassion.

Moreover, Su Xin is inherently kind-hearted.

Looking at the filthy and disheveled beggar girl in front of her, and thinking that she hadn't seen her own flesh and blood for more than twenty years, Su Xin's heart immediately softened.

He quickly turned around and picked up the food on his table, but after thinking for a moment, he turned back to the stall owner and said, "Shopkeeper, could you please give me two more sesame seed cakes and two more meat buns, wrapped in paper?"

The stall owner smiled and nodded, quickly picking up the pancakes and buns, wrapping them in rough straw paper, and handing them over.

Su Xin took it and was about to hand it to the lame beggar in front of her.

Seeing this, the beggar boy disregarded everything else and hurriedly stuffed the large meat bun into his mouth, wolfing it down.

In just a few breaths, he forced two meat buns into his mouth and started eating the sesame seed cake in his hand.

Upon seeing this, Su Xin poured a bowl of water from the side.

Looking at the little beggar who was still wolfing down his food, and glancing at the beggar's lame leg, Su Xin's eyes showed even more pity.

He immediately took out another one-tael piece of silver from his purse and placed it in the beggar's hand.

Looking at the large, fair, and tender hand resting on his small hand, and then at Su Xin's eyes full of tenderness and pity, the little beggar seemed to be thinking of something and was slightly dazed.

But the next moment, when the little beggar's eyes met the gaze of the stall owner, he couldn't help but tremble.

He immediately leaned forward, falling towards Su Xin.

Upon seeing this, Su Xin quickly bent down and helped the little beggar up. Then, with her back to the little beggar, she picked up the wooden stick that had fallen to the ground and handed it to the little beggar.

"Thank you, thank you."

The little beggar lowered his head and said in a muffled voice.

Su Xin squatted down and gently patted the beggar's shoulder, her eyes showing no sign of disgust.

Immediately afterwards, a faint sound, clearly tinged with sobs, quietly rang in Su Xin's ears.

"The tofu pudding has been poisoned, ma'am, please don't eat it later."

The sudden sound made Su Xin's expression freeze.

The little beggar glanced at the stall owner, then clutched the silver tightly, limped and staggered, quickly disappearing into a narrower, dirtier, and dark alleyway nearby.

(End of this chapter)