Chapter 91 The Light of Dawn
Lin Pingzhi and the group left. Judging from what the seven people said before they left, perhaps he really could join the sect called Xiaoyao.
Although Lu Yusheng rarely heard it mentioned in the situation analysis, a traitor with extraordinary martial arts skills like Ding Chunqiu should not lack top-notch martial arts manuals.
Hua Manlou's subsequent statement further confirmed her conjecture.
Xiaolin had obviously done some cramming on the basic information of various sects beforehand, and when he learned that he might be able to become Xiaoyao's disciple, his original anxiety and confusion were replaced by sudden joy.
Although reluctant, he had no choice but to say goodbye to Lu Yusheng in a hurry and leave with the other seniors.
Time was precious, and he needed to send a letter home to let his family know he was safe on the way, so he obviously didn't have time to stay here any longer.
His departure left Lu Yusheng with a mixture of relief and regret.
Fortunately, although the hype has gradually faded, the shop still receives occasional visits from strangers. What's even more gratifying is that these are no longer the charlatans who would pester her with questions. Dealing with those inquiring questions was far more tiring than serving a real customer.
Later that day, Hua Manlou and Sikong Zhaixing, who had gone out to buy groceries, finally returned, but unfortunately, they didn't make it in time to say goodbye to the young man.
After listening to Lu Yusheng recount his experiences, Sikong Zhaixing couldn't help but tease, "Didn't you do them a favor? Didn't those old men from the Xiaoyao Sect say they wanted to take you back with them?"
He knew that although Lu Yusheng was a foreigner, he was quite interested in the martial arts techniques of the Central Plains.
However, due to being too old and no longer having access to the same living environment as before, I have never had the opportunity to learn.
Upon hearing this, Lu Yusheng simply shook his head and took a sip of hot tea.
It's easy to guess that since even Ding Chunqiu, who was defeated by her, couldn't be dealt with, those people probably wouldn't have the face to call her their master.
Or perhaps, as those people said, Lin Pingzhi's trip was merely to go back with them for a visit, and whether or not he would accept a disciple would ultimately be up to his master to decide.
Fortunately, Su Xinghe no longer needs to be bound by physical disabilities when accepting disciples. Such fine young men can go without worrying about damaging their eyes or throats. It's fine to give it a try.
Lu Yusheng was quite happy for the child. Whether he could learn or not was irrelevant. Regardless of talent and aptitude, the shop would definitely need her, and she might not be able to endure the hardships of training...
Her reaction was a tacit admission. Sikong Zhaixing hadn't expected it to be true. She still said, "Is it because you don't have good aptitude?" but she was a little unhappy inside.
That's really true.
Lu Yusheng looked at him with a complicated expression: "Teacher Xiaoxing, you said before that I have high comprehension, but now you're starting to use suppressive education, right?"
"...Do you really have to come up with a title that sounds older than 'Master'?"
Hua Manlou watched them bicker with a smile, not surprised since he had previously heard Lu Yusheng mention his experience of being taught light-body skills by Sikong Zhaixing.
Although what he said to Lu Yusheng wasn't exactly pleasant, it was, after all, the area where his former master had the most authority. The more Sikong Zhaixing thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt. He slammed his hand on the table and stood up, saying, "Isn't this bullying? I'll take you to find them!"
Hmm... Lu Yusheng recalled uncertainly, those people didn't seem to have done anything to her, right?
She glanced at Sikong Zhaixing several more times and realized that he seemed to be really lost in his own imagination, so she quickly pulled him back and said, "I didn't want to go in the first place."
"Besides, they were just strangers to me. I only did that to help myself. They gave me so many gifts and even helped solve my friend's problem. They've already done more than enough."
To be fair, Sikong Zhaixing wasn't brainless; she was just fiercely protective of her own, unable to bear seeing Lu Yusheng take another master, and even more unable to bear them liking someone else instead of her.
Hearing her offer her advice, although still somewhat annoyed, he managed to sit back down.
"That's right," Lu Yusheng said, praising him as if he were coaxing a child.
Although I didn't dare say it directly, I was actually quite happy to see him so indignant.
Then she skillfully picked up the phone that was placed aside, opened Angry Birds and handed it to him.
This move was somewhat hasty, but fortunately it didn't add fuel to the fire, and the two then engaged in another fierce battle.
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Time flows on.
One sunny day in early March, the scorching sun warmed everyone.
Master Lu, who yearned for power, finally got another chance to draw a skill on this day.
She had always felt sorry for Hua Manlou, and this feeling only intensified after they got together. She rarely neglected him, but this morning she deliberately avoided everyone in the shop and went alone to the depths of the woods behind the house.
Although it was in the opposite direction from the nearby villages she occasionally visited, the bodyguard uncle who had taken care of Lin Pingzhi had confirmed the absence of large creatures here during several hunts that past winter.
