Chang Kong's Life Hanging by a Thread

Zhang Manor.

The candlelight was bright, the atmosphere was heavy, and hurried footsteps could be heard everywhere late at night. Servants were running back and forth carrying copper basins filled with water.

Inside the courtyard of Chang Kong, Zhang Yunji paced back and forth, glancing anxiously at Chang Kong's room every now and then.

Baili Chuxue sat on a stone bench in the courtyard, silent, her eyes slightly red, clearly having just cried.

The Liu Ying, usually so lively, lay listlessly on the stone table, looking heartbroken.

"Crunch~"

The door opened, and the three of them turned around to look at the Sword Sect Leader, who walked out looking exhausted.

"Sect Leader, how is Master?" Zhang Yunji rushed forward and asked anxiously.

Upon hearing this, the sect leader shook his head and sighed, saying, "The technique used by the opponent is extremely rare. It directly shattered all of Chang Kong Brother Changkong's meridians, and that Spiritual Power has completely severed the life force within Chang Kong's body. I am powerless to help."

Although the sect leader's cultivation level is high, he is not a healer, so he really can't do anything about this kind of situation.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yunji and the other two felt a chill run down their spines.

"Senior Uncle, may I ask if the Medical Sage can cure my father?" Baili Chuxue asked calmly.

The sect leader pondered for a moment, then said, "If it were the Medicine Saint Shaoyao, who were to intervene, she should be able to save Chang Kong Brother Changkong. However, the Medicine Saint Shaoyao, has been elusive in recent years, and hasn't even visited Doctrine of the Mean Academy for many years. Finding her would be extremely difficult, and besides..."

The sect leader paused for a moment, sighed, and continued, "Chang Kong Brother Changkong might not make it through the night."

"What!" Zhang Yunji and the other two were shocked, and Liu Ying couldn't hold back her tears and they fell down.

"Sigh..." The sect leader shook his head and sighed, "I've done my best."

In reality, Chang Kong's injuries were far more serious than he claimed. Ever since he was carried back to the Zhang Manor, Chang Kong had been vomiting blood non-stop. In just one day, he had vomited almost all the blood in his body, which was enough to prove that Chang Kong was dead. Not to mention that the Spiritual Power in Chang Kong's body had already shattered all the life force in Chang Kong's body before he arrived. Even if the Medicine Saint Shaoyao came now, she might not be able to save him.

"Sister-in-law!" Suddenly, Liu Ying exclaimed in surprise.

Turning my gaze, I saw that Baili Chuxue had fainted after hearing the news.

"Chuxue!" Zhang Yunji hugged Baili Chuxue tightly, looking at her haggard and sad face, his heart ached.

'Da da da~'

A hurried footstep sounded, and the steward rushed in, whispering, "Master, the shopkeeper is here."

Zhang Yunji was taken aback, then his face lit up with joy. He handed his wife to Liu Ying for support and ran outside. The Sword Sect leader hesitated for a moment, then chose to stay put and did not follow.

Zhang Manor, Ma Feifei stood in front of the gate, his expression somewhat solemn. The heavy atmosphere emanating from the Zhang Manor told him that Chang Kong's injuries seemed to be serious.

"Who on earth could have caused such great harm to Chang Kong?" Ma Feifei wondered to himself.

It was obvious that the man in black was after him today, Chang Kong merely blocked the attack for him; but the most terrifying thing was that Chang Kong, as a Spirit Saint, suffered a great loss and was seriously injured in the few dozen seconds he fought with the man.

How terrifying must the opponent be? And such a terrifying figure actually wants to assassinate Ma Feifei!

To be honest, Ma Feifei, who has always been timid, really doesn't remember offending anyone, let alone a big shot like Spirit Saint.

"Is it because the Mysterious Bookstore is too dazzling?" Ma Feifei muttered to himself.

If the other party's greed was aroused by the Mysterious Bookstore, Ma Feifei thought it was quite possible. After all, the Mysterious Bookstore had brought too many surprises to everyone so far, including martial arts techniques, little elves, cultivation levels, and even today's divine artifacts.

It would be a bit unreasonable to say that no one has any interest in it by now.

