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Elder Li is a highly skilled physician in the Seven Killings Pavilion; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him a divine doctor.

He was once the old master's confidant and a ghost doctor who had disappeared from the martial arts world, but for some reason he joined the Seven Kill Pavilion.

Later, the old pavilion master passed the position to his master, Xiao Yi.

Elder Li, following the late Pavilion Master's last wish, pledged allegiance to Xiao Yi, the new Pavilion Master.

It was precisely because of this that Elder Li discovered Xiao Yi had been poisoned by the Heart-Eating Poison; otherwise, Xiao Yi would have died inexplicably without anyone knowing why.

Xiao Yi appointed him as Elder Li, the highest rank besides the Pavilion Master.

Firstly, it was to conceal his former identity as a ghost doctor; secondly, it was to give him real power and to demonstrate sufficient trust in him.

Aside from the old pavilion master, only he and his master knew about Elder Li's extraordinary medical skills.

If even Elder Li is at a loss, then there's no need to say anything about the others.

So Qingfeng went out of his way to massage the old man's back.

"It's not your fault. His poison is sensitive to both cold and heat. He can't be in too cold or too hot for a long time, and alternating between cold and heat is even worse."

Otherwise, the poison will take effect and devour his heart, leading to his death!

I already told you all this, so how have you been taking care of the Pavilion Master?

Elder Li cursed again.

"this……

Elder Li...

It happened so suddenly, everyone was crowded together, I didn't have time to pay attention.

They've been searching for this person for a whole day and night, soaked to the bone, their clothes constantly getting wet and then drying again, and they still haven't had a chance...

King Cheng launched another surprise attack in the middle of the night, followed by another fierce battle, leaving him drenched in sweat.

Who knew that no sooner had that matter been settled than the master went to find someone else...

I couldn't defend against it either...

Why………"

Qingfeng explained.

"Never mind, you can't be entirely blamed for this."

I understand the Pavilion Master's temperament.

However, the fact that the Pavilion Master cares so much about that little girl is probably not a good thing.

Keep an eye on things.

Men must never let their personal feelings interfere with their pursuit of great things!

This is a major taboo!

Elder Li said coldly.

The Pavilion Master is always composed and wouldn't act so recklessly. This little girl is truly remarkable.

"Elder Li, you've misunderstood. Master wouldn't do that."

This time it's mainly because...

"Let's not dwell on that for now. Tell me, is there any way to cure Master of the Heart-Eating Poison?"

Qingfeng quickly explained, then hurriedly changed the subject.

"It's not that there's no way to detoxify; I have already developed an antidote."

Only 49 kinds of herbs need to be ground into powder and taken over three days to completely cure the heart-devouring poison in the body.

However, two of the forty-nine medicinal ingredients are extremely difficult to find.

Elder Li looked troubled and shook his head.

"Elder Li, just tell me which two herbs you need, and I'll go through fire and water to get them for you."

Upon hearing that there was a prescription for the antidote, Qingfeng's eyes lit up instantly.

At least there's still hope!

Unlike before, when there was no antidote available.

"Oh well, I might as well tell you."

Tian Shan snow lotus, and even thousand-year-old ginseng!

These two items are probably extremely rare even for royalty...

I've heard that the old emperor had a thousand-year-old ginseng, but I've never heard of Tian Shan snow lotus anywhere...

This plant grows on the summit of a snow-capped mountain and only blooms once every hundred years.

That place is extremely cold; even martial artists with profound internal strength might not be able to withstand it.

They wouldn't be able to climb to the top of that snow-capped mountain; they'd probably freeze to death halfway up.

"What's the point of telling you?"

Elder Li shook his head, feeling that either of them was too difficult to obtain.

Both of these are life-saving medicines.

Tian Shan snow lotus is practically impossible to find; it's extremely rare and highly sought after, with a price but no market.

Although the old emperor possessed a thousand-year-old ginseng, it was impossible for him to obtain it.

Elder Li sighed deeply again and shook his head.

Qingfeng also fell into deep thought; he couldn't get any of them...

"Elder Li, these two things seem harder than climbing to heaven. Can't we use other medicines instead?"

That's simply impossible...

