"Yuhang Town!"
A mischievous grin spread across Chu Yang's face.
He wondered what Li Xiaoyao was up to.
Heh… If he could recruit him into the Qi Sect before Wine Sword Immortal did, the Sword Sect would be fuming!
Once the idea took hold, Chu Yang couldn't stop thinking about it.
"Yuhang Town? I've heard other disciples mention it. Apparently, it's a beautiful place, but there's one inn there that's notorious for scamming people…"
"We'll just avoid that inn." Xu Changqing was in a great mood and joked casually.
"Don't worry, we definitely won't stay there!"
Chu Yang swore with confidence.
With that, Xu Changqing carried Chu Yang on his sword and left Shu Mountain, chatting along the way about his insights into sword flight.
By the time they arrived at their destination, Chu Yang had already grasped the technique fairly well.
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A dark and windy night.
Yuhang Town sat by the sea, and as they approached, Chu Yang could smell the faint scent of salt in the air.
Xu Changqing, having never seen the ocean before, was thrilled and chattered endlessly.
Then, they arrived at Yunlai Inn.
Xu Changqing's face darkened the moment he saw the signboard. He pointed at it and said, "Junior Brother, this is the scammy inn I told you about. We absolutely must not—"
"We're staying here!"
Chu Yang pushed open the inn's doors, dragging Xu Changqing inside by his sleeve.
The inn was completely empty.
Xu Changqing whispered, "Junior Brother, I told you this place is shady! What kind of inn has no guests at all?"
Chu Yang frowned and was about to step forward when a door on the first floor suddenly opened, and an elderly man carrying a medicine box walked out.
"You two are here to stay at the inn, right?"
"Unfortunately, the innkeeper, Auntie Li, has fallen ill and can't host guests."
"Her son, Xiaoyao, also went out to find medicine."
The old man clasped his hands in greeting.
"Senior Brother, come take a look."
Shu Mountain didn't just teach spellcraft; they also taught medicine, and their skills were top-notch.
Most disciples learned the basics before descending the mountain.
As an exceptional student, Xu Changqing was highly knowledgeable in medicine.
"Junior Brother! The doctor has already examined her. Don't interfere—"
Xu Changqing was reluctantly pushed forward by Chu Yang. He sighed but nonetheless took Auntie Li's pulse, admiring his junior brother's kindheartedness.
The doctor saw that the two young men were well-dressed and dignified and didn't seem like bad people, so he remained silent and watched.
As time passed, Xu Changqing's expression grew more serious. He turned back to Chu Yang. "Junior Brother, she's not sick—she's been poisoned with Gu!"
The doctor exclaimed, "Gu poison?! But this isn't the southern border—how could there be Gu here?"
Chu Yang reassured him, "Don't panic, Elder. Let my senior brother take another look. We are disciples of the Shu Mountain Sect, not evildoers."
The doctor was stunned, then visibly relaxed. The Shu Mountain Sect was well known for its righteous reputation.
Xu Changqing pulled out silver needles and inserted them into Auntie Li's acupuncture points, channeling his spiritual energy to force out the poison.
But instead of improving, she coughed up blood, and her condition worsened.
Xu Changqing took a deep breath and shook his head. "Junior Brother, this Gu poison is insidious. I can't cure it."
He turned to the doctor. "Elder, has anyone suspicious come to this inn recently?"
The doctor, who lived nearby, thought for a moment and nodded. "A while back, some strangely dressed guests stayed here. Thinking back, they were wearing Miaojiang clothing."
Chu Yang nodded. "Then it must be them."
Xu Changqing clenched his fists in anger. "These people may not be demons, but their actions are worse than demonic! Junior Brother, let's go find them and demand an antidote!"
Chu Yang rolled his eyes. "Did you not notice? There's no one in the inn! Where do you plan to find them? What if they fled back to the southern border—are you going to chase them there?"
Xu Changqing scratched his head awkwardly.
"Wait here. I need to find something."
Chu Yang turned and left.
"Junior Brother, wait for me!"
Xu Changqing rushed after him, but Chu Yang had already disappeared.
"Since when did Junior Brother's movement technique get this fast?"
—
At that moment.
Xianxia Chu Yang appeared in the Soul Palace.
"Help! I need backup!"
Magic Chu Yang and Pirate Chu Yang were examining Vegapunk's latest energy engine when they suddenly heard the distress call.
The two looked at Xianxia Chu Yang in confusion as he touched them, synchronizing his latest memories.
"Gu poison, huh… Never encountered that before."
Pirate Chu Yang shook his head.
"Transferring life force won't help. The stronger the host's vitality, the more active the Gu will become. We might accidentally make it mutate—then we'd really be doomed."
Magic Chu Yang stroked his chin, deep in thought.
Xianxia Chu Yang quickly suggested, "How about trying a Blood Bodhi? If that doesn't work, we could use some Qilin blood to fight poison with poison?"
Magic Chu Yang shot him a glare. "Blood Bodhi heals injuries, not illnesses, let alone Qilin blood. Stop coming up with ridiculous ideas."
Pirate Chu Yang snapped, "Why not just go to Immortal Spirit Island for medicine? Instead of having Xu Changqing treat her, which only made the Gu poison worse."
Magic Chu Yang frowned in concern. "With Aunt Li's current condition, she might not hold out until Li Xiaoyao returns from Immortal Spirit Island."
Xianxia Chu Yang felt awkward. His original plan was to cure Aunt Li, earn some goodwill with Li Xiaoyao, and then trick him into joining Shu Mountain's Qi Sect.
