Chapter 95: A Meeting Before Departure

"I actually think the Xiang Jianzong is pretty good." Zhang Xiu smiled. "If I hadn't happened to meet an elder of the Xiang Jianzong, how would you have gotten the chance to recover?"

"Hmm?"

What does that mean? "Did you meet that ancient cultivator who came out of seclusion?"

"Yes! And that elder really admired how you risked your own safety to save people that day, so he decided to give you a hand."

A pill appeared in Zhang Xiu's hand, crystal clear and translucent throughout, like a fine piece of jade.

"Just this, hurry up and take it."

Old Jiang was dumbfounded—his injuries were extremely severe; how could just any random pill cure them?

Could it be that the ancient cultivator who came out of seclusion was also a Pill Cauldron Elder of the Xiang Jianzong? And even if he were a Pill Cauldron Elder, even if he really had such a pill, he wouldn't just hand it out for a reason like this.

Sigh~ Although the kid's talent is very good and his realm is high, the things he's experienced are ultimately still few—he's still a bit naive.

"Fine, fine, fine! Then help me thank that elder for his kindness."

Old Jiang had come to terms with it anyway. His life was a worthless one, and he was going to die sooner or later. Better to take the pill and let this kid be completely at ease, then go to Longxiang Qingtianzong without any worries.

He then opened his mouth and let Zhang Xiu feed the pill in.

The pill entered his throat and immediately transformed into a wisp of sweet, clear elixir liquid that flowed down his throat, but soon he felt as if a ball of flame rose from his belly—Boom! His withered, decayed qi and blood seemed to be ignited at this moment. The temperature of the flame inside his body grew increasingly terrifying; he even felt as if he had swallowed a sun.

"Ahhh——!!!"

Old Jiang's face flushed red. Zhang Xiu's expression changed and he was about to step forward to check, but he only saw a red glow flash before his eyes—scalding qi and blood surged up, the high temperature directly burning through his magic power.

Those specially made needles were melted through by the scalding qi and blood and fell to the side; the tender green liquid in the IV tube hadn't even dripped before it vaporized directly, and finally even the entire IV tube was twisted and warped by the burning.

"Old Jiang!"

The pristine white walls and ceiling of the hospital room were also scorched yellow by this high temperature, and some places with lower ignition points had even already caught fire, sending up billowing thick smoke.

Because of the excessive temperature, cracks appeared on the window glass, and finally it shattered directly.

The broken shards of glass hadn't even hit the ground before they began to melt from the excessive temperature.

The bedding on the hospital bed had already been ignited at this point, and the steel bed frame was burned red-hot.

Old Jiang lay on it, his few remaining strands of hair bouncing with the flames, like a fish placed on a grill.

"Shit——! What the hell did you feed me!" A voice suppressing pain came from the hospital bed.

This level of temperature naturally couldn't harm a Return-to-Void body cultivator; what truly made him feel miserable was the qi and blood ignited inside his body.

The surging medicinal power seemed to have no visible limit. His withered, decayed qi and blood, under its stimulation, actually truly regained vitality, and even the hidden wounds on his body were rapidly healing under this medicinal power.

Damn! This pill really can cure me! "Star Source Yang-Scenery Pill, that elder said it's called the Star Source Yang-Scenery Pill!" Zhang Xiu hurriedly said.

"Shit!"

The Star Source Yang-Scenery Pill is a pill refined by an extremely skilled alchemist who ventures deep into the starry sky battlefield, takes a star as the main ingredient, extracts its essence, and refines it into a pill.

Moreover, one furnace yields at most three pills.

"Quite a commotion you've caused."

As a familiar voice sounded by his ear, three figures seemed to appear.

Everything inside the hospital room seemed to have been pressed into rewind.

All the firelight vanished in an instant; the glass shards that had melted and dripped onto the floor flew back up, cooled and solidified, and pieced together into a complete window.

