Chapter 141

Chapter 141: Retreat, Enter the City, Ma Family is Ecstasy

. Wei Shanhai was equally astonished by this scene.

The old doctor’s method of freezing the sword energy bore a striking resemblance to the legendary Innate Realm.

However, the Innate Realm was a mystical realm typically only accessible to the most powerful who had reached the Great Perfection of the Innate Realm.

Furthermore, the power displayed by the old doctor seemed much smaller.

Rumor has it that once a true Innate Realm unfolds, it can control virtually everything within it.

If that were the case, annihilating Wang Cangyi’s sword energy would be a matter of a thought.

There would be no need to freeze it first and then gradually extinguish it.

Regardless, the old doctor’s technique was still not what one would expect from the initial stage of the Innate Realm.

Therefore, both the two Innate Realm masters and the plain-clothed youth on the city wall were completely stunned.

As for the other warriors, they were already stunned.

They had never witnessed such a miraculous method before; it was beyond their understanding of martial arts.

“Master’s martial arts talent is truly astonishing.”

Lu Qing nodded inwardly as he watched his master, with a single strike, deflect Wang Cangyi’s all-out killing move.

He was perhaps the only warrior who wasn’t terribly surprised by this scene.

With his supernatural powers, he had long known that his master had grasped a hint of the Xiantian realm.

After all, the technique his master practiced was inherited from the accomplished Xiantian master, Li Weitian.

A technique valued by such a peerless powerhouse couldn’t be so simple.

However, Lu Qing hadn’t yet reached the Xiantian realm and wasn’t sure if a hint of the realm could rival Wang Cangyi’s years of practice in the realm.

It seemed that a realm was a realm; even a hint of the realm’s power was beyond the reach of an ordinary Xiantian beginner.

“Sir, do you wish to fight again?”

The old doctor breathed a sigh of relief after breaking Wang Cangyi’s Xiantian sword energy, feeling somewhat reassured.

“Who exactly is this old gentleman?”

Wang Cangyi looked at the old doctor with a wave of fear, even his address becoming respectful.

To be able to comprehend the realm of the realm at the initial stage of the Xiantian realm was definitely not an ordinary Xiantian realm cultivator.

Only the most elite factions could possibly possess such a monster.

The thought of possibly offending such a faction made Wang Cangyi’s heart tremble.

While the Tiancang Sect was formidable, it could not compare to those truly supreme powers.

They were even more inferior to such ancient traditions with a long history and profound heritage.

“It doesn’t matter who this old man is. I simply come here to ask for your mercy and refrain from the bloodshed.”

Wang Cangyi’s expression shifted.

He had expended so much effort to corner the Wei family, even losing three of his own disciples. How could he possibly give up now?

But looking at the calm old doctor and the eager Wei Shanhai,

Wang Cangyi knew that no matter how much he hated it, he had to accept this reality.

He no longer had the power to bring the Wei family to its knees.

If the fighting continued, he might even die here.

Now, Wang Cangyi suddenly regretted it.

When he first arrived in Cang County, a sect elder had hinted at a desire to cooperate with him.

He’d ultimately refused the elder’s offer, motivated by a desire to keep the treasure for himself and believing he could control the situation.

Had he agreed to the elder’s cooperation, the Wei family would have been taken down long ago, and there wouldn’t have been the current setbacks.

Unfortunately, regrets were useless now.

“Alright, I’ll give you a favor, old sir, and let the Wei family go this time. Xiong’er, let’s go!”

But Wang Cangyi was no ordinary person. As a Xiantian realm warrior with over a hundred years of experience, he still possessed the necessary decisiveness.

Since the situation was impossible, further entanglement was pointless and might even offend some mysterious and powerful force.

So, he’d simply do the old doctor a favor.

After a deep look at Wei Shanhai, Wang Cangyi sheathed his sword and turned to leave.

The burly man followed him without a word, and the remaining Tiancang Sect disciples hurried to follow.

“These villains, are they just leaving like that?”

Wei Zian’s voice rang out in disbelief as he watched the Tiancang Sect’s retreating members.

“Silly boy, Wang Cangyi can’t defeat this Xiantian Realm master. Besides leaving, what else can he do?”

Wei Xinghe laughed,

and at the same time, he finally felt relieved.

