Inside the Imperial Hospital, Yue Minzhi was still soaking in the Elixir Furnace.
Compared to several days ago, Yue Minzhi's complexion had improved significantly, restored from the gold-leaf color of poisoning to a normal skin tone.
The Elixir Liquid within the Elixir Furnace had also been replaced with Spiritual Liquid used to nourish the body and strengthen the muscles and bones.
Clad in plain clothes, Cheng Ying stood shoulder to shoulder with Yue Jinghua.
As the sands dwindled in the hourglass that kept track of time, both of their expressions shifted from initial ease to a grave solemnity.
"It's nearly past midnight, why hasn't he woken up yet?" According to Cheng Ying's prediction, Yue Minzhi should have awakened by evening; the Hua Snake poison in his system had dissipated, and by all accounts, he should not remain unconscious.
"This shouldn't be the case," Cheng Ying was equally puzzled, stepping forward to feel Yue Minzhi's pulse.
