Incoming Attack

Having successfully deceived him, Si Ming put Murong Wu down with satisfaction, only to be met with Wu Xiu's angry face.

"What have you been feeding my apprentice, you bastard?"

"Of course it's the reference answer. Although it might seem like a shortcut, it's still a valid test-taking technique."

"That's not the important issue at all!"

Wu Xiu really wanted to change was Murong Wu's personality, or rather, his values, not how to deal with a villain seeking medical help. With Si Ming's interference, the problem was solved, but Murong Wu wouldn't change. All her hard work these past few days had been in vain.

"I don't think there's anything wrong with letting Murong Wu remain kind. Reality may be cruel, but it hasn't reached the point of global turmoil or apocalyptic famine. There's still room for good people. Why force everyone to become a ruthless, decisive, and ruthless person? Wouldn't the world be incredibly boring if everyone had the same personality?"

Chapter 561 The Attack

The leader of the Sand River Gang ultimately didn't dare to seek medical help. He probably learned about what happened that day from others. Even his old rival had his martial arts crippled and was completely powerless to fight back. Of course, he wouldn't risk seeking medical help. There are so many doctors in the world; he might not be unable to find a renowned doctor who could heal his injuries.

Moreover, the Golden Flood Dragon Gang is in turmoil, with several elders fighting fiercely for the position of gang leader. It's the perfect opportunity to strike, so no one cares about anything else. Even a fool knows that this little miracle doctor is a very powerful figure, and it's definitely not someone to mess with at this critical juncture.

Si Ming had no interest in such trivial matters of the martial world. Although both gangs were local tyrants with nearly ten thousand members, and a fight between them could affect more than two hundred thousand people in the surrounding area, in his eyes, it was no different from children arguing. Who won or lost was no big deal.

They inquired about the other companions from the master and apprentice, but found nothing. When they arrived in the Barbarian Continent, only Wu Xiu and Murong Wu were with them. That's why Wu Xiu decided to travel and practice medicine. In addition to training Murong Wu, she also wanted to expand her reputation so that others could find her more quickly.

On the way back, Si Ming explained Liu Qingqing's condition and asked Wu Xiu to diagnose her illness. Unfortunately, Wu Xiu said that she could only treat the bodies of the living, not the souls of the dead. Liu Qingqing's body was very healthy, so she couldn't help her. However, she could learn more by conducting further research.

Si Ming dared not hand Liu Qingqing over to the other party for research. Who knew what methods they would use? There were already treatment options available, so there was no need to take the risk. Thus, he politely declined.

Wu Xiu was immediately displeased. In addition, her educational plan for her disciple had been led astray, so she didn't give Si Ming a good look along the way. She simply abandoned the roundabout method and gave Murong Wu a more direct, indoctrination-style education.

If someone throws cold water on you, remember what they look like, and then return the water to them after it boils.

"Those guys who say sweet nothings to you have ulterior motives; they want you to get diabetes."

Some people have a sharp tongue but a soft heart, while others have a sharp face but a soft heart. Stay away from these kinds of people to avoid being influenced by them.

"Those who claim 'I'm doing this for your own good' are the least trustworthy; even dung beetles think dung is nutritious."

Si Ming couldn't stand it any longer and said, "Senior Wu, even if you want to slip in your own stuff, you should at least do it in a more subtle way. Just forcing it in like this, without any foreplay, is so unskilled."

"Shut up! This is an exchange between master and disciple. What business is it of yours, an outsider!" Wu Xiu said viciously. "Say one more word, and I'll make you wish you were dead, and make you regret ever being alive."

Si Ming sensed something was wrong; wasn't the other person's catchphrase "I'll kill you!"?

Now that he had a suspicion, he looked closely again and discovered that Wu Xiu was secretly making a gesture from an angle that only he could see. The movement was so subtle that it was easy to overlook it if one wasn't looking for it intentionally.

Having a guess in mind, Si Ming played along, saying, "Senior, your temper is so bad, could it be due to a calcium deficiency? I recommend you drink a glass of milk morning and night. It can not only improve your temper but also benefit your physical development. Maybe it will even help you reach puberty later!"

"Will your puberty be a hundred years late?!" Wu Xiu gritted her teeth and said, "Disrespectful to elders, and unwilling to admit your mistakes, it seems I have to teach you a lesson on behalf of your master."

"To be old and not die is to be a thief. You've perfectly exemplified that saying. Besides relying on your age, what else can you do?" Si Ming retorted forcefully.

"Oh ho, it seems I've truly been underestimated. Is it because of this body? Obsessed with appearance, judging people by their looks—it seems your capacity is limited to this."

