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Qin Zhenzhen responded to the imperial physician at the Imperial Physician
Hospital, asserting that while she didnât possess an Immortal Pill at the moment, she remained confident in her ability to acquire one with a stroke of
luck.
Her quest led her deep into the heart of Mount Daling, where she quickly located two Immortal Pill plants. Regrettably, she had already depleted both of them for her needs.
Upon receiving Qin Zhenzhenâs message, the imperial physicians collectively displayed concern. In the remote mountainous region within Meijiang Prefecture Cityâs jurisdiction, the landscape teemed with valuable medicinal herbs but also harbored significant peril. Not only were there ferocious beasts and the worldâs deadliest snakes, but the area was also tainted with a subtle yet pernicious miasma that could poison unsuspecting victims. The odds of survival for anyone venturing in were slim, yet Qin Zhenzhen seemed to mention it nonchalantly.
Before the imperial physicians could formulate a more viable solution, they were summoned by the Empress Dowager herself.
As expected, the Empress Dowager pressed them to procure an Immortal Pill.
Their current recourse was to earnestly explain the formidable challenges inherent in obtaining such a rare and elusive elixir.
However, upon hearing the imperial physicianâs explanations, the Empress Dowagerâs demeanor underwent an abrupt transformation.
âBring Miss Qin here!â
A brief interval later, Qin Zhenzhen was summoned once more for further interrogation.
She reiterated her previous statement, âI have indeed exhausted all the Immortal Pills in my possession. I used them to craft several types of potent remedies, each of which boasts remarkable efficacy. Hence, our supply of painkillers is quite limited.â
âI acquired these Immortal Pills deep within Mt. Daling, and they tend to appear simultaneously. If you happen to be fortunate, unearthing them wonât prove too challenging.â
âYet, luck remains an indispensable factor in this endeavor.â
âI must emphasize that Iâve ventured there on three separate occasions since then, yet I havenât encountered them again.â
âIâve come to realize the Immortal Pill possesses a remarkably versatile range of applications, proving miraculous in almost any medicinal concoction.â
âAs of now, I still possess three painkillers. One has already been taken by the Empress Dowager, leaving two remaining.â
As Qin Zhenzhen spoke, she produced one of the pills.
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowagerâs countenance darkened noticeably.
Initially, Qin Zhenzhen had offered a glimmer of hope, only to then bluntly reveal that there were only two of these extraordinary painkillers left.
Nevertheless, she carried on, seemingly unfazed by the Empress Dowagerâs expression, and presented another pill formula.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âThis formula corresponds to the pill Iâve created specifically for the Empress Dowager. After consuming it for approximately six months, it will completely alleviate your headaches, Empress Dowager, with no likelihood of recurrence thereafter.â
âI invite the imperial physician to inspect it.â
Imperial Physician Yang accepted the formula with a noticeable tremor in his hand.
The formula retained its complexity, comprising 24 medicinal ingredients, and, just like the painkiller recipe, necessitated the inclusion of two sets of male and female components, in addition to the elusive Immortal Pill. Empress Dowager inquired, âWhat is your assessment of this recipe?â
Imperial Physician Yang replied hesitantly, âThis pill formula is remarkably intricate, and, well⦠it hinges on obtaining the Immortal Pill, which is a rather challenging endeavor.â
Upon hearing this, Empress Dowager couldnât suppress her frustration and slammed her hand on the table, exclaiming, âRegardless of its difficulty, we must procure it! Otherwise, what purpose do you serve?â
Imperial Physician Yang shot a resentful glance at Qin Zhenzhen and continued, âEmpress Dowager, please compose yourself. I will certainly dispatch someone to search for it.â
âBut, in my opinion, Miss Qin has already embarked on this quest once. With her as our guide, we could potentially locate it much more swiftly.â
He couldnât help but contemplate dragging Qin Zhenzhen into the situation, knowing that if they failed to secure the Immortal Pill, she would not escape the consequences.
However, to his surprise, Qin Zhenzhen sneered, remarking, âImperial Physician Yang, are you suggesting that you personally intend to venture into Mount Daling in pursuit of the Immortal Pill?â