The Stone Lady wore a nostalgic expression on her face and spoke with a touch of melancholy, “Speaking of the Fragrant Sect, I actually have some connection with it. Those two, Liu Wu and Liu Liu, were both sons of local farmers. The Liu family had lived here for centuries; although not wealthy, they owned a modest amount of farmland and could be considered a middle-class household. Their father, Liu Sen, had a bit of savings and studied for a few years in his youth, though he never amounted to much. Later on, for unknown reasons, he became obsessed with seeking the Dao and Buddhism, but never found the right path, dabbling instead in all sorts of chaotic practices. At that time, I had already gained some cultivation ability and often wandered around aimlessly. One day, I happened to pass through this area and saw Liu Sen setting up a sacrificial altar and concocting something unsavory. Feeling annoyed, I decided to play a trick on him and blew away his altar with a gust of wind.”
Zhang Shisan nodded and smiled, “That fellow must have been practicing some kind of soul-manipulating Dao, right? Though not orthodox, it must have had some effect. But by showing yourself, you probably invited some karma onto yourself.”
The Stone Lady gave a bitter smile, “Exactly. After that incident, instead of giving up, Liu Sen became even more extreme. He claimed he had received guidance from immortals and Buddhas through fragrant incense and transformed the White Lotus teachings into his own, naming it the Fragrant Sect. He took a few disciples and gradually gained some reputation, eventually gathering followers from nearby villages and towns, using the sect to amass wealth, and thus forming a religious cult.”
“However, a few years later, Liu Sen indulged himself in wine and women, which ruined his health, and he eventually died. At that time, I was at a critical stage of my own cultivation, so naturally I had no time to deal with him. After the incident at Changchun Palace, I fled injured and only later learned that among those present was Liu Sen’s son, Liu Liu.”
“Liu Sen had two sons, but he deceitfully claimed to have six sons, with the first four being the Four Heavenly Kings guarding the four directions. That’s why he named his two real sons Liu Wu and Liu Liu. After his death, the two sons continued the Fragrant Sect, each taking the title of Grand Master and Second Master. Although Liu Wu was called the Grand Master, he was actually dull and useless, merely a figurehead. It was Liu Liu who was clever and ruthless, the real power behind the sect.”
“That night at Changchun Palace, although Liu Liu was present, he was only there to lead the way. The real figures who appeared were three others. One I recognized—Yuanwang Yuan Chongzhen, a man resembling a monkey, dressed in black with white hair, known for controlling beasts. But I wasn’t too afraid of him. Another was a bald, fat man with a constant smile on his face, but his heart was full of treachery. The others called him Xiao Ye, though I don’t know his real background.”
Zhang Shisan responded, “Although Yuan Chongzhen is known as the Monkey King, his entire skill lies in beast taming. Against you, a small demon cultivator, he wouldn’t have the upper hand. As for the fat man, he’s probably Xiao Miele, Li Xiaotian, a man famous for smiling while hiding a knife. He doesn’t have much real ability, but he’s a master of escape. Haha.” He shook his head and smiled, “Xiao Miele is especially afraid of the old monk Ku, so I wonder if he’ll survive if they meet again.”
Mei Qing found it amusing too—these enemies with names like Ku Master and Xiao Miele.
Madam Shi’s face took on a reminiscent expression as she spoke with a tinge of melancholy, “Speaking of the Incense Sect, it actually has some connection with me. Liu Wu and Liu Liu are both sons of local farmers. The Liu family has been here for hundreds of years. Though not wealthy, they own some land and live a comfortable life. Their father, Liu Sen, had some savings and received a bit of education in his youth, but he never amounted to much. Later, for reasons unknown, he became obsessed with seeking the path of Buddhism and Taoism, but he never found the right way, instead dabbling in all sorts of nonsense. At that time, I had some cultivation and often wandered around without a fixed destination. Coincidentally, I once came here and saw Liu Sen setting up an altar and practicing some dubious rituals. Annoyed, I decided to tease him and used a gust of wind to scatter his offerings.”
