Chapter 187: It seems that this young man Han is a gentleman!
Blackwater Pool, Xiahou Family.
A divine rainbow flew down, revealing a middle-aged man dressed in black brocade robes.
“Old Ancestor.”
The Xiahou clansmen at the gate respectfully saluted upon seeing their Old Ancestor return.
“Mm.”
Xiahou Wuwo nodded indifferently and entered the Family’s ancestral land.
“Old Ancestor, it has just been clarified that this woman entered our Family’s back mountain through Xiahou Xuan.”
At this moment, the Xiahou Clan Chief beside him looked at his Old Ancestor and spoke.
“Xiahou Xuan?”
“Having committed such a grave error, he deserves death and cannot escape his responsibility. Cast him into Blackwater Pool and refine him into an Yin Corpse.”
Xiahou Wuwo paused his steps, then said indifferently.
“Yes.”
The Xiahou Clan Chief nodded in response.
Although Xiahou Xuan was an elite Disciple of the Family.
Having committed such a grave error, he was naturally unforgivable.
Moreover, as long as a Disciple of their Xiahou Family died, their body would be refined into an Yin Corpse, becoming part of the Family’s foundation.
He looked at Xiahou Wuwo and continued to inquire, “Old Ancestor, have you captured and slain this woman?”
“This little girl was rescued by someone from Qingyun Sect, but she was poisoned by my Heavenly Yin Corpse Poison. The Corpse Poison immediately attacked her heart, so she probably won’t live much longer.”
Xiahou Wuwo sat down in the Family’s main hall and said in a deep voice.
“Rescued by Qingyun Sect?”
Just as he finished speaking, a cold, emotionless voice rang out.
Then he saw.
A bronze coffin flew out from the depths of the Xiahou Family and arrived in the main hall.
Inside the coffin was an old man with a stiff face, no beard beneath his chin, greenish-gray skin, and dark red eyes.
“Old Ancestor.”
“Old Ancestor.”
Seeing the old man in the coffin, Xiahou Wuwo and the Xiahou Clan Chief both bowed respectfully.
“Reporting to Old Ancestor, just as I was about to slay that little girl, a Qingyun Sect Spirit Ship happened to arrive and rescue her.”
“However, this girl has already suffered from the Corpse Poison attacking her heart, so she will certainly not live much longer.”
Xiahou Wuwo said.
“This little girl appearing in our Xiahou Family indicates that Qingyun Sect has long suspected our Xiahou Family is connected to the Demonic Path.”
“Now that something has happened to her in our Blackwater Pool territory, whether she lives or dies, our Xiahou Family cannot escape responsibility for this matter.”
Xiahou Jie’s voice was cold and eerie.
After speaking, he looked at the Xiahou Clan Chief and said, “Wuxu, you must now secretly send some of the Family’s direct lineage Disciples out of Jiang Country and send them to Yue Country and Jin Country.”
“Yes, Old Ancestor.”
The Xiahou Clan Chief immediately responded.
“Old Ancestor, why go to such lengths?”
“Currently, the Sect Master and the Five Poison Sect Leader are about to challenge Li Duanxuan.”
“As long as Li Duanxuan is defeated, when the Jin Country army invades Jiang Country, our Xiahou Family will cooperate from within and without, and we will be able to achieve great merit.”
“At that time, the Sect Master might bestow subsequent Cultivation Technique and the method of Core Transformation, helping Old Ancestor to advance further!”
Xiahou Wuwo said.
“Subsequent Cultivation Technique, further advancement.”
Xiahou Jie’s greenish-gray, eerie face sneered, appearing ferocious and terrifying.
His descendant was unaware of the situation within the Heavenly Corpse Sect; he, having come from the Heavenly Corpse Sect, was well aware of his Sect’s situation.
His voice was cold and imposing, “Li Duanxuan has dominated Jiang Country for five hundred years. When he first Breakthrough to Nascent Soul True Lord, he slew a Fourth-Order Demon King.”
