"Senior brother!"
Seeing the old man with the hooked nose have his head severed by a single sword strike, the figure in the black robe looked horrified and emitted a violent fluctuation of divine soul power.
At the same time, I felt a chill in my heart.
Even his senior brother is dead, so he definitely can't survive either!
Lu Qing was also somewhat surprised by his master's sudden killing move.
It seems that the master was really angered by the cruelty of these two brothers, which is why he acted so decisively.
Since the old man with the hooked eagle is dead, there is naturally no need to keep the other one alive.
Ignoring the pleading gaze of the figure in the black robe, Lu Qing flicked a pebble, piercing through the figure's forehead, annihilating his soul power, and killing him completely.
Thus, the Flowing Cloud Sect's greatest reliance, its two Supreme Elders at the Innate Realm, died at the hands of Lu Qing and his disciple.
However, despite killing the culprit, Lu Qing felt no joy.
The old doctor was the same; after killing the old man with the hooked nose, he stood there for a long time without saying a word.
"Master."
Lu Qing could tell that her master seemed to be in a good mood, so she called out softly.
“Ah Qing, I think I understand now why I had that premonition when the sound of the Dao of Heaven and Earth resounded.”
The old doctor suddenly spoke up.
Lu Qing was taken aback.
"The changes in the world not only affect the cultivation environment, but also people's hearts."
What is being revived is not only spiritual energy, but also all sorts of malevolent and demonic energy that can disturb people's minds.
The changes in the rules of heaven and earth have gradually clarified the previously shrouded path of martial arts, making further progress possible.
In order to break through, some martial artists will do everything they can to break through the bottleneck, even if it means violating taboos.
I have a feeling that the rules set by the Holy Mountain will soon become obsolete.
Lu Qing remained silent.
He knew that his master was right.
Martial artists are all obsessed with becoming stronger.
With the changes in the world and the revival of spiritual energy, martial arts cultivation has become more promising.
Especially among those innate realm martial artists, those with exceptional talent have a very high chance of breaking through their own bottlenecks and advancing to a higher level.
If it's done honestly and uprightly, by comprehending the changes in heaven and earth to advance in rank, then that's fine.
What's truly frightening is that some martial artists at the Innate Realm are unwilling to follow the righteous path, but instead choose shortcuts and evil ways, breaking through by harming living beings.
Just like the two brothers from the Liuyun Sect, they sacrificed blood to living beings, plundering their life force and soul to strengthen themselves.
That would undoubtedly be a tremendous disaster for all people in the world.
As for the ban on Mount Kailash.
When the world situation is stable and the power of all parties is balanced, a ban may be useful.
But now the world has changed, the rules have loosened, and every force is scheming and plotting for its own interests. Who would really take the so-called ban seriously?
I'm afraid even the sacred mountain itself is already struggling to cope.
Otherwise, with the Liuyun Sect causing such a commotion in Yunzhou this time, why haven't any people from the Holy Mountain appeared?
Even the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, which is known for upholding the rules of the Holy Mountain and has access to all kinds of information, did not have any disciples present.
This can only mean one thing: something has indeed happened in Zhongzhou, leaving the Holy Mountain with no time to attend to matters in other states.
“Master, it seems we need to get to Zhongzhou as soon as possible to find out how the situation in the world has changed,” Lu Qing said.
“Alright, we’ll set off immediately once this matter is settled.” The old doctor nodded in agreement.
Zhongzhou is the most prosperous place in the world. One state is comparable to the sum of all the other states. Only there can one know what the world has really become.
"Seniors! I'm here to help you!"
Just as Lu Qing and his apprentice were chatting, a figure flew down in front of them; it was the man with the sword.
"Seniors, are you alright...?"
The man with the sword was about to ask a question when he suddenly paused when he saw the old doctor's appearance.
It turns out that in order to break through the Blood Light Domain, the old doctor had raised his essence, energy, and spirit to their peak state, and his appearance had also changed back to that of a middle-aged man who had just broken through to the Innate Realm.
The man with the sword was stunned when he saw it.
"It's alright, those two villains have already been killed, you don't need to worry."
The old doctor also realized what was happening, and he calmed his qi and blood, his hair and beard gradually turned white, and soon returned to their previous state.
Upon seeing this, the man with the sword realized that the old doctor was deliberately maintaining an aged appearance.
However, he quickly stopped worrying about the issue and was instead taken aback by what the old doctor said.
"Senior, you said you've already killed the Mo Hu brothers..."
Before the man with the sword could finish speaking, he suddenly froze.
