Lu Jixing quickly rummaged through his storage ring and stuffed a porcelain bottle into Su Luo's hand. "This is the Life-Shattering Soul-Chasing Powder refined by our Third Senior Brother. If anyone bullies you in the future, just use this to poison them!"
"Life-Shattering Soul-Chasing Powder? It sounds fearsome, but it probably can't even poison a chicken, right?"
Chu Tianshu threw his head back and laughed heartily. "Don't believe him. This guy doesn't cultivate properly and spends all day fiddling with these bottles and jars. You won't believe it, but yesterday he ate the medicine he refined himself and spent the whole night… Hahahaha!"
"Chu Tianshu, you bastard!"
Lu Jixing finally remembered how he'd been tricked. His handsome face turned red with anger as he swung his sword at him. "It's all your fault! How dare you steal my medicine and put it in my tea? I'll cut you down, you bastard…"
The scene changed abruptly, and the two handsome young men were at it again, clashing with a resounding clang, unable to stop.
Li Tianjue's expression grew even uglier.
It was all Su Luo's fault!
As soon as she arrived, she stirred up chaos. First, she coaxed the two junior disciples into opening their purses, and then she directly caused them to fight. He should have sealed her tongue before entering the mountains. Had her mouth cultivated into a spirit?
"Still fighting? Do you think I don't exist?"
Li Tianjue stood with his hands behind his back, his majesty radiating. He said coldly, "According to sect rules, unprovoked brawling results in a hundred lashes, and harming fellow disciples leads to expulsion. Which of these are you intending to commit?"
Instantly, the two who were fighting heatedly separated and said in unison, "No, Senior Brother. We were sparring!"
Su Luo and Tang Xiaoguo, while picking up the scattered gems from the ground, were laughing until they were breathless.
These two were too amusing.
Seeing Li Tianjue's still displeased look, Chu Tianshu slapped his forehead. "Ah! Senior Brother, I just remembered I have a mission. Something strange has happened in Yunmeng Village at the foot of the mountain. Many villagers have died, and I need to go check it out immediately."
Before anyone else could react, he bolted.
"That scoundrel!"
Lu Jixing didn't have time to chase. Seeing Li Tianjue's gaze fall on him again, he immediately put on a pained expression, clutched his stomach, and shouted, "Oh no, my stomach is hurting again! Senior Brother, I… I can't hold it anymore. The restroom… the restroom!"
Without time to speak to Tang Xiaoguo and Su Luo, he turned and fled.
Watching the two slip away as if their pants were on fire, Li Tianjue rubbed his temples and said nothing more. He only said to Su Luo, "Remember, this is Qingxu Heaven. You are here to treat our Fifth Junior Brother, not to receive gifts. Don't forget your responsibility!"
"Senior Brother, I remember," Su Luo replied with a confident look.
Li Tianjue nodded, told Tang Xiaoguo to return by herself, and then took a different path, leading Su Luo to the main hall to meet the elders.
…
Meanwhile, several white-bearded old men in the main hall were waiting eagerly and excitedly.
"Tianjue said this divine physician can cure Qi'er's illness. Could it be Master Youlanzi?"
"I'm sure it is! Only Master Youlanzi has such medical skill, able to revive the withered and cure ailments with a single prescription… Qi'er is finally saved!"
Just then, a clear and gentle voice echoed from outside the hall, "Elders, I have returned!"
The Great Elder could hardly wait to rush out and see the divine physician's demeanor.
However, mindful of Qingxu Heaven's reputation, he could only sit in his position, a warm smile spreading across his face. "Hahahaha… Tianjue, we have been waiting for the Grandmaster for a long time…"
His voice abruptly stopped, and everyone was stunned.
Su Luo also immediately felt several pairs of eyes fixed on her, glaring intensely.
Do these grandfathers never descend the mountain and not know that there is a divine physician like her in the world who possesses both beauty and talent?
Otherwise, how could they be so dumbfounded by her?
