194: Chapter 194 Medicine King Valley's Assistance

The other old man took a Storage Pouch from his robes and tossed it to Su Qinghan.

"There are healing Medicinal Pills inside, enough to treat all the wounded."

Su Qinghan caught the Storage Pouch, grateful tears welling in her eyes.

"Thank you..."

The two Elders nodded and turned to face the Nascent Soul Elder from Qinglan.

"Now, do you still wish to fight?"

The Qinglan Nascent Soul Elder's face turned ashen, his teeth gritted in rage.

He looked at the two Nascent Soul Middle Stage Elders, then at Su Qinghan, and finally stomped his foot in fury.

"Retreat!"

Leading his remaining Disciples, he beat a hasty retreat.

Su Qinghan stood where she was, watching their departing figures for a long time without moving.

Then, she turned and walked toward the wounded to begin distributing the pills.

Li Changsheng also went over to help bandage wounds and comfort the injured Disciples.

He knelt beside a heavily injured Qingxin Pavilion Disciple, carefully bandaging her wounds.

The female cultivator looked to be barely in her early twenties, at the Foundation Establishment Initial Stage, with three deep sword wounds that wouldn't stop bleeding.

Her face was as pale as paper and her eyes were unfocused; she was clearly at her limit.

"Hang in there."

Li Changsheng spoke softly, slipping a healing Medicinal Pill into her mouth.

The female cultivator looked at him, her lips trembling as if she wanted to say something, but only a weak groan escaped.

Li Changsheng did not give up, continuing to use his Spiritual Qi to nurture her wounds.

That gentle force of vitality slowly seeped into her body, stopping the bleeding and stabilizing her injuries.

An hour later, the female cultivator's breathing gradually leveled out, and she fell into a deep sleep.

Li Changsheng breathed a sigh of relief and stood up, preparing to save the next person.

Just then, a hand pressed down on his shoulder.

He turned back to see a white-haired, white-bearded old man standing behind him with a smile and profound eyes.

It was that Nascent Soul Middle Stage Elder from Medicine King Valley.

"Young man, you've done well."

The old man spoke, his voice gentle.

"Your medical skills are quite good."

Li Changsheng was stunned for a moment before hastily bowing in respect.

"Senior overpraises me. This Junior only understands the basics."

The old man shook his head and said,

"It is more than the basics. The vitality you used just now was very pure."

"If I am not mistaken, have you Cultivated some kind of Cultivation Technique related to life?"

Li Changsheng felt a slight chill in his heart, but he did not hide it and nodded.

A flash of admiration crossed the old man's eyes as he spoke.

"It is rare. In this era where everyone pursues the power of slaughter, there are still those willing to Cultivate this kind of life-nurturing technique."

"Good, very good."

He paused, then added,

"I see your Cultivation has reached Foundation Establishment Peak, only one step away from Core Formation."

"But this step is the most difficult to cross."

Li Changsheng said respectfully,

"Please guide me, Senior."

The old man looked at him and said slowly,

"Core Formation is not just the accumulation of Spiritual Qi, but a Breakthrough of the state of mind. Your state of mind is already sufficient."

"However, your application of Qi is still somewhat crude."

He raised his hand, and a ball of pale green light emerged in his palm.

The light was gentle and pure, radiating a comfortable aura.

"Watch closely."

With a slight flick of his fingers, the ball of light instantly transformed into countless tiny threads, weaving a complex web in the air.

Every thread was incredibly precise, and every trajectory was perfectly placed.

"The application of Qi is not about quantity, but about precision."

The old man said.

"Your current Spiritual Qi is like a raging fire—powerful but easily out of control."

"If you can turn this fire into countless tiny flames and precisely control the flow of every wisp of Spiritual Qi, your strength will increase by at least thirty percent."

Li Changsheng stared unblinkingly at the network of Spiritual Qi, a sense of realization welling up in his heart.

He thought of how he used to fight, always pouring in all his strength with a single sword strike, wishing he could use every drop of Spiritual Qi at once.

While the power was immense, the consumption was also great, making it easy to fall at a disadvantage in a battle of attrition.

If he could turn his Spiritual Qi into countless tiny threads and precisely control the power of every strike...

He closed his eyes, immersing himself in that realization.

He didn't know how much time had passed, but when he opened his eyes again, the old man was gone.

In his place was Su Qianxue's anxious face.

