The most secure job in Dajin

Chapter 322, Each Hanging Strike is Stronger Than the Last.
The middle-aged general was a centurion under Chu Junling, the Right General of the Demon Suppression Army, and his name was Lu Lifeng.

Lu Lifeng had already experienced Hua Changxi's arrogance before. As soon as he arrived with the white-haired, youthful-looking cultivator, he immediately revealed his identity: "This is Duke Cheng'en—Duke Zhu."

Hua Changxi also knew a bit about the royal family. The current empress's surname was Wu, and the Duke Cheng'en in front of her was surnamed Zhu. It seemed that they were related to the empress dowager's family.

The Empress Dowager's family member is a Duke, whose status is quite noble. How could he be in this place?

He was also seriously injured!
Hua Changxi glanced at Duke Zhu. The Duke's injuries were not optimistic. He had a metal spiritual root, but his spiritual root and dantian were filled with rich fire spiritual energy.

You should know that fire overcomes metal!
"Thank you for your trouble, Peak Master Hua."

Compared to Lu Lifeng's previous attitude, Duke Zhu was quite amiable and approachable.

Hua Changxi smiled and said, "You're too kind, Duke."

Just when everyone else thought Hua Changxi was about to begin treating Duke Zhu, her gaze swept past Duke Zhu and looked at the injured patients behind him, her face showing difficulty.

"We are honored by the Duke's high regard, but everything is about first come, first served. They have been waiting in line for a long time."

After saying that, Hua Changxi said no more and just smiled at Duke Zhu.

True approachability doesn't mean harming others for your own benefit. A person's image is easy to fake, but true character is revealed in actions.

"Hua Changxi, don't go too far!"

Before Duke Zhu could react, Lu Lifeng couldn't take it anymore and roared at Hua Changxi.

Hua Changxi glanced at him, too lazy to even speak to him, and then continued to smile at Duke Zhu.

Duke Zhu was also looking at Hua Changxi. Although he had a friendly smile on his face, he made no attempt to hide the scrutiny and inquiry in his eyes. After a long silence, he suddenly smiled and said, "First come, first served. It's also the rule for Peak Master Hua to save people."

Hua Changxi shook his head: "It depends on the severity of the illness."

Duke Zhu's eyes flickered: "So, Peak Master Hua thinks my injuries aren't serious?"

Hua Changxi nodded affirmatively: "Yes."

She could clearly 'see' a large amount of fire spiritual energy raging within Duke Zhu's body. However, under the rampage of the fire spiritual energy, Duke Zhu's spiritual root was being torn apart and repaired at the same time.

The reason for this situation must be that he has consumed some extraordinary rare and precious herbs.

Next, above his dantian, floated a cube-shaped jade seal, surrounded by precious light, powerfully suppressing the surging dantian qi below.

At this moment, Duke Zhu may be feeling very unwell, but he is definitely not in mortal danger.

Hua Changxi was still thinking that the fact that such a dense fire spiritual energy could invade the body of Duke Zhu was definitely not something that could be done by human power. It was most likely related to the explosion of the protective array of the Weapon Saint Palace.

Besides the people from the Asura Sect, it is estimated that powerful figures were also involved in the disaster that the Weapon Saint Palace suffered this time.

Since the Duke of Zhu was a relative of the Empress Dowager, it can be inferred that the royal family must also be among them.

Upon thinking this, a hint of sarcasm flashed across Hua Changxi's eyes.

Previously, when the four holy lands recruited disciples and cultivators from other places came to the capital, the imperial family made it seem as if the capital would be thrown into turmoil by the influx of cultivators from other places.

But what about the facts?

After the cultivators from other places entered the capital, things were peaceful. On the contrary, it was the powerful and wealthy people in the capital who caused chaos in the Artifact Saint Palace, resulting in countless casualties and displacement.

Duke Zhu felt that Prince Shou's assessment of Hua Changxi was correct—that he was disregarding moral principles and had no regard for others—and suddenly couldn't help but laugh out loud: "You haven't even treated him yet, and you already know about my injuries?"

Hua Changxi's smile remained unchanged: "Observation, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation are the basic skills of a physician."

Upon hearing this, Duke Zhu's expression changed, his smile faded, and he remained silent.

Hua Changxi also knew that with Duke Zhu here, even if he gave way to the people behind him, they probably wouldn't dare to actually bypass him and seek medical treatment first. He added, "The reason why Danyuan Peak doesn't treat Nascent Soul cultivators is firstly because they believe that Nascent Soul cultivators have the ability to protect themselves, and secondly because none of the disciples of Danyuan Peak, including myself, can refine fourth-grade pills."

"All I can do is diagnose the illness and prescribe treatments; I'm willing but unable to do anything about it."

Duke Zhu laughed: "Everyone says that Peak Master Hua's alchemy skills are superb, yet you say you can't refine a fourth-grade pill? Are you joking?"

Hua Changxi looked at him and said, "If you know it, you know it; if you don't, you don't."

Seeing that her expression was serious and not feigned, Duke Zhu frowned slightly. Then, abandoning his amiable demeanor, he sat down directly.

"Please, Peak Master Hua, treat my son. If you can be quick, the people behind won't have to wait too long."

He wanted to see if Hua Changxi truly showed no respect for the royal family.

