"Brother Lu Qing, what are you doing here?"
"I came to the mountains to collect medicinal herbs, and I didn't expect to run into you all," Lu Qing replied.
Since entering the Bone and Tendon Realm, Lu Qing has obtained another medicinal bath recipe from his master to strengthen his bones and muscles, which he uses to aid his cultivation.
So he's been using up a lot of medicinal herbs these past two days, using up all the herbs his master had collected.
To replenish his medicinal herbs, he took Xiao Li into the mountains to collect them.
Unexpectedly, they ran into Magu being chased.
"So, I guess I'm really lucky," Magu exclaimed.
If Lu Qing hadn't gone into the mountains to gather herbs today, he would never have escaped the pursuit of that leather-armored youth.
"And what about you, Master Ma? Why were you being chased by that person? And who are these people?" Lu Qing asked.
From the information gleaned by his supernatural abilities, Lu Qing only knew that the two people had come from a sect called Tiancang Sect.
However, it is still unclear why Magu offended them.
"I don't know who they are either. As for why I'm being hunted down, that's a long story."
Magu wore a complicated expression and began to recount the events of the past few days.
"That's how it happened. When I went out to find medicine for Madam Wei, I was spotted by that leather-armored youth and chased all the way to that valley, where I ran into you."
"I didn't expect you to have such a wonderful time these past two days, Mr. Ma."
After listening to Ma Gu's story, Lu Qing looked at him with a strange expression.
He discovered that this person was really unlucky, and it seemed that he was also at odds with that young master Wei.
Both times I encountered him, I was bound to have bad luck; this time, I was almost chased to my death.
"Brother Lu Qing, please don't make fun of me," Ma Gu said, embarrassed. "I regret it so much now. I shouldn't have gone into that forest that day."
Lu Qing smiled and stopped teasing him.
Instead, I felt a sense of admiration for him.
Magu could have chosen to abandon Madam Wei and her son, or simply hand them over to save his own life.
But he didn't do that, and even when he was chased to the brink of death, he remained tight-lipped.
Such a commitment to keeping promises truly makes him a man of honor.
"By the way, Brother Lu Qing, there's something I need to ask of you. Madam Wei is currently unconscious due to an infection of her wound and is in critical condition. I wonder if you could go and save her?"
The lives of Madam Wei and her son were saved by that small squad of Silver Moon Guards who risked their lives to protect them.
He almost lost his life because of it.
Magu really didn't want her to die from her injuries.
That would render the deaths of many people meaningless.
Lu Qing fell into deep thought.
Seeing that he didn't speak, Magu didn't dare to urge him.
Lu Qing is incredibly powerful, skilled in medicine, and even seems to be able to command a terrifying, mysterious creature.
If he helps, his chances of rescuing Madam Wei and her son will be much greater.
Thinking of that mysterious creature, Magu couldn't help but glance around furtively.
Come to think of it, when he and Lu Qing were moving here, they didn't see that mysterious creature at all.
I don't know if it's hiding nearby or has already left.
Lu Qing didn't notice Ma Gu's subtle movements; he was pondering whether or not to get involved in this mess.
The situation is now very clear.
The so-called Tiancang Sect should be the force that is trying to deal with the Wei family during this turmoil in the county.
Although the strength of the Tiancang Sect is unknown, it is clear that as a force with a Xiantian Realm expert, its foundation must be considerable.
Going against such a force could have disastrous consequences if exposed.
With Xiao Li around, Lu Qing wasn't particularly afraid of martial artists at the Acquired Realm.
However, it's hard to say for those at the Innate Realm.
Even Xiao Li would probably be unable to pose any threat to such an existence.
After pondering for a while, Lu Qing finally decided to go with Ma Gu.
In the previous incident at Happy Village, the Wei family helped him fend off the Black Wolf Gang.
This means Lu Qing owes them a favor.
If he saves Madam Wei and her son this time, it can be considered that he has repaid that favor.
As for those at the Innate Realm, such beings should not appear in this mountain forest.
That Wang Cangyi, who is at the Innate Realm, covets the Wei family's treasures, so he shouldn't be leaving the county town and should be keeping a close watch on things.
Otherwise, if he leaves and the Wei family moves the treasure away right afterward, wouldn't he end up with nothing?
Of course, this is on the premise that news of Tong Canglang and Wang Qingshan's deaths has not yet reached the county town.
Otherwise, with two disciples dead, one of whom was an adopted son, no one could guarantee that Wang Cangyi wouldn't go mad.
Therefore, if you want to save someone, you have to be quick.
Before news of Tong Canglang and Wang Qingshan's deaths reaches the county town, they must move Madam Wei and her son away.
