In the following days, Baili Hongzhuang and Mu Lingbing stayed with Mu Jinse. They didn't talk much about other matters but engaged in casual conversations with Mu Jinse. After being alone for more than a decade, Mu Jinse had felt quite lonely, and the presence of Baili Hongzhuang and Mu Lingbing improved her mood significantly.
On the other hand, Situ Yan, Lan Yundiao, and Emperor Beichen remained in the house, focusing on their cultivation. They couldn't venture into other parts of the Moon Palace due to the restrictions on outsiders to avoid causing trouble.
They could only place their hopes on Baili Hongzhuang and Mu Lingbing, hoping that they could persuade Mu Jinse soon. However, changing Mu Jinse's deep-rooted thoughts proved to be quite challenging.
Baili Hongzhuang and Mu Lingbing remained calm and patient in this situation, knowing that no matter where they stayed, the circumstances would be the same.
During this time, Baili Hongzhuang noticed that Mu Jinse's thoughts were gradually wavering. Perhaps it was due to the increasing trust between them that Mu Jinse began to open her heart and accept their presence.
One month later, with the unwavering efforts of Baili Hongzhuang and Mu Lingbing, Mu Jinse finally agreed to let Baili Hongzhuang treat her. The news brought joy to everyone's faces because Mu Jinse's willingness to receive treatment was already the best outcome they could hope for.
On that day, Baili Hongzhuang, Mu Lingbing, and Mu Jinse were in the bedroom.
"Mother, let Yixuan examine your condition," Mu Lingbing encouraged Mu Jinse, speaking gently.
Upon hearing this, Mu Jinse nodded, although her eyes still flickered with complex emotions.
Eventually, that wavering and complex expression turned into determination and resolution. Mu Jinse untied the veil that had tightly wrapped her body.
Just as Baili Hongzhuang had suspected, Mu Jinse's exposed skin was completely charred black, dry, and wrinkled, resembling tree bark, an astonishing sight.
Mu Lingbing's eyes widened at the scene before her. While she knew that Mu Jinse's injuries were severe, the current condition exceeded her expectations and understanding. She had never seen someone transformed like this.
Baili Hongzhuang's eyebrows furrowed upon seeing Mu Jinse's skin. "Did we startle you?" Mu Jinse asked, noticing Mu Lingbing's shocked expression.
Baili Hongzhuang shook her head. "Grandmother, it's okay. Please remove your veil. I need to understand your specific condition."
"Mother, no matter what, your image in my heart has never changed," Mu Lingbing quickly reassured her.
Seeing that neither Baili Hongzhuang nor Mu Lingbing showed any signs of retreat or disgust after witnessing her current appearance, Mu Jinse felt a sense of relief. She slowly removed her veil, revealing her face, which was also charred black except for her bright eyes. The rest of her features were difficult to look at.
"Grandmother, let me take your pulse," Baili Hongzhuang offered, extending her hand to examine Mu Jinse.
Mu Jinse's condition was truly shocking to Baili Hongzhuang. She had dealt with various toxins before, but compared to Mu Jinse's situation, it was nothing. Before understanding the specifics of this toxin, Baili Hongzhuang didn't dare to make any rash judgments.