Chapter 91: Heaven-reaching Medical Skills

Xiao Tiannan approached Yun Che, cupping his hands respectfully. "Senior Huangfu, please, you must save my son. I have only this one child. As long as you are willing to help, I will repay you even if I have to work like a beast."

As the Sect Master of New Moon City's largest sect, a man second to none in the city, he showed immense deference to this "divine physician," even uttering phrases like "work like a beast." Clearly, Xiao Luocheng's situation had caused him extreme anxiety, and he was genuinely intimidated by the title "Evil Hearted Holy Hand."

Gongsun Xiu quickly chuckled, "Sect Master Xiao, please rest assured. With Senior Huangfu here, your son's injuries will certainly heal completely.""Congratulations, Sect Master Xiao. Since Senior Huangfu has graced us with his presence, he will surely perform his miraculous work. Not only will Young Sect Master Xiao's injuries fully recover, but you might even forge a connection with Senior Huangfu. This is a fortune others can only dream of!"

They had previously been thoroughly berated by Xiao Tiannan for their inability to treat Xiao Luocheng's severe injuries. Now, with the "Evil Hearted Holy Hand" descending like a godsend, they were both greatly excited and secretly relieved. With such an extraordinary saintly doctor present, Xiao Luocheng's injuries were surely no longer an issue, and Sect Master Xiao would no longer vent his anger on them.

Being respectfully addressed as "Senior" by Xiao Tiannan naturally delighted Yun Che. He offered a faint, detached smile. "Since I'm here, I'll treat him even if you don't ask. Although your sect is small, it's situated on a mountain, and it's not easy to come all this way. How can I just come for nothing? Come, let me examine this young fellow's injuries."

This largest sect in New Moon City, which occupied an entire mountain, was casually referred to as "small" by him. Yet, no one present found it amusing or inappropriate. After all, who was he? The Evil Hearted Holy Hand from the Divine Phoenix Empire! The sects such a figure had encountered, even within the Divine Phoenix Empire, were top-tier. Compared to them, the Xiao Sect's branch was likely insignificant, and calling it "small" was already being polite.His reason for agreeing to treat the patient—simply not wanting to climb the mountain for nothing—was also astonishing. However, upon remembering his title, "Evil Hearted Holy Hand," people understood. If his temperament wasn't eccentric, how could he be called the "Evil Hearted Holy Hand"?

Xiao Tiannan was overjoyed. Keeping Xiao Baicao's instructions firmly in mind, he spoke with utmost reverence and sincerity: "Then, thank you very much, Senior Huangfu. My son's injuries concern the future of our humble sect. Please, Senior, exert your miraculous healing to restore his meridians and profound veins. Our entire sect will be eternally grateful... Ah, Senior, if you have any commands or needs, please do not hesitate to speak."

Yun Che said no more. He unceremoniously tossed his flag and medicine box onto the ground with a thud, then tugged at his beard and strolled casually to Xiao Luocheng's bedside. "Hmm, 'Evil Hearted Holy Hand,' wasn't it? A good title indeed. It means I don't have to be too restrained when I work, seeing as it's 'evil' anyway."

Seeing the divine physician approach Xiao Luocheng, the various doctors eagerly surged forward, wanting to gather around. To witness such a divine physician at work, even a mere glimpse, would undoubtedly be a lifelong benefit. However, Xiao Tiannan gave a low cough and a subtle, stern look. The doctors' hearts tightened simultaneously, and they reluctantly lowered their heads, walking out of the Elixir Hall.

"Zaihe," Xiao Tiannan said in a low voice, "go warn these doctors. No one is to let the news that this senior is Huangfu He leak out. If even a hint of it gets out, our Xiao Sect will show no mercy." If this news truly spread, it would cause a massive sensation, attracting countless people seeking medical help, and potentially even drawing the attention of super sects."Understood," Xiao Zaihe replied, quickly withdrawing.

