Chapter 142

Chapter 142 Entering the House and Treating Injuries

the Wounds. The ox cart, escorted by numerous Silver Moon Guards, arrived at the Wei Mansion in a grand procession.

“Mother, come down.”

Wei Zi’an stepped forward to help his mother from the cart.

Mother and son gazed at the gates of the Wei Mansion, feeling as if they were in another world.

This period of exile had taken them through so much.

They had brushed the brink of death more than once.

Returning safely now was truly a profound experience.

“An’er, come.”

Madam Wei, accompanied by Wei Zi’an, knelt before Ma Gu and Lu Qing.

“Thank you, Master Ma, and Young Master Lu, for risking your life to save us, mother and son, so that we can one day return to the mansion.”

Madam Wei bowed gracefully, and Wei Zi’an, without a word, kowtowed.

“Madam, there’s no need for that.”

Lu Qing and Ma Gu hurried forward to support them.

Wei Xinghe and the Chief Steward, standing nearby, were moved by this.

They began to understand that the safety of mother and son these days was due to the protection of Lu Qing and the others.

“Thank you, young master, for saving my wife and children.”

Wei Xinghe also stepped forward and bowed deeply to Lu Qing.

“Dad, and Master, if it weren’t for Master’s protection during those first few days, my mother and I would never have seen you again!”

Wei Zian, fearing his father would be upset by only thanking Lu Qing, reminded Master.

“Master?” Wei Xinghe was a little stunned.

“Yes, when we were hiding from those evil people in the mountains, I asked An’er to become Master Ma’s disciple. On the day we left the city through the secret passage, it was Master Ma who bravely stepped forward and took An’er and me away, which is how we managed to survive.” Madam Wei nodded.

Hearing this, Wei Xinghe didn’t doubt it and bowed to Ma Gu again to express his gratitude, “Thank you, Master Ma, for risking your life to save me.”

Ma Gu was suddenly at a loss when he saw the dignified head of the Wei family paying him such a solemn tribute.

He waved his hands repeatedly, “No, no, I was only entrusted by the Silver Moon Guards. I didn’t actually do much. It was their sacrifice that gave us the chance to escape.”

“Master, have Guard Pang and the others returned?”

Madam Wei asked the question that had been lingering on her mind.

“Not yet,” Wei Xinghe shook his head.

Madam Wei’s expression darkened, knowing that the small group of Silver Moon Guards was in grave danger.

“Master, Guard Pang and the others played an indispensable role in An’er and my safe return. Please treat their families well,” Madam Wei pleaded.

“Of course. During this time of disaster, every guard and servant who remained at the mansion will be generously rewarded,” Wei Xinghe said solemnly.

He spoke these words not only to Madam Wei but also to all the Silver Moon Guards present.

Sure enough, upon hearing the patriarch’s promise, the surrounding Silver Moon Guards, though still tense, showed a hint of joy in their eyes.

“Well, let’s go into the mansion first. It’s impolite to leave our distinguished guests waiting here,” Wei Shanhai said.

Madam Wei stepped forward and took Xiaoyan’s hand. “Xiaoyan, would you please come in with your aunt?”

Xiaoyan, already curious, looked at the towering gates of the Wei Mansion.

She glanced at her brother first, then nodded immediately after receiving his permission. “Okay!”

Lu Qing handed the reins of the ox cart to a servant at the Wei Mansion. “Father, this big ox has been carrying us all the way to the county town, and it’s been quite a bit of work. Please take good care of it.”

“Of course,” the old servant said quickly. “The fodder in the mansion is the finest, young master, so please rest assured.”

Inside the mansion, in the courtyard reserved for distinguished guests, after everyone else had left, the old doctor finally took off his bamboo hat.

“Old Doctor Chen, it’s you again!”

the Wei Chief Steward exclaimed with delight.

“Chief Steward, it’s been a while since we last met,” the old doctor said with a smile.

“Master, ancestor, this is Doctor Chen, the old doctor who treated the young master last time. This is the old doctor’s disciple, Lu Qing, whom I mentioned to you…”

Chief Steward Wei, seeing the puzzlement on the master’s face, began to explain.

Only then did Wei Xinghe realize these two had such a deep connection to the mansion.

His heart was shaken even more.

According to previous information, the old doctor was only a martial artist at the Internal Viscera Realm, and Lu Qing was only a gifted young man at the Muscle and Bones Realm.

But now, the master and disciple standing before them—one a powerful Xiantian Realm cultivator who could have easily deterred Wang Cangyi—the other a peerless genius who, while still at the Muscle and Bones Realm, could defeat a perfected Internal Viscera Realm martial arts master.

The difference between them was simply too vast.

“So it’s Doctor Chen and his disciple! In that case, my debt to you two is even greater,”

Wei Xinghe suppressed his inner shock and thanked them once more.

“We were simply fulfilling our duty as physicians. Master Wei, there’s no need to take it too personally,” the old doctor said, shaking his head.

