After Uncle Yu heard Zhang Yuchen's question, he answered:
"That thing is a special plant that grows on the Feng Shui node of this old burial ground.
It has been cultivated by my father-in-law's family for generations and possesses powerful spiritual energy.
It is generally used to replenish True Qi, with excellent results.
Many traditional sects in the mainland come here seeking this herb to make pills and medicine."
Only after hearing Uncle Yu's explanation did Zhang Yuchen and I understand.
It turned out to be an herb rich in spiritual energy that could replenish True Qi.
It really was good stuff, just enough to make up for today's expenditure.
Since the item had not been brought over yet, I stepped forward and approached Ruan Lie.
Then I said:
"Fellow Daoist!"
Seeing me cup my fists in greeting, he nodded and returned the gesture.
I got straight to the point:
"Fellow Daoist Ruan, could you take a look at my left hand?
The Black Lotus Seal absorbed quite a bit of evil energy from the curses.
Now my entire left palm is somewhat numb.
Please help me see whether it was caused by the curse's evil energy, or if I've been poisoned by a curse..."
We were not experts in this area and truly could not make sense of it.
Ruan Lie and the Lu Family members beside him were all taken aback upon hearing this.
Lu Changyuan was even more surprised.
"Xiao Jiang, your hand is numb? Xiao Ruan, hurry and take a look at him..."
Ruan Lie was neither arrogant nor conceited.
He gave a hum and began examining my left arm.
His method of examination was rather strange. He lightly tapped my arm with his fingers in what appeared to be a rhythmic pattern.
Yet vaguely, I