Zhang Shisan nodded with a smile, “I suspect he was practicing some kind of soul-confusing path? Though not orthodox, it might have had some effect. But by revealing yourself, you probably drew some trouble to yourself.”
Madam Shi sighed, “Exactly. After that incident, Liu Sen didn’t restrain himself but instead intensified his efforts. Claiming to have received guidance from immortals and led by fragrant winds, he adopted the White Lotus teachings and named his sect the Incense Sect. He gathered a few disciples and gradually gained some influence, attracting followers from nearby villages and amassing wealth, thus establishing a sect.”
“However, within a few years, Liu Sen indulged in wine and women, ruining his health and eventually meeting his end. At that time, I was going through a critical period in my cultivation and had no mind to concern myself with his affairs. After the incident at the Changchun Palace, I was injured and fled. Later, I learned that among those present was Liu Sen’s son, Liu Liu.”
“Liu Sen had two sons, but he deceitfully claimed to have six, naming the first four as the Four Heavenly Kings guarding the four directions, thus naming his sons Liu Wu and Liu Liu. After his death, these two sons continued the Incense Sect, calling themselves the Great and Second Leaders. Though Liu Wu was the Great Leader, he was foolish and amounted to nothing, merely a figurehead. Liu Liu, on the other hand, was clever and ruthless, effectively controlling the sect’s affairs.”
“During the incident at the Changchun Palace, Liu Liu was present, but he was merely a guide. The real figures were three others. One of them I recognized—a man resembling a monkey, dressed in black with white hair, known as the Ape King Yuan Chongzhen, skilled in controlling beasts. However, I wasn’t particularly afraid of him. Another was a bald, fat man, always smiling but deeply sinister. The two called him ‘Master Laugh,’ but I didn’t know his background.”
Zhang Shisan interjected, “Though Yuan Chongzhen is known as the Ape King, his cultivation lies solely in beast control. Against a cultivator like you, he wouldn’t have an advantage. As for the fat man, he’s likely Li Xiaotian, the Laughing Maitreya, known for his hidden daggers and knack for harming others. He doesn’t have much real skill but is excellent at escaping. Heh, he’s most afraid of the old monk, Ku. If he encounters him this time, I wonder if he’ll escape with his life.”
Mei Qing found it amusing that one was called Master Ku and the other Laughing Maitreya, a rather interesting pair.
Madam Shi frowned, “The third person was the strangest, always tightly wrapped, with no visible features. His cultivation far surpassed mine. I couldn’t gauge his depth at all. When I fled from Yuan Chongzhen and the fat man, he merely raised his hand and sent out a beam of light, instantly shattering my protective aura. At that time, the heavenly tribulation was at its peak, and he probably thought I was doomed, so he didn’t pursue me. Otherwise, I would never have escaped his grasp.”
“Oh?” Zhang Shisan’s brow furrowed. Though Madam Shi’s cultivation wasn’t top-tier, she had several hundred years of experience. If she couldn’t gauge his depth and he could severely injure her with a mere gesture, he must be a formidable figure in the world.
“Are you saying these people are all involved with the Incense Sect?” Mei Qing asked, “According to you, the Incense Sect is just a paper tiger, with leaders who have no real skills. How could figures like Yuan Chongzhen, Laughing Maitreya, and that mysterious person have any dealings with them?”
Madam Shi shook her head, “I don’t know the specifics. Though I’ve sent people to investigate, the information is superficial. I only know that while Liu Wu is the Great Leader, he’s just a figurehead. Liu Liu, as the Second Leader, seems to have won the favor of the two elders and learned some things. He has a say in the sect’s affairs, but the real power lies with the two elders, likely Yuan Chongzhen and Laughing Maitreya. As for the mysterious person, I’ve heard nothing more about him.”
Zhang Shisan nodded and didn’t inquire further. The drinking session, which had started in the afternoon, continued until dusk. Zhang Shisan then ordered the feast to be cleared and said to Madam Shi, “Little demon, I’ve had my fill of wine. But to treat your precious son, I alone am not enough. I’ll need my disciple’s assistance. Prepare a guest room so I can instruct him. Sharpening the blade before the battle, though not fast, still shines, right?”
