Chapter 1405: 阴霜火毒

Although Elder Liao was only a low-ranking deacon elder, his cultivation had reached the Ethereal Realm of Saint 7-dan. For such a powerful master to come and ask to be a disciple of someone in the Spirit Severing Realm...

Was there a mistake?

All the students from the elite class stared over as if they had seen a ghost.

Feng Ziyi felt his face burning with embarrassment, wanting to vomit blood.

He had just been arguing to compete with the other party in teaching, and now an elder with higher cultivation than his had come... How could he possibly compete now?

The humiliation came too quickly!

Zhang Xu was even more exasperated.

Even an elder wants to become his disciple, so much for being low-key!

"Elder Liao from the Puppet Alley?"

Zhang Xuan was also surprised for a moment, then he realized.

More than twenty days ago, when he was in the Puppet Alley, he hadn't controlled his strength and had destroyed the entire alley. Feeling very bad about it, he had casually offered some advice, telling Elder Liao that it would be best if he didn't practice the Frigid Yin Art for the time being.

At the time, the other party hadn't taken it seriously. Now that he was here wanting to become a disciple, he probably had noticed something.

"Let him in!"

Knowing what was going on, Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

"Yes!"

The student glanced at Teacher Fei, saw his agreement, and then withdrew.

Not long after, two students were seen approaching, carrying a stretcher. A person was lying flat on it, appearing weak and listless, as if they could faint at any moment.

Beside the stretcher, stood a white-bearded old man, his brows furrowed, his expression grave.

"It's Saint Physician Bai Yu!"

Upon seeing the old man's face clearly, Feng Ziyi, who was nearby, raised an eyebrow.

"Bai Yu?"

Zhang Xuan looked over.

Although he had been at the Saint Son Hall for over twenty days, he had spent most of his time outside. He hadn't asked anyone, so he didn't recognize many of the elders and powerful figures.

"He is the head of the Physicians' Guild in the Saint Son Hall. His medical skills are extraordinary, capable of bringing the dying back to life, reaching an incredible level. He is known as the Miraculous Saint Physician!"

Feng Ziyi nodded.

Although Saint Physician Bai Yu wasn't the strongest in the Saint Son Hall, and didn't display his full power, his prestige was definitely among the highest.

Countless powerful individuals had received his favor and benefited from him.

As a result, his reputation was immense.

Zhang Xuan acknowledged him.

"A Saint Physician is accompanying him, and he's lying on a stretcher. Could it be that... Elder Liao didn't heed my warning and continued practicing the Frigid Yin Art?"

He frowned.

He had specifically reminded the other party not to practice it at all. But now, he was in this state. Could it be that he hadn't listened to the advice?

"Are you Zhang Xuan?"

Soon, Physician Bai Yu arrived before them and looked over.

"He is Master Zhang... I hope Master Zhang can save me..."

Elder Liao on the stretcher had a pale face, as if a layer of frost covered his body. His body trembled continuously. Before Zhang Xuan could reply, he struggled to sit up.

"How did this happen?"

His eyes narrowed, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but ask.

Although he had seen that the other party had a hidden illness in his body, and had advised him not to practice the Frigid Yin Art, even if he had practiced it, as long as it was handled properly, there wouldn't be a big problem. How did he suddenly end up in this state?

"Be still first, or no one will be able to save you!"

With a flick of his finger, Physician Bai Yu kept Elder Liao fixed on the stretcher, and then looked over. "Was it you who told him not to practice the Frigid Yin Art some time ago?"

"Yes!"

Zhang Xuan nodded.

"Nonsense!"

With a wave of his hand, Physician Bai Yu raised an eyebrow and looked over coldly. "Do you know what his body is truly like, to tell him not to cultivate? Young man, speaking so carelessly, do you know the severity of the consequences?"

"What do you mean?"

He hadn't expected the other party to scold him directly. Zhang Xuan frowned.

To compensate for destroying the Puppet Alley, he had specifically used the Library of Heaven's Path to check. The other party had suffered internal injuries and was somewhat incompatible with the Frigid Yin Art. Continuing to cultivate it would put a great burden on his body. That's why he had offered that advice.

Judging by the other party's tone, Elder Liao's current condition was caused by him telling him not to practice the cultivation technique?

Even if he told him not to, as an elder of Saint 7-dan, he shouldn't have been so obedient as to stop practicing completely!

"What do you mean?"

With his hands clasped behind his back, Physician Bai Yu's face was livid. "Liao Xin, when he fought someone back then, contracted a scorching fire poison in his body. He needs a cultivation technique like the Frigid Yin Art to suppress it. You advised him not to cultivate, and the fire poison erupted, leading to this situation... What, do you still want to deny it?"

"If you don't understand medicine, it's best not to diagnose others casually. Even if you do, if your skill isn't sufficient, don't jump to conclusions. Don't you know that quack doctors harm people?"

With a loud shout, Physician Bai Yu grew angrier as he spoke.

Elder Liao and he had a close relationship. He hadn't expected that after just a few days apart, Elder Liao would be on the verge of death. How could he not be angry?

If he hadn't listened to this person in front of him, he wouldn't have ended up like this.

"You said... this is a fire poison eruption?"

Covered in frost, yet you're saying it's a fire poison eruption... You're not kidding, are you?

"That's right, he's afflicted with the Yin Frost Fire Poison. Once it flares up, his body surface becomes as cold as frost, but his insides are as hot as a furnace. It can burn away his true qi completely, and his dantian can be completely incinerated and rendered useless. The Frigid Yin Art is precisely the best cultivation method to suppress it!"

