The Transmigrator's Cultivation Arc 17: Hengwu Small World | Chapter 324: Treatment

Arc 17: Hengwu Small World | Chapter 324: Treatment

With such a posture, such momentum, and a hint of sword intent that was almost imperceptible, this was undoubtedly his s.h.i.+xiong, Yun Lie!

Xu Ziqing’s heart raced like thunder, and he was almost frozen in place. It wasn’t until he took a deep breath that he managed to suppress his chaotic emotions.

Yun Zhenhai and the others did not notice Xu Ziqing’s change; they simply said, “This is my son, Yun Tiangang.” Then, addressing the boy, they added, “Tiangang, this is Pharmacist Xu, whom your father has invited for you. You should greet him.”

The boy raised his eyes, which were blank at first, but as he looked over, the shadow of a person gradually appeared in his gaze: “Pharmacist Xu.”

Xu Ziqing tucked his fingers into his sleeves, squeezing them slightly to stop the minor tremor, then smiled gently, “May I call you ‘Tiangang’?”

Yun Tiangang nodded slightly, “Please do.”

Yun Zhenhai and the others sighed with relief.

Especially Yun Zhenhai and his wife, who found it somewhat strange, that their impression of Pharmacist Xu improving considerably. It wasn’t due to any external factors, but rather because their eldest son was different from others since birth.

Yun Zhenhai still remembered the joy he felt ten years ago when his wife became pregnant, only for the child born to have a weak voice, unable to withstand the wind. A doctor had said he wouldn’t live past eight years old, which caused both parents great heartache, prompting them to spend a large sum to seek out famous doctors for his care.

“Tiangang” signifies strength. Moreover, Tiangang is also the name of an ancient star that resides in the sky, unchanging throughout the ages.

Yun Zhenhai named his son Tiangang in hopes that he would grow strong-willed, able to survive his tribulations, and grow up healthy.

When the famous doctor arrived, he was indeed somewhat helpful, allowing Tiangang to extend his life for a few more years. However, one misstep could prove fatal.

To ensure his safety, Yun Tiangang had not stepped outside the courtyard for many years; at most, he would walk around the inner courtyard in the evening when his health improved slightly.

Perhaps because of this, Yun Tiangang was extremely cold in demeanor, rarely speaking to others. Aside from his parents, whom he could respond to, he would only reply to the famous doctor when questioned about his condition.

Yun Zhenhai and his wife felt even more pity for Yun Tiangang. Despite his young age, he was as resolute and upright as his name suggested, never complaining or resenting his fate. Their deep affection for him only grew stronger with time. Even with the birth of a healthy younger brother, their bond with their eldest son deepened.

Seeing that Xu Ziqing appeared to have a good temperament and that their Tiangang child showed no aversion to him, they felt greatly relieved.

Xu Ziqing was unaware of Yun Zhenhai and his wife’s thoughts; he was only focused on the current incarnation of his s.h.i.+xiong, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Indeed, this was the reincarnation of the primordial spirit.

While his s.h.i.+xiong’s nature remained unchanged, it seemed he now had a touch of vitality, unlike the eternal ice that forbids entry to all.

To reach this point, it must be that his s.h.i.+xiong’s parents in this life played a significant role.

Xu Ziqing recalled what his master had said years ago: his s.h.i.+xiong was abandoned on a cliff in childhood, severing all ties of kins.h.i.+p. At that time, his master was wholly focused on seclusion, which later led to his s.h.i.+xiong freezing his emotions due to the Ruthless Killing Sword Method. Although he later became close friends and even brothers with his s.h.i.+xiong, developing feelings for each other, the bond of blood was irreplaceable. Even with him as the source, he could not evoke feelings that had never existed.

Thinking this way, perhaps this incarnation in the mortal world was not a bad thing for his s.h.i.+xiong after all.

With this in mind, Xu Ziqing did not forget the purpose of his visit and said to Yun Zhenhai, “If the master doesn’t mind, I can check Tiangang’s pulse.”

