ebookland Chapter 38 The Secret Teachings of the Medicine King (End)
Chapter 38 The Secret Teachings of the Medicine King (End)
Following Dan Shu's footsteps, Kiana arrived at a rather secluded corner of the central square of Chang Le Tian.
It's hard to imagine that a blind person could do this, considering that Dan Shu didn't have a guide cane and led Kiana all the way here based on her experience accumulated over countless years.
Suddenly, Dan Shu spoke in Kiana's direction.
“Miss Kiana, I think I understand what you’re thinking. Although I’m blind, I’m not completely blind. Besides, I’ve been through Chang Le Tian countless times and know exactly what’s here, so there’s no need to be so surprised.”
Kiana scratched her head awkwardly, and was about to apologize when Dan Shu interrupted her.
"No need to apologize, Miss Kiana. I've seen many people with similar views in my life, including some who are quite discriminatory. To them, we Celestials are a disgrace to the Celestial Ship people, and I'm used to being mocked by others. But you are different from them. I can feel that your kind heart is different from those who mock me."
Perhaps it was the guilt she felt for unintentionally offending someone, or perhaps it was due to Kiana's own personality, but Kiana wanted to help Danshu gain access to the light.
"Perhaps I can help you gain the light."
Dan Shu was taken aback at first, then gave a wry smile.
“Miss Kiana, it’s no use. The physical defects of us Celestials are due to defects in our own genes. Furthermore, because of the special constitution of the Celestials, any postnatal transplant will produce a strong rejection reaction. For example, I once had a pair of prosthetic eyes transplanted because I longed for light. As you can see, I have long since abandoned those prosthetic eyes. I will never endure that kind of pain again.”
"Perhaps, I mean, perhaps I have a way to treat this by repairing genes, and that might solve your problem?"
Kiana thought she had been very careful in what she said, but to her surprise, Dan Shu still grabbed Kiana's shoulder excitedly after hearing it.
"Are you... are you telling the truth? You must know that even the technology of the Immortal Ship cannot solve the genetic defects of those with Heavenly Deficiencies. The only thing that can do this is probably the power of the Compassionate... Longevity Plague Ancestor, or His own presence!"
Realizing he had gotten too excited, Dan Shu calmed himself down before carefully confirming with Kiana.
"Miss Kiana, are you telling the truth? Do you really have a way to cure the genetic defects of those born with 'Heavenly Deficiency'?"
Kiana first shook her head to dispel Dan Shu's overly high expectations before she began to explain.
"My method is the power of a companion from my hometown and a weapon. I don't know the specific principle, but it is roughly based on existing genetic blueprints to repair damaged bodies and even genes. I happen to have a similar ability. However, if you don't trust my ability, I can have that companion come over directly."
After hearing this, Dan Shu gave up the idea, "Thank you for your kindness, but I'd better not."
Kiana looked at Dan Shu with some confusion. Logically speaking, someone like Dan Shu who yearns for light should have agreed without hesitation. Why did he choose to give up at the crucial moment?
Perhaps sensing Kiana's confusion, Dan Shu began to explain.
"First of all, I can't make the decision about the genetic blueprint. After all, it concerns the entire Immortal Ship race. To obtain the genetic blueprint, we need the approval of the higher-ups. Secondly, this method ultimately depends on your or your companions' abilities. Even if you can help cure the current Heavenly Deficiency Patients, what about the future ones? The Heavenly Deficiency Patient is more like a hereditary disease of the Immortal Ship people. We can't keep you tied to the Immortal Ship forever, can we?"
“That’s true.” Kiana nodded. “Besides, the Black Abyss White Flower is still with my sister, and we can’t get it out anytime soon. Also, I doubt Auntie would agree to lend it to an alien civilization in the long term.”
"Moreover, this ability is too close to the Abundance ability, which may cause some unnecessary misunderstandings on the Immortal Ship."
"But I've heard that the Immortal Ship is hunting down some 'abundant evils,' a group of selfish and self-serving races that defy the destiny of abundance. On the contrary, the Immortal Ship will not reject those who truly follow the path of abundance."
"...Miss Kiana, we've arrived."
Although Kiana could clearly sense that Dan Shu was changing the subject, since the other party had clearly rejected her kindness, there was no need to dwell on it any longer.
Following Dan Shu's pointing finger, Kiana saw a group of children surrounding a little girl on a small platform. She could vaguely hear the children urging the girl to jump. While most children could jump from that height without issue, the little girl was too afraid. Even Kiana, with her slow-wittedness, had noticed something unusual about the little girl.
