Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Medicineless Ancient Cave

Night fell.

The Yan family was still incredibly lively.

The servants of the manor busied themselves, and recently, even the disciples of the Yan family held their heads high.

Because the Yan family’s business had recently picked up, even the cultivation resources for the Yan family disciples were significantly better than before.

This gave them a stronger belief in striving for strength, and they were diligently cultivating.

“Master, today the Bai family and the Zhao family gathered some clan leaders of smaller families at Jinhong Tower and held a secret meeting. Our people couldn’t ascertain the content of the meeting, but it’s not hard to guess that it should relate to our Yan family.”

In front of Yan Botao, a scout from the Yan family was reporting the day’s events at Jinhong Tower.

“I knew they couldn’t sit still.”

Yan Botao knew that the recent actions of the Yan family would certainly incite other families’ opposition, but he was not afraid.

This is a world where might makes right.

Now, the Yan family’s great venerator is Li Changqing, a master whom even Xu Muhai must respect. What is there to fear?

Moreover, this was not Yan Botao trying to borrow power from Li Changqing; this matter had been discussed with Li Changqing beforehand.

Li Changqing had no objections at all.

Earning more money to assist his son’s cultivation; what was this to him?

This world is indeed a survival of the fittest.

Li Changqing had experienced it in a past life.

He had heard this saying before: the best way not to be exploited by capitalists is to become one yourself.

Now that he had this opportunity, naturally, he wanted to rise above others.

The Yan family had no fear of their moves.

Because, in Changting Town, the Yan family’s intelligence network was quite good. Additionally, with Li Changqing’s presence, this was what made Yan Botao most assured.

Any conspiracy becomes futile in the face of absolute strength.

“Keep watching their movements and report any news,” Yan Botao instructed the scout.

“Yes,” the scout responded, then turned and left the study.

Three days later.

Medical King Valley.

Mu Qingge had already returned for some time. Once back, Mu Qingge went to find her father, Mu Hensheng, the current Valley Master of Medical King Valley.

She told Mu Hensheng about being afflicted by the Ghost Grudge Curse.

Mu Hensheng was extremely shocked to see the ghostly claw on Mu Qingge’s neck.

As for the wooden sculpture matter, Mu Qingge didn’t mention it, only saying that the Ghost Grudge Curse hadn’t erupted yet.

Mu Hensheng directly entered the Medicineless Ancient Cave in Medical King Valley to find a way to break the curse.

The Medicineless Ancient Cave was a forbidden place within Medical King Valley; only Mu Hensheng was allowed entry.

It was said to contain many forbidden techniques from Medical King Valley.

Mu Qingge had been curious about the Medicineless Ancient Cave since she was a child, even sneaking over once to see what was inside.

She got caught.

Mu Hensheng was very angry. Though he usually spoiled Mu Qingge, this time he confined her to her room for a month.

Not even Mu Qingge’s mother’s pleas could help.

And up till now, Mu Qingge hadn’t told anyone else.

That day, what she saw.

In the Medicineless Ancient Cave.

Was a child.

A boy, about the same age as her, around twelve or thirteen, someone she hadn’t seen before.

Mu Qingge hadn’t seen the boy since, as if he never existed.

Now, with Mu Hensheng going into the Medicineless Ancient Cave again, Mu Qingge couldn’t help but think of that mysterious child.

As she was thinking, a voice came from outside.

“Elder, a letter has arrived for you.”

“A letter for me?”

Mu Qingge replied with little interest, saying, “It’s probably another letter from some sect disciple, isn’t it?”

Mu Qingge received so many such letters.

Enough to fill a warehouse carelessly.

“Elder, the letter comes from an unfamiliar place called Changting Town, seems to be from Minghong State,” the messenger said.

“Minghong State? Changting Town?” Mu Qingge’s eyes lit up.

She opened the door, and the maid at the entrance was holding a letter.

Mu Qingge reached out to take it and saw Li Changqing’s name on the envelope, causing her to smile with delight.

“Alright, you may leave,” Mu Qingge said.

“Yes.” The maid, with a puzzled expression, wondered, who is Li Changqing?

To cause Mu Qingge such excitement.

Could he be an outstanding young talent from some family?

Mu Qingge also did not expect Li Changqing would write to her.

Could he be missing her?

Mu Qingge quickly opened the letter to read.

Immortal Qingge, it’s been long since we’ve met.

Since our last farewell, it’s been almost a month. Has Medical King Valley found a way to lift the Ghost Grudge Curse?

Remember to keep the Earth Store King Bodhisattva close.

…

In the middle, there were many words, and Mu Qingge read attentively, but as she continued, Li Changqing started mentioning his son Li Hengsheng.

The fact that he had become Mu Haifeng’s personal disciple and had even comprehended a powerful new Body Refining martial art.

Mu Qingge started reading seriously, but as she continued, she felt the tone of the letter seemed a bit off.

Become a personal disciple?

Trained in powerful Body Refining martial arts?

“Oh right!” Mu Qingge suddenly realized, blushing instantly.

Since returning, she had been preoccupied with the Ghost Grudge Curse, forgetting that in the cave, Li Changqing had given her all the natural treasures.

He had asked her to refine pills for Li Hengsheng.

And she had completely forgotten about it.

“How could I…” Mu Qingge blushed deeply, feeling somewhat embarrassed as she looked at the letter before her.

What should she do?

In Li Changqing’s heart, her image score might have already dropped!

Promising to do something and then completely forgetting about it.

As a prominent elder of Medical King Valley, gaining a reputation for defaulting on promises would not be good.

Even now, refining would take some time, so Mu Qingge immediately stepped out, selected a good number of high-quality pills from the Medical King Valley treasury, and filled a large chest in one go.

Then she called for people from Cangyuan Escort Agency, instructing them to send the items via air to the Mountain Ancient Land, addressed to Xu Muhai.

After handling these tasks, Mu Qingge then replied to Li Changqing’s letter.

Dawn.

Changting Town.

Shiyan Studio opened its doors early.

This was a restaurant owned by the Yan family.

There were three branches in Changting Town.

Though it was still early, it was already filled with people.

Outside, the mist carried a sweet aroma.

This was Shiyan Studio’s signature breakfast.

Meanwhile, the people seated on the first floor, while ordering breakfast, all ordered a pot of tea, listening as the storyteller recounted stories penned by Li Changqing.

The wood of the clapper descended sharply.

Though the storyteller was over sixty, his voice was loud and clear,

“Today, we shall recount the story of ’The Legend of the Water Margin: Lu Zhishen Battling Nie Xiaoqian.’ If you enjoy it, dear sirs, please recommend it to others or purchase a subscription here.”

“Great!”

The audience applauded and cheered.

They had come to listen yesterday, and the story had just reached the point where a monk named Lu Zhishen, after drinking eighteen bowls of wine at Jingyang Ridge, wandered drunkenly into a place called Lanruo Temple.

There, he encountered a Ghost Race female ghost named Nie Xiaoqian.

The development of today’s story was what they most anticipated.

“Cousin-in-law, please come inside. This is our new specialty in Changting Town, and it’s particularly delicious.” Outside, Xue Hong was leading a man dressed in luxurious clothing inside.

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