Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

Just one look, Li Ji’an could discern the piercing pain she was enduring at that moment.

Of course, it was precisely because of this that he felt assured in trying before the group of Tier Three physicians.

Given his understanding of the barbarian tribe’s bloodline today, along with Niu Mang’s description, his initial guess was an anomaly in the bloodline.

Upon close inspection now, his conjecture was essentially confirmed.

The old woman’s essence blood surged turbulently within her, yet it was uncontrollable, relentlessly devouring her flesh, causing her to grow weaker by the day and teeter on the brink of death.

According to Niu Mang, this illness was common in the barbarian tribe, each year there were tribe members who agonizingly died from this affliction.

Previously, the tribe believed it to be divine punishment, never formally seeking out external physicians for treatment.

However, the old clan leader’s wife was renowned as a capable partner within the barbarian tribe, respected by all as Granny Ba.

Hence, this time the tribe decided to invite a physician.

If the physician fails to heal her, it will only prove this to be the will of the gods, likely due to Granny Ba having done something bad.

Now, over a month has passed without any of the seven renowned physicians being able to heal Granny Ba, and many in the tribe are starting to firmly believe that this is truly the gods’ will, that no one can heal it.

”Daoist Changqing, how is it?” Moments later, the remaining six physicians gathered.

Li Ji’an nodded and walked straight ahead, reaching out to grasp Granny Ba’s wrist.

”No!” Fairy Qiongyao hurriedly voiced her objection.

She arrived last but had already heard from the physicians earlier that the barbarian woman’s ailment lay in her essence blood, which was inherently mystical and currently raging rampantly.

The first physician to reach for her wrist almost caused a disaster when his flesh was nearly consumed by her essence blood, eventually saved by fellow physicians, taking nearly a month to recover.

”The barbarian tribe’s essence blood is violent, do not touch lightly!” As she spoke, a stream of magical power formed into a shield between Li Ji’an’s hand and Granny Ba.

Li Ji’an glanced curiously at Fairy Qiongyao, smiled and nodded in acknowledgment, but still said: ”No worries, for this kind of ailment, my masters have experience in treatment, and I have some confidence.”

”Oh?” His words elicited surprise among all seven.

Originally, his reckless methods made them lack confidence in his medical skills, but his confident statements now rekindled a glimmer of hope among them.

”Daoist Changqing, feel free to instruct if needed, I am adept at blood poison ailments and might be able to temporarily control her essence blood’s rampage.” An elderly physician approached Li Ji’an, offering assistance.

”Thank you for your kind offer, but this treatment method is not suitable for others to see, I kindly ask all to step aside.” Li Ji’an replied with a smile.

He was primarily concerned about the significant commotion the True Dragon Essence Blood within might cause, risking detection by others, especially since all seven were Core Formation True Men, proficient in medical arts, posing exposure risks at close range.

Each practitioner has their own guarded techniques, with perfectly reasonable explanations.

”It was presumptuous of me, Daoist please proceed.” The elder hesitated slightly, then decisively bowed and exited the inner room.

The others followed closely.

None had objections to Li Ji’an’s request to clear the room.

After the seven left, Li Ji’an casually cast a restriction before again reaching out for Granny Ba’s wrist.

At the moment his finger touched Granny Ba’s wrist, he immediately sensed a formidable pulling force emanating from within her, displaying an aggressive devouring stance toward his essence blood.

Li Ji’an’s lips curled into a faint smile, instantly activating the drop of True Dragon Essence Blood within him, charging toward that aggressive force.

In an instant, the aggressive barbarian blood, which was ready to devour his essence blood, suddenly froze, then started fleeing in panic.

However, the True Dragon Essence Blood was faster, instantly devouring it and directly pursuing into Granny Ba’s body.

Simultaneously, through the True Dragon Essence Blood, Li Ji’an fully comprehended the anomalies within Granny Ba’s essence blood.

This portion of rampaging essence blood and another nearly parched essence blood presented completely different states, the latter clearly submissive to Granny Ba, whereas the rampaging part seemed to no longer be under her control, having devoured most of her portion of essence blood.

”Bloodline backlash?”

”Resurgence of Demon Beast bloodline?”

Until the True Dragon Essence Blood completely devoured the rampaging essence blood, Li Ji’an remained unsure of the root cause.

