Chapter Summaries

Chen Xiaofan convinced his fellow disciples to let him treat Zhang Sanfeng’s bone necrosis with a medicinal pill. He wrote a prescription for Song Yuanqiao and prepared to begin refining pills.

• Chen Xiaofan assured his fellow disciples that he would do everything he could to cure Zhang Sanfeng.
• Chen Xiaofan explained that Zhang Sanfeng’s illness came from bone necrosis and that a powerful medicinal pill could treat it.
• Chen Xiaofan accepted responsibility for the risks, and his fellow disciples agreed to support him.
• Chen Xiaofan wrote a prescription and told Song Yuanqiao to gather every ingredient so he could refine pills.

Chen Xiaofan wrote a prescription for Zhang Sanfeng, and the renowned physician who inspected it was astonished by its quality. The physician realized Chen Xiaofan had genuine medical skill, while Song Yuanqiao and the Wudang Seven Heroes wondered at the physician’s reaction.

• The Wudang Seven Heroes hesitated to trust Chen Xiaofan because he lacked clinical experience, but they gave him a chance to treat Zhang Sanfeng.
• The renowned physician stayed to inspect Chen Xiaofan’s prescription and offered to help correct it.
• Song Yuanqiao handed the prescription to the physician, who was stunned by its nine herbs and judged it far superior to his own.
• The physician gained new insights from the prescription and realized Chen Xiaofan had real skill.
• Chen Xiaofan took the prescription back and returned it to Song Yuanqiao, while the Wudang Seven Heroes stared in confusion at the physician.

The master praised Chen Xiaofan’s nine-herb prescription as astonishingly insightful, leaving Song Yuanqiao, the Wudang Seven Heroes, and the Labor Disciples stunned that such a gifted physician was already in their sect. With Zhang Sanfeng’s condition still urgent, they arranged to fetch the medicine, though they wondered whether so few herbs could save him.

• Zhang Cuishan asked the master what had happened, and the master explained that Chen Xiaofan’s prescription had transformed his understanding of medicine.
• The master admitted that Chen Xiaofan’s comprehension surpassed his own and considered whether he should become the young man’s disciple.
• Song Yuanqiao, the Wudang Seven Heroes, and the Labor Disciples were shocked to learn that Chen Xiaofan was a more capable physician than the one they had brought in.
• Song Yuanqiao urged everyone to focus on Zhang Sanfeng’s urgent treatment, and a Labor Disciple rode off to purchase the medicine.
• Everyone noted that Chen Xiaofan’s prescription contained only nine herbs, far fewer than the master’s, and questioned whether it could save Zhang Sanfeng.

The master wondered whether Chen Xiaofan’s prescription needed more ingredients but decided not to interfere. A Labor Disciple carried the nine-ingredient prescription to a city apothecary, where the shopkeeper recognized its exceptional value and began preparing the medicine.

• The master considered adding herbs to Chen Xiaofan’s prescription but stayed silent, suspecting the limited ingredients were intentional.
• The Labor Disciple took an emergency route down Mount Wudang and rode into a nearby city.
• The Labor Disciple presented the prescription at an apothecary.
• The shopkeeper praised the nine-ingredient prescription, inferred that an exceptional physician had joined the Wudang Sect, and began gathering the medicine.

A shopkeeper was astonished to learn that Mount Wudang’s young Junior Uncle-Master had written the remarkable prescription. Back at Mount Wudang, Chen Xiaofan prepared the herbs as medicinal liquid instead of refining them into a pill, leaving those present wondering about his method.

• The shopkeeper gathered all the herbs and tried to learn which master had written the prescription, but the Labor Disciple hurried away before he could ask.
• The shopkeeper caught up with the Labor Disciple and learned that the prescription came from one of Mount Wudang’s Junior Uncle-Masters, a revelation that shocked him.
• The Labor Disciple rode back to Mount Wudang and gave the herbs to Chen Xiaofan.
• Chen Xiaofan pounded the herbs into powder, mixed them with water and other ingredients, and added white sugar to make the medicine easier for Zhang Sanfeng to drink.
• Those watching, including the master, were surprised that Chen Xiaofan had made medicinal liquid rather than refining the herbs into a pill.

