Lu Qing Wan ran over. Li Qing had already jumped onto the carriage shaft, ready to drive.
Lian Yu was supporting Lu Zhen Ting inside the carriage. The curtains on both sides of the carriage had been lifted, presumably to avoid suspicion.
Lu Qing Wan nodded to Lian Yu, "Thank you, Young Master Lian Yu. I'm truly indebted to you today!"
Lu Zhen Ting's mind had lost control, yet the space laboratory couldn't detect anything. Lu Zhen Ting had called Lian Yu over again, and Lu Qing Wan understood. This was likely a mishap with what they called internal energy.
Lian Yu had no relation to Lu Zhen Ting, yet he was willing to help. It was definitely because of Feng Xi Wu. Both out of reason and sentiment, she should express her gratitude.
Lian Yu was humble, "Wang Fei, there's no need for such politeness. Lord Lu is indeed a man of passion. It is my honor to be able to save such a person once."
"That's not how you should put it."
Lu Qing Wan nimbly climbed onto the carriage and checked Lu Zhen Ting's pulse. His heart was indeed very weak.
Lifting his clothes further, she saw that all the sutured wounds had reopened.
The blood covering him made even Lian Yu frown. Lu Qing Wan, however, calmly instructed, "Li Qing, find a safe place as soon as possible. My father's wounds have split open, and he needs to be re-bandaged."
"Yes, Wang Fei!"
Li Qing responded. Moments later, the carriage stopped by a quiet alley. Lu Qing Wan alighted, and a shop assistant had already prepared a wooden plank to serve as a makeshift stretcher.
Li Qing and Lian Yu lifted Lu Zhen Ting onto the wooden plank together. Li Qing then explained to Lu Qing Wan, "Wang Fei, this is our teahouse. The private room inside has a window that overlooks the execution grounds. His Highness is already waiting inside."
Lu Qing Wan nodded and entered. Feng Xi Wu was waiting in the second-floor corridor. Seeing her, he said, "I have already sent someone to fetch your tools from Bai Xing Lin. They will arrive soon and will not delay your treatment."
"I know. Li Qing handled it well. He had already been given medicine when I arrived."
Lu Zhen Ting's situation was an accident. Although Lu Qing Wan was anxious, she never took it out on anyone.
However, she mused, "A common heart ailment wouldn't cause such a commotion. I consider my medical skills to be quite good, yet I've never seen such symptoms. What has happened to my father?"
"It's qi deviation caused by excessive anger. It's a common affliction for all martial artists, and it can only be resolved by stronger internal energy."
"Internal energy?"
Lu Qing Wan found it hard to believe. As a special agent from the supernatural ability unit, some of her companions practiced ancient martial arts, but they were never this terrifying.
"Doesn't internal energy strengthen the body? How can it cause such horrifying symptoms?"
"Ordinary martial artists wouldn't face this danger, but warriors are different."
The medicine box had not yet arrived, so Feng Xi Wu patiently explained to Lu Qing Wan, diverting her attention.
"Warriors have higher requirements for talent, and as their level increases, the power within them grows stronger. If a warrior's state of mind is not firm, once they encounter a formidable enemy they cannot defeat, or their emotions are stimulated, they will suffer qi deviation. In the best case, they lose all their martial arts; in the worst, they die."
Lu Qing Wan had initially only asked about her father's injuries, but hearing this, she became intrigued.
"Warriors are also divided into levels? How are these levels classified? Are there clear standards?"
"Warriors are divided into ten levels, from one to ten. The higher the level, the stronger the power. The most obvious standard is the palm wind they unleash. A martial artist's palm wind can create a shockwave. A level one warrior's palm wind has one shockwave, a level two has two, and so on."
Lu Qing Wan asked curiously, "My father suffered qi deviation, and you invited Young Master Lian Yu to save him. Does that mean Young Master Lian Yu's strength is greater than yours and my father's?"
Seeing the adoring little stars about to appear in Lu Qing Wan's eyes, Lian Yu, Li Qing, and the others' hearts pounded. Feng Xi Wu had once been a martial arts prodigy, but after injuring his legs, his internal energy was also restricted. Once he used his internal energy, his meridians would experience excruciating pain. Although his internal energy was not crippled, it was no different from being crippled.
The few of them were secretly annoyed that the Wang Fei seemed to be stepping on landmines today, hitting every single one. Unexpectedly, Feng Xi Wu replied with a smile, "Father-in-law is a level five warrior. Lian Yu has been stuck at level six for over three years. I am a level eight warrior. Who do you think is stronger?"
"Of course, it's you!"
Lu Qing Wan, without hesitation, looked at Feng Xi Wu with starry eyes. Then she shook her head, sighing, "After your injury, your internal energy was also affected, wasn't it? Don't worry, as long as I'm here, I can cure your legs and your internal energy. When that time comes, you can walk sideways and no one will dare say a word to you!"
"Then I shall await Wang Fei's demonstration!"
Feng Xi Wu smiled and gestured towards the door with his chin. "The things have arrived. We still have ample time. Shall we attend to Father-in-law's wounds first?"
Lu Qing Wan turned her head. Indeed, a guard was carrying her medicine box back.
Lu Qing Wan thought of something and raised an eyebrow at Feng Xi Wu, "Does Your Highness have any interest in assisting me?"
He had already noticed that Feng Xi Wu, while not skilled in medicine, had a sharp mind. Moreover, since she intended to truly be his wife, she couldn't keep everything hidden. By revealing her little secrets to Feng Xi Wu one by one, it would not only increase their mutual understanding but also use practical actions to persuade Feng Xi Wu to agree to the surgery. Lu Qing Wan thought herself quite clever!
Feng Xi Wu was clearly also very interested in this mysterious treatment method and readily agreed.
"Wang Fei's sincere invitation, I humbly accept!"
They exchanged a knowing smile and went to the adjacent room together. Doctor Shen had already prepared everything and meekly stepped aside, "Wang Fei, please!"
Lu Qing Wan chuckled, "Doctor Shen, please stay and observe as well. And perhaps lend a hand."
"Thank you, Wang Fei!"
Doctor Shen rubbed his hands excitedly. Lu Qing Wan smiled and shook her head, beginning to re-suture Lu Zhen Ting's wounds.
Outside the room, the few companions exchanged glances. Li Yang grumbled resentfully, "I told you His Highness is biased, and you still didn't believe me? If anyone else mentioned His Highness's legs or his martial arts in front of him, tell me, who among you could guarantee they would leave his presence standing?"
Everyone shook their heads in unison.
Li Jin sighed with emotion, "When His Majesty bestowed this marriage, I thought our Prince was being wronged. But now, it seems the marriage was bestowed too late!"
Lian Yu slowly shook his head, "If it were someone else, it might not be the same. The bestowal of the marriage is not important; the person who bestows it is."
Li Yang: ... What are you talking about, being so cryptic?
Lian Yu said exasperatedly, "I mean, when she brings up His Highness's legs and internal energy, there is only concern and admiration, no unnecessary pity or sympathy. Therefore, she does not provoke His Highness, which is why His Highness likes her."
"Likes!"
Li Yang was horrified. "You're saying His Highness likes Wang Fei? Are you joking?!"
Lian Yu shook his head, giving him a look of concern for a fool, and was too lazy to speak further.