Chapter 461 - 281: Fortunately, He Is a Friend, Not a Foe
Chapter 461: Chapter 281: Fortunately, He Is a Friend, Not a Foe
"I know my own body. Young friend, just do what you must."
Chen Yi hummed in acknowledgment, but he couldn’t help but feel a pang of guilt.
His recent actions, besides affecting the people of Shu State, had ultimately implicated the Elder Master.
Fortunately, it wasn’t too late.
At this thought, he took a deep breath. Using his Qi Observation Skill, he clearly saw the locations of the Elder Master’s meridians and Sea of Qi.
Then, he picked up a Silver Needle and inserted it into the Elder Master’s body.
Then came the second, the third...
...until the twelfth Silver Needle was in place.
A Silver Needle now rested on a core acupoint of each of the Elder Master’s twelve meridians.
Only then did Chen Yi move both hands, circulating the True Essence within his body and using his full power to draw upon the surrounding Heaven and Earth’s Spiritual Mechanism.
With an extremely exquisite and subtle technique, he guided the Spiritual Mechanism through the Silver Needles and into the Elder Master’s body.
Some of the Silver Needles vibrated unceasingly, some spiraled up and down, and others shifted their angles.
Under the Qi Observation Skill, he could see the Spiritual Mechanism flowing into the Elder Master’s body, mending his frame like silken threads.
Where there were old wounds, he infused life force, causing the old flesh to peel away as new flesh grew rapidly in its place.
Severed meridians were reconnected with the Spiritual Mechanism.
Damaged organs were also repaired.
The shattered Sea of Qi...
Although he couldn’t repair it completely, Chen Yi could at least reduce the extent of the damage.
The Elder Master’s complexion improved visibly, his face regaining much of its color.
Xiao Jing, watching from the side, seemed oblivious to the change. His eyes were fixed solely on Chen Yi, his expression even more shocked than when he had heard that Fu Wanqing was alive.
"The Meridian Flowing Technique..."
"A Medical Skill rumored to be mastered only by those above the level of a Medical Saint Hand... it actually... it actually appeared in Chen Yu?"
"Has he... has his Medical Dao reached Great Success?!"
"This..."
Xiao Jing didn’t know how to express what he was feeling.
A Physician who had reached Great Success in the Medical Dao was rare, but there were still several dozen in the entire Great Wei Dynasty.
A Spearman who had reached Perfection in the Spear Dao was also uncommon, but there were still quite a few.
But to find both in a single person was truly a rarity.
Even rarer than Xiao Jinghong, who was a master of both spear and sword.
After all, the Spear Dao and the Sword Dao both belonged to the path of Martial Arts and could offer mutual validation.
The Medical Dao was different.
It was a Great Dao whose threshold many could not cross in their entire lifetime, a path on par with the Dao of Martial Arts.
Yet no matter how shocked or disbelieving he was, the facts were right before his eyes. He had no choice but to believe.
About an hour passed.
Chen Yi waved his hand, pulling out the twelve Silver Needles. He let out a long breath and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
"Marquis, your chronic ailments are difficult to fully remove. I hope you will take good care of yourself from now on."
That was what he said.
But the Elder Master seemed not to have heard him. He stood right up, raising his arms, stretching his legs, and patting his chest.
The expression on his face was complex, a mixture of joy and tears.
"I... I... am I healed?"
"Not—"
Before Chen Yi could finish, Elder Master Xiao burst out laughing. "It’s been a long time since I’ve felt this unburdened."
"Young friend, to think you possess such incredible Medical Skill... I, I..."
Suddenly, he remembered their earlier conversation, and his smile vanished. "I ask you, is Wanqing truly not dead?"
Chen Yi was taken aback. He shook his head with a wry smile. "She was indeed alive three years ago. As for now, I do not know."
’What Asutai said should have some credibility.’
’But I can’t be one hundred percent certain.’
"Good. I’ll believe you for now!"
