Sword drawn from the constellations, poison as its edge.

Chapter 247 The Troubles Resurface
Jiang Mingzhe had been entrusted by Li Qiushui to find Xue Muhua as well.

However, the timing was wrong when the old woman suddenly appeared. Now that everything was settled, he thought that the Eight Friends of Hangu had also left, and he was secretly disappointed. Unexpectedly, although the Eight People were not highly skilled, they were bold and still lingered here. How could he let them go easily?
Taking advantage of the conversation started by Azi, they first used words to keep the eight people in suspense.

Hearing Xue Muhua boast about his superb medical skills, Jiang Mingzhe said indifferently, "Medical skills are of great use, but unfortunately you are plagued by inner demons and only treat martial artists with superb skills. It is truly a waste of your talents."

He added, “If I were you, I would dedicate myself to researching medicines and creating medicines for all kinds of ailments, just like the various elixirs and powders used by different schools of thought. If I achieve success, the people of the world can follow the clues and be spared the suffering of quack doctors. This merit is beyond the reach of even Hua Tuo and Bian Que.”

Kang Guangling exclaimed with delight, "Wow! Fifth Brother, this method is brilliant!"

Xue Muhua said with a wry smile, "Brother, nowadays when I treat patients, I need them to teach me a unique skill as payment. If I am still alive after I have avenged my sect, then I will try to do this."

Jiang Mingzhe shook his head and said, "Martial arts depend on talent. For example, the Dragon Subduing Palm Technique is invincible in the hands of my elder brother Xiao Feng. If you learn it, can you be half as good as him? Besides, techniques are just branches and leaves, while internal strength is the foundation. The so-called ultimate moves that others pass on to you are all just techniques. If you can't learn advanced internal strength, it will all be in vain."

Xue Muhua retorted, "You're Old Monster Ding's disciple. All you're saying is that you want us to give up on revenge."

Jiang Mingzhe went around in circles, all for the sake of this one sentence.

He couldn't help but laugh out loud, but deliberately said, "You eight have been clamoring for revenge every day, and you've practiced martial arts for half your lives, yet you can't even beat me. How are you going to take revenge?"

Azi chimed in, "That's right, it's all because you're useless. If you had the ability to take revenge, hmph, with Da Shengjiang assisting you, I would have been the leader of the Xingxiu Sect long ago!"

She spoke with such confidence that the Eight Friends of Hangu Pass exchanged glances and thought to themselves: Old Monster Ding betrayed his master and ancestors, and the disciples he taught were all such unrighteous and rebellious people. Perhaps they could be used by us.

Jiang Mingzhe couldn't help but glance at Azi, his eyes full of admiration.

I thought to myself that my senior sister is getting smarter and smarter. Originally, the disciples of the Xingxiu Sect and the Eight Friends of Hangu were natural enemies. If I wanted to use them, I could only do so by subtly inducing them. I didn't expect that her seemingly unintentional words would immediately break down the barriers and give me a chance to use my plan!
He laughed and said, "It's a pity they're not capable. Alas, our Xingxiu Sect is actually derived from the Xiaoyao Sect. The Xiaoyao Sect has endless divine skills and a plethora of unique techniques, but I don't know why those eight of them couldn't even get a single superior internal skill."

Xue Muhua was furious and shouted, "If that's the case, then the Northern Darkness Divine Art you practice is the supreme technique of our sect. If you are willing to pass it on to me, we will surely succeed in our revenge. At that time, you can become your sect leaders, and we brothers can use our strengths to do something beneficial for the people of the world after we have gone to fight a great enemy."

Jiang Mingzhe was overjoyed upon hearing this, thinking to himself that this guy had fallen right into his trap!
With a sincere expression on his face, he said, "Since you are disciples of the Free and Unfettered Sect, I will not hide anything from you. This Northern Darkness Divine Art actually has an extremely difficult hurdle, which is to dispel one's original cultivation method. The process is extremely dangerous. When I first obtained the manual, I did not dare to practice it. It was only later, when my sworn brother was poisoned, that I accidentally triggered this skill while absorbing the poison for him. We both had to risk our lives to finally master it. If you do not believe me, go back and ask your master."

In fact, Su Xinghe had mentioned the difficulty of mastering the Northern Darkness Technique once before, saying that his ancestor had a divine skill that was extremely dangerous. Otherwise, if he had mastered it, why would he have feared Ding Chunqiu?

The Eight Friends of Hangu Pass held their master in the highest esteem, knowing that his talent far surpassed their own. Therefore, when Su Xinghe said it was difficult, all eight of them believed him without a doubt.

