Wu Kaiyu's hair was white and sparse atop his head, his face covered in wrinkles. He was the very picture of decrepit old age, yet the vitality of plants swirled within his clouded eyes, flickering between life and death.
His green robe was embroidered with all manner of medicinal herbs. Those herbs possessed spiritual life, divine radiance surging through them as though they had come alive. They circled through the air like stars surrounding the moon, enclosing Wu Kaiyu in their midst.
Accompanied by the golden-armored guard, Wu Kaiyu clasped his hands behind his back and walked through the air. In just a few steps, he appeared beside Qin Tiangong as though he had teleported.
"You're injured this badly? Who did this?"
Wu Kaiyu narrowed his eyes. Green ripples carrying the fragrance of plants continuously spread from his body and enveloped Qin Tiangong. An instant later, his expression changed in alarm.
"Xiao Chen! I went to kill him, but he wounded me instead. A strand of Sword Qi clings to me like a maggot burrowing into bone. I've exhausted all my strength, but I still can't expel it. Please help me, Old Wu!"
Upon seeing Wu Kaiyu, Qin Tiangong slowly rose and offered a slight bow.
Wu Kaiyu was a Medicine Emperor who devoted himself exclusively to the healing arts and held considerable standing within the Qin Family.
Even Qin Tiangong was quite respectful before him and dared not lie!
"Xiao Chen? When did the Azure Spirit Domain gain such a young sword immortal?"
Wu Kaiyu frowned, unable to recall Xiao Chen's origins for a moment. He immersed himself in the healing arts and paid no attention to worldly affairs, so he knew nothing about Xiao Chen.
Qin Tiangong's face flushed so deeply it seemed about to drip blood. Gritting