Chapter 2241 - 2238: The Enlightened Medicine King Mansion

Chapter 2241: Chapter 2238: The Enlightened Medicine King Mansion

Miss thought of the last time she spent the night on the back mountain with Lin Tian, and her pretty face flushed.

With Ling Xuesong’s permission, Miss entered the back mountain with ease. In fact, Lin Tian understood that Ling Xuesong wasn’t making a distinction between different levels; he just enjoyed peace and quiet and didn’t want too many people disturbing him. Over time, outsiders and even the Ling family disciples treated the back mountain as a forbidden area.

With Ling Xuesong’s status, he naturally didn’t bother explaining. Anyway, his goal of tranquility was achieved.

Xiao Manxuan and Yun Xiaotian returned to their residence with Wang Wanxi, while Lin Tian took Miss to the back mountain. When passing the pavilion at the back mountain entrance, they discovered that a different disciple was guarding the mountain.

Previously, on Lin Tian’s first visit to the back mountain, the disciple guarding it was Ling Xiao, but now Ling Xiao was seriously injured, which made Lin Tian feel a bit sentimental.

"Are you worried about Senior Sister Ling Xiao?" Miss tilted her head and looked at Lin Tian. Seeing Lin Tian’s fixed gaze, she couldn’t help but guess a little.

Lin Tian nodded slightly and said, "These Ancient Hidden Lineage families simply don’t regard Ancient Martial Artists as humans. Life and death are granted or taken based on personal whims. They also stepped up from being ordinary Ancient Martial Artists."

Ling Xuesong next to him sighed, remarking, "As you can see, Shen Lin and Shuiyao are of similar age, but one person defeated the combined efforts of nine. The Ancient Hidden Stream wielded higher-level power."

"Perhaps their ancestors weren’t so aloof and indifferent, but as generations passed, each stood at the pinnacle of the Ancient Martial World, gradually looking down on ordinary Ancient Martial Artists, treating them like ants." Ling Xuesong slightly furrowed his brows, his previously open and easygoing face showing a rare heaviness.

"What’s the story with the Medicine King Mansion? It seems different from the Divine Clan." Thinking of Yan Bei’s casual and easygoing words and deeds, Lin Tian was a little puzzled. Yan Bei didn’t seem like the high and mighty Ancient Hidden Stream, but more like a worldly, open-minded old man, somewhat similar to Ling Xuesong.

Ling Xuesong gestured for the two to continue walking up, and after walking a while, he continued, "If the Divine Clan practices seclusive cultivation, then the Medicine King Mansion practices worldly cultivation. Each generation of the Medicine King Mansion sends disciples to train in the mundane world."

"Their training involves practicing medicine to save people, from royal families to ordinary citizens; they treat them all. You must have heard of the legend of the Medicine King Mansion’s inheritors." Ling Xuesong glanced at the golden thread on Lin Tian’s wrist and smiled.

Lin Tian was slightly taken aback, puzzled, "I heard from Senior Sister Zi Yan that the golden thread is related to the Ghost Valley Inheritor, so how is it connected to the Medicine King Mansion?"

"Haha, that’s easy to understand. Although the Medicine King Mansion practices worldly cultivation, it still belongs to the Ancient Hidden Stream. The name of the Medicine King Mansion isn’t openly used, so they found a name to substitute."

"The name Gui Guzi is famous, and the medical techniques passed down by Gui Guzi are extremely brilliant. Borrowing the title of Ghost Valley Inheritor seems quite fitting." Ling Xuesong explained.

Lin Tian raised his eyebrows, still puzzled, "So does the Nine Needle Technique I practice come from the Medicine King Mansion, or is it sourced from Gui Guzi?"

Ling Xuesong thought for a moment, then answered, "I think it should be from Gui Guzi. According to Zishan, your Nine Needle Technique is exceptional, indicating that the Nine Needle Technique is a very advanced acupuncture skill, comparable to alchemy skills." ℴ

"The Medicine King Mansion specializes in alchemy. However, the Medicine King Mansion is not narrow-minded and emphasizes inclusiveness. Disciples in the mansion could learn various medical techniques besides alchemy, such as acupuncture."

