ebookland Chapter 279 Valley Master of Medicine King
Chapter 279 Valley Master of Medicine King
Inside the royal palace, a solemn atmosphere prevailed.
King Ling looked at the five people in the hall: Xiao Lie, A Fu, Da Tou, Da Ya, and Xiao Yue.
After a moment's hesitation, he asked, "Hmm? Why are there only five of you? Where are Su Ziyu and Su Zilong?"
Xiao Lie stepped forward, cupped his hands, and replied, "Reporting to the Spirit King, Shi Zi and Xiao Mantian set off before dawn."
King Ling was slightly taken aback: "They've left? They didn't come here!"
Xiao Lie then briefly recounted how the two of them left a letter and set off on their own.
After listening to Xiao Lie's account, King Ling asked, "Did their letter specify which direction they were going?"
“Reporting to King Ling,” Xiao Lie replied, “the letter says that he will probably head towards Phoenix Cry City.”
"Phoenix City?"
King Ling repeated the sentence, pondered for a moment, and then nodded, saying, "Very well. I originally planned to wait for you all to arrive before discussing which two people would go to the various cities."
Those who choose to go to Fengming City can conveniently make a detour to visit your Su Family Village.
Unexpectedly, the two of them went to Phoenix Cry City alone.
"Since the two of them have already gone that way."
The Spirit King changed the subject and looked back at the five people.
"Now, besides Illusionary Spirit City, there are two other cities that we still need to send people to. What are your plans for the five of you?"
Da Ya stepped forward: "Xiao Lie and A Fu are going to Donghai City, while Da Tou and I are going to Nanyang City."
As for Xiaoyue…
Before she could finish speaking, Xiaoyue interjected, "I'll stay wherever I go, and I'll treat any patients I encounter who have the plague."
King Ling looked at her, a half-smile on his face: "Oh? Are you still holding a grudge about what happened yesterday?"
Xiaoyue looked up to meet his gaze, her tone frank: "I'm not that petty."
"Then shall I send someone to accompany you?" King Ling asked again.
"No need! It's more convenient for me to do things alone."
Please rest assured, if I encounter anyone in need of medical assistance along the way, I will do my best to help.
King Ling nodded: "Yes, I naturally believe you. Since that's the case, I won't force you."
He then turned to Xiao Lie and the other three, and said in a deep voice, "The four of you should go with Qi Lingxing and Shu Lingxing."
Upon hearing this, Chess Spirit Star and Book Spirit Star stepped forward, knelt on one knee, and replied in unison, "Yes, sir!"
The Spirit King waved his hand: "Go."
The four men, along with the two stars representing chess and calligraphy, bowed and turned to leave the hall.
The seven people walked out of the palace and headed towards the Imperial Hospital along the palace road.
From afar, several fine horses could be seen leisurely swishing their tails in the open space outside the Imperial Hospital.
The saddlebags were already tied to the side, indicating that someone had made arrangements in advance.
Afu walked forward with a smile, just about to reach out and touch the neck of a fine horse.
Suddenly, a guard in black armor strode out from inside the Imperial Hospital.
He looked up and saw Qi Lingxing and Shu Lingxing, and immediately knelt on one knee to pay his respects: "Your subordinate greets Lord Qi Lingxing and Lord Shu Lingxing!"
Qi Lingxing raised his hand and said, "No need for formalities."
The guard replied, "Thank you, sir!"
Then he stood up and pointed to the dozen or so horses beside him: "My lords, the horses are ready!"
Shu Lingxing chimed in, "Alright, leave the rest to us, you can go about your business!"
Guard: "Yes, Your Majesty, I shall take my leave now!"
Everyone took their horses, led them by the reins, and walked out of the palace.
They didn't mount their horses until they left the palace gates and reached the open street.
Daya reined in her arms, looked at Xiaolie, Afu, and Xiaoyue, and said with concern, "You three must take good care of yourselves on the road."
Xiao Lie grinned: "Shouldn't I be the one reminding you and Da Tou?"
"Remember what you promised. Once we reach Nanyang, you are not allowed to go near the Qin territory, understand?"
As he spoke, he turned to Da Tou, his tone suddenly becoming serious.
"Big Head, I'm entrusting Daya to you. Make sure you protect your sister Daya, understand?"
Big Head straightened his back and nodded vigorously: "Don't worry, Brother Dashan, I will definitely take good care of Sister Daya!"
Xiao Lie was relieved and looked at Qi Lingxing: "Sister Qi, I'll leave Daya and Da Tou in your care."
Qi Lingxing nodded: "You two can rest assured. Take good care of yourselves when you get to Donghai City."
Xiaoyue lightly kicked the horse's flank and took two steps forward: "Let's go. We'll come back and get together after we've resolved the plague."
Daya was still a little worried and held onto the reins, refusing to move.
"Xiaoyue, why don't you come with me to Nanyang City? It'll be better if we can look after each other on the way."
"Didn't we already agree that I would act alone?"
Xiaoyue smiled and said in a light tone, "Don't worry, I won't do anything foolish."
"As for you, you'd better cultivate diligently. Don't wait until I break through to the Innate Realm while you're still lingering in the Acquired Realm; that would be quite embarrassing."
As she spoke, she turned to Qi Lingxing and Shu Lingxing, cupped her hands and said, "Sister Qi, Sister Shu, please take good care of Sister Daya and the other three."
Shu Lingxing said gently, "Don't worry, you need to be extra careful when you're out alone, and don't be reckless in any situation."
Xiaoyue nodded vigorously, said no more, gently squeezed the horse's flanks with her legs, and said loudly, "Giddy up!"
The black horse that had been mounted galloped off, quickly turning into a black shadow and disappearing at the end of the long street.
Daya watched her retreating figure and sighed softly.
Qi Lingxing turned to look at them: "Let's set off too."
The group bid each other farewell, turned their horses around, and galloped off in different directions.
The sound of horses' hooves echoed through the streets in the early morning, carrying a sense of haste, yet also a resolute determination to move forward.
Even if there are storms ahead, they will still brave the waves.
The days passed quietly amidst the rush and rescue efforts, but the plague was spreading rapidly.
Like an invisible shadow, it not only shrouded the cities and towns of the Spirit Kingdom, but also affected the surrounding countries.
Every day, people fell ill and collapsed, their cries and the scent of death filling the air, making one's heart clench.
Just when the royal physicians and doctors of various countries were at a loss.
A shocking piece of news has spread from the Medicine King Valley of the Western Dynasty.
Valley Master Mu Lingyi and his wife Yan Moli, a couple who are usually elusive, will reappear in the martial arts world.
The story of the Medicine King Valley's heritage is a piece of old tale from the martial arts world.
The previous master of Medicine King Valley only accepted two disciples in his lifetime.
The eldest disciple, Mu Lingyi, was an abandoned baby that the old valley master picked up by the roadside when he was traveling around practicing medicine in his youth.
He was calm and composed, and had a natural talent for medicine. The old master and his wife treated him like their own son and taught him everything they knew.
Three years later, the old valley master and his wife had a daughter, whom they named Yan Moli.
The young girl grew up surrounded by the aroma of medicine, and through this constant exposure, her medical talent was nearly on par with that of her senior brother, Mu Lingyi.
The two siblings learned medicine together from their master and mistress (parents) since childhood.
Their friendship deepened over time. Yan Moli had always enjoyed being with this senior brother since childhood, and the two had long harbored feelings for each other.