“Now, his strength is unfathomable. For the Sect Leader of Heavenly Corpse and the Five Poison Sect Leader to repel this killing star, how easy will that be?”
“Even if the Sect Leader of Heavenly Corpse and the Five Poison Sect Leader can repel Li Duanxuan and allow Jin Country to invade, it will still take several years, or even decades.”
“If, before then, the Qingyun Sect army presses down, how will our Xiahou Family endure until that day comes?”
Xiahou Jie said coldly.
“Old Ancestor, since that is the case, why don’t we simply abandon Blackwater Pool?”
Xiahou Wuwo’s face grew heavy upon hearing this, and he spoke to his Old Ancestor.
“Abandon Blackwater Pool.”
Xiahou Jie’s greenish-gray face was like metal, and small snake-like black Evil Qi flowed from his nose and mouth.
“After abandoning Blackwater Pool, where can our Xiahou Family go!?”
“Once it’s confirmed that we colluded with the Demonic Path, trying to leave Jiang Country would be a pipe dream.”
“At that time, the Heavenly Corpse Sect of Jin Country will also view us as traitors, and there will be no place for our Xiahou Family to reside.”
“Moreover, I have refined myself into a ‘Profound Fiend Corpse,’ and now my Qi and magical power are connected to the Blackwater Pool’s Earth Veins, so I can no longer leave this place.”
Xiahou Jie’s voice was cold, and his body surged with Evil Qi.
He saw Xiahou Wuwo’s ugly expression and said without any fluctuation in his voice, “Don’t worry, here in Blackwater Pool, Qingyun Sect will not find it easy to annihilate our Xiahou Family; they will have to pay a great price.”
“As long as we hold out until the Heavenly Corpse Sect and Five Poison Sect repel Li Duanxuan, then our Xiahou Family’s crisis will also be resolved.”
“Since Qingyun Sect has already discovered our Xiahou Family’s connection to the Heavenly Corpse Sect, there is no need to hide anymore. Replace the Family’s grand formation with the Ten Thousand Corpse Mysterious Nether Formation!”
Xiahou Jie continued.
“Yes, Old Ancestor.”
Both nodded in response.
They knew that their Old Ancestor sending the direct Bloodline away from Jiang Country was also a precaution.
Moreover, at this point, their Xiahou Family had no choice.
On the third floor of the Spirit Ship, in a luxurious guest room.
“Immortal Master, the toxins within Qingyi Xianzi’s body are extremely potent and have already invaded her heart Meridians. This concubine is truly powerless.”
A woman in green robes carefully said after examining Chu Qingyi’s condition on the bed.
“Mm, you’ve worked hard.”
Immortal Master Chiyan’s face showed a hint of disappointment.
She also knew that the toxins within Chu Qingyi’s body were extremely potent and difficult to deal with.
Otherwise, as a False Core Immortal Master, she wouldn’t need to seek help on the Spirit Ship, asking others to treat Chu Qingyi.
This had reached a point of no return.
Looking at the Chu Qingyi whose aura was chaotic and weak.
She continued to use her own magical power to suppress the Corpse Poison, protect her heart Meridians, and nourish her Physical Body.
But she could clearly feel that the Corpse Poison was not only spreading throughout her body, Dantian, and Qi Sea, but also causing Chu Qingyi’s vitality to continuously weaken.
She feared that in a few more hours, she would perish.
At this speed, even if the Spirit Ship traveled faster, they would not be able to return to Qingyun Sect for treatment.
“Fellow Daoists, if there are any Spirit Pills, precious medicines, or treasures for expelling and detoxifying poisons, you are all welcome to try.”
“Regardless of the effect, this Immortal Master will provide compensation. If you can suppress and resolve the toxins within my Senior Niece’s body, and allow her to return safely to Qingyun Sect, my Qingyun Sect will certainly offer a generous reward and owe you a favor.”
Immortal Master Chiyan took a deep breath and continued to speak, addressing everyone on the Spirit Ship.
Chu Qingyi was not only a true Disciple of Qingyun Sect.
She was also Disciple of Immortal Master Caiyun.
