bookcurios Chapter 111 The Savior in Danger
Chapter 111 The Savior in Danger
Ding Chen's heart seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible hand, and his anxious eyes could not move away from Xiaoxuan's pale face for a moment.
The medicine room was filled with a strong smell of medicine, and the air was so heavy that it was suffocating, as if even breathing had become difficult.
The dim oil lamp flickered with a weak light, shining on Xiaoxuan's bloodless face, adding a bit of desolation.
Outside the medicine house, the villagers gathered together. They did not dare to make loud noises, but just prayed silently, hoping that God would bless this miracle doctor who saved their lives.
To them, Xiaoxuan is not only a doctor, but also a symbol of hope and the guardian of life.
Miss Ma gently wiped the sweat from Xiaoxuan's forehead, and said in a worried tone: "Sister Xiaoxuan is too tired. Maybe it will be fine if she has a good rest." Pharmacist Li stroked his gray beard and frowned: "Rest is important, but Miss Xiaoxuan's body is seriously damaged. I'm afraid she needs medicine to regulate her body." The two of them talked back and forth, and neither could convince the other. Anxiety and helplessness were like an invisible net, covering the medicine house even more depressingly.
Ding Chen stood aside, listening to their argument, feeling extremely anxious. He wished he knew medicine so that he could do something for Xiaoxuan.
"Wait!" Blacksmith Wang's rough voice broke the silence in the medicine room. He walked in quickly, holding a black object in his hand...
Blacksmith Wang held the black piece of iron in his hand as carefully as if it were a rare treasure, his honest face full of anticipation.
"I heard from my father that this piece of black iron came from outer space and can cure all diseases! Maybe it will be useful to Miss Xiaoxuan!" He said in a muffled voice, his dark cheeks flushed with excitement, like a ripe persimmon.
Everyone was stunned when they heard this, their eyes all fell on the inconspicuous piece of black iron. Miss Ma frowned slightly and muttered softly: "Flying from the sky? This is too mysterious..." Pharmacist Li narrowed his eyes and looked at the black iron carefully.
The medicine house was silent for a moment, with only the dim light swaying, reflecting the different expressions of the people.
Suddenly, the black iron in Wang the blacksmith's hand emitted a circle of faint light, and the faint golden light was particularly eye-catching in the dim medicine room.
Everyone exclaimed and took a step back, as if they had seen something incredible.
Pharmacist Li hurried forward, took the black iron from Wang the blacksmith's hand, and looked at it carefully.
Pharmacist Li put the black iron to his nose and sniffed it. A strange medicinal fragrance came to his nose, which lifted his spirits.
He gently scraped off some black powder with the knife he carried with him, and put it in his mouth to taste it carefully. After a moment, his eyes flashed, and he said excitedly: "This black iron contains an extremely precious medicinal ingredient. It can be used to refine a magical elixir. Maybe it can really save Miss Xiaoxuan!"
After saying that, Pharmacist Li started to get busy.
He ground the black iron into powder, added various rare medicinal herbs, and carefully refined the elixir according to the records in ancient books.
The medicine house was filled with a strong medicinal aroma, mixed with the strange smell emitted by black iron, making people feel refreshed.
Time passed minute by minute, and finally, a pill emitting golden light was refined.
Pharmacist Li fed the pill to Xiaoxuan. Everyone held their breath and watched Xiaoxuan's reaction nervously.
After a moment, a hint of redness appeared on Xiaoxuan's pale face, and her weak breathing became even.
Ding Chen excitedly held Xiaoxuan's hand, his eyes moist, and the villagers also showed happy smiles.
"Xiaoxuan..." Ding Chen called softly, his voice trembling.
Ding Chen's voice was as gentle as the spring breeze blowing through the willow branches, low and magnetic. He whispered in Xiaoxuan's ear, recounting the scene of their first meeting. The peach blossoms all over the mountains were as gorgeous as the love blooming in his heart at this moment.
He also described their future life: they would build a small house in the village, plant Xiaoxuan's favorite roses in front of the house, and have a gurgling stream behind the house. They would work from sunrise to sunset and live a life like a fairy couple.
Xiaoxuan lay there quietly, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, like a butterfly about to break out of its cocoon.
Suddenly, her slender fingers moved slightly, as if responding to Ding Chen's affectionate confession.
Miss Ma stood aside, watching this scene, her eyes blurred with tears.
She was deeply moved by this sincere love and was relieved that Xiaoxuan had awakened.
However, this brief warmth was soon broken.
Xiaoxuan's breathing suddenly became rapid and her face turned pale again, as if a mysterious force was preventing her from recovering.
Ding Chen's heart tightened again, and he looked at Pharmacist Li anxiously, "Pharmacist Li, what...what's going on?" Pharmacist Li frowned, his expression solemn, "It seems that an evil force is at work, I have to find a way to suppress it." The atmosphere in the medicine house became tense again. Ding Chen and Pharmacist Li joined forces to launch a silent battle with this mysterious force.
Pharmacist Li kept adjusting the prescription, while Ding Chen used his inner strength to help Xiaoxuan stabilize her breathing. Beads of sweat the size of beans slid down their foreheads, but no one bothered to wipe them away.
After an unknown amount of time, Xiaoxuan's breathing finally stabilized and her complexion gradually regained its rosy complexion.
She slowly opened her eyes and saw Ding Chen's anxious and concerned eyes.
"What's wrong with me?" Xiaoxuan asked weakly.
"You're okay, you're okay." Ding Chen held her hand tightly, his voice choked with sobs.
Xiaoxuan's awakening brought new hope to the village, and laughter and joy echoed in the village again.
However, everyone knows that this may just be the calm before the storm, and new challenges will be waiting for them in the future.
"Ding Chen, look, it seems someone is coming to the village entrance..." Miss Ma pointed in the direction of the village entrance and said with a hint of doubt in her tone.
Ding Chen followed her gaze and saw a young man in gorgeous clothes walking slowly towards him, followed by several followers, with an extraordinary demeanor.
"Who is coming?" Ding Chen felt a little alert.