Han Li lay sprawled in the rosewood armchair that Physician Mo had often occupied, engrossed in a book whose cover read “Scripture of Longevity” but whose contents were actually the incantations of the Everlasting Spring Art. He was completely absorbed, reading with great relish.
This book had often been held by Physician Mo, who never seemed to tire of it. This unusual behavior had once puzzled Han Li. Now that he had discovered its secret, he understood: Mo hadn’t been studying health preservation techniques at all but had been poring over the incantations of the Everlasting Spring Art! It seemed that Physician Mo had never truly given up on his inability to cultivate magical power. He hadn’t fully believed Yu Zitong’s explanation about spiritual roots and had instead been silently contemplating the art on his own.
This secret manual had been discovered by Han Li in a hidden compartment along with other items. It not only contained the first six layers of incantations he had previously practiced but also included two additional layers he had never seen before. This unexpected discovery had excited Han Li for a long time.
When Han Li realized that what he had been cultivating was actually the legendary magical power capable of summoning wind and rain, his desire for the subsequent layers of the Everlasting Spring Art grew even stronger. After all, who wouldn’t want to become an immortal with eternal life?
At that moment, the sun was high in the sky, and warm sunlight streamed in through the open skylight, bathing Han Li in its glow. As he read, he squinted his eyes comfortably into narrow slits, his reclining posture making him appear exceptionally relaxed.
Han Li raised his head slightly and glanced at the skylight, finding the light a bit too glaring. He casually used the open book to cover his face, blocking the dazzling sunlight. Instantly, his vision darkened, and he felt much more at ease. This refreshed his spirits, and he silently recited the seventh layer’s incantations once more.
Recently, he had noticed that due to his continuous consumption of spiritual medicine, his Everlasting Spring Art showed signs of another breakthrough. He would soon advance to the seventh layer, so familiarizing himself with the next layer’s techniques early would be highly beneficial for overcoming the bottleneck.
It had been over half a year since the day Physician Mo attempted body snatching.
The day after the incident, to conceal Mo’s death, Han Li imitated Mo’s handwriting and wrote a fake letter claiming that Mo had returned to his hometown to visit family. He submitted the letter to the sect’s patrol elders under Mo’s name.
In the letter, he boldly claimed, in Mo’s tone, that he had inherited all of Mo’s medical skills and was qualified to practice medicine independently. He also stated that Mo’s return was uncertain due to the long journey, and he requested the sect leaders allow him to temporarily assume Mo’s duties until Mo’s return.
The elders in charge showed no suspicion, as Physician Mo had often been away for long periods to collect herbs. Although Mo held the title of an elder in the Seven Mysteries Sect, he was essentially a guest elder due to having saved the sect leader’s life, granting him considerable freedom.
However, the elders were skeptical of Han Li’s claim that he had inherited all of Mo’s medical skills. Previously, Mo had occasionally treated low-level disciples for minor ailments like colds or wounds, but his primary patients were hall masters and elders due to his exceptional skills. Other disciples typically sought treatment from the sect’s other physicians.
Initially, the elders did not immediately assign Han Li to take over Mo’s duties. Instead, they had him treat low-level disciples to test his skills.
Han Li was unconcerned about the elders’ doubts regarding his medical abilities. He was indifferent about whom he treated; his main reason for wanting to take over Mo’s role was to secure the secluded God Hand Valley and its spacious herb garden.
If he could remain in the valley and have it entirely to himself, he could openly use the mysterious small vial to mass-produce rare herbs without fear of discovery.
Although he currently had the valley to himself, if Mo failed to return for an extended period, the sect leaders or elders might reclaim it on a whim.
To demonstrate his medical prowess, Han Li went to great lengths while treating disciples, secretly using the abundant rare herbs he cultivated daily. With his already solid medical skills and the efficacy of the rare herbs, he achieved near-miraculous results, curing almost every patient who sought his help.
As expected, his reputation as a miracle healer spread like thunder on a clear day, quickly resonating throughout the Seven Mysteries Sect. Everyone on the mountain learned that the sect had produced a young medical genius whose skills were mystifying. Under his care, whether for internal or external injuries or complex illnesses, patients would fully recover within three days at most. His skills were considered equal to, if not superior to, the renowned Physician Mo.
In truth, Han Li’s medical skills were still far inferior to Mo’s. However, Mo had never had access to such an abundance of rare herbs to use freely, so in terms of recovery effects, he naturally paled in comparison to Han Li.
Thus, when Han Li once again healed a severely injured disciple within a few days, the higher-ups could no longer remain idle. Just one day later, they summoned him.
This time, he was met by Vice Sect Leader Ma, whom he had briefly encountered once at the Bone Refining Cliff.
Vice Sect Leader Ma had clearly forgotten all about Han Li, the once inconconspicuous registered disciple. He straightforwardly expressed his willingness to let Han Li take over Mo’s duties and enjoy the same treatment. However, the title of elder could not be granted yet due to Han Li’s youth—he was only sixteen or seventeen, making it difficult to convince other elders. Nonetheless, his monthly stipend would be issued according to the elder standard.
Finally, Vice Sect Leader Ma added that if Han Li had any other dissatisfactions, he should voice them directly, and they would be addressed appropriately.
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