Chapter 423: Chapter 351: Rune [4]
"Your brother’s body is just too weak. He’ll be fine once he wakes up."
Hu Qi had just rapidly pressed over a dozen acupoints on Lu Hong’s body.
Most of these points help to stop coughing, ease wheezing, and clear heat from the lungs. They are also connected to meridians that regulate the immune system, replenish vital energy, and bolster the body’s resistance.
Hu Qi used his Qi Blood Power to stimulate these acupoints, causing them to form a cycle, thereby treating Lu Hong’s illness.
If he were a member of a Martial Arts Family right now, he wouldn’t need to go through so much trouble. A single stream of Qi Blood True Strength would have been enough to easily heal Lu Hong.
But with his Essence Element Divine Treasure currently sealed, he could only use this method.
However, while this method could cure the illness, the price was consuming Lu Hong’s Vitality.
This treatment just now had cost Lu Hong at least thirty years of his Lifespan.
’Of course, there was no need to mention this.’
After all, without treatment, given his condition, Lu Hong wouldn’t have lived for more than half a year.
Besides, although the theoretical Lifespan of an ordinary person in this world was one hundred years, very few of the lowest-level survivors actually lived to be fifty.
So even though the Lu Hong before him had lost thirty years of his lifespan, when you really thought about it, he still came out ahead.
His body’s Essence and Qi had been stimulated, which would make his physical constitution stronger in the short term.
It was like using a Blood Burning Skill on a video game character.
Of course, aside from this method, Hu Qi had other, gentler treatment options, but they took too long.
He didn’t have that much time to waste on this person.
So, he chose this fast-acting method.
Besides that, there was another reason for doing this.
He needed them to carry out a plan of his.
"Thank you, sir..."
Lu Shan let out a long breath. The great weight in her heart had finally lifted.
The next moment, however, a strong gust of wind rushed toward her face.
Hu Qi, who had been two meters away, instantly appeared in front of Lu Shan.
Lu Shan’s expression changed slightly. Her instincts, honed from long-term combat in the wilderness, made her instinctively clutch Lu Hong and retreat.
But compared to Hu Qi, her movements were still too slow.
Hu Qi’s fingers tapped her chest three times in quick succession, like a dragonfly skimming water, before he withdrew his hand.
Lu Shan stood frozen, feeling a strange, tingling numbness spread across her chest.
Although it wasn’t obvious because of the red birthmark on her face, her earlobes had quietly turned a shade of crimson.
Before she could speak, Hu Qi’s flat voice sounded.
"I’ve healed your brother. As we agreed, it’s time for you to pay the price.
From now on, you and your brother will obey my commands.
I’ve placed a block in your body that I must personally resolve each month. Otherwise, within a month, you will die of a sudden heart attack. The same goes for your brother."
Though his voice was flat, the words struck Lu Shan’s heart like a heavy hammer, sending a chill through her body.
After that, Hu Qi didn’t stay in the room any longer.
He turned, walked out the door, and began to wander around the gathering place.
Lu Shan wanted to warn Hu Qi to be careful, but the words died on her lips when she thought of his power.
...
By now, it was evening, and the sound of the rain was gradually fading.
Except for the straight gravel path in the very center of the gathering place, the rest of the ground was a muddy mess.
The people coming and going saw Hu Qi’s lean and powerful physique, and their eyes unconsciously revealed a look of apprehension.
Although they didn’t know Hu Qi, everyone in the Rotten Leaf Gathering Place was sallow-faced and emaciated. Hu Qi, in contrast, was so robust that you didn’t need to be a genius to know he wasn’t someone to be trifled with.
On top of that, Hu Qi wasn’t carrying any food, so no one was stupid enough to approach and provoke him.
Hu Qi meandered about, stopping here and there, and before long, he had explored the entire Rotten Leaf Gathering Place.
All except for the huge manor at the very back, of course.
Armed guards watched over it closely, strictly forbidding anyone from approaching.
Some who got even a little too close were met with warning shots from the guards.
Seeing this, Hu Qi returned to Lu Shan’s dwelling just as the last glimmer of twilight faded from the sky.
By this time, Lu Hong had already woken up.
He was full of energy with a ruddy complexion, all traces of his previous gauntness gone.
"Sir, you’re back!"
It was clear that Lu Shan must have already told Lu Hong the whole story.
After a brief silence, the two of them accepted their fate, showing no strong signs of rejection.
After all, in this wasteland world where even finding enough food and warmth was a struggle, becoming the subordinate of an Evolver didn’t seem so bad.
Besides, things had already come to this.
To resist meant death, so the choice wasn’t exactly difficult.
Hu Qi didn’t say much about it.
After briefly asking about Lu Hong’s current condition, he walked into the room Lu Shan had been sleeping in, choosing it simply because it was cleaner than Lu Hong’s somewhat messy bed.
Hu Qi sat down cross-legged and began to meditate, circulating the Qi Blood Power within his body. He instructed the two of them not to disturb him.
Seeing this, the two of them could only retreat outside to prepare the wolf leg and start cooking.
...
「Sea of Sumeru, Shallow Wave Zone.」
In a region not far from the Desolate Star World, a massive shadow swam slowly.
Drawing closer, one would find that it was, in fact, a whale-like creature from the Spirit Realm.
It swung its powerful tail fin, each movement stirring up faint ripples.
Its pectoral fins on either side were like giant oars, constantly paddling to propel its body forward.
As the giant fish cruised along, it emitted a deep and distant sound.
