Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 433 Another Heart-Eating Gu!

"Since you two are aware of the existence of the Ink Pavilion, you should also know that in these past few decades, the Ink Pavilion has become restless and divided in its people."

Old Feng sighed.

He mentioned things from decades ago, tentatively bringing up the name of Mo Ge. It was clear that these two knew about it, and they weren't surprised at all.

Since that's the case, there are some things we might as well tell them.

"The current deputy head of the Ink Pavilion, Lu Tianhua, is currently recuperating at the Feng residence."

His health is deteriorating day by day, and as a result, some people in the Mo Pavilion are now getting restless.

I originally intended to take Elder Lu to the capital, firstly to see if we could find an imperial physician to treat his illness, and secondly to try and establish connections with the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion to see if the old Duke could intervene and reorganize the Mo Pavilion.

After all, decades have passed since the old pavilion master passed away, and some people in the Ink Pavilion are no longer someone that Vice Pavilion Master Lu can control, especially given his current state…”

Old Feng said this with a helpless expression.

Lu, the deputy pavilion master, was selected as the deputy pavilion master when General Gu was still alive. He was young, but he was proficient in both literary and military arts, and he was also righteous and generous.

He enjoys the support of many members of the Mo Pavilion.

At that time, the people of Moge were very united. Business, dockwork, river transport and other businesses flourished, and the power was enormous. Everyone worked together towards a common goal and fought against external enemies, and the development was booming.

However, ever since Vice Pavilion Master Lu began to show signs of illness more than a decade ago, some people have gradually started to have designs on him.

As a result, problems arose in each of the branch offices.

For example, the Yang family, who once managed river transport, were inexplicably wiped out and killed on the canal.

Mr. Jin, once hailed as the deputy pavilion chief's strategist, has disappeared...

Each and every one of these incidents is heartbreaking.

In particular, he discovered that in recent years, some people had begun to covet his brine salt field, and he didn't know if they were competitors or someone within the Ink Pavilion who couldn't stand to see him doing well.

Everything left him feeling utterly exhausted.

In particular, Vice Pavilion Master Lu's health deteriorated rapidly as a result, and it was becoming increasingly apparent that...

"Vice Pavilion Master Lu? He's not in good health. What about the Pavilion Master?"

Gu Yuanen was puzzled. He had always heard people mention Vice Pavilion Master Lu, including his grandfather when he talked about the Mo Pavilion, where he only mentioned the Vice Pavilion Master. Could it be that the Pavilion Master of the Mo Pavilion doesn't care about anything?

Old Feng was taken aback, then sighed, "The former Pavilion Master was General Gu! After his death, our Ink Pavilion has been without a Pavilion Master, and Deputy Pavilion Master Lu has been in charge of affairs ever since."

"Cough------" Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyue couldn't help but cough.

She had always thought that Moge and the Gu family were partners, and that her great-grandfather had saved them and helped them establish Moge.

Later, when my grandfather brought it up, he didn't mention the Pavilion Master.

So, it turns out!! My great-grandfather was the sect leader?!

Seeing the surprised looks on Gu Qingyue and the other person, Old Feng came to his senses. "When the old general got old, he handed over all the affairs to Vice Pavilion Master Lu. After the old general passed away, no one in the Mo Pavilion wanted to elect a new pavilion master."

At that time, everyone was grateful for the great kindness of the Pavilion Master, so they discussed not to choose another Pavilion Master, but to wait for the possibility that a descendant of the Gu family might be willing to become the Pavilion Master someday.

"I see".

Gu Qingyue and the other person exchanged a glance, understanding each other perfectly.

"Could you please take me to see Vice Pavilion Master Lu?" Gu Qingyue thought that she had learned enough and it was time to meet the Vice Pavilion Master of the Ink Pavilion.

"Of course, please," Old Feng said excitedly. He had just been pondering whether it was appropriate to ask Gu Qingyue, though she was a minor miracle doctor, to treat Old Lu, as she was a descendant of the old general.

