He knew Xu Xuanling was no longer the same as before.
The Lotus Cloud Sect had made tremendous strides in spells, formations, Talisman Arts, and alchemy. Its methods for treating people should have become far more varied as well.
Within seconds, Xu Xuanling came downstairs with an outer robe draped over her shoulders.
She sat cross-legged beside Honglian and briefly examined her, then struck her chest with a palm. Next, she switched to her fingers and tapped several points in quick succession before prying open Honglian's jaws and feeding her two pills.
"She's not in much danger. That should do it," Xu Xuanling said, withdrawing her power.
"That simple?" Chen Xuan raised an eyebrow.
"Her blood and qi weren't circulating properly, so I used spiritual energy to clear the blockage. There's fire toxin in her body, but strengthening her organs will let them neutralize it themselves. As for the wounds on her skin, one blood orange and one anti-stiffness pill will suffice," she replied calmly. "I thought it would be something serious. She only looks weak; in fact, she wouldn't have died within the next day or two. Whoever did this knew exactly how far to go. They never intended to kill her."
"I see... Thanks for your help." Chen Xuan realized he had still underestimated her abilities.
"Don't mention it. I'm more than happy to help you, Master." Xu Xuanling watched him with the hint of a smile. "So, Master, who might this woman be?"
"She's..." Chen Xuan stopped just as he began.
Who was she?
She was Honglian, an operative in the Jiangcheng Branch's Execution Team.
But which Honglian was she?
The Honglian of history had certainly been important, but history had already changed! The current Honglian was merely an ordinary operative. Why would her arrival cause Lin