The Mirror of Startling Beauty: Her courtiers are everywhere

"In terms of seniority, my sister-in-law is a disciple of the Medicine God, and she and that Ghost Doctor who is proficient in poison and Gu techniques are fellow disciples."

Yun Boyan had calmed down slightly from his initial shock, but the light in his eyes remained intense.

His gaze toward Tang Xixue was extremely complicated; she was the Heavenly Physician he had been searching for but could not find.

"Even that legendary physician Zheyue, according to custom, should respectfully treat his sister-in-law with the etiquette of a junior and call her Junior Uncle."

In his quest to find the legendary "Healer of Fate Weaver" to cure his brother, Yun Boyan searched almost every corner of the Nine Provinces, nearly driven mad. These days, he thinks of the Healer of Fate Weaver day and night.

He thoroughly studied all the scattered information he could gather about the Heavenly Physician of Destiny, just like a fanatical pursuer.

Aside from never being able to pinpoint her exact whereabouts, real name, or age, he knew better than anyone how powerful the Fate-Weaving Healer was and how many people she had saved! She was truly remarkable!

He had heard that whenever the Heavenly Physician appeared to save people, she always concealed her face with a white veil that reached her waist, making her extremely mysterious. He also knew that almost none of the times she had intervened were simple diseases or epidemics; they were pandemics capable of sweeping across the entire Nine Provinces.

Besides the most senior Medicine God in the valley, several highly respected Medicine Kings, and that incredibly wicked Ghost Doctor brother.

Ordinary disciples of the Divine Medicine Valley have no chance to see her true face. Even the Lingyun Valley behind her mountain is considered a forbidden area, and no one is allowed to enter without permission.

Before they even met, Yun Boyan had long admired the life-saving healer, and had imagined countless times what she would be like.

Yun Jue's Mist Feather Guards even uncovered an even more secret rumor:

It is said that the proud and arrogant Divine Physician Si Xingxuan has a crush on this junior uncle whom he has never met.

Initially, when Si Xingxuan heard that his grandmaster, the God of Medicine, praised her talent as surpassing his and her medical skills as superior to his, he was extremely dissatisfied and regarded her as a lifelong rival whom he had to surpass.

However, later, the Heavenly Physician of Destiny intervened several times to resolve the great plague and strange disease in the Nine Provinces, which even he was helpless against.

The facts unequivocally demonstrated to him what a divinely ordained master of medicine is, what it means to weave veins to prolong life, and what the true demeanor of a divine physician is.

The proud and arrogant Divine Physician Zheyue actually changed his attitude.

What began as hostility and defiance transformed into near-fanatical worship and admiration.

I heard that he secretly collected all of the works of the Weaver of Fate Physician, set aside a quiet room for them, and studied them day and night, treating them as treasures.

However, when he finally let go of all his inner conflicts and pride and wanted to personally seek an audience with this legendary junior uncle...

However, she had already vanished with the passing of the old medicine god, disappearing completely into the vast sea of ​​people without a trace.

Of course, Yun Boyan would never reveal Si Xingxuan's secret thoughts at this moment.

He would never do the work for that wicked, unpredictable lunatic.

"Master's illness has been chronic for a long time and cannot be cured in a day."

Tang Xixue had already walked to the white jade desk to the side, spread out the snow wave paper, and picked up her brush to dip in ink.

Her handwriting is elegant and graceful, yet possesses a unique strength, just like her personality—gentle yet firm.

"Following this will require regular acupuncture treatments and daily medicinal baths. Ah Yan, do you have all the ingredients listed in this prescription ready?"

She gently blew the ink off the written medicinal bath prescription and handed it to Yun Boyan.

Yun Boyan composed himself, took the note with both hands, and examined it closely.

The prescription listed dozens of medicinal herbs, with the principal, assistant, adjuvant, and guide herbs arranged in an exquisite combination. Even with his extensive knowledge, he couldn't help but twitch his eyebrows slightly at the names of many of the herbs.

Apart from a few ingredients that can be described as rare and precious natural treasures.

The other medicinal herbs are not unique to the world, but their production areas are spread throughout the major powers of the Nine Provinces, and ordinary people would find it difficult to collect them all even if they spent their entire lives.

He whispered the names of the medicinal herbs:

"The Starlight Nourishing Vein Grass of Purple Extreme Heaven Continent, the Cloud Wave Rejuvenating Vine of Azure Cloud Continent, the Ember Flame Warm Jade Mushroom of Burning Lotus Flame Continent, the Moonlight Cleansing Dew of Mirror Water Spirit Continent, the Stardust Heart-Protecting Orchid of Silver Dust Star Continent..."

Each herb represents a dangerous place and a powerful force.

But after only a brief moment's hesitation, he handed the prescription to Wuya, who had been standing in the shadows the whole time, his voice regaining the decisiveness and majesty befitting the Lord of Clouds:

"Wuya, copy the instructions exactly. Immediately utilize all of Yunjue's channels and resources, sparing no expense, to prepare everything as quickly as possible. If there are any obstacles... you know what to do."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Wuya bowed and accepted the prescription, then silently disappeared into the darkness to carry out the order.

As one of the Twelve Silver Wings, he knew best which forces to use and how to bypass or "persuade" those forces that might not cooperate.