"Li Changsheng! Are you alright?"

Li Changsheng shook his head and stood up. He felt refreshed, as if something within his body had quietly changed.

"Where is that Senior?"

Su Qianxue said,

"The two Elders from Medicine King Valley are discussing matters with the Pavilion Master. They asked me to come get you."

Li Changsheng nodded and followed her toward the main hall.

Inside the main hall, Su Qinghan and the two Medicine King Valley Elders were sitting there, discussing something in low voices.

Seeing Li Changsheng enter, all three looked up at once.

"Li Changsheng," Su Qinghan said, "these two Seniors wish to see you."

The old man who had guided Li Changsheng earlier stood up and walked over to him.

"Young man, what is your name?"

Li Changsheng said,

"This Junior is Li Changsheng."

The old man nodded and said,

"I am the Grand Elder of Medicine King Valley, Dan Chenzi."

The other old man also stood up and said,

"I am the Second Elder of Medicine King Valley, Dan Yuanzi."

Li Changsheng hastily bowed in greeting.

"Greetings to the two Seniors."

Dan Chenzi looked at him with profound eyes.

"Li Changsheng, there are some things I want to tell you."

Li Changsheng's heart tightened, knowing that what followed would surely be important.

Dan Chenzi said slowly,

"True Lord Three Swords—do you know him?"

Li Changsheng nodded.

"I do. He is the Grand Elder of the Qinglan Sword Sect; this Junior has received his guidance many times."

Dan Chenzi said,

"Do you know why he has always remained at the Qinglan Sword Sect?"

Li Changsheng was stunned.

Dan Chenzi looked at him and said word for word,

"He was a witness to the Blood Fiend Sect incident back then."

"The reason he stayed in Qinglan was to find evidence and expose the mastermind behind the scenes."

Li Changsheng's heart jolted violently.

True Lord Three Swords...

He thought of that white-haired old man and the words he had spoken.

"Guard your heart."

"When the time is right, I will tell you everything."

So, he had been waiting all along.

Waiting for the right moment.

Waiting for someone who could shoulder all of this.

Dan Chenzi took a jade bottle from his robes and handed it to Li Changsheng.

"This is a barrier breaking pill; it can help you with your Core Formation."

"The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley asked me to deliver it to you."

Li Changsheng took the jade bottle, feeling its warmth in his hand as a rich medicinal fragrance wafted to his nose.

"This..."

Dan Chenzi waved his hand and said,

"No need for thanks. You are a good lad; we trust you."

He paused, his gaze becoming solemn.

"Li Changsheng, remember."

"Ling Cang's ambition does not stop at Yunzhou. The people behind him are more terrifying than you can imagine."

"You must reach Core Formation as soon as possible and grow stronger quickly. Because next, you will face even greater challenges."

Li Changsheng solemnly cupped his fists.

"This Junior will keep it in mind."

Dan Chenzi nodded and turned to look at Su Qinghan.

"Pavilion Master Su, it is time for us to take our leave. There are matters to attend to back at Medicine King Valley."

Su Qinghan rose to see them off, saying,

"Thank you for your help, Seniors. Qingxin Pavilion will keep this kindness in our hearts."

Dan Chenzi waved his hand and, together with Dan Yuanzi, transformed into two streaks of light that vanished into the horizon.

Li Changsheng stood there, staring in the direction they had disappeared for a long time.

Then, he looked down at the barrier breaking pill in his hand and gripped it tightly.

Core Formation.

He must succeed.

Walking out of the main hall, Li Changsheng saw a familiar figure standing not far away.

Qin Hao.

He was much thinner than before, his face showing the exhaustion of travel, but his eyes remained as determined as ever.

Seeing Li Changsheng, he walked over quickly and pulled him into a hug.

"Brother Li!"

Li Changsheng patted his back and smiled.

"Why are you here?"

Qin Hao said,

"I heard you were at Qingxin Pavilion, so I rushed over. I ran into some Qinglan people on the way and nearly lost my life."

Li Changsheng looked at him, a sense of warmth rising in his heart.

"It's good that you're here."

Su Qianxue also walked over and stood beside Li Changsheng. The three of them stood side by side, gazing at the distant mountains.

The setting sun dyed the edge of the sky in gold.

In the distance, dark clouds loomed in the direction of the Qinglan Sword Sect.

But for now, they were together.

That was enough.