Chen Xiaofan fed Zhang Sanfeng a bowl of Medicinal Liquid and confidently predicted that he would soon recover. The master who had doubted him apologized and served him tea while they waited for Zhang Sanfeng to wake.

• Chen Xiaofan had a Labor Disciple hold Zhang Sanfeng's mouth open and fed him the Medicinal Liquid spoonful by spoonful.
• Chen Xiaofan told everyone to wait and predicted Zhang Sanfeng would wake before a cup of tea's time had passed.
• Chen Xiaofan assured the skeptical master that Zhang Sanfeng would soon rise full of vitality and even perform Tai Chi Fist.
• The master brewed tea for Chen Xiaofan, praised his extraordinary skill, and apologized for doubting him.

Chen Xiaofan treated Zhang Sanfeng with nine herbs, and after twenty minutes Zhang Sanfeng woke up completely healed. Zhang Sanfeng realized someone had cured his injuries and wondered who had saved his life.

• Chen Xiaofan accepted Zhang Sanfeng's apology and drank the tea he had offered.
• The Wudang Seven Heroes and the disciples waited in disbelief as Chen Xiaofan counted down twenty minutes.
• Zhang Sanfeng coughed, awoke, and sprang from his bed to drink several cups of tea.
• Zhang Sanfeng found himself full of vigor, with his old injuries and pains gone.
• Zhang Sanfeng recalled that someone must have saved him and looked around to discover who had done it.

Zhang Sanfeng was shocked to discover that his chronic injuries and ailments had vanished, leaving his body stronger and more youthful than before. The people present watched in disbelief as he tested his restored strength by jumping around.

• Zhang Sanfeng had long hidden his severe joint pain and injuries from his disciples, often entering seclusion to recuperate.
• Zhang Sanfeng suddenly found that his bones, joints, meridians, and blood vessels were free of pain and illness.
• Zhang Sanfeng jumped around and felt as vigorous as he had been in his youth.
• Zhang Sanfeng exclaimed in disbelief that his ailments had been cured, and everyone present stared at him in shock.

After Chen Xiaofan's medicine restored Zhang Sanfeng to youthful health, Zhang Sanfeng mistook Hu Ansan for his healer and resolved to reward him and his family. Hu Ansan was left in awe of Chen Xiaofan's extraordinary medical skill.

• Zhang Sanfeng sprang back to life after taking Chen Xiaofan's medicinal liquid, and Hu Ansan realized it had cured all his ailments.
• Hu Ansan marveled at Chen Xiaofan's skill and envied his ability to heal Zhang Sanfeng completely.
• Zhang Sanfeng looked over the crowd and assumed Hu Ansan had cured him.
• Zhang Sanfeng planned to give Hu Ansan half of Mount Wudang, appoint him a chief elder, and welcome his family into the Wudang Sect.

Zhang Sanfeng learned that Chen Xiaofan had saved him with medicine and recovered his health, then entrusted Chen Xiaofan with a Wudang command token. Chen Xiaofan accepted it and resolved to lead Mount Wudang toward greater glory.

• The master clarified that his medicine had failed and that Chen Xiaofan had revived Zhang Sanfeng with nine medicinal ingredients.
• Zhang Sanfeng was shocked to learn Chen Xiaofan had saved him and marveled at his recovered health.
• Zhang Sanfeng thanked Chen Xiaofan, who said he had helped because Zhang Sanfeng was his master.
• Zhang Sanfeng gave Chen Xiaofan a command token and declared that he would lead Mount Wudang after Zhang Sanfeng was gone.
• Chen Xiaofan accepted the token and agreed to lead Mount Wudang toward glory.

Zhang Sanfeng and the Wudang Seven Heroes saw Chen Xiaofan as the person who could lead the sect beyond its former heights, and the disciples acclaimed him as Sect Master. Chen Xiaofan deferred to Zhang Sanfeng’s formal succession, while the crowd stayed bowed and Young Girl watched in amazement.

