Blossom in Adversity

C89. The Matter of Yingshan Pass.

Chapter 89: The Matter of Yingshan Pass

The Wu family believed in shedding blood without shedding tears. Wu Yong, being the only male heir in his generation, was truly pampered by the women of the family when they showed affection, and truly pushed to his limits during training.

When he realized he had been manipulated, he was filled with anger, not just for himself but also for the Wu family. Therefore, although he knew that certain things were happening, he chose to turn a blind eye to them, and though he knew the consequences would be severe, he felt a sense of satisfaction.

But at this moment, he felt a slight sense of unable to lift his head up, not because he thought he was wrong, but because his sense of dignity as a man felt diminished.

Gu Yanxi got up and walked towards the door, and Wu Yong instinctively called out, "Sir!"

Gu Yanxi ignored him, opened the door and made a gesture, and soon Shao Yao appeared outside the door.

"Go check on him," Gu Yanxi commanded.

Shao Yao was not wearing her veil, and seeing such a face at night would probably startle anyone. Wu Yong was a normal person, and he took a step back in fear. But he quickly regained his composure, walked forward a few steps, sat down at the table, and extended his hand, "Thank you, Physician."

Shao Yao didn't care about Wu Yong's attitude, but his subsequent actions made her feel a little pleased. She sat down on the other side and held his wrist.

After a moment, Shao Yao asked him to switch hands. After a careful examination, she frowned but didn't speak.

Wu Yong, feeling a glimmer of hope, said, "Please, Physician, speak your mind. I can take it."

Shao Yao spoke directly, "General Wu, has your sexual performance been smooth recently?"

For a man, this was a question that touched on his pride, especially when asked by a woman. For a moment, Wu Yong didn't know how to respond and looked to Gu Yanxi for help.

Gu Yanxi stood with his arms crossed and said, "She is the physician."

Wu Yong swallowed hard and replied, "There were no issues before, but about two months ago, I started experiencing... difficulties."

Shao Yao nodded, "Do you have two very thin black lines on your groin area?"

Wu Yong was taken aback and shook his head, "I haven't noticed before."

"Then please check now. If they are there, it could be a confirmation of the diagnosis."

Upon hearing this, Wu Yong didn't hesitate and quickly went to check. It was better to lose face than to lose his life.

There was a rustling sound behind the screen, and Gu Yanxi watched Shao Yao look bored as she stared at the lamp, shaking her head helplessly. Most women would be embarrassed in such a situation, but she seemed unaffected, which made others feel uncomfortable.

Soon, Wu Yong returned with a sense of urgency, "Yes, there are two, one on each side, very thin and long."

As the lines were growing longer to places he couldn't see, if it weren't for the physician's reminder, how could he possibly have noticed the two black lines on his body, which didn't seem to bode well?

"Well, that confirms it," Shao Yao looked up at Gu Yanxi. "It is poison."

"Can it be cured?" Gu Yanxi inquired.

"It can, but it's a bit troublesome," Shao Yao scratched her head in frustration. "This poison is called Black Spider Silk. In order to detoxify it, we need to use a specific poison as a bait, or else it won't work. Can you contact the master? I remember he created this poison."