CHAPTER 170: CHAPTER 38: ARRIVAL AT YUNLAN SACRED LAND

When Jun Wu rushed back to the inn, Mu Chen had already laid Gu Qingqing on the bed. After greeting Mu Chen, he approached the bedside. Seeing Gu Qingqing lying there with a pale face, he felt as if something was clutching his heart. The wounds on his body, which had reopened from hurrying back, throbbed with pain.

He squatted down, reached out his hand, and carefully tidied Gu Qingqing’s somewhat disheveled hair, looking at her with deep affection.

"How long will it take for Qingqing’s injuries to recover?" he asked hoarsely.

"It’s unclear for now," Mu Chen shook his head. "She used a power she couldn’t control. Although her body was greatly enhanced when inheriting the Heavenly Dao’s power, her meridians are almost completely destroyed. Without a period of recuperation, it’s impossible to recover."

"She used the power of the Heavenly Dao? Did she kill that member of the Demon Clan?" Jun Wu turned his head in surprise and asked.

"Yes," Mu Chen didn’t hide it from Jun Wu, "Qingqing’s abilities and identity are quite special. Not telling others is to protect her."

Jun Wu pursed his lips and immediately understood Mu Chen’s intention.

"I know," he said softly, "Is there any way to help Qingqing heal faster?"

Before Mu Chen could answer, Gu Qingqing’s movements interrupted him.

Gu Qingqing, who was lying on the bed, suddenly knitted her brows, clutching her head, curling up, and rolling on the bed in pain. At the same time, blood trickled from the corner of her mouth, startling both Mu Chen and Jun Wu.

"What’s happening?" Mu Chen asked in a panic, looking at Gu Qingqing’s painful expression.

Mu Chen swiftly moved to the bedside, gently holding Gu Qingqing’s arm to channel Spiritual Power into her body. His brows furrowed, "It’s not her meridians; it seems her Divine Sense is also injured, causing such pain."

"What can we do? She looks so unwell." Jun Wu wanted desperately to hold Gu Qingqing but didn’t dare approach, helplessly looking to Mu Chen for guidance.

"Step aside." Mu Chen gestured for Jun Wu to move away with a wave of his hand.

Once Jun Wu stepped aside, a needle pack appeared in Mu Chen’s hand. He quickly took out a golden needle and pricked it into Gu Qingqing’s head.

Gu Qingqing’s body twitched, her expression gradually relaxed, and she uncurled, once more falling into a deep sleep.

Seeing her somewhat stabilized, both Mu Chen and Jun Wu breathed a sigh of relief.

"Injury to the Divine Sense is tricky. This can only temporarily suppress her pain, and it will only suppress it for one hour. After that, she’ll be in pain again." Mu Chen looked at Gu Qingqing with eyes filled with pity and spoke without forgetting to mention this.

"Is there no other way?" Jun Wu wiped the cold sweat off Gu Qingqing’s face with a handkerchief and asked Mu Chen.

"We’ll wait for Yue Zhao to return. His zither music can soothe the Divine Sense to a certain extent, and maybe it can heal Qingqing’s injury." Mu Chen wasn’t entirely sure of Yue Zhao’s abilities, but they had to try.

"Alright." Jun Wu nodded, focusing intently on Gu Qingqing.

"Your wound has reopened. Let me re-bandage it for you." Mu Chen noticed the blood on Jun Wu’s clothes and said.

Jun Wu hesitated for a moment. He wished to stay by Gu Qingqing’s side, but also didn’t want her to see him in a sorry state. He stood up, tucked in Gu Qingqing’s blanket, and looked at Mu Chen, "Sorry to trouble you."

Mu Chen shook his head, glanced at Gu Qingqing, instructed Jun Wu to sit on the nearby stool, helped him remove his upper garment, and then removed the bandages Si Lin had previously applied, re-applied the medicine, and bandaged him again.

"All done. I’ve used my newly developed ointment on you, which works well, but you must avoid any martial activities in the near future." Mu Chen tied a knot on the bandage and patted his hands, reminding Jun Wu.

Jun Wu nodded while straightening his clothes.

"I’ve heard there’s a Cold Pool in Yunlan Sacred Land with miraculous healing effects?" Mu Chen mused, suddenly speaking as Jun Wu returned to Gu Qingqing’s side.

"Yes." Jun Wu responded with a nod, looking at Gu Qingqing.

"Can outsiders use it?" Mu Chen’s eyes lit up, asking earnestly.

Jun Wu’s hand paused as he was wiping Gu Qingqing’s sweat. He turned to look at Mu Chen, "Will the Cold Pool help with Qingqing’s injuries?"

"Yes, Qingqing’s main injuries are in her meridians and Dantian. The Spiritual Energy from the Cold Pool can repair these, and it works quite effectively." Mu Chen remembered this fact suddenly.

"I’ll take Qingqing there." Jun Wu turned, his voice tinged with excitement.

