Chapter 1222: Chapter 942: Poison Doctor Unrivaled 3 (Five Thousand) (Part 3)

When she woke up, she found herself lying on a bamboo bed. The room was simple and elegant, with a faint medicinal fragrance in the air.

She frowned slightly and tried to sit up. The movement of her head pulled on her wound, causing her face to twist in pain.

Where is this place? 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

The unfamiliar surroundings instinctively made her want to explore. It was only when she got out of bed that she realized her underwear had been completely changed as well. Feeling the fabric, it turned out to be better than what she was originally wearing. In an instant, she thought of something and stood up to walk to the door, but before she reached it, the room door was pushed open from the outside, and two maids dressed in white walked in. They were startled to see her standing there.

"Oh, you’re actually awake? Xia He, quick, go get the Valley Master, the girl is awake."

"Girl, the injury on your head isn’t light. Are you still feeling dizzy? Do you see double images?"

If moments ago she was only guessing, now she could say with certainty where this was.

"I’m fine, thank you for saving me."

"No need to be so polite, girl. We aren’t the ones who saved you; it was our young master. It was quite a coincidence. That day, our young master chose not to take the water route but walked through the mountains and found you. You were bleeding profusely at the time and remained unconscious for three days. Are you feeling weak and powerless all over now? Your complexion is still very pale. After the Old Valley Master examines you soon, you can start nutritional supplements. Such a beautiful girl, you must avoid excessive blood loss causing anemia; otherwise, it may affect your menstrual cycle. By the way, has your period arrived?"

Jiang Xue’s cheeks turned hot, and she nodded, "It has." Then she hesitantly asked, "Is this place... still Snow Wolf Mountain?"

Chunyu nodded, her brows and eyes filled with deep smiles, "You’re the girl who lives on the mountain, right? We recognized you at a glance. It’s because our young master knows you that he brought you back. Not everyone gets our young master’s help. What’s your name? I’m Chunyu, and that was Xia He. We helped you change your clothes. Girl, not only is your skin fair and your figure good, but most importantly, your face is incredibly ethereal and beautiful!"

"Uh," such a naked compliment made Jiang Xue extremely embarrassed. Meanwhile, she wasn’t surprised that they recognized her.

Snow Wolf Mountain is quite large, but due to the status of the Wind Valley Valley Master in Beijing, people flock here every year seeking medical advice and treatment. So, her business thrives, not just due to old customers from Prefecture City, but also patients who come here seeking medical treatment. However, the Valley Master doesn’t treat everyone’s illness; there’s a child outside receiving guests, and only those with difficult illnesses get brought inside the valley for treatment. Of course, if the treatment is successful, the patient must pay an absolute price to leave.

As for those insignificant patients, they are all driven away. That’s when Jiang Xue feels her opportunity arises; she accepts anyone, without picking or refusing them. Initially, people were skeptical about her due to her young age, but later, when she accurately diagnosed their ailments, everyone decided to give her a try, and surprisingly the results turned out well. As a result, most people who sought the Old Valley Master ended up coming to her.

Over the years, she may have earned only five thousand taels, but she spent most of the silver on buying medicine and making medicine pills. Her medicine pills are sent to Beijing to be sold, and that’s how the cycle gets going. Therefore, it’s no surprise that people from Wind Valley recognize her.

Despite being neighbors for so many years, she never visited them, which doesn’t mean they never inquired about her. She doesn’t know Qinggong or Inner Strength, but everyone inside the valley is quite skilled!

If her knowledge of Wind Valley comes from the original novel, then their knowledge of her must be from practical investigation.

Soon after, a spirited old man with white hair and youthful features, walking with swift steps, rushed in like the wind. He seemed to be only fifty or sixty years old; despite his age, he wasn’t hunched at all and was quite tall, standing at seven feet high. When he saw her, his eyes squinted in laughter.

"Hello, young lady. After all these years, we finally have the chance to meet. I’m Shui Yuntian, and this is Wind Valley. And you, what’s your name? We’ve always known you exist but never knew your name!"

Shui Yuntian was indeed from the Shui Clan.

She quickly stood up and performed a junior’s bow to him, "Hello, Grandpa Shui. I’m Jiang Xue. Thank you for your care all these years; otherwise, I’d never be able to earn money."

"Hey, I didn’t do you any favors. It’s money you’ve earned with your own skills. But I’m curious, there were four of you at first; how come after five years, only you’re left? Living alone in the mountains, don’t you feel lonely? And raising so many poisonous creatures,"

See, he’s well aware of her background, even knowing she raises poisonous creatures.

She grinned, "They went to Beijing to make their way, we’re all ambitious kids, we can’t be stuck here for life."

"And what about you? Why didn’t you go?"

"I like it here: the scenic mountains and rivers and the money to earn. I won’t leave, they can work hard ahead, and I’ll never run out of money; it’s pretty good."

Shui Yuntian stroked his whitening beard, seeming very satisfied with her remarks.

"Our Snow Wolf Mountain is indeed a blessed place; you recognize its value, girl!"

Jiang Xue smiled shyly, "Thank you, Grandpa, for saving my life; if it weren’t for you, I fear I might"

"The one who saved you wasn’t me, it was my grandson. You haven’t met him yet, right? When he returns the day after tomorrow, let’s all have a meal together,"

Jiang Xue couldn’t stay to impose, "It’s proper. If you don’t mind, Grandpa, you’re welcome to visit my place."

Shui Yuntian stroked his beard again, seemingly reminiscing, looking at Jiang Xue, very unabashedly.

"Will you make that roast chicken for me once?"

Jiang Xue was first stunned, then widened her eyes suddenly, "So Grandpa, you are the thief we’ve been unable to find out..."

It’s funny to talk about it. Over the years, Jiang Xue has made a lot of delicious dishes at home but has had them stolen several times, thinking an eagle might have taken them away at first. But even putting them inside the house led to them disappearing too. She suspected Wind Valley people given the proximity, especially since they would cross near her place on their way to the Sky Secret Garden, but she had never found evidence, and it remained unresolved.

Now, with Shui Yuntian’s unintentional confession, Jiang Xue found it both amusing and helpless, "Grandpa, I wouldn’t mind saying if you want to eat it. There’s no need to"

"It’s no fun that way; such ’stolen’ delicacies are the ultimate cuisine. Honestly, your skills, girl, are fantastic. My wife doesn’t have your cooking talent; she keeps craving more of your dishes. Rest assured, the delicacies you’ve lost over the years will be repaid with my favor. Should you ever need my help, just say the word, no questions asked!"

Jiang Xue waved her hands, "Grandpa, you’re too polite; it’s not anything valuable, no need,"

"Since he’s made the offer, don’t be so courteous with him. Rarely does this old man have moments of goodwill; not taking advantage of it would be foolish. You look quite savvy; how are you so oblivious?"

The sudden male voice stunned Jiang Xue. As she raised her head toward the sound, she saw a handsome man in white, elegantly as if walking out of a painting, displaying a celestial aura. A name appeared in her mind...