Perhaps because his physical condition had improved, the Elder Master now stood remarkably straight and tall.
Although his frame was still gaunt, his imposing aura already showcased the presence of the Great Wei’s Marquis Wu.
He looked directly at Chen Yi and asked in a deep voice, "You’ve said so much. You must have an important matter to discuss with me, right?"
Chen Yi wasn’t particularly surprised by his directness and nodded.
"I have indeed come with a request."
"Let’s hear it."
"In the near future, if a certain upheaval occurs within Shu State City, I hope the Marquis can step in to resolve it."
"What kind of upheaval?"
"Marquis, please forgive me. It’s not that I’m unwilling to speak plainly, but the time is not yet right. I’m afraid if the Marquis learns of it in advance..."
The Elder Master frowned slightly, standing with his hands clasped behind his back, his eyes fixed on him.
Chen Yi remained perfectly composed, meeting his gaze with a calm expression.
Seeing this, Xiao Jing, who stood to the side, subconsciously clenched his fists, feeling his palms grow sweaty.
He was clearly nervous.
After a long moment, the serious expression on Elder Master Xiao’s face gradually softened. A slight smile touched his lips.
"So be it."
"Since you were able to perfectly resolve the crisis in the Three Towns and have also healed me, I won’t ask too many questions about a small favor."
Before Chen Yi could bow in thanks, he continued, "However, I also have a word of advice for you, young friend."
"Please speak freely, Marquis."
"Do not underestimate anyone, especially Liu Hong!"
Chen Yi raised an eyebrow slightly. Seeing the Elder Master’s sharp expression, so different from before, he thought to himself, ’The older the ginger, the spicier it gets.’ He simply nodded.
"I will take it to heart."
Hearing this, Elder Master Xiao smiled and nodded. "Very good."
They exchanged a few more pleasantries.
「Near noon.」
Elder Master Xiao walked Chen Yi out of the main hall. "I very much enjoyed our conversation today, young friend. If you wouldn’t mind, please feel free to visit the residence more often in the future."
"Since the Marquis has invited me, I would be delighted to."
Chen Yi spoke insincerely; he had already decided it would be best not to show his face here again.
’This time, I was forced to reveal my identity just to secure a commitment from the Elder Master.’
’Asking him for a small favor, hmm...’
’After that matter is resolved, it will be even more impossible for me to come to the Xiao Family as "Chen Yu."’
’I reckon that by then, the Elder Master will probably want to flay me alive.’
"Heh, just come and visit when you have time."
"I won’t keep you any longer today. For lunch, I’ll have Wan’er host a banquet for you at Jiaxing Garden. You..."
The Elder Master paused, sizing up Chen Yi’s face before continuing with a smile, "I wonder, how old are you, young friend?"
Chen Yi froze, confused by the question. "I am... twenty-five."
It was a few years older than his actual age.
"Twenty-five... Excellent, excellent. My eldest granddaughter, Xiao Wan’er, is a bit younger than you. You young people should have a lot to talk about."
"Later, I’ll have someone send some wine over to you..."
Listening to the Elder Master ramble on, Chen Yi’s expression grew more and more peculiar.
’Is this old man trying to play matchmaker?’
’Me and Xiao Wan’er?’
Without another thought, Chen Yi quickly bowed and took his leave. He walked briskly out of Qingjing Residence, leading Wang Ji toward Jiaxing Garden in the rear courtyard.
Elder Master Xiao watched him walk away, the smile on his face gradually fading.
"Fortunately, this man is a friend, not a foe..."
Xiao Jing, standing at his side, nodded at his words, but his thoughts were on the matter of Fu Wanqing.
"Marquis, what should we do about General Fu’s matter?"
The Elder Master fell silent for a moment. He looked up at the overcast sky, a touch of melancholy in his expression.
"First, send someone to confirm whether she is with the Black Bear Tribe..."
"And one more thing. Under no circumstances can Jinghong find out about this..."
"Yes, sir!"