Physician Bai Yu snorted.

"Yin Frost Fire Poison?"

Zhang Xuan didn't think much of it, but Teacher Fei, who was standing nearby, suddenly trembled and his face turned pale. "Is Physician Bai referring to... the Yin Frost Flame from the Cold Qi Cavern?"

"Cold Qi Cavern?"

"On the Master Teacher Continent, there are seven most formidable caverns, which are other passages connecting to the Outer Realm Battlefield, extremely dangerous. The seventh-ranked among them is precisely this one!"

"I've also heard of it. The most awe-inspiring thing there is the Yin Frost Flame. It's as cold as frost and as hot as fire. If you call it a flame, it has all the properties of frost; if you call it frost, even high-grade Saint artifacts melt into liquid instantly when they fall into it..."

Everyone around them lowered their voices.

Most of the people present were geniuses from various major powers and families. Although matters concerning caverns were secretive, they still knew a little about them.

"That's right, it's the Yin Frost Flame. Years ago, to prevent the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe from rushing out of the cavern, Liao Xin fell into the subterranean flame. Although he miraculously escaped with his life, he was afflicted with the fire poison..."

Physician Bai Yu sighed and shook his head. "Even after using blood-changing and bone-stripping secret arts, it couldn't be resolved. He could only suppress it by cultivating the Frigid Yin Art daily. Recently, I went out with the goal of finding a Fire Lotus, hoping to completely resolve the problem within his body. I never expected that you, a new student, would tell him not to cultivate, leading to this current situation. Now, the fire poison has invaded his heart and even penetrated deep into his soul. Even I can't treat him anymore..."

"This..."

Hearing this explanation, everyone looked over again.

Teacher Fei also frowned.

Medicine is not like other professions. A quack doctor harms people. If you are unsure of the symptoms or the condition, it's best not to treat people. Otherwise, you will harm both others and yourself.

"Physician Bai cannot say that. I also stopped because I felt there was a problem with my cultivation of the Frigid Yin Art. This situation has nothing to do with Master Zhang..."

Elder Liao on the stretcher shook his head.

"He caused you to be in such a miserable state, and you still believe him?"

Physician Bai Yu's beard bristled with anger.

"He could tell I was cultivating the Frigid Yin Art with just one glance, so I think his words are trustworthy..."

Teacher Fei said.

The Frigid Yin Art was a secretive cultivation technique. The other party had recognized it with just one glance and advised against it. At that time, he was full of shock. After going back and thinking it over, he had reduced his practice of this technique.

He had initially felt that he was getting better and better, but unexpectedly, three days ago, the fire poison suddenly erupted, leading to this situation.

Even Physician Bai Yu was at a loss.

In his helplessness, he recalled the young man's words, and specifically sought him out.

The other party was able to discern the Frigid Yin Art, and despite his young age, he was remarkably powerful. He had even accomplished a feat that the Luo family's young princess couldn't. Perhaps he truly had a way to change his current state and restore him to normal.

That was why he had previously expressed his desire to take the young man as his teacher.

If he could heal the hidden illness, what did it matter if he became a disciple? With such medical skill and ability, let alone him, even the true elders of the Saint Son Hall would probably be full of admiration.

"Trustworthy? Trustworthy, leading to this state..."

Physician Bai Yu was so angry he felt like exploding.

He really didn't know what his old friend was thinking.

He, a dignified Saint Physician of the Saint Son Hall, was not trusted, yet a newly admitted student was.

"Alright, the man is already so sick, stop arguing. Let me see what's really going on..."

Seeing the two arguing, Zhang Xuan shook his head helplessly.

The other party's condition was investigated by the Library of Heaven's Path. There was absolutely no problem with him telling him to stop cultivating the Frigid Yin Art. How could it possibly lead to a fire poison eruption and put someone on the verge of death?

"You'll see? Do you understand medicine?"

Physician Bai Yu frowned.

Too lazy to reply, Zhang Xuan flipped his wrist and tossed a badge over.

Hurriedly catching it, Physician Bai Yu looked down, and immediately froze.

Seven stars shone brightly on it.

A 7-star physician, although far inferior to him, to be able to pass the examination for such a badge, they shouldn't be someone who talks nonsense.

"Alright, I'll see what you have to say..."

Knowing that the other party was a genuine physician and had reached the 7-star level, Physician Bai Yu's hostility was no longer as intense as before. He waved his hand and looked over.

Teacher Fei and the others were also filled with curiosity.

This Master Zhang had just displayed such powerful sword arts. His guidance on cultivation far surpassed everyone else. His enlightened spirit had also become a Saint Son. If his medical skills were also very powerful, that would truly be incredible.

"Mm!"

Ignoring everyone, Zhang Xuan took two steps and arrived before Elder Liao. He gently placed his palm on him. A moment later, he shook his head.

"How is it?"

Seeing his expression was off, Elder Liao looked over with worry, feeling somewhat anxious.

"This..."

Zhang Xuan pondered for a moment. "Elder Liao, can I discuss something with you?"

"Master Zhang, please speak freely. As long as it can relieve my pain, I certainly won't refuse..."

Elder Liao said weakly, as if he couldn't even lift his fist.

"That's good then..."

Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief, and looked over with a sincere expression. "Could I knock you unconscious first?"

"Knock me unconscious?"

"Yes, it's really inconvenient otherwise. You can knock yourself out too. Anyway, as long as you're unconscious, I'll be able to examine your condition and treat you..."

Zhang Xuan awkwardly scratched his head.

"..." Elder Liao.

"..." Physician Bai Yu.