Chapter 25: The Demon Valley's Healer

"Try to guide your qi."

At Danyue Xian's suggestion, Han Xuehua gathered her inner energy. Danyue Xian, who had been focusing on the flow of energy with her eyes closed, suddenly opened them.

"It seems to be correct. The inner energy that was moving along the meridians for a moment scattered and then gathered again."

Danyue Xian nodded confidently.

"There is indeed a moment when the energy moves independently of the incantation. In reality, there is no heart meridian in that position, but the consciousness forces the energy to move, causing a subtle discrepancy."

This time it was Fan Jiewei's turn.

Danyue Xian used the same method to identify the problem with Fan Jiewei.

"Hmm..."

After much deliberation, Danyue Xian finally nodded.

"Since I know the reason, it seems possible to treat it fundamentally. However, there is a problem."

"What kind of problem?"

In response to Fan Jiewei's question, Danyue Xian sighed.

"A large amount of spiritual medicine is needed."

Danyue Xian continued her explanation.

"We need to guide the inner energy through the correct meridians, but the actual meridians are blocked due to long-term disuse. Moreover, the body has already adapted to the existing heart method."

She gave an example.

"The original path is a winding road that goes around the hill. But the current situation is like a forced path that cuts straight across the hill. As a result, the original path has become overgrown with vegetation and people no longer use it. Cutting straight across the hill may shorten the distance, but it also increases physical exertion. If you are carrying a heavy load, the burden becomes even greater."

"Then we need to clear the original path around the hill? That's why we need the spiritual medicine?"

Danyue Xian nodded.

"If the problem of the spiritual medicine can be solved, it is certainly worth trying."

At this moment, Feng Jinsheng, who had been listening silently, cautiously interjected.

"Do you remember when I mentioned that I might have a way when you talked about Gong Qing Shiyu last time?"

Feng Jinsheng smiled.

"The Wu Lin Alliance has a lot of spiritual medicine."

"......!"

Apart from the imperial family, the Wu Lin Alliance possesses the most spiritual medicine in the Central Plains. In fact, the amount of spiritual medicine used to treat the youngest daughter of the Alliance leader is enormous.

"If you treat the youngest daughter of the Alliance leader, you should be able to easily obtain the necessary spiritual medicine."

Feng Jinsheng did not miss the sparkle in Danyue Xian's eyes.

"Moreover, if nothing is done, the girl will die. The life-prolonging treatment using spiritual medicine has reached its limit."

At that moment, Fan Jiewei burst out.

"Treating the daughter of the Wu Lin Alliance leader? After all the trouble we went through because of the Pasa Sect, have you already forgotten?"

Danyue Xian looked at Fan Jiewei with a puzzled expression.

"How did you know that?"

Fan Jiewei suddenly felt a burning sensation at the back of his head.

Turning his head, he met the displeased gaze of Chao Ailiang, who was frowning.

"Um... that is..."

While Fan Jiewei was stammering, a telepathic message flew in.

Fan Jiewei hurriedly spoke.

"While taking a walk, I met a hunter from the village. He told me that there was a big commotion."

"That's right."

Danyue Xian sighed quietly. Fan Jiewei, on the other hand, let out a sigh of relief.

Fan Jiewei turned his head to look at Han Xuehua.

In a moment of crisis, it was unexpectedly her who came to his aid. If she hadn't sent the telepathic message, they would have been exposed for breaking up the Pasa Sect.

At that moment, another telepathic message flew to Han Xuehua.

—Idiot.

"What?"

Chao Ailiang stepped forward in front of the indignant Fan Jiewei.

"Then, does Doctor Danyue need to go to where the patient is?"

Chao Ailiang revealed his discomfort.

He didn't want to send Danyue Xian to the Wu Lin Alliance alone. On the other hand, it was impossible to bring the patient here.

How could a father send his beloved daughter alone to a foreign place? It was certain that a series of people, including attendants, doctors, and bodyguards, would accompany her.

This would expose their location and possibly reveal their existence.

"Uncle and Aunt, you also cannot delay the treatment."

"That problem can be solved if these people go together, right?"

"Hmm. That's true, but..."

