Chapter 32: Dragon Gu Soup is baked
The morning light slanted on the earth, the trees were bleak, and the cold wind blew, rolling up a few dead leaves. In the woods on the edge of the Xiang River, 100 marching tents were set up along the riverbank. At this time, the smoke of the cooking is curling, the smell of rice is overflowing, and hundreds of people are bustling to start a new day. Behind the thatched hut of the poison doctor, white smoke was billowing from a large iron pot, and the refreshing fragrance of medicine came from the heart, which made people smell refreshed.
Chu Xiaofeng looked at the pale green liquid in the pot with satisfaction, and admired the poison doctor even more in his heart, but in just a few days, he had already re-improved the prescription of the dragon Gu soup, so that the medicinal power could eliminate the toxins in the poisoner's body more gently, without leaving any sequelae.
"In half a day, this first batch of dragon Gu soup will be ready, I hope to achieve the expected effect." Chu Xiaofeng was also extremely worried in his heart, although in the past few days, the poisonous old man had repeatedly studied and assured himself that this dragon Gu soup had a miraculous effect in treating Huitian poison, but before it was verified, everything was still unknown.
"Brother Xiao, why did you get up so early?" Wang Ergou was holding a bowl of steaming rice porridge in his hand, and ran to Chu Xiaofeng's side with an excited face. Five days ago, he was sent by Chu Xiaofeng to invite General Yang Hu Yang, but he didn't expect that he had just reported Chu Xiaofeng's name, and General Yang immediately summoned him, and after listening to his words, he didn't hesitate at all, and he ordered troops to follow him to the bank of the Xiang River. This made Wang Ergou's admiration for Chu Xiaofeng instantly escalate into worship.
General Yang Hu Yang, who is it? That is a hero of the Great Zhou Dynasty, but as soon as our eldest brother Xiao said a word, he immediately rushed over, which shows what a great character our eldest brother Xiao is. Wang Ergou thought about it as he handed the porridge in his hand to Chu Xiaofeng, and the frenzy in his eyes almost knocked Chu Xiaofeng to the ground and took a few bites. Since then, there is only one idol in his heart Wang Ergou, and that is his most beloved Brother Xiao.
"Hehe, you have to work again these days and collect medicinal herbs, it's really hard." Chu Xiaofeng smiled, took the porridge bowl, and gently patted Wang Ergou's shoulder with his left hand. I didn't expect this guy to be an expert, what dirty work, tiring work, he rushed to do it. What medicinal herbs are difficult to buy, he has to get them by riding hundreds of miles on horseback. This made Chu Xiaofeng and everyone look at him with admiration, and several partial generals in the barracks fought with him even hotly.
"Divine doctor, why did you get up so early?" Yang Hu originally planned to come out to inspect his soldiers, but when he saw Chu Xiaofeng talking to Wang Ergou, he came over to say hello.
"General Yang is early." Chu Xiaofeng walked up to Yang Hu in a few steps and smiled softly.
"General Yang is early, you and Brother Xiao will talk first, and I'll go see if there's anything I can help with." Wang Ergou bowed to Yang Hu and saluted, and then bowed to Chu Xiaofeng, then turned around and ran forward.
"Childe, how is this medicine refined?" Seeing Wang Ergou walking away, Yang Hu leaned in front of Chu Xiaofeng and asked in a low voice, but his attitude became more and more respectful. He had already known Chu Xiaofeng's true identity, and had become Chu Xiaofeng's secret force, waiting for Chu Xiaofeng's orders at any time.
"The experimental drug can be baked today, but I don't know how effective it will be. We can only do our best and obey the fate of God. Chu Xiaofeng sighed softly. With Yang Hu's two hundred elite soldiers, no one dared to make trouble anymore. Moreover, it is much more convenient for officers and soldiers to buy medicinal materials.
"The son should also take care of his health, and retire first." Yang Hu glanced left and right, saw that there were more and more people coming and going, and said in a low voice.
"Hmm." Chu Xiaofeng nodded, answered softly, and turned around and walked into the thatched house. At this time, the poison doctor gave Yu Wenlang a solemn pulse, although the toxins in their bodies were forcibly controlled, they were still spreading slowly, and they still couldn't be taken lightly.
"How are they doing today?" Seeing that the poison doctor gently put down Yu Wenlang's hand, Chu Xiaofeng asked in a low voice. Yu Wenlang saved himself no matter what he said, and he also intended to take him under his command. Therefore, Chu Xiaofeng was the first person who was unwilling to let Yu Wenlang die.
"Hey!" The poison doctor sighed heavily, then got up and motioned for Chu Xiaofeng to come out with him. The two walked outside, and the poison doctor said in a low voice: "Although according to my research, this dragon Gu soup does have a miraculous effect on Huitian poison, but I also told you that this dragon Gu soup lacks a taste of medicinal materials, and it is the legendary Bodhi incense." I also got a piece by chance back then, but now I don't have this medicinal herb."
"So, you can't be completely sure that the efficacy of this decoction will be cured?" Chu Xiaofeng frowned and said lightly.
"The medicinal effect is guaranteed, but the medicinal effect of this linden incense, I still haven't figured out what it does. Now it seems that the improvement of your physique is inseparable from it. The poison doctor stroked his beard and said with emotion.
Thirty years ago, he inadvertently saved a ragged Taoist priest, and the Taoist priest repaid him with this Bodhi incense for saving his life, saying that this object was a sacred relic of the Taoist sect and had the effect of reviving the dead. The poison doctor didn't care at the time, he just thought it was this crazy Taoist priest talking nonsense, but because of the kindness of others, he could only accept it.