• Zhang Sanfeng realized Chen Xiaofan’s talents and medical skills made him a worthy successor to lead the Wudang Sect.
• The Wudang Seven Heroes agreed that Chen Xiaofan could take the sect to new heights.
• The nearby disciples knelt and hailed Chen Xiaofan as Sect Master.
• Zhang Sanfeng welcomed the chance to pass on the sect and retire.
• Chen Xiaofan asked the crowd to wait for Zhang Sanfeng to formally transfer the position, but they remained bowed.
• Young Girl felt overwhelmed as she watched Chen Xiaofan be acclaimed as the Wudang Sect’s new leader.

Chen Xiaofan took charge of the Wudang Sect and learned its affairs from Zhang Sanfeng. Zhang Sanfeng was left astonished when Chen Xiaofan said he had remembered every detail.

• Zhang Sanfeng told Chen Xiaofan to notify the Central Plains sects that he had become Wudang's leader.
• Chen Xiaofan wrote the notices, had copies made, and sent a disciple down the mountain to deliver them.
• Zhang Sanfeng dismissed everyone and brought Chen Xiaofan to his secluded hut.
• Zhang Sanfeng explained the Wudang Sect's history, finances, personnel, and daily affairs to Chen Xiaofan.
• Chen Xiaofan said he had remembered everything, leaving Zhang Sanfeng stunned.

Chen Xiaofan impressed Zhang Sanfeng by reciting his detailed account of sect affairs from memory and offering suggestions. Zhang Sanfeng gave Chen Xiaofan martial arts manuals and a fortune in treasure, then discovered the enormous storage space inside Chen Xiaofan’s small bag and asked him to explain it.

• Chen Xiaofan recited Zhang Sanfeng’s account of sect affairs backward with perfect accuracy and suggested changes to elder appointments.
• After their conversation, Zhang Sanfeng gave Chen Xiaofan martial arts manuals, gold, silver, and jewels.
• Chen Xiaofan used a small bag to pack the manuals and the huge pile of treasure.
• Zhang Sanfeng was astonished to see that the ordinary-looking bag held an enormous amount of space and asked Chen Xiaofan what it was.
• Chen Xiaofan said he had planned to explain the bag but had not had time.

Chen Xiaofan showed Zhang Sanfeng the Storage Bag, which left the old master astonished. He gave Zhang Sanfeng one, and Zhang Sanfeng eagerly accepted and examined it.

• Chen Xiaofan explained the Storage Bag's purpose to Zhang Sanfeng.
• Zhang Sanfeng watched Chen Xiaofan pack gold, silver, and jewels into the bag and saw that its weight did not change.
• Chen Xiaofan gave Zhang Sanfeng another Storage Bag as a gift.
• Zhang Sanfeng accepted the bag and handled it carefully, overwhelmed by excitement.

Chen Xiaofan left Zhang Sanfeng with a Storage Bag and went to search the Scripture Depository for manuals on making rings. Song Yuanqiao asked Zhang Sanfeng to heal Song Qingshu, but Zhang Sanfeng said he could not and urged him to seek help from Chen Xiaofan.

• Chen Xiaofan gave Zhang Sanfeng a Storage Bag, then left for the Scripture Depository to look for books on making rings.
• Song Yuanqiao visited Zhang Sanfeng and explained how Song Qingshu had provoked Chen Xiaofan and been badly injured.
• Song Yuanqiao asked Zhang Sanfeng to heal his son, while admitting that Song Qingshu had started the trouble.
• Zhang Sanfeng said he could not heal Song Qingshu and told Song Yuanqiao to ask Chen Xiaofan for help.
• Zhang Sanfeng showed Song Yuanqiao the Storage Bag Chen Xiaofan had given him.

