My Lady Always Lacks Ambition

Chapter 683 - 667: I Like Competing with the Ghost Messenger for People

To take on Quan Jing as a patient, Qin Liuxi’s prescription was meticulous and cautious, since the patient’s body was truly frail and weak. There was no hope of healing him without a detoxification, but at the very least, he needed to be stronger than he is now. Hence, this regimen had to be well thought-out in coordination with his fragile health.

When acupuncture was involved, Qin Liuxi also met with the accompanying Military Doctor Xie, inquiring in detail about the medicines Quan Jing took after being poisoned, including those currently suppressing the effects. Most of what he reviewed were pain-relieving tiger and wolf medicines.

"These are all tiger and wolf medicines, no wonder his body has deteriorated to such an extent." Qin Liuxi shook his head as he looked at the prescriptions.

After some conversation, Military Doctor Xie greatly admired Qin Liuxi’s medical skills. He didn’t expect someone so young to have such profound knowledge of medicine, with some drugs and formulas he had never even heard of.

With a helpless smile about Qin Liuxi’s disapproval, Military Doctor Xie said, "There’s really no other way, the Frost Fire Bone Erosion Poison is extremely aggressive. When it flares up, one wishes they could flay their own skin with a knife. Without the tiger and wolf medicines, the young master wouldn’t survive."

Qin Liuxi then examined the poison recipe provided by the Poison Lady’s lineage, noting the bold use of Chuanwu, which is both toxic and medicinal—appropriate, all things considered.

"When the poisoned arrow hit, was the wound meticulously treated?"

Military Doctor Xie recalled the incident and replied, "It was indeed treated. Thankfully, the arrow went straight through and didn’t remain embedded in flesh and bone, but the poison still reached the marrow. The bones had turned green at the time. Even though we immediately scraped the bone to remove the poison and he took a Detoxification Pill, it was still... alas."

"Good that it was dealt with appropriately, otherwise he may have died from the poison spreading." Qin Liuxi gave a word of praise.

Despite saying so, from the moment of injury to the treatment of the poison and taking the antidote, there was a process. During this process, the Frost Fire poison had already started wreaking havoc. Taking Detoxification Pills was only meant for life-saving delays and did not solve the underlying issue.

"How does the Junior Temple Master plan to administer treatment?" Military Doctor Xie couldn’t help but ask, "Is there a chance for my young master to get over this?"

"It depends on luck." Qin Liuxi briefly explained the treatment plan: to strengthen the body and then find a substance that could counteract and use poison to fight poison.

Military Doctor Xie, who had been accompanying Quan Jing and understood his physical condition better than anyone, asked several questions. Qin Liuxi answered them convincingly, knowing that the worst-case scenario was already apparent.

And Qin Liuxi’s treatment arrangements were as impeccable as ever; even Military Doctor Xie hadn’t considered them with such care and depth.

"With thanks, Junior Temple Master, we will certainly cooperate with your arrangements." Military Doctor Xie gave a solemn bow to Qin Liuxi.

Qin Liuxi wrote down the prescription and the dietary therapy recipe, handed it over, and instructed on several matters before allowing them to leave.

After Quan Jing and the others left, Wang Yuqian found an excuse to stay behind and said to Qin Liuxi, "If you are not very confident, you don’t have to take this patient."

"You’re worried the Quan family will retaliate against me?" Qin Liuxi raised an eyebrow and looked at him sideways, "We’re not close, you don’t need to worry about me."

"Who’s worried about you? I’m concerned it could affect my aunt and cousins." Wang Yuqian jumped up, feeling a bit awkward, touched his nose, and said, "The Quan family has significant influence in the northwest. Quan Jing is the sole heir of his lineage, but he has other brothers from different branches. If Quan Jing were to pass away under your care, how would we handle their demands for payback in the autumn? Generals don’t talk reason; they only understand the language of fists and strength."

Qin Liuxi snorted, "If the Quan family were that hot-tempered, which doctor would dare to serve them—afraid that if one doesn’t get it right one might be crossed out? You’re overthinking."