But then Jiang Mingzhe said, "However, your idea of ​​learning advanced internal skills is indeed correct. Hmm, there is a Lesser Formless Skill. I wonder if you have heard of it?"

Xue Muhua was taken aback and quickly said, "How could I not have heard of Grandmaster Li's unique skills? But Grandmaster Li and Old Monster Ding conspired to kill our master, so how could he have passed on his skills to us?"

Jiang Mingzhe laughed and said, "We were on the second floor just now when Tianshan Tonglao broke through the window and left. Did you see her?"

Ba You was taken aback, wondering how the topic had suddenly shifted.

However, he nodded to indicate that he had seen her. Jiang Mingzhe pressed further, "Did you hear what she said?"

The eight friends looked at each other in bewilderment. Gou Du tentatively asked, "I think I heard my grandmaster cursing something about green hats, sluts, and sluts."

Jiang Mingzhe said, "That's right. Just now upstairs, a big secret was revealed: your grandmaster had a younger sister who was also in a relationship with your grandmaster. When Tong Lao heard this, she was furious and left. Your grandmaster harmed your grandmaster, but his sister, your junior grandmaster, was deeply in love with your grandmaster. Because of this, your grandmaster disfigured her face. She was once a stunning beauty, but now she's become an ugly monster."

Azhu and Abi were taken aback. They were also upstairs, so why did they hear different things? The two exchanged a glance, not daring to expose the truth. Firstly, they didn't want to reveal the Murong family's shameful secrets, and secondly, they weren't sure if Li Xinghe's face had really been damaged by Li Qiushui.

The eight friends stared wide-eyed, and Xue Muhua was the first to realize something: "Oh, you mean that my junior grandmaster's face has been disfigured and she also knows the Lesser Formless Skill. If we can heal her face, then perhaps she will be willing to pass on this skill to me?"

Jiang Mingzhe praised, "As expected of a divine doctor, he guessed it right away."

Xue Muhua became excited: "I wonder how badly my junior grandmaster's appearance has been damaged?"

Jiang Mingzhe then described the extent of Li Qiushui's disfigurement.

Upon hearing this, Xue Muhua frowned deeply and exclaimed, "I am not a god. Even if I carefully rub and polish such old wounds with gold and jade powder, it can only slightly improve them. How can it be completely restored to its original state?"

Jiang Mingzhe laughed heartily: "Don't say it can't be cured yet, let me explain in detail..."

He then recounted in detail the treatment plan he had discussed with Li Qiushui.

Xue Muhua listened more and more attentively, his brows gradually relaxing. When he heard the last part, he exclaimed in surprise, "This idea is truly brilliant! It has the spirit of Hua Tuo's brain surgery to treat diseases. If we follow this approach, we will surely be able to cure our junior grandmaster!"

He bowed deeply and said with great interest, "Strictly speaking, you are still our junior brother. However, you and your master are both evil demons. It is unexpected that you would devise such a plan for us. No wonder you can say such a thing, asking the eight of us to do something beneficial to the people."

Jiang Mingzhe laughed and said, "Those who know me say I am worried, those who don't know me ask what I seek. For example, this time I made a big scene at Shaolin Temple to seek justice for my sworn brother and to expose the evil deeds of Monk Xuanci in colluding with Ye Erniang, so that righteousness would last in the martial arts world. But in the eyes of others, I am afraid they will only think that I am unruly and ferocious."

Xue Muhua and the others exchanged glances, thinking that the phrase "unruly and ruthless" was indeed entirely accurate.

However, they were currently preoccupied with the Lesser Formless Skill and dared not reveal it. Xue Muhua smiled and said, "That's right, that's right. By the way, I wonder where and how Junior Uncle-Master intends to find him?"

Jiang Mingzhe said, "I have already told her about this medical plan. She will go to find the silkworm silk herself and then come to find me. I am going to Yanmen Pass to pay respects to my elder brother's deceased mother. Fellow disciples, you may come with me. I think it will not be long before our junior grandmaster arrives."

The eight people exchanged glances and said cautiously, "In that case, the eight of us will go with you."

Once everyone agreed, Jiang Mingzhe decided to go to Dengfeng first to borrow some horses from the Murong family's jewelry store to continue the journey.

By the time they arrived, it was already afternoon. Back at Longyuan Treasure Shop, they saw Wang Yuyan stagger out, grabbing Jiang Mingzhe and crying, "My mother was captured by a short woman! Young Master Duan's father tried to rescue her, but he was captured too!"

(End of this chapter)