Although large-scale outbreaks of ominous calamities had rarely occurred near Azure River in recent years, related legends still circulated among the common folk from time to time. Everyone would rather believe they existed than risk believing they did not.
The others could tell that Li Mu was tempted to seek medicinal herbs for them. For a moment, they all spoke up, unwilling to let Li Mu take such a risk.
Zhao Tuo grinned. "As elder brothers, it's only right for us to protect our younger brother. You're still young, gifted beyond measure, with a dazzling future ahead of you. Don't put yourself in danger! The Newcomer Martial Trials are just around the corner. If you represent Myriad Swords Tower and fight openly, stunning Hidden Sword Manor, we'll all share in the glory."
Hui Zhen, too, spoke weakly, telling Li Mu not to risk himself. He said he could recover on his own.
Li Mu looked at Hui Zhen's sunken breastbone, his expression grave. With wounds this severe and a lack of medicine, how could he possibly recover?
"Everyone, you were injured while coming to my rescue. Medicine is scarce right now, and every day of delay may damage your foundations. If I do not go this time, I will regret it for the rest of my life."
"Wait for my good news. I'll go and return before you know it."
To put everyone at ease, Li Mu had no choice but to reveal part of his strength. In truth, he could now unleash the force to lift a seven-hundred-jin cauldron.
"Seven hundred jin? That's on par with a Third Pass martial master!"
Everyone revealed looks of shock, followed by some relief. Their injuries had at least been suffered in protecting a hidden dragon of Myriad Swords Tower!
"You actually possess