Chapter 145: The Final Treatment

“The Intellect Brain is so disgusting. It was hard enough to get Boatmen to respawn, and the one I got is a Master Artisan who has never built a ship.” Mo Xiaobai shook his head gloomily. He hoped to use Chen Hao at least to supervise the construction of ordinary civilian ships for a while.

“There do not seem to be any Shipyard items for civilian ships in Yan Province, and even around Daye Marsh, there are no Instances that produce similar items. Qing Province does have them, so you could let Fatty go and buy one with his own money.”

Thinking of a solution, Mo Xiaobai immediately told Chen Hao to go with Li Ji and enter the village to rest, then he made a Player Communication to Fatty.

“Bro, what’s up? Do you have a problem?”

Fatty answered the communication in less than three seconds after the alert sounded. Hearing his slightly out-of-breath voice, Mo Xiaobai smiled and asked: “So early on the warhorse?”

“Of course! My warhorse is eating well and getting fat at night, so it needs to be walked out early in the morning. You calling me so early must mean you have something to do, right?”

“Yes, there is a small matter.”

“To you, brother, it’s small, but for me, it might be a big deal. What exactly is the situation?” Luyu seemed to still be on his warhorse, and a neighing sound of the horse mixed into his voice.

“Do you remember when I asked you to find a White Qilin Horse?”

“Of course I remember. Oh, I get it. This time there is a new target, right? I always knew this day would come. My Mulberry Garden is almost ready, so I have some time to do something else.”

“Yes, it’s an Instance near you. The specific location is a lonely island called ‘Thousand Finger Peak’ in Penglai. You can go ask around. There is a self-created Instance in that island, and the activation method is…”

Mo Xiaobai told Fatty an Instance information he knew from Qing Province in his previous life. After giving the general details, he told Fatty his purpose: “The reward for this mission is quite rich. It includes a Fishery Item and a Small Shipyard Item. Keep the Fishery Item for yourself, and once you get the Small Shipyard Item, sell it to me. I need it here.”

“Small Shipyard? Oh, is that related to the Tower Ship you sold me last time?” Fatty naturally thought of that Jiangdong Warship he had gotten from an Instance. He then nodded: “No problem. I’ll settle my affairs in the Territory and then depart. If things go smoothly, I can get it done within three days. I’ll contact you once I get the item.”

After going through this plane experience for so long, Fatty was very different from what he was a few months ago. He spoke more confidently and had his own analysis.

Mo Xiaobai trusted Fatty very much, so he didn’t say any more useless words. After saying goodbye, he hung up the communication.

However, just as he finished the call, he heard the sound of hooves near his ears.

He looked up and realized that Bai Hualin had arrived.

Glancing at the female Heroine in red on the horseback, Mo Xiaobai spoke: “Are you leaving?”

“Yes, I’m going to check out the Great Song Dynasty. I also need to think carefully about the Mohist School matters. Since I am going to do it, I will definitely do my best.” Bai Hualin pulled her horse to a stop and responded.

After hearing her words, Mo Xiaobai nodded approvingly: “I really appreciate your attitude. When we first met, your attitude while welcoming guests in the pharmacy was exactly like this. I wish you success, and I also hope to find an Ally like you.”

“Ha~ Great God, stop flattering me. After all, the one who benefits in the end is you, right?”

Bai Hualin breathed out a laugh and flicked the whip in her hand: “Let’s go. See you next time. Maybe this Heroine will be even more famous than Great God. Jia~”

Watching Bai Hualin ride away on her horse, Mo Xiaobai smiled and turned back to his manor to eat breakfast.

However, today itself might have been a busy day. He had only sat down with his mother and Little Dot to eat two buns when Dong Yiyi, whose face hadn’t been seen for a while, rushed in: “Village Head Mo Xiaobai, Village Head Mo Xiaobai! My sister asked me to call you over. She is ready to give Old Master Zheng the final treatment.”

Dong Zhen was going to give the final treatment to Old Master Zheng?