A thousand-year-old ginseng is manageable; at worst, we can just steal it from the palace.

But the Tianshan snow lotus—not only is it impossible to reach the summit of that snow-capped mountain, but even if you did, you might not encounter it in bloom!

"Fortunately, there's still a year left, there's always a chance..."

Don't worry too much...

Perhaps the Pavilion Master is blessed with good fortune and will have some extraordinary encounters; he might even meet a divine physician more skilled than myself who can cure the poison.

Elder Li knew that the two of them had a relationship as close as brothers.

No one wants to see their brother waiting to die.

I patted him on the shoulder and said a few words of comfort.

Xiao Yi slowly opened his eyes, his gaze somewhat unfocused, sweeping across the room before finally settling on Qingfeng. His voice was hoarse: "Cough cough cough..."

How could I...

You're back?

He remembers feeling alternating sensations of cold and heat throughout his body, trembling violently, and soon his vision went black and he lost consciousness.

He realized that the poison in his body had taken effect, but he had already used up all the disinfectant pills he had on him.

"Greetings, Lord Lord!"

Xiao Yi only noticed that besides Qingfeng, there was an old man in the room when he heard the sound.

"Elder Li..."

"Master, your poison has flared up, so I carried you back."

Then I'll send a message to Elder Li to give you acupuncture.

Upon seeing that his master had woken up, Qingfeng immediately stepped forward to report.

Xiao Yi understood that Elder Li had saved his life this time.

"Master, please don't act impulsively next time. Always prioritize your own health."

You're not the only one who wants to be the head of this pavilion.

Elder Chang has always been eyeing your position covetously!

Elder Li thought to himself that even if the Pavilion Master blamed him, he would still speak up.

"Thank you for your concern, Elder Li. It's been a lot of work for you to make this trip."

Elder Li will need to put in more effort regarding matters within the Seven Killings Pavilion.

"I've already had someone keeping an eye on Elder Chang. If he makes any moves, we can deal with him discreetly."

Elder Li was not only a highly skilled physician, but also a capable assistant left to him by the old master.

Moreover, this person is loyal and reliable.

"Yes, I will follow the arrangements of the Pavilion Master."

Today, I have already suppressed the toxicity of your medicine with silver needles.

You must not alternate between hot and cold again, otherwise if the poison flares up too often, even I, an old man, will be powerless to save you.

You should rest well these two days, don't think about anything, and don't do anything.

The Pavilion Master should listen to his subordinates on this point.

And Master, you must not let your personal feelings get in the way...

Elder Li disregarded all other considerations and bluntly warned him.

"I understand. I'm all better now. Elder Li, you should go back first."

By the way, do you still have any antidote pills?

I've already finished what you gave me last time.

Xiao Yi asked with a smile.

That thing can save your life at any time; you can take it whenever you feel something is wrong.

This time, he fainted because he ran out of antidote pills.

"I brought it to you. Use it sparingly. This antidote pill used up a lot of my good medicinal herbs."

Elder Li took out a porcelain bottle from his pocket and handed it to Xiao Yi. The next second, he made a move and knocked the man unconscious.

"Elder Li, why did you knock the master unconscious?"

Qingfeng, standing to the side, asked, puzzled.

"If I don't knock him out, he'll just go out and look for someone else after I leave."

I still need to give him acupuncture twice more. Now let him get some sleep.

You can arrange for someone else to find the person.

I will come back to give him acupuncture at this time tomorrow.

You've been keeping a close eye on him.

Elder Li glanced at Xiao Yi, who had fainted again, and said...

Get a good night's sleep!

Qingfeng finally understood, and gave a thumbs up, "You're really amazing, old man. Don't worry, I'll take good care of my master."

Elder Li nodded and placed the bottle of antidote pills on Xiao Yi's bedside table.

Then he turned around and disappeared instantly.

"Elder Li's lightness skill is truly astounding!"

Qingfeng was speechless with astonishment.

On the other side, at the foot of Tiger Head Village, in King Cheng's camp, Xie Jingxing was already furious.

"Liu Wei, who gave you the audacity to knock me unconscious?"

Liu Wei knelt on the ground, receiving the whip, seemingly knowing that he was about to receive this flogging.