Even if there was a way, the biggest problem remained.

"I can't control myself when I see the Wu Lin Alliance leader."

"I'll break his head as soon as I see him."

Chao Ailiang and Fan Jiewei immediately revealed their hostility. They had the deepest grudge against the Wu Lin Alliance.

At that moment, Feng Jinsheng spoke to Danyue Xian.

"Can I talk to these people for a moment?"

"Huh?"

"I want to persuade them."

With Danyue Xian's permission, Feng Jinsheng led the three to a place where Danyue Xian couldn't hear.

"I hope you will accept this schedule for the sake of Doctor Danyue."

"What's your real intention?"

Chao Ailiang asked, suppressing his boiling anger.

"The only person who can grant the right to avoid death is the Wu Lin Alliance leader."

The right to avoid death.

It means the right to avoid death, even for serious crimes.

"If something happens, that is the only way to ensure Doctor Danyue's safety."

"Something happening."

He was talking about the possibility of their exposure.

If their relationship was revealed, Danyue Xian's life would also be in danger. This was why Feng Jinsheng suggested treating the Wu Lin Alliance leader's daughter.

It was a minimum safety measure to protect Danyue Xian.

"Well, if that happens, we will be exposed, but Doctor Danyue will have a reason to escape."

Surprisingly, Fan Jiewei was the first to agree.

"Then let's do it."

Chao Ailiang, who received Fan Jiewei's gaze, also nodded.

Although he wanted to kill the Wu Lin Alliance leader, his concern for Danyue Xian was greater.

"I don't mind."

Han Xuehua had no reason to refuse from the beginning.

"Thank you. Then I will prepare to go with Doctor Danyue."

"Hold on."

Chao Ailiang stopped Feng Jinsheng, who was about to turn around.

"Let's make it a pleasant trip."

Then, he approached Danyue Xian and said,

"Doctor Danyue, shall we go on a trip?"

"A trip?"

Danyue Xian's face lit up at the words.

Until now, Danyue Xian had never been on a trip.

She had spent most of her life in the Demon Valley, and even when she ventured out, it was only to nearby villages. Her love for stories about the martial world was also due to this.

Such a long-awaited trip.

Chao Ailiang nodded, looking at Danyue Xian's flushed cheeks with excitement.

"Since Doctor Danyue wants to go, we should go."

Han Xuehua also nodded.

"Since the doctor is going, the patient has no choice but to follow."

From that day on, Chao Ailiang and Fan Jiewei became very busy.

They were preparing travel expenses. Fan Jiewei carried wood without rest, and Chao Ailiang carved wooden statues with great effort. Han Xuehua helped with the cleanup.

That was the only way to raise travel expenses at the moment.

Feng Jinsheng offered to cover all travel expenses, but they refused.

"It's Doctor Danyue's first trip, so we need to buy her some good food."

Chao Ailiang and Han Xuehua agreed with Fan Jiewei.

At least, to show off, they needed their own money.

* * *

Mr. Lin, the owner of the woodcraft shop, was having another busy day, with merchants from nearby villages constantly coming to make deals.

The popularity of the wooden statues he recently purchased was overwhelming, and he couldn't keep up with the flood of orders.

The problem was the limited supply.

As a result, the price of the wooden statues skyrocketed.

Even now,

"I'll give you one more silver tael. So give it to us."

"I'll give you two more taels!"

"What? Then I'll add half a tael more!"

"Damn, do you have no morals?"

"Who are you to talk! I was the first to make the deal!"

The excessive competition among merchants to offer higher prices eventually led to a physical altercation. Mediating such disputes had long been part of Mr. Lin's daily routine.

"Both of you, stop it. The items here are already contracted, so I can't make deals with others."

Mr. Lin sighed at the merchants' disappointed faces.

"Then, how about this."

Mr. Lin proposed an enticing idea.

"The contract with another guild ends in a month. After that, I will renew the contract, and I will give other people a chance to bid."

"Bid? You mean an auction?"

"There are many people who want to buy, but the supply is limited, so there's no other way."

It was the best alternative he could offer.

The merchants had no choice but to leave with regret.

But they were