After another round of pleasantries, Madam Wei finally found the right moment and spoke:

“Grandfather, the main reason the old doctor came to the county this time was to see if we could heal the sword wound in your heart. How are you feeling now?”

“How did you know I had a sword wound in my heart?” Wei Shanhai was startled.

The sword wound in his heart hadn’t healed yet, and even those at the Internal Organs level couldn’t detect it. Only Wei Xinghe and Chief Steward Wei knew about it within the mansion.

How could the old doctor and his companions, so far away in the countryside, have known about it?

“Master Zhirui came to inform me,” the old doctor explained. “Master Zhirui came to Jiuli Village two days ago, and it was from him that I learned that Elder Wei was still seriously injured.”

“It was Master Zhirui who was secretly helping!”

Wei Shanhai suddenly realized.

If it was that person, it would be understandable that he could see his injuries.

After all, those who came from the Tianji Tower were always mysterious and possessed unique abilities not possessed by ordinary warriors.

“Elder Wei, I have some experience in medicine. I wonder if you would be willing to treat your injuries?”

“Yes, of course I would. I couldn’t ask for more!”

Wei Shanhai’s face lit up with joy.

He was troubled by his own injuries.

If he didn’t eliminate the sword energy in his body, he would only have a year to live.

As an Xiantian realm cultivator, his theoretical lifespan was a full three hundred years.

He didn’t want to die so early after only living for a little over a hundred years.

However, his heart meridian was injured, and to dispel the sword energy, he needed the help of another Xiantian Realm practitioner he could trust completely.

But in this remote area of Cang County, where could he find a trustworthy Xiantian Realm practitioner so quickly?

Wei Shanhai had thought his situation hopeless, but unexpectedly, a glimmer of hope appeared.

He certainly trusted the old doctor.

Not only was he a renowned doctor in Cang County, renowned for his compassionate heart, but the fact that he had repelled Wang Cang and protected the Wei family in this critical moment was enough to earn his complete trust.

The old doctor was a serious healer.

Since it was a matter of healing, the sooner the better.

So, seeing Wei Shanhai agreed, he immediately offered to treat his injuries.

Wei Shanhai had initially wanted to be polite, considering the old doctor and his companions were distinguished guests. It would be rude to expect them to treat their injuries when they had just arrived and hadn’t even had a meal.

Seeing the old doctor’s insistence, and wanting to recover quickly, he nodded in agreement.

Finally, they chose a quiet room and prepared to treat Wei Shanhai’s injuries.

“Xiaoyan, can I take you out for a nice meal?”

Seeing that everyone was getting down to business, Mrs. Wei took Xiaoyan’s hand and asked softly.

Upon hearing this, Xiaoyan’s eyes lit up, and she looked at her brother.

Lu Qing, who was also about to go to the meditation room to help his master, paused for a moment before nodding.

“Okay, but don’t be naughty and cause trouble for Madam and the others.”

“No, no, Xiaoyan is very well behaved. How could she cause trouble, right, Xiaoyan?” Madam Wei said quickly.

“Yes, brother, Xiaoyan will be very good!” The little girl nodded.

“Also, take Xiaoli with you.”

Lu Qing pulled a small black figure from the bamboo basket behind him and placed it in Xiaoyan’s arms.

It was Xiaoli, who had been hiding in the basket.

Because the Xiantian Realm could easily detect Xiaoli’s invisibility,

Lu Qing had specifically instructed Xiaoli not to use invisibility this time, but to hide in the dense bamboo basket. While

the Xiantian Realm’s sensory abilities were strong, they weren’t yet at the level of being able to see through objects.

Hiding in the bamboo basket, Xiaoli would be less noticeable.

“Xiaoli!”

Xiaoyan hugged Xiaoli, her face beaming with joy.

She hadn’t been able to play with Xiao Li for the past two days because he had to stay hidden. Seeing him again, the little creature was overjoyed.

“Ah~” Xiao Li nuzzled Xiao Yan’s face affectionately.

“What’s this?”

Mrs. Wei was surprised to see Xiao Li.

Wei Zi’an, standing nearby, was even more surprised.

“It’s Xiao Li, Xiao Yan’s playmate. Madam, take Xiao Yan out to eat, and prepare some for him too. He loves fish, so fresh, live fish will be fine,” Lu Qing said with a smile.

“Xiao Li…”

Mrs. Wei paused thoughtfully.

She suddenly remembered what Lu Qing had said before, when they went to fight the powerful villain.

The look she gave Xiao Li suddenly changed.

For Lu Qing to say that, it was clear that this little black beast wasn’t as harmless as it appeared.

Magu looked at Xiao Li in Xiao Yan’s arms with a look of disbelief.

He had always imagined the mysterious creature around Lu Qing to be something truly terrifying.

Seeing Xiao Li’s true form now, it was hard to reconcile him with the terrifying creature that could tear at people’s hearts.