Now, her life was in danger due to a Qingyun Sect mission, so she naturally wouldn’t give up easily.
On the Spirit Ship.
Everyone also knew about Qingyi Xianzi’s condition.
Upon hearing Immortal Master Chiyan’s words, they couldn’t help but be moved, taking out their Medicinal Pills to give it a try.
After all, Qingyun Sect’s reputation was quite good.
If they could save Chu Qingyi and make Qingyun Sect owe them a favor, it would be convenient for many things in Jiang Country in the future.
“It seems that Qingyi Xianzi’s main problem is the toxins in her body.”
“I wonder if my Seven Luminaries Sword Qi can dispel this toxin?”
Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but ponder this in his heart upon hearing Immortal Master Chiyan’s words.
Currently, Immortal Master Chiyan was desperate, unwilling to let go of even a sliver of hope.
This made him consider whether he should give it a try.
After all, his Seven Luminaries Sword Qi could not only refine Medicinal Pill toxins but also dispel the vengeful spirits of False Core Immortal Masters. Perhaps it would have some effect on this type of poison.
“Why not give it a try.”
Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and decided to give it a try.
Not to mention saving Chu Qingyi and Qingyun Sect owing him a favor.
Just the fact that this Qingyi Xianzi was his child’s mother’s Senior Sister, he was willing to help.
After all, he was only trying to use Seven Luminaries Sword Qi to expel the poison.
He wasn’t going to use the ‘Yin and Yang Nirvana Method’ and ‘Life Transfer Art’ to save her.
“Speaking of which, if I were to use the Yin and Yang Nirvana Method and the Life Transfer Art, would I also be considered a divine doctor?”
Lu Changsheng suddenly thought that he had once saved Lu Miaoge, who was on the verge of death with only a sliver of vitality, by relying on these two secret arts.
He shook his head, walked out of the guest room, and came to the deck.
“Fellow Daoist Xu, the Cultivation Technique I Cultivate has some effect on expelling poisons. I am willing to give it a try and expel the poison for Qingyi Xianzi.”
Lu Changsheng said to a Qingyun Sect Disciple.
“Alright, Fellow Daoist Han, follow me.”
Upon hearing this, the Qingyun Sect Disciple immediately invited Lu Changsheng to the third floor.
Then, he came to a door and knocked.
“Enter.”
An old voice came from inside.
“Elder, this is Fellow Daoist Han Li, who says that the Cultivation Technique he Cultivates has some effect on expelling poisons.”
That Qingyun Sect Disciple spoke up.
“I am Han Li, greetings, Immortal Master Chiyan.”
Lu Changsheng cupped his hands and bowed towards Immortal Master Chiyan.
“Since that’s the case, I’ll trouble Fellow Daoist Han.”
Immortal Master Chiyan glanced at Lu Changsheng and nodded slightly.
Although she didn’t believe Lu Changsheng could resolve Chu Qingyi’s situation, it was now a case of treating a dead horse as if it were alive.
If there was even a sliver of possibility, she was willing to try.
“Yes, Lu will certainly do his best.”
Lu Changsheng nodded, came to the side of the bed, and looked at Chu Qingyi.
This Qingyi Xianzi’s wounds had all been treated by now.
However, her beautiful face and fair skin were all tinged with a grayish-green color, clearly indicating that the toxins had spread throughout her body, causing her entire person’s Qi to be weak.
“Immortal Master, Lu’s Cultivation Technique requires physical contact to expel the poison for Qingyi Xianzi.”
Lu Changsheng prepared to hold Chu Qingyi’s hand, beginning to try using Seven Luminaries Sword Qi to expel the poison.
However, he thought about the impropriety of physical contact between men and women.
Moreover, for cultivators, once there is physical contact, one can use Divine Sense to clearly perceive the other person’s condition.
Therefore, in the Cultivation World, using Divine Sense and magical power to touch another person’s body is considered a taboo.
“It’s fine.”
Immortal Master Chiyan said.
Given the urgency of the situation, she didn’t have so many scruples at this moment.