"And you think they wouldn’t plot against you?"

Qin Liuxi scoffed, "You must have been raised on conspiracies, always thinking about how others might harm you."

Wang Yuqian, frustrated, replied, "You don’t appreciate good intentions. If I wasn’t worried about you getting the short end of the stick, why would I go to such lengths?"

"Why worry about me coming up short? We’re not close!"

Wang Yuqian: "!"

Damn, I really want to smack her, what a nerve!

"Whatever, consider me a meddler." He flicked his sleeve and left.

Wei Xie fanned himself and said, "He does have a point. Generals are often barbarians, who don’t reason."

"They may not reason, but generals have more loyalty than anyone. What he mentioned won’t happen because Quan Jing has been written off as a dead man; it’s just a matter of time," said Qin Liuxi. "Even if that situation did arise, do you see me scared?"

Wei Xie was a bit curious, "Why take on such an uncertain task? Aren’t you afraid of ruining your reputation?"

"Reputation isn’t important to me. It can’t be eaten or turned into gold or incense oil; whether it’s good or bad, I don’t care. It’s this Frost Fire Bone Erosion Poison I’ve never seen before. Now that I have, I’m curious about its antidote or nemesis. If I can develop a poison stronger than it, wouldn’t that make me more formidable than Atupu?"

Got it, so this so-called Priest has stirred your competitive spirit!

"Another thing, I just like snatching people from Lao Hei and the gang. I’m keeping Quan Jing until I figure out a poison that can counter Frost Fire Bone Erosion Poison," Qin Liuxi said with a blink of her eye.

Black Impermanence, on his way here, shuddered for no reason, feeling like he was being targeted.

Wei Xie was a bit speechless; since you have ghostly connections, why go through the trouble of making a life-and-death wager with Mr. Quan? You could just tell him that even with his guts spilled, he wouldn’t die—because you wouldn’t let anyone hook his soul away.

"Is this how you save people? If you protect every serious case like this, wouldn’t it mess up the natural order of life, death, and reincarnation?"

"How could that be? I rescue people by legitimately using medicine. But if the timing is off by just a bit, isn’t it normal to use connections to drag out time? Human world values connections, so does the underworld..."

"It’s Ghost Vein you’re talking about," he interjected.

Qin Liuxi glared at him, "You addicted to nitpicking or what? Anyway, this person’s in my care now. Pulling strings and seeking backdoor favors is normal; I’m not embarrassed."

Wei Xie: I think you’re the one being argumentative. You twist words and shamelessly justify yourself!

Qin Liuxi stood up and went to the backyard, "Come over here, my Ghost Vein has arrived, I’m giving you an official job."

Wei Xie was confused, until he followed her to the backyard where Void unveiled a Black Impermanence in black with a book inscribed "World Peace." Only then did he understand what was going on.

Taking from Black Impermanence a set of Soul Hook Chains and a talisman badge representing his identity, Wei Xie toyed with the chains, quite pleased. With these items, he could move unobstructed in the human world, and even if he met a Heavenly Master, he wouldn’t panic.

Because he was now registered in an Underworld official position—temporarily as a Ghost Messenger!

Hmm, Ghost Vein is indeed alluring!

Black Impermanence, however, made a bitter face. Brought here to deliver soul-hooking tools, how could Qin Liuxi, this ancestor, have arranged for him to keep Quan Jing clinging to life?

"My lord, the lifespan of the Quan Family’s son..."

"Isn’t there a glimmer of hope? When the time comes, just have Lao Pan stall for a bit," said Qin Liuxi. "It’s just talk. You don’t have to stall if you don’t want to. If he dies, a hero who can protect his country and accumulate merit, who knows how many soldiers and civilians will die after him. I’m just worried you’ll be overwhelmed..."

"I’ll convey your wishes to Judge right away," Black Impermanence felt a chill and dashed off.

Wei Xie: Even the mighty and domineering Black Impermanence is just like this, not scary at all!