Rebirth of the Innkeeper's Wife: She's Not to Be Messed With

Chapter 85 Shadow

Huan Yuechu quietly pushed open the door and stepped into Wen Xingyu's quiet and slightly dimly lit room.

Her gaze was instantly drawn to the lifeless, unconscious figure on the bed.

Looking at that pale face and tightly closed eyes, Huan Yuechu felt as if an invisible hand was clenching her heart tightly.

She slowly walked to the bedside, gently sat down, and reached out her trembling hand to carefully stroke Wen Xingyu's forehead, feeling its unusually cold temperature, her heart filled with deep tenderness.

Huan Yuechu took a deep breath, trying to keep her voice calm, and said softly, "Xingyu, you must hold on! No matter how difficult it is, I will never give up on saving you. Believe me, you will get better."

As soon as she finished speaking, it was as if heaven had heard her prayers, and a miracle happened—Huan Yuechu suddenly noticed that Wen Xingyu's fingers, which had been motionless, trembled slightly.

This subtle movement struck Huan Yuechu like lightning, causing her eyes to widen in disbelief and surprise.

Then, under Huan Yuechu's tense yet expectant gaze.

Wen Xingyu's heavy eyelids began to slowly lift, like a flower that had been dormant for a long time finally welcoming the spring sunshine and slowly blooming.

In an extremely weak and broken voice, she said, "Sister Yuechu... don't waste your energy anymore... I know my condition... it's incurable..."

Huan Yuechu gripped her slightly cold hand tightly, her voice extremely gentle.

"You're finally awake? How can you say such discouraging things? No matter what, as long as there's a glimmer of hope, I will do everything I can to try!"

Lying on the hospital bed, Wen Xingyu's face was as pale as paper. She struggled to raise her head and forced a bitter smile at Huan Yuechu, and slowly said.

"Actually, I know very well that there is no cure for the poison I have been afflicted with, so there is really no need to waste any more effort!"

Upon hearing this, Huan Yuechu frowned instantly, her chest filled with anger. But then she remembered that this was a patient and mentally told herself several times not to argue with her.

With a calm and composed expression, she reassured him, "What nonsense are you talking about! With me here to protect you, no one, no matter who it is, will be able to take you away from me easily!"

However, Wen Xingyu gently shook her head, her eyes revealing deep despair and helplessness, and sighed before speaking.

"This poison was specifically developed for our family. It has existed for a long time and there is no antidote. I originally thought I could avoid this disaster, but I never expected that someone would be so heartless as to use this poison to harm me."

With a look of suspicion, I asked, "Xingyu, how exactly did you find out that this poison was specifically designed to target your family?"

You know, even I only learned this information from that man in black.

She was unconscious at the time, so how could she possibly know these things?

My mind was filled with questions and confusion, since, according to common sense, a person who is in a coma should not be able to obtain information from the outside world.

However, at that moment, Xingyu slowly raised her head, looked at me with a firm gaze, and said softly.

In fact, I had already sensed it the moment the man in black drew his sword.

At that time, although I had a guess in my mind, I was not completely sure.

As for why suspicion fell on our family, there are naturally some clues to be found.

At this point, Xingyu paused briefly to adjust her breathing before continuing her explanation.

First, the formula for that poison was extremely rare and complex, making it difficult for ordinary people to obtain; second, the potency and specificity of its toxicity indicated that it was not an ordinary poison.

Judging from all the signs, there are not many forces that possess such powerful methods and have targeted our family.

Therefore, when I saw the long sword in the man in black's hand, I could almost be certain that they were coming for us.

Hearing Xingyu's clear and logical analysis, I couldn't help but secretly admire her intelligence.

"But I don't know why that man in black is targeting you. You have absolutely no connection to this."

I thought to myself, maybe the man in black took it upon himself to change the original plan.

However, fate's arrangements are always unpredictable, and in the end, everything often returns to its original course...

Huan Yuechu pursed her lips, not wanting to talk about these things, and then changed the subject.

"Even if this poison was indeed specially made for your family, everything in the world has its weaknesses, and there will always be a way to break it."

Even if the chance of success is extremely slim, with only a one in ten thousand chance, I will never give up easily!

Wen Xingyu gazed quietly at the woman's unwavering expression.

Her eyes were as fiery and unwavering as a burning flame, as if no force could stop her from moving forward.

Just as she was deeply moved by this perseverance.

Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps broke the silence inside the room.

Xu Yan rushed into the room like a gust of wind, clutching a rather old and even tattered notebook tightly in his hand.

The notebook's cover was yellowed and the edges were slightly worn, clearly showing the marks of time.

Xu Yan ran breathlessly to the proprietress, handed her the worn-out notebook, and said urgently.

"Look, ma'am! I searched everywhere for clues and finally found this treasure in a corner of an old clinic."

I looked up at Xu Yan, signaling him to speak quickly.

"This notebook contains a very important record—someone once successfully cured this extremely rare and terrifying poison! Perhaps the antidote we need is hidden inside!"

"Who is it? And where is this person right now?" My heart was filled with doubt and anxiety, and I blurted out the question immediately.

The voice unconsciously rose eight octaves, as if trying to pierce through the layers of mist and find the trace of that mysterious person.

Xu Yan opened the notebook and looked at it, a hint of hesitation on her face. "It only records that the person who cured this poison was named Youying, but it doesn't mention where this person is." She then continued.

"However, this book mentions that the Shadow once appeared deep in the Misty Forest, a place full of danger and the unknown."