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Chapter 312 The Three Who Disappeared

The group followed them into the thatched hut, which was cramped and poorly lit.

But you can see a person lying on the bed, staring at the ceiling with their eyes open, but their eyes are lifeless.

There was another boy and girl sitting at a wooden table. When they saw people come in, they only turned their heads slightly to look at them before looking down at their hands in a daze.

At a glance, Zhou Wei recognized them as Jiang Nianxing and Jiang Nianmei.

And who is on the bed?

Shen Shuqing sat down and took the person on the bed's hand to check their pulse.

But as she touched him, her expression changed, and she turned to look at Jiang Zao in shock.

"Xiaozhao, how did you treat this person?"

Jiang Zao remained calm: "Senior sister, this child lost too much blood after being injured. I used your thousand-year-old spiritual herb to keep him alive, and later I prescribed some formulas to replenish his qi and blood."

Zhou Wei noticed Shen Shuqing's shock and asked in a low voice, "Is there a problem?"

Shen Shuqing didn't answer, but pulled Zhou Wei's hand and placed it on the child's pulse, letting her feel it herself.

Zhou Wei was puzzled, but when her fingers touched her pulse, her heartbeat paused for a moment.

This child has no pulse!

Moreover, the skin Zhou Wei touched was ice-cold, not at all like a living person.

But the person on the bed had their eyes open and was breathing evenly.

This is...this is really too bizarre!

Zhou Wei's heart pounded. Even though she knew this was an illusion, she couldn't help but feel a sense of dread.

She blocked everyone's view and peered over the child, trying to see if his pupils were normal.

To her surprise, as soon as she approached, the child blinked his left eye and winked at her.

Zhou Wei was taken aback, then felt relieved.

So it was you, Master!

I was almost scared to death.

Zhou Wei patted Shen Shuqing's hand, signaling her to calm down.

Shen Shuqing was confused, but at this moment she could only trust Zhou Wei. Jiang Zao asked with a worried look, "Senior sister, is there something wrong with this child?"

At the doorway, Little Tiger was also peeking in and straining his ears to listen.

Shen Shuqing said, "Just as you diagnosed, he seems to have damaged his brain and doesn't recognize people anymore. In this situation, no amount of magic medicine can make up for it. We can only take good care of him and perhaps he can live a few more days."

Jiang nodded, looking regretful.

It's truly heartbreaking that such a healthy child has become a living dead.

"Senior sister, take a look at these two too."

Shen Shuqing then went to the wooden table to take the pulses of Xiaohu's older brother and sister. Even though she was mentally prepared, she was still startled.

Although both of them had pulses, the beats were so low that she almost couldn't feel them.

If a normal person's pulse is like this, they are already on their deathbed.

How come these two children seem to be in good health?

"How is it?" Zhou Wei asked.

Shen Shuqing hinted, "It's only slightly better than the one in bed."

After saying that, she gestured for Zhou Wei to try it out, and Zhou Wei nodded after feeling her pulse.

He was certain of one thing: why Yuanxing had taken Jiang Nianmei's body and the seriously injured Jiang Nianxing with him when he fled for his life.

These two people didn't look like living people or dead people; they seemed more like some kind of puppets.

It must have been that evil monk Yuanxing who used some secret method to turn the two of them into this state.

Zhou Wei was therefore wary: Could Yuanxing have used this secret method on Abbot Jin?

Xiao Hu walked in at this moment, looking anxious, and asked, "How are my older sisters, my older brother, my younger brother, and my younger brother?"

Jiang Zao replied, "Their physical condition seems to have improved, but their spirits are still the same. Xiao Hu, I'm afraid their illness won't get better anytime soon, so you'll have to work hard."

Xiao Hu didn't cry or make a fuss, he just nodded, looking dejected.

When the group came out of the thatched hut, Jiang Zao was still instructing him on how to take care of the patient.

Shen Shuqing then asked Zhou Wei in a low voice, "These children are acting very strangely. They usually fall and hit their heads, but it doesn't get this serious. If I weren't a doctor, I would suspect that they've lost their souls."

Indeed, if you lose your soul, you lose your life, so of course you lose your soul!

Zhou Wei turned around and glanced inside the room; the youngest child was still lying motionless on the bed.

But she knew the child would soon be different.

Because when no one was paying attention, Zhou Wei placed the life-saving hair from her ear onto the child.

Master, Buddhism teaches cause and effect, while Taoism teaches following one's heart.

Whichever one it is, it has to work and help me out!

Zhou Wei silently recited in her heart.

The three followed Jiang Zao back to Zhengshan Academy, and this time they did not encounter any invisible walls to stop them.

After successfully reaching the top of the mountain, the group parted ways at the archway and returned to their respective lodgings.

Zhou Wei opened the dormitory door, only to find that Jiang Yueli had moved all her belongings out.

Thinking of going out to find someone to ask what happened, Shen Shuqing came looking for him.

“According to the rules of Zhengshan Academy, academy disciples do not live with other disciples,” Shen Shuqing glanced at the princess’s empty bed, “You have been expelled from Class A, so she will naturally have to move out as well.”

"It's just strange that even if they're moving, they should at least tell you."

Shen Shuqing knew about the relationship between Jiang Yueli and Zhou Wei. On the surface, they were master and servant, but in reality, they were so close that they were practically inseparable.

No matter how outrageous Zhou Wei's words and actions were, Jiang Yueli would always stand up for her.

Zhou Wei looked at Shen Shuqing with a smile: "Yes, she should have said hello. You know this, but she didn't. Why do you think that is?"

Shen Shuqing was taken aback when she heard this, but then she realized what he meant.

Either this "Jiang Yueli" hasn't woken up, or she's like her senior brother Wan Qianliang.

Or perhaps, this "Jiang Yueli" is not the eldest princess at all!

Judging from Zhou Wei's reaction, the latter is more likely.

"Where are Tan Lin and Zhu Qi?"

Zhou Wei shook her head, indicating that she didn't know where the three people had gone.

In the current illusion, even Yuanxing and the abbot's golden statues have appeared, but the eldest princess, Tanlin, and Zhu Qi are nowhere to be seen, which is really strange.

"Are you free right now?" Zhou Wei asked.

Shen Shuqing's thoughts were in disarray, and she nodded casually, "Yes, what do you want to do?"

"Come with me to find Ji Zhengyao. The timing is just right."

Shen Shuqing didn't understand what "perfect timing" meant, but she knew that Zhou Wei and Jiang Zao had gone to see Ji Zhengyao today and said they would see each other again tomorrow.

It's getting dark now, but it's not even tomorrow yet.

Is it inappropriate to visit Ji Zhengyao at this time?

"It's precisely because it's unsuitable that it's good."

As Zhou Wei spoke, she walked towards where Ji Zhengyao lived, and Shen Shuqing quickly followed behind.

The two arrived at Ji Zhengyao's door. Shen Shuqing wanted to knock on the door, but Zhou Wei stopped her.

"Classmate Ji, are you there?"

It was very quiet inside, and no one responded.

"Ji, I've already told the teacher that you'll be attending class tomorrow. Don't forget!"

At that moment, a voice finally came from inside: "Thank you for your help, Zhou. I will go to class now."

"That's good then, we won't bother you any longer."

Hearing this, Shen Shuqing was taken aback. Didn't you say you were looking for someone? Why are you leaving after only a few words?

Just when she thought Zhou Wei was really going to turn around and leave.

Zhou Wei suddenly gathered her strength in her feet and kicked the door open!