News that "the Martial Sage had awakened" spread like the wind from outside Zuo Wuji's room in the residence. In a short time, it had traveled far and wide, with people constantly running about to spread the word.
Zuo Wuji opened his eyes. At his bedside stood the Bearded Martial Artist and two other old men, all staring at him with excited expressions. Zuo Wuji was still somewhat dazed and weak, but he soon jolted upright from the bed.
"Where are Great Master and Fourth Master? How are they?"
"Martial Sage Lord, do not worry. Great Hero Yan and Hero Lu's injuries looked severe, but their abundant true qi protected their heart meridians. Neither is in serious danger. They are both under dedicated care and will certainly be fine. On the contrary, Martial Sage Lord, your condition earlier was truly critical!"
"That's right. Thankfully, Heaven watched over you, Martial Sage Lord. You pulled through!"
As the two old men spoke, they habitually stroked their beards and went on at length about the injuries, clearly experienced old doctors.
The bearded man at the side held himself back for a while before finally finding a chance to cut in.
"Martial Sage Lord, the one you, Great Hero Yan, and Hero Lu fought to the death was said to be a great demon that had cultivated for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years—almost the most terrifying demon in this world. You smashed its skull apart with your staff, and afterward, all those lesser demons exploded into blood mist! It was truly..."
"Truly enough to set the heart ablaze! I feel as though my blood is about to burn. What a pity that once the old demon was killed by Martial Sage Lord, the lesser demons could not survive either. Otherwise, I would have dearly