Of course, setting aside the possibility of hibernation, as long as there are no man-made disasters such as bandits or robbers, it would be enough for Lu Yusheng to enter alone with peace of mind.
Her caution stemmed from the new skill she acquired this morning.
—Finally, it's the healing class.
Lu Yusheng couldn't wait to test the effects of the precious priest skill, so he skipped breakfast and came out on purpose.
She opened the system panel, which was only visible to her, and after clicking a few times, she saw the description of the new skill.
Its name is simply "Healing," which is very easy to understand. So even without having tried its effects, Lu Yusheng could tell that its function was to heal injuries.
The description page doesn't specify the medium used, and aside from reciting the skill name, there shouldn't be any additional casting requirements.
She didn't impose any further restrictions on herself. She took out a small knife from her pocket and extended a finger to make a cut.
Lu Yusheng's body had already been strengthened, and her bleeding stopped much faster than before. However, she couldn't see any effect from this casual attempt, so she deepened the incision a bit more.
As expected, her self-healing ability did not have any obvious effect this time. She then chanted the spell again, and this time there was finally a response.
However, this healing technique is not omnipotent. Lu Yusheng guessed that this move might only restore [health points], but it would be of little use to some [debuffs].
Although the wound that was originally bleeding had begun to heal at a visible speed as the skill continued, and the new flesh after the scab fell off was completely intact, she found that the faint soreness that had been there before had not disappeared when she rotated her wrist.
Suspecting that her "health bar" wasn't fully restored, she used the skill a little longer until she felt exhausted before stopping.
The conclusion drawn was that this approach was indeed ineffective.
This is slightly worrying, because Hua Manlou's eyes appear to have no wounds from the outside.
In the system's judgment, is this classified as a loss of health, or is it a debuff such as "blindness"?
The answer to this question will only be known after we actually test it on him.
In addition, Lu Yusheng also discovered another limitation in the use of skills.
—Energy value, also known as the blue bar.
Although she had suspected it before, she never abused her skills in the past, and even when she first acquired them, she only tested their power briefly. This time, it has been completely confirmed.
Of course, even with such a flaw, this skill is definitely more than worthwhile. Once she truly masters it, the benefits it brings her will certainly go far beyond simply treating minor ailments for those around her.
Lu Yusheng cannot be described as having the world in her heart; she alone could not withstand any major disaster or epidemic.
However, if she were to claim to be a descendant of a legendary healer, she would not turn away any patients who came seeking her help.
After testing the results, the next steps are straightforward.
Lu Yusheng's friends are mostly martial arts practitioners, and they are all in excellent physical condition. The only one she worries about is Hua Manlou.
She still didn't reveal all the secrets about the system, only saying that her relatives in her homeland had concocted a medicine that could cure his eyes and sent it to him.
Then, he took some moisturizing skincare products and pretended to apply them to her eyes, before wrapping a snow-white bandage around them in a very professional manner.
Although Hua Manlou didn't have much hope, he still cooperated fully and let her do as she pleased.
The final result is not important; Lu Yusheng's intentions have already moved and satisfied him greatly.
Sikong Zhaixing shared the same thought. Although she didn't believe that Hua Manlou's eye disease could be cured so easily, she was also moved by Lu Yusheng's persistence.
But being melancholic and sentimental isn't his style; he was sentimental for a while, but then he let it go.
While the two were receiving treatment, he took the remaining "ointment" and examined the milky white paste with some curiosity for a long time.
Afraid of upsetting Lu Yusheng by squeezing it out, she only took a sniff and could not tell what medicinal herbs were used, apart from the faint floral fragrance.
Considering that the eye condition has troubled Hua Manlou for many years, and that the Hua family is a very wealthy family, they must have consulted countless famous doctors over the years. It would seem very strange to eliminate it too easily.
With the limitation of the blue bar, the number of times she can use skills in a day is limited. Since Lu Yu returned to the house, the recovered energy points are only enough for her to use them a few times.
The amount of "health" restored by a single skill is limited. Although it's uncertain how this translates to the speed of wound healing, it's likely that treating stubborn ailments that are difficult to heal will take a considerable amount of time.
So she simply used her skill twice, and a quarter of an hour later she washed the "medicine" off Hua Manlou's eyes, told him to rest well, and then waved her sleeves and went about her business.
There was no reaction on the first day...and the same on the second day...the third day...the fourth day...
As the medication continued for a longer period, the onlookers remained unaware, but Hua Manlou was gradually able to feel the difference within himself.
From a slight warmth to the infiltration of a faint light, every change truly startled him.
This feedback finally put Lu Yusheng at ease, who was worried that his skills would be ineffective.
As the treatment continued day after day, Sikong Zhaixing's feelings shifted from disbelief to a more complex and indescribable anticipation and unease.
Although it was uncertain whether the drug's effects would gradually diminish over time, no one doubted it anymore—
In as little as three to five days, or as long as a year and a half, it may truly be as Lu Yusheng said, that Hua Manlou can see the light of day again.
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