Chapter 2238: Miao Frontier Youth Fiercely in Love 01

It is said that deep in the southern mountains there is a stronghold called the Miao Thousand-Screen Mountain Stronghold; outside, plants, insects, and snakes are countless, and a poisonous mist envelops it, blocking out the sky and sun.

It is also said that the stronghold hides a secret transmission art; regardless of gender, all are skilled in gu poison, and they are not allowed to leave without cause, being cut off from the world.

Only disciples of the Divine Medicine Lineage of the Nan clan may enter the stronghold every hundred years, and this remains true to this day.

The antagonist Nan Yixing is the sole inheritor of this generation's Nan Family Needle, but because he was not raised in the Nan Family from childhood—instead being raised by his aunt outside—he developed a cruel and vicious nature; whether he saves someone depends entirely on his whim, and he is also highly skilled with poison.

He happened to have compassionate eyes, a Buddha-like appearance, and a red cinnabar dot between his brows that made him look pure and noble.

Moreover, his talent is outstanding.

Returning to the Nan Family, he became the eldest senior brother of this generation's disciples and the heir; everything seemed to be a matter of course.

Thus, Nan Yixing never felt that he had taken anyone's place.

But there will always be someone who thinks so.

The protagonist, Bai Mo, was an abandoned infant picked up by the Nan Family; he became this generation's junior disciple, believing himself to be diligent in studying medicine, with exceptional talent.

Yet because he is not of Nan Family blood, he could never learn the proper Nan Family Needle technique, and he feels resentful.

He originally thought that if he continued to train diligently and become an outstanding figure among this generation's disciples, he could become the heir as an exception.

Who would have expected that Nan Yixing's return would render all his plans futile?

The Nan Family Needle technique and ancient secret prescriptions that he longed for were all sent to him by his master, who coaxed him into studying them.

The story begins when the new generation of Nan Family disciples arrives at the Thousand-Screen Mountain Stronghold to exchange and learn with the villagers.

Nan Yixing leads the team into the Thousand-Screen Mountain Stronghold; Bai Mo meets the protagonist Gong Luoxiao there, who, as the son of the Grand Priest, enjoys high prestige in the stronghold, admires Bai Mo's benevolence as a healer, and pities his unfortunate circumstances.

Just then, strange occurrences frequently happened in the stronghold; the Grand Priest thought an outsider was causing trouble, while Nan Yixing suspected someone was deliberately spreading a poison as virulent as a plague, but before they could clarify, all the evidence pointed to him himself.

Therefore, Nan Yixing was locked by the Grand Priest in the Broken Dragon Cliff Forbidden Grounds; after a near-death experience he finally uncovered the truth and cleared his name.

The deadly poison had already spread throughout the stronghold; even Bai Mo, who considered himself highly skilled in medicine, was helpless, and although gu poison is not divided by family, only the Nan Family Needle and the Nan Family Secret Method can counteract this particular toxin.

The newly appointed Grand Priest Luo Xiao could only ask Nan Yixing for treatment.

Nan Yixing refused to treat the poisoned victims and left the Thousand-Screen Mountain Stronghold alone; Luo Xiao could not bear to see the villagers suffer, so he had no choice but to detain Nan Yixing, even if it meant a fight to the death, to force him to reveal the Nan Family Secret Method.

Two fists can hardly match four hands, let alone the entire stronghold's populace.

In the end, Bai Mo obtained the Nan Family Needle technique under coercion, saved the Thousand-Screen Mountain Stronghold, Nan Yixing was driven out, and he collapsed dead in the poison fog mountain forest.

【What Nan Yixing did not know was that the plague-like deadly poison was secretly plotted by Bai Mo and Luo Xiao, all in order to obtain the Nan Family Needle technique!】

Ling Gun Gun sighed, '【The entire stronghold's people were also fooled by Luo Xiao; truly tragic.】'

【And all of this is because the young master met with misfortune, and the Grand Priest Luo Xiao took charge of the Thousand-Screen Mountain Stronghold, so……】

Jin Chen waited for the next part.

【So you better run! You're going to die!】

Jin Chen started, seeing a dark‑colored iron‑thread beetle burst through the air; he hurriedly dodged and slapped it to death.