After returning home, the poison doctor casually threw the linden into a pile of medicinal herbs. Who knows, a month later, those dried herbs put together with Bodhi incense miraculously turned back to life, grew without soil, took root and sprouted one after another, and some even had leaves and flowers. This discovery made the poison doctor immediately interested in Bodhi incense, and after research, he learned that this Bodhi incense is one of the legendary medicines, according to the records, it really has the effect of reviving the dead.
"Now we're left to fate. Hopefully, the efforts of both of you and me can defuse this disaster. Chu Xiaofeng listened to the poison doctor's words, and his brows soothed slightly, it turned out that this old man was entangled in the medicinal effect of Bodhi incense. Maybe the improvement of his physique is really related to this miraculous medicinal herb.
"There's one more thing I have to explain to you." The poison doctor suddenly looked solemn and said solemnly.
"What's the matter?" Seeing that the poison doctor was so solemn, Chu Xiaofeng was shocked, and he seemed to have guessed what the poison doctor was about to say.
"Although this dragon Gu soup is theoretically fine, the only people who have drunk him are you and me and your friend after all. Now, although this prescription has been improved by me, no one knows what will happen if it is drunk by a fourth person. So, you have to prepare for the worst. The poison doctor said word for word. Every time he said a word, his face became solemn.
"I see what you mean, everything is a risk and an opportunity. Just like when I drank the Dragon Gu Soup, although I had a pockmarked face, I was able to save my life, and even my physique was improved. Chu Xiaofeng smiled slightly, and then continued: "There are only two people in this first batch of Dragon Gu Soup experiments, you can look at it." If they are not delivered, they will still be dead. ”
"Hehe, with Master's words, I have a number of apprentices in my heart." The poison doctor smiled, hurriedly turned around and walked towards the back of the thatched house, and the dragon Gu soup was also out of the pot at that time.
"Yu Wenlang, Yu Wenlang, you kid, don't let this prince down!" Chu Xiaofeng looked at the back of the poison doctor and muttered to himself. This straightforward young man of unknown origin, Chu Xiaofeng likes it from the bottom of his heart, if he follows him, he must be his rare right-hand man.
An hour later, the poison doctor came to Chu Xiaofeng with a bowl of pale green liquid, and said proudly, "Master, the Dragon Gu Soup is done!" ”
"It's been five days, and the development of the first batch of decoctions has finally been completed, you old man really have two hits, hurry up and give them a dose." Chu Xiaofeng was also full of joy and said with a smile. If the effect is obvious, then large-scale production will be carried out immediately.
The poison doctor nodded, walked into the inner room, poured the medicinal soup into Yu Wenlang and the others, and turned around again. But seeing Chu Xiaofeng looking at him expectantly, he said with a smile on his face: "Master, you are too anxious, even if it is an elixir, it will take time to digest." ”
"Ahem, I'm anxious for the teacher. Let's go out and wait. Chu Xiaofeng coughed dryly and said with a smile.
"You kid, this is a mess of concern." The poison doctor couldn't help but laugh and scold. Then he was the first to walk out of the thatched hut, and he wanted to have a good meal, which had tossed him enough in the past three days. Chu Xiaofeng shook his head slightly, his face suddenly froze, he glanced at Yu Wenlang in the inner room solemnly, couldn't help clenching his fists, and said secretly in his heart: You kid has to give this prince a pass!
Qinghe Town, North City Gate. Xu Daoyuan and Huang Gai led a group of state officials to stand there neatly, as if they were greeting someone, their faces were solemn and their attitudes were respectful, which showed that the people who came were extraordinary.
A moment later, a pair of centaurs slowly appeared in everyone's sight not far away. The speed at which they marched was not very fast, but the team of more than a dozen people gave people the momentum of thousands of troops. As the procession got closer and closer, the first person in the lead came into view, and he was seen riding a black horse, dressed in a black official mansion, with a pitch-black grimace mask on his face, which made people shudder, and a long golden knife at his waist flashed dazzlingly. The whole person and the black horse walked forward slowly, like a devouring beast, making everyone present feel that the atmosphere around them was condensed, and their breathing was stagnant.
"Xu Daoyuan, the governor of Qinghe Town, led all the people to catch the god of capture." Seeing the black-clothed man riding into the gate of Qinghe Town, Xu Daoyuan hurriedly bowed down and saluted.
"Xuzhou Mansion is exempt." The man in black said lightly, his voice was a little hoarse, and he couldn't hear the specific age. He waved his hand backwards, and the people behind him suddenly stopped, and a prisoner car slowly drove in from behind the crowd. Everyone's eyes suddenly lit up, and the prisoner in the prison car turned out to be a beautiful woman. The woman was cloaked, her eyes were bright, her posture was natural, and everyone who saw it was distracted.
"This is the first thief of Wolongling, the first flying swallow - Gongsun Jinniang. I will wait for the brothers to rest here for a day before we continue on our way. The man in black turned over and dismounted, and whispered to Xu Daoyuan and the crowd behind him.
"Lord God Catcher is polite, I'll arrange it." Xu Daoyuan saw that the team of people and horses was neat and orderly, all of them were ruddy, their steps were steady, and their bodies exuded a terrifying killing atmosphere. I couldn't help frowning, but I didn't know what was going on in his heart. He hurriedly turned to Huang Gai beside him and said, "Huang Zhutou, why don't you go and escort this heinous prisoner to prison!" ”
"Yes, sir!" Huang Gai led the order to lead the group of men and horses to drive the prisoner cart to the direction of the state capital prison. Watching the prisoner car slowly move away, the man in black let out a sigh of relief, and his expression relaxed on the immature face hidden under the mask. Fortunately, there was no chaos along the way, and after passing through three towns, we will arrive at Yanjing City, and then we will be able to make a successful turn.