Chapter 247 Uncurable
Chen Xuan reprimanded, "Stop being happy. Hurry up and cultivate. You'll be the head of the Xuanji Hall in the future. Do you still expect me to protect you? Moreover, when you're in charge of Xuanji Hall, how can you win over people if your cultivation level is too low?"
Black Tiger, who was usually majestic outside, was chastised by Chen Xuan to the point of acting like a grandson.
Black Tiger forced a smile, "Mr. Chen, I understand. I feel like I'm about to break through."
"You're going to become an Inner Force master?" Chen Xuan was surprised.
"Yes!"
Chen Xuan nodded, his expression unchanged.
"Mr. Chen, can't you praise me a little?" Black Tiger glanced at Chen Xuan and, seeing his calm demeanor, said sheepishly.
"With so many elixirs, if you still can't become an Inner Force master, I'll be very disappointed."
Chen Xuan smiled faintly, his expression as tranquil as a still pond.
Although Black Tiger was past the prime age for cultivation, he possessed elixirs that others could only dream of. If he couldn't even become an Inner Force master, Chen Xuan would have to have a serious talk with him.
Black Tiger had also found five treasures, which were placed in the car. Chen Xuan examined them and found that three of them contained spiritual energy, while the other two were useless.
With these three treasures, Chen Xuan broke through two levels in one go, reaching the three hundred and seventh level of Qi Refining!
At this moment, at Huangshan Martial Arts Hall!
Huang Tingting's chest heaved with anger because of Chen Xuan's words, "My dad will beg that guy? With Brother Ming here, why would we need to beg him? It's ridiculous."
Qu Haoming smiled faintly, revealing a hint of disdain, "Sister Tingting, you don't need to take it to heart. He's just an arrogant fellow."
"Brother Ming is still humble and refined, unlike that guy." Huang Tingting praised.
Qu Haoming smiled. Looking at Huang Tingting, he felt a stir of desire, "I'm confident I'll help Huangshan Martial Arts Hall in this challenge. I wonder how Sister Tingting will thank me afterward?"
Meeting Qu Haoming's ardent gaze, Huang Tingting's face flushed, and she shyly lowered her head, "As long as Brother Ming is willing... anything is fine."
"Really? That's wonderful!" Qu Haoming looked at Huang Tingting, who seemed ripe for the picking, his eyes burning with lust.
Just then, the sound of footsteps approached. The two quickly suppressed their desires and regained their composed expressions.
Huang Wenshan walked in from outside.
Huang Tingting felt a little guilty and quickly stood up, calling out, "Dad, you're back?"
Huang Wenshan looked around suspiciously, his gaze finally settling on Huang Tingting, "Tingting, did Black Tiger bring a young man over earlier?"
"He did, but I sent him away," Huang Tingting said with a smile.
"Sent him away? Do you know who that was?" Huang Wenshan's face instantly turned grim. His eyes widened as if he were about to devour someone, and he roared at Huang Tingting.
Huang Tingting was taken aback by the scolding, "Dad, why are you yelling at me like this? He was just invited to help us in the fight."
"Hurry up and find him for me!"
Huang Wenshan was furious. He slapped Huang Tingting across the face.
"Dad, you... you actually hit me for an outsider?" Huang Tingting covered her face, disbelief in her eyes.
She was Huang Wenshan's precious daughter, cherished more than anything. When had he ever hit her?
"Uncle Huang, why are you hitting Tingting? Tingting is doing this for Huangshan Martial Arts Hall." Qu Haoming moved and stood in front of Huang Tingting.
Huang Tingting still spoke with bewildered defiance, "Dad, it's just for a helper. And he wants Huangshan Martial Arts Hall to join a new force that was just established a few days ago. That guy is asking for too much. Dad, don't forget that Huangshan Martial Arts Hall is the ancestral property of the Huang family!"
"What do you know!" Huang Wenshan shook his head in anger.
