Ask Wudang Chapter 020

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Upon receiving his master’s permission, Ye Qingfeng’s heart was immediately at ease.

Then, Zhang Sanfeng ordered Song Yuanqiao, Yin Liting, and Mo Shenggu to go to Lin’an to guard the Dragon Gate Escort Agency.

Zhang Songxi stayed behind to preside over Wudang.

After a quick tidy-up, Ye Qingfeng left Wudang and headed west.

Two days later, Ye Qingfeng arrived at Jiangling Port. He was about to cross the river by boat but was delayed by something.

To be precise, he was delayed by two people.

These two were a young couple. The man was about thirty-five or six years old, with a gaunt face and a slight illness. From his physique and appearance alone, he was definitely a rare handsome man, almost comparable to Zhang Cuishan. The woman was twenty-eight or nine years old and was extremely beautiful, but her beauty was not the traditional beauty of the Central Plains, but rather a charming beauty with a touch of Western Regions style.

Originally, such a couple, no matter how handsome or beautiful they were, had little to do with Ye Qingfeng. However, this couple was not ordinary people, and they also played a role in pushing forward the later plot, which was why they attracted Ye Qingfeng’s attention.

This couple was none other than Lady Jinhua and Mr. Yinyi, known in the pugilistic world as “Golden Flower and Silver Leaf.”

As for why Ye Qingfeng recognized them, it was because of the insignia pinned to their chests.

Lady Jinhua was Granny Jinhua, Dai Qisi, in the future.

Mr. Yinyi was Dai Qisi’s husband, Han Qianye.

On Dai Qisi’s chest was a golden flower insignia.

On Han Qianye’s chest was a silver leaf insignia.

This golden flower and silver leaf were originally a complete piece of jewelry, gifted by Xie Xun, the Golden-Haired Lion King, one of the Four Great Dharma Kings of the Ming Cult. Because Dai Qisi disregarded the objections of the Ming Cult members and married Han Qianye, she no longer had a place in the Ming Cult. So, she and her husband left Bright Summit, then divided the jewelry given by Xie Xun into two, and from then on, walked the pugilistic world under the name “Golden Flower and Silver Leaf.”

The reason why the couple came here was to find a person, the Medical Immortal Hu Qingniu.

And their purpose in finding Hu Qingniu was to treat the strange poison in Han Qianye’s body.

A few years ago, when Yang Dingtian, the leader of the Ming Cult, was still alive, Han Qianye went to Bright Summit to avenge his father. Dai Qisi, as Yang Dingtian’s adopted daughter, resolutely fought on behalf of her father. The two fought in the Ming Cult’s Clear Water Cold Pool, and Han Qianye, out of pity for her beauty, ultimately lost. However, although Han Qianye was defeated and contracted the cold poison, he won Dai Qisi’s heart and eventually became a couple with her.

Han Qianye was already afflicted with cold poison, which was difficult to cure. Not long ago, when the couple was traveling in the pugilistic world, they were ambushed by a mute monk from the Western Regions and were poisoned again. With poison on top of poison, how could Han Qianye withstand it? Looking at all the healers in the world, the most skilled was none other than the Medical Immortal Hu Qingniu, so the couple pursued him all the way and finally found traces of Hu Qingniu in the Jiangling area.

It was precisely because he recognized the identity of this couple that Ye Qingfeng temporarily stayed.

He intended to follow this couple and see what they wanted to do.

With Ye Qingfeng’s current cultivation, following them was simply too easy; they didn’t notice him at all.

Around sunset, the couple arrived at a small valley outside Jiangling City. The environment in the valley was quiet and secluded, with lush greenery all around, ancient vines and old trees, flying waterfalls and flowing springs, possessing a certain ancient charm. After walking further into the valley for a while, they suddenly saw several thatched cottages lying on an open space not far ahead. Although simple, they were refined. In front of the thatched cottages, two or three acres of medicinal fields had been cultivated, where various precious medicinal materials such as ginseng, poria, fleeceflower root, and polygonatum were planted. Some had already bloomed, while others had already borne fruit, and the fragrance of medicine permeated the air.

The couple supported each other and arrived in front of the thatched cottage. Dai Qisi opened her mouth and said, “Is anyone home? An old friend has come to visit and seek medical treatment.”

The door of the house opened with a creak, and a short, stout man of about thirty years old walked out. It was Hu Qingniu.

With just one glance, Hu Qingniu recognized the couple and immediately said, “I thought it was some old friend, so it’s you.”

Dai Qisi said, “Hu Qingniu, my husband has been poisoned by a strange poison. I beg you to lend a helping hand, and I will be eternally grateful.”

Hu Qingniu neither agreed nor refused. Instead, he slowly walked forward, grasped Han Qianye’s pulse, and carefully diagnosed him. After a moment, he stroked the short beard under his chin and pondered, “The poison he has contracted was originally nothing, but when it’s entangled with the cold poison, it becomes formidable. It has now penetrated deep into his internal organs, and a complete cure is indeed somewhat troublesome. How did he get poisoned?”

Dai Qisi said, “Not long ago, we were ambushed by a mute monk. Judging by his attire, he should be from the Western Regions.”

Hu Qingniu nodded and said, “Please go back. Although I can cure it, I cannot make a move.”

Upon hearing this, Dai Qisi’s face immediately darkened, and she asked, “Why?”

Hu Qingniu said, “I once made a solemn vow not to treat anyone who is not a member of the Ming Cult. Although he is your husband, you have already broken away from the sect on your own and have no connection with the Ming Cult whatsoever, so I will not save him.”

Upon hearing this again, Dai Qisi’s face became even uglier, and she said coldly, “They all say that doctors are benevolent, but you refuse to save lives. What kind of ridiculous rule is this?” After a slight pause in her tone, she added, “If you don’t save my husband today, I will kill you.”

Hu Qingniu was not afraid of the threat and said, “You are right. My nickname is ‘Refuses to Save the Dying’.”

“You…”

Dai Qisi was furious and immediately drew her sword, pointing it directly at Hu Qingniu.

Han Qianye said, “Wife, forget it. Life and death are fated; don’t force others.”

How could Dai Qisi agree? She said, “No, today I must make him cure you, otherwise…”

Hu Qingniu interrupted, “Dai Qisi, give up. Even if you kill me, I won’t save him.”

Dai Qisi said sharply, “Good, I will kill you and make you accompany my husband to his grave.”

Saying that, she moved her body, and the sword’s tip pointed directly at Hu Qingniu’s throat.

“Whoosh!”

Just as Hu Qingniu was about to die by the sword, a stone suddenly flew from the air.

The next instant, with a “ding” sound, Dai Qisi felt her arm go numb, and the long sword in her hand immediately flew out.

“Who is this expert? Please show yourself!”

Having taken this blow, Dai Qisi was greatly shocked and immediately looked left and right, trying to find the person who had struck.

At this moment, a white-clothed youth carrying a long sword slowly walked over. It was Ye Qingfeng.

As he approached, Ye Qingfeng said in an indifferent tone, “If others are willing to help, it’s kindness. If others are unwilling to help, it’s their right. They don’t owe you anything, yet you want to kill someone at the slightest disagreement. What kind of logic is that?”

Seeing Ye Qingfeng’s figure and appearance, Dai Qisi was even more surprised, thinking to herself, “Who is this young man? To have such cultivation at such a young age is truly inconceivable.” After a moment of thought, she asked, “Who are you, sir? Why are you meddling in other people’s business?”

In fact, not only her, but Han Qianye and Hu Qingniu were also greatly surprised.

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