Hearing Second Miss Dong say this, Mo Xiaobai forgot to finish his breakfast and immediately stood up to walk out of the manor: “Thank you for telling me. I will rush over right now.”

Zheng Xuan’s serious illness had always been a great worry for Mo Xiaobai.

The Nine-Fragrance Pill could sustain life, but it could not cure the root cause. Calculating the time, the effect of one pill was probably reaching its end.

Performing the final treatment now, without taking a second pill, was undoubtedly the best timing.

Rushing quickly to the Dong Family, Mo Xiaobai saw Guo Yuan pacing back and forth outside the courtyard before he even entered. He walked quickly into the small yard: “Brother Zini, how is Duke Kangcheng doing?”

“This morning, I was serving my master a meal. His face changed quite drastically. Physician Dong said we cannot drag this on any longer. Whether he can be saved depends on today.”

“Can’t we take another Nine-Fragrance Pill?”

“Physician Dong said that although the Nine-Fragrance Pill seems to extend life, it is actually harmful to people. For us strong people, it might be fine, but since my master is of advanced age, taking another Nine-Fragrance Pill might make it impossible to save him once that day comes.”

Guo Yuan seemed quite panicked, and his voice trembled as he spoke. He absolutely did not want to see his master pass away like this, even though he clearly knew deep down that Zheng Xuan was indeed very old.

“Right now, we can only trust Physician Dong.”

Hearing Mo Xiaobai say this, he too began to worry in his heart. Since Zheng Xuan had never appeared in the plane in his previous life, whether he could be saved was truly an unknown.

But he could not panic now. He walked slightly closer to the outside of the bedroom door. Immediately, a strong fishy and stinky medicine smell hit his nose, causing him to frown: “Zini, do you know how Physician Dong is treating Duke Kangcheng?”

“It seems like a herbal bath, but a little different.” Guo Yuan shook his head. If he really knew, he would have treated the old man himself instead of waiting until now.

As time passed, the fishy smell inside the room became even stronger.

It gradually drifted outward until the entire courtyard could smell it.

This kind of foul smell obviously was not a good sign, and Mo Xiaobai started to frown deeply.

However, just as Mo Xiaobai was thinking about whether to push the door open and take a look, a weak low groan suddenly came from inside the room: “People outside, don’t just stand there. Go boil water quickly. Later we need to wash Duke Kangcheng’s body.”

The owner of the voice was none other than Dong Zhen.

Although her voice was exhausted, Mo Xiaobai heard a hint of relaxation in it. It was like a physician who had just finished a successful surgery and was stepping off the operating table.

“Good, good, we will boil the water right now.”

Although he did not know how Dong Zhen managed it, at least her meaning was very clear right now.

Zheng Xuan was saved!

“Zini, don’t stand there like a statue. Come over and burn the firewood. I’ll go fetch water.” Mo Xiaobai pulled Guo Yuan, who was still standing there, and immediately started working.

Guo Yuan only realized what was happening later as he walked toward the woodpile. His face gradually showed wild excitement as he picked up a piece of firewood.

My master is saved!

Thinking of this, Guo Yuan started burning the fire much faster. When the hot water was boiling on their side, Dong Zhen’s voice came out again: “Everyone come in. Duke Kangcheng is basically safe now.”

Safe now!

Upon hearing Dong Zhen admit it in person, Guo Yuan ran faster than a Rabbit. He pushed the door open and saw his master lying in the medicine tub.

His face was no longer as pale as it was in the morning; it already had some rosy color.

Mo Xiaobai followed Guo Yuan inside. He first looked at the old man who seemed to be falling into a deep sleep, then he turned to look at Dong Zhen: “You worked hard. Are you okay yourself?”

At this moment, Dong Zhen had sweat dripping from her forehead. She seemed barely able to stand, leaning against the wooden tub, looking very exhausted.

She shook her head slightly and pointed to another medicine tub on the other side: “Help Duke Kangcheng over there. Wipe him down carefully with warm water, then soak him for three hours. He will recover by tomorrow morning.”