Chapter 103: No Mercy: I Will Let the Compassionate Medicine King Know My Sincerity!

"The Secret Doctrine of the Medicine King is an organization that upholds the righteous teachings of the Compassionate Medicine King, and a Sower is the term we followers use for ourselves."

"If you want to obtain the method of immortality, you must first become a Sower, and becoming a Sower requires undergoing a few small trials."

"At that point, Lu Furong's previously solemn expression changed, and she put on a relaxed smile: 'Please understand, as the Secret Doctrine of the Medicine King grows larger it also draws the attention of those Demon Bow followers; if we don't act cautiously, the consequences would be unimaginable.'"

"Anyone who wishes to join the Secret Doctrine of the Medicine King must undergo the trial, and that Cloud Rider is no exception."

"'What can I get from the Medicine King?' Xing asked."

"'Every race longs for the Compassionate Medicine King's blessings and healing,' Lu Furong said with a smile. 'Foxfolk seek healing for their mere three‑hundred‑year lifespan, Chi Ming seek relief from the suffering of reincarnation and extinction… and the Celestial Vessel people desire healing of the demonic yin body's torment—though we consider that not torment at all, but rather a kind of evolutionary gift.'"

"'To answer your question, the Medicine King can cure the aging, illness, and death of your short‑lived races, just as He did for the Celestial Vessel people.'"

"'All who make requests will receive something. The Compassionate Medicine King is magnanimous and will never readily refuse anyone's prayer.'"

Demon Slayer world.

"The Bountiful Star God can even accomplish such a thing… If I cannot overcome the sun's 'disease,' can it be healed as well?"

"He can even cure death; what else is impossible? I don't ask for anything else, I just want to be able to walk under sunlight… For the Star God, this request isn't unreasonable, right?"

In Infinity City, Muzan Kibutsuji's mind birthed a bold idea.

"During this period, I will pray to the Bountiful Star God for blessings," Muzan's narrowed pupils gave a slight glance at several Upper Moon Demons nearby, and an immense pressure instantly forced them to kneel, unable to lift their heads.

"You worthless beings, after a thousand years you haven't even found a trace of the blue other‑world flower… I truly don't know what meaning your existence holds," Muzan sneered, then the Upper Moon Demons felt an even greater pressure behind them, nearly crushing their necks.

"Kneel in this posture… so the Bountiful Star God knows my sincerity."

"…Yes, sir."

Ewaz's sweat drenched his back, and countless thoughts surged in his mind.

On one hand, he hoped the Bountiful Star God could grant blessings to all demons, thereby overcoming their sole weakness.

But on the other hand, he did not want the Star God to bestow blessings so rashly. All demons exist to help the master find the other‑world flower and overcome sunlight… Yet once that goal is achieved, their lives would become meaningless.

…A sense of powerless despair almost enveloped Ewaz's entire body.

"Maintain a devout posture and do not let me see any movement," Muzan's icy voice echoed down from the top of Infinity City.

Though he said that, Muzan himself showed no intention to kneel; he found a comfortable spot, sat gracefully, holding a glass of red wine, and waited calmly for the Bountiful Star God's blessing.

"Rest assured, the entry trial of our Secret Doctrine of the Medicine King won't be too demanding."

Lu Furong pulled a small booklet from her bosom, smiled faintly and said, "If you copy this volume 'The Thousand‑Handed Compassionate Medicine King's Salvation Item' five hundred times, convincing your brothers and sisters of your sincerity, you can become a Sower."

"This is the foundational scripture of our Secret Doctrine of the Medicine King; you must copy it earnestly with a devout heart… preferably memorizing it as well."

"Five hundred times…!"

Xiutaerke was already feeling the axe at his back and said, "Compared to copying, I think letting him die first would be quicker."

Zan Yin silently lit a cigarette and said, "I don't know whether the Bountiful Star God is official or not, but this Secret Doctrine of the Medicine King is definitely unofficial. The reason the entry requires complex trials is that matters of faith cannot see the light… hence the many tests."

"Then, Zan Yin, do your monk followers need any threshold to worship the goddess?" Xiutaerke asked.

"There is no threshold; as long as your heart is devout," Zan Yin exhaled a long plume of smoke, gently poked his own chest with his thumb, and said, "The goddess sees everyone's heart; there's no need for such cumbersome proof."

"Of course, this is only the first step. After becoming a Sower, you'll still have to undergo many other trials."

"More trials? Xing suppressed the urge to swing his club and give him a hard blow, forcing a strained smile onto his face: 'Will you give me a pen?'"

Lu Furong patted her chest proudly and said, "Don't worry, everything's ready for you. Traditional Celestial Vessel brush, ink, paper, and inkstone—smooth to write with, ergonomically designed, you won't feel tired even after fifty thousand copies."

"I didn't expect this thing to be so considerate…" Xing picked up the pen and began copying; after finishing one round, he noticed that the Cloud Rider was gesturing.

Xing turned his head and whispered, "What's up?"

"I'll finish copying for you; you keep watch for me."

The Cloud Rider said that, then snatched the pen from Xing's hand, and while the guarding Sower was inattentive, he wrote furiously, finishing the remaining script in the blink of an eye.

After a moment, the Cloud Rider massaged his shoulder and sighed, "Alright, alright, finally finished… I recognize you; you're Xing! A distinguished guest of General Jingyuan!"

A brief inquiry revealed that the Cloud Rider was also an infiltrator, and he had to work hard to convince them of his sincerity in joining the Secret Doctrine of the Medicine King.

"Dressed like that you'll surely be suspected," Xing said wordlessly, feeling the Cloud Rider wasn't very…

"Sigh, when I scout for the development of an underground line for such an evil organization, I mostly hope members can infiltrate influence within the enforcer ranks, so I came wearing armor. That's called thorough user‑need insight."

Xing scratched his head and suddenly thought his words made sense.

…Could he actually be a genius?

"Pfft, this Luofu Celestial Vessel truly produces talent after talent."

Keqing let out a 'pfft' laugh, finding the Cloud Rider's antics amusing.

As one of the Liyue the Liyue the Liyue the Liyue the Liyue the Liyue the Liyue Qixing, Yu Heng Xing usually loves this kind of subordinate. She appreciates those with their own ideas who proactively find work, requiring no oversight.

"Why does this big brother want to become a combat officer? He clearly fits a civil role!" Yan Fei beside him couldn't help but express admiration for his talent.

"Maybe swapping the pen for a sword is someone's ideal?" Keqing smiled faintly, "It's rare to see such ingenuity; I actually appreciate him."