Chapter 85 The General's Platycodon Flower1
In the previous interface, Qing Tian and Xuan Li lived a blissful life together for 60 years. Due to her constitution, the two had no children, yet they lived happily. Within a few minutes apart, they both passed away one after the other! System Space. After Qing Tian regained her memory, she began wailing like a ghost! "X﹏X"
"I am a scumbag woman!"
"As long as you know!" the system said while picking its nose!
Qing Tian said pitifully, "You didn't tell me about the events of the previous interface!"
"It's not that I don't want to remind you; it's just that I simply can't say it aloud. There are restrictions."
"Alright~_~! How about you cancel this item now? I'm afraid I'll turn into a scumbag in the next interface!" she said with her pitiful little eyes blinking.
The system shook its head helplessly, "Once this thing takes effect, it cannot be canceled!"
"Then what should we do!"
"Just go with it! After all, you've already been a scumbag once; a second time won't make a difference~" the system replied nonchalantly! Then, while she had not yet lost her temper, it quickly activated the next interface!
Qing Tian: "..............."
"Ding"
"This interface has two tasks.
Task 1: Saving the dying and healing the wounded is the very essence of a healer's duty; please complete the task of curing 1000 people!
Task 2: After completing the previous task, please obtain the title of Flower Queen of Zui Xian Lou!"
Qing Tian looked at the system curiously, "Now even Zui Xian Lou can open branches??"
"Maybe!"
The two penniless fellows couldn't help but marvel that the owner of Zui Xian Lou is definitely a big shot!
"Ah~!"
In her mind, she received the identity for this interface: she is the only demon in this world, the Platycodon Flower Demon! She is the medicinal herb recorded in the Compendium of Materia Medica. As a flower demon, she possesses the ability to heal wounds! Her blood can also bring the dead back to life! After reviewing her memories, she felt very satisfied, "Not bad, not bad, I like this identity!"
System: "As long as you like it!"
Qing Tian: "But I'm buried in the soil right now, it's so uncomfortable. How did I turn into a human again?"
System: "I don't know either; just recall your memories!"
"Alright~_~!"
Then a tiny blade of grass began to twist and turn! Its exaggerated movements were completely out of place with the surrounding vegetation! The stem, as soft as a little snake, twisted wildly, and the purple calyx exuded a refined and noble aura, yet her movements caused it to sway in all directions! It was as if it were being eroded by a storm. The system was completely baffled by her chaotic antics, staring blankly.
After a while, she finally stopped.
A jade-green leaf rested on the smooth purple petal, while another leaf, forked on the protruding stem, resembled a woman with her hips cocked and hands propping her face, thinking she had turned into a beauty!
"How am I? Do I look beautiful now?"
System: ".........!"
She looked down in anticipation, only to see that she still looked the same as before! "Eh? Why haven't I changed at all ⊙⊙??"
"Did you remember it wrong?" the system asked, perplexed.
She shook her head, "It definitely changed like this in my memory! ╭(╯ε╰)╮ Maybe I didn't jump properly!" And after speaking, she twisted again!
The system remarked that it was too eye-watering; clearly, a delicate and lovely flower, yet its bending stem was twisting wildly from side to side? It silently averted its gaze! After some more time,
"Sigh! I can't twist anymore, I'm too tired!" The two green leaves on the stem held their waists, and the purple petal seemed to be gasping, slightly drooping!
Seeing her like this, the system felt some pity. Although her previous actions were rather painful to the eyes, it was indeed very laborious for her! "Shall we take a break and then continue?"
"Alright!" The purple petal nodded slightly.
Suddenly, footsteps could be heard from afar.
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"General, here I am!"
"General, here too!"
After the two gruff voices finished speaking, another magnetic voice sounded, "Orders are to be given—squads, go out to find medicinal herbs! The first ten to pick them will receive silver coins."
This sultry voice made even Qing Tian, who was not particularly attuned to voices, unconsciously perk up her ears. Her two tender petals slowly unfurled a bit outward! "It's the general!"
