After so thought, Li Qi realized he couldn't rely solely on one side of the story.
As the Grand Diviner, he always acted as a diator. Even when pursuing justice, he believed in hearing both sides before taking action.
"Let's wait and see for now. We'll stay here in the anti, no rush," Li Qi said. "If that person doesn't co back, we'll stop interfering. After staying here for a while, we'll leave."
"If they do co, I'll make my judgnt then."
Li Qi added, "Your injuries are no longer serious, but you need rest. Let your Chang Ghost handle the business while you recover properly."
With that, Li Qi prepared to stand up and leave.
It had just been an idle matter; if nothing else ca up, he intended to stop here.
Shen Shuibei also stood up at the right mont, following Li Qi out the door.
anwhile, Piaoxu imdiately said, "Thank you, sir, for saving my life. If you don't mind, please stay comfortably here. I will certainly take good care of you..."
"The food here is quite delicious," Li Qi said as he turned back and left.
Hearing this, Piaoxu was overjoyed and imdiately bowed deeply to see him off.
She knew this ant they agreed to stay.
Stepping outside, Li Qi saw a red-furred little fox and a doctor carrying a dical bag. The doctor was still sweating, seemingly having just arrived.
Li Qi recalled that the Chang Ghost had ntioned sending 'Qiyat' to fetch a doctor.
"Oh, doctor, the patient is inside. Please hurry," Li Qi pointed towards the room.
"Thank you, thank you..." The doctor quickly expressed his gratitude and rushed inside with his dicine bag.
The little red fox also bowed repeatedly, expressing its thanks despite being unable to speak.
Li Qi shrugged and led the rabbit back to their room.
Daily cultivation practice awaited them.
Cultivation was like this.
There weren't many monts of sudden enlightennt or miraculous encounters.
It required constant effort, day after day, sotis for decades, centuries, or even millennia, refining oneself like grinding water against stone.
Once inside, the doctor saw Piaoxu lying on the ground, being cared for by her husband.
He quickly knelt down, opened his dical bag, and began examining her pulse without saying a word.
Having rushed over to save soone, he wasted no ti.
However, during the examination, he froze.
Then, the doctor whispered in astonishnt, "Five... five evil forces entering the body—resolved? And with no side effects at all! How is this possible!"
"Doctor? What's wrong?" Piaoxu frowned, not fully grasping what had happened to her.
"What's wrong? Such an injury, even the Sect Leader of Wu Deity Mountain couldn't have treated it so cleanly! Who healed you!? Was it those two who just left? Who are they!?" The doctor grabbed Piaoxu, visibly shaken and asking questions rapidly.
It was impossible to control himself.
Hu Xian'er, the strongest physician in Clear Mist City, combined both dicinal and Outer Path arts, reaching the seventh rank. She once saved soone whose Spiritual Essence had begun turning golden due to tal Qi.
She was also the best trauma surgeon within ten thousand miles, surpassing even the royal physicians of Green Mountain Kingdom.
But dealing with five intertwined evils usually resulted in severe consequences, often leaving patients crippled.
Yet now, soone had done it flawlessly?
Who was this master healer passing through?
Hu Xian'er, the Sect Leader of Wu Deity Mountain, was a seventh-rank expert, an almost divine figure.
Now, soone had surpassed her, seemingly effortlessly.
Seeing the doctor's reaction, even Piaoxu realized the gravity of what had transpired.
Those two gentlen... must be highly influential.
No wonder they dared intervene.
Intervening in others' affairs could be troubleso. Heroic deeds were rare.
Piaoxu imdiately held the doctor back, lowering her voice, "Doctor, listen carefully..."
She understood that revealing their identities could cause trouble for both parties, potentially bringing disaster upon herself.
"I can introduce you to them, but you must swear by your sect to keep this secret. Otherwise, given their power, we would both face dire consequences," Piaoxu warned softly.
The doctor cald down after hearing this.
His initial excitent faded as reality set in. He realized such individuals wielded imnse power.
"I understand, thank you for your advice. I will tell everyone that you only suffered minor external injuries and were cured by . Your previous treatnt was rely to alleviate the symptoms. Any witnesses wouldn't know better," he replied imdiately.
