An Eight-Bearer Sedan Arrives at the Door

"Um?"

Qiu Yan stopped what she was doing and looked straight ahead.

Instantly, the plump, white thing froze, remaining motionless in place.

"Oh? That's interesting."

Before he finished speaking, Qiu Yan had already appeared several feet away, and with a single reach, he took the object in his hand.

Suddenly, a delicate fragrance wafted over.

He looked over and saw a plump, white thing that resembled a radish, with only a few roots branching out from its tip.

"It's a ginseng root!"

Qiu Yan had seen something similar in his previous life, so he recognized it at first glance. It was a ginseng root, and judging from its size and appearance, it was quite old.

Trembling!

Then, he clearly noticed that the ginseng in his hand trembled slightly, but then calmed down and remained still.

Suddenly, a word popped into Qiu Yan's mind—

"Playing dead?"

Through his senses, he could vaguely feel that subtle emotional fluctuations were emanating from the ginseng in his hand—fear, sincerity, and purity.

"This ginseng seems to have become a spirit, possessing intelligence, but its thinking is not clear, and its heart is like that of a child."

As Qiu Yan was still thinking, a crackling sound suddenly came from the side. The flames enveloping the medicine cabinet suddenly flared up and then receded, and the medicine cabinet in the fire had disappeared without a trace.

Qiu Yan looked in the direction of the sound, waved his hand, and the flames dissipated, leaving only a talisman floating in mid-air!

The third Divine Ability Talisman!

Qiu Yan raised his hand and made a grasping motion. The talisman was immediately drawn to the book and caught by him. He infused it with his mind, and the talisman, connected with his bloodline, revealed its mysteries.

"This third talisman came from Physician Huang's medicine cabinet. According to the book of notes, although this medicine cabinet is Law Artifact, it is no ordinary one. Doctor Physician Huang regarded it as the foundation for his enlightenment, and it records his personal experiences and the history of his Dao Field temple. Physician Huang's Dao Field is the Wind-Feasting Hall. His cultivation has only just condensed into Earthly Soul and is not yet complete."

The thought flashed through his mind, and Qiu Yan had already received the information within the talisman.

"This talisman contains four Character Spell not found in the Curse Compendium: the Poison Character Spell, the Healing Character Spell, the Corroding Character Spell, and the Nurturing Character Spell. But this is not surprising. Although the Curse Compendium is a general outline, it is only used by the outer sect of the Upper Spirit Sect Path for Foundation Establishment and enlightenment. It is mostly general and not in-depth. The Character Spell mentioned are all common techniques. But this medicine cabinet is the foundation for Physician Huang's enlightenment and is closely related to what he has learned. Hmm?"

Just then, the talisman trapping Physician Huang stirred slightly, indicating that Huang Wende inside had sensed something and was struggling. But with a thought, Qiu Yan activated the power of the talisman and immediately suppressed him.

"This Physician Huang's Living Soul is not so easy to deal with. I wonder how long it will take to truly refine it."

As Qiu Yan pondered this, he walked towards the study, the ginseng root still clutched in his hand.

Once inside, Qiu Yan sat down in a chair, took out a porcelain bottle, opened it, and took a deep sniff. He inhaled the fragrant aroma, and his complexion improved, and his spirits lifted.

"Unfortunately, this only treats the symptoms, not the root cause. To fully recover, you need to rest for a period of time, supplement your nutrition, and adjust your diet."

He put down the porcelain bottle and felt the ginseng in his other hand move; its roots trembled slightly, as if trying to reach out to the bottle containing the Blood Pill.

Qiu Yan finally spoke up, "Now that you've become a spirit, there's no need to hide anymore. Although I, Qiu, seek advancement, you haven't provoked me, so I won't do anything to you. You can leave if you want."

As he spoke, he put the ginseng aside, got up, took a book from the bookshelf, and began to read it aloud softly.

The sentences flowed through my heart, and divine power seeped from my soul, quickly calming my mind and settling my thoughts.

In this battle, Qiu Yan not only exhausted his physical potential, but also suffered a great loss of mental strength. Therefore, he returned to his study and did not rush to explore the secrets of condensing the Earthly Soul. Instead, he turned to reading and reciting the verses to cultivate his soul and nourish his nature, proceeding step by step, without being rash or making any mistakes.