'Shopkeeper~'

Lost in thought, Ma Feifei heard Zhang Yunji's voice coming from inside the mansion. She looked up and saw Zhang Yunji running out in a panic.

"How's the situation?" Ma Feifei asked.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yunji immediately knelt down in front of Ma Feifei and said, "Please, shopkeeper, save my master."

"What are you doing? Get up quickly." Ma Feifei turned slightly to the side and helped Zhang Yunji up, saying, "Your master was injured while protecting me. If he could save me, he certainly wouldn't stand idly by. Take me to see him first."

"Thank you, shopkeeper." A hint of joy finally appeared on Zhang Yunji's face. In his opinion, as long as Ma Feifei was willing to save his master, he could definitely save him; as for the reason, there was no reason.

If I had to give a reason, it would probably be that there's nothing Mysterious Bookstore hasn't done so far.

Without hesitation, Zhang Yunji led Ma Feifei and Yun Qingyang to Chang Kong's courtyard. Baili Chuxue had already woken up and came up with Liu Ying to greet them.

Ma Feifei didn't have much time for pleasantries and went straight into Chang Kong's room.

Upon entering the room, a strong stench of blood assaulted Ma Feifei's senses, making her feel nauseous. She used her Power of Faith to dispel the stench and Ma Feifei approached Chang Kong.

Chang Kong lay quietly on the bed, his eyes closed, his face pale and bloodless. What surprised Ma Feifei even more was that Chang Kong's body seemed to have been drained of its strength; he was no longer as robust as before, and was as thin as skin and bones.

"Is the opponent really that strong?" Ma Feifei was genuinely shocked. Chang Kong looked nothing like the man in black who had fought to a draw that morning; it would be an understatement to say that he had been completely crushed.

"If I'm not mistaken, that man in black should be at least at the Spirit Saint Fifth Stage realm." At this moment, the Sword Sect leader, who had entered with Zhang Yunji, spoke up.

"Spirit Saint Fifth Stage?" Ma Feifei frowned and glanced at Yun Qingyang.

Yun Qingyang nodded, meaning that the Sword Sect leader was right.

"Are there many cultivators at or above the Spirit Saint Fifth Stage realm on the Azure Dragon Continent?" Ma Feifei asked curiously.

The Sword Sect leader replied, "Less than fifty people."

Although the Azure Dragon Continent is vast and rich in resources, with five kingdoms standing side by side and numerous sects and forces, for unknown reasons, the number of cultivators who have reached the Spirit Saint realm over the past 30,000 years has been decreasing, and there has not been a single one who has stepped into the Immortal Realm. Therefore, the Spirit Saint realm has attracted the attention of the world, especially cultivators at the Spirit Saint Fifth Stage realm, who have become the focus of attention.

These fifty people were scattered throughout the Azure Dragon Continent, and naturally, each of them was one of the most powerful beings.

It's quite something to brag about that Ma Feifei was assassinated by one of these fifty people.

"This must be the leader of the Sword Sect. May I ask your name?" Ma Feifei asked, clasping his hands in greeting.

The Sword Sect Leader returned the greeting with clasped hands, saying, "I dare not accept such a greeting. I am Jian Shiqi."

"Uh..." Ma Feifei noticed a hint of Gu Long's style in the sound.

Seeing Ma Feifei's expression, the Sword Sect Leader knew his confusion and immediately explained, "Anyone who assumes the position of the Sword Sect Leader must change their name, taking 'Sword' as their surname and their given name as their order of appointment. I am the seventeenth Sword Sect Leader, hence the name Seventeen."

Ma Feifei then understood why the Sword Sect leader had the name Gu Longfeng; it turned out to be an alias.

Seeing that Ma Feifei was still in the mood to chat with people, Zhang Yunji, who was standing to the side, immediately put on a mournful face and looked at Ma Feifei pitifully.

Ma Feifei patted his head, looking apologetic, and looked at Yun Qingyang, asking, "Do you have a solution for him?"

Actually, Ma Feifei was just asking casually; he would definitely have to ask the system for that. But to Ma Feifei's surprise, Yun Qingyang actually nodded!