Chapter 111

Chapter 111: Magical Induction, Healing and Saving Lives

“Brother Lu Qing, what brings you here?”

“I came into the mountains to gather herbs, and I didn’t expect to run into you,” Lu Qing replied.

Ever since entering the Muscle and Bone Realm, Lu Qing had received a medicinal bath recipe from his master for strengthening the muscles and bones,

which he used to aid his cultivation. Consequently, he’d been using a lot of herbs over the past couple of days, using up some of his master’s collection.

To replenish, he took Xiao Li into the mountains to gather herbs.

Unexpectedly, they encountered Ma Gu being hunted.

“So, I’m really lucky,” Ma Gu exclaimed.

If Lu Qing hadn’t gone into the mountains to gather herbs today, he would have definitely not escaped the pursuit of the leather-armored youth.

“What about you, Master Ma? Why are you being hunted by that person? And who are these people?” Lu Qing asked.

From the information his supernatural powers revealed, Lu Qing only knew that the two men were from the same sect called the Tiancang Sect.

But he wasn’t sure why Ma Gu had offended them.

“I don’t know who they are, and as for why I’m being hunted, that’s a long story.”

Ma Gu’s face was filled with indescribable emotion as he began to recount the events of the past few days.

“So, I was out looking for medicine for Madam Wei when I was spotted by that leather-armored young man. I was chased all the way to that valley, and then I ran into you.”

“I didn’t expect you’ve had such an exciting two days, Master Ma.”

After hearing Ma Gu’s story, Lu Qing looked at him curiously.

He noticed that this man had quite a bit of bad luck, and it seemed he had a conflict with that young master Wei. He

‘d met him twice, always with bad luck, and this time, he’d nearly been hunted to death.

“Brother Lu Qing, stop teasing me,” Ma Gu said with shamefacedness. “I regret so much now that I shouldn’t have gone to that forest that day.”

Lu Qing smiled, but stopped teasing.

Instead, a sense of admiration welled up in his heart.

Ma Gu could have chosen to abandon Madam Wei and her child, or simply hand them over to save his own life.

But he didn’t do any of this. Even when he was hunted to a dead end, he remained silent. He

kept his promise so faithfully, truly a true man.

“By the way, Brother Lu Qing, I have a favor to ask of you. Madam Wei is in a coma due to inflammation from her wounds. She’s in critical condition. Could you please go and save her?”

Madam Wei and her child had been saved by the small group of Silver Moon Guards who

risked their lives. He had nearly paid with his own life for it.

Magu truly didn’t want her to die from her injuries.

That would have made the deaths of so many people meaningless.

Lu Qing fell into deep thought.

Seeing him silent, Magu didn’t dare to press him.

Lu Qing was formidable, possessed medical skills, and even seemed to be able to command a terrifying, mysterious creature.

With his help, his chances of rescuing Madam Wei and her child would be much greater.

Thinking of the mysterious creature, Magu couldn’t help but glance around obscurely.

Speaking of which, he and Lu Qing hadn’t seen the mysterious creature along the way.

It wasn’t known whether it was hiding nearby or had already left.

Lu Qing ignored Ma Gu’s subtle movements, debating whether or not to get involved in this mess.

The situation was now clear.

The so-called Tiancang Sect was likely the force responsible for countering the Wei family during the recent unrest in the county.

While the Tiancang Sect’s strength was unknown, it was clear that as a force boasting a Xiantian Realm powerhouse, its foundation must be substantial.

Opposing such a force, if exposed, would have disastrous consequences.

With Xiao Li around, Lu Qing wasn’t particularly wary of post-natal realm warriors.

However, the situation with the Xiantian Realm was more uncertain.

Even Xiao Li likely wouldn’t pose much of a threat to such a being.

After a moment of contemplation, Lu Qing finally decided to go with Ma Gu.

During the previous incident at Happy Village, the Wei family had helped him fend off the Black Wolf Gang.

Lu Qing owed them a favor.

Saving Madam Wei and her son this time would be a way of repaying that favor.

As for the Xiantian Realm, beings of that caliber wouldn’t likely appear in these mountains and forests.

Wang Cangyi, a Xiantian Realm cultivator, coveted the Wei family’s treasure and would likely remain in the county seat, keeping a close eye on it.

Otherwise, if he left, the Wei family would immediately remove the treasure, leaving him empty-handed.

Of course, that assumes that news of Tong Canglang and Wang Qingshan’s deaths hasn’t reached the county seat yet.

Otherwise, with two disciples dead, one of whom was his adopted son, there’s no guarantee Wang Cangyi wouldn’t go mad.

