Chapter 66 Lin Yuexi goes into the mountains to look for medicine for Lu Cheng

“Alright, Zhao Ge, I’ll trouble you then! Also, these days, I’ve been thinking about how to improve Lu Cheng’s leg recovery…” Lin Yuexi said.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Lin Yuexi got on her bicycle and returned to Qinghe Village. Zhao Gang naturally had other things to do and didn’t return with her. Besides, she was afraid that people would see them and gossip.

When Lin Yuexi returned home, Lu Cheng was still reading in the master bedroom. When he saw her come in, he quickly put down his book and said, “Yuexi, you were gone for so long. Did something happen tonight?”

“No, I just got some exercise…” Lin Yuexi said, thinking to herself, nothing could escape Lu Cheng’s notice. He was indeed someone who had been in the army.

Lu Cheng stared at Lin Yuexi, his eyes filled with concern and doubt. “Yuexi, I know you have your own plans and abilities, but it’s best to go to the black market less often. I’m worried about your safety.”

Lin Yuexi’s heart warmed. She walked over to Lu Cheng and sat down, gently taking his hand. “Lu Cheng, don’t worry, I’ll be careful. I’m doing this for a better future for us.”

Over the next few days, Lin Yuexi kept an eye on Zhao Gang’s news while searching online in her space for herbs and methods that could help Lu Cheng’s legs recover quickly. She found out online that a rare herb might grow in the nearby deep mountains. If combined with Ganoderma lucidum and ginseng, it would have a miraculous effect on nourishing the body and clearing the meridians. She decided to go to the mountains.

Before going to the mountains, Lin Yuexi made thorough preparations. She brought some common tools and self-defense items, and she also informed Lu Cheng of her whereabouts. She told him to take care of the two children at home and continue his rehabilitation training.

Lu Cheng was very touched to see her going to such lengths for his legs. He told her not to go, but how could Lin Yuexi listen to him? Besides, as a former special agent and assassin from the future, this was a small matter that couldn’t possibly pose a challenge to her.

The depths of the forest were quiet and secluded. Ordinary hunters and villagers rarely ventured into this area. Even when she dug for wild Gastrodia elata a few times before, she hadn’t gone this deep. Lin Yuexi carefully discerned the direction, looking for traces of the herb. Along the way, she relied on her keen observation skills and her accumulated knowledge of the wilderness to avoid many potential dangers.

Finally, in a hidden mountain valley, she discovered the few herbs she had been dreaming of. Just as she was about to pick them with joy, she suddenly heard a faint sound of footsteps and a low growl.

Lin Yuexi, alert, tightened her grip on the dagger in her hand and slowly turned around. She saw a large wild boar slowly emerging from behind the bushes. Its eyes flashed with a fierce light, clearly angered by her intrusion into its territory.

Lin Yuexi’s heart tightened. She stared intently at the wild boar, her muscles tense, entering a state of high alert.

The wild boar seemed to be enraged by her actions. It pawed the ground with its front hooves, making a dull sound, then charged at her.

Lin Yuexi dodged to the side, easily avoiding the wild boar’s first attack. She knew that wild boars were powerful and had thick skin. She couldn’t face them head-on. She had to find their weakness.

She used the surrounding trees as cover, constantly changing positions, luring the wild boar to charge blindly and drain its energy.

After several missed attacks, the wild boar became even more frenzied. Its attack speed and force increased.

Lin Yuexi seized the opportunity. When the wild boar charged at her again, she took a step forward towards a large tree beside her. Using the tree trunk’s elasticity, she leaped high, and the dagger in her hand plunged fiercely into the wild boar’s back.

The wild boar cried out in pain, but it didn’t retreat. Instead, it was even more aggressive.

Lin Yuexi didn’t dare to slack off. She knew she had to finish it quickly, otherwise, if she ran out of energy, the consequences would be unimaginable. She moved quickly around the wild boar, constantly looking for another chance to attack.

Suddenly, she noticed that when the wild boar turned around, its abdomen would be briefly exposed. Without hesitation, she charged forward, her dagger piercing forcefully towards the wild boar’s abdomen.

This time, the dagger sank deep into the wild boar’s body, blood spurting out. The wild boar struggled for a few moments, gradually losing its strength, and collapsed to the ground.

Lin Yuexi, panting heavily, wiped the sweat from her face. Looking at the dead wild boar, she secretly rejoiced that her skills were still there, and she was grateful that for the past ten months, she had been nourishing her body with spiritual spring water and various medicinal herbs, making her stronger and able to deal with such a large wild boar.

After resting for a while, Lin Yuexi carefully picked the few precious herbs and put them in the backpack she was carrying. She carefully checked the surroundings, making sure there were no other dangers. After looking at the wild boar lying on the ground, she waved her hand and put it into her space.

Then, Lin Yuexi felt a little tired. She went into her space and used spiritual spring water to cook a bowl of millet porridge. After drinking it, her spirits immediately recovered.

Lin Yuexi then left her space and walked down the mountain. When she returned home, Lu Cheng was already sitting in his wheelchair, anxiously waiting at the door. Ziyan and Xiyun were playing a game of rolling hoops that Lu Cheng had made for them in the courtyard.

When Lu Cheng saw Lin Yuexi return safely with her backpack, his heart finally settled. “Yuexi, you’re finally back. I was worried sick.” Lu Cheng said, his eyes full of concern.

Ziyan and Xiyun were happy to see their mother come back. They ran up to her. “Mom, you’re finally back! Dad was worried about you…” Ziyan greeted her.

“Mom, don’t go into the mountains next time. Xiyun is scared…” Xiyun ran over and hugged Lin Yuexi’s leg.

“Yuexi, you’re finally back. I was worried sick.” Lu Cheng said, looking at her.

Lin Yuexi smiled and touched her children’s heads. Then she looked at Lu Cheng, her eyes filled with tenderness. “Don’t worry, I’m fine. And I actually found herbs that can help your legs recover.” She said, shaking her backpack.

In the following days, Lin Yuexi began to carefully prepare the herbs for Lu Cheng according to the methods she had learned online. She also combined it with some massage techniques to help Lu Cheng absorb the medicinal effects.

Every day, she would spend a lot of time on Lu Cheng’s legs, massaging them while chatting with him and encouraging him to persevere.

Lu Cheng cooperated fully with Lin Yuexi’s treatment. He was filled with anticipation for the future.

Under Lin Yuexi’s meticulous care, Lu Cheng gradually felt some subtle changes in his legs. The areas that had been numb seemed to be regaining sensation. Lu Cheng was overjoyed. He grabbed Lin Yuexi’s hand and said excitedly, “Yuexi, I can feel my legs are different. Am I really going to stand up again?”