Eternal Saber

Medical Hidden Hall.

In the pharmacy, an old man and a young girl were rummaging through cabinets, packing numerous rare herbs and various bottles into a medicine chest.

The girl, flustered, accidentally broke a bottle.

The old man glanced at it and said, "It’s fine, this medicine is easy to make. Don’t worry about it, just take the other things."

The girl is Su Li, the genius on the Wind and Cloud Ranking, known as the ’Medical and Poison Dual Mastery.’

The old man is the Hall Master of Medical Hidden Hall, known as the ’Medical Master’ Mo Ming.

Not far away, at a wooden table, sat a young man with a serious expression. A treasure sword lay on the table, tightly gripped in his hand.

This man is Shen Zhiyuan, who came from Langya Pavilion and was recuperating at the Medical Hidden Hall.

Watching the two busy, Shen Zhiyuan sighed inwardly.

If it weren’t for him, the Medical Hidden Hall wouldn’t be in its current dire situation.

Soon, Mo Ming and Su Li finished packing their luggage.

Though called luggage, it was mostly rare herbs and medical tools. The elderly man and the girl each carried a medicine chest on their backs.

"Master, do we really have to escape?"

Su Li still seemed worried and couldn’t help but ask.

Mo Ming sighed lightly and said, "Those poison insects outside won’t hold for long. This place is not an ideal refuge."

Su Li replied, "If we can keep renewing the Dragon Saliva Fragrance, the poison insects won’t disperse, and we can stay safely here."

"The poison insects spread across the mountains, leaving no place to rest. Even those Hermits can’t get in."

Pausing for a moment, Su Li continued, "If we can endure for a few more days, the commotion here might draw attention from the Jianghu, and perhaps we’ll be saved."

Mo Ming shook his head and said, "The Dragon Saliva Fragrance can keep burning, but once the rain outside stops, the Hermits can use fire to clear a path."

"Those Hermits are stuck on the hillside because it’s raining, preventing them from using fire."

"We must leave before the rain stops!"

Su Li nodded and asked, "After we leave here, where can we go next?"

Mo Ming pondered and said, "This matter is of grave importance. Only the Sword Pavilion might be able to protect us."

"However, the Sword Pavilion is far away on East Mountain of Wuzhou, and the journey is long and fraught with unknown perils."

Hearing this, Shen Zhiyuan immediately said, "Elder Mo, Miss Su Li, don’t worry. Today’s events were caused by me. Even if it costs me my life, I will ensure your safe passage to the Sword Pavilion!"

Su Li hurriedly said, "Brother Shen, this isn’t your fault, so don’t blame yourself."

"Indeed."

Mo Ming’s expression was complex as he sighed, "If it weren’t for you, we wouldn’t have discovered this shocking secret. Who could have imagined that such a renowned Martial World figure would create something so calamitous!"

Mentioning this, Shen Zhiyuan recalled the scene at Langya Pavilion and softly said, "Actually, it was a friend of mine who first noticed something strange about the Drunken Eight Immortals. Oh, right, Miss Su has met him. It’s Chen Tang, now at the top of the Wind and Cloud Ranking."

"Ah, it’s him?"

Su Li’s eyes lit up.

Shen Zhiyuan nodded and said, "When we were at Langya Pavilion, he mentioned to me that the Drunken Eight Immortals wine might have issues. I initially didn’t think much of it, but didn’t expect..."

Su Li commented, "The Eastern Barbarians’ Hermits acted now likely because of this, intending to silence us."

The three of them were well aware that even if they left this place, the journey ahead would be fraught with danger.

Whether they could escape Nanyang County alive was uncertain, let alone reaching East Mountain of Wuzhou.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

At this moment, there was a sudden knock at the door.

All three inside the room changed their expressions!

Who could have traversed the sea of poison insects to reach their door?

Moreover, they hadn’t sensed anything beforehand!

The intruder’s cultivation can only be imagined!

At this thought, a chill crept into their hearts.

If this person could bypass the poison insects, they could easily storm in and kill them, so why knock?

To mock them?

"Knock, knock, knock!"

The knocking sound resumed.

"At this point, alas..."

Mo Ming shook his head, sighed, and said, "Come in."

The door was slowly pushed open, revealing two figures at the entrance, one tall and one short, both clad in straw raincoats and wide-brimmed hats, faces obscured.

Shen Zhiyuan had already drawn his long sword and was preparing for a final stand, but upon seeing the big bow on the left person’s back and the long sword in their hand, he couldn’t help but feel a stir in his heart.

This bow seems to belong to Chen Tang.

This sword appears to be the Autumn Water Sword!

At that moment, the person on the left removed their hat, revealing a young, handsome face. Nodding with a smile at Shen Zhiyuan, he said, "Brother Shen, Miss Su, it’s me."

"Brother Chen!"

Shen Zhiyuan’s eyes brightened with surprise and joy.

"Ah!"

Seeing the newcomer, Su Li couldn’t help but exclaim.

But soon, Su Li became tense again, showing a guarded expression. "Brother Shen, be careful. These Dongyi Race Hermits are skilled at disguise," she cautioned.

Shen Zhiyuan’s heart tightened, and he too revealed a hint of wariness.

"Miss Su, when we were at Langya Pavilion, we agreed to bring Ah Li here for medical treatment," Chen Tang said with a slight smile, tossing over the Jade Pendant he fetched from his chest.

Actually, just hearing this, Shen Zhiyuan and Su Li knew it was indeed Chen Tang before them.

Shen Zhiyuan, usually calm, couldn’t hide his excitement upon seeing Chen Tang and hurried to greet him.

After greeting Shen Zhiyuan and Su Li, Chen Tang looked at the old man, slightly cupping his hands, and said, "You must be the ’Medical Master’ Elder Mo?"

"I am Mo Ming."

Mo Ming replied mildly.

Su Li smiled and said, "Master, this is Chen Tang, whom I mentioned to you, now at the top of the Wind and Cloud Ranking."

Mo Ming’s eyes showed a trace of appreciation. "One Sword Frost Cold Shines on Divine Land, I’ve always heard Xiao Li and Zhiyuan mention you, and youth indeed holds great promise."

"Brother Chen, why did you come here in the dead of night?"

Shen Zhiyuan couldn’t help but ask.

Even if Chen Tang brought Ah Li for treatment, there was no need to visit so late at night.

So Chen Tang recounted what he had seen at the inn regarding the strange behavior of insects and ants.

Chen Tang was also curious and asked, "What’s the deal with those poison insects outside?"

Su Li explained, "This is Dragon Saliva Fragrance crafted by my master, a special incense that attracts poison insects. Using it, my master can vaguely control them with a whistle."

Hearing this, Chen Tang clicked his tongue in wonder.

Su Li’s face showed worry. "I just didn’t expect, by sheer coincidence, to involve Brother Chen," she said.

"Releasing the Dragon Saliva Fragrance was a last resort. We had no choice with so many Dongyi Race Hermits outside in the jungle. We couldn’t fight them off and had to resort to this tactic."

Chen Tang said, "There were thirty-eight of them."

"What?"

Su Li was stunned, not quite understanding.

Chen Tang repeated, "In total, thirty-eight Hermits came."

Su Li instinctively asked, "How do you know..."

Chen Tang replied, "When I arrived, I found them hiding in a cave outside, so I conveniently took care of them."

Su Li: "..."