Madam Shi felt uneasy. She had been confident in Zhang Shisan, but now he mentioned needing his disciple’s help. His disciple must be Bi Zhen. Though Bi Zhen seemed skilled and had previously treated her child, his abilities, while superior to ordinary doctors, only managed to stabilize the condition without curing it. Now, relying on him for treatment, Madam Shi couldn’t help but doubt.
Regardless of her thoughts, since Zhang Shisan had spoken, she had no choice but to comply. She ordered a room to be prepared and respectfully invited everyone to rest before returning to care for the drunken Master Shi.
“Heh, good lad, it seems your cultivation has grown quite a bit overnight!” Zhang Shisan circled Mei Qing twice, clicking his tongue, “Tell me, what happened? Don’t tell me it’s because you dual-cultivated all night and made great progress. Your master here is quite the expert.”
After Madam Shi left, the group sat together, and Zhang Shisan teased Mei Qing with a smile.
Mei Qing, familiar with his master’s mischievous nature, knew that the more he played along, the more his master would tease him. So, without blushing, he smiled and said, “So, master, you’ve dual-cultivated too? When will you bring my mistress for me to meet? But honestly, I’m worried if any female cultivator would be willing to dual-cultivate with you.”
Zhang Shisan’s face turned red at Mei Qing’s words, and he stammered without a retort. Hearing Bi Zhen’s suppressed giggles, he became furious, “You brat, daring to mock your master! What have you been drinking or picking up? Confess!”
Seeing Zhang Shisan’s red face, Mei Qing decided not to push further and honestly recounted how he had encountered Bi Zhen after escaping, saw her suppressed by the strange cauldron, recklessly released his divine sense, attracted the cauldron’s attack, lost his escape technique, and had the cauldron enter his body.
“Hmm?” Zhang Shisan frowned and remained silent for a while before saying, “You’re saying the cauldron appeared inside you and merged with your golden core? Have you tried controlling it like your core? Can you do it?”
Mei Qing shook his head, “I’ve tried. Though it’s settled inside me and connected to my divine sense, I can’t command it.”
Zhang Shisan pondered for a long time but still couldn’t figure it out. Mei Qing couldn’t help but say, “Master, if you’re still unclear, why not examine me and see for yourself?”
Zhang Shisan rolled his eyes, “Examine what? Do you think your body is easy to examine? I’m not interested. Forget it, as long as you’re alive and kicking, just let it be.”
Before Mei Qing could respond, Bi Zhen grabbed Zhang Shisan’s arm anxiously, “Master, your disciple is in such a state, and you’re not even concerned? Hurry up and take a look!”
Seeing Bi Zhen’s urgency, Zhang Shisan smiled reassuringly, “Don’t worry, my dear disciple. Your little husband is a freak. If I say he’s fine, he’s definitely fine!”
“Fine? What if something happens?” Bi Zhen clearly didn’t trust Zhang Shisan’s assurance.
“If he dies, I promise to find you a better husband!” Zhang Shisan patted his chest confidently.
After much banter between Zhang Shisan and Bi Zhen, they finally reached a truce under a series of unequal treaties ensuring Mei Qing’s safety, quality of life, and freedom of belief. They then turned to discussing the treatment plan for the young master of the Shi family.
“That little guy, what’s his name, Shi Lengzi, right? Good name!” Zhang Shisan smiled, “To treat him, I won’t do it. Mei Qing, you’ll handle it!”
“Ah? Master, I don’t know how!” Mei Qing was shocked, thinking Zhang Shisan meant Bi Zhen, but now he was suddenly the main physician.
“Don’t worry, I don’t know either,” Zhang Shisan glared, “A disciple serves his master. If you don’t treat him, who will? It’s not much harder than drawing talismans. Come, I’ll teach you the basics, and you’ll figure out the rest.”