Only then did he notice the corpses of the old man with the hooked nose and the figure in the black robe lying on the ground, and his eyes widened in shock.
"Just two wicked villains who act recklessly and wantonly harm living beings; everyone has the right to kill them," the old doctor said indifferently. "But what about you, sir? What is the situation of your disciples and fellow practitioners in Yunzhou?"
The swordsman withdrew his shocked gaze, a look of sorrow appearing on his face: "Their situation is not good; half of them have already been killed by the Mo Hu brothers."
The remaining people were also drained of much of their vital energy and bone marrow by evil magic. Some of them, who were weaker, were on the verge of death.
The younger generation used their inner energy to heal their injuries, temporarily stabilizing their condition.
Even so, I fear that some of my comrades will not survive today.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have spent so much time at the restaurant.
"Oh, is it that serious?" The old doctor was taken aback and immediately said, "Then let's go take a look. I know some medical skills and might be able to help."
"Senior, you know medicine?" the sword-wielding man asked in surprise.
With the old doctor's unfathomable cultivation and medical skills, he must be extraordinary.
"I only know a little bit about it. Let's hurry over there without delay."
"Please follow me, senior!"
The swordsman took one last look at the corpses of the two brothers, Mo Hu and his brother, and then immediately walked forward.
After Lu Qing retrieved his longbow, he and his master followed behind.
The three of them soon arrived at the restaurant. When they entered, they were both taken aback by the sight of the mummified corpses scattered all over the place.
Those who know this must be the martial artists who were killed by that hook-nosed old man using evil magic.
I never expected their deaths to be so tragic.
"Supreme Elder!"
"Senior Yan!"
Upon seeing Lu Qing and his group enter, the Silver Moon Sect Master and others, who were sitting cross-legged on the ground regulating their breathing and healing their injuries, were initially pleasantly surprised. However, when they saw Lu Qing and the old doctor, their expressions turned wary.
"This is Senior Chen and his esteemed disciple. Please step aside. Senior Chen is an expert in medicine. Let him take a look at the condition of those disciples from Hundred Flowers Palace," the sword-wielding man said softly.
The Silver Moon Sect Master and the others were taken aback at first, then quickly stepped aside, revealing the figures lying behind them.
They were several young women dressed in white, but now their eyes were closed, they were unconscious, their faces were pale and haggard, and even their once black and shiny hair had turned dry and white.
The old doctor placed two fingers on the wrist of one of the women, while a wisp of innate true energy quietly probed in to examine her internal condition.
Soon, the old doctor's expression turned serious.
Just as the man with the sword said, the women were all in very bad shape.
With qi and blood depleted and a weak pulse, the body's vitality is almost extinguished, truly on the verge of exhaustion.
"Senior, how are my Hundred Flowers Palace disciples? Is there any hope for them?"
Liu, the deputy palace master of Baihua Palace, cautiously and respectfully asked the old doctor.
Seeing that even the Supreme Elder of the Silver Moon Sect treated the old doctor with utmost respect, she naturally dared not be negligent.
"I'll try my best." The old doctor looked serious, took out a needle pouch from his pocket, and turned to Lu Qing, saying, "Qing, go and get the medicine box. I need to use medicine."
"Yes, Master."
Lu Qing was using his special ability to discreetly examine everyone in the restaurant, to prevent any unscrupulous individuals from infiltrating the crowd.
Just as I finished investigating everyone, I heard my master's instructions.
He nodded, turned and walked out of the restaurant, using his movement technique to quickly head towards the direction of the carriage.
Noticing the seriousness on his master's face, Lu Qing slightly activated the earth elemental talisman power in his brow acupoint to speed things up.
So he quickly returned to where they had set up their tent.
"Young Master!"
"elder brother!"
"Young Master Lu!"
Upon seeing Lu Qing return, Ma Gu and the others were overjoyed and gathered around him.
"Don't ask about the situation yet, I'll tell you later. Master Ma, you all pack your things immediately and drive the carriage to town."
Master is saving someone in town and needs medicine, so I'll go first. Xiaoyan, be good and don't run around.
Lu Qing interrupted everyone's attempt to ask questions, picked up a medicine box, and disappeared into the woods again.
This left Magu and the others stunned in place.
"Master Ma, look at this..."
At this moment, the chubby middle-aged man politely addressed Ma Gudao.
"Let's do as you say, young master. Since he wants us to go there, it's clear that the danger in the town has been eliminated. Let's set off immediately."
Magu thought for a moment and then said directly.
"Okay, we'll do as you say, Master Ma," the chubby middle-aged man said hastily.
Magu gave him a strange look.