Si Ming covered half his face with his hand and said, "The one who truly lacks magnanimity is you. I have already transcended human limits, yet you still view me with that pathetic mortal mindset. You are only humiliating yourself."

"It seems words alone aren't enough; I need to find a method that you can 'experience' firsthand. Kid, you brought this on yourself!"

With a flick of her sleeve, Wu Xiu unleashed a gigantic emerald python formed from True Qi and deadly poison. It charged out with overwhelming force, initially no thicker than a bowl, but after flying ten meters, its body grew as wide as a water vat and tens of meters long.

"Master, stop right now!"

Murong Wu was startled. How could they start fighting so suddenly? His master and Brother Si had argued before, but they always "used words, not fists." Why were they so violent today?

Shang Yu, standing to the side, seemed to have noticed something, but remained silent. Or perhaps, even if she hadn't noticed anything, she would simply choose to remain silent.

"With such meager skills, you dare to act like a senior? It's laughable."

Si Ming stretched out his hands, gathering his True Qi in his palms, as soft and gentle as waves, and caught the venomous python that roared towards him head-on. At the same time, he lightly spun his feet, and a vortex of energy rose around his body. With a flick of his hands, he made the venomous python spin along his body, completely under his control.

Upon seeing this, Shang Yu exclaimed in surprise, recognizing the exquisite skill of Si Ming. On the surface, Si Ming simply used minimal force to deflect a great force, but in reality, his own energy was integrated with the surrounding environment. Every movement, every step, contained some profound principle, as serene and natural as a clear spring flowing over rocks or white clouds drifting by. He could come and go as he pleased.

Using four ounces to move a thousand pounds can only move tangible matter, but it cannot move intangible True Qi. Only by merging with nature can one control the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi for one's own use, which is equivalent to the extension of one's limbs.

Shang Yu was deeply impressed by Si Ming's battle with the Beast King Anye last time. She thought Si Ming only knew the kind of fighting style that relied on brute force to overcome all techniques and that great strength could produce miracles. She never expected that he also knew such exquisite and subtle fighting skills. One was hard and the other was soft, almost two extremes.

Shang Yu wasn't the only one who noticed this and was amazed by it; as a result, her aura also fluctuated slightly.

"Found it!"

Si Ming pushed with both hands, and the emerald green venomous python roared and rushed into the woods to his left, leaving withered grass and trees in its wake.

A flash of red light appeared, and the emerald green venomous python crashed into an invisible wall of energy, exploding with a loud Li Ban.

Si Ming laughed, "I wondered who it was. It turns out to be Sect Leader Li. You've acted quickly. Although my intention in spreading the news was to lure the enemy out, it hasn't even been two days, and you've already come to my door so proactively. It's really beyond my expectations."

Li Ban snorted and said, "Hesitation only leads to trouble. Since a battle is inevitable sooner or later, it's better to act quickly and catch you off guard. I just didn't expect that you would still notice when I used a secret treasure. May I ask where I slipped up?"

"I didn't notice anything. Although I don't know what kind of secret treasure you used, it was indeed very powerful. Not only did you conceal your aura, but you also hid your scent and breath. It was only thanks to the old man's reminder that I was able to be alerted. Indeed, having an elder in the family is like having a treasure."

Si Ming offered a small compliment, which Wu Xiu snorted, accepting it readily. She said, "Even the most cunning fox can't escape the hunter's eyes. Although you've hidden yourselves very cleverly and considered every aspect, you can't erase your presence. When the air flows to your position, it creates an unnatural obstruction, like a stream being blocked by stones. I'm very sensitive to air."

"However, senior, your poison doesn't seem to be having much effect."

Si Ming pointed to the venomous mist that had been released after the emerald python shattered, enveloping the five members of the Blood Abyss Sect. All the vegetation within a ten-meter radius withered and died, and the corpses of insects were scattered all over the ground, showing their strong toxicity. However, the five members of the sect were able to breathe freely in the green mist and were completely unaffected.

The original plan of Wu Xiu and Si Ming to stage this play was to turn the tables on the enemy and catch them off guard. Even if the enemy managed to catch the attack, they could be poisoned and weakened. Clearly, their plan has failed.

"Hmph, these guys' Cultivation Body are flawed; they're inherently poisonous. Using poison to fight poison was a miscalculation on my part," Wu Xiu said unhappily.

"Don't worry about this little accident, senior. They can't cause any real trouble anyway," Si Ming said with a smile to Li Ban. "I know you're here to snatch them away, but with those four good-for-nothings around you, you'll probably end up giving them away. What makes you so confident that you can succeed? Wasn't the lesson you learned last time profound enough?"