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After Li Er Gou was brought to justice, Su Mu remained steadfast in the clinic, diligently attending to patients who sought his help every day.
In addition to this, he devoted most of his time to the in-depth study of the mysterious "Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual," attempting to uncover more secrets about the art of medicine.
One morning, sunlight filtered through the mottled leaves and fell at the entrance of the clinic, while a gentle breeze swayed the door curtain.
At that moment, a young woman rushed into the clinic, her expression flustered and her steps hurried. She was beautiful, but at that moment, she appeared unusually pale, her eyes revealing deep fear and exhaustion; she looked utterly drained, as if she had suffered a tremendous blow.
This young woman was none other than Liu Qingqing, the beloved daughter of the town's wealthiest family, the Liu Family.
Liu Qingqing stood before Su Mu, her lips trembling slightly as she tried to express her discomfort, but her words seemed stuck in her throat, unable to come out.
Taking a deep breath to steady herself, she finally spoke in a hoarse voice, stammering, "Su... Doctor Su, I heard you know some Daoist Techniques. I wonder if you could help me. Recently, for some reason, I keep having terrible nightmares. Every time I fall asleep, I dream of a woman with disheveled hair who clings to me tightly... I'm really scared!" As she spoke the last words, her body trembled slightly, her eyes filled with helplessness and terror.
Su Mu listened quietly to Liu Qingqing's account, his gaze fixed on her face as he carefully observed her expressions.
After a moment, he slowly stood up and walked over to Liu Qingqing's side, gently reassuring her, "Miss Liu, do not be alarmed. Let me first check your pulse." With that, he extended his right hand and lightly placed it on Liu Qingqing's wrist.
After a thorough pulse diagnosis, Su Mu found no obvious ailments affecting Liu Qingqing's body.
However, when he gazed at Liu Qingqing's face again, something stirred within him.
Drawing on years of medical experience and his expertise in physiognomy, he sensed that this seemingly ordinary nightmare concealed some unknown mystery.
Thus, Su Mu decided to use his divination skills to deduce the reason behind Liu Qingqing's plight.
He took out several copper coins from his pocket, clasped his hands together in prayer, and began to chant softly.
After a while, he tossed the coins into the air and carefully observed their arrangement as they landed. After some contemplation and deduction, Su Mu furrowed his brow slightly and fell silent for a moment.
Then he turned back to his desk. Gently grinding ink in the inkstone, the fragrance of ink gradually filled the air.
When the ink became thick as lacquer, he slowly lifted his brush; its tip danced like a lively dragon across the yellowed paper.
As his brush moved across the surface, intricate lines intertwined to form an exceedingly complex talismanic pattern.
When the final stroke was completed, the entire talisman suddenly radiated a faint golden glow.
Though the light was weak, it exuded an undeniable sense of mystery. Upon closer inspection, it seemed as if a mysterious power flowed gently over the talisman, instilling a sense of reverence.
Su Mu carefully handed the talisman to Liu Qingqing, who stood beside him, and softly instructed, "Miss Qingqing, this talisman will ensure your peaceful sleep. You need only place it under your pillow and silently recite 'Anxiety-Free Sleep' three times before bed each night. This matter may not be as simple as mere nightmares; should anything unusual occur afterward, please inform me promptly."
Liu Qingqing accepted the talisman with delight, her eyes filled with gratitude as she repeatedly thanked Su Mu, saying, "Thank you, Young Master Su, for your assistance. I will remember this kindness!" With that, she left the clinic, overflowing with appreciation.
Watching Liu Qingqing's retreating figure, a sense of unease inexplicably welled up within Su Mu.
Not long ago, he had observed Liu Qingqing's features and drawn an omen for her, which had revealed a dire portent.
Especially considering the relentless nightmares she had described, he couldn't help but wonder if these nightmares were merely ordinary phantoms or if they concealed some unknown secret.
The next morning, just as Su Mu was preparing to head out for herbs, shocking news reached his ears—Liu Qingqing had mysteriously vanished overnight!
This sudden turn of events left Su Mu astounded; he never expected such a thing to happen.
At that moment, the Liu Family was in chaos. The Liu Family Head was frantic at his daughter's disappearance, running about like an ant on a hot stove, leading numerous servants in search of Liu Qingqing.
Hurrying to Liu Residence upon hearing the news, Su Mu approached the anxious Liu Family Head and quickly inquired about the situation.
After listening to the Liu Family Head recount the details of the incident, Su Mu's brow furrowed tightly.
He recalled Liu Qingqing's haggard face and panicked expression, along with her accounts of those bizarre and terrifying nightmares... All signs indicated that this matter was far from what it appeared on the surface.
Could Liu Qingqing's disappearance be related to her nightmares?
Was the woman with disheveled hair who haunted her dreams merely an illusion?
Su Mu decided to revisit the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual, hoping to find some clues.
Within its pages, Su Mu discovered a passage regarding "nightmares." The text mentioned that not all nightmares are mere illusions; some may stem from real-world hints or omens.
Could it be that Liu Qingqing's recurring and chilling nightmares were merely ordinary bad dreams? Or did they serve as a mysterious prophecy, quietly foretelling that this beautiful woman was about to fall into an unimaginable danger?
This question loomed over Su Mu like a heavy cloud, weighing down on his heart.
As he delved deeper into his thoughts, he felt increasingly that this matter was filled with oddities and perplexities.
After much contemplation, Su Mu resolutely decided to personally investigate the Liu Family in detail.
He firmly believed that only through his own efforts could he uncover the astonishing truth hidden behind Liu Qingqing's bizarre disappearance.
Thus, filled with doubt and concern, Su Mu hurried to the entrance of Liu Residence.
Standing outside the grand gate, Su Mu did not rush in recklessly. Instead, he cautiously circled around the estate, taking slow steps while scrutinizing every detail of the surroundings with keen eyes like those of a hawk.
He overlooked no potential clue, no matter how insignificant it seemed—a patch of unremarkable grass by the corner or a strangely shaped stone on the ground did not escape his observant gaze.
Finally, after gaining a general understanding of the external environment, Su Mu stepped into the inner courtyard of the Liu Family.
He walked straight through the courtyard towards Liu Qingqing's chamber.
As he gently pushed open the door, a faint fragrance wafted toward him. However, at that moment, Su Mu had no time to consider such things; his attention was entirely captured by the seemingly ordinary yet peculiar traces within the room.
The first thing that caught his eye was the carpet beside the bed, which should have been neat and clean but was now covered in chaotic footprints.
The footprints varied in size and depth, as if someone had been pacing back and forth in a panic.
Looking at the windowsill, there were also some faint and blurry handprints left behind, like silent witnesses quietly narrating the unknown events that had taken place here.
Seeing this scene, Su Mu's heart sank heavily.
All signs indicated that Liu Qingqing's disappearance was far from voluntary, and it could not simply be attributed to a mere nightmare.
It was evident that this was likely a meticulously planned and carefully executed kidnapping case!
At this thought, a chill surged up Su Mu's spine, spreading throughout his body in an instant.
But he knew he could not panic at this moment; he had to remain calm and composed. Only by doing so could he have a chance to find Liu Qingqing quickly and prevent this terrible tragedy from unfolding.
But who would go so far as to harm Liu Qingqing?
What could their motives be?
Was there an even larger and more unfathomable conspiracy lurking behind this kidnapping?
Countless questions spun rapidly in Su Mu's mind, leaving him feeling dizzy.
Yet, no matter how treacherous the road ahead might be, he silently vowed to uncover the truth and bring Liu Qingqing back safely to her family.
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