He read for a whole night, his mind completely absorbed in the book. When he came to his senses, it was already broad daylight, and Qiu Yan's spirits had basically recovered. His complexion was clear and normal, but this was only on the surface; the hidden dangers still existed.

After putting away the book, Qiu Yan looked up and saw that the ginseng was still lying quietly on the table, radiating a much more intense aura. He shook his head, ignored it, tidied himself up, changed his clothes, and went out.

Not long after, Pan Rongniang arrived. After a flurry of activity, the two ate breakfast. When Qiu Yan returned to his study, the ginseng was no longer on the table.

Qiu Yan didn't take it seriously. He took out paper and a pen and began to practice calligraphy. Reading can calm the soul, and practicing calligraphy can strengthen the mind. These were methods of Nature Cultivation that he had personally summarized.

They practiced until noon, when Liu Huai and Liu Yue arrived and sighed as soon as they entered.

"I never imagined Physician Huang was this kind of person. Now the rumors circulating in the streets have all been reversed. Those who used to speak ill of you are now apologizing to me."

Liu Huai's words were naturally related to the Wind-Feasting Hall Physician Huang.

Overnight, word spread and the whole city knew about it.

This was all Huang Wende's way of ruining Qiu Yan's reputation. He had people spread rumors everywhere, making a big fuss and attracting everyone's attention. But things took an unexpected turn. Qiu Yan led his men to the clinic and first left them speechless. Then, they found a pile of corpses in the courtyard of the clinic. The scene was gruesome and shocking!

As a result, it was difficult for anyone not to pay attention. The story spread everywhere, and Qiu Yan was transformed from a kind-hearted scholar into a wise and brave genius in the eyes of the people.

"In a while, storytellers will turn this story into a tale and tell it to people!" Liu Huai's face was beaming with excitement. The more he looked at his nephew, the more extraordinary he felt. Old Huai was greatly pleased.

Liu Yue, however, was still somewhat frightened, repeatedly saying, "This was too dangerous! That Huang Wende is ruthless and insane. If something had happened to him, his revenge would have been terrible. I heard that he escaped from prison last night and killed two people! But he's done too many heinous things; I wonder which hero he angered and got killed in the clinic!"

"Good riddance!" Liu Huai slammed his fist on the table. "He deserves no regrets!"

After listening to their story, Qiu Yan asked a few more questions and learned that the government had blocked the road and thoroughly searched the Wind-Feasting Hall. People who had been treated there in the past two days had been summoned for questioning, and the government seemed determined not to let the matter rest.

However, Qiu Yan, who had a direct conflict and grudge against Physician Huang, was ignored and seemed to have been forgotten.

Qiu Yan was fully aware of this.

"In the end, it was all thanks to Ma Yang."

As the matter escalated, the details of the incident spread far and wide, eventually attracting the attention of the Prefect of Yuan Ning and the Censor of Jiannan Circuit, who both sent people to investigate. As a result, Qiu Yan's reputation soared, most notably in the increased People's Wishes he garnered.

However, these People's Wishes are not only filled with gratitude and prayers, but also with emotions such as curiosity and doubt. All of these emotions pass through the Soul Aperture, are absorbed by the deity, and are refined into divine power to strengthen the Incense Faith.

And so, a major case with far-reaching implications did not affect Qiu Yan's family. Everything in the Qiu Family's courtyard remained as usual, except that the neighbors' attitudes toward Qiu Yan changed again. They were careful in their words and actions, not daring to offend him in the slightest.

That evening, when Qiu Yan returned to his room to read, he found the ginseng root on the table again.

"Interesting."

He shook his head, said nothing more, and continued reciting.

The peaceful days lasted for three days.

On the morning of the third day, after breakfast, Qiu Yan went to the courtyard, intending to practice the Five Animal Play. But before he could even set up his stance, there was a knocking sound at the door.

Upon opening the door, the first thing that caught the eye was the face of County Magistrate Dong Qiu. The magistrate stepped aside, revealing the scene behind him. A large sedan chair carried by eight men was parked in the alley in front of the door. The curtain of the sedan chair was parted by a slender hand, and then a pink figure gracefully stepped out of the sedan chair.