[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-beyond-the-passage-of-time":3,"chapter-beyond-the-passage-of-time-beyond-the-passage-of-time-chapter-18":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Beyond the Passage of Time",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2344458,4583,"Chapter 18: Master Bai","beyond-the-passage-of-time-chapter-18",18,"\u003Cp>Without paying attention to the people following behind him, Xu Qing carried Lei Ting on his back as he moved forward, taking out the white elixir from the leather pouch and feeding it to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was the effect of the white elixir, or perhaps the efficacy of the seven-leaf grass, but gradually, Lei Ting’s complexion stopped turning further black-green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that the strange substances within his body were too dense; for the moment, the white elixir Xu Qing currently possessed was not enough to completely suppress them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he remained in a coma; clearly, everything experienced during this trip into the forbidden zone had a great impact on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so... in the dead of night, on the way back, when Xu Qing encountered several more scavengers trapped by the fog and in despair, he allowed them to follow behind him in exchange for white elixirs, moving forward by listening to the sound of his footsteps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there were still those who were blind to the situation, but these people eventually became cautionary examples that made those following Xu Qing feel fortunate, and also made them hold Xu Qing in even greater awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most guessed that he must be the type of person born with powerful spiritual sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because only such people could remain unrestricted within the fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding this type of person, Xu Qing had previously heard about them from Luan Ya, and it was also what he had thought of when he first used white elixirs to save people, so having this cover, he did not worry about exposing his own secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The accumulation of over ten white elixirs finally allowed Lei Ting’s complexion to recover somewhat, changing from the previous black-green to a cyan color, and his breathing was clearly stronger than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Xu Qing also discovered that the feedback power from the shadow could not exist for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, as he moved forward, the fog he perceived ahead gradually stopped being as transparent as before, instead becoming blurry; it seemed that before long, it would be much the same as what others saw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the distance to the outside was no longer very far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, although his vision began to blur, with Xu Qing increasing his speed, as the darkness in the sky slowly dissipated and the morning sun rose, casting dawn upon the earth, he, carrying Lei Ting, finally saw the outside world not far away through the gaps in the branches and leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing’s mood fluctuated; his body flickered as he leaped across the boundary, stepping out of the jungle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he crossed the cold boundary, the wind from outside, carrying the warm sunlight, landed on Xu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the light was too bright, his eyes involuntarily narrowed, and he stood there, taking a deep breath of the outside air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, those following behind him also had their vision restored as they approached the boundary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, filled with the excitement of having survived a narrow escape, they all rushed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon stepping into the outside world, they were all invigorated; one old man even knelt directly on the ground, kissing the soil of the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at this moment, they finally saw Xu Qing’s appearance clearly, and saw Lei Ting, whom Xu Qing was carrying on his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former might not be known by many, but the latter was known by everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So when the figures of Xu Qing and Lei Ting entered their sight, impressions of Xu Qing also surfaced one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The kid!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lei Ting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These four or five followers were all shaken, but under the sweep of Xu Qing’s gaze, they instinctively fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was truly because Xu Qing’s actions and cold indifference toward those with malicious intent along the way had already intimidated them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring them, Xu Qing withdrew his gaze, his body flickering as he was about to head straight for the camp, but just then, two figures whistled from afar, approaching at high speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was exactly Shi Zi and Luan Ya; they had already returned and were not waiting in the camp, but were anxiously waiting outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had already discussed that if Lei Ting and the others had not come out by today, they would go back in to search and rescue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, seeing Xu Qing’s figure from afar, the two approached at full speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They even noticed Lei Ting on Xu Qing’s back; Shi Zi’s eyes contracted sharply, but the next moment, when they landed on Xu Qing, they turned gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luan Ya’s expression also changed, and murderous intent directly permeated, sweeping toward those who had followed Xu Qing out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people were all breathing rapidly, one by one, on high alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It has nothing to do with them; in fact, it is thanks to them, otherwise Lei Ting might not have been able to hold on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing spoke, causing Luan Ya’s murderous intent to dissipate. Those who had followed him out all breathed a sigh of relief; when they looked at Xu Qing, besides awe, there was also gratitude, so they cupped their fists to him and left one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After they left, Shi Zi stepped forward to help take Lei Ting off Xu Qing’s back, but was stopped by Xu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let Lei Ting sleep a while longer; I am still fine.