"Dad, Brother Ming promised to help our Huang family's martial arts hall. Brother Ming is a genuine Grade Eight Inner Force master. With him helping us, what is Qingcheng Martial Arts Hall?"
Huang Wenshan was taken aback. He turned to look at Qu Haoming and asked suspiciously, "Haoming, you have the cultivation level of a Grade Eight Inner Force master?"
"Uncle Huang, I've been studying martial arts in a distant place and only recently reached the level of a Grade Eight Inner Force master."
As he spoke, Qu Haoming released his aura as a Grade Eight Inner Force master.
A look of ecstasy spread across Huang Wenshan's face, and he exclaimed excitedly, "Excellent, excellent! Although Qingcheng Martial Arts Hall is powerful, as far as I know, their strongest is only at the Grade Seven Inner Force master level. Haoming, with you in charge, Qingcheng Martial Arts Hall will likely be defeated this time!"
"Of course. You have to see who Brother Ming is!"
Huang Tingting proudly hooked her arm around Qu Haoming's, "Dad, do we still need to beg that guy now?"
Huang Wenshan snorted, "Now I think about it, Mr. Chen is indeed too arrogant. Does he really think he's so capable that he can demand whatever he wants? My Huangshan Martial Arts Hall is not to be bullied!"
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Qingwu Mountain, Su Family Villa.
Zhao Bokang, an elder of the Zhao family, walked in slowly with an old man.
If Chen Xuan were present, he would surely recognize the old man accompanying Zhao Bokang as the Grand Elder of the Medicine King's Mansion.
In the living room, siblings Zhao Jing and Zhao Tianhao cheered with joy upon seeing the newcomers, "Clan Uncle, you've finally arrived!"
Zhao Bokang said calmly, "Upon receiving your message, we rushed over immediately."
"Thank you for your trouble, Clan Uncle," Zhao Jing and Zhao Tianhao said respectfully.
"Oh, right, I forgot to introduce you."
Zhao Bokang gestured to the Grand Elder beside him, a look of respect on his face, "This is the Grand Elder of the Medicine King's Mansion. His medical skills are heavenly, and his status is extraordinary. He ranks just below the Mansion Lord within the Medicine King's Mansion."
"Greetings, Grand Elder!" Zhao Jing and Zhao Tianhao bowed in unison.
The Grand Elder swept his gaze over the two, "You are the niece and nephew of Master Zhao, aren't you? Very good, very good."
The Grand Elder was busy with many matters and had countless things to handle in the Medicine King's Mansion. After a few pleasantries, he proceeded to the medical examination.
The Grand Elder looked at Zhao Tianhao, "Let me feel your pulse."
Zhao Tianhao eagerly sat down beside the Grand Elder and extended his wrist.
He was filled with pride. With such an important figure examining him, if he was cured, wouldn't Chen Xuan lose a lot of face?
He had been careless before and fallen into Chen Xuan's scheme. If he regained his strength, he would surely beat Chen Xuan soundly if they fought again.
The Grand Elder placed his hand on Zhao Tianhao's wrist.
A moment later, he raised his hand with a blank expression.
"Grand Elder, how is it? What do you need me to do?" Zhao Tianhao laughed heartily.
The Grand Elder remained silent.
Zhao Jing sensed something was amiss and hurriedly said, "Please tell us honestly about Xiao Hao's condition, Grand Elder."
Zhao Tianhao seemed to realize something and his expression also changed slightly.
Zhao Bokang whispered, "Grand Elder, please speak frankly. I am also a medical practitioner and understand the rules."
The Grand Elder nodded, his voice slightly low and hoarse, "From the pulse, it appears Zhao Tianhao's dantian has been sealed with silver needles, which is why he cannot circulate his inner force. This technique is extremely specialized. If the needles are removed rashly, Zhao Tianhao might become a cripple and be unable to cultivate for life."
Zhao Jing and Zhao Tianhao were struck as if by lightning!