Repaying My Master's Grace

"Master, this time when I went into the mountains, I accidentally discovered a Strange Cave. There, I obtained a kind of Spiritual Fluid. Xiao Li's unique talent was awakened after consuming this Spiritual Fluid."

"This disciple also took a few drops and benefited greatly."

Lu Qing held a jade bottle in his hand.

"Oh, what kind of magical Spiritual Fluid is this?"

The Old Doctor's curiosity was immediately piqued.

"According to the records of that Strange Cave, it is a precious liquid called Earth Vein Spirit Liquid," Lu Qing replied.

However, to his surprise, his master stood up in shock after hearing these words.

"What?! Earth Vein Spirit Liquid?!"

"Master knows about the Earth Vein Spirit Liquid?"

Seeing his master's surprised expression, Lu Qing was quite taken aback, not expecting that his master would know about the Earth Vein Spirit Liquid.

"I didn't know before; I only recently learned that such a Spiritual Fluid exists in this world."

The Old Doctor calmed himself down and sat down again.

"A few days ago, I received the 'Qing Nang Medical Classic' from the Wei Clan. This Medicine Saint's work records some very miraculous elixirs, and this Earth Vein Spirit Liquid is among them."

"In the Qing Nang Medical Classic, the Earth Vein Spirit Liquid is highly praised, described as being able to bring the dead back to life, heal flesh and bone, and prolong life, far more miraculous than any other medicine."

"However, the method for making this mysterious Spiritual Fluid is said to have been lost long ago. How did you manage to find it?"

The Old Doctor looked at Lu Qing with great surprise.

"It was just luck; it was Xiao Li who discovered that place," Lu Qing said with a smile.

"However, the Qing Nang Medical Classic does not record everything. This Earth Vein Spirit Liquid can not only bring the dead back to life, heal flesh and bones, and prolong life, but it also has the effect of enhancing the potential and aptitude of living beings."

"It was after Xiao Li consumed this Spiritual Fluid that her potential was unleashed, and she awakened her Invisibility Talent."

"I have also consumed a few drops of Earth Vein Spirit Liquid, which has greatly improved my aptitude. Therefore, I require more resources to reach the Qi Blood Perfection, which is why I want Master to refine more Blood Replenishing and Qi Boosting Pill."

"So that's how it is." The Old Doctor exclaimed in surprise. He looked at his disciple, "You know so much about the effects of this Earth Vein Spirit Liquid. Clearly, it's not just about obtaining the Spiritual Fluid, is it?"

"Yes, I was fortunate enough to obtain a bit of inheritance, which contains information about the Earth Vein Spirit Liquid." Lu Qing did not deny it.

"Your good fortune is truly profound, to be able to find such a spiritual object."

The Old Doctor nodded, but did not ask what kind of inheritance Lu Qing had received.

He knew his disciple well; if the inheritance were something that could be easily revealed, he certainly wouldn't have kept it from him.

The fact that he's not saying anything now clearly indicates that he has some reservations.

"It's mainly because Xiao Li is amazing." Lu Qing didn't take credit. "If Xiao Li hadn't taken me there, I would never have discovered that strange place."

"Xiao Li truly lives up to its reputation as a sentient being. Your choice to feed it fish instead of chasing it away was a great act of kindness," the Old Doctor said with satisfaction.

I didn't want to make friends with Xiao Li.

Lu Qing silently complained to himself.

He shook the small jade bottle in his hand. "Master, this Earth Vein Spirit Liquid can not only bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded, but also prolong life. Therefore, I would like to offer it to you to repay your kindness in teaching me."

The Old Doctor looked at the jade bottle in Lu Qing's hand.

It's impossible for him not to be tempted.

No one can remain unmoved by an elixir that can extend lifespan.

Even someone as detached as him still hoped to live a little longer.

"Such precious Spiritual Fluid is a waste for an old man like me to consume. You should keep it for yourself."

The Old Doctor pondered for a while before finally speaking slowly.

Lu Qing was stunned for a moment. Seeing his master's solemn expression, he understood that his master wanted to save the precious Earth Vein Spirit Liquid for his disciple.

Moved, Lu Qing smiled and said, "Master, there's no need to worry. I've obtained quite a bit of this Earth Vein Spirit Liquid. Besides what's in the jade bottle, I still have some left over."

"Moreover, this Earth Vein Spirit Liquid has a limit to its ability to improve aptitude. Each living being can take a maximum of five drops. Any more than that can only be used for healing, but it cannot improve aptitude further."

"So Master, you can take the five drops of Spiritual Fluid in this jade bottle without worry. It won't have any effect on me."

"Is this really true?" the Old Doctor asked with some doubt.

In his view, a precious liquid like the Earth Vein Spirit Liquid should be extremely rare, so how could so much of it appear all at once?

Lu Qing said solemnly, "How could this disciple dare to deceive Master? This Earth Vein Spirit Liquid is not made from medicine, but can only be nurtured in that mysterious stone cave-like magical place, and it takes twenty years to nurture a single drop."

"No one has been to that mysterious stone cave for thousands of years, so it has accumulated a lot of Spiritual Fluid, which was all taken by the disciples."

Seeing that Lu Qing didn't seem to be lying, the Old Doctor took the jade bottle and said, "Then this old man will shamelessly accept it."

Seeing that his master had finally accepted the Spiritual Fluid, Lu Qing breathed a sigh of relief.

He laughed and said, "Master, you should quickly drink this Spiritual Fluid. The Earth Vein Spirit Liquid can increase a person's lifespan by up to fifty years and restore their physical condition to its peak. It is extremely miraculous."

"No rush, let me study this Spiritual Fluid first."

The Old Doctor was not in a hurry to take the Spiritual Fluid; instead, he couldn't resist studying it further.

Lu Qing understood this.

As a healer, my master was extremely passionate about medicine. It was a rare opportunity to see such a spiritual substance as the Earth Vein Spirit Liquid, so he was naturally very curious.

However, his idea was destined to fail.

Earth Vein Spirit Liquid is not made from medicinal materials, but is formed from the purest Earth Vein Essence.

This involves the methods used by the Mysterious Existence who created the Jade Cave Chamber, which is beyond the comprehension of these Acquired Realm Martial Artist.

Sure enough, the Old Doctor studied it for a long time but still couldn't figure it out.

This Earth Vein Spirit Liquid was unlike any other Medicinal Liquid he knew; he couldn't discern anything about it.

"As expected of a miraculous medicine that even the Medicine Saint highly praised, it is truly miraculous."

In the end, the Old Doctor could only sigh and give up the research.

"Then Master..." Lu Qing said from the side.

"You silly child, you won't give up until you see your master take this Spiritual Fluid," the Old Doctor said with amusement. "Do you think I'd hide it away and be reluctant to use it? Alright, I'm going into seclusion now."

After saying this, the Old Doctor went into his quiet room to go into seclusion.

As for Lu Qing, he was naturally there to Protector his master and prevent anyone from disturbing him. After all, villagers often came to the Half-Mountain Courtyard seeking medical treatment.

However, today, everything was peaceful. No one came to the Half-Mountain Courtyard seeking medical help, which saved Lu Qing a lot of trouble.

Half a day later, he heard the sound of the door opening from the meditation room. He turned around and saw that his master had come out, with a look of confusion on his face.