Only Xiao Tiannan and Yun Che remained in the room. Xiao Tiannan walked over cautiously, his footsteps light. He found the "divine physician" holding Xiao Luocheng's wrist, eyes closed, completely still. After patiently waiting for a long while, he finally couldn't help but speak, "Senior, may I ask about my son's injuries..."

Yun Che opened his eyes, removed his hand from Xiao Luocheng, stroked his long beard, and said, "A broken arm is nothing. Injuries to the meridians and profound veins are also not a big deal. However, his profound strength... he'll have to cultivate it from scratch."

Such severe injuries were "nothing" in the mouth of this "divine physician." Although Xiao Baicao had previously told him that such injuries were minor in the eyes of a true divine physician, Xiao Tiannan's heart still twitched. He thought, 'As expected of one of the top divine physicians in the Divine Phoenix Empire; his realm is completely beyond ordinary people's imagination.'

"Go, find a few people who understand medicinal herbs and help me find some ingredients," Yun Che said, waving his hand, assuming the air of an expert.

"Alright. Our sect has its own medicinal garden, a thousand years of heritage, and centuries of stockpiles. As long as they aren't too rare, we can find them within the sect," Xiao Tiannan replied, then personally went to summon people.

Before long, Xiao Tiannan returned with six individuals. Yun Che slowly twirled his long beard and said, "A piece of Warm Meridian Jade weighing five taels or more with over fifty percent purity, three Purple Heart Lotuses, one Dragon Blood Ginseng of twenty years or more, fifty drops of morning dew, ten Phoenix Gallbladder Grasses, three catties of deep-water sludge..."

Yun Che listed more than a dozen ingredients in a row, then sternly instructed, "These materials are indispensable. The quantity can only be more, not less; the age can only be more, not less. Deliver them to me within half an hour. Oh, and also, send me a box of silver needles."

Xiao Tiannan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Although the items requested were numerous, none were exceedingly rare, and the sect had large reserves of all of them. He gestured, sending the people off to fetch the items quickly. In less than fifteen minutes, everything Yun Che had requested was delivered. He stood up and said, "I'll borrow your elixir cauldron. Also, during the refining process, I dislike being disturbed. The farther away you all stay, the better."

"Yes, yes, Senior, I will certainly remember your words," Xiao Tiannan nodded rapidly, his respectful demeanor leaving the disciples who delivered the medicinal materials utterly stunned.

After Yun Che entered the pill room, Xiao Tiannan had a dozen disciples stand guard thirty paces away to prevent anyone from approaching. Once inside, Yun Che didn't emerge for two full hours. It was at this time that Xiao Baicao rushed back.

"How was it? Did you get definitive confirmation?" Xiao Tiannan asked.

Xiao Baicao nodded, lowering his voice. "The Black Moon Merchant Guild contacted their headquarters in the Divine Phoenix Empire using a long-range communication talisman and received news that the Evil Hearted Holy Hand, Huangfu He, vanished from the Divine Phoenix Empire a year ago. No one has seen him for a full year; it's said he might be traveling across various nations... There's no mistake! This person is undoubtedly Huangfu He!"

"Whew, this is excellent, truly excellent!" Xiao Tiannan let out a long sigh of relief, then cautiously added, "You didn't let the Black Moon Merchant Guild suspect anything, did you?"

Xiao Baicao replied, "Sect Master, don't worry, absolutely not. I used the Young Sect Master's severe injuries as an excuse to seek out the renowned Saint Doctor Huangfu He and purchase information. Everyone in the city knows about the Young Sect Master's severe injuries, so the Black Moon Merchant Guild won't have any suspicions. They would never imagine Huangfu He actually coming to New Moon City... How are the Young Sect Master's injuries now? Has Huangfu He begun his treatment?"

Before Xiao Tiannan could answer, the door of the Elixir Hall opened, and Yun Che slowly walked out.

The two immediately rushed forward, Xiao Tiannan's face full of hope. "Senior, my son's injuries..."

