Peerless Medical Emperor

”Your Inner Strength may be gone, but your medical skills remain,” Fang said, taking a step forward. ”This man is an Elder of the Evil God Sect. He’s been afflicted with a peculiar poison they can’t cure.”

Chen Qingdi put down the clothes in his hands and looked at Fang and Zi. ”Even with my Inner Strength at its peak, I might not have been able to cure a poison like this. To say nothing of my current state.”

”We believe you can find a way,” Zi cut in. ”Qingdi, please, for the sake of how well we’ve taken care of you on this island, just go and save him.”

Chen Qingdi looked at Fang and Zi, knowing they weren’t lying. They had done everything in their power to protect him and keep him from harm during this time. He took a deep breath. ”Alright. I’ll do my best.”

With Chen Qingdi’s decision, the atmosphere on the island instantly grew tense. The Evil God Sect’s guards stood on high alert as Fang and Zi led Chen Qingdi to the Elder’s location.

When Chen Qingdi saw the Elder lying on the bed, his expression turned grave. He walked to the Elder’s side, placed one hand on his pulse, and quickly pressed several acupoints with the other.

Everyone watched him nervously, as if awaiting a verdict.

After a long moment, Chen Qingdi finally spoke. ