Chapter 105: Chapter 14: Puppet Legacy

Li Jizhou turned his head and saw a uniquely designed puppet. Behind it, a pale-faced man with sunken cheeks was doing his utmost to squeeze out a smile.

“Tianyang, come and greet Pill Master Li.” Hua Yanshi’s previously gloomy expression instantly softened into a gentle smile upon hearing the word “brother.”

“Tap, tap, tap.” Immediately following, a series of steady footsteps brought Hua Tianyang forward.

Upon closer inspection, the puppet was custom-built, perfectly accommodating the limp body of Hua Tianyang, as if he were clad in armor.

“Tianyang greets Senior Li!” As Hua Tianyang spoke, the puppet clasped its hands and slightly bowed to Li Jizhou.

“Rise!” Li Jizhou gave a virtual lift with his hand, his heart admiring Hua Yanshi’s puppet craftsmanship even more.

The ability to synchronously convey Hua Tianyang’s mind and actions was impressive.

“Hua Yanshi, I once had the fortune to receive medical knowledge; I have some research in the field of medicine. I heard about your brother’s situation recently and have been wanting to come see, hoping to offer what little help I can.”

Depending on the person and the circumstance, one must have a varied approach.

In the case of the Hua brothers, if he were to beat around the bush, it might end up counterproductive.

It’s better to be straightforward.

Moreover, there are many similarities between pill masters and healers, no need to go off-topic.

“Pill Master Li’s intention is appreciated! Hua is grateful from the heart.” Upon hearing this, Hua Yanshi immediately stood up and bowed solemnly.

However, his face didn’t show much joy or expectation.

“Thank you Pill Master Li for your benevolence, Tianyang is deeply grateful.” Hua Tianyang also hurriedly bowed again, yet compared to Hua Yanshi, his face showed even less expectation.

Nothing else, years ago, Hua Yanshi had already taken Hua Tianyang to see numerous healers.

He even exchanged a Tier Two premium puppet for the assistance of a True Core Master.

The results were unsurprising, eventually leading to complete despair.

“I shall try my best, there’s no guarantee of a cure,” Li Jizhou candidly admitted.

“The intention of Pill Master Li is enough, my brother and I are grateful. Apologies for troubling you.”

Hua Tianyang, controlling the puppet, walked up to Li Jizhou and raised an arm.

His arm was partially wrapped by the puppet, only half exposed.

Li Jizhou put his hand on Hua Tianyang’s arm, slowly closed his eyes, and used his magical power to sense the internal condition.

Indeed, it matched the rumors.

The Dantian was ruptured, the Dragon Vein was severed.

After a moment of contemplation, Li Jizhou opened his eyes, shook his head with a solemn expression.

Hua Yanshi, having anticipated this, gently sighed, “Ah, Pill Master Li, it’s alright, your intention is appreciated.”

But before he finished speaking.

“It is indeed difficult, perhaps only that method could be tried.” Li Jizhou began speaking.

“What? Pill Master Li, you have a solution?” Hua Yanshi instantly reacted with surprise.

Li Jizhou uncertainly nodded and then shook his head, “Hua Yanshi, in the past, I happened across a medical secret skill, within it is a method for reforging the Dragon Vein, but… this secret skill carries significant risk, and I am not very confident in the success rate.”

In recent years, he had gained insight into the second layer’s characteristic of adding age rings, capable of storing infinite life force, releasing life force, and having the effect of regeneration.

Yet, he had never fought or been injured before, hence never had the opportunity to use it.

The purpose of coming today was for this.

Just now, he sensed, concerning the severed spinal meridians, they should be capable of regeneration.

However, regarding the body’s core Dantian, he was powerless.

“How confident are you?” Hua Yanshi asked nervously again.

In Hua Tianyang’s current condition, although he could barely lead a normal life, he was not like a normal person.

He dreamt of Hua Tianyang truly standing again.

As for the Dantian, he never had high hopes.

Li Jizhou contemplated for a moment, “Fifty percent!”

“I beseech the senior to treat me! Even if it fails, I will bear no regrets, and deeply appreciate your great kindness and virtue.” Before Hua Yanshi could speak, Hua Tianyang was unable to stay calm and immediately knelt before Li Jizhou.

Tired of this half-human, half-ghost existence for so many years, even one-tenth of hope was worth pursuing for him.

“It’s just…” Li Jizhou slightly frowned.

“Pill Master Li, please speak freely.” Hua Yanshi, aware of his brother’s thoughts, had already made up his mind.

“It’s just that this secret skill will likely take time, not something that can be cured overnight,” Li Jizhou explained.

Hua Yanshi reflected for a moment, then immediately said, “We implore Pill Master Li to act, Hua is willing to compensate tenfold for the time spent.”

“There’s no need for that, but I find Hua Yanshi’s puppet craftsmanship fascinating and hope to learn from you in the future,” Li Jizhou said straightforwardly.

“Puppet craftsmanship? It’s no trouble, Pill Master Li rest assured, as long as you can make Tianyang stand again, Hua is willing to offer the lifetime legacy of puppet skills freely!”

To be honest, although Hua is currently just a Tier Two Puppet Master, Hua once obtained a complete Tier Three puppet legacy by chance, if Pill Master Li is interested, Hua is willing to gift you this Tier Three puppet legacy.”

“In that case, I shall do my best, after the Foundation Establishment mini-celebration in three days, I shall prepare thoroughly and start the treatment, it may require half a year’s commitment, with treatments once a month,” Li Jizhou said, pleasantly surprised.

The Tier Three puppet legacy, which no amount of Spirit Stones could buy.

“Thank you, Pill Master Li!” The Hua brothers both bowed deeply.

The matter settled, Li Jizhou felt content.

Expected, yet pleasantly surprised.

As for the risk, Li Jizhou had already explained it, stating the secret skill was a chance discovery and carried a high degree of uncertainty, avoiding some unnecessary conjecture.

Subsequently, Li Jizhou prepared to take his leave.

Just then, the door of the Hua Mansion was knocked loudly.

“Little Hua, open the door quickly, Master Duan has arrived.”

Hua Yanshi, hearing this, couldn’t help but frown slightly, then sighed and instructed the puppet to open the door.

The next moment, a ruddy-faced fat Daoist entered cheerfully, laughing openly.

“Duan Taoist friend,” Hua Yanshi forced a smile and greeted the newcomer.

Li Jizhou was slightly stunned upon seeing this person.

Not unfamiliar, years ago at the Spirit Pearl Mountain market, this person stood behind the Wen family.

This person was the Wen family’s unforeseen trump card.

Duan Tianxing!

Formerly a major figure occupying the Central Dojo at Inverted Mountain.

The official newsletter had once reported that he defeated a Fake Pill Master trying to seize his dojo with a Late Stage of Foundation Establishment cultivation.

Moreover, his Quasi-Third Tier Vajra puppet was revealed!

“Oh, Little Tianyang’s puppet is more exquisite?”

“Not bad, not bad, has your brother added that feature I mentioned last time?”

“Being in this world, if you haven’t experienced that, wouldn’t it be dull?” Duan Tianxing said as he entered, approaching Hua Tianyang, examining his puppet, and jokingly teased.

Li Jizhou, seeing this, decided not to interact and nodded to Hua Yanshi before heading out.

Duan Tianxing glanced at Li Jizhou’s departing figure but said nothing.

It wasn’t until Li Jizhou left the Hua Mansion that Duan Tianxing summoned a tall figure, shining with golden light, emitting pressure at the Core Formation Stage, a Vajra puppet.

However, at this time, one arm of the puppet was broken.

“Quickly help me repair it.”

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