Therefore, if they were to be rescued, they had to act quickly.

They had to remove Madam Wei and her son before news of Tong Canglang and Wang Qingshan’s deaths reached the county seat.

“Okay, I’ll go with you,” Lu Qing finally nodded.

“Thank you, Brother Lu Qing!”

Ma Gu, overjoyed at Lu Qing’s agreement, thanked him profusely.

With their decision made, they didn’t linger in the cave any longer.

The Jingu Realm possessed a remarkable resilience, and with Lu Qing’s treatment and the application of Golden Wound Medicine, Ma Gu’s shoulder injury was no longer a problem.

Except that the injured hand cannot fight, normal activities are still possible.

The two prepared to set off immediately, heading for the cave where Madam Wei and her son were hiding.

However, before setting off, Lu Qing made a request.

Magu would be responsible for pointing out the direction, but he would decide the specific route.

Magu naturally didn’t object.

He knew Lu Qing frequently went into the mountains to gather herbs, and was naturally much more familiar with the area than he was.

He must have a reason for this request.

The two stood in front of the cave, and Magu began to determine the direction.

Although he had been chased by the leather-armored youth and had no idea where to go, Magu still had a rough idea of his own escape direction.

After a moment of searching, Magu pointed Lu Qing in a direction.

With that direction in mind, Lu Qing immediately walked ahead, heading that way.

Xiao Li, perched on his shoulder, gave him occasional pointers.

Indeed, Lu Qing’s request for him to choose the route was due to Xiao Li’s presence.

Xiao Li possessed a remarkable ability to sense the presence of nearby creatures from a distance.

After consuming the Earth Vein Spirit Fluid, this ability was significantly enhanced.

Lu Qing had tested it and found that if Xiao Li focused on it, no creature within a one-mile radius could escape its sensing. It was truly miraculous.

This distance might not seem very far on flat ground,

but in the mountains and forests, the range was enormous.

After all, the environment in the deep mountains was complex, and if someone truly wanted to hide, they might be completely undetectable from just a few steps away.

A sensing range of one mile was practically the same as having a third eye.

Lu Qing slowly chose his route while communicating with Xiao Li, occasionally changing direction.

Sometimes, he’d suddenly find a place to hide.

At first, Magu was confused, but one day, shortly after they’d taken cover, two warriors with astonishing energy passed by.

He finally understood what Lu Qing meant by these actions.

He could actually predict these warriors’ movements!

Magu marveled, then noticed that Lu Qing occasionally turned his head, making subtle movements that seemed like he was communicating with something.

But clearly, there was nothing at his shoulder.

He guessed that Lu Qing was communicating with the mysterious creature that had killed the middle-aged man in the Inner Viscera Realm. He

also secretly suspected that the creature was the one that could predict the warriors’ movements.

What kind of creature was it that could not only hide perfectly but also possess such terrifying perception?

Magu felt like he was being scratched by a cat, his curiosity surging.

Unfortunately, he could tell that Lu Qing didn’t want to reveal any information about the mysterious creature.

So, despite his curiosity, he could only forcefully suppress his questions.

Lu Qing was also somewhat surprised.

After just a short while, Xiao Li had already sensed several waves of warriors.

How many men had the Tiancang Sect sent into this forest to search?

Or had the bodies of Tong Canglang and Wang Qingshan been discovered, prompting everyone to rush in?

Lu Qing had no way of knowing for sure, so he could only cautiously make his way with Ma Gu.

Fortunately, after passing through this forest, Xiao Li could sense little sign of warrior activity,

allowing them to move faster.

And so, relying on Xiao Li’s sensing abilities, Lu Qing and Ma Gu finally reached the mountain where Madam Wei and her son were hiding.

“There’s a hidden cave up ahead. Madam Wei and Young Master Wei are inside,”

Ma Gu gestured to Lu Qing.

Lu Qing nodded, as Xiao Li had reminded him that there were people inside.

Arriving at the cave, Magu first checked the small traps he had set at the entrance before leaving that morning. He

breathed a sigh of relief when he found that none of them had been triggered.

It seemed that no one had discovered the cave during the time he was being hunted.

Young Master Wei was also very obedient and did not leave without permission.

Magu was the first to walk into the cave. As soon as he reached the entrance, he saw a wooden stick coming out from inside and heading straight for his head. Magu

dodged to the side and said in a deep voice, “Young Master, it’s me.”

“Magu, you’re back?”

Young Master Wei’s surprised voice sounded from inside, and he ran out at the same time, holding a wooden stick in his hand. It was indeed the one that attacked Magu just now.