Hua Changxi looked at him and said, "No treatment is needed."

Upon hearing this, the Duke's face darkened, and Lu Lifeng immediately assumed a posture ready to take action at any moment.

Just as those around him gasped in shock, Hua Changxi continued, "The Duke's body is rife with fire elemental energy, yet he possesses a metal elemental root, and fire overcomes metal." Having his injury exposed, the Duke's anger vanished, and he looked at Hua Changxi with some surprise: "You only glanced at me, and you already know my injuries?"

Hua Changxi: "As I said, observation, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation are the basic skills of a doctor."

Duke Zhu fell silent: "Then, according to Peak Master Yihua, is there any way to cure my injuries completely?"

Hua Changxi: "If you ask me, Duke, you should just give up your cultivation."

Upon hearing this, Duke Zhu's face darkened again.

Lu Lifeng pointed directly at Hua Changxi and rebuked her: "Hua Changxi, what are you plotting to harm the Duke?"

Hua Changxi didn't even glance at Lu Lifeng, but said to Duke Zhu, "If you come seeking medical help but don't trust doctors, then you shouldn't have come in the first place."

"My lord, I am truly unable to help with your injuries. You should seek help from someone more capable."

Duke Zhu remained silent for a moment, then stood up.

Just as Hua Changxi thought he and Lu Lifeng were about to leave, the sound of fierce fighting suddenly came from the direction of the Demon Suppression Army camp.

"not good!"

Both Duke Zhu and Lu Lifeng changed color at the same time, and then flew towards the Demon Suppression Army camp one after the other.

"What happened?"

The crowd looked at each other in bewilderment. Hua Changxi frowned as well, but since it concerned the Demon Suppression Army, she didn't intend to watch the spectacle.

However, the next moment, she saw Jingliao and Yan Zhenzhen flying rapidly in that direction along with several monks.

Upon seeing this, Hua Changxi realized something was wrong, told the injured patient who had come for treatment, and quickly followed.

When she arrived at the scene of the fight, several monks were already suspended in mid-air, their mouths constantly closing, and the Buddhist chants they uttered had a strange penetrating power, like a heavy boulder pressing down on one's head, making one's mind tremble.

The Nascent Soul cultivators who were previously engaged in fierce battle, now subdued by the Demon Suppression Army, have gradually calmed down, and the crimson color in their eyes is slowly fading.

Eyes were bloodshot
This is a sign of demonic possession!

Hua Changxi looked closely and indeed saw that the nascent souls above the dantian and qi sea of ​​those suppressed cultivators were burning with vigorous black flames.

"How did you come?"

Jing was chanting incantations when Yan Zhenzhen saw Hua Changxi and walked over.

Hua Changxi looked at her and said, "I saw you coming, so I followed you." She paused, then added, "Do you know who they are?"

Yan Zhenzhen's eyes flickered, and she transmitted her voice: "The protective array of the Weapon Saint Palace was destroyed by this group of people. The royal family dispatched eight people, the eight ducal mansions each sent two people, and all the marquis and earl mansions in the capital sent a total of thirty people."

Hua Changxi quickly looked around at the people present. Apart from the Demon Suppression Army and the monks Jingliao, there were more than thirty Nascent Soul Realm cultivators present.

"The quantity is wrong?"

Yan Zhenzhen scoffed: "You don't actually think that just because the protective array of the Weapon Saint Palace was destroyed, no one will die, do you? It's said that more than twenty Nascent Soul cultivators died."

Hua Changxi was silent for a moment: "The royal family and powerful aristocratic families have such profound foundations that they have cultivated so many Nascent Soul cultivators."

Yan Zhenzhen: "Before the great battle at Wuzhi Mountain, the resurgence of spiritual energy was kept secret. The royal family and powerful noble families almost monopolized all cultivation resources and places. How could their foundation not be profound?"

There was a pause.

Do you know about the Kunlun Secret Realm?

Hua Changxi shook his head.

Yan Zhenzhen: "When the Kunlun Secret Realm first appeared, the royal family and many powerful and noble families sent a lot of people in. It is said that the cultivation in the secret realm is several times that of the cultivation outside."

"Not long ago, the master of the Star Gazing Tower divined that the Kunlun Secret Realm would soon open again. It is estimated that many of the cultivators who went in back then will have advanced to the Spirit Platform Realm when they come out."

Hua Changxi was truly astonished: "Is it really that exaggerated? Isn't cultivation difficult? Doesn't it require a certain mental state?"

Yan Zhenzhen looked at her: "What kind of place is Kunlun Mountain? It is a sacred place for cultivation and enlightenment. In the Kunlun Secret Realm, there is a Lingtai Fangcun Mountain, which is specially used to help cultivators open their spiritual platforms. My master told me that if I cannot open my spiritual platform for a long time, he will send me to the Kunlun Secret Realm."

Hua Changxi didn't know what expression to make. She thought she was already someone who had cheated her way to the top, but she never expected that others were no less capable.

Controlling information asymmetry and seizing scarce resources can both be considered cheating.

Her advantage came from the Shennong Cauldron. Looking back now, the Shennong Cauldron only allowed her to inherit a complete alchemy system and improve her alchemy skills. Compared to other advantages, it didn't actually offer much of a benefit.

(End of this chapter)