He noticed that ever since this person went up to the top of the tree, his attitude towards them had become somewhat strange; he seemed much more respectful and reserved.
What exactly did this senior Xu see at the top of the tree that caused such a drastic change in his attitude?
Magu had some suspicions in his mind, but he didn't expose them. Instead, he called Wei Zian and started packing.
After grabbing the medicine kit, Lu Qing rushed back to the restaurant at top speed.
"Master, the medicine box is here." Lu Qing handed over the medicine box.
The old doctor took the medicine box, opened it, took out a white jade bottle, uncorked it, and dripped a few drops of medicine into the mouths of the unconscious Hundred Flowers Palace disciples.
Lu Qing recognized that the medicine his master was using was the precious life-saving liquid that the two of them had come up with together, made with earth vein essence liquid and century-old ginseng as the main ingredients, supplemented with other precious medicinal materials.
When Madam Wei was critically ill and on her deathbed, and when Wei Zi'an was assassinated °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° and poisoned, he saved her from the brink of death with this medicine.
After administering the life-saving medicine, the old doctor began acupuncture, using the power of acupuncture to enhance the medicine's effects.
Before long, a touch of color returned to the faces of several Hundred Flowers Palace disciples who had previously appeared pale and haggard.
His breath, which had been barely perceptible, had become much more steady.
The martial artists still alive in the restaurant were all extraordinary; even though they were physically weak, their knowledge and skills remained.
It's clear to everyone that the condition of these Hundred Flowers Palace disciples is significantly improving.
It's much better than when it looked like a dead person.
"Alright, their condition has stabilized for now," the old doctor said softly.
Upon hearing this, Vice Palace Master Liu of Baihua Palace was overjoyed and immediately stepped forward to bow deeply to the old doctor: "Thank you for saving us, senior. We, the entire Baihua Palace, will never forget your kindness!"
"There's no need for such formalities. Although their lives are not in immediate danger, they are still very weak. They should not engage in any more fighting in the next few months and need to rest quietly. Please remember this," the old doctor said gently.
"This junior will remember," Vice Palace Master Liu replied respectfully.
After removing the silver needles from the bodies of several female disciples of the Hundred Flowers Palace, the old doctor looked around, pondered for a moment, and then said:
"I observe that the complexion of your faces does not seem to be very good. If you do not mind, you may let me take your pulse and see how to improve your condition."
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up slightly.
They had all witnessed the old doctor's medical skills just now.
The situation of those female disciples from the Hundred Flowers Palace was truly dire; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they were practically halfway to the underworld.
Even so, the old doctor still managed to save him in a short period of time.
This medical skill is so advanced that it's no exaggeration to say it can bring people back to life and heal flesh and bones.
You should know that their vital energy and spirit had been drained by the evil magic of the Supreme Elder of the Flowing Cloud Sect.
Although he was lucky enough to survive, his body was severely depleted, and he didn't even know if there were any hidden dangers inside.
Now that such a miraculous doctor is here to treat and regulate their bodies, how could anyone refuse?
They all bowed and said, "Thank you, senior!"
Seeing that his master had already started taking pulses for others, Lu Qing also began to wander around the restaurant.
Soon, he stopped in front of a corpse.
Unlike the other shriveled corpses in the restaurant that had been sucked dry, this corpse's body was still alive.
He died from a sword piercing his brow. There was still some unnaturalness on his right shoulder, as if his collarbone had been broken.
"This man seems to be a disciple of the Liuyun Sect. When I came in, he tried to take other fellow cultivators from Yunzhou hostage and threaten me, but I killed him with a single sword strike."
The man with the sword had been paying attention to Lu Qing, and upon seeing this, he explained.
Lu Qing nodded and then asked, "Where is the sect leader of the Flowing Cloud Sect? Didn't you see him, senior?"
“No.” The man with the sword shook his head. “He received a warning from Mo Hu and fled in advance. I was using my inner energy to heal the Hundred Flowers Palace disciples, so I didn’t chase after him.”
At this point, the man with the sword still seemed somewhat annoyed.
Mo Zhen's cultivation level was not low; he had already honed his own divine soul power and was only one step away from the Innate Realm.
Now that he has escaped, if he were to reach the Innate Realm in the future, he would likely pose a significant threat.
A Xiantian Realm expert hiding in the shadows is still quite terrifying.
Lu Qing noticed the man with the sword's regret but said nothing.
He let the person go himself, so he has no choice but to bear the consequences.
Seeing Lu Qing remain silent, the swordsman hesitated for a few moments before finally asking:
"Young master, did you kill that black fox?"