Li Tianjue walked over unhurriedly, bowed to the elders, and said, "This is the divine physician I mentioned just now. Her name is Su Luo, and she says she can cure our Fifth Junior Brother's congenital illness."
The Third Elder craned his neck, his eyes wide. "You can't be serious, such a young girl?"
The Fifth Elder also frowned. "Tianjue, who is she? Who is her master, and where does she come from?"
Li Tianjue briefly recounted how he met Su Luo, and especially pointed out her efforts in finding the Scarlet Blood Divine Dragon Grass and how she almost got into trouble. The elders listened, alternating between being on the edge of their seats and staring at Su Luo without blinking.
"Hmm, if that's the case, this young lady does have some capabilities."
The Great Elder stroked his beard but remained skeptical. "However, based on this alone, it still cannot prove her medical skills."
Su Luo finally had an opportunity to speak.
She stepped forward, smiled, and bowed, "Greetings, grandfathers! Senior Brother often mentioned you to me, saying that Qingxu Heaven would not have become the number one force on the continent and a model for righteous sects without your hard work and support. I have specifically brought some gifts to express my gratitude. Please do not find them wanting, grandfathers."
With that, she took out a large bundle from her storage ring and stepped forward, placing it on the table in the center and unpacking it.
"Ah, gifts too? For us?"
The old men's mouths formed perfect ovals of surprise and joy.
For many years, they had been either busy cultivating or refining pills and artifacts for the sect's operations. When they finally had some leisure, they still had to worry about the trivial matters of their unaccomplished disciples, leaving them no time for themselves.
Now, a young girl suddenly appeared, not only calling them grandfathers but also bringing them gifts specifically. The six old men suddenly felt valued and cared for.
The bundle contained a wide variety of items.
"These are things you can use daily, like tobacco pouches and tea leaves… Oh, right! This cherry blossom honey is a specialty of the Falling Cherry Kingdom, fragrant and sweet…" As Su Luo spoke, she handed the items into the elders' hands, making them so happy that they forgot their main business.
This little girl is wonderful, so thoughtful!
Li Tianjue was stunned by Su Luo's actions. When did she prepare these gifts?
How come he didn't know?
The Great Elder received a set of blue and white porcelain teacups. The Second Elder held the pastries in his hands and could smell their sweetness before even opening the packaging, his eyes crinkling with joy.
"Cough, cough!"
Finally, the Third Elder remembered the important matter. Clutching a jar of honey in his arms, he said seriously, "Alright, alright, girl, we accept your kind intentions! But Tianjue brought you here to treat Qi'er's illness, that's the main point. Are you really confident?"
The Sixth Elder, who had not yet received his gift from Su Luo, also reacted upon hearing this.
"Yes, we old fellows don't care about gifts. But whether you can cure Qi'er, you need to state it clearly. Why should we believe you?" His voice was deep, and he quickly glanced towards the bundle.
This girl, she didn't give him one first but gave it to others.
Did she think he was sitting too far away?
Su Luo walked up to the Sixth Elder, handed him his gift, and said with a smile, "Sixth Grandfather, if I didn't have some real skill, how would I dare to come to Qingxu Heaven? Moreover, Senior Brother brought me here, so if you don't believe me, you should at least believe in his judgment, right?"
"That's true, you have a point." The Sixth Elder, holding a pair of cotton socks, was already beaming.
This girl was so good, she knew that the mountain was cold and that his legs and feet were cold, so she brought him socks.
They felt so soft, they must be comfortable to wear.
After going around, each elder received a gift, and their gaze towards Su Luo was different from before.
"Although we haven't heard of you before, Su girl, since you are confident, we will let you try."
The Great Elder's smile faded, replaced by a more serious expression. "But let me say this clearly beforehand, if it doesn't work, then so be it. What if Qi'er's condition worsens?"
Su Luo's eyes flickered, and she said steadily, "When I treat Fifth Junior Brother, the elders and Senior Brother can observe. If anything goes wrong, you can stop me at any time. If I make any mistakes, I will accept any punishment!"