When they reached Jueming's bedroom, Jingchen looked toward the four Blood-Clad Guards following Chen Shi'an, his expression hesitant.
The four Blood-Clad Guards had kept their hoods on the entire time, leaving only half their faces visible.
Their appearance was also somewhat strange. None was tall, but they had broad shoulders and slender waists, making them look rather awkward.
From his first glimpse of these four, Jingchen had harbored some doubts.
Chen Shi'an smiled slightly. "These four are my trusted subordinates. They are utterly loyal and have considerable attainments in both the Alchemy Dao and the Medicine Dao.
"I brought them here today partly to teach them something about the Alchemy Dao and the Medicine Dao, and partly so they could lend a hand should any problems arise with Master Jueming."
Hearing this, Jingchen nodded and led Chen Shi'an and the four Blood-Clad Guards into Jueming's bedroom.
On the bed, Jueming lay on his back, his face slightly flushed and his eyes tightly closed.
Jingchen said softly, "The Abbot was awake just a moment ago. Now he has passed out again."
Chen Shi'an made a show of taking Jueming's pulse, then lifted his eyelids to examine them. Turning toward Jingchen, he said with a smile,
"The sinister poison inside Master Jueming is slowly dissipating. I estimate it will not be long before he makes a full recovery."
Joy appeared on Jingchen's face, and he pressed his palms together. "It is all thanks to Sect Master Jing stepping in to save him."
Chen Shi'an smiled slightly. "It is what I should do. Lately, how long does Master Jueming usually remain unconscious before waking?"
Jingchen thought for a moment. "The length of time varies. Sometimes it is half a day, sometimes only an hour."
Chen Shi'an nodded. "That is not very long. I