Chapter 62: The Truth Triumphs Absolutely

The energy fluctuations emanating from the medical clinic grew increasingly intense, as if something were about to break through its shell.

Jiang Yu and Qu Wanqing exchanged glances, their eyes free of any hesitation, and quickly ran toward the ward.

A sense of tension surged like a tidal wave. The once familiar fragrance of medicinal herbs in the clinic now turned chaotic and pungent, filling the air with an unsettling aura.

Seeing this, Apothecary Sun hurried forward to stop them, but was frightened back a few steps by Jiang Yu’s sharp gaze, his lips trembling as he dared not approach again.

Running to the door of the ward, Qu Wanqing’s hand paused on the doorknob.

She took a deep breath, feeling the cold metallic touch beneath her palm.

At this moment, her heart was in turmoil, a tangle of various emotions interweaving within her.

Fear, curiosity, worry...

All sorts of emotions collided in her mind, leaving her momentarily unable to decide.

The cold sweat beading on her forehead stood out sharply under the dim lighting.

The surrounding darkness seemed to come alive, like countless invisible hands tightly gripping her heart and mocking her hesitation.

Sensing Qu Wanqing’s abnormality, Jiang Yu gently grasped her hand, offering silent encouragement.

Feeling the warmth of Jiang Yu’s palm, Qu Wanqing’s heart steadied somewhat.

She raised her head to meet Jiang Yu’s resolute gaze, as if finding infinite strength.

"Wanqing, let's do this together." Jiang Yu’s voice was deep and powerful, acting like an anchor that smoothed the ripples in Qu Wanqing’s heart.

Qu Wanqing nodded slightly. Hesitating no longer, she pushed the ward door open abruptly...

"What... what is this?!"

Qu Wanqing shoved the ward door open, and the sight before her made her gasp.

In the center of the room, on an antique wooden table, sat a glowing jade box, surrounded by various talismans and herbs, while an oppressive fragrance filled the air.

The surface of the jade box was carved with intricate patterns that seemed to tremble slightly, leaping before her eyes as if endowed with life.

"What... what is this?!" Qu Wanqing blurted out, her voice sounding exceptionally clear in the silent room.

She felt her heartbeat roar like a deafening drum, every hair on her body standing on end. A chill rose from the base of her spine and spread upward along her back.

Jiang Yu followed closely behind. His gaze swept rapidly across the room, a flash of surprise crossing his face before quickly returning to calm.

He walked over to Qu Wanqing and said softly, "Wanqing, this might be the key to unlocking all the secrets." His words were like a warm flame, igniting hope in Qu Wanqing’s heart.

Qu Wanqing took a deep breath and slowly reached out, her fingertips touching the surface of the jade box.

In an instant, she felt a warm energy radiate from the jade box. The surrounding air seemed to freeze, and everything else became calm and peaceful.

Her heartbeat gradually returned to normal, and she felt an unprecedented sense of relief and liberation.

"We did it!" Qu Wanqing’s eyes shone with excitement. She picked up the jade box, feeling a strange texture in her palm as if she held the secrets of the entire world.

She turned to look at Jiang Yu, her face beaming with a victorious smile. A profound sense of achievement welled up within her, making her feel as though she had conquered the entire medical clinic.

Jiang Yu pulled Qu Wanqing into a tight embrace, their bodies pressed close as they shared each other's warmth.

He lowered his head and murmured in her ear, "Wanqing, you are truly amazing." His words were filled with love and praise. Qu Wanqing’s cheeks flushed slightly, her heart brimming with sweetness as everything around them grew cozy.

They savored their own private moment in this place full of secrets.

Right at that moment, a slight rustling sound came from outside the door, as if someone were quietly approaching...

The sound outside the door was like the soundtrack of a midnight thriller, instantly shattering the warm atmosphere inside the ward.

Qu Wanqing and Jiang Yu separated swiftly, their eyes sharp as falcons as they glared toward the doorway.

The sweet fragrance lingering in the air was instantly replaced by tension, as if a major drama was about to unfold.

With a soft click, the ward door was pushed open slowly, and a dark figure gradually emerged.

It was neither Steward Qian nor Dr. Li, but a mysterious figure draped in a black robe.

An eerie and chilling aura emanated from the black-robed person, reminiscent of an evil spirit from the abyss, making one's blood run cold.

He raised his head, revealing a pair of ghostly green eyes that burned like twin phantom flames.

A bizarre smile curled the corner of his lips, and his voice scraped like sandpaper: "Found you at last. That wasn't easy."

This was definitely no ordinary clinic secret; an earth-shattering conspiracy was undoubtedly hidden behind this!

Alarm bells rang wildly in Qu Wanqing’s mind. She sensed an unprecedented sense of crisis—that previous marital crisis seemed like mere appetizer, and the true boss had finally made his entrance!

Subconsciously, she tightened her grip on the jade box, feeling a powerful force surging within her. This was her capital for a counterattack!

"Hh, and here I thought it was some incredible treasure. Turns out it's just a late-stage case of middle school syndrome." Qu Wanqing’s lips curved upward in a disdainful smile. She wasn't one to be easily pushed around; after going through so much, who wasn't a drama queen at heart?

She rapidly analyzed the situation. The supernatural danger she had sensed earlier originated precisely from this black-robed figure.

This black-robed person was inextricably linked to the medical clinic and even to the marital crisis she was facing.

As it turned out, all of this was a trap—a conspiracy targeted directly at her!

Jiang Yu reacted swiftly as well. He silently stepped in front of Qu Wanqing, fixing his gaze on the black-robed figure like a leopard while secretly channeling his strength.

His years of experience as a strategist had honed his ability to remain calm in the face of danger.

Qu Wanqing suddenly recalled the anomalies inside the clinic earlier. Racking her brain for the clues she had gathered, a flash of inspiration struck her, and she instantly found a way to counter the black-robed person!

She raised the jade box high, and a powerful spiritual force surged from it, instantly illuminating the entire room.

The black-robed figure covered his eyes in agony, letting out a piercing scream.

"Ah! Impossible! This is impossible! You... you can actually use the sacred artifact!" The black-robed man’s voice was filled with despair. Scorched as if by raging flames, he retreated step by step until he vanished outside the door.

The crisis averted, the air seemed remarkably fresh.

Qu Wanqing let out a long sigh of relief, a victorious smile blooming on her face. She knew that this time, she had won again!

Everything around her bowed in submission, and she felt as though her life had been equipped with cheat codes.

Just then, a gentle breeze blew by, stirring up the scattered fragments of talismans to reveal an ancient jade pendant. Carved upon it was a mysterious pattern that seemed to point toward some ancient tomb.

Qu Wanqing picked up the jade pendant and examined it closely. The pendant seemed to have an immense connection to her own background...

"This pattern looks somewhat familiar," Qu Wanqing muttered to herself. Holding the jade pendant, she walked toward the door.

Jiang Yu followed closely behind, and together, they stepped out of the medical clinic.