97: Chapter 97 Soul Nourishing Technique

The streets of Yingshui City were bustling with people, with all kinds of Cultivators moving back and forth. The air was filled with a faint scent of Spiritual Qi and Medicinal Pill. Li Qing walked slowly toward the Wei Family Medical Hall with steady steps, and wherever he passed, Cultivators would cast sidelong glances and step aside.

Taking on five Qi Refining Peak Cultivators from the Gao Family single-handedly, and defeating the veteran Qi Refining Perfection expert Gao Quan in a single move—this display of strength had already caused a stir in the circle of Loose Cultivators in Yingshui City. Everyone looked at Li Qing with nothing but admiration in their eyes.

Just as Li Qing arrived at the entrance of the medical hall, he saw a woman dressed in a light cyan dress standing quietly before the door. With her upright posture and clear, beautiful features, she was none other than Divine Doctor Wei's head Disciple, Xue Ying.

Xue Ying had been waiting there for a long time. When she saw Li Qing, a flash of intense surprise instantly crossed her eyes, and her heart was churned with turbulent waves.

When they last parted, this Loose Cultivator was only at Qi Refining Level 8. Never in her wildest dreams would she have expected that in two years, not only would his Cultivation level have broken through to Qi Refining Peak, but his strength would be so terrifying.

No wonder he could make Fairy Luoshui look at him with new eyes!

Xue Ying composed herself and stepped forward quickly. She cupped her hands in a salute toward Li Qing, her tone carrying a touch of courtesy and respect, and said, "Fellow Daoist Li, I trust you have been well since we last met!"

Seeing this, Li Qing hurriedly cupped his hands to return the salute, his expression peaceful and devoid of any arrogance.

"Fellow Daoist Xue, greetings."

Watching Li Qing's calm demeanor, Xue Ying felt an extra measure of approval. To possess such strength yet remain neither arrogant nor impetuous was truly rare.

She said no more and stepped aside, gesturing an invitation, and said, "Fellow Daoist Li, my Master has been waiting in the courtyard for a long time. Let us go in."

After speaking, Xue Ying led the way, bringing Li Qing into the Wei Family Medical Hall.

The medical hall was very lively; the front hall was filled with Cultivators who had come to seek treatment or heal injuries, and many Disciples of the Wei Family Medical Hall were busy running back and forth, tending to the patients.

The once noisy medical hall instantly quieted down the moment Li Qing walked in.

Whether they were Disciples of the medical hall or Loose Cultivators seeking treatment, everyone looked at Li Qing in unison, their eyes full of admiration and worship.

They had all heard about Li Qing's battle against the Gao Family members not long ago, and some had even witnessed it with their own eyes. They admired such a powerful Loose Cultivator like Li Qing who did not bully others with his strength from the bottom of their hearts.

Many secretly nodded at Li Qing in greeting, and Li Qing nodded slightly in return, acknowledging them one by one. He followed Xue Ying through the front hall and headed toward the quiet courtyard in the backyard where Divine Doctor Wei resided.

Only Su Yan looked at Li Qing with a constipated expression, his face gloomy!

The backyard was completely different from the clamor of the front hall; it was exceptionally quiet and secluded, planted with many Spiritual Plants and Spirit Medicines. A faint medicinal fragrance drifted in the air, making one feel relaxed and comfortable.

Xue Ying led Li Qing to the door of an old-fashioned wooden house, stopped, raised her hand to knock gently, and said in a clear voice, "Master, Fellow Daoist Li has arrived."

"Let him come in."

A gentle yet slightly authoritative voice came from inside the room; it was none other than Divine Doctor Wei.

Xue Ying pushed open the door and signaled for Li Qing to enter, while she remained outside, not going in with him.

Li Qing straightened his clothes and stepped into the room. He saw that the room was simply furnished, with a wooden table, a few chairs, and several medicine cabinets placed in the corner. The air was filled with a rich scent of herbs. An old man with white hair and beard and a kind face was sitting upright on a wooden chair, his eyes bright and piercing; it was Divine Doctor Wei.

Li Qing did not dare to be negligent and hurriedly stepped forward, bowing deeply to Divine Doctor Wei. He said with a sincere tone, "Junior Li Qing thanks Divine Doctor Wei for saving me. If not for the Divine Doctor's intervention today, the grievances between Junior and the Gao Family and Sun Family would certainly not have been resolved so easily. I will keep this kindness in my heart."

He knew very well that the Gao Family and the Sun Family were both large families in Yingshui City with vast influence. Even though he had defeated Gao Quan, if the two families were to retaliate regardless of the cost, he, being alone, would eventually fall into great trouble and might even find it difficult to gain a foothold in Yingshui City. It was precisely because Divine Doctor Wei had stepped in to mediate that the two families had temporarily ceased their efforts, and he had to accept this favor.