At this, the soldiers mustered their spirits and went off to find medicinal herbs. Considering that the meager military pay was barely enough even when risking their lives as soldiers, now being able to earn money by gathering medicinal herbs was a tremendous boon! After listening to their conversation, she thought, "I won't be exempt from being picked too!"
Startled, Qing Tian quickly bent her body, desperately trying to hide her head in the grass, but no matter how she concealed herself, her bright color still stood out conspicuously amid the green!
At that moment, someone seemed to have spotted her and turned to a man who looked rather like a scholar. "Brother! There's a platycodon flower here! Want to pick it?"
"No need, its medicinal use is limited. Right now, the army is short on herbs for stopping bleeding and healing wounds; picking it would be pointless!" the man said, shaking his head. "Phew~"
Only then did Qing Tian breathe a sigh of relief!
However, before she could even feel happy, a merciless big foot directly stepped on her.
The pain, like that of a broken leg, caused her to immediately faint.
In her daze, she also heard that pleasant male voice.
"Leave the two of you behind to handle the transportation of the herbs!"
It goes without saying that it was the one known as the general!
"Just wait for me, you!" And she completely fainted!
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Chapter 86: The General's Platycodon Flower 2
Moonlight filtered through the leaves, scattering onto the flower petals on the ground.
The two curled leaves gradually straightened, and the fallen flower slowly stood up!
Qing Tian twisted her waist to warm up! Warm up! The two jade-green leaves also twisted along with the stem! It felt as if she had almost recovered.
"Damn! T^T Luckily I'm a demon and can recover quickly. If I were an ordinary flower, I'd probably be missing arms and legs by now! That damn general, I'll remember you!"
"System! Do you remember that person's face!"
"Don't worry, I saw it crystal clear!"
Seeing her get hurt like that, the System felt heartbroken!
"Very good! Next time I meet her, I'll definitely avenge the insult to my short legs!"
"I'm simply furious!"
No, I must quickly turn into a human; this is too stifling! Then she began to twist around crazily.
The surroundings were utterly quiet, yet a beautiful platycodon flower, bathed in moonlight, was swinging wildly as if possessed!
The extreme twisting made the System worry; could this freshly healed injury withstand such abuse?
"Host, it's getting late. How about we transform tomorrow!"
"No! I want to become human today." Qing Tian firmly declared; having been stepped on before, she no longer wished to remain so helpless. If someone else stepped on her, she simply couldn't bear that pain again! An hour later~.
Hard work pays off, and she finally succeeded! But she was extremely tired! The transformation process was simply a rip-off, and it deserves a seriously low rating!
The girl in light purple clothes angrily kicked the stone at her feet!
"Ouch! Ouch! Ouch," mist gathered in her beautiful, jet-black eyes.
This damn stone is just as irritating as that damn general!
The System muttered, "It was clearly you who kicked it."
Qing Tian turned back and glared at him fiercely: "What did you say? Are you talking nonsense!"
Seeing that she was still angry, he realized he had spoken wrongly and probably wouldn't be allowed to sleep tonight!
He hurriedly began to flatter, "My irresistibly charming, adorable, gracious, gentle, and understanding host, you look truly beautiful right now! But your smile is even more beautiful!"
The rainbow farts of compliments flowed out from his mouth without hesitation!
Qing Tian was cheered up by his flattery, and the pain in her feet eased as well!
"Thank you!"
System: "That's what your daddy should do!"
Qing Tian: "......"
Don't change your attitude so quickly! You just called yourself 'Little System,' and now you're my daddy!
Under the shade, the woman's hand was as delicate as soft tendrils, her skin as smooth as cream, and her lovely eyebrows were slightly furrowed. Those sparkling eyes made one irresistibly inclined to care for her, to ease away all her worries. Her rosy little mouth was slightly parted.
"System~! Is there any free talisman that can conjure a house?"
"No!" the System replied coldly. Seeing her pitiful expression, he knew exactly what she was up to again—it was always the same! He had gotten used to it! "Oh~>_<!"
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"It looks like tonight we'll be sleeping under the open sky~!!"
"Ah~! Poor my delicate skin! I'm going to get bitten by mosquitoes~." A hint of mischief flickered in her eyes; those big, watery eyes seemed as if filled with water! Pretending to be pitiful, she sat down on the ground.