With that, Zhang Shisan explained the treatment method to Mei Qing. As Mei Qing absorbed the knowledge, Bi Zhen’s eyes widened in disbelief.
“Master, is this really okay?” Bi Zhen whispered to Zhang Shisan after the lesson.
“Of course, folk remedies can cure serious illnesses. If done well, Mei Qing might even gain some benefits!” Zhang Shisan chuckled mischievously.
“Hmm?” Zhang Shisan furrowed his brows. Although the Stone Lady’s cultivation wasn’t the strongest, she had hundreds of years of experience. If even she couldn’t sense the depth of this person and was easily wounded by him, then he must be a top-tier expert in the world.
“You mean all these people are working with the Fragrant Sect?” Mei Qing asked, “From what you’ve said, the Fragrant Sect is nothing but a paper tiger. Those so-called masters don’t have any real ability. How could someone like Yuan Chongzhen, Xiao Miele, and that mysterious figure associate with such a sect?”
The Stone Lady shook her head, “I don’t know the details. Although I sent people to investigate, all we got were surface-level reports. We only know that Liu Wu, though the Grand Master, is merely a figurehead. Liu Liu, as the Second Master, is favored by the two elders and has learned some techniques. He has authority over the sect’s daily affairs. But the real leaders are those two elders, likely Yuan Chongzhen and Xiao Miele. As for the mysterious figure, we’ve never heard anything about him since.”
Zhang Shisan nodded and didn’t ask further. The banquet began in the afternoon and lasted until evening. Finally, Zhang Shisan ordered the banquet to be cleared and said to the Stone Lady, “Alright, little demoness, I’ve had enough to drink. But to treat your precious son, my help alone won’t be enough. I’ll need my disciple’s assistance too. You prepare a guest room first, so I can guide him a bit. As the saying goes, even a blunt sword can shine if sharpened at the last moment.”
The Stone Lady felt uneasy. Although she had full confidence in Zhang Shisan before, now hearing that even his disciple was needed made her doubt. That disciple must be Bi Zhen. Although Bi Zhen’s cultivation seemed decent and had once tried to heal her child, his ability was only slightly better than ordinary doctors—able to stabilize the condition but not cure the root cause. Now they were relying on him again, and she couldn’t help but feel uncertain.
No matter what she thought, once Zhang Shisan had spoken, she had no choice but to obey. She had rooms prepared and respectfully invited everyone to rest before returning to take care of her drunken husband, Master Shi.
“Hehe, good boy! Seems like your cultivation has improved quite a bit overnight!” Zhang Shisan circled around Mei Qing, clicking his tongue in admiration, “Tell me, what’s going on? Don’t tell me it’s because you had a night of dual cultivation. I’m an expert myself.”
After the Stone Lady left, the group sat together, and Zhang Shisan teased Mei Qing with a grin.
Mei Qing already knew his master’s mischievous nature well. He knew the more he played along, the more Zhang would enjoy it. So he didn’t blush and replied with a smile, “So my master practices dual cultivation too? When are you going to introduce the mistress so I can pay my respects?—But seriously, I’m a bit worried whether any female cultivator would actually agree to dual cultivate with you, Master.”
Hearing this, Zhang Shisan’s face actually turned red, and he couldn’t think of a retort. Beside them, Bi Zhen stifled a laugh, which only made Zhang even more embarrassed, “You little bastard! Now you’re making fun of your master? Did you drink cat’s urine or pick some wild flowers? Confess everything right now!”
Seeing Zhang’s face turn red, Mei Qing feared the old Taoist might lose face and stopped teasing him. He honestly recounted how after escaping, he met Bi Zhen, who was being suppressed by a strange cauldron. He had recklessly extended his spiritual sense, which provoked the cauldron’s attack. His escape techniques failed, and the cauldron entered his body.
“Hmm?” Zhang Shisan furrowed his brows and remained silent for a while before asking, “You’re saying the cauldron appeared inside your body and fused with your golden core? Have you tried controlling it as you would your golden core? Can you manipulate it at will?”