Seeing the True Dragon Essence Blood about to return, he had to gather his mind, guiding the True Dragon Essence Blood to feed back a portion of the devoured essence blood back into Granny Ba’s body.

Otherwise, with the little remaining essence blood within her currently, she wouldn’t last long.

After the True Dragon Essence Blood fed back thirty percent of the devoured blood, the precarious essence blood within Granny Ba’s body clung to it like a drowning person grabbing a lifeline, starting to desperately absorb.

Ensuring the nourishment was fully absorbed and no further anomalies occurred, Li Ji’an finally withdrew the True Dragon Essence Blood completely.

Afterward, the True Dragon Essence Blood returned to Li Ji’an’s body, once more merging seamlessly with his essence blood.

Having devoured the rampant essence blood in Granny Ba’s body, the True Dragon Essence Blood experienced gains, albeit slight, yet better than the effect of Hundred Beasts Wine.

Moreover, up to now, Li Ji’an could confidently assert that the True Dragon Essence Blood could only devour Demon Beast Essence Blood, with enhancement effects.

The enhancement size correlated with the tier of the Demon Beast.

The drop of Phoenix residual blood fused in the Blood Spirit Saintess was the best effect so far.

Secondly was Granny Ba’s rampaging essence blood.

This shows the Demon Beast blood blended within Granny Ba’s originally unified essence blood must be of a high tier.

”Were there such advanced bloodlines of Demon Race in the post-ancient era?”

”Yet happened to blend with Human Race to birth a new race?”

Li Ji’an was almost negating the local rumors that the barbarian tribe was a new race born from Human Race and Demon Race interbreeding.

”Hmm~ it doesn’t hurt anymore, am I going to die?” Li Ji’an had just settled his internal energies, when a muffled, murmur came from the earthen bed.

The voice was feeble yet distinctly loud.

”Granny Ba, you’re fine now, your illness has been healed!” Li Ji’an reassured when their eyes met.

”You are...” Granny Ba looked curiously at Li Ji’an.

”Granny Ba!” At this moment, the room seemed to quake as four barbarians rushed in from outside.

As soon as the four barbarians entered, they leaned against the edge of the earthen bed, excitedly looking at Granny Ba.

”You saved our Granny Ba? You are truly the honored guest of our barbarian tribe!” The four young barbarians first checked Granny Ba’s condition, then bowed to Li Ji’an.

”Is she really healed?” At this moment, the seven physicians waiting outside all crowded in with surprised expressions.

Until they carefully sensed Granny Ba’s condition, they all looked at Li Ji’an in disbelief yet joy.

”Doctor Changqing truly has miraculous hands, surpassing medical arts.”

”Daoist, please accept a bow from me.”

”Daoist, your medical skills are extraordinary, I am in awe!”

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The news of Granny Ba’s recovery quickly spread throughout the tribe.

Unfortunately, the old clan leader and various commanders were too drunk today to be roused, even after being slapped dozens of times.

Ultimately, the barbarian tribe became leaderless and chaotic.

It was Li Ji’an who took charge to restore some order.

Owing to Granny Ba’s recovery, the remaining seven physicians were also honored by the barbarians, receiving tokens of their gratitude.

Only at this point did the seven realize Li Ji’an’s previous words were true.

Feeling intimidated by the barbarian tribe’s threats, six of them departed without turning back upon knowing they could leave.

Upon safely exiting the town, this was the first time they began doubting the rumors about the barbarian tribe.

Duanmu Fei was soon brought over by Ning Sujin to reunite with Fairy Qiongyao, after Li Ji’an’s explanations clarified the misunderstandings.

”Grandpa Changqing, please accept a bow from Fei’Er!” Duanmu Fei was profoundly moved at the moment, heavily bowing to Li Ji’an.

Then eagerly turned to Fairy Qiongyao: ”Great-aunt, Grandpa Changqing not only saved you and me, but also our Duanmu Clan, moreover he had past affection with Great-aunt Duanmu Qin, he is truly a great benefactor to the Duanmu Family.”

”Huh? Doctor Changqing had interactions with Qin’Er?” Fairy Qiongyao’s expression froze upon hearing this, looking intently at Li Ji’an.

Just as Li Ji’an wondered about her emotion, she further added: ”Forgive me, Doctor Changqing, I am Duanmu Xiao, Qin’Er’s older sister!”