Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 718 - 717 Detoxification

The chance at life was right before their eyes, and Duan Rong and his spouse decided to seize this opportunity. After agreeing on a treatment plan with Bai Xiaobai, the couple went home to take care of some things before packing a small bundle and heading over.

Duan Rong’s frail health was common knowledge throughout the neighborhood, and it was for that reason that the Blacksmith Shop often remained closed. Thus, when the couple locked their door to leave, and told their neighbors they had found a highly skilled Doctor Fa and needed to seek medical help for a few days, everyone thought nothing of it.

Meanwhile, Bai Xiaobai prepared various medicinal herbs and medicines. With Jadeite’s assistance, and Bai Xiaobai’s own collection of precious herbs, the preparations were ample; it was only a little painful allocating them as such treasures were hard to come by and were now being used without any upfront payment.

But whatever his master desired, it seemed Bai Xiaobai had no choice but to accept it, even if it meant giving his all to Madam Wufu for her use.

Three new people suddenly moved into Wufu’s residence, and Madam Zhou was used to such occurrences. Hearing that the couple would soon be her people, she didn’t bother to ask any further questions.

With everything ready, they started the first day of poison extraction.

Bai Xiaobai personally administered acupuncture with the Golden Needle, and Jadeite, who knew a bit of Qi Huang, assisted him. However, due to the full-body nature of the acupuncture and the difference between sexes, Jadeite could only wait behind the screen for Bai Xiaobai’s summons.

Lady Li stood watch outside the room, her face riddled with anxiety as she listened intently to the sounds inside.

"You don’t need to stand watch here. Keeping vigil won’t help him, it only adds to your worry. Since he’s being treated, trust that he can get through it. After all, there’s no turning back once the arrow is off the bow!" Wufu said, gripping her shoulder in reassurance.

Lady Li’s eyes were red, "Miss, I know. It’s just... I’m scared."

"Don’t be afraid! Just think that getting through it means clear skies ahead!" Wufu assured her.

Lady Li nodded her head.

No sooner had she spoken, there came a loud wail from inside, causing Lady Li’s instincts to rush in, but Wufu held her hand firmly. She turned to look back at her.

"The last thing acupuncture needs is disturbance or interruption. If you want your man to die, go ahead and break in!" Wufu said calmly, looking into her eyes. After she finished speaking, she let go of Lady Li’s hand.

Lady Li bit her lip so hard she drew blood, then turned her head sharply and ran away from the house.

Wufu sighed deeply.

This was only the first time, and there were seven more sessions to go. Could there be a poison so vicious in this world?

At that moment, Wufu was unaware that a poison a hundred times more ferocious and painful than the Fire-Cold Poison was presenting itself before her eyes.

The acupuncture session had started in the morning and wasn’t finished until the afternoon. Jadeite came out first, ordering preparations for a medicinal bath.

Lady Li couldn’t help but want to go inside. Seeing her calves trembling, Wufu supported her by the hand and walked in together.

Bai Xiaobai was standing in front of the bed, having just covered Duan Rong with a blanket. Seeing them enter, he said nothing.

Noticing his pale face and the sweat on his forehead, Wufu asked, "Are you okay?"

She understood that acupuncture was not easy. One must hit the correct acupoints, control timing and pressure, and depth—all of which were draining tasks.

"Just fatigued," replied Bai Xiaobai, as he put away his set of Golden Needles. "Once the medicinal bath is ready, just throw him in to soak for two Shichen."

"I’ve had someone prepare a soothing tonic for you to drink. After that, you should rest," Wufu nodded and instructed Liu Jin to lead Bai Xiaobai to a place to rest.

She then approached the bed and saw Lady Li gazing at Duan Rong in a daze. Observing his pallid face, free of its former green tinge, she quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

Before long, the freshly prepared steaming medicinal bath was brought in. Wufu stepped aside to give them privacy, and Lady Li lifted Duan Rong into the large bathing tub before taking up watch by the side.

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