“Okay, I’ll go with you.” In the end, Lu Qing nodded.
"Thank you, Brother Lu Qing!"
When Ma Gu saw that Lu Qing had agreed, he was overjoyed and thanked him repeatedly.
Having made their decision, the two of them did not linger in the cave any longer.
The recovery ability of the Tendon and Bone Realm is very strong. After receiving treatment from Lu Qing and applying Golden Wound Medicine, Ma Gu's shoulder injury is no longer a big problem.
Aside from the injured hand being unable to fight, normal activities are still possible.
The two prepared to set off immediately for the cave where Madam Wei and her son were hiding.
However, before setting off, Lu Qing made a request.
That is, Magoo was responsible for pointing out the direction, but he was in charge of deciding the specific route.
Magu naturally did not object to this.
He knew that Lu Qing often went into the mountains to collect herbs, so he was naturally much more familiar with the area than he was.
Since he made this request, he must have his own reasons.
The two stood in front of the cave, and Magu began to determine the direction.
Although he had been chased so frantically by the leather-armored youth that he had no idea of the general direction he was heading when he fled, Magu still had a general idea of the direction he was heading.
After discerning for a while, Magu pointed Lu Qing in a direction.
Knowing the direction, Lu Qing immediately walked ahead and set off in that direction.
On his shoulder, Xiao Li would occasionally give him a hint.
Indeed, the reason Lu Qing insisted on choosing the route was because of Xiao Li's presence.
Xiao Li possesses a wondrous ability to sense the presence of living beings around her from a great distance.
After consuming the Earth Vein Elixir, its ability was significantly enhanced.
Lu Qing tested it and found that if Xiao Li got serious, no living being within a mile radius could escape its senses, which was quite amazing.
This distance might not seem very far on flat ground.
However, in the mountains and forests, that area becomes quite large.
After all, the environment in the deep mountains is complex, and if you really want to hide, you might not be able to be found at all from just a few steps away.
The sensing range of one mile in radius is no different from having a third eye.
While communicating with Xiao Li, Lu Qing slowly chose a route, and every now and then, he would change direction.
Sometimes they will suddenly find a place to hide temporarily.
At first, Magu was a little confused, but one time, shortly after they hid, two martial artists with amazing qi and blood passed by.
He finally understood what Lu Qing's actions meant.
He was able to foresee the movements of these martial artists!
While marveling at this, Magu finally noticed that Lu Qing would occasionally turn his head, making subtle movements that seemed to be communicating with something.
But clearly, there was nothing on his shoulder.
He guessed that Lu Qing was probably communicating with the mysterious creature that had killed the middle-aged strong man in the Inner Vein Realm.
They also secretly guessed that the mysterious creature was the one who could foresee the movements of those martial artists.
What kind of creature is it that can not only perfectly conceal its presence, but also possesses such terrifying sensory abilities!
Magu felt like he was being scratched by a cat, his curiosity reaching its peak.
Unfortunately, he could tell that Lu Qing didn't seem to want to reveal any information about the mysterious creature.
So even if he was very curious, he could only force himself to hold back from asking questions.
Lu Qing was also somewhat surprised at this moment.
After traveling for a while, Xiao Li had already sensed several different groups of martial artists.
How many people did the Cangzong sect send into this mountain forest to search for that day?
Or perhaps the bodies of Tong Canglang and Wang Qingshan have been discovered, and everyone is rushing this way?
Lu Qing had no way of knowing for sure, so he could only take Ma Gu with him and travel cautiously.
Fortunately, after passing through this mountain forest, Xiao Li could no longer sense any signs of martial arts activity.
The two of them can also increase their speed.
And so, thanks to Xiao Li's sensory abilities, Lu Qing and Ma Gu finally arrived safely at the mountain where Madam Wei and her son were hiding.
"There is a hidden cave ahead. Madam Wei and Young Master Wei are inside."
Magu gestured to Lu Qing.
Lu Qing nodded. Xiao Li had also reminded him that there were people inside the cave.
Upon arriving at the cave, Magu first checked the small warning traps he had set up at the cave entrance before leaving that morning.
They breathed a sigh of relief after finding that nothing had been touched.
It seems that no one discovered the cave during the time he was being hunted.
Young Master Wei was also very obedient and did not come out on his own.
Magu was the first to walk into the cave. As soon as he reached the entrance, he saw a wooden stick smash out from inside, heading straight for his head.
Magu stepped aside and said in a deep voice, "Young Master, it is I."
"Magu, you're back?"
Young Master Wei's delighted voice rang out from inside as he ran out, clutching a wooden stick in his hand—the very stick he had used to ambush Ma Gu earlier.
