Douluo Continent: You become gods, I become immortals

Chapter 60: Hope for a Resurgence!

Meanwhile, in the small courtyard in the orange grove.

As the last wisp of reversing life energy slowly receded from Zhang Qingxuan's fingertips, Jin Ting's first treatment finally came to an end.

"Alright, I've mostly repaired the meridians that were ruptured by the backlash of your martial spirit."

Zhang Qingxuan gently shook his slightly numb fingers and casually said, "The rest are just some minor finishing touches."

"After you get back, remember to use plenty of high-quality whale glue to strengthen your physique. Then come back for another treatment, and you'll be fully recovered in less than half a month."

Jin Ting tried circulating her soul power, and the meridians that were originally stinging like they were being cut by a knife suddenly became warm and smooth. She was extremely shocked.

To some extent, Jin Ting's martial spirit backlash was even more dangerous than what Shui Qingxue had suffered.

If it weren't for the Golden Crocodile's willingness to spare no expense and periodically summon the continent's top healing-type soul masters to prolong her life, she would probably have died on the way with her frail body, let alone survived until now.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Qingxuan, for saving my life!" Jin Ting didn't dare to be negligent. She struggled to sit up straight and respectfully performed a deep bow.

"No need for formalities, don't be so polite."

Zhang Qingxuan waved his hand casually, as if he had just done a trivial little thing.

"Besides, didn't your father already go and raise 'medical expenses' for me? We're even."

As soon as he finished speaking, he seemed to suddenly remember something, raised an eyebrow, and looked Jin Ting up and down. Good—

Qi asked, "By the way, although I observe that your internal energy is disordered, there's a strange sense of weakness about it. Has your martial spirit degenerated?"

Jin Ting was stunned for a moment, but then she didn't hide anything and told Zhang Qingxuan about the tragic situation when her martial soul awakened and all the subsequent events.

"Do you have any specific ideas about absorbing spirit rings in the future?" Zhang Qingxuan asked thoughtfully, stroking his chin.

Upon hearing this, Jin Ting's face showed a hint of helplessness and dependence. She shook her head and said, "I don't have any special ideas. These things are usually arranged by my father. Wherever he takes us, we hunt what he takes."

"Tsk, that's so boring." Zhang Qingxuan's lips curled into a playful smile.

"How about I give you a few suggestions? Give them a try!"

"Then thank you very much, Mr. Qingxuan, for your guidance!" Jin Ting accepted the kindness without hesitation.

She knew that the seemingly lazy young man in front of her had probably already reached a state of unparalleled skill in medicine.

"You trust me that much?" Zhang Qingxuan looked at her with a half-smile.

"Aren't you afraid I'll give you a few useless soul rings, ruining your life so badly you can never stand up again?"

Jin Ting raised her head, her beautiful eyes clear.

"Sir, you jest. If there were any problems with your suggestion, my father's discerning eye would naturally see through it at a glance. Moreover—"

She paused, her voice softening slightly, yet carrying an inexplicable certainty: "And I believe the gentleman wouldn't do that."

"Putting aside the fact that Sister Yingxue and I are friends, just considering how much effort you put into saving me today, even resorting to such high-level methods, surely you wouldn't betray me at the last minute?"

Looking at the clever and intelligent girl in front of him, Zhang Qingxuan couldn't help but think of his younger sister who only knew how to eat and drink and whose cultivation required constant prompting.

It's so frustrating to compare yourself to others! How come other people's little sisters are so well-behaved and sensible? They're not only knowledgeable and reasonable but also understanding.

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[And look at my silly girl, she's always doing nothing productive. Even when she's forced to cultivate, she only practices sporadically. She's practically here to collect a debt!]

Thinking of his younger sister, who always made him both angry and loving, Zhang Qingxuan sighed helplessly, his tone carrying a hint of a father's heartache: "You are much better than my sister. That girl spends a large part of her cultivation time every day slacking off and being lazy."

"Mr. Qingxuan, please don't say that," Jin Ting quickly defended her friend, her tone very tactful.

"Sister Yingxue is usually a very kind and good-hearted person. Except for—except for being a little bit rough when sparring with others, she is really impeccable."

As soon as she finished speaking, countless images flashed through her mind of the Spirit Hall's prodigies who had been beaten black and blue by Li Yingxue, crying and screaming for their parents. It was as if they collectively let out a silent cry: "A little bit rough? I'd say a billion times rougher! That girl had absolutely no mercy; she practically killed us on the spot!"

Of course, Jin Ting only dared to complain to herself in her heart, and would never dare to say these things out loud.

"Hehe." Zhang Qingxuan chuckled twice, then said nothing more. He picked up a brush from the table and quickly sketched a few lines on a specially made parchment before handing over the list.

"Here, this is a list of suggestions for you."

"If you absorb soul rings in this way, even if you start later than others, you can go further than them in the future."

Jin Ting took the list with both hands and quickly scanned it.

However, after only a few glances, her expression froze, her small mouth slightly agape, revealing an expression of disbelief.

The list was not filled with common hundred- or thousand-year-old soul beasts, but rather with terrifying beings such as the "Ten-Thousand-Year Golden Rhinoceros", the "Mutated Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear", the "Ancient Species Golden Scale Crocodile King", and even the "Vajra Suanni with a thin dragon bloodline".

"Sir—most of the spirit beasts on this land are either on the verge of extinction or inhabit extremely dangerous wastelands. Are you joking with me?"

Jin Ting's voice trembled slightly.

Zhang Qingxuan waved his hand dismissively, saying in an extremely relaxed tone, "Anyway, you're already so far behind your peers, what's there to be afraid of? Fortune favors the bold!"

"Moreover—" A sly glint flashed in his eyes.

"Maybe if you absorb spirit rings from the spirit beasts on this list, you can not only catch up, but even trample those so-called geniuses underfoot?"

Jin Ting fell silent.

She recalled the incredibly profound defensive formation and healing methods she had just witnessed, and also thought about the bits and pieces of information she had heard from Li Yingxue about Zhang Qingxuan.

This Mr. Qingxuan is definitely not simple. My illness is practically incurable; even the elders of the Spirit Hall are helpless, yet he managed to forcibly change my fate.

[These methods likely surpass even the highest level of worship in some aspects.]

[If that's the case, then the spirit beasts on this list must be specifically targeting me.]

[Perhaps—this really is my only chance to change my fate?]

Thinking of this, Jin Ting took a deep breath, and her previously hesitant gaze gradually became firm.

She carefully folded the list and hid it close to her body.