Mei Qing shook his head, “I’ve tried. Although it rests peacefully inside me and is faintly connected to my spiritual sense, I’m unable to command it.”
Zhang Shisan thought deeply for a long time but still couldn’t figure it out. Mei Qing finally asked, “Master, if you’re still unsure, why don’t you examine me and find out for yourself?”
Zhang Shisan rolled his small eyes, “Examine what? Do you think your body is easy to probe? I’m not interested. Forget it. You seem fine anyway, so just leave it be.”
Before Mei Qing could speak, Bi Zhen was already panicking, grabbing Zhang’s arm and shouting, “Master! Your disciple is in such a serious situation, how can you ignore it? Hurry up and check him!”
Seeing Bi Zhen’s anger, Zhang quickly put on a smile, “My dear disciple Bi, don’t worry. Your little husband is a freak of nature. If I say he’s fine, he’s definitely fine!”
“Fine? What if something happens?” Bi Zhen clearly didn’t trust her master’s assurance.
“If he dies, I’ll find you a better husband!” Zhang patted his chest confidently.
Madam Shi’s face showed a nostalgic expression as she spoke with a hint of melancholy, “Speaking of the Incense Sect, it actually has some connection with the little demon. Liu Wu and Liu Liu are both sons of local farmers. The Liu family has been here for hundreds of years. Although not wealthy, they own some land and live a comfortable life. Their father, Liu Sen, had some savings and studied for a few days in his youth, but he never achieved much. Later, for some reason, he became obsessed with seeking the path of Buddhism and Taoism, but he never found the right way, instead dabbling in all sorts of nonsense. At that time, I had some cultivation and often wandered around without a fixed destination. Coincidentally, I once came to this place and saw Liu Sen setting up an altar and practicing some dubious rituals. Feeling annoyed, I decided to tease him and used a gust of wind to scatter his offerings.”
Zhang Shisan nodded and smiled, “I bet that guy was practicing some kind of bewitching path, right? Although not orthodox, it still had some effect. But by revealing yourself, you probably attracted some trouble.”
Madam Shi smiled bitterly, “Exactly. After that incident, Liu Sen didn’t restrain himself but instead intensified his efforts. He claimed to have received guidance from immortals and used the concept of the White Lotus to establish the Incense Sect. He gathered a few disciples and gradually gained some influence, even attracting followers from nearby villages and amassing wealth, turning it into a full-fledged sect.”
“However, within a few years, Liu Sen indulged in wine and women, which drained his health, and he eventually passed away. At that time, I was at a critical juncture in my cultivation and had no mind to deal with his affairs. After the incident at the Changchun Palace, I was injured and fled. Later, I found out that among the people present at that time was Liu Sen’s son, Liu Liu.”
“Liu Sen had two sons, but he deceitfully claimed to have six sons, naming the first four as the Four Heavenly Kings guarding the four directions, hence naming his two sons Liu Wu and Liu Liu. After his death, these two sons continued the Incense Sect, calling themselves the Great and Second Patriarchs. Although Liu Wu was called the Great Patriarch, he was actually foolish and achieved nothing, serving more as a figurehead. On the other hand, Liu Liu was clever and ruthless, and he was the one who truly controlled the sect’s affairs.”
“During the incident at the Changchun Palace, although Liu Liu was present, he was merely a guide. The ones who actually appeared were three others. One of them I recognized—a man resembling a monkey, dressed in black with white hair, known as the Monkey King Yuan Zhongzhen, who excelled at controlling beasts. However, I wasn’t particularly afraid of him. Another was a bald, fat man who always wore a smile but was extremely sinister. The two called him ‘Laughing Master,’ but I didn’t know his background.”
Zhang Shisan interjected, “Although Yuan Zhongzhen is known as the Monkey King, his cultivation is entirely focused on controlling beasts. Against a little demon like you, he wouldn’t have an advantage. As for the fat man, he’s most likely Li Xiaotian, the Laughing Maitreya, who hides a knife behind his smile and is skilled at harming others. He doesn’t have much real ability, but he’s a master at escaping.” Zhang Shisan shook his head and smiled, “The Laughing Maitreya’s greatest fear is the Old Monk Ku. If he encounters him this time, I wonder if he’ll manage to escape.”
