flstandardbreds Chapter 175 I'll Lead Them Away
Chapter 175 I'll Lead Them Away
The medicine liquid in the pot took shape visibly.
"That's it!" Zhou Ziqi looked over in surprise after smelling the aroma. "Quick, quick, move the pot away, or it will get burnt! If it gets burnt, it will be wrong again!"
Su Jixiang quickly moved the pot away.
"Is this okay?" Su Jixiang held the pot in front of Zhou Ziqi.
"Right, right, right!" Zhou Ziqi looked at Su Jixiang with some approval, "You really have a perfect control over the temperature. You succeeded in one try. I didn't even tell you the last step because I was afraid you wouldn't be able to do it in one try and would have to start over!"
Su Jixiang felt a little embarrassed when Zhou Ziqi praised him.
"And then?" Su Jixiang was happy in his heart. Firstly, he was praised, but more importantly, he was happy that Wei Ling's medicine was showing some promise!
"It's easy from now on." Zhou Ziqi said.
He carefully picked up the already formed medicine with a pair of tongs. The medicine paste was as soft as plasticine.
"After it cools down, add other medicinal powders into it. I have already prepared everything. After adding the medicinal powders, knead them thoroughly and mix them evenly with the medicinal mud embryo." Zhou Ziqi said, "Finally, add the powder made from the calyx of the ice blue lotus. The detoxification pill is ready! Wei Ling can be saved."
Su Jixiang looked in the direction of his finger, and sure enough, there were about a dozen plates placed in front of Zhou Ziqi, each filled with medicine powder.
The medicinal powder made from the ice-blue lotus calyx was placed at the end. It was a plate of blue ice crystal-like powder. There was not much, but it was very beautiful.
"While we are waiting for the medicinal mud to cool down, why don't you eat something first, Doctor Zhou?" Su Jixiang then remembered that he had brought food with him when he came, and quickly asked Guihua to help bring it over.
As soon as she arrived, she helped Zhou Ziqi make medicine and really forgot about this matter.
The porridge was already cold, but there was a stove in the medicine house, so he heated it up slightly. Su Jixiang also used the pot and stove to put the pancakes back into the pan, and the whole room was immediately filled with the aroma of pancakes.
"Mrs. Wei's craftsmanship is still the best!" In order to develop the detoxification pill, Zhou Ziqi did not sleep or eat for the whole night.
He was the only one in this place, and usually Wei Ling would ask his own people to come and help clean up.
Because Zhou Ziqi likes quietness and doesn't want to be disturbed by others, he usually cooks and eats for himself. Sometimes when he is very hungry, he goes to the street to buy something to eat.
Of course, the food here is not as exquisite and delicious as Su Jixiang’s.
Su Jixiang has this kind of ability. Even the most ordinary ingredients can be made into something delicious and fragrant in her hands.
This is not a talent, but the result of countless studies and hard work.
Su Jixiang had great ambitions at the beginning. No matter what she did, she tried her best to be the best.
It was like this when I was in the army, and it was also like this when I learned to be a chef.
This pancake is delicious and crispy on the outside. When you bite it, the inside is soft and glutinous with the aroma of green onions. It gives people a very rich feeling and you can't stop eating it.
The white porridge was cooked to just the right degree, with the rice loose but still a little chewy. When it enters the mouth, it melts in the mouth and has a rich rice aroma. Even when you chew it, you can feel the rice grains being broken.
As for the egg sauce that can be spread on pancakes, it’s fresh and rich, not too salty. Even if you don’t pair it with porridge, you won’t feel it burning in your mouth just eating it like this!
Although this breakfast is all home-cooked food, the taste is unforgettable once you have tasted it.
Zhou Ziqi's eyes brightened as he ate, as if all the fatigue and anxiety from a sleepless night were dispelled by this delicious and stomach-nourishing breakfast.
In order to save time, Su Jixiang simply took the medicinal mud outside while Zhou Ziqi was eating.
The weather in the north was freezing cold, and soon the medicinal mud became completely cold. So when Zhou Ziqi finished eating it, the medicinal mud was taken back and was ready for the next step.
Just when Zhou Ziqi was about to add the powder, the sound of arrows was heard outside.
"There's an assassin!" Guihua immediately drew out the soft sword wrapped around her waist. She and Lushui would usually use this soft sword when it was inconvenient to carry weapons after they had disguised themselves. When not in use, they would put it on their waists and others would not notice it.
There was the sound of swords clashing outside.
The secret guards guarding outside have already started fighting with others.
"You knead this stuff. Rub it evenly, then add the ice blue powder in." Zhou Ziqi's eyes flashed, "I'll pack up my medicine. It can't be ruined by anyone!" Zhou Ziqi said to Su Jixiang.
"Okay!" In an emergency, Su Jixiang didn't say much. He rolled up his sleeves and began to pour the medicine powder on the medicine mud according to Zhou Ziqi's instructions.
Zhou Ziqi walked quickly to his bottles and jars, which were placed on shelves next to the windows, and quickly put his precious medicinal powders into a wooden box.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, three arrows shot through the window paper into the room, exactly at Zhou Ziqi's position. Guihua kicked one arrow away, then pulled Zhou Ziqi to roll on the ground, avoiding the other two arrows.
"It looks like they're coming for me." Zhou Ziqi lowered his voice and said, "You continue! I'll attract their attention."
Su Jixiang just glanced at Zhou Ziqi and nodded.
Of course, these assassins were targeting Zhou Ziqi. If Zhou Ziqi died, Wei Ling would probably not survive either.
But what they don’t know is that what Su Jixiang has in his hand is the antidote that can save Wei Ling.
Zhou Ziqi took a few medicine jars and held them in his arms, and said to Guihua, "Protect me and rush out! Buy her some time."
"Okay!" Guihua understood Zhou Ziqi's meaning. She wanted to protect Su Jixiang and the medicine in her hand before reinforcements arrived.
Everything else is easy, except that the calyx of the ice-blue lotus is so small. If it is wasted now, all the efforts will be in vain!
The hearts of the three people in the room were as clear as a mirror.
Although Xie Yingfeng has ordered martial law, anyone who can get to Zhou Ziqi's side under such circumstances must either have an insider or be extremely skilled in martial arts and have a large number of people.
Even if reinforcements arrive, there is no guarantee that the medicine will be completely preserved.
Now Zhou Ziqi’s proposal is the best option.
So no one refused each other anymore. Guihua held the sword in one hand and protected Zhou Ziqi with the other. "Mr. Zhou, come this way!" She shouted, broke open the window that was originally pierced by the arrow, and jumped out with Zhou Ziqi.
Su Jixiang quickly took the mixed medicinal powder and the powder of ice-blue lotus and hid in an inconspicuous corner.