Sure enough, the kind-hearted System finally provided her with a free sleeping bag!
"Mwah mwah ＾3＾! You're the best! No system can compare to your kindness and thoughtfulness!" It was now Qing Tian's turn to throw out rainbow compliments!
"Hmph ╯^╰, just know it!"
By the light of the moon, Qing Tian placed the sleeping bag under a large tree. Although she was a fairy, the natural order of this world did not allow fairies to exist, so apart from her healing ability, she was like any ordinary person. Moreover, her body might even be more fragile and delicate than that of an ordinary person, so she didn't want to pick up the sleeping bag, choosing instead to drag it. Another reason was that the quality of the sleeping bag provided by the System was too good—it was indeed a bit heavy for her!
She opened the sleeping bag with a sigh of relief and lay inside; the softness of the cotton comforted her, and she slowly closed her eyes, falling asleep in no time!
Morning,
Sunlight sprinkled on the leaves!
Bathed in the dazzling sunlight, she felt no discomfort—perhaps it was because she was originally partly plant! She found the sunlight very comforting!
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Chapter 87 The General's Platycodon Flower 3
Where on earth am I supposed to find someone to save in this desolate wilderness?! So frustrating! Qing Tian complained as she walked. She thought to herself that it would be great if she could fly!
"Ah~!"
Swinging a foxtail grass in her hand, her thick, jet-black eyelashes framed a pair of bright, lively eyes that darted around, scanning the area, afraid of missing a single patient in need.
As the sun was about to set, she finally walked out of the forest and saw, not far away, an elderly man carrying a bundle of firewood on his back, yet walking briskly.
Qing Tian anxiously chased after him.
"Grandpa, please wait a moment."
Hearing a voice, the old man slowed his steps, thinking it might be an illusion. But when he turned around, he saw a young girl dressed in luxurious clothing. Judging by the fabric, it was not something an ordinary person could afford—she was probably a lady from a wealthy family.
Concerned, he asked, "Young lady, what are you doing here alone in this desolate place? Where is your family?"
"I was traveling and happened to pass through here, but then I was ambushed by bandits. I was the only one who managed to escape! I want to return to the capital. Could you tell me how far it is from here?" She put on a sorrowful expression as she spoke, trying to appear pitiful. However, no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't squeeze out a single tear. Her eyes twitched from the effort before she finally gave up. Oh well, no tears it is!
Hearing her words, the old man didn't doubt her story. It wasn't uncommon for such things to happen. Seeing her alone and in such a pitiful state, he couldn't bring himself to ignore her. If he left her here, she would likely starve to death in the wilderness, and he wouldn't be able to live with his conscience.
"Young lady, the capital is very far from here! This place is near the border between Zhen Guo and other nations, and wars break out frequently. Bandits run rampant too. It's too dangerous for you to be here alone. Why don't you stay at my place for a few days and rest before continuing your journey?"
Fearing she might hesitate, he quickly added, "It's just me and my wife at home."
"Alright! Thank you, Grandpa!" Qing Tian happily followed him back to his house.
On the way, Qing Tian tried several times to help lighten the load on his back, but he refused each time, so she had no choice but to give up.
Upon arriving at the village, she noticed that the streets were filled with men dressed in military uniforms, wearing silver iron helmets.
Her eyes filled with curiosity. "Grandpa, why are there so many soldiers here?"
Unlike her puzzled gaze, the old man's eyes were full of warmth as he looked at them. His calloused, dark hands trembled as he pointed at the soldiers. "These are all good children! Because war frequently breaks out in this area, most of the young men in the village have enlisted to protect our country. They are all good children! Good children!"
As he spoke, he suddenly seemed to remember something. His dry, wrinkled face quivered slightly, his deeply sunken eyes turned red, and a sorrowful yet pleading look surfaced, as if he was struggling to hold back his tears.
Qing Tian sensed that something was wrong. She gently tugged at the hem of his sleeve with her delicate, fair hand. "Grandpa, what's wrong?"
At that moment, the old man came back to his senses. He pointed at the soldiers again, his voice trembling, "Back then, my son was just like them—he went off to defend the country. But now... he will never return."