"With time and with the help of acupuncture and medicine, Master's injuries to his meridians and internal organs are expected to gradually recover."

Tang Xixue's gaze fell on Xie Jinlian's eyelids covered by ice silk, and a hint of solemnity flashed in her clear eyes.

"But these eyes... are the most troublesome. The spiritual channels connecting them to the eyes are severed, and ordinary medicines are completely useless."

She paused, as if recalling a passage from a record:

"According to the 'Cleansing Dust' chapter of the 'Ancient Medical Canon' that I read in Divine Medicine Valley, to repair the damage to the spiritual meridians, a kind of spiritual medicine is needed—'Withered Tree Rejuvenates'."

"A withered tree coming back to life?"

Yun Boyan's eyes narrowed and he immediately answered.

"I have also heard of this thing. It is said that it is shaped like a withered branch, but the new shoots that grow from it contain vitality."

"However... according to the accurate information that Yun Jue has, the only remaining withered tree that has come back to life has been found by Emperor Si Xingzhou of Xingze and given to his younger brother Si Xingxuan."

His tone turned somber, tinged with seriousness.

"The item is in Si Xingxuan's hands. That guy... is an unyielding madman. If you want to get this item from him, it's probably... as difficult as plucking the stars from the sky."

Before he finished speaking, a chilling, resolute determination had already surfaced between his brows:

"But as long as it can cure my brother—I'll do whatever it takes, even steal it, to get it for him!"

"Si Xingxuan must have used the withered tree to revive itself to prolong his own life."

Tang Xixue had been worried that this legendary item had long since disappeared from the human world, but now that she knew its exact whereabouts, a sharp, blade-like glint flashed in her eyes.

"He is a disciple of the Ghost Doctor lineage, specializing in poisons and Gu techniques, and his mind is unpredictable. If we want to obtain spiritual medicines from him, forcibly taking them is probably the worst option. After all, the Seven Generations Pavilion has so many treasures, we have no idea where he has hidden them. It would be best to get him... to hand them over willingly."

She tapped the table lightly with her fingertips, her voice slow and clear, each word like a pearl falling onto a jade plate:

"How about we just kidnap Si Xingzhou and have Si Xingxuan use the 'Withered Tree Rejuvenates' technique to save his brother's life?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Boyan was first taken aback, then chuckled and shook his head, a hint of almost indulgent helplessness flickering in his eyes:

"Sister-in-law... your approach is even more unconventional than I expected."

Si Xingzhou was, after all, the supreme ruler of the Xingze Empire, surrounded by countless secret guards and numerous experts. Yet, his sister-in-law had spoken of undertaking such a momentous undertaking.

"What are you afraid of?" Tang Xixue raised her eyebrows, her eyes sparkling with a hint of disdain.

"With Ayan and me joining forces, surely we can take down Si Xingzhou? This matter is settled then—you find out his whereabouts, and I will personally kidnap him."

She turned to look at Xie Jinlian, who was listening quietly on the couch, her voice softening unconsciously, but her tone remained resolute:

"I've heard that Si Xingzhou and Si Xingxuan are very close brothers. I don't believe that Si Xingxuan can just stand by and watch his brother fall into our hands without doing anything."

For the sake of her master's eyes, Tang Xixue would do anything, even if it meant tying down an emperor or turning the world upside down.

Yun Boyan remained silent for a moment, then suddenly chuckled softly, a laugh carrying a hint of relief and a touch of eager anticipation.

"Alright. Then—tie him up."

Compared to his sister-in-law's decisive and incisive methods, his previous attempts to negotiate with Si Xingxuan seemed far too mild and virtuous. Compared to her, he, the Lord of Yunjue, was actually quite upright!

Who exactly is the supreme ruler of this dark realm?

Or perhaps we could give the position of Lord of Clouds to my sister-in-law another day?

"Zhizhi, don't take any risks."

As Xie Jinlian listened to her younger brother and beloved little disciple's audacious plan, her brows furrowed slightly beneath her icy robes, and her gentle voice betrayed a hint of helplessness and worry.

"Master, just rest at home and recuperate," Tang Xixue turned around, walked to the bedside, squatted down, held his slightly cool hand, and blinked her bright eyes. "Just wait for our good news!"

She raised her face, a bright yet mischievous smile curving her lips, her tone brimming with exuberant confidence:

"With Ayan joining forces—in this world of nine provinces, where can we not go? What can't we obtain?"

"Ahem," Yun Boyan coughed softly from the side, a hint of indulgent smile flashing across his sculpted profile.

Her voice remained clear and cool, yet it subtly revealed a softness that had been touched by her bright and flamboyant personality.

"Sister-in-law, you're right."

After all, with him, the Cloud Lord, whose combat power is at its peak, on her side, it's the strongest combination no matter who she's paired with. Anyway, he will protect her.

Meanwhile, the Hidden Dragon Guards had knocked out and tied up the young masters who had bullied Pei Yanchuan yesterday, and placed them separately in different locations in the mass grave outside the city. When they opened their eyes, the sky had fallen, and they were all shivering in the cold wind.

The Starry Sky Empire's secret guards discovered Princess Mirror's hideout, Mirror Night Snow Lodge.