Dan Shu's voice rang in Kiana's ears.
"Kiana must have noticed it too, that little girl is a Celestial Missing Person just like me."
"Hmm, are you specifically looking for her?"
"Yes and no. The child's parents were both Yunqi soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the last war against the abundant monsters. Now they have been adopted by a retired Yunqi soldier. The main reason I came to see her is to ask her to take me to her home. The Yunqi soldier is old and has some old injuries from when she was young that require rest, so I need to personally deliver the medicine to her."
"But it seems she's run into some trouble. Does she need my help?"
"Then I'll leave it to Miss Kiana."
To be honest, they were just a bunch of kids, and they were easily dismissed when faced with an adult like Kiana.
Kiana watched as Dan Shu carefully touched the girl's body to check for injuries, but fortunately, apart from being a little frightened, she was not seriously hurt.
After helping the girl get home, Dan Shu said indifferently, and for some reason Kiana felt that her tone was somewhat cold.
"This is the predicament of those with 'Heavenly Deficiency' on the Immortal Ship. I have accepted Miss Kiana's commission from the Divine Strategy Bureau, and I will compile a pharmacology report for you shortly."
After saying that, he left. Kiana glanced at Dan Shu with a puzzled look, then remembered that she hadn't contacted the captain for a while, so she took out her phone to contact the captain.
However, the signal here seemed weak. Kiana stared blankly at the words "Send failed" displayed on her phone, somewhat puzzled. They were supposed to be an interstellar civilization, so why hadn't they solved the cell phone signal problem yet?
With this question in mind, Kiana finally used her consciousness powers, and then the captain's slightly strange voice entered Kiana's mind.
"Kiana, is there something you need?"
"Nothing, I just missed you. Also, why does your voice sound so strange? Are you not feeling well?"
"It's nothing, Seele was a little tired from helping me recover quickly, so I thought I'd give her a massage to help her relax. You know, a Valkyrie's body isn't something an ordinary person can massage, let alone a Herrscher's body."
"Massage...are you sure it's the proper kind?" Kiana's tone gradually turned dangerous. "If I find out it's not a normal massage...heh, you'd better wash your neck and wait!"
After saying that, Kiana angrily cut off the contact. But the more she thought about it, the angrier she became.
No! We need to go back to the train and see what's going on!
Thinking of this, Kiana immediately teleported back to the train, and then saw Seele lying limply on the sofa with a flushed face, while the captain was massaging Himeko.
Judging from Himeko's blissful expression, it must have been very comfortable. Fortunately, their clothes were neat enough that apart from a few natural wrinkles, there was nothing else unusual.
Seemingly sensing that someone was approaching, Himeko opened her half-closed eyes.
Kiana, you're back?
"Well, I came back to check on the captain because I was worried about his health. But it seems there's someone I don't need to worry about at all!"
Kiana squinted at the captain behind Himeko, her eyes filled with resentment.
The captain also sensed Kiana's resentment and shuddered.
"Yo...yo! Kiana, you're back just in time. Would you like me to give you a massage too?"
The captain knew perfectly well why Kiana was here; if he didn't handle it properly, his happiness for the rest of his life might be ruined here.
"Who wants your massage! You pervert! But if you really insist, it's not impossible..."
The captain felt like a kitten was scratching at his heart as he looked at Kiana's blushing and proud expression; she was just too cute!
The captain didn't speak, but simply smiled and led Kiana to the sofa, then began to massage her.
It has to be said that the captain's massage skills are indeed excellent. At first, Kiana was reluctant, but after the captain got to her, all her resistance turned into Kiana's comfortable moans.
Kiana eventually collapsed onto the sofa like Seele, just as Dan Shu's message arrived.
Although she wanted to rest a little longer, Kiana reluctantly returned to the Immortal Ship due to mission requirements and went to the location of Dan Shu.
"Miss Kiana, you've arrived?"
"Yes, how's the research on that prescription going?"
"I have compiled the specific pharmacological findings into a report and placed it on the table next to me."
Following the direction Dan Shu pointed, Kiana indeed found a pharmacology report compiled into a document on the table.
"It must be said that the person who invented this medicine was indeed a genius, but also a complete madman. The initial assessment of the medicine's effects shows that it can indeed help short-lived species extend their lifespan, and long-term use may even transform them into long-lived species. However, this medicine also has a certain degree of addictiveness. Presumably, the Medicine King's secret recipe is to use this medicine to control those short-lived species who come to the Immortal Ship seeking immortality!"
"Is this medicine really that miraculous?"
