Chapter 63: Han Divine Doctor

Han Li reclined in the grand armchair that Doctor Mo used to frequent, a scroll in his hand. The cover was inscribed with "Scripture of Longevity," but its true content was the incantations of the Evergreen Arts. He was engrossed in it, reading with great relish.

Doctor Mo had previously held this book often, seemingly never tiring of reading it—a peculiarity that had once puzzled Han Li. Now that he had discovered its secret, he understood: Doctor Mo wasn't studying health preservation at all; he was clearly deciphering the incantations of the Evergreen Arts! It seemed Doctor Mo hadn't given up on his inability to cultivate magical power, nor had he fully believed Yu Zitong's explanation about spirit roots. Instead, he had been quietly trying to comprehend it on his own.

Han Li had found this secret manual hidden in a secret compartment along with other items. The book not only contained the incantations for the first six levels he had already practiced but also detailed the latter two levels of the cultivation method, which Han Li had never seen before. This unexpected discovery excited him for quite some time.

When Han Li realized that what he had been cultivating was actually the legendary magical power capable of summoning wind and rain, his desire for the subsequent levels of the Evergreen Arts grew even stronger.

After all, who wouldn't want to become an immortal being?

It was midday, and warm sunlight streamed in through the open skylight, falling upon Han Li. As he read, the light made him comfortably narrow his eyes into slits, and his relaxed reclining posture made him appear utterly unhurried.

Han Li slightly lifted his head and glanced at the skylight, finding the light a bit too dazzling.

He casually covered his face with the open book, shielding himself from the glaring sunlight.

The immediate darkness brought a wave of comfort, invigorating Han Li. He then silently memorized the incantations for the seventh level once more.

He had recently noticed signs that his Evergreen Arts were on the verge of another breakthrough due to his continuous consumption of spiritual medicine. He would soon reach the seventh level, and gaining an early understanding of the next level's cultivation method would be very beneficial for breaking through his current bottleneck.

More than half a year had passed since the day Doctor Mo attempted to seize his body.

On the second day after that event, to conceal Doctor Mo's death, Han Li personally forged a letter in Doctor Mo's handwriting, stating that he was returning to his hometown for a visit. He submitted this fake letter under Doctor Mo's name to the sect's inspecting elders.

In the letter, he unreservedly adopted Doctor Mo's tone, claiming to have inherited all of Doctor Mo's medical skills and to be ready to practice medicine and treat injuries for others. He stated that Doctor Mo himself was unsure when he would return due to the long journey home. Therefore, the letter requested the sect masters to allow Han Li to temporarily assume Doctor Mo's duties until his return.

After he submitted the letter, the managing elders showed no sign of suspicion. This was because Doctor Mo had previously been absent from the mountain for extended periods to collect medicinal herbs. Although he held the title of "revered expert" within the Seven Mysteries Sect, his role was essentially that of an honored guest due to having saved Sect Master Wang's life, granting him considerable freedom.

However, the elders were still reserved and somewhat skeptical about the letter's claim that Han Li had inherited all of Doctor Mo's medical expertise.

In the past, while Doctor Mo occasionally treated minor ailments like colds, fevers, and cuts for lower-ranked disciples, his medical skills were truly superb, and his primary patients were typically mid-to-high-ranking figures such as hall masters and elders. Most other disciples usually had to consult the other doctors on the mountain.

Consequently, the elders initially did not allow Han Li to immediately take over Doctor Mo's responsibilities. Instead, they had him treat minor illnesses and injuries for the lower-ranked disciples, intending to test his true medical proficiency.

Han Li was entirely unconcerned about the higher-ups' doubts regarding his medical skills. He was indifferent to whom he treated. His motivation for proposing to take over Doctor Mo's work was simply his appreciation for the seclusion and tranquility of the Divine Hand Valley and the considerable medicinal garden within it.

If he could continue to stay in the valley and have sole control over it, he could openly use the mysterious small bottle to rapidly cultivate rare medicinal herbs in large quantities without fear of others discovering his secret.

Although this small valley was currently used only by him, if Doctor Mo did not return for a long time, who knew if the sect masters and elders might, on a whim, reclaim it.

Therefore, to demonstrate his superior medical skills, Han Li worked exceptionally hard while treating the disciples, even secretly utilizing the large quantities of precious medicinal herbs he cultivated daily. As a result, with his already competent medical knowledge combined with the abundant rare medicines, he achieved what seemed like a miracle: nearly every patient he treated recovered instantly.

As he expected, his reputation as a miraculous healer spread like thunder on a clear day, rapidly causing a sensation throughout the Seven Mysteries Sect. Everyone on the mountain learned that the sect had produced another brilliant young divine physician. This divine physician's medical skills were considered unfathomable. Under his care, whether it was external injuries, internal wounds, or difficult-to-treat ailments, he could ensure complete recovery within three days at most. His medical expertise was considered superior to, not inferior to, that of the renowned Doctor Mo.

In reality, Han Li's medical skills were still far inferior to Doctor Mo's. However, Doctor Mo did not have the luxury of squandering such vast quantities of rare medicinal herbs, so in terms of recovery effects, he naturally fell far short of Han Li.

Thus, when Han Li once again had a severely injured disciple bouncing back to full health within just a few days, the higher-ups could no longer remain idle. Just one day later, they sent someone to invite him.

The person who met with him this time was none other than Vice Sect Master Ma, whom he had briefly encountered before at Bone Refining Cliff.

This Vice Sect Master Ma had evidently completely forgotten about Han Li, who was merely an inconspicuous registered disciple at the time. Therefore, upon meeting him, he clearly stated his willingness to let Han Li take over Doctor Mo's work, allowing him to enjoy all of Doctor Mo's original benefits. Of course, the title of "revered expert" could not yet be bestowed upon him, as Han Li was simply too young, only sixteen or seventeen years old, which would make it difficult for other revered experts to accept. Nevertheless, his actual monthly stipend would be disbursed according to the standard for a revered expert.

Finally, Vice Sect Master Ma added that if Han Li had any further dissatisfactions, he should feel free to bring them up directly, and they would address them as appropriate.