Chapter 571: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 571: Subjugation (2)
The golden beast clearly understood Mo Yan's intentions. It moved over to the wooden basin and drank eagerly, the sound of its gulping echoing through the forest.
The basin was soon emptied, and the beast seemed satisfied. It squinted its golden eyes and extended its rough tongue to lick the bloodied wounds on its abdomen.
Licking wounds is a common method for animals to heal, as their saliva contains natural anti-inflammatory properties. Animals also have a stronger self-healing ability than humans. Unless the injury is fatal, they usually heal on their own with some rest.
Although the golden beast's injuries were severe, they were not life-threatening. Its thick skin had provided good protection and cushioning, preventing fatal damage.
Seeing that it couldn’t reach the wounds on its back, Mo Yan felt a pang of sympathy. Overcoming her fear, she cautiously approached with the three-seven powder. When the beast’s licking motion stopped and it fixed its piercing gaze on her, her heart raced, almost leaping from her throat.
Fortunately, the golden beast soon resumed licking its wounds, unintentionally exposing its back to Mo Yan.
Observing the continued bleeding from its back, Mo Yan bit her lip and took out a clean white cloth, soaking it in the wooden bucket, wringing it out, and summoning her courage to gently wipe the wounds on the beast's back.
The golden beast seemed indifferent, continuing to lick its abdominal wounds. However, Mo Yan could clearly feel its body tense up when she touched it.
After half an hour, with three changes of water and the use of an entire packet of three-seven powder, Mo Yan had finally treated the numerous wounds on the beast’s body, stopping the bleeding.
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With the formidable and still dangerous golden beast before her, Mo Yan breathed a sigh of relief. She took out another packet of three-seven powder, placed it in a cloth bag, and hung it around the beast’s neck. Her tone was light and encouraging, “Your wounds are numerous and deep. This medicine is for you. You can hold it in your mouth and lick the wounds. For places you can’t reach, you’ll have to wait for them to heal on their own.”
The golden beast seemed unsure, tilting its head awkwardly and pawing at the bag hanging around its neck. Ultimately, it did not remove the bag.
Seeing that she had done everything she could, Mo Yan decided to leave. She cleaned her hands, stored the bucket and basin in her space, and reminded the golden beast, “This place is relatively safe. It’s best not to fight until your wounds are fully healed. If you wish to seek revenge, you can always do so later.”
She smiled and waved goodbye to the golden beast, then walked down the mountain, step by step, while the beast watched her quietly.
On the way down, Mo Yan suddenly remembered that the Liu family and the others did not know that the rest had safely returned to the village and were likely anxiously heading this way.
Realizing this, she quickly turned around and headed back in the direction she had come from. After about half an hour, they met up.
Mo Yan briefly explained the situation, not mentioning the later events but expressing concern that they might have taken a wrong turn and encountered the golden beast, which was why she had come to meet them.
The group accepted her explanation without suspicion and was relieved that only a few had been injured without any fatalities. They continued their journey down the mountain, chatting and laughing.
Suddenly, a wild chicken erupted from the underbrush, squawking in alarm. Many birds perched on the treetops took flight, causing chaos throughout the forest.
The group halted, exchanging worried glances. Liu Tinglan, frightened, huddled between Mo Yan and her father, her voice trembling, “Is it… is it another beast targeting us?”
Others also considered this possibility, drawing their bows and knives, and scanning their surroundings warily, fearing another predator might emerge.
Mo Yan felt a chill in her heart. This kind of disturbance was likely caused by a beast. She hoped it wasn’t as formidable as the golden beast, as that would make it difficult to ensure everyone's safety without revealing her space.
As everyone remained on high alert, Mo Yan, with her keen senses, detected rustling noises coming from a nearby thicket. She widened her eyes, fixating on the source, and there, amidst the green foliage, she spotted a pair of familiar, beautiful golden eyes…
After a bumpy journey, the royal convoy arrived at the Phoenix Mountain Palace as the sun set. By the time the last carriage was settled in a newly built tent near the palace, the moon was already high in the sky.
In the side hall of the palace, the accompanying ghost doctor, with focused attention, was taking Prince Chu Heng’s pulse. After a while, he withdrew his hand and stroked his beard, saying, “Your Highness is not in serious condition. You’re just a bit fatigued from today’s journey. Rest well for the next two days. There’s no need for the herbal decoction or acupuncture.”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ruiyuan's tense expression softened, and he felt a temporary sense of relief.
Seeing the prince’s anxious demeanor, Chu Heng’s face showed a gentle smile, “Xiangzhang, cousin is fine. You should go back and rest early tonight. Tomorrow is the first day of the autumn hunt. Cousin is counting on you to excel and make a good impression!”
Xiao Ruiyuan’s eyes flashed with complexity. He had already said he wouldn’t participate in the autumn hunt. His cousin’s words seemed to be an attempt to keep him away and avoid implicating him. However, his cousin didn’t consider that if he left, those who saw him as a thorn in their side would likely target him, making his situation worse.
At this point, unable to dissuade his determined cousin, he could only assist him in fulfilling his wishes and ensure he left without regrets.
As Xiao Ruiyuan left the palace and looked at the cold moonlight, he let out a barely noticeable sigh. He was about to return to his tent when the ghost doctor hurried over, “Young Xiao, come here. I have something to discuss with you.”
Xiao Ruiyuan frowned slightly, clearly unsure of what the ghost doctor wanted, but he followed the doctor to a secluded spot.
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