"He'll wake up in about half the time it takes for a cup of tea to steep. Go ask him yourself," Yun Che said. "I need to rest for a bit. Arrange a room for me; just make sure it's quiet enough. Also, have someone prepare a pot of soothing tea for me, delivered with some refreshments. While I'm in my room, no one is to disturb me without my permission... Oh, right, this young fellow is very weak right now. Do not give him anything to eat without my instruction. Remember that!"

Xiao Tiannan and Xiao Baicao nodded like chickens pecking at rice, committing Yun Che's words firmly to memory, not daring to miss a single word. They then immediately ordered someone to prepare a room for Yun Che. When they entered the Elixir Hall, they found that Xiao Luocheng had indeed woken up.

"Father..." Seeing Xiao Tiannan enter, Xiao Luocheng stirred, emitting an extremely strained voice.

Xiao Tiannan quickly went over. Just as he was about to speak, he was surprised to find that Xiao Luocheng's complexion had improved significantly; it was no longer as pale as paper but now had a bit of color. His entire left arm was wrapped in a thick layer of ointment, emitting a rather pungent smell.

"Luocheng, how do you feel now? Do you feel any better?"

Xiao Luocheng moved his lips, the pain from his body causing a slight twitch in his facial muscles. "My left arm... it hurts a lot...""What? You said your left arm hurts? Does it really hurt?" Upon hearing Xiao Luocheng's words, Xiao Baicao cried out in surprise. Xiao Tiannan was first stunned, then immediately realized that Xiao Luocheng's left arm had been broken into more than a dozen pieces, with all nerves and meridians severed, making it impossible for him to feel pain... yet now he was crying out about pain in his left arm!

Xiao Tiannan's face immediately flushed with excitement. He quickly grasped Xiao Luocheng's right wrist. After only a few breaths, he suddenly stood up, utterly flustered with emotion. "This... this... this... Luocheng's left arm meridians are actually clear in several places, and the broken bones are all reconnected... The meridians fractured in his upper body also faintly show signs of life... How... how is this possible?!"

Xiao Baicao was greatly alarmed by the sound and quickly also clasped Xiao Luocheng's right wrist. After an examination, he exclaimed in astonishment, "Divine physician... No! A Saint Doctor! Truly worthy of being a Saint Doctor! In just two short hours, he has restored such incurable severe injuries to this extent! If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would absolutely refuse to believe such miraculous medical skills exist in this world!"

"I always thought my medical skills were quite advanced, but seeing the Evil Hearted Holy Hand's medical arts with my own eyes today, I realize I've been a frog in a well all these years. Sect Master, as I said before, not only will the Young Sect Master definitely recover this time, he might even turn misfortune into a blessing!"

"This is wonderful, truly wonderful." Xiao Tiannan could not suppress the joy on his face. The last trace of doubt in his mind regarding Yun Che's identity as the "Evil Hearted Holy Hand" vanished without a trace. Suppressing his excitement, he said to Xiao Luocheng, "Luocheng, rest assured, your injuries will definitely be cured."

Xiao Luocheng's face was pained. After a long moment, he painstakingly squeezed out a few words: "If I don't avenge this... I swear I'm not a man!"

"Haha," Xiao Tiannan chuckled comfortingly. "That Yun Che is merely a worthless life; letting him die is no different than stepping on an ant. I originally wanted to cripple him for you, but I've changed my mind. Luocheng, you must personally avenge this. Although your meridians and profound veins are shattered now, you no longer need to worry. Your father has found the most formidable divine physician in this Profound Sky Continent for you. Under his care, all your injuries can be healed, including your meridians and profound veins, which will be restored to their original state. Moreover, this divine physician also possesses the divine skill of 'One-Finger Profound Enlightenment.' If you can earn his favor, he can easily make your talent even greater than before! It won't be long until you can personally seek your revenge!""When you see him, you must respectfully address him as Senior Huangfu! You must be more deferential to him than you would be to a Grand Elder! If you can truly win his favor, then your severe injuries this time won't be a disaster, but a blessing! A great blessing that will allow you to stand out in the main Xiao Sect! By then, you might even have to thank that boy named Yun Che."