Earlier, facing Wang Cangyi’s terrifying sword energy, he had thought they would all perish on the spot.

“Thank you, benefactor, for saving our Wei family from this critical moment. This kindness will be forever remembered by everyone in the Wei family.”

At this moment, Wei Shanhai suddenly bowed deeply to the old doctor, performing a very solemn salute.

“Thank you, benefactor, for saving my life!”

Wei Xinghe, Wei Dazong, and the Silver Moon Guards also bowed solemnly to the old doctor and expressed their gratitude.

“No need for that. I was just following my heart and doing what I had to do,” the old doctor said with a wave of his hand.

He wasn’t overly surprised.

He had practiced medicine for many years and had received so much gratitude that it was nothing new.

“Master, ancestor, there are too many people here. Let’s return home first,” Madam Wei warned.

She knew the old doctor’s main purpose for coming this time was to help the ancestor heal his injuries.

But this was not the right time to bring this up.

“Yes, it was Wei who neglected me,” Wei Shanhai realized, and quickly said, “Please, benefactors, move to your residence and let me show my gratitude by being your host.”

The old doctor and his companions naturally accepted the offer, and they began to head towards the city.

Many warriors, all leading figures from various factions, were still lingering near the city gates.

But upon seeing the Wei family, they all stepped aside, no one daring to object.

With the Tiancang Sect’s departure, the Wei family once again became the most dominant force in the county. No one would be so blind.

But as they moved away, everyone’s gaze fixed on the old doctor and Lu Qing, trying to memorize their appearance.

It was clear to everyone that the Wei family’s escape this time was entirely due to the old doctor’s assistance.

Everyone was deeply curious about such a mysterious and powerful Xiantian realm expert.

Unfortunately, the old doctor wore a bamboo hat throughout, preventing anyone from glimpsing his true appearance.

Therefore, everyone’s attention was focused on Lu Qing.

After all, Lu Qing’s ability to defeat a martial arts master at the Perfect Internal Organs level with his Jingu Realm cultivation was equally incredible.

But as the situation unfolded, someone noticed something was amiss.

After the Wei family members entered the city, a warrior nudged someone nearby.

“Patriarch Ma, that ridiculously powerful young man walking next to me just now looks a bit like your Ma Gu to me.”

“I, I don’t know!”

The person being nudged was a thin, elderly man with a goatee.

He, too, was feeling a bit bewildered.

“I think it’s him. I watched him grow up. He hasn’t been back in the city much these past few years, but how could I possibly be mistaken?”

another warrior, clearly close to the Ma family, said confidently.

“Patriarch Ma, congratulations! Ma Gu actually knows that mysterious Xiantian Realm cultivator, and even escorted the Wei family’s mistress and young master back together. Your Ma family is about to become rich!”

one warrior exclaimed with envy.

“This, this isn’t certain yet. I’ll go back and confirm!”

After dealing with several familiar faces from other clans, Clan Leader Ma, feeling a bit dizzy, hurried home.

Although he professed uncertainty, how could he not recognize Ma Gu? Not long ago, he’d personally sent him to escort a shipment of supplies from the clan to the provincial capital. However,

after delivering that shipment, he never returned to the city, sending his men back with the news that the city was too chaotic and he was staying at the market to avoid the spotlight.

He hadn’t expected that, without making any noise, he’d accomplished such a significant feat.

The thought of this filled Clan Leader Ma with excitement.

He suddenly sensed that their Ma clan’s opportunity for rise might be approaching.

“Zhirui, do you know who that Xiantian realm cultivator wearing a bamboo hat is?”

The County Lord asked solemnly from atop the city wall, observing the figures of the Wei clan.

“I know,” the young man in plain clothes nodded.

“Who is he?” the County Lord demanded.

“You’ll know who he is later, but I can tell you that you know this Xiantian realm master.”

“I know him?” The county magistrate’s eyes widened.

However, the young man in plain clothes had no time to pay attention to his friend’s surprise.

He looked at the old doctor’s back, and there was still a hint of indescribable shock in the depths of his eyes.

“The Xiantian realm, I didn’t expect that a warrior at the initial stage of the Xiantian realm could touch such a state of mind. Is this the power of merit?”

(End of this chapter)