“Did you find the medicine? No, are you injured?”

Young Master Wei first asked about the medicine, but then his face changed.

Because he saw the blood on Magu’s shoulder and the arm half hanging on his chest.

“I was accidentally discovered by those people and suffered some injuries. Fortunately, Brother Lu Qing was here, otherwise I might not have survived to see you, young master.”

“Brother Lu Qing?”

Young Master Wei wondered, only then spotting Lu Qing standing not far away.

His eyes widened.

“I recognize you. Aren’t you that, that…”

Young Master Wei thought Lu Qing looked familiar, but couldn’t quite pronounce his name.

“This is Brother Lu Qing, a disciple of Doctor Chen. You should recognize him, young master,” Ma Gu reminded him.

“Yes, I remember. You’re the one who brewed medicine for me every day!” Young Master Wei finally remembered.

Back then, he had been seriously injured and recuperating at Doctor Chen’s.

It was Lu Qing who brewed medicine for him every day and brought it to him.

However, during that time, Lu Qing rarely spoke to him.

Except when he brought him medicine, he rarely appeared in his presence.

So, while Lu Qing looked familiar, they weren’t actually close friends.

“Greetings, young master. I didn’t expect to see you again, deep in the mountains,” Lu Qing said with a smile.

“Why are you here?” Young Master Wei was surprised.

“Young master, Brother Lu Qing is a favorite disciple of Doctor Chen, equally skilled in medicine. I stumbled upon him in the mountains and invited him here to treat my wife,” Ma Gu explained.

“Oh, you’re Doctor Chen’s disciple,” Young Master Wei realized, suddenly anxious. “Lu Qing, huh? Please save my mother. I just checked on her again, and she’s getting even hotter, and she’s starting to talk nonsense. She looks very unwell!”

Speaking of Madam Wei, Young Master Wei no longer cared to understand why Lu Qing was there, and he quickly pleaded.

“Oh, so serious? Let me go in and take a look.”

Hearing Young Master Wei’s words, Lu Qing’s expression grew more serious.

The three of them entered the cave, and Ma Gu, both to avoid suspicion and to be on the alert, waited at the entrance.

Lu Qing followed Young Master Wei into the cave, arriving at Madam Wei’s location.

Upon seeing Madam Wei, Lu Qing’s brow furrowed.

Madam Wei was lying on her side, a mat of leaves and grass beneath her, shielding her from the cold ground.

The other side, untouched by the pressure, was wrapped in white cloth, faintly oozing blood, clearly showing that the wound hadn’t healed well.

Looking at Madam Wei’s pale face and the sweat on her forehead,

Lu Qing knew that she was probably at her limit.

He stepped forward to take her pulse, and his brows furrowed even tighter. He

immediately activated his supernatural power and looked at Madam Wei.

Soon, a light of supernatural power with a hint of gray emerged from her body amidst the pale white.

[Li Ningyan: The mistress of the Wei family, wife of Wei Xinghe, mother of Wei Zi’an, gentle on the outside but strong on the inside, and kind-hearted.]

[She was wounded in the waist and abdomen by a sword and lost a lot of blood. Due to improper treatment, the wound became severely inflamed. She was facing external and internal troubles and was on her deathbed.]

Seeing the information emerging from Madam Wei, Lu Qing’s expression became very solemn. He

didn’t expect her injuries to worsen so badly.

If he had been half an hour later, she would have died.

Even now, the situation is still very tricky.

“Doctor Lu Qing, how is my mother?”

Young Master Wei, who was standing by, asked hurriedly after seeing Lu Qing take his mother’s pulse.

“Young Master, to be honest, Madam Wei’s condition is quite bad.” Lu Qing said truthfully, “Her wounds were not properly treated in time, and the wounds were invaded by external evils. She has been running around for days, and her body is suffering from external and internal troubles. It has reached a very critical level.” “

Then what should I do?” Young Master Wei was completely panicked when he heard this. He immediately grabbed Lu Qing’s sleeve and begged, “Young Master Lu Qing, I beg you, you must save my mother. As long as you can cure my mother, I will give it to you no matter how much it costs!”

“Young Master, there is no need to be so. Saving lives and curing illnesses is the duty of us doctors. I will naturally do my best to cure your mother.” Lu Qing said.

After comforting Young Master Wei, Lu Qing began to ponder.

In Madam Wei’s current condition, ordinary medicine and stones can no longer have any effect on her.

It seems that he can only use the medicine he prepared earlier.

(End of this chapter)