"The specific efficacy of the medicine can only be determined by testing it with existing pills. However, the way some of the ingredients in this prescription were obtained is too cruel and goes against the natural order. I haven't refined any of them to confirm the efficacy. The details are all in this report. If there are no other requirements, I should prepare to return to the Pill Refining Department."
After finishing the report, Kiana let Dan Shu leave without giving it much thought, but Kiana always felt like she had missed something.
After carefully recalling the entire mission, Kiana realized that Dan Shu seemed to have wanted to say something like "compassionate" at the time. Combined with the title "Ancestor of Longevity Plague" later on, could it be that she originally wanted to say "Compassionate Medicine King"?
According to the Xianzhou people's names for the star gods, they can be roughly divided into Siming, Tianjun, and Huozu. Siming and Tianjun refer to the star gods who are neutral or worshipped by the Xianzhou people themselves, while Huozu refers to the star gods who bring disaster, such as Destruction and Abundance.
In the Immortal Ship, the people of the Immortal Ship mostly refer to the Abundant Star God as the Ancestor of Longevity, Plague, and Calamity, while the title of Compassionate Medicine King is only used by those who have secretly inherited the Medicine King's teachings. Could it be that this Dan Shu is actually a person who has secretly inherited the Medicine King's teachings?
Thinking of this, Kiana subconsciously glanced at Dan Shu, who was gradually moving away, and her breathing became rapid. She knew it was wrong to assume malice towards others, but what if...?
If Dan Shu really is a disciple of the Medicine King, then is Kevin and his group at risk of being exposed?
While there's no need to worry about their safety, their undercover work has undoubtedly been completely exposed.
Unfortunately, despite feeling sorry for Dan Shu, Kiana still used her powers of consciousness to probe Dan Shu's memories.
You wouldn't believe it until you looked it up; once you did, Kiana instantly gave me goosebumps.
Kiana originally thought that Dan Shu was at most a regional manager or something, but she never expected that she was actually the mysterious leader of the Medicine King's Secret Teachings!
Moreover, the current Medicine King's Secret Lineage is not, as the Divine Strategy Bureau speculated, a remnant from a thousand years ago, but an organization created by Dan Shu!
The situation is no longer something Kiana can decide. After weighing the pros and cons, Kiana finally decided to erase the matter of the Shence Mansion's commission from Dan Shu's memory. As long as no one brings it up in front of her, she won't remember it.
If Otto were here, he would probably choose to delete or even fabricate a false memory. But Kiana is not him, and ultimately she couldn't bring herself to do it.
After doing all this, Kiana returned to the Shence Palace with mixed feelings, carrying the pharmacology report.
Fortunately, Jingyuan was also in the mansion. Kiana reported what she had seen and heard to Jingyuan and Qingzu, and then handed over the report she was holding.
Jingyuan took the report and thought about it for a long time. He decided to hold back for the time being. At the same time, he informed Kiana that the Tabushi was ready to interrogate Kafka and that she could now reunite with her companions.
After hearing this, Kiana left the Shence Mansion, and Qingzu chimed in from the side.
"General, what should we do with this report?"
"Since Dan Shu is unaware that we already know her identity, this report must contain some truth. As for how much truth, we'll have to wait and see if Bai Lu can provide the answer later."
"Should we really hand this over to Lady Bailu? This report describes extracting the essence of the Vidyadhara alive; I'm afraid..."
"That's precisely why we should urge Miss Bailu to leave the Dan Ding Division as soon as possible. Send someone to the Dan Ding Division to secretly take Miss Bailu out. The reason doesn't matter, as long as the people in the Dan Ding Division don't notice anything amiss."
"I understand," Qingzu replied.
As Jing Yuan watched Qing Zu busy himself, the smile that had always graced his lips vanished.
Jing Yuan looked at the report on the table with a solemn expression, his feelings complicated.
He and Fu Xuan had long guessed that the Medicine King's Secret Teachings might be related to the Pill Cauldron Division, and they were prepared to attack the Pill Cauldron Division. However, they did not expect that its leader was the current Pill Master of the Pill Cauldron Division!
It seems the entire Dan Ding Si has been almost completely infiltrated, and they might even possess a method to accelerate the transformation of the Demon Yin Body. This plan to attack Dan Ding Si needs to be reconsidered.
With that in mind, Jing Yuan manipulated the holographic projection to arrive at the Taibu Temple. He needed to have a proper discussion with Fu Xuan about this matter.
"Lord Fu, I'd like to discuss the upcoming attack on the Pill Refining Division with you again..."