"Did you find the medicine? Wait, you're injured?"
Young Master Wei first inquired about the medicinal herbs, but then his expression changed.
Because he saw the bloodstains on Magu's shoulder and the arm that was half-hanging over his chest.
"I was accidentally discovered by those people and got injured. Luckily, I had Brother Lu Qing with me. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't have made it back to see you, young master."
"Brother Lu Qing?"
Young Master Wei was puzzled, and only then did he see Lu Qing standing not far away.
His eyes widened instantly.
“I recognize you, you’re that one, that one...”
Young Master Wei felt that Lu Qing looked familiar, but he just couldn't recall Lu Qing's name right away.
“This is Brother Lu Qing, a disciple of Doctor Chen. You should recognize him, young master,” Ma Gu reminded him from the side.
"Yes, I remember, you're the one who brews medicine for me every day!" Young Master Wei finally remembered completely.
He was seriously injured at the time and recuperated for a period of time under the care of Dr. Chen.
Among them, it was Lu Qing who would brew medicine for him every day and bring it in for him to drink.
However, during that period, Lu Qing rarely spoke in front of him.
Aside from delivering his medicine, I rarely appear in front of him.
Although Lu Qing looked familiar to him, the two were not actually very familiar with each other.
"I've met you before, young master. I never expected to see you again in these deep mountains," Lu Qing said with a smile.
"How did you end up here?" Young Master Wei asked in surprise.
“Young master, Brother Lu Qing is a prized disciple of Doctor Chen, and he is also skilled in medicine. I met him by chance in the mountains and specially invited him over to treat your wife,” Ma Gu explained.
"Oh right, you're Doctor Chen's disciple." Young Master Wei realized and said anxiously, "Lu Qing, right? Please save my mother! I just checked on her again and found that her head is even hotter and she's started talking nonsense. She looks really bad!"
Upon hearing about Madam Wei, Young Master Wei no longer cared about finding out why Lu Qing was there and immediately began to make his request.
"Oh, it's that serious. Let me go in and take a look."
Upon hearing Young Master Wei's words, Lu Qing's expression also became more serious.
The three entered the cave, and Magu, to avoid suspicion and also to keep watch, waited at the entrance.
Lu Qing followed Young Master Wei into the cave and arrived at the location of Madam Wei.
Upon seeing Madam Wei, Lu Qing couldn't help but frown.
At this moment, Madam Wei was lying on her side, with leaves and grass on the ground underneath her, separating her from the cold ground.
The other side of the body, which was not being pressed down, was wrapped in white cloth, with faint traces of blood seeping out, indicating that the wound was not healing well.
Looking at Madam Wei's pale face and the cold sweat on her forehead...
Lu Qing knew that she was probably close to her limit.
He stepped forward and took the patient's pulse, his brows furrowing even more deeply.
He immediately activated his supernatural ability and looked at Madam Wei.
Soon, a faint white light, tinged with gray, emerged from his body.
【Li Ningyan: The mistress of the Wei family, wife of Wei Xinghe, and mother of Wei Zi'an. She is gentle on the outside but strong on the inside, and kind-hearted.】
【He suffered a severe blood loss from a sword wound to his waist and abdomen. Due to improper treatment, the wound became severely inflamed. Beset by both external and internal troubles, he is now on the verge of death.】
Upon seeing the information emanating from Madam Wei, Lu Qing's expression became extremely solemn.
I never expected that this person's injury would worsen so badly.
If he had arrived half an hour later, she probably wouldn't have been able to hold on and would have passed away.
Even now, the situation remains extremely difficult.
"Dr. Lu Qing, how is my mother?"
Young Master Wei, who was standing to the side, quickly asked after Lu Qing finished taking his mother's pulse.
“Young Master, to be honest, Madam Wei’s condition is quite bad.” Lu Qing said truthfully, “Her wounds were not treated properly in time, and the wounds were invaded by external evils. In addition, she has been traveling for days, and her body is suffering from both external and internal troubles. It has reached a very critical level.”
"What should we do?" Upon hearing this, Young Master Wei panicked. He immediately grabbed Lu Qing's sleeve and pleaded, "Dr. Lu Qing, I beg you, you must save my mother. As long as you heal my mother, I will give you any amount of money!"
“Young master, there’s no need for that. Saving lives and treating illnesses is the duty of us doctors. I will naturally do my best to treat your mother,” Lu Qing said.
After comforting Young Master Wei, Lu Qing began to ponder.
Given Madam Wei's current condition, ordinary medicines are no longer effective for her.
Seeing this, we realized we had no choice but to use the medicine he had previously prepared.