Mu Chen was taken aback, hesitantly asking, "But isn’t the Cold Pool significant to Yunlan Sacred Land as well? Will others agree to you taking Qingqing there?"

"The Cold Pool was sought out by my father for my mother, and it doesn’t belong to Yunlan Sacred Land. If my mother knows it’s for Qingqing, she’ll agree." Jun Wu thought of his mother’s longing to meet Gu Qingqing, a gentle smile curled his lips, and he spoke tenderly.

"Then once the senior brother returns, we’ll set off for Yunlan Sacred Land." Mu Chen hadn’t expected such an origin for the Cold Pool. Since Jun Wu assured there were no issues, he needn’t worry.

Jun Wu nodded, turning back to continue watching Gu Qingqing.

Little Yu, cuddled in Gu Qingqing’s arms, raised its head to glance at Jun Wu, nuzzled into Gu Qingqing’s embrace, then closed its eyes to rest. It had just had a breakthrough and was low on energy, requiring a good rest.

It was noon by the time Yue Zhao and the others returned. After Yue Zhao’s treatment, those who had fallen unconscious had woken up, and disciples of Lingxi Sacred Land followed Yue Zhao and the others back to the inn.

Si Lin had the disciples settle themselves in, then joined Yue Zhao and others in Gu Qingqing’s room. Upon learning from Mu Chen that Gu Qingqing’s Divine Sense was also injured, their expressions turned grim.

"Second senior brother, how is your injury?" Mu Chen asked Yue Zhao with concern.

"Mostly healed." Yue Zhao, his gaze fixed on Gu Qingqing, answered before turning back to her.

"Qingqing’s Divine Sense injury might require your zither music for healing, but first, you must recover fully; otherwise, it won’t be as effective." Mu Chen spoke to Yue Zhao directly because he knew Yue Zhao wouldn’t refuse.

Yue Zhao’s eyes lit up, dropping his usual elegance, eagerly turning to Mu Chen, "I can help heal Qingqing?"

"I recall that after you reached the Ninth Level, you could play the Soul Suppressing Song. That piece can heal injuries to the Divine Sense. It might be a slow process, but it does have an effect." Mu Chen nodded, pouring himself a cup of water and explaining as he drank.

"Alright, I understand. I will heal as soon as possible." Yue Zhao quickly nodded and said.

Just as they finished speaking, Gu Qingqing on the bed curled up again, holding her head with her hands, her brows tightly knit, looking very painful, as the injury on her Divine Sense flared up again.

"Second Senior Brother." Mu Chen looked at Yue Zhao.

Yue Zhao nodded, reached out his hand, and the Flowing Light Zither appeared in his hand. He sat down, first calming himself, placing his hands on the zither, and soothing music flowed from his fingertips.

The room was very quiet, with only Yue Zhao’s zither music.

The Soul Suppressing Song is a very tranquil piece that sounds as if it could calm one’s heart, like a cleansing of the soul.

Si Lin and the others were hearing Yue Zhao play this piece for the first time. They felt as if their Divine Souls had been cleansed, the anxiety and worries in their hearts seemed to disappear at that moment, feeling relaxed from inside out.

Jun Wu was beside the bed, watching Gu Qingqing’s expression change from pain to relaxation, knowing that Yue Zhao’s music was effective, he couldn’t help but curl his lips into a smile.

After the piece ended, Gu Qingqing’s expression improved a lot, obviously, the Soul Suppressing Song was effective, which made everyone in the room breathe a sigh of relief.

"It seems the Soul Suppressing Song is really effective. Second Senior Brother, you have to heal quickly, this kind of treatment needs to be continuous to fully heal." Mu Chen exhaled a long breath and said to Yue Zhao.

Yue Zhao nodded, suppressed the metallic taste in his mouth, withdrew his hand from the Flowing Light Zither, and covered it with his sleeve, so others wouldn’t see his slightly trembling fingers.

Because of its effects, the Soul Suppressing Song is the highest level among all the pieces Yue Zhao has learned, and the playing demands are relatively high. He is injured, and if he wasn’t forcing himself, he would have had to stop halfway through!

"There’s one more thing," Mu Chen glanced at Jun Wu, then at Si Lin and the others, and slowly spoke when he saw that their eyes were focused on him, "The Cold Pool of Yunlan Sacred Land is beneficial for Geng Geng’s injury. I have already discussed with Jun Wu to take Geng Geng to Yunlan Sacred Land, so her injury can heal faster."

Si Lin looked at Jun Wu, and Jun Wu nodded. Si Lin didn’t speak, pondering for a moment.

"Alright, then Mu Chen, you, Nan Hua, and Yue Zhao accompany Geng Geng to Yunlan Sacred Land, and I, along with Rong Ye, will take the others back to the Holy Land. After that, we’ll come to Yunlan Sacred Land to find you." He quickly made arrangements and instructed the others.

Rong Ye glanced at Si Lin, nodded, without any objection, although he wished more to go with Gu Qingqing to Yunlan Sacred Land!

