Chapter 43: Forty-three, Golden Cicada Herb Chapter 43: Forty-three, Golden Cicada Herb Song Yan Ning nodded, “I can temporarily control the Gu Worm and prevent it from harming Grandma Qin, but to draw the worm out, I need a specific herb.”
“What herb?” Mr. Qin looked at Song Yan Ning urgently. As long as it could cure Yuqing, no matter how difficult the herb was to find, he would try his best to find it, even if it meant dispersing all the Qin Family’s wealth.
“Golden Cicada Herb, but that herb can only be found in the Miao Border,” Song Yan Ning stepped forward, placed her hand on He Yuqing’s wrist, and examined the condition within her body.
After a moment, she withdrew her hand, “Grandma Qin, I’ll now remove the needles for you.” She had used her Inner Strength to temporarily seal the worm, so Grandma Qin would not have another episode for half a year.
“Mhmm.” He Yuqing looked at Song Yan Ning with a gentle smile, her eyes filled with fondness. Such an outstanding child, at such a young age, she already possessed such remarkable Medical Skills; her future achievements were sure to be extraordinary. The thought that in the future, many boys might be attracted to her talent made her worry for her grandson. Fortunately, Xiao Shen had been betrothed to her since they were little, which gave her grandson the advantage.
“Lisheng, do you know the exact location of the Golden Cicada Herb?” Mr. Qin had just asked Yang Lisheng, who had not heard of the Golden Cicada Herb. If it were not for witnessing Song Yan Ning’s Acupuncture Technique, he would have doubted the existence of such a herb. After all, Yang Lisheng was a renowned figure for his Medical Skill in Beijing, and it was hard to accept that the much younger Song Yan Ning could surpass him.
“The medical texts only mention that the Golden Cicada Herb grows in lands with extreme yin,” Song Yan Ning said, as she disinfected the silver needles and placed them back into her needle bag. She really wanted to make a trip to the Miao Border; there was a Spirit Grass there that she particularly needed. Only, at her current age, her grandparents definitely would not agree to her traveling to the Miao Border alone.
“Lands with extreme yin?” Mr. Qin frowned. He had heard of such places but had never seen one.
“If I could go to the Miao Border, I should be able to find the Golden Cicada Herb. I do have some understanding of its growing conditions, it’s just…” Song Yan Ning glanced at Yang Lisheng, her expression showing a touch of difficulty. If only Grandpa Qin could persuade my grandpa.
“No, you’re too young, it’s too dangerous to go to such a place.” Yang Lisheng knew what Song Yan Ning meant. Xiao Ning was the most important person to him and his spouse, how could he possibly let her go to such a dangerous place. Moreover, she was only seven years old; what if she was abducted or something happened, how would he and his spouse cope thereafter?
Mr. Qin nodded in agreement. He very much hoped to find the Golden Cicada Herb to save Yuqing, but Song Yan Ning was just a child. How could he allow a child to undertake such a risk to save his wife? He had been to the Miao Border, and it was full of dangers – he barely made it back alive, let alone a child.
“Xiao Ning, Grandma Qin thanks you for your kind intention, but she doesn’t want you to go either; it’s too dangerous there,” He Yuqing said, taking Song Yan Ning’s hand and patting it gently.
“Grandma Qin can send people to accompany me, then it won’t be dangerous,” Song Yan Ning said with a playful smile, her eyes twinkling mischievously. She really wanted to go to the Miao Border.
Mr. Qin’s eyes lit up as he looked towards Yang Lisheng, waiting for his decision. He felt that Xiao Ning’s suggestion was quite good; he could arrange for several experts to protect Xiao Ning and ensure her complete safety.
Yang Lisheng didn’t speak and thoughtfully considered the feasibility of this idea. Sending someone with Xiao Ning was indeed a good solution, but Xiao Ning was so young, he truly felt uneasy.
After a long time, Yang Lisheng looked up at He Yuqing, a hesitant look in his eyes. He Yuqing’s father and his father had been fellow disciples, and he would certainly feel uncomfortable if he didn’t help, especially since it involved He Yuqing’s life. However, he also didn’t want Xiao Ning to take such a risk.
“We will discuss this matter with my spouse before making a decision,” Yang Lisheng said after hesitating for a long time. He couldn’t make this decision alone.
Li Meixiang heard footsteps and turned her head to see Song Yan Ning, Yang Lisheng, and Mr. Qin walking out. She smiled at them, “Is Mrs. Qin all right?” With her husband and Xiao Ning, He Yuqing’s illness was definitely not a problem. She had great confidence in their Medical Skill.
Yang Lisheng approached Li Meixiang, a serious look on his face, “Meixiang, I have something to discuss with you.”
“Alright!” Li Meixiang stood up. She rarely saw her husband with such a grave expression; could it be He Yuqing’s illness was beyond him and Xiao Ning to cure?
“Mr. Qin, let me arrange a room for you,” Mr. Qin offered to Yang Lisheng. He knew this decision was a difficult one to make, and he was unsure what he would do in his place.
Yang Lisheng shook his head, “Meixiang, Xiao Ning wants to make a trip to the Miao Border to find the Golden Cicada Herb for Mrs. Qin. Only the Golden Cicada Herb can cure Mrs. Qin.”
“What?!” Li Meixiang and Liu Shanyue standing by expressed shock. Xiao Ning going to find it? She’s so young! Isn’t this just a joke?
“Grandma, Grandpa Qin will send people to protect me, you don’t have to worry, I’ll be safe,” Song Yan Ning spoke up. She had to seize this opportunity; otherwise, she wouldn’t know when she could visit the Miao Border again.
She knew that her trip to the Miao Border would surely worry her grandparents, but it was related to her cultivation. To break the Seal within her body, she needed to establish her Foundation quickly and become stronger.
“No! You’re just a child; how can you go to such a dangerous place?” Li Meixiang opposed the idea without a second thought.
Song Yan Ning walked to Li Meixiang’s side, took her hand, and shook it while acting coquettishly, “Grandma, please let me go, pretty please! I’ve never traveled far before; I promise to behave and stick close to the uncles who are coming along.”
Li Meixiang, feeling helpless and heartbroken, rubbed Song Yan Ning’s hair, “Xiao Ning, it’s not that Grandma won’t let you go, it’s just too dangerous there.” Xinxin brought Xiao Xue and Xiao Li to famous historical sites or overseas for vacation every summer, and as kids of the Song Family, this was Xiao Ning’s first time venturing far from home.
Yang Lisheng, seeing Song Yan Ning’s eager expression, felt a pang of heartache as well. “How about I go with Xiao Ning?” He genuinely felt uneasy about sending Xiao Ning alone.