Xu Wendong never expected that, at such a critical mont, a Blue Hawk would appear and carry away the Purple-eyed Green Snake.
This truly felt like even the heavens were helping him!
Without much thought, he quickly picked the two Blood Vermilion Fruits, consuming one on the spot. It tasted crisp and sweet, with a strong dicinal aroma.
Once it entered his stomach, it transford into a rich True Qi, revitalizing the weakened Xu Wendong, restoring his strength to its peak.
Although he still remained at the Qi Refining Stage Level 1, he was able to glimpse the threshold of the Second Layer of the Qi Refining Period.
"Master, we can head down the mountain now," Xu Wendong said with a slight smile on his face as he made his way to the base of the cliff.
"You truly are heaven’s chosen one!" Master Hui Cong sighed.
Xu Wendong, filled with confusion, asked, "Why do you say that?"
Hui Cong explained, "Benefactor, you may not know, but that Blue Hawk’s territory is on the Song Mountain to the north, which is dozens of miles away from here. It has always circled the skies over Song Mountain and has never ventured to Shaoshi Mountain."
"But today, it appeared here and even grabbed the Purple-eyed Green Snake, clearly lending you a helping hand!"
Xu Wendong’s heart was stirred.
Could this be related to the national fortune he had received?
Otherwise, it was hard to explain the sudden appearance of the Blue Hawk.
After all, eagles have a strong sense of territoriality.
"Benefactor, could you spare one Blood Vermilion Fruit for this humble monk?" Hui Cong nervously looked at Xu Wendong. "I know the Blood Vermilion Fruit is a rare treasure. Ideally, I should exchange it with you for sothing of equal value, but I live a life of poverty and have nothing to trade."
"However, I would pray day and night to the Buddha Ancestor to bless you."
Xu Wendong chuckled lightly, "Sorry, I practice Taoism, your Buddha Ancestor can’t bless ."
If there were an extra Blood Vermilion Fruit, Xu Wendong wouldn’t mind being generous.
But there were only two Blood Vermilion Fruits.
He planned to give the other one to Ye Qingxin.
Ye Qingxin had already reached the peak of a First-rate Master after soaking in dicinal baths, and this Blood Vermilion Fruit could help her break through the barrier and beco a Grandmaster-level expert.
"Amitabha Buddha, this humble monk was presumptuous!" Hui Cong said.
As Xu Wendong descended toward the base of the cliff, he asked, "Master, what do you need the Blood Vermilion Fruit for? To heal soone?"
"If that’s the case, I might be able to help."
"Yes, my profession is that of a legitimate doctor."
Hui Cong asked with surprise, "Benefactor, you know dicine?"
"A little!" Xu Wendong replied with a humble smile.
Though he appeared modest, Hui Cong could tell that Xu Wendong was no ordinary person, as an average person couldn’t possibly climb such steep cliffs.
Nor could they battle a Purple-eyed Green Snake for so long.
With this in mind, he decided not to hide anything and said, "A few years ago, Master Wuwang of Jingxin Hermitage went into Deviation while practicing. I was hoping to find a Blood Vermilion Fruit to help her recover her strength."
Xu Wendong understood and then said, "In that case, take to Jingxin Hermitage. I’m not sure if I can heal the Deviation, but there’s a fifty percent chance of success."
Xu Wendong didn’t want to boast, knowing that Deviation had many symptoms. So would suffer from Divine Soul damage, becoming senseless.
Others might have severed ridians, becoming disabled; the symptoms varied.
He needed to see the person to assess the chances of a full recovery.
"Then I will trouble you, Benefactor!"
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Upon reaching the bottom of the cliff, Xu Wendong tossed the remaining Blood Vermilion Fruit to Ye Qingxin and said, "Take this; I’ll follow Master Hui Cong to Jingxin Hermitage and find you afterward."
Ye Qingxin rolled her eyes at him directly, "You’re eyeing a nun now?"
"Damn it, don’t slander ," Xu Wendong said, embarrassed and angry. "I’m a doctor. I’m going to Jingxin Hermitage to help soone. How can you malign like this?"
Ye Qingxin ignored Xu Wendong, giving him a disdainful middle finger instead.
Fuming, Xu Wendong said, "Fine, just wait. One day, I’ll make you cry and beg for rcy at my feet."
Hui Cong could no longer bear it, clearing his throat, "Benefactor Xu, shall we set out?"
"Alright."
Xu Wendong agreed, then followed Hui Cong along the winding, uneven mountain path for more than half an hour, eventually arriving at a small nunnery.
Though the nunnery’s gates were open, its remote location ant there were no visitors, and the surrounding withered maple leaves gave it a desolate and forlorn feeling.
"Greetings, Master Hui Cong!"
As they entered the nunnery, a twenty-sothing nun in a gray robe, sweeping the grounds, greeted them politely.
Hui Cong smiled and said, "I’ve brought a doctor to see Master Wuwang."
The young nun looked surprised.
She didn’t expect the doctor brought by Hui Cong to be so young.
Especially when she t Xu Wendong’s gaze, seeing his charming smile and handso face, her heart raced, and her face flushed with red.
Since joining Jingxin Hermitage as an inexperienced youth, she had only ever seen one man, Huikong, whom she thought was quite handso.
But compared to Xu Wendong...
He was in a league of his own!
Blushing, she said hurriedly, "The master is reciting scriptures. Please follow ," setting down the broom and gesturing for them to follow her into Jingxin Hermitage’s main hall.
From afar, Xu Wendong heard the sound of wooden fish being struck, a beat both muffled and pleasant, creating a feeling of tranquility.
Approaching the main hall, a figure in a gray robe and a monastic cap stood with her back to them. Though her face couldn’t be seen, her profile appeared young.
"Master Wuwang, how have you been?" Hui Cong greeted courteously.
Master Wuwang paused her rhythmic strikes and slowly rose, turning to face Hui Cong and Xu Wendong.
The mont she turned around,
Xu Wendong felt his heart skip a beat.
What ca into view was a face of unparalleled beauty, in her thirties, her skin creamy and without makeup, yet exuding a beauty that could topple kingdoms.
Even dressed in monastic robes, Xu Wendong found her breathtaking.
Indeed.
The instant he saw Master Wuwang, he was reminded of a TV series from his childhood, titled "Lady Wu, the Empress."
In that series, Empress Wu Zetian had once shaved her head to beco a nun, yet her beauty was suffocating.
Now, Master Wuwang before him looked and carried herself in a way that did not lose to ng Quing Huai’s portrayal of Empress Wu Zetian.
Most importantly,
The developnt of this master was truly srizing, capturing every onlooker’s attention!
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