The others also nodded, agreeing with Si Lin’s arrangement.

Yue Zhao took an elixir from Mu Chen and returned directly to his room to heal. The others also went to heal, while Mu Chen and Jun Wu stayed with Gu Qingqing.

Jun Wu sent a message using a Jade Scroll to Jun Yutian, notifying him of this matter and urging him to arrange things at Yunlan Sacred Land. Meanwhile, he cultivated to heal injuries beside Gu Qingqing.

...

At Yunlan Sacred Land, Jun Yutian’s residence.

Jun Yutian was chatting with his wife when he suddenly received a message through a Jade Scroll. After reading the content, his eyebrow raised in slight surprise.

"What’s wrong? Who sent the message?" Shen Shuyi, rarely seeing such an expression on Jun Yutian’s face, asked curiously.

"It’s Ah Wu, he sent a message saying he needs to use the Cold Pool." Jun Yutian handed the Jade Scroll in his hand to Shen Shuyi with a smile.

Shen Shuyi glanced at Jun Yutian, took the Jade Scroll, and quickly read it, "Is it about the little girl Ah Wu likes getting injured? Ah Wu wants to use the Cold Pool to heal her?"

"Yes," Jun Yutian nodded, "Ah Wu cherishes this little girl dearly. Upon learning she arrived in the Sub-immortal Realm, he couldn’t wait to find her. Now that she’s injured, who knows how anxious he must be!"

"The little girl’s senior brother, that Mu Chen, I remember he’s an Alchemy Grandmaster? Needing the Cold Pool with him around, it seems the little girl is very seriously injured!" Shen Shuyi’s beautiful brows knitted slightly, worrying for Gu Qingqing, whom she hadn’t even met.

"Yes, they must have encountered troubles. I remember Gui Yun’s disciples greatly treasure the little girl, and their cultivation levels are very high. For the little girl to be so gravely injured, the trouble they encountered must not be small." Jun Yutian nodded, knowing more about Gu Qingqing’s situation than Shen Shuyi, understanding how much Si Lin and others valued Gu Qingqing.

"Then quickly send people to pick up Ah Wu and the little girl. You know Ah Wu’s nature, once he decides, he won’t change. If anything happens to the little girl, he couldn’t bear it!" Shen Shuyi urged anxiously.

She understood Jun Wu’s nature very well. She had always worried that Jun Wu would be lonely all his life, and was relieved when Jun Yutian sent Jun Wu to Wen Guiyun, where he found a cherished little girl. If anything happened to Gu Qingqing, Jun Wu would likely be lonely, which was not something she wanted to see!

"I’ll arrange for that now. Don’t worry, I won’t let anything happen to the little girl." Seeing Shen Shuyi’s anxious expression, Jun Yutian quickly held her hand to comfort her.

Once Shen Shuyi’s emotions were stabilized, he then left to arrange for people to pick up Jun Wu.

...

Early the next morning, Si Lin led the disciples of Lingxi Sacred Land on a Flying Artifact, leaving to return to Lingxi Sacred Land, while Yue Zhao and the others stayed behind.

Jun Wu had already received a reply from Jun Yutian. He and Jun Yutian agreed to meet in the prefecture city Canglan City in Canglan Prefecture. After Gu Qingqing’s condition stabilized a bit, they also left Wuyun City.

The distance between Wuyun City and Canglan City is about five thousand miles. Considering Gu Qingqing’s physical condition, they didn’t travel fast and took three days to reach Canglan City. During this time, Gu Qingqing hadn’t woken up, and the injury on her Divine Sense would flare up every two hours. Yue Zhao’s zither playing time gradually increased, originally one rendition would ease Gu Qingqing, but now it took five.

By the time they arrived in Canglan City, Gu Qingqing’s injury had barely improved, and the effect of the elixir was not significant, prompting Jun Wu’s urgency to return to Yunlan Sacred Land.

The person Jun Yutian sent to pick up Jun Wu was one of his confidants, Qi Shizhong, an elder of Yunlan Sacred Land of similar age to Jun Yutian, who had watched Jun Wu grow up, and whom Jun Wu respected greatly.

After meeting Jun Wu and greeting each other, Qi Shizhong escorted Jun Wu, boarding the Flying Artifact to Yunlan Sacred Land together.

After two days, they finally arrived at Yunlan Sacred Land, where Jun Yutian and Shen Shuyi were waiting at their residence for Jun Wu and the others.

"Child pays respects to Father and Mother." Jun Wu stepped off the Flying Artifact holding Gu Qingqing and greeted Jun Yutian and Shen Shuyi.

"Mu Chen (Rong Ye) (Nan Hua) from Lingxi Sacred Land greets Saint Master Jun and Holy Empress!" Mu Chen and the others followed Jun Wu down, saluting Jun Yutian and Shen Shuyi.

"All of you, rise quickly." Jun Yutian waved his hand, and a gentle power helped Jun Wu and the others to stand.