Yun Zhenhai, who had just been filled with emotion, immediately replied, “Then I must trouble Pharmacist Xu!”

His wife was even more grateful: “Thank you so much. I sincerely ask the pharmacist to take care of our child.”

Xu Ziqing smiled lightly and walked over to the bedside, softly saying, “Tiangang, may I have your hand?”

Yun Tiangang extended his right hand and placed it on his lap.

Seeing this, Xu Ziqing’s heart ached. This wrist was so frail; how had his s.h.i.+xiong, who once traversed the world, become so weak? Steadying his heart, he gently grasped the wrist and slowly sent a trace of wood elemental energy into it.

That wood energy circulated within Yun Tiangang’s body, quickly relaying the internal situation back to him.

Indeed… it was riddled with injuries.

This physical body, compared not only to the celestial or demonic forms but even to an ordinary person’s, was vastly inferior.

Inside the body, countless meridians were extremely thin; although there were no blockages, they were swaying as if they might break with just a little external force.

Many precious life forces had transformed into air ma.s.ses, protecting the most fragile areas. It was due to the prescriptions written by that famous doctor over the years that this body gradually gained vitality, extending its lifespan. However, even the mildest medicine was still a mortal thing; using it for a few years initially posed no major issues, but as time pa.s.sed, there would inevitably be some long-term effects. When those effects were triggered together, this physical body would surely perish.

Xu Ziqing quickly a.s.sessed the condition of the body and then extended his spiritual consciousness inside.

The state of the body was secondary; what he was most concerned about was undoubtedly his s.h.i.+xiong’s primordial spirit.

Back when his s.h.i.+xiong’s primordial spirit was severely damaged, he wondered if it had been fully repaired after several years of nurturing.

If it were indeed intact, then even if the physical body were to perish, it would not matter much, as the immortal-demon body’s dantian had already healed, and it wouldn’t necessarily need this mortal body.

But if it wasn’t intact…

His spiritual consciousness swiftly entered Yun Tiangang’s Zifu, where he indeed saw a glowing orb.

It was Yun Lie’s primordial spirit.

Yun Zhenhai and his wife had not been in good health in their early years and had not had children for many years. This pregnancy was initially supposed to result in a stillbirth; thus, there was no soul within the body.

Later, when Yun Lie’s primordial spirit was reincarnated, it used that fractured primordial spirit to animate this body. However, since this body originally had deficiencies and the fractured primordial spirit was difficult for a mortal body to accommodate, it resulted in Yun Tiangang’s weakness.

Because of the nurturing of the primordial spirit, many memories were thus self-sealed, only to be unlocked when the physical body gradually strengthened or when the primordial spirit separated from the body.

Xu Ziqing did not dare to touch his s.h.i.+xiong’s primordial spirit but observed it slightly, noticing its condition.

Indeed, even with the a.s.sistance of the innate energy from the nurturing period, it had only recovered about half; there were still some wounds that would need the physical body to nurture over time.

In this way, the longer this physical body lived, the better; it should not be easily abandoned.

From Yun Zhenhai and the others’ perspective, this Pharmacist Xu had just placed his hand on their son’s pulse when he closed his eyes, seemingly in deep thought.

For a moment, they could not discern whether it was good or bad. If they were to ask, they worried it might disrupt his contemplation, leaving them anxious and concerned on the side.

After a long while, when the young man finally opened his eyes, Yun Zhenhai quickly asked, “Pharmacist Xu, how is it?”

Xu Ziqing shook his head and sighed, “If no treatment is given, Tiangang will not survive more than three years.”

Yun Zhenhai’s vision went black for a moment, and his heart ached deeply.

Yun Zhenshan quickly said, “Brother, let’s pay attention to Sister-in-law!”

Yun Zhenhai came to his senses and realized that his wife’s delicate body was swaying, so he hurriedly held her close. “Qingxiao, be careful!” At this moment, he calmed down slightly and carefully recalled Xu Ziqing’s words, especially the phrase “if no treatment is given.” He then asked, “Pharmacist Xu, can you provide treatment?”