"They can even accept disciples from other sects to train in the mansion. So if you see disciples from the Medicine King Mansion using the Nine Needle Technique or the Ghost Gate Thirteen Needles, it’s not surprising. This is their philosophy."

"Whatever medical techniques are beneficial, their disciples will learn. I even heard that one of their disciples studied overseas medicine, which is what the secular world refers to as Western medicine."

Ling Xuesong’s words opened Lin Tian’s eyes to the fact that there was such an enlightened Ancient Hidden Lineage. It seemed like the Medicine King Mansion was more like a medical academy.

"Does this mean Sister Zi Yan not only knows Gui Guzi’s Nine Needle Technique but could also be a disciple of the Medicine King Mansion?" Miss suggested in surprise.

Ling Xuesong nodded and said, "Although I don’t know this Zi Yan, your guess isn’t impossible."

"But Sister Zi Yan is a businesswoman, specializing in wellness." Miss expressed her confusion.

"Haha, what’s strange about that? There’s even a disciple of the Medicine King Mansion who started a hospital. Being a businesswoman is no big deal." Ling Xuesong didn’t find it strange at all.

Lin Tian and Miss exchanged a look, seeing the disbelief in each other’s eyes.

"Why think so much about it? The legend of the Medicine King Mansion can’t be told in just three days and nights. You’ll soon have formal contact with the Medicine King Mansion, and then you’ll understand more." Seeing the two still puzzled, Ling Xuesong waved them off, telling them not to overthink it.

The three returned to the back mountain courtyard. The sun was already setting and would soon touch the horizon. In a few hours, it would be time for the gathering Yan Bei had specified.

Those injured contestants were all healing, especially the top nine, who all needed to restore themselves to peak condition, as no one knew what challenges might follow.

"Miss Xiao, we haven’t prepared any new room here. You’ll have to make do with staying in the same room as Lin Tian." Before returning to the room, Ling Xuesong said so.

Miss blushed, glanced at Lin Tian, and then explained, "Senior Ling, I’m just recuperating. I’ll return to my place tonight."

"You young people sort it out among yourselves." Ling Xuesong didn’t mind, seemingly assuming Lin Tian and Miss were involved romantically.

After the old man left, Miss gave Lin Tian a hard glare. Her embarrassed and angry expression was enchanting.

Lin Tian steadied himself to avoid having inappropriate thoughts and seriously said, "Miss, you’ve just advanced to the Innate level, and your state is unstable. After fighting Ji Zimo and Shen Lin, you’ve also suffered injuries. You must treat your injuries to stabilize your level."

Being an Ancient Martial Artist, Miss naturally understood the seriousness, especially since she was heavily injured during the battle with Shen Lin. If it weren’t for the ice silkworm silk dress and the Black Gold Silk Inner Armor offering protection, her injuries could have been worse.

She gave Lin Tian another look before turning and entering Lin Tian’s room. Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, feeling both helpless and amused.

The sun was slanting in the west, and the room was already a bit dim, but it didn’t affect their vision.

Lin Tian maintained a serious expression, "Take off the dress." But the way he said it didn’t sound very serious.

Swish, a flash of sword light, the Hua Ying Sword was already at his neck. Miss, her face red with anger, said angrily, "You scoundrel, dare to take advantage of me, believe it or not, I’ll cut you."

Lin Tian didn’t dodge, allowing the Hua Ying Sword at his neck, calmly saying, "The energy of the Deep Sea Pearl in your body hasn’t fully dispersed. I only need to use the Golden Needle to stimulate it, using this energy to repair the damaged meridians and organs, and your internal strength will significantly increase."

"But your dress is made of ice silkworm silk; I’m afraid the golden needle won’t penetrate." Lin Tian felt very helpless, innocent. Okay, he did want to admire a bit, but the main focus was healing.