But he hadn't expected Gu insects to be so troublesome—even Xu Changqing was helpless against them.
As the three of them were discussing how to save Aunt Li, a figure emerged from the swirling nebula.
Marvel Chu Yang.
"What are you guys up to?"
Marvel Chu Yang walked over, and after a brief explanation, he grinned. "Medicine won't work? Just do surgery and remove the Gu insect directly."
Then, he headed to the lab, tinkered for a while, and returned with a sleek, laptop-sized device.
"This is the latest nano-treatment instrument," he declared proudly. "It contains hundreds of thousands of surgical protocols, operated by countless nano-medical bots, with J.A.R.V.I.S. overseeing the process. It's foolproof—no medical knowledge required!"
Marvel Chu Yang beamed. "This is a new invention created by me, One Punch Chu Yang, Hydra, and Tony. It's designed for emergency battlefield medical aid and post-war—"
Before he could finish his sentence, Xianxia Chu Yang snatched the nano-treatment device and dove straight into the nebula, returning to his original world.
"F***! At least let me finish!"
"Ahhhhh!!!"
Having his moment stolen halfway through, Marvel Chu Yang's face twisted in frustration, like someone suffering from three years of constipation.
Yunlai Inn
Xu Changqing paced back and forth in the lobby, as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. Because of his mistake, Aunt Li's condition had worsened, leaving him restless.
"Where did my junior brother go? If this continues, I'll have to fly back to Shu Mountain and ask the elders to come down and help."
Resolving himself, Xu Changqing strode toward the exit.
Before he could leave, Chu Yang pushed open the door and entered, holding a pitch-black object in his hand.
"Junior brother, you're back!" Xu Changqing exclaimed in relief. Then, noticing the strange item in Chu Yang's hand, he asked curiously, "What is that black iron block?"
"I'll explain later." Chu Yang rushed inside, placed the nano-treatment instrument by Aunt Li's bedside, and pressed the activation button.
The device unfolded slowly, projecting a three-dimensional screen that encompassed everyone in the room.
Chu Yang selected Aunt Li's holographic figure, and a small opening appeared in the device. A swarm of microscopic nano-bots flew out.
Neither the doctor nor Xu Changqing could see them, but with his Rinnegan, Chu Yang could track their movements precisely.
They entered Aunt Li's body through her ears, nose, and mouth.
The next second, a complete set of medical data appeared before Chu Yang's eyes.
Both Xu Changqing and the elderly doctor widened their eyes, stunned yet curious.
The old doctor's voice trembled, "Young Immortal, what is this divine artifact?"
Xu Changqing added, "Why does the diagram match Aunt Li's body so perfectly?"
Chu Yang ignored them, carefully analyzing the results. The section for parasites was highlighted in bright red.
[Unknown parasitic species detected.]
[Options: Surgical removal or conservative treatment.]
Chu Yang selected surgical removal. The nano-bots immediately swarmed toward the Gu insect's location.
The trouble with Gu insects was that they had a form of consciousness and a strong danger perception. If they sensed a threat, they would attack the host in a frenzy.
However, they couldn't detect the presence of nano-bots, so there was no violent reaction.
The operation ended in an instant.
The Gu insect was incinerated by a laser, reduced to black charcoal, and carried out of the body by the nano-bots.
Aunt Li's complexion visibly improved, her face regaining a healthy flush.
Chu Yang put away the nano-treatment device and exhaled in relief. "Alright, she's fine now."
The old doctor hesitantly stepped forward to take Aunt Li's pulse. Finding it calm and stable, his jaw dropped in shock.
"This… this is a miracle!"
"Young Immortal, is this an immortal artifact?"
Chu Yang nodded, too lazy to explain further.
Xu Changqing scratched his head. "Junior brother, where did you get this treasure? Master gave me all the items when we left the mountain."
Chu Yang smirked. "The sect master gave it to me."
Xu Changqing looked envious. After a moment's thought, he assumed the sect master had foreseen that Chu Yang wasn't skilled in spells and couldn't heal himself, so he had specially granted him this medical artifact.
Feeling convinced, Xu Changqing said admiringly, "The sect master is truly thoughtful."
Chu Yang had no idea what was going through his mind. Hearing that, he felt a bit disgusted and rolled his eyes. "He's not even here, so who are you buttering up? Enough already."
Xu Changqing quickly explained, "I was speaking from the heart—"
"Alright, alright, we can talk about your heartfelt words later. The Gu insect has been dealt with, so let's fly around and check for any suspicious individuals nearby."
The members of Lunar Sect Cult had already followed Li Xiaoyao to Immortal Spirit Island (Dream Island), meaning they weren't in Yuhang Town. Chu Yang needed to find the island's location quickly.
Dawn was approaching.
At sunrise, the Lunar Sect Cult would begin their slaughter on Immortal Spirit Island. This had to be stopped in time.
"You're right, let's go." Xu Changqing stood up and cupped his fists toward the old doctor. "Please take care of Aunt Li."
The old doctor suddenly remembered something and hurriedly grabbed Xu Changqing's sleeve. "Young Immortal, I have a request."
"Since the Li family shopkeeper is now safe, please inform her son, Xiaoyao. That child went to a nearby island, Immortal Spirit Island, in search of medicine. The fishermen say that place is ominous, and I fear for his safety…"
Xu Changqing nodded. "Understood."
Leaving Yunlai Inn, Xu Changqing carried Chu Yang on his sword and soared high into the sky, overlooking Yuhang Town in its entirety.
To the east of the town lay a lonely island.
A streak of sword light flashed across the sky like a shooting star.
And disappeared in an instant.
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