“Good.”
Lu Changsheng nodded and held Chu Qingyi’s wrist.
The magical power within his body surged, and Seven Luminaries Sword Qi emerged from his body, slowly entering Chu Qingyi’s body through his palm.
“What pure and sharp Sword Qi!”
Immortal Master Chiyan’s eyes immediately changed when she saw these wisps of Seven Luminaries Sword Qi, looking at Lu Changsheng.
“Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle—”
However, the grayish-green Qi on Chu Qingyi’s fair, lotus-root-like arm immediately made a sound like boiling oil in front of the Seven Luminaries Sword Qi.
The grayish-green Qi on it receded at a speed visible to the naked eye.
“Ying!”
Chu Qingyi, lying on the bed, had a layer of fine sweat beads appear on her forehead, and she let out a soft moan.
“Good, good, good!”
Immortal Master Chiyan’s face immediately showed joy as she watched this scene.
Her False Core magical power could only suppress the corpse poison within Chu Qingyi’s body and slowly dispel it.
But at this moment, Lu Changsheng’s Sword Qi was actually able to rapidly dispel the corpse poison, which was astonishing.
“It’s really effective?”
Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow as he watched this scene.
He had originally come with the idea of just trying it out.
But he didn’t expect this poison to be so easy to resolve.
This gave him a new understanding of the effectiveness of Seven Luminaries Sword Qi.
However, this was just the beginning.
He could clearly perceive that Chu Qingyi’s body was already filled with corpse poison.
Most seriously, the corpse poison had entered her heart Meridians and Dantian.
These places were extremely fragile.
If he were to use Seven Luminaries Sword Qi to expel the poison, it would likely be very troublesome, and a single mistake could injure Chu Qingyi.
“Immortal Master Chiyan, although Lu’s magical power can dispel the corpse poison,”
“However, this corpse poison has entered her heart Meridians and Dantian. If I continue to dispel the poison, I’m afraid it will easily injure Qingyi Xianzi’s heart Meridians and Dantian.”
After dispelling most of the toxins on her forearm, Lu Changsheng wiped the sweat from his forehead and said.
“I can protect her heart Meridians; you just go ahead and dispel the poison.”
Immortal Master Chiyan immediately said when she heard this.
Although she couldn’t dispel the poison, she could temporarily suppress the toxins and protect Chu Qingyi’s vitality.
“Yes.”
Lu Changsheng nodded when he heard this.
Then he prepared to raise his hand and place it on Chu Qingyi’s chest to dispel the poison from her heart Meridians.
But the next moment, his palm froze, and he looked at Immortal Master Chiyan.
“It’s nothing; a healer has a parent’s heart. Fellow Daoist Han, just feel free to dispel the poison.”
Immortal Master Chiyan naturally knew what he meant and said in a deep voice.
“Yes.”
Only then did Lu Changsheng place his palm on her chest, continuing to dispel the poison with Seven Luminaries Sword Qi.
Even through her dress, Lu Changsheng could feel the soft and delicate texture of her skin, like congealed fat, and a faint body fragrance lingered.
However, Lu, having experienced many battles and seen many things, this Qingyi Xianzi, though captivating, was not enough to make his heart waver.
“Not bad. It seems this Fellow Daoist Han is a true gentleman.”
Immortal Master Chiyan watched Lu Changsheng seriously dispel the poison for Chu Qingyi, nodding slightly in her heart and secretly praising him.
She knew her Senior Sister’s charm.
In Qingyun Sect, countless Disciples admired her and longed for her.
Yet, this Fellow Daoist Han, facing Chu Qingyi with such intimate physical contact during treatment, did not show the slightest hint of impropriety.
“Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle—”
Wisps of Seven Luminaries Sword Qi passed through Lu Changsheng’s palm, entering the area around Chu Qingyi’s heart Meridians, dispelling the corpse poison.
But these corpse poisons were different from the previous ones.
Like maggots clinging to bones, they permeated the Meridians, corroding them.
Even Seven Luminaries Sword Qi found it difficult to easily eradicate them.