Mei Qing found it amusing that one of their enemies was called Master Ku and the other Laughing Maitreya, which was quite interesting.
Madam Shi frowned, “The third person was the strangest. He was always tightly wrapped, and I couldn’t see his appearance. However, his cultivation was far above mine. I couldn’t even gauge his depth. When I escaped from Yuan Zhongzhen and the fat man, that person merely raised his hand and released a beam of light, instantly shattering my protective true essence. At that time, the heavenly tribulation was at its peak, and he probably thought I was doomed, so he didn’t pursue me. Otherwise, I would never have escaped his grasp.”
“Oh?” Zhang Shisan frowned. Although Madam Shi’s cultivation wasn’t the strongest, she still had several hundred years of experience. If even she couldn’t gauge that person’s depth and he could severely injure her with a mere gesture, then he must be a true master in the world.
“Are you saying that these people are all involved with the Incense Sect?” Mei Qing asked, “According to you, the Incense Sect is just a paper tiger, and the so-called patriarchs have no real ability. How could people like Yuan Zhongzhen, the Laughing Maitreya, and that mysterious person have any dealings with the Incense Sect?”
Madam Shi shook her head, “I don’t know the specifics. Although I’ve sent people to investigate, the information is only superficial. I only know that although Liu Wu is the Great Patriarch, he’s just a figurehead. Liu Liu, as the Second Patriarch, seems to have won the favor of the two elders and learned some things. He has a say in the sect’s affairs, but the real power lies with the two elders, likely Yuan Zhongzhen and the Laughing Maitreya. As for the mysterious person, I haven’t heard anything about him since.”
Zhang Shisan nodded and didn’t ask further. The drinking session, which had started in the afternoon, continued until dusk. Zhang Shisan then ordered the banquet to be cleared and said to Madam Shi, “Little demon, I’ve had enough wine. But to treat your precious son, my intervention alone isn’t enough. I’ll need my disciple to assist. Prepare a guest room so I can guide him. Sharpening the spear before battle, even if it’s not fast, it’s still sharp, right?”
Madam Shi felt uneasy. She had been confident in Zhang Shisan, but now he mentioned needing his disciple’s help. His disciple must be Bi Zhen. Although Bi Zhen seemed to have decent cultivation and had previously tried to treat her child, his abilities were only slightly better than ordinary doctors, merely stabilizing the condition without curing the root cause. Now, relying on him for treatment made Madam Shi somewhat doubtful.
Regardless of her thoughts, since Zhang Shisan had spoken, she had no choice but to comply. Madam Shi ordered the rooms to be prepared and respectfully invited everyone to rest before returning to take care of the drunken Master Shi.
“Hey, good kid, haven’t seen you for a night, and it seems your cultivation has improved quite a bit!” Zhang Shisan circled Mei Qing twice, clicking his tongue, “Tell me, old man, what exactly happened? Don’t tell me it’s because you dual-cultivated for a night and made great progress. Your master here is quite the expert.”
After Madam Shi left, the group sat together, and Zhang Shisan teased Mei Qing with a smile.
Mei Qing, well aware of his unscrupulous master’s temperament, knew that the more he played along, the more his master would tease him. So, without blushing, he smiled and said, “So, master, you’ve also dual-cultivated? When will you bring my mistress for me to pay my respects? But honestly, I’m worried if any female cultivator would be willing to dual-cultivate with you.”
Zhang Shisan’s face actually turned red at Mei Qing’s words, and he stammered without a retort. Hearing Bi Zhen giggling beside him, he became furious, “You brat, daring to mock your master! What kind of cat’s urine did you drink or wild flowers did you pick? Confess honestly!”
Seeing Zhang Shisan’s face reddening, Mei Qing decided not to tease him further and honestly recounted how he encountered Bi Zhen after escaping, saw her being suppressed by the strange cauldron, recklessly released his divine sense, attracted the cauldron’s attack, and ended up with the cauldron entering his body.
