Chapter 97: Official Healing

The Winds of Kyushu

In the room, Lu Ye sat shirtless on the bed.

Hua Ci sat opposite him, her soft, jade-like hand caressing his chest. "Your injuries are healing much faster than I expected. Are you planning to become a body cultivator?"

Lu Ye asked, puzzled, "Why do you say that?"

"Your vitality is much more robust than other cultivators at your level, which is why your injuries are healing so quickly. In the early stages of cultivation, doesn't refining one's vitality mean pursuing the path of a body cultivator?"

"No, I'm not," Lu Ye shook his head.

He had no interest in becoming a body cultivator. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, he intended to be a weapon cultivator; the feeling of striking down enemies with a blade was quite satisfying. As for Hua Ci's observation that his vitality surpassed that of other cultivators at his level, Lu Ye vaguely suspected it was due to how much he ate every day. Ever since he began cultivating his apertures, his appetite had become astonishingly large, especially after mastering the Gluttonous Feast technique, which made him eat even more. Naturally, eating a lot led to abundant vitality. However, he had consistently been refining his essence into qi, so his physique hadn't changed much. If he had only focused on enhancing his vitality, his build would likely have become increasingly muscular.

"That's for the best. Being a 'muscle brute' isn't great. In the cultivation world, they say those people 'enjoy the best resources but take the worst beatings,'" Hua Ci chuckled. "Besides, your build isn't suited for a body cultivator anyway."

"'Muscle brutes'?"

"That's what they call body cultivators."

"Interesting," Lu Ye smiled knowingly. "Then what do they call medical cultivators?"

Hua Ci pondered for a moment. "Usually, they're called 'crying for daddy and mommy'?"

Lu Ye frowned. "What's the reasoning behind that?"

"Because healers have a parent's heart! Haha," Hua Ci laughed giddily.

Lu Ye's face darkened, and the image of a gentle, intellectual woman he held in his mind utterly collapsed...

He had come to realize that Hua Ci's outward demeanor was merely a facade; only after getting to know her slowly did her true personality emerge.

"You've been touching my chest this whole time. Is this part of the healing process?" Lu Ye couldn't help but ask. While the sensation wasn't entirely unpleasant, it couldn't go on indefinitely. After all, he was a young man full of vigor.

"No," Hua Ci withdrew her hand. "I got distracted talking to you."

She sat upright in front of Lu Ye, looking at him with a serious expression. "Now we're starting. There might be some discomfort, so bear with it. Don't make any strange noises; the soundproofing isn't great here, and it could easily lead to misunderstandings."

Lu Ye was speechless, unsure how to respond, and had no time to. After Hua Ci finished speaking, she suddenly pressed her fingers against Lu Ye's chest, spiritual power surging from her fingertips. Lu Ye immediately let out a muffled groan. The spot she touched not only caused pain but also an indescribable sensation that made him almost cry out. Hua Ci smiled faintly as she continued to tap his chest, finger after finger. Lu Ye's face began to twitch, and he continued to grunt.

"When cultivators fight, they often sustain injuries. Although various methods exist for healing, they often leave hidden dangers. These injuries aren't usually apparent but are deeply lodged within the muscles and internal organs. While they may not pose a fatal risk, if they accumulate excessively, they can affect the physical body or the spiritual apertures, hindering future cultivation. Ordinary blade or sword wounds are relatively easy to treat, but injuries caused by elemental magic cannot be cleared by medicinal pills. You were injured by fire-elemental magic, so you have residual fire toxins in your body. If these fire toxins invade your spiritual apertures, it will be difficult for you to open them in the future. Therefore, if circumstances allow, I recommend finding a medical cultivator every once in a while to condition your body, which will ensure you have no hidden ailments."

Lu Ye had already clenched his teeth tightly. He couldn't respond to anything Hua Ci said, fearing that if he opened his mouth, he truly would make some strange noises. He strongly suspected this woman was doing it on purpose... otherwise, she could have told him all this earlier; why choose this moment?

A moment later, Hua Ci changed her technique from tapping to gently patting. Her small hands continuously patted and stroked Lu Ye's chest, and with each pat, pure wood-elemental spiritual energy was infused into his chest. Having passed the most agonizing part, Lu Ye slowly relaxed. After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Hua Ci withdrew her hands.

Lu Ye looked down and saw that his chest was a mess of flesh and blood. His chest injury was a burn, which naturally healed slower. With Hua Ci's patting, the scabs had broken open, and blood flowed out, making it look even worse. However, Lu Ye knew this wasn't the case. Only the surface looked severe. Along with the flowing blood, other substances were expelled, which he presumed were the fire toxins Hua Ci had mentioned. He took a deep breath, feeling his breathing become much easier, and a sensation of complete clarity permeated his entire body.

Hua Ci then stepped forward again to apply the emerald green medicinal liquid to Lu Ye's chest. She activated her spiritual energy to help Lu Ye recover from the external wounds, and only after completing these steps did she bandage his chest. Next, she treated his two arms, using the same technique and process... Finally, it was the turn of the slash wounds on his back...

By the time all treatments were finished, Hua Ci was drenched in sweat. She raised a hand to wipe her forehead, then stood by Lu Ye's bed, her expression wistful. "What a pity. It looks like you'll probably recover in less than ten days."

"Hey..." Lu Ye looked up at her.

Hua Ci covered her mouth with a laugh. "Oops, did I say that out loud?" She then added, "But don't worry, you're my most important client, and I'll definitely treat you well."

She held out a hand. "That'll be ten spirit pills."

Without a word, Lu Ye took out ten spirit pills and handed them to her. Although today's treatment cost double the previous one, he subscribed to the idea that you get what you pay for. He could feel that Hua Ci's methods had significantly aided his recovery. By his original estimation, his injuries wouldn't have healed in under a month. But now, it would likely take less than half that time. Moreover, Hua Ci had clearly put her heart into the work today. She was drenched in sweat, her face a little pale, indicating a significant expenditure of energy.

"Generous! Truly, when one has plenty, they act as they please. How enviable," Hua Ci teased.

Lu Ye paused for a moment before realizing she was implying he was rich and willful.

"If you don't want them, give them back!" Lu Ye raised a hand to snatch them back.

Hua Ci twisted her body, deftly dodging him, and chuckled, "You rest well!" She then gracefully departed.

"Close the door!" Lu Ye yelled after her retreating figure.

There was no response.

Lu Ye grumbled as he got out of bed, closed the door himself, and then walked back. He secretly decided that once his injuries healed, he would quickly leave this wretched place, or he would eventually die of anger.

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