But his qi and blood surged, making him barely able to stand.

He caught sight of the people behind the bamboo forest disappearing, sat cross‑legged, and a barrier formed around him; all the iron‑armored beetles slammed into the barrier and piled up in a thick layer of carcasses.

【What's wrong with the original body?】

【Sending you the original body's memories…… transmission successful!】

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The mist of Thousand‑Screen Mountain is so thick you could wring water out of it.

The blue‑stone slab road winds upward, with stilted houses on either side hanging lanterns; their light diffuses in the damp mist, like blood‑soaked xuan paper.

The stronghold gate towers high; the three characters 'Thousand‑Screen Mountain' on the black wooden plaque are somewhat weathered, and when the wind blows, a layer of fine wood shavings flutters down.

Nan Yixing walks at the front, dressed in a plain white traditional Chinese shirt, its collar embroidered with a dark silver 'hui' pattern, the cuffs slightly rolled to reveal a section of cold‑white wrist.

His eyes are lowered, the outer corners slightly drooping, like a bodhisattva gazing down in a temple—compassionate yet aloof.

A vermilion dot on his forehead glows startlingly red, making his complexion look even colder, like white jade.

The villagers' originally noisy voices fell silent the moment he stepped inside.

A few Miao women held out welcoming wine, glanced at him furtively, then quickly lowered their heads, as if fearing they had offended something.

Behind Nan Yixing are the four junior disciples who followed him for this training; although they wear modernized attire, they still retain a hint of ancient simplicity.

Suddenly, a black‑winged gold‑spotted gu insect swooped down from the eaves and straight into the crowd.

"Ah!" Bai Mo stumbled backward, bumping into He Mo Ning, his face turning deathly pale.

He was handsome, but now, frightened, he looked disheveled, his fingers clutching He Mo Ning's sleeve tightly.

Nan Yixing didn't even lift his eyelids, merely saying softly, "Don't panic."

His voice was not loud, yet it was like a bucket of cold water poured over him; Bai Mo immediately bit his lip, forcing himself to stay calm.

He Mo Ning frowned, stepped forward half a step protectively, and said, "Senior brother, this insect came so suddenly that the junior disciple being frightened is understandable."

Nan Yixing finally glanced sideways, his gaze lightly sweeping over He Mo Ning before settling on Bai Mo's face.

That look was not fierce, even rather calm, yet it made Bai Mo's spine chill, and he unconsciously loosened his grip on He Mo Ning's sleeve.

"The welcoming insect does not bite."

Nan Yixing's voice was warm and smooth, yet for some reason no one dared to contradict him, saying, "You didn't hear a single word of what the master said when he arrived."

Bai Mo's fingertip twitched, "... Yes."

"The Nan physician has good eyesight."

The crowd parted, and Luo Xiao walked over slowly.

Chu Wan, who had read the materials beforehand, looked over and exclaimed to Nan Yixing, "Senior brother, he is the son of the Grand Priest."

The visitor wore dark Miao attire, silver ornaments jingling, his eyes sharp as knives, exuding an innate dignity.

The surrounding villagers all nodded slightly in respect.

Luo Xiao approached, but speaking in Chinese he laughed, "Honored guest, you've come far and been frightened—I'm truly sorry."

Bai Mou felt a little embarrassed, shook their head, "It's nothing."

According to the rules, entering the village gate requires drinking the road-blocking wine; doctors, please.

Luo Xiao raised a hand, and two or three village Miao women came forward holding wine bowls.

The liquor was murky and dark, yet it gave off a rich fragrance, a richness never before found in the outside world.

Fan Ruoxi was a drunkard; having drunk too much of the mixed liquor outside, smelling this wine aroma made him a bit unable to walk.

"Senior brother." He glanced at Nan Yixing, somewhat impatient, "Can I drink?"

Of course.

Nan Yixing's expression remained unchanged; they drank first.

After the four senior brothers finished drinking the road-blocking wine, the villagers beamed with smiles and led them formally into the village gate.

Suddenly, a clear silver Bell Signal sounded.

Hearing the sound, the villagers hurriedly looked toward the road entrance.

"How lively!"

The silver Bell Signal chimed lightly, clear as shattered jade falling to the ground.