Song Yuanqiao learned that Song Qingshu’s injuries would heal and was astonished by the Storage Bag Zhang Sanfeng demonstrated. After discovering Chen Xiaofan had given it to Zhang Sanfeng, Song Yuanqiao’s awe of him deepened.

• Chen Xiaofan reassured Song Yuanqiao that Song Qingshu’s injuries would heal after about a month of bed rest.
• Song Yuanqiao thanked Chen Xiaofan, who entered the Scripture Depository to continue reading.
• Zhang Sanfeng demonstrated the Storage Bag, leaving Song Yuanqiao stunned by how much it could hold.
• Zhang Sanfeng told Song Yuanqiao that Chen Xiaofan had given him the Storage Bag, and Song Yuanqiao was overwhelmed with admiration.
• Song Yuanqiao remembered that Chen Xiaofan was now the sect leader and smacked his forehead at his mistake.

Song Qingshu learned that Chen Xiaofan had spared him and realized that Chen Xiaofan was the new sect leader, an immortal with extraordinary power. He vowed never to provoke Chen Xiaofan again after Song Yuanqiao warned him that no one could protect him if he repeated his disrespect.

• Song Yuanqiao told Song Qingshu that Chen Xiaofan had only punished him and had not intended to cripple him permanently.
• Song Qingshu regretted insulting Chen Xiaofan and swore he would never trouble him again.
• Song Yuanqiao warned Song Qingshu to treat the New Sect Leader respectfully or risk being killed and even getting Song Yuanqiao purged from the sect.
• Song Yuanqiao told Song Qingshu that Chen Xiaofan had given Zhang Sanfeng a Storage Bag with an enormous space inside.
• Song Qingshu was shocked by the Storage Bag and vowed never to provoke Chen Xiaofan again.

Song Yuanqiao sent Chen Xiaofan a letter to clear the estrangement between them, and a disciple found Chen Xiaofan studying in the Scripture Depository. Chen Xiaofan received the letter calmly, leaving the disciple impressed by how approachable he was compared with Song Qingshu.

• Song Yuanqiao decided to write Chen Xiaofan a letter after his son showed he had seen the light, and he sent a disciple to deliver it.
• The disciple entered the Scripture Depository and searched its first two floors before finding Chen Xiaofan on the third floor studying a thick scripture.
• The disciple hesitated to interrupt Chen Xiaofan, remembering how Song Qingshu had once berated him for a minor disturbance.
• Chen Xiaofan noticed the disciple and asked whether he had something to deliver.
• The disciple respectfully handed Chen Xiaofan the letter and contrasted his kindness with Song Qingshu's temper.

Chen Xiaofan accepted Song Yuanqiao’s apology for Song Qingshu and studied martial arts while searching the Scripture Depository for ring-making methods. He found a manual detailing eighteen kinds of rings, though he had not yet discovered how to make Storage Rings.

• Chen Xiaofan read Song Yuanqiao’s apology and decided to forgive Song Qingshu unless he caused trouble again.
• Chen Xiaofan dismissed the disciple and continued cultivating in the Scripture Depository.
• Chen Xiaofan studied a manual containing an immortal art that could transfer cultivation, then planned to use it to turn everyone on Mount Wudang into Immortals.
• Chen Xiaofan searched for ring-making methods and found a thin manual describing eighteen types of rings, with illustrations and different designs.

Chen Xiaofan began studying eighteen ring-crafting methods, hoping to learn how to make a Storage Ring. Meanwhile, another sect received news that Zhang Sanfeng had handed leadership of the Wudang Sect to Chen Xiaofan, leaving them stunned and confused.

• Chen Xiaofan decided to study all eighteen ring-crafting methods and began learning from the book.
• The Sect Leader and his followers anxiously waited at their mountain gate for a messenger from Mount Wudang.
• A Wudang Sect messenger delivered a letter announcing a major change at Mount Wudang.
• The Sect Leader read that Zhang Sanfeng had yielded the Wudang Sect leadership to Chen Xiaofan.
• The sect members were relieved that Mount Wudang was not in crisis but could not believe Chen Xiaofan had become its Sect Leader.