Chapter 17: Prayer Blessing Technique

"Brother Wang, don't scare me!"

Xuanqing Daozhang's face changed dramatically; without waiting for Wang Lin to answer, he ran at an age‑defying speed to the doorway of Liu Dongzhu's room. Just as he was about to push the door open, he remembered Liu Dongzhu might still be sleeping inside, so he hurriedly knocked on the door and said:

"Madam Wang, may I come in?"

"Xuanqing Daozhang, is that you?"

Liu Dongzhu frowned slightly; the voice wasn't that of her parents, yet it felt very familiar. After a moment she realized it was Xuanqing Daozhang's voice and, startled, said:

"I don't know what business you have in finding me?"

"I want to see my disciple—no, I want to see your family's Ping'an, if that's convenient!"

Xuanqing Daozhang said impatiently.

Although Liu Dongzhu felt a bit surprised, she did not refuse and said, "Daozhang, please come in!"

Xuanqing Daozhang pushed the door open and at once saw Wang Ping'an in Liu Dongzhu's arms, a milk stain still on his mouth corner, clearly having just eaten breakfast. His eyes were closed, apparently full and asleep, but his complexion was extremely pallid.

No longer the rosy hue of a few days ago; it seemed he had just endured a serious illness!

Seeing this scene, Xuanqing Daozhang shivered all over, fearing he had misread it, and hurried forward. Upon close inspection, he instantly saw that Wang Ping'an's vital energy was damaged, his face twisted in fury, and he shouted:

"Bastard, bastard… I just cheapened that wretched scoundrel; he should have been torn to pieces!"

Liu Dongzhu jumped in surprise, "Daozhang?"

"Madam Wang, I apologize, I have acted improperly!"

Seeing the panic on Liu Dongzhu's face, Xuanqing Daozhang quickly apologized, then pulled a small ceramic bottle from his pocket, opened it, and a tempting fragrance wafted out. He poured out a pill, about to feed it to Wang Ping'an.

Recalling how recently Wang Ping'an was born, this Hundred Herb Pill was forged from a hundred kinds of herbs, a top‑grade treasure pill; besides healing wounds, it is a first‑rate tonic that could potentially cause a 'cannot receive supplement' effect.

Xuanqing Daozhang handed the pill to Liu Dongzhu, saying, "Madam Wang, this Hundred Herb Pill is a first‑rate good thing; taking it will greatly aid your body's recovery."

Likewise.

He could see at a glance that Liu Dongzhu's vital energy was also severely damaged, most likely a lingering after‑effect from giving birth to Wang Ping'an.

"Xuanqing Daozhang…"

Just as Liu Dongzhu was about to refuse, Xuanqing Daozhang interrupted, "What, are you afraid the old Dao is giving you a fake pill?"

Liu Dongzhu said no more, took the Hundred Herb Pill with one hand, swallowed it in one gulp, felt a warm current flowing inside, and said, "Daozhang, thank you!"

Xuanqing Daozhang ignored Liu Dongzhu's gratitude and, with a tender sigh, looked at the pallid Wang Ping'an and said, "I'll recite a Prayer Blessing Scripture for you, kid!"

Afterwards.

Xuanqing Daozhang murmured incantations, as if an inexplicable magic drew spiritual energy from all around, swarming in from every direction, gathering around Wang Ping'an and seeping through his pores into his body.

Like rain after a long drought, gentle and non‑irritating!

Ding! Upon hearing Xuanqing Daozhang recite the Prayer Blessing Scripture, you have acquired the skill: Prayer Blessing Technique 【Entry Level】!

A mechanical, cold voice startled Wang Ping'an from his deep sleep; he opened his sleepy eyes, instantly saw Xuanqing Daozhang before him, a smile appearing on his face, and he burst into uncontrollable laughter.

Liu Dongzhu exclaimed in surprise, "Daozhang, Ping'an is smiling at you. This is the first time our Ping'an has smiled at an outsider; it seems our Ping'an really likes you!"

"That shows there is a master‑disciple bond between me and your Ping'an!"

Xuanqing Daozhang chuckled, without waiting for Liu Dongzhu's reply, continued, "Madam Wang, you keep resting; I won't disturb you further!"

Afterwards, Xuanqing Daozhang left Liu Dongzhu's room and saw Wang Lin at the doorway, his face full of worry.

Wang Lin could not wait and said, "Daozhang, my grandson isn't in serious trouble, is he?"

"No serious trouble!"

Xuanqing Daozhang feigned a calm demeanor; from what he had just seen, Wang Ping'an not only suffered severe vital energy damage, but his fundamental root was also greatly affected, possibly for a lifetime, and he said:

"These days, I will have my disciple come down and recite the Prayer Blessing Scripture for Ping'an a few times, so Brother Wang, please help look after my disciple!"

"As long as it's fine, fine!"

Wang Lin also exhaled a sigh of relief; although not long ago they had invited Wei Langzhong for a diagnosis and prescribed medicine, their grandson still showed no signs of improvement, so he remained very worried.

Otherwise he wouldn't have said that in front of Xuanqing Daozhang!

Wang Lin assured, "Daozhang, rest assured, when your disciple comes to my home, our whole family will give him a warm reception!"

"Sorry to trouble you, Brother Wang!"

Xuanqing Daozhang smiled, then solemnly said to the nearby Guo Xuesong, "During this period, my disciple's safety rests with you. Although he carries a sword qi from the Great Sword Hero Dong Qing within his body, its recent use caused a severe backlash on his health; if it happens again, it could endanger his life, so you must be vigilant!"

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"I will!"

Guo Xuesong said solemnly.

After Xuanqing Daozhang left, Wang Ping'an could no longer fall asleep; looking at his mother's slightly pale face, he subconsciously used the skill: Prayer Blessing Technique.

The next moment, the wandering spiritual energy swarmed in from all directions; however, because it had just been expended, the ambient spiritual energy was relatively scarce, gradually seeping from Liu Dongzhu's pores into her body.

Warm currents surged within, Liu Dongzhu's pale complexion gradually turning rosy, and she said gratefully:

"Is it the Hundred Herb Pill from Xuanqing Daozhang that worked? Daozhang, you truly are a good person; I feel warm all over, especially comfortable, my long‑standing hidden ailments have recovered. Ping'an, when you grow up you must repay Xuanqing Daozhang properly for your mother!"

"Mother, even if you don't say it, I will still repay Xuanqing Daozhang properly!"

Wang Ping'an thought to himself.

Accompanied by Wang Lin, Xuanqing Daozhang had not yet left Wang Lin's courtyard when he vaguely sensed something abnormal: spiritual energy was gathering toward Wang Lin's courtyard—in fact, toward Liu Dongzhu's courtyard.

Xuanqing Daozhang thought inwardly, "Is this the legendary Innate Dao Body? Once the body is injured, it automatically attracts heavenly and earthly spiritual energy for healing?"

Wang Lin, seeing Xuanqing Daozhang suddenly pause, couldn't help asking, "Daozhang, what's wrong?"

"Brother Wang, your grandson will certainly achieve great things in the future!"

Xuanqing Daozhang sighed.

Wang Lin chuckled, his face full of pride.

"Ping'an…"

Liu Dongzhu was about to say something when she saw Wang Ping'an sleeping soundly in her arms, and she laughed, "He's still a child, only knows how to sleep, eat, sleep, eat; I have no idea when you'll grow up, kid!"

Actually, not growing up is also good; this way I can stay by mother's side for a lifetime!

(End of chapter)