Seeing their distressed state, Xu Ziqing smiled slightly, “Naturally, I can treat him, but it will take some time, and you will all need to cooperate.”

Yun Zhenhai was overjoyed at the words: “If Pharmacist Xu can treat our child, my wife and I will comply with everything!”

Xu Ziqing chuckled, “The master doesn’t need to be so formal.” He became serious and said, “Tiangang’s meridians are unusually weak, and while medicine can a.s.sist with the injuries, if the condition is only treated with medication, there will be lingering effects. The cultivation method I practice, combined with acupuncture, can help nourish him. However, this means daily transmission of energy cannot be interrupted. If there is even a slight issue, I will have to check again, so…”

Yun Zhenhai initially felt anxious upon hearing this but gradually relaxed: “I understand now. Pharmacist Xu’s n.o.ble intentions, I am deeply grateful. If you don’t mind, why not move into this courtyard and live with our child? We will entrust all matters regarding our child to you.” As he spoke, Yun Zhenhai suddenly remembered that his son had a solitary temperament and disliked outsiders. Although it seemed that he had a good impression of Pharmacist Xu, he wondered if his son would be willing to let him move in. He could comply with his son’s wishes in other matters, but this was not something he could compromise on. Thinking of this, he prepared his words to persuade his son. However, when he looked at Yun Tiangang, there was an inquiring expression on his face.

Yun Tiangang slightly nodded, “It’s fine.”

Yun Zhenhai and the others, although shocked, felt relieved.

Xu Ziqing felt warmth in his heart, and his gaze towards Yun Tiangang became even gentler.

Even with his memories sealed, his att.i.tude towards him was still different from others.

How could he not care? How could he not admire him…

Yun Zhenhai acted very decisively, moving with determination. Since he had agreed to let Xu Ziqing take full responsibility for treating Yun Tiangang, he spoke kindly and dismissed the famous doctor, asking him to use Xu Ziqing’s prescriptions to treat Yun Tianheng instead. He also requested that the doctor closely monitor the medicines Xu Ziqing would use on Yun Tiangang, ensuring that the previously promised wealth would remain intact.

The next day, Xu Ziqing moved into the inner courtyard, taking residence in a rather s.p.a.cious room in the western wing.

In Yun Tiangang’s room, there was also a set of bedding that belonged to Xu Ziqing.

Xu Ziqing was finally able to be in the same room as his s.h.i.+xiong again, and the many years of longing from the past ten years were somewhat fulfilled. From then on, he would protect his s.h.i.+xiong’s safety, nurture his physical body, and wait for the day his s.h.i.+xiong’s primordial spirit returned.

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On the bed in the inner room sat a boy in simple clothing, cross-legged, with long hair cascading down, his expression calm and serene.

A young man dressed in green sat across from him, holding his wrists with gentle hands, his demeanor peaceful and gaze tender.

Though the two did not speak, the atmosphere was very tranquil.

Aside from the two of them, there was no one else in the room.

Xu Ziqing transmitted the wood elemental energy into Yun Tiangang’s body through his wrists, stimulating the meridians bit by bit to increase his vitality.

The medicinal effects that had previously been weak had already been dissipated by the first day to avoid interfering with this wood energy, preventing any harm to Yun Tiangang.

Before long, all the meridians within Yun Tiangang’s body were covered with a thin layer of wood energy, without any omissions.

This wood energy was inherently pure, and its absorption by the meridians was far more beneficial than any external medicinal forces.

After a thorough examination, Xu Ziqing finally released his hands. Once the wood energy was fully absorbed, he would transmit more, not stopping for a moment. After completing the process, Xu Ziqing called out, “Everyone can come in now.”

Sure enough, the curtain was lifted, and Yun Zhenhai and his wife, along with Yun Zhenshan and Yun Tianheng, stepped in.

Translator: Lynn

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