As soon as he finished speaking, the old man could no longer hold back his grief, and transparent tears slowly rolled down his aged face.
A long while passed before he finally calmed down.
Walking behind him, Qing Tian felt full of regret. She shouldn't have asked that question earlier. Now she had made the old man so sad, and she felt awful about it. It hurt her heart to see him like this.
But there was nothing she could do. Her blood could only bring back those who had just died. The old man's son had been dead for a year—there was no way to resurrect him.
"Ah..." This was the second time since arriving in this world that Qing Tian felt powerless.
During her stay in the village, she provided free medical treatment to the villagers, treating everything from broken bones to venomous snake bites—all free of charge.
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Chapter 88: The General's Platycodon Flower 4
Gradually, word of her deeds began to spread!
In a dimly lit room, beneath broad and powerful shoulders, a rough hand wiped a sword with a black cloth. The blade was a translucent, deep blue, straight and razor-sharp—carelessness could easily result in a cut!
The man's right shoulder was covered by a white inner garment, but his left shoulder remained bare, exposing much of his upper body. Thick white bandages were wrapped around his chest, some already stained with seeping blood.
At that moment, someone entered the military tent. He knelt on one knee, cupping his fists. "General! I heard that a divine doctor has arrived in a nearby village. Why don't I bring her here to examine your wounds?"
The man lifted his gaze briefly before returning his focus to wiping his sword. His voice carried a hint of irritation. "Do you think I need that? Hmm?"
"No, no, no! This little wound is nothing to the General—you don't need any of that," the man hastily flattered.
Seeing his bootlicking behavior, the General frowned slightly, his sharp brows furrowing. "Leave."
"Yes, sir!" The man quickly retreated!
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By evening, a hauntingly beautiful song echoed through the quiet depths of the forest.
The one singing was none other than Qing Tian. She had bid farewell to the village at dusk the previous day. She had originally wanted to stay longer, but after a whole week, she felt too embarrassed to keep troubling the elderly couple any further!
Her original plan was to head straight to the capital. However, after treating patients over the past few days, she realized that most of them were soldiers, and she had treated over thirty people per day! This number was simply too good to pass up! If things continued at this rate, she could complete her first mission within a month! So, she changed her plan—she would finish the first task here before heading to the capital!
Over the past few days, with the System's help, Qing Tian had learned to identify medicinal herbs. Using her healing technique outright might cause her to be mistaken for a demon, so before treating anyone, she would blindfold them with black cloth, apply medicine first, and then secretly use her healing technique. This way, she wouldn't be exposed!
At first, some people were reluctant, but as more and more people recovered under her care, they gradually accepted it.
As she picked herbs along the ground, she planned to find an excuse to sneak back tomorrow! Just one more month, and she would succeed! The thought made her excited ⊙⊙!
She shook the basket on her back, feeling that she had gathered enough. Leisurely, she wandered through the forest. Suddenly, she spotted what seemed to be a person lying in the distance! The distance made it hard to see clearly—it could just be her imagination.
Her big, bright eyes locked onto the figure as she ran over!
As she got closer, she finally saw clearly—holy crap! That physique (￣▽￣)σ! Even better than those celebrity male models from the modern world! Just the right balance of muscle—too much would look bulky, too little would seem thin. He was the perfect middle ground!
"Tsk, tsk, tsk!"
Such a well-built body, such a striking silhouette—was he a favored child of the gods? Unfortunately, his face was obscured by blood, making it impossible to see his true appearance. A bit of a shame. But with that body and jawline, he was already a masterpiece!
If only I had a phone right now!
"Ugh."
She really wanted to take a photo and save it on her phone!
Suddenly, she patted her cheeks—now was not the time to fangirl!
The man was covered in blood, his silver armor stained crimson. Scars of all sizes littered his body, and his most terrifying wound was on his leg—flesh torn open, red muscle exposed, with blood clotted into a dark crust. Judging by his attire, he must be a soldier. But... his uniform looked different from the ones she had seen in the village.
Could he be of a higher rank? Hmm! That must be it! Qing Tian's little brain was running wild, already
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