Bai Ran ignored them, checking Wu Cai's pulse.
"Miss, have you studied medicine?" Li Zhong asked as Bai Ran took the pulse.
She lifted Wu Cai's arm and felt it a few times, "Only a little."
"His arm is dislocated, and he has several broken ribs. Lay him down."
Upon hearing she knew medicine, everyone quickly and gently laid Wu Cai on the ground, squatting quietly to the side.
Dozens of burly men squatted around Bai Ran, watching her administer acupuncture motionlessly, very well-behaved.
"Crack."
Bai Ran set Wu Cai's bones, gave him a pill, and removed the needle. She slowly stood up.
"He's alright. Carry him in to rest."
Only then did Bai Ran notice the group of men squatting around her, their eyes shining.
"Miss! Thank you so much!" Li Zhong grabbed her hand, almost in tears with gratitude.
"Yes, thank you so much!"
"Miss Bai's medical skills are truly superb!"
"Much better than that Zhao Yu Tong fellow!"
Bai Ran quietly withdrew her hand. A group of strong men eagerly crowded around, leaving Bai Ran somewhat flustered.
Shi Tian laughed uncontrollably in the spatial realm, his body convulsing.
He never imagined Bai Ran would experience this day, hahahaha!
"It was nothing, really. Just a small effort," Bai Ran said helplessly, surrounded by the crowd.
Li Zhong seemed to sense Bai Ran's discomfort. "Disperse, disperse! Don't frighten Miss Bai."
Hearing this, they quickly scattered and apologized to Bai Ran sheepishly.
"We're sorry, Miss. The military camp is full of rough men, we must have caused you trouble," Li Zhong said, rubbing his head apologetically.
Bai Ran shook her head to indicate it was fine, then walked to an empty corner and left.
"Miss Bai left?"
"It must have been because we scared her."
"Was I too excited just now?"
The soldiers felt a pang of guilt, then slumped back onto the ground, falling silent. They were truly hungry.
Bai Ran, having left, used a divine artifact to conceal her presence and began to scout the entire border region.
"General Zhao's appetite has been getting worse lately, he can barely swallow food. What can be done?"
A woman with a fiery figure said, carrying a large bucket of food containers.
"Indeed, General Zhao's health is declining day by day," another equally alluring woman chimed in with a sigh.
General Zhao was their pillar of survival here on the border. If he were gone, their lives would become much harder.
Zhao Kang's health had problems?
Bai Ran followed the direction the two women had come from and found herself before a large golden tent.
She tiptoed inside. The soldiers within were all spirited and radiant.
"Why is it all vegetables today! How is anyone supposed to eat this!"
"Who made this! Call them over!"
A soldier angrily overturned the food onto the ground and yelled at a nearby maid.
The maid, flustered, ran out. Soon, the cook arrived.
The soldier pointed at the food on the ground and cursed, "What is this! Fit for dogs!"
The cook looked at the scattered leftover food on the ground and knelt down trembling. She carefully picked up the food, her heart aching.
Grain was already scarce on the border, and their remaining meat was insufficient. How could they waste the little vegetables they had?
Her hands shaking, she began to eat the fallen food.
As she ate, tears streamed down her face. The saltiness of her tears, mixed with the food, seemed to make it even more delicious.
"You old fool, you're so strange, eating food off the ground. Hahahaha!"
The soldier watched the cook shoveling the scraps into her mouth, laughing unrestrainedly.
"Look at you! Like a dog!"
The maid stood quietly to the side, averting her gaze with an expression of pity.
"Bad news! General Zhao has fainted!" another soldier rushed out to report.
"What!"
He kicked the cook aside and followed the soldier.
Bai Ran watched everything unfold before her, suppressing her anger, and followed.
Zhao Kang lay on the bed, his face pale. He looked critically ill and close to death.
"Doctor, how is the General?" the soldier asked urgently.
The doctor covered Zhao Kang with a quilt and shook his head sadly.
"General Zhao has little time left. Take good care of him."
The surrounding soldiers' faces turned pale. They bit their lower lips, unable to believe it.
"How could this happen..."
"Is your medical skill lacking, you quack!"
The soldier fiercely grabbed the doctor's collar and was about to strike him, but others intervened.
The atmosphere in the tent was oppressive. They cast a deep look at Zhao Kang and then departed.
After everyone had left, Bai Ran slowly sat by his bedside, took his hand, and felt his pulse.
After a long moment, Bai Ran frowned deeply.
How could this be...
Zhao Kang had been poisoned by the Illusion Grass?
Illusion Grass poison could cause extreme personality changes. Even those who were usually gentle and kind would become aggressive and violent, acting like madmen, after taking this poison.
Furthermore, the poison only needed to be taken once to cause the patient to lose vital energy daily, leading to a mysterious death years later.
Bai Hanfeng's letter... Illusion Grass poison... the missing Bai Hanfeng and Bai Xiu...
Bai Ran instantly grasped the only possibility. She clenched her fist, her eyes sharp and cold.
With a flick of her wrist, a sixth-tier detoxification pill appeared in her hand.
After administering the antidote, Bai Ran silently infiltrated the grain storehouse of Zhao Kang's army camp again.
She cleared it out, leaving nothing but bare earth.
"Little one, that Zhao Yu Tong has gone into the dungeon," Xiao Zi transmitted to her.
Bai Ran acknowledged and hurried towards the dungeon.
In the dungeon.
"Bitch! If you dare, come out!" Zhao Yu Tong's eyes blazed with rage.
Fang Tianhui, within the barrier, made a funny face, "Nyah nyah nyah, if you dare, come in."
Zhao Yu Tong stomped her feet in anger. Damn it!
Where did this damned barrier come from!
She had finally found out that woman was captured today to be presented to her father. She hadn't expected her to dare to escape, and to even knock her out!
Even Bai Zhan Tian had been rescued.
Zhao Yu Tong had intended to capture someone close to her to use as leverage, forcing her into a trap. She hadn't expected to be hindered by a mere barrier.
Qin Mu Bai watched their childish behavior and shook his head.
Compared to them, he was truly mature.
Bai Zhan Tian sat to the side, warily watching Zhao Yu Tong.
Actually, it wasn't that Fang Tianhui was doing it on purpose. It was simply that they couldn't get out of the barrier.
Bai Ran saw the scene as soon as she arrived.
"Miss Zhao, are you... performing opera?" Bai Ran walked over, looking at Zhao Yu Tong with amusement.
"You bitch! You're finally out!" Upon seeing the newcomer, Zhao Yu Tong drew her long sword and swung it.
Qin Mu Bai panicked instantly. Zhao Yu Tong was at the first level of Golden Core!