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After Li Er Gou was brought to justice, Su Mu remained steadfast in the medical clinic, diligently attending to patients and doing his utmost to alleviate their ailments.
In addition, he devoted most of his time to the in-depth study of the mysterious "Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual," seeking to uncover more secrets about the art of medicine.
One morning, sunlight filtered through the mottled leaves, casting dappled shadows 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 frantic and her steps hurried. She was beautiful, but at that moment, her face was unusually pale, and her eyes revealed deep terror and exhaustion; she appeared spiritless, as if she had suffered a tremendous blow.
This young woman was none other than Liu Qingqing, the beloved daughter of the wealthiest family in town, the Liu Family.
Liu Qingqing stood before Su Mu, her lips trembling slightly as she tried to voice her discomfort. However, her words seemed stuck in her throat, and she could not utter them.
Taking a deep breath to steady herself, she finally spoke in a hoarse voice, stammering, "Su... Doctor Su, I heard you know some mystical arts. Could you help me? I... I don't know why, but I've been having terrible nightmares lately. Every time I fall asleep, I dream of a disheveled woman 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 fear.
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. He gently reassured her, "Miss Liu, there's no need to panic. 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 physical ailments afflicting Liu Qingqing.
However, when he gazed at her face again, he felt a stirring in his heart.
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 reasons behind Liu Qingqing's plight.
He took out several copper coins from his pocket and clasped his hands together while murmuring incantations.
After a short while, he tossed the coins into the air and carefully observed their arrangement upon landing. After some contemplation and deduction, Su Mu's brow furrowed slightly as he fell into thoughtful silence for a moment.
Then he turned back to his desk. Gently grinding ink in the inkstone, the fragrance gradually filled the air.
When the ink became thick as lacquer, he slowly picked up his brush. The tip danced like a lively dragon across the yellowed paper.
As his brush moved, lines intertwined to form an extremely complex talismanic pattern.
When the final stroke was made, the entire talisman instantly radiated a faint golden glow.
Though weak, this light exuded an undeniable sense of mystery. Upon closer inspection, it seemed as if a mysterious power flowed slowly over the talisman, instilling a sense of reverence.
Su Mu carefully handed the talisman to Liu Qingqing, who stood beside him, and softly advised, "Miss Qingqing, this talisman will ensure your peaceful sleep. Simply place it under your pillow and recite 'Peaceful Sleep, No Worries' three times in your heart before bed. This matter may not be as simple as just nightmares; if anything unusual occurs afterward, please inform me promptly."
Liu Qingqing accepted the talisman with great joy, 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 with heartfelt thanks.
Watching Liu Qingqing's departing figure, an inexplicable unease surged within Su Mu.
Not long ago, he had cast her fortune by observing her features and had received an ominous omen.
Especially considering the relentless nightmares Liu Qingqing had described, he couldn't help but wonder if these nightmares were merely ordinary disturbances or if they concealed some unknown secret.
The next morning, just as Su Mu was preparing to head out for herbs, astonishing news reached his ears—Liu Qingqing had mysteriously vanished overnight!
This sudden turn of events shocked Su Mu; he never expected such a thing to happen.
At that moment, the Liu Family was in chaos. The Liu Family Head was frantic at the disappearance of his daughter, running around like an ant on a hot stove, leading a group of 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 detailed account from the Liu Family Head, Su Mu's brow furrowed tightly.
He recalled Liu Qingqing's haggard face and her panicked expression, along with the strange and terrifying nightmares she had described... All signs indicated that this matter was far from simple.
Could Liu Qingqing's disappearance be related to her nightmares?
Was the woman with disheveled hair who haunted her dreams not merely an illusion?
Su Mu decided to revisit the "Heavenly Secrets Medical Codex," hoping to uncover some clues.
Within the pages of the codex, Su Mu found 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, chilling nightmares were merely ordinary bad dreams?
Or did they serve as a mysterious prophecy, quietly indicating that this beautiful woman was about to fall into some 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 increasingly felt that this matter was fraught with oddities and peculiarities.
After careful consideration, Su Mu resolutely decided to personally visit the Liu Family to conduct a thorough investigation.
He firmly believed that only by taking matters into his own hands could he possibly uncover the astonishing truth hidden behind Liu Qingqing's bizarre disappearance.
Thus, filled with doubt and concern, Su Mu hurriedly made his way to the entrance of Liu Residence.
Standing outside the gates, Su Mu did not rush in recklessly; instead, he cautiously circled around the estate, walking slowly while scrutinizing every detail of the surroundings with keen eyes like those of a hawk.
He left no stone unturned in his search for potential clues, even the inconspicuous 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 crossed the courtyard and headed straight for Liu Qingqing's chamber.
As he gently pushed open the door, a faint fragrance wafted towards him; however, at that moment, Su Mu had no time to dwell on it as his attention was entirely captured by the seemingly ordinary yet strangely 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 disheveled 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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