The charred marks receded bit by bit, becoming pristine white and bright; even the burned bedding returned to its original state.

As if nothing had ever happened.

"Didn't I tell you to choose a place that's as quiet and spacious as possible?"

Zhang Xiu was stunned: "Elder... Xiao Lu..."

Chi Jiuyu pouted—was she just being ignored like that?

"I'm sorry, Elder, I thought this place was spacious enough..."

This was a single-patient hospital room, after all.

Suddenly his expression changed, and he rushed to the bedside, only to find Old Jiang with his eyes closed, sleeping peacefully, his breathing even.

"Old Jiang!" Although he looked alright, recalling the terrifying scene just now, he was still a little worried.

"Don't worry. When he wakes up, he'll be fully recovered, and then you can go to Longxiang Qingtianzong together with him." Xu Xing explained.

If he hadn't suppressed the medicinal power with all his might just now, the entire hospital would have been leveled.

"Thank you, Elder." Zhang Xiu bowed respectfully.

"Little Yunlu is already prepared to join the Xiang Jianzong. Before she leaves, she wants to see you." Chi Jiuyu said. "Do you need my martial uncle and me to step out?"

She is now the considerate-and-understanding Yu.

Martial uncle?

This person is actually the Elder's martial nephew!

That's not right!

This person seems somewhat familiar...

"You're Chi Jiuyu?!"

"That's right, it's me." Chi Jiuyu said calmly.

The Elder was actually Chi Jiuyu's martial uncle—Zhang Xiu couldn't help but sigh in amazement.

Xu Xing glanced at her; this girl, seeing Zhang Xiu's reaction, was probably already laughing her heart out inside.

After his amazement, Zhang Xiu shook his head: "No need, I'll just say a few words to Xiao Lu."

Having said that, he looked toward Zhang Yunlu.

"Brother."

"Xiao Lu, when you get to the Xiang Jianzong, you must cultivate well."

"Mm."

With just one sentence, Zhang Yunlu's eyes reddened slightly.

Although the two of them didn't talk much on ordinary days, her parents had passed away when she was very young.

It was Zhang Xiu who had raised her single-handedly.

Though he was called her elder brother, in truth he was no different from a father.

Usually she didn't feel anything in particular, but now that they were really about to part, a faint sour ache was unavoidable in her heart.

"Alright, don't be upset. The Ling Network is so convenient now, we can meet anytime we want."

"Mm."

Chi Jiuyu silently turned around and covered her ears.

She couldn't stand this kind of sentimental scene the most.

"Senior, may I ask about Little Lu's arrangements afterward? Her school registration is still here—does it need to be transferred to the Xiang Jianzong side?"

"Emm…"

"This uncle-master isn't clear on it, I'll say it!" Chi Jiuyu turned around again.

Mm? So you just turned around and covered your ears a moment ago—what was the point of any of that?

"For someone in Little Yunlu's situation, after joining the Xiang Jianzong, the Xiang Jianzong will directly transfer her school registration to a middle school near the Xiang Jianzong's main headquarters, so you don't need to worry about it at all."

"Moreover, according to the sect's regulations, her tuition and miscellaneous fees will also be covered by the sect, until she graduates from university."

"Generally, after graduating, ordinary Xiang Jianzong cultivators are assigned to posts in the regions under Xiang Jianzong governance; of course, they can also choose to go to the Starry Sky Battlefield, but that would be more dangerous."

"Little Yunlu's situation is a bit more special. Once she advances to Foundation Establishment, she can directly choose to join the Sword-Wielding Hall or Silutang, and then go to the Starry Sky Battlefield to temper herself."

Actually, there were even more benefits—for instance, the sect would assign her a Dao Protector or something—but there was no need to say all that out loud.

Zhang Xiu listened attentively, while Zhang Yunlu stared blankly at Chi Jiuyu.

The first arc's plot ends here.

This chapter serves as a wrap-up.

(End of Chapter)