“What a peculiar little beast,”

Wei Shanhai exclaimed in admiration as he watched Madam Wei lead Xiao Yan to the backyard.

As a Xiantian realm cultivator, he keenly sensed Xiao Li’s strange aura.

“Indeed, it’s a little beast that Ah Qing accidentally adopted in the mountains a while ago. It’s quite spiritual,” the old doctor said with a smile.

“Your disciple is truly blessed; even the little beast he raises is so miraculous.”

The group chatted and soon reached the quiet room.

Lu Qing, as Master’s assistant, naturally stayed behind, and Wei Xinghe, as the head of the family, also had to see if he could help.

So, the four of them remained in the quiet room.

“Old Master Wei, I need to examine the sword wound in your heart meridian first to see how severe it is,”

the old doctor said, sitting cross-legged.

“It’s all right, feel free to examine it.”

Wei Shanhai remained calm, completely concentrating his defensive Qi.

The old doctor nodded slightly, stretched out his hand and touched Wei Shanhai’s heart. A trace of gentle water-attributed innate true qi quietly seeped into his body.

This step was extremely dangerous. Now that Wei Shanhai had completely let go of his defenses, as long as the old doctor had evil intentions, he could easily destroy his entire heart meridian in an instant.

If it weren’t for the old doctor, Wei Shanhai would never dare to joke with his life like this.

While the old doctor was diagnosing Wei Shanhai’s injuries, Lu Qing also activated his supernatural powers and kept a close eye on Wei Shanhai’s situation.

In his field of vision, a faint golden light was emerging from Wei Shanhai’s body.

[Wei Shanhai: The ancestor of the Wei family, he has a generous and straightforward temperament, is not particular about trivial matters, and has a very deep affection for his family.]

[Cultivation: Peak of the initial innate realm, fire-attributed innate true qi.]

[He possesses several secret techniques, especially swordsmanship. He once comprehended the Silver Moon Battle Formation from a treasure and revitalized the family.

In their youth, they had traveled together as close friends, but later, due to their clashes and an unequal distribution of treasures, they became enemies. Wang Cangyi

had once ambushed him, striking him in the heart with his innate sword energy, leaving him with a serious and irreparable injury.

Lu Qing nodded inwardly as the message emerged from Wei Shanhai’s body.

The commoner hadn’t lied; Wei Shanhai’s heart was indeed seriously injured and difficult to heal.

The old doctor’s diagnosis of Wei Shanhai’s injury didn’t take long, and he quickly withdrew his Qi.

“Old doctor, how is it? Can my injury be cured?” Wei Shanhai asked.

Wei Xinghe, standing beside him, also expressed concern.

The old doctor paused for a moment, then said, “It’s not difficult to cure, but the process might be a little painful. Please bear with me.”

“Haha, I’ve lived for over a hundred years and have seen everything. I wouldn’t frown even at the sight of a sword. Doctor, please go ahead and heal me. I’ll endure any pain.”

Wei Shanhai laughed heartily at the words.

“In that case, I, an old man, will not be so pretentious,” the old doctor said sternly. “Ah Qing, you will be responsible for the acupuncture. I need to use my true energy to protect Mr. Wei’s heart meridian, so I am busy. Mr. Wei, please take off your shirt.” “

Yes, Master.”

Lu Qing took out the needle bag, and Wei Shanhai also took off his shirt, revealing a terrifying sword mark on his heart.

Wei Xinghe saw this and his eyes widened slightly.

He knew that the ancestor’s heart meridian was injured, but he didn’t know the injury was so serious.

Looking at the sword marks, the ancestor’s life was hanging by a thread at that time.

No one knew what kind of pain he had gone through to escape from Wang Cangyi’s hands.

Wei Xinghe couldn’t help but deepen his resentment towards Wang Cangyi and others.

“A Qing, I say, you give me the needle.”

The old doctor put one hand on Wei Shanhai’s heart and said seriously.

“Got it.” Lu Qing also looked solemn.

“Shenmen, Neiguan, Tanzhong…”

The old doctor recited the acupuncture points one by one, and Lu Qing’s hand followed suit and inserted the silver needles without any mistakes.

As the silver needles fell, Wei Shanhai also felt that the sword energy in his heart meridian began to stir. Under the blockade of the silver needles, it was forced to gather continuously, and the impact on his heart meridian was a little uncomfortable.

But at this moment, a soft and cool true energy protected his heart meridian, and he immediately felt a sense of comfort.

When Lu Qing inserted the last silver needle, the sword energy that had originally been integrated into the heart meridian was completely forced out and gathered into a ball.

However, the gathered innate sword energy was also at its most powerful, causing Wei Shanhai’s heart meridian to almost burst.

At this moment, the gentle true energy that had been protecting the heart meridian suddenly surged into the heart meridian, as if it had become extremely sticky.

It completely enveloped the innate true energy and pulled it out with force.

Wei Shanhai felt a pain in his heart at first, and then he felt an incomparable comfort.

(End of this chapter)