\" Xu Qing took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let’s return to the camp and take the captain to see a Physician.\" Shi Zi nodded, took out a white elixir to feed Lei Ting, and accompanied by Luan Ya on the left and right, the three of them sprinted toward the camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, Luan Ya wanted to speak several times, but in the end, could not help but ask a question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about Man Gui? Is the Blood Shadow squad still in pursuit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing was silent, and after a long while, he spoke softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Man Gui was alienated and died in battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sentence made Shi Zi and Luan Ya’s footsteps falter, their expressions silent; even though they had been mentally prepared, sorrow still deepened in their eyes, and Luan Ya was even somewhat distracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not until Xu Qing’s second sentence that their bodies trembled violently, and they looked at Xu Qing in an instant, filled with disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Blood Shadow squad, completely wiped out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing kept his head down, speaking slowly as he moved forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that is why the captain’s injuries and strange substances are so severe...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luan Ya muttered, as if having found an answer, but Shi Zi on the side had a strange expression; he felt that this matter might not be so simple, so he took a deep look at Xu Qing and did not ask in detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing did not explain, nor did he mention the singing; this was Lei Ting’s secret, and whether to tell it or not was not for him to decide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like that, the three of them sprinted all the way, and not long after, returned to the camp, immediately heading to the place where the Physician, who had become quite famous during this period among the visiting caravans, was located.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The appearance of the Lei Ting squad caused the people queuing there to feel the murderous aura on them, and seeing the unconscious Lei Ting, the person at the very front outside the Physician’s tent immediately and cleverly gave up their spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This allowed the members of the Lei Ting squad to be the first to step into the tent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tent was large and filled with a thick medicinal fragrance; inside, besides some guards in iron armor, there was a scavenger looking nervous while receiving treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Treating him was a thin, elderly man wearing a plain but very clean gray robe; his face was covered in wrinkles, but his eyes were extremely spirited, containing wisdom, like stars, as if they could see through a person’s heart at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the left and right sides of the old man sat a boy and a girl; the boy was a youth of similar age to Xu Qing, wearing a blue silk robe, with a black jade hairband on his hair, and a jade pendant with a carved dragon hanging from his waist, with golden tassels scattered on the edge of the cushion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth had a handsome appearance and was neat all over, but at this moment, he seemed a bit sleepy, one hand propping up his chin, the other holding a medicinal book, appearing to have no energy to read, yawning from time to time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side was a girl of sixteen or seventeen, wearing a similar blue long dress; under her waterfall-like long hair was a standard oval face, her skin snow-white, and her features beautiful and refined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pair of crystal-bright eyes, clear and pure, shining like stars; noticing the youth beside her dozing off, she smiled slightly, looking down at the pharmacopoeia in her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that in that smile, her eyes curved like crescent moons, as if that spiritual charm was overflowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in this smile, the noble aura on her body was naturally revealed, making one have to marvel at her elegant and spiritual radiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This pair of golden boy and jade girl possessed a purity that scavengers had almost never seen, making Luan Ya feel somewhat inferior, and even Shi Zi took a few extra looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Xu Qing, he looked at the medicinal book in their hands, a hint of envy appearing in his eyes, but he quickly withdrew his gaze, focusing more of his attention on the Physician in front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the Physician gave a few instructions to the scavenger he was treating, and as that scavenger left gratefully, he washed his hands in a copper basin beside him and looked up at Xu Qing and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze swept over, first landing on Xu Qing, seemingly with some deep meaning, then looking at Lei Ting, whom he was carrying on his back, and spoke slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Put him down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing did not know why, but under the old man’s gaze, he felt somewhat nervous, as if he had returned to the slums facing a school teacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, with Shi Zi’s help, the two carefully laid Lei Ting down, making him lie flat in front of the old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Ting slowly woke up at this moment; seeing the tent, he was stunned, and also saw the Physician and Xu Qing and the others. Just as he was about to climb up, the Physician old man spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lie still.