"As for the introduction, let's not bother," the doctor sighed. "Thinking about eting such figures makes nervous. We are re sparrows, how dare we approach dragons in the clouds? It would only bring trouble."
Both knew it was best not to delve deeper. They made their vows and dispersed, announcing that the inn owner had been cursed by enemies and the authorities were handling the case.
Upstairs, Shen Shuibei's ears twitched.
Many people were discussing them.
Mostly praising.
Happy.
With the satisfaction of being praised after saving lives, the rabbit continued pondering how to refine her Yin spirit anew.
Li Qi, however, remained oblivious to the magnitude of Shen Shuibei's actions, lacking knowledge of dicine.
He only knew she had saved soone, sothing she had done nurous tis in the past year.
Understanding dicine wasn't uncommon. Shen Shuibei could also refine pills, carrying a small alchemy furnace filled with various dicines.
Better to focus on studying.
Knowledge was crucial for cultivation.
Coming from Wu Deity Mountain, the greatest benefit wasn't status but access to vast libraries. Just the two books in his head provided ample material for study.
During this break, he aid to continue his studies.
Having covered tens of thousands of miles, similar to Tang Sanzang's journey, Li Qi quickly put Piaoxu's matter aside and focused on practical matters.
Reaching ninth rank, he wouldn't have to rely entirely on Old Horse for speed. First, he needed to create Wind-Travel Talismans to enhance Old Horse's speed.
Considering Old Horse's excellent bloodline, proper cultivation might transform him into a demon, significantly increasing his speed and helping them return to Wu Deity Mountain faster.
Old Horse, being a dragon-horse hybrid, possessed great potential, not to be wasted.
However, all these plans required money.
Could hardly rob people.
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Without interruptions, another day passed.
Guided by intuition, Li Qi and Shen Shuibei arrived in Clear Mist City for rest.
Their objectives were threefold:
First, to rest. Both were tired from long travels and needed recovery.
Second, to obtain Wind-Travel Talismans, which could increase their speed.
These talismans, requiring mastery of the Eight Winds, were common among cultivators capable of manipulating wind.
Li Qi decided to buy rather than learn how to make them himself.
The talismans reduced air resistance, enhancing speed by over twenty percent, effective continuously for months.
Though fragile, they were useful for travel.
Li Qi planned to buy several for Old Horse, Shen Shuibei, and himself.
Third, find a suitable cultivation thod for Old Horse, transitioning from beast to demon.
Even basic thods would suffice for now, knowing better options awaited at Wu Deity Mountain.
Decisions made, implentation followed.
Rest was already underway in the satisfied inn. Piaoxu even refunded their paynt, offering free accommodation as gratitude.
Li Qi accepted, considering it fair compensation for saving her life.
Adhering to principles, he neither sought unnecessary kindness nor burdened others.
While contemplating his next steps, there was a knock on the door.
"Co in," Li Qi looked up, interrupting his thoughts.
Shen Shuibei perked up, excited, "Breakfast is here!"
Indeed, Piaoxu ca bearing food.
Her culinary skills had been evident from their first al—soft pork, four-beauty soup, and bamboo shoots stir-fried with fatty at, all exquisitely prepared.
Curious about today's offerings, Li Qi watched intently.
Today's main dish was porridge infused with rose, citron, and osmanthus flower nectar, emitting a fragrant aroma.
Accompanying dishes included finely shredded chicken, fish, and shrimp mixed with fresh bamboo shoots, mushrooms, sesa seeds, and Sichuan pepper, perfectly complenting the porridge.
Also present were six or seven succulent goose feet, cooked in carp and crucian soup with lon and ginger, resulting in a rich, flavorful broth.
Each dish showcased different flavors, impressing Li Qi.
"Piaoxu, your cooking skills are truly comndable. In a city like Clear Mist, maintaining a simple yet popular inn for fifteen years speaks volus," Li Qi praised after tasting.
"Yes, yes!" Shen Shuibei eagerly agreed, starting on the goose feet.
"rely kitchen skills, sir. I'm glad you enjoy it," Piaoxu smiled shyly, then asked, "May I inquire about your plans today? I am familiar with the city and can help guide you."
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