Unexpectedly, it was Gu Qingyue who brought it up first.

Of course he was happy.

Putting aside the matter of the Ink Pavilion, just the fact that Gu Qingyue was a little miracle doctor filled him with hope.

The two followed Feng Laoqi through a maze of twists and turns, finally arriving at a very inconspicuous house in the backyard—a hidden underground room.

Deputy Pavilion Master Lu was placed here.

It was different from the dark and gloomy room that Gu Qingyue had imagined.

This dark room was very large and fully equipped with all the necessities of life; it was comfortable and clean.

What's most special is that natural light can still shine through this dark room.

It's comfortable, warm, and dry, without the dampness and musty smell of a typical dark room.

very nice!

Gu Qingyue was certain that it was the work of a master!

This is already two underground floors, yet they managed to bring in sunlight while keeping it well hidden from the outside; that's quite remarkable.

"Miss Gu, please," said Mr. Feng, leading the two to the bedside.

Gu Qingyue looked up.

The bed was covered with a soft, comfortable blanket, and under the blanket was a emaciated old man with gray hair and a very weak breath. He was lying with his eyes closed, seemingly unconscious.

Meanwhile, Mr. Feng's grandson, Feng Shuyan, was sitting quietly by the bed, meditating.

He was taken aback when he saw the group enter, and blushed when he saw Gu Qingyue's face.

He nodded to the group without saying a word, as if afraid of disturbing the patient in bed.

Gu Qingyue and Gu Yuanen nodded politely in response.

Seeing Feng Shuyan walk away, Gu Qingyue immediately went forward and placed the medicine box on the small table by the bedside.

Fifteen minutes later, Gu Qingyue finished taking the pulse and began to frown and ponder.

He was barely breathing, his blood and energy depleted to the extreme, his skin an unnatural grayish-white...

Gu Qingyue thought of something and checked the pulse again.

This time, she took a longer time to examine the pulse.

On the way here, Gu Qingyue had already asked about Vice Pavilion Master Lu's symptoms before and after his illness, which is why she was a little puzzled at this moment.

Suddenly, his pulse jerked violently a few times, and Vice Pavilion Master Lu's lips trembled slightly, as if he were in great pain.

Gu Qingyue felt a sense of relief, but then a nameless fire rose in her heart!

They've been poisoned by a Gu! And it's the same Gu as the Qin family's, the Heart-Eating Gu!

In addition, he was also poisoned by a strange poison.

She guessed that if it weren't for Vice Pavilion Master Lu's strong internal strength, he would probably be dead by now.

Gu Qingyue clenched her fist and exhaled a breath of stale air.

She observed Vice Pavilion Master Lu quietly for a few seconds before standing up.

She picked up her medical kit and gestured for the three of them, including Old Feng, to come outside with her to talk.

"Elder Feng, when did Vice Pavilion Master Lu first show the symptoms you mentioned?" Gu Qingyue asked Elder Feng as soon as she stopped outside.

Old Feng recalled for a moment, "About nineteen years ago, I remember around that time, Vice Pavilion Master Lu went to Jiangnan."

He also brought Mr. Jin and a few others with him.

That was the time Mr. Jin mysteriously disappeared, and Vice Pavilion Master Lu suffered from vomiting and diarrhea for unknown reasons.

Mr. Jin? Gu Qingyue's heart skipped a beat.

But now is not the time to dwell on that.

"Ever since returning from Jiangnan, Vice Pavilion Master Lu's appetite has suddenly become very poor. We invited the most skilled physician in the pavilion at the time, Dr. Chai, but he couldn't diagnose the problem either. We had no choice but to go to Elder Wen of Medicine Valley. Elder Wen mentioned that he suspected poisoning, but after trying many antidotes, the effect was minimal..."

Gu Qingyue pondered for a moment and then understood.