In the courtyard.

While Chu Qinghe and Qu Feiyan continued playing Gomoku, Dongfang Bubai took a bath and changed into clean clothes.

Perhaps because his long-standing injuries had been healed, Dongfang Bubai had a slight smile on his lips, clearly in a good mood.

After Dongfang Bubai sat down, Qu Feiyan looked at her curiously and said, "Isn't it said that Ping Yizhi of the Sun Moon Sect has extremely high medical skills? Why didn't you go to him to treat your injuries, Sister Dongfang, instead of waiting until now?"

In response to Qu Feiyan's words, Dongfang Bubai said calmly, "Ping Yizhi cannot heal the injuries on my body."

Upon hearing this, Qu Feiyan exclaimed in astonishment, "Even Ping Yizhi couldn't solve it? Doesn't that mean your medical skills are even better than Ping Yizhi's?"

Dongfang Bubai nodded in acknowledgment.

Having received confirmation from Dongfang Bubai, Qu Feiyan first glanced at Chu Qinghe in surprise, then continued to ask, "But with Sister Dongfang's strength, who could have caused you such serious injuries?"

Chu Qinghe, who was standing to the side, said calmly, "Her injuries were not caused by the battle, but by the cultivation technique."

The little girl looked at Chu Qinghe in confusion and asked, "Because of the cultivation technique? What do you mean?"

In response, Dongfang Bubai slowly said, "The Sunflower Manual that I cultivate was originally created by a gifted eunuch in the palace, and the cultivation path of the manual is also different from ordinary manuals."

"When I realized this, I modified the Sunflower Manual. However, in the process, the Three Lesser Yang Meridians were damaged, and the blood stasis was difficult to disperse. By the time I realized it, it was too late. I can only suppress these stagnant toxins with my internal energy."

"I never expected that I would have the opportunity to treat this old injury today."

As she spoke, Dongfang Bubai's gaze fell on Chu Qinghe, her beautiful eyes flashing and a smile playing on her lips.

"I see!"

After understanding the source of Dongfang Bubai's poisonous stasis, Qu Feiyan's expression suddenly became enlightened.

But then, Qu Feiyan looked at Dongfang Bubai in surprise.

Heavenly-level cultivation techniques are inherently profound and mysterious.

The fact that Dongfang Bubai was able to improve a Heaven-ranked cultivation technique speaks volumes about his aptitude and talent.

Qu Feiyan glanced at Dongfang Bubai, then at Chu Qinghe, and her expression instantly turned strange.

Dongfang Bubai, needless to say, is the leader of the Sun Moon Cult and a master-level expert.

Furthermore, he is capable of improving Heaven-rank martial arts; such talent is truly remarkable.

And what about Chu Qinghe? His comprehension is so high that he can learn even Xuan-level martial arts at a glance, and he can even master them to the point of "returning to simplicity".

Although his strength and cultivation are slightly inferior, his medical skills are even better than those of divine doctors like Ping Yizhi.

It is also something that no ordinary person can compare to.

So, it seems that out of the three people, I'm the only one with average talent.

Thinking of this, Qu Feiyan, who used to be quite proud, suddenly felt out of place with the two of them because she was not good enough.

Melancholy.

"Knock knock knock..."

However, at that moment, a knocking sound suddenly came from the front yard into the inner yard.

Upon hearing the knock, all three looked on with suspicion.

At Chu Qinghe's prompting, Qu Feiyan also stood up from the stone bench and walked outside.

However, when she reached the door, Qu Feiyan did not open it. Instead, she lightly leaped up the wall.

After peeking out, Qu Feiyan also saw the person coming from the doorway.

It was Li Dequan from the east of the city.

After scrutinizing Li De for a few moments, Qu Feiyan, who was leaning against the wall, finally spoke up: "Hey! Who are you looking for?"

Upon hearing the sound, Li Dequan, who was standing at the door, quickly looked up in the direction of the sound.

When his gaze fell on Qu Feiyan, Li Dequan quickly asked, "May I ask if this is Young Master Chu's home?"

"Looking for the young master?" Qu Feiyan raised an eyebrow at Li Dequan's words, then asked, "What do you want with the young master?"

Upon hearing this, Li Dequan hesitated.

After a few breaths, Li Dequan cupped his hands and said, "I hope you can convey my message that Li Dequan, a craftsman from the east of the city, has something to ask of Young Master Chu."

Qu Feiyan tilted her head and said, "Then wait a moment!"

As soon as the words fell, the little girl shrank back and turned back to the inner courtyard.

Upon hearing the little girl's description of the visitor, Chu Qinghe asked suspiciously, "You mean the person outside the door is Li Dequan?"

Qu Feiyan nodded in acknowledgment.

After receiving confirmation from Qu Feiyan, Chu Qinghe also became interested.

For an honest businessman like Li Dequan, trouble is something he would likely avoid at all costs.

Having experienced that afternoon, Li Dequan should have thought that Li Dequan was avoiding him like the plague.

Instead of proactively coming to your door late at night like this.

As his thoughts raced, Chu Qinghe said, "Bring him in!"

Upon hearing this, Qu Feiyan turned around and walked outside again.

Half an hour later, led by Qu Feiyan, Li Dequan also entered the inner courtyard.

When Li Dequan noticed Chu Qinghe in the courtyard, he felt a sudden sense of relief.

Seeing Li Dequan's reaction, Chu Qinghe's interest grew even stronger.

A few breaths later, when he reached Chu Qinghe, Li Dequan cupped his hands and said, "Young Master Chu."

Chu Qinghe nodded slightly, then gestured to the person beside him and said, "Manager Li, please have a seat."

After Li Dequan took his seat, Chu Qinghe spoke, "What brings you here so late at night, Manager Li?"

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