“Hoo!”
After a long while, Lu Changsheng withdrew his palm and let out a long breath.
With the xuan yuan pearl, his magical power consumption was naturally not that great.
However, with a False Core Immortal Master present, he couldn’t show too much magical power, easily dispelling the corpse poison.
“Immortal Master, my magical power cannot completely eradicate this corpse poison; it can only remove the surface corpse poison.”
Lu Changsheng said to Immortal Master Chiyan.
He wasn’t lying about this.
This corpse poison should have slowly entered her body from several wounds, gathered here like maggots clinging to bones, and then continuously spread and diffused, making it extremely difficult to deal with.
Even he couldn’t resolve it in a short time.
“Being able to do this is already enough.”
“Thank you for your hard work, Fellow Daoist Han. I have a Medicinal Pill here; you can take it to restore your magical power.”
Immortal Master Chiyan nodded, took out a Medicinal Pill, and said in a gentle tone.
She didn’t need to completely eradicate the corpse poison.
As long as Chu Qingyi’s vitality was maintained and she returned to Qingyun Sect alive, that would be enough.
Within Qingyun Sect, there were Third-Order Physicians and Alchemists, and Third-Order Spirit Pills, so they naturally had the confidence to save Chu Qingyi.
“Thank you, Immortal Master.”
Lu Changsheng nodded, recognizing it as a top-tier Second-Order Qi-restoring Medicinal Pill.
He immediately took the Medicinal Pill and quickly restored his magical power.
After meditating for half an hour, he continued to dispel the poison for Chu Qingyi.
“Ugh…”
At this moment, Chu Qingyi on the bed groaned, a hint of red appearing on her pale and weak face, and a mouthful of black blood spurted out.
“Am I… still alive?”
Chu Qingyi’s thick, long eyelashes trembled and fluttered, and she slowly opened her beautiful eyes.
She felt as if she had fallen into an endless dark abyss after losing consciousness.
During the process, she could feel waves of power trying to pull her out of the abyss.
But they were all useless.
Her consciousness was gradually blurring.
Finally, wisps of sharp and domineering Sword Qi moved through her body, shattering the dark abyss and gradually bringing her consciousness back.
“Senior Sister Qingyi, you’re awake.”
Immortal Master Chiyan’s face immediately showed joy when she saw Chu Qingyi wake up.
“Hoo!”
Seeing this, Lu Changsheng also withdrew his hand from her chest and let out a light breath.
Chu Qingyi only then noticed that a man had his hand on her chest.
A blush immediately appeared on her pale face.
“Senior Sister Qingyi, this Fellow Daoist Han’s magical power is effective for expelling poison, which is why he acted in this manner.”
Immortal Master Chiyan explained.
She also knew that her Senior Sister was pure and unblemished, cold and aloof, and usually never had any contact with men.
Now, having such intimate physical contact with a man, she would naturally feel a bit uncomfortable.
“Thank you, Fellow Daoist Han.”
Chu Qingyi nodded.
She was not an unreasonable person.
She knew that such physical contact was for her treatment.
If it weren’t for him, she probably wouldn’t have lived much longer.
But before she could finish her words, she ‘pff’ again, spitting out a mouthful of black blood.
“Fellow Daoist Han.”
Immortal Master Chiyan looked at Lu Changsheng, signaling him to continue expelling the poison.
“Qingyi Xianzi, pardon my offense.”
Lu Changsheng raised his palm and said to Chu Qingyi.
Chu Qingyi softly ‘hmm’ like a mosquito, closed her beautiful eyes, and lay quietly on the bed.
But her thick, long eyelashes fluttered constantly like two small fans.
Clearly, she was extremely nervous.
The next moment, she clearly felt a warm large hand fall on her chest, making her whole body tense and her hands clench into fists.
The arches of her feet inside her white jade boots also tightened, and her ten delicate jade toes were clenched together.
Immediately after.
Wisps of sharp and domineering Sword Qi entered her body, dispelling the corpse poison around her heart Meridians.