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words made Lei Ting look at the Physician; after their eyes met, Lei Ting remained silent but still climbed up, and with Shi Zi stepping forward to support him, he bowed to the Physician.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s just a minor injury, they even sent me here; I won’t add trouble to Master Bai, I’m fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know me?\" The Physician old man was somewhat puzzled, looking at Lei Ting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I saw Master Bai from afar many years ago.\" Lei Ting nodded, very respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Bai took a deep look at Lei Ting and spoke slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your recent injuries are nothing, and the strange substances in your body have been suppressed, so it’s not a major problem. As for the exhaustion of your spirit, it is clear that your emotions have fluctuated too much recently, damaging your heart meridians.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These added together, although a bit troublesome, are still okay and can be treated, but... these are not the main point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The main point is the hidden injury in your body from many years ago. You must have had your foundation destroyed by someone in your early years. Your current cultivation base was rebuilt, right? To be able to cultivate to this level with your foundation destroyed is not easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s just that with all these combined, you have exhausted everything. Ordinary medicine is hard to cure, and I am powerless. I will give you a prescription; as for how much it can heal, it depends on your fate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But remember, from now on, you cannot continue to practice breathing exercises, otherwise, if the strange substances increase again and cause the hidden injury to recur, then... you will surely die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Master Bai’s words were spoken, Shi Zi and Luan Ya fell silent; clearly, they knew that Lei Ting’s foundation had been destroyed. Xu Qing did not know about this, and looking at Lei Ting, his mind suddenly recalled the pair of blood-colored women’s boots in the singing inside the forbidden zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there no other way?\" Shi Zi asked in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is. If you can find heavenly treasures like the Heavenly Mandate Flower, you can naturally extend your life for another lifetime. I heard that one appeared in the forbidden zone near here many years ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Zi was silent, anxiety in Luan Ya’s eyes, and Xu Qing looked at Lei Ting. Compared to them, Lei Ting’s expression was calm, and he smiled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not that serious; it’s all an old ailment. I won’t disturb Master Bai anymore.\" Lei Ting said, bowing to Master Bai and signaling for Xu Qing and the others to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them bowed and thanked Master Bai one after another, leaving with the prescription he gave them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that Xu Qing, who had things on his mind, did not know if it was his imagination, but he felt that when he bowed and left, the look Master Bai gave him carried some scrutiny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, the Lei Ting squad was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning to Lei Ting’s residence, Shi Zi and Luan Ya wanted to say something, but were dismissed by Lei Ting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until they left, Lei Ting took out some tobacco from the house, took out a pipe from his leather pouch, stuffed it, lit it, and took a deep puff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he exhaled the smoke, he let out a long sigh, looked at Xu Qing’s concerned expression, waved the pipe in his hand, and smiled as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I couldn’t think of smoking in the forbidden zone; it’s really comfortable to have a puff after coming back. This thing is more effective than any medicine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qing was just about to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want to eat today? I’ll cook a meal for you... keep me company for a drink.\" Lei Ting did not let Xu Qing speak; it seemed he did not want to hear it. Xu Qing looked at him silently, and after a long while, nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat snake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having read the previous chapter, everyone liked Chapter 16 very much. Thank you for your love, which gives Er Gen more motivation and passion for writing.\u003C\u002Fp>",2477,"2026-06-21T00:45:15.441Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","1279bd2bae6d1a3bd4ae6bb034b0338713f7ecce3bab6ca22b53d196231d8dbe","beyond-the-passage-of-time-chapter-19","beyond-the-passage-of-time-chapter-17",998,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeyond-the-passage-of-time-cover.jpg"]