Divine Doctor Wei raised his hand in a gentle gesture, and a wave of mild Spiritual Qi supported Li Qing, causing him to straighten up. The old man smiled slightly and said slowly, "Young friend, there is no need for such formalities. You act in an upright manner and are not someone who stirs up trouble. The Gao Family and the Sun Family bullied others with their power and were in the wrong to begin with; I was merely acting as a peacemaker."

Immediately after, Divine Doctor Wei put away his smile, became serious, and told Li Qing in detail about the agreement he had negotiated with the Gao Family and the Sun Family.

Li Qing suddenly realized; so there was this matter in between.

"Xuanbing Secret Realm? mysterious ice flower?"

Hearing this, Li Qing's heart stirred slightly, and he unconsciously murmured the name.

Although he was not an Alchemist and rarely came into contact with rare herbs, he had long heard of the great name of the mysterious ice flower like thunder.

This mysterious ice flower was no ordinary Spiritual Plant; it was the most core and important herb for refining the foundation establishment pill. The foundation establishment pill was the key Medicinal Pill for Qi Refining Cultivators to impact the Foundation Establishment Realm. Many Cultivators were stuck at Qi Refining Perfection just for one foundation establishment pill; one could imagine how precious it was.

Moreover, the mysterious ice flower had extremely harsh requirements for its growing environment and could only survive in extremely cold places. In the entire Canglan Domain, only the Xuanbing Secret Realm had mysterious ice flowers growing. The Secret Realm opened once every fifty years, and each time it opened, the time was limited. Inside, there were not only Heaven And Earth Treasure, but also many dangerous Yao Beast. Wanting to pick the mysterious ice flower was not an easy task.

Before Li Qing could think further, Divine Doctor Wei spoke again to state his own conditions. He looked at Li Qing and said in a calm tone:

"Young friend, I will not hide it from you; I also need the mysterious ice flower. This time when you enter the Secret Realm, in addition to meeting the requirements of the Gao Family and the Sun Family, you must also help me bring out at least three mysterious ice flowers. I certainly will not let you help in vain."

As the words fell, Divine Doctor Wei raised his hand and waved it. A white light flew out from his sleeve and slowly landed on the wooden table in front of Li Qing. It was an old-fashioned thread-bound book, and the cover was written with the three big characters "Soul Nourishing Technique".

"This is a Divine Soul Cultivation Technique named Soul Nourishing Technique."

Divine Doctor Wei explained slowly.

"It was also good luck; in these two years, I cured a Soul Cultivator and specifically found the Divine Soul technique. This technique, when cultivated to the Foundation Establishment Realm, can derive a Divine Soul secret technique, which happens to be able to treat that young friend of yours named Zhou Yao. Her Divine Soul is damaged, and ordinary Medicinal Pill simply cannot cure it. Only the secret technique derived from this Soul Nourishing Technique can completely repair her Divine Soul."

"Young friend, you might want to try cultivating it. Once you have achieved success in cultivation, you can treat her yourself."

Upon hearing Zhou Yao's name, Li Qing's eyes instantly became serious.

He did not expect Divine Doctor Wei to still remember Zhou Yao's injury and even specifically gift him a set of Divine Soul technique.

Now that he knew Divine Doctor Wei's technique could save Zhou Yao, a surge of excitement suddenly welled up in his heart.

Looking at the Soul Nourishing Technique on the table, and thinking of the grievances of the Gao Family and the Sun Family, and Zhou Yao's injury, Li Qing already had a decision in his heart.

Even if the Xuanbing Secret Realm was dangerous, he had to repay Divine Doctor Wei's great kindness; he had to make this trip.

Of course, it was not just to repay the kindness; after all, he also needed the mysterious ice flower.

He reached out and picked up the Soul Nourishing Technique, held it tightly in his hand, and nodded solemnly to Divine Doctor Wei, saying:

"Thank you, Divine Doctor Wei. This Junior promises you that this time, upon entering the Xuanbing Secret Realm, I will definitely do my best to bring back at least three mysterious ice flowers for you!"

Divine Doctor Wei looked at Li Qing's firm appearance, nodded with satisfaction, a trace of approval flashing in his eyes, and said slowly:

"Good, with these words from you, young friend, I can rest assured. The Xuanbing Secret Realm will open in half a year. Go back and prepare well. At that time, I will have someone notify you of the opening time and assembly location of the Secret Realm to help you enter the Secret Realm smoothly."

"Before that, you may go to the Gao Family and the Sun Family and choose a technique for free from their Scripture Pavilion."

Li Qing was stunned; he did not expect such a good thing.

Li Qing bowed and thanked Divine Doctor Wei again, then carefully put away the Soul Nourishing Technique, turned around, and exited the wooden house.