As Jiang Yanwan's blood slowly infused into Wu Junyao's body, he gradually regained his vitality, but his eyes revealed confusion and uneasiness. When the poison was completely suppressed, he tried to open his mouth, but found that his throat seemed to be blocked by something and he couldn't make any sound.

Jiang Yanwan stared at Wu Junyao, her eyes full of worry and self-blame. "I'm the one who hurt you. Although this method can detoxify, I didn't expect it to have such a side effect." Her tears rolled in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall.

King Jin frowned and looked around the cave, as if he was looking for something. "Where did the detoxification method come from? Perhaps there is a solution in the ancient books." Although his tone was calm, he could not hide his inner anxiety.

"It's an emergency self-rescue technique mentioned in a medical book passed down in my family. It only mentions a few words, and does not record the consequences in detail." Jiang Yanwan's voice was a little choked. She gently held Wu Junyao's hand, hoping to give him some comfort.

At this moment, Wu Junyao suddenly stretched out his hand and gestured slowly in the air, as if trying to convey something. King Jin and Jiang Yanwan looked at each other, and after a moment, King Jin suddenly realized: "Are you trying to say that we still have a mission and can't stay?"

Wu Junyao nodded slightly, his eyes flashing with persistence and determination. Although he was speechless, his indomitable spirit deeply touched everyone in the cave.

"Okay, we won't stop." King Jin patted Wu Junyao on the shoulder, "But your condition cannot be ignored, and we must find a treatment. Yan Wan, do you remember whether the medical book mentioned how to solve this side effect? ​​Even a clue would be great."

Jiang Yanwan concentrated on recalling. After a moment, she seemed to catch a vague fragment. "The book mentioned that the solution to this toxic side effect is an extremely rare herb - echo grass. It is said that it grows deep in the valley and is extremely difficult to find."

"Deep in the valley?" King Jin pondered for a moment. "The situation is urgent now. King Qing will definitely send more people to search for us, but for Jun Yao, it's worth a try. Yan Wan, do you have a description of this herb?"

Jiang Yanwan nodded, took out a yellowed booklet from her bosom, turned to a page, and pointed to a blurry text on it. "This is the description of the echo grass. It is extremely rare and can go upstream and find a way out in a desperate situation."

"In this case, we should act without further delay." King Jin stood up and looked at the darkening sky outside the cave. "We will rest tonight and set out at sunrise tomorrow morning. Yan Wan, take good care of Jun Yao. I will go out to explore and see if I can find some food and information."

As night fell, a faint fire lit up in the cave. Jiang Yanwan stayed by Wu Junyao's side, touching his palm with her fingertips, and a silent exchange flowed between the two. King Jin left the cave quietly, and his back looked particularly determined in the night.

The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight shone into the cave, the three of them simply packed up and set out on a journey to find the echo grass. On the way, Wu Junyao tried to participate in their discussion through gestures and eyes. Although he could not speak, he became the most tenacious supporter among the three.

After several days of traveling through dense forests and climbing over dangerous peaks, they finally arrived at a misty valley. Just as the ancient books said, this place was quiet and mysterious, and the echo grass seemed to be close at hand, yet out of reach.

"That's it." Jiang Yanwan pointed to a foggy area ahead, where a faint green light could be seen. "The echo grass should be hidden in that fog."

"We will search separately, and once we find something, immediately notify each other with flares." King Jin ordered, his eyes showing both anxiety and hope.

Wu Junyao nodded firmly, and then the three of them dispersed into the fog. The world in the fog was like a fantasy, and every step was full of unknowns and challenges. Just when Jiang Yanwan was about to give up, a faint light came into her eyes.

"Found it!" she shouted excitedly. At the same time, a signal flare streaked across the sky, illuminating the entire valley. Upon hearing the news, King Jin and Wu Junyao rushed over. Seeing the echo grass emitting a strange light, they were filled with indescribable excitement.

"Jun Yao, I will definitely be able to cure you this time." Jiang Yanwan gently stroked the grass leaves, her eyes full of determination.

Wu Junyao looked at the two people in front of him, and his heart was filled with warmth and gratitude. Although he couldn't speak, his eyes seemed to say: "Having you is my greatest luck."

Just as Jiang Yanwan carefully reached out her hand to pick the extremely precious echo grass, a low roar suddenly exploded in the mist, shocking the hearts of the three people. In the mist, a pair of dark green eyes flashed like ghost fire and approached quickly.

"Be careful!" King Jin shouted in a low voice, quickly drew his sword and stood in front of Jiang Yanwan and Wu Junyao, looking around vigilantly.

The owner of the eyes gradually revealed his figure. He was actually a huge beast with hair standing up like steel needles. It was as tall as two people and exuded an aura of majesty without anger. The beast's eyes were fixed on the echo grass in their hands, and it was obvious that it regarded them as enemies who were invading the holy land.

Jiang Yanwan's face changed slightly, and she whispered to King Jin and Wu Junyao: "This kind of guardian spirit beast is difficult to deal with with ordinary means, but I have a way." As she spoke, she took out a small jade bottle from her sleeve, which contained several tiny poisonous insects. These poisonous insects, which she carefully cultivated, can sense and influence the emotions of living things.

"Stand back." She whispered, then slowly opened the bottle cap, flicked her finger lightly, and a poisonous insect flew silently into the beast's nostrils.

The change happened almost instantly. The ferocious beast suddenly stopped, and the hostility in its eyes gradually dissipated, replaced by a kind of confusion and bewilderment. Its body was no longer tense, and its huge head even drooped slightly, as if it was hesitating whether to continue the attack.

Jiang Yanwan took this opportunity to whisper to the beast, using the subtle connection established by the insect to try to communicate with it. "Powerful guardian, we have no ill intentions, we just need this herb to heal our friend. Please allow us to take it."

Surprisingly, the beast seemed to understand her words. It slowly stepped back a few steps, making way for the Echo Grass, with a hint of approval in its eyes.

"Thank you." Jiang Yanwan nodded slightly to the beast, expressing her gratitude. Then, she quickly and carefully picked the echo grass, and the strange light swayed gently in her hand, as if carrying the joy of life.

After completing all this, the three of them quickly left the foggy area, fearing to disturb the benevolent guardian. When they reunited, their eyes revealed the relief and gratitude of surviving the disaster.

"It was a close call." King Jin breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the echo grass in his hand, with hope in his eyes. "With it, Jun Yao, you will recover soon."

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