“Hmm?” Zhang Shisan frowned and remained silent for a while before saying, “You’re saying the cauldron appeared inside your body and merged with your golden core? You tried to control it like the golden core, but couldn’t?”
Mei Qing shook his head, “I tried, but although it’s settled inside my body and has a faint connection with my divine sense, I can’t command it.”
Zhang Shisan pondered for a long time but still couldn’t figure it out. Mei Qing couldn’t help but say, “Master, if you’re still unclear, why don’t you investigate and see for yourself?”
Zhang Shisan rolled his eyes, “Investigate what? Do you think your body is easy to investigate? I’m not interested. Forget it, since you’re alive and kicking and don’t look like you’re about to die, just let it be.”
Before Mei Qing could respond, Bi Zhen grabbed Zhang Shisan’s arm and exclaimed, “Master, your disciple is in such a big trouble, and you’re just ignoring it? Hurry up and take a look!”
Seeing Bi Zhen’s outburst, Zhang Shisan quickly smiled and said, “Good disciple, don’t worry. Your little husband is a freak. If I say he’s fine, he’s definitely fine!”
“Fine? What if something happens?” Bi Zhen clearly didn’t trust Zhang Shisan’s assurance.
“If he dies, I promise to find you a better husband!” Zhang Shisan patted his chest and assured her.
After the old and young duo bickered for a while, Zhang Shisan finally agreed to a series of unequal treaties, guaranteeing Mei Qing’s safety, quality of life, freedom of belief, and other rights, thus achieving a ceasefire. They then began discussing the treatment plan for the young master of the Shi family.
“That little guy, what’s his name, Shi Lengzi, right? Good name!” Zhang Shisan smiled, “As for treating him, I won’t do it. Mei Qing, you’ll handle it!”
“Ah? Master, I don’t know how!” Mei Qing was shocked, thinking Zhang Shisan meant Bi Zhen, but now he was suddenly being asked to be the main doctor.
“Scared? I don’t know how either,” Zhang Shisan glared, “When there’s trouble, the disciple should serve the master. If you don’t treat him, who will? Actually, it’s not that hard, not much more difficult than drawing talismans. Come, let me teach you the basics, and then you’ll have to figure out the rest yourself.”
With that, Zhang Shisan taught Mei Qing the treatment method step by step. Mei Qing listened attentively, while Bi Zhen’s eyes widened in disbelief.
“Master, is this really going to work?” After the lesson, Mei Qing was digesting the knowledge, and Bi Zhen pulled Zhang Shisan aside to ask quietly.
“Of course it will. Folk remedies can cure serious illnesses. Just wait and see. If it works out, this silly kid Mei Qing might even gain some benefits!” Zhang Shisan chuckled mischievously.
“That little guy, what’s his name again? Shi Lengzi, right? What a name!” Zhang Shisan said with a grin, “As for treating this kid, I won’t do it myself. Mei Qing, you’re up!”
“Huh? Master, I don’t know how!” Mei Qing was shocked. He had thought Zhang was referring to Bi Zhen, but now he was suddenly being made the main healer, which startled him.
“What are you afraid of? I don’t know either,” Zhang Shisan glared, “When there’s work to be done, the disciple must take responsibility. If you don’t do it, who will? Actually, it’s not that hard, not much harder than drawing talismans. Come on, I’ll teach you the basics. As for the details, you’ll have to figure them out yourself.”
With that, Zhang Shisan began teaching Mei Qing the method of healing. Mei Qing listened carefully, while Bi Zhen’s eyes grew wider and wider, almost popping out of her head.
“Master, can this really work?” After the lesson, while Mei Qing was digesting the knowledge, Bi Zhen pulled Zhang aside and whispered.
“Of course it can,” Zhang replied with a sinister chuckle, “Sometimes unorthodox methods cure serious illnesses. Just wait and see. If it works, that dumb kid Mei Qing will gain quite a bit from it!”
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