Chapter 276

Chapter 276: I Owe You a Favor

[Ding]

[Detected host killing twenty hundred-eyed birds, resistance to evil corruption +20, sanity +20, strength +50.]

[Detected host battling sect leader Xia He of the Heavenly Profound Gate and elders such as Pipa, after system evaluation, Sword Qi +100, Sword Intent +100, Sword Realm intensity +50.]

[Detected host performing exceptionally, significantly avoiding the extermination of the Heavenly Profound Gate. Rewarding host with 1 skill evolution point, usable for evolving “Dao Pattern Eye” or “Blood Qi Berserk.”]

The system’s voice slowly faded from Ming’s mind as his consciousness gradually returned.

When Xu Ming opened his eyes, he saw an unfamiliar ceiling.

“Who am I?

Where am I? What am I doing?”

Three existential questions popped into Xu Ming’s head.

But soon, as his awareness cleared, Xu Ming recalled his fierce battle with Xia He.

He only remembered Xia He exploding into a bloody mist, then Mo Zhu’er taking the Dragon Vein of the Heavenly Profound Gate and leaving.

Exhausted, unable to hold on any longer, Xu Ming lost consciousness and fell from the sky.

It seemed everything was over, and he was still alive.

“Hey, kid, you’re awake,” an elderly voice reached Xu Ming’s ears.

Xu Ming turned his head to see an old man with white hair and beard sitting by his bedside, looking quite ethereal.

If Hua Tuo of Blue Ocean Star had a specific image, in Xu Ming’s imagination, it would be like this.

At first, Xu Ming didn’t recognize him; mainly because the old man had taken a bath, changed into clean clothes, and combed his hair, making him look entirely tidy.

But after a few glances, Xu Ming realized this old man was the “doctor” trapped on Three Stone Peak.

Recalling the old man’s introduction, named “Can’t Die,” a strange name but a divine doctor, even when Xu Ming was in Wudu, he had heard of the old man’s reputation.

This old man had two rules: “Won’t save unless life hangs by a thread” and “Won’t save unless all famous doctors have given up.”

Logically, such a divine doctor should be highly respected throughout the cultivation world, and many people must owe him their lives.

But no one knows why this old man was confined to Three Stone Peak, and he himself never said.

In the world, it was rumored that this old man suddenly disappeared one day, assuming most people thought he had retired.

“Old sir.”

Xu Ming attempted to sit up and bow, genuinely respecting the old master.

However, Xu Ming found his arms immovable, wrapped like a mummy.

“Don’t move around recklessly. You need proper rest,” Can’t Die stroked his beard. “You were too reckless. If it weren’t for me, even if I arrived two days later, your spiritual veins and blood in your arms would have been completely dead, beyond saving. And at your current level, limb regeneration is impossible.”

“Thank you, Old Sir,” Xu Ming expressed gratitude.

“You don’t need to thank me. Without you, we wouldn’t have escaped either,” Can’t Die stood up. “Rest well for now. In about a month, you should be fine.” Can’t Die walked out of the door and shouted outside, “Xu Ming has awakened. If anyone wants to come in, hurry up.”

As Can’t Die’s voice spread, Wang Xuan entered.

Seeing Wang Xuan, Xu Ming was slightly surprised, thinking Qing Wan or Wu Yanhan might be waiting for him to wake up, not Wang Xuan.

Looking at Xu Ming’s expression, Wang Xuan immediately guessed what Xu Ming was thinking.

Sitting by Xu Ming’s bedside, Wang Xuan spoke gently, “Qing Wan and Wu Yanhan both sustained some injuries. They guarded by your bed for the past few days until you were out of danger. Then I made them return to recuperate.”

“How many days have I been unconscious?” Xu Ming asked.

“Four days,” Wang Xuan replied.

“What about the Heavenly Profound Gate now?” Xu Ming asked again.

Wang Xuan paused, trying to convey more information in simple words: “Xia He is dead, and those among the Heavenly Profound Gate cultivators who sided with him are either dead or fled.

Additionally, the grand formation of the Heavenly Profound Gate is completely destroyed, and our Dragon Vein was taken by Mo Zhu’er, but this was part of our deal with her, so no harm done.

In short, the current Heavenly Profound Gate has become a place with sparse spiritual energy, its ten-thousand-year fortune dissipated. This place is no longer suitable as the foundation of a sect.”

Xu Ming nodded, “Then what are your plans, Senior?”

Wang Xuan: “A few days ago, I gathered the surviving disciples of the Heavenly Profound Gate for a meeting, telling them they could leave. Those who stayed could follow me to find a new place to establish a new Heavenly Profound Gate. Most disciples agreed to leave with me.

Recently, the peak masters and hall leaders of the Heavenly Profound Gate have been tallying the remaining spirit stones and treasures.

In about a month, we will set off.”

Xu Ming suggested, “Senior, perhaps you can go to the Wu Kingdom. I believe the Wu Kingdom will provide significant support.”

Wang Xuan shook her head, “We appreciate the Wu Kingdom’s goodwill, but historically, most sects overly entangled with mortal dynasties haven’t ended well.

And through this incident, I’ve realized that our Heavenly Profound Gate has been too peaceful and lofty for far too long.

When a sect stays peaceful for too long, it starts believing cultivation is easy.

When a sect remains lofty for too long, that sense of superiority makes people lose themselves.

I plan to relocate the Heavenly Profound Gate to Ju Bei City.”

Xu Ming was startled, naturally knowing this city.

Ju Bei City, though called a city, is equivalent to a small country in size. It’s an unclaimed land where various sects and all sorts of people gather.

It’s a chaotic place.

“After you fell unconscious, the situation at the Heavenly Profound Gate is roughly like this. Rest well. I’ll inform Qing Wan that you’ve awakened,” Wang Xuan stood up and turned to leave.

“Oh, right.”

Just as Wang Xuan was about to step out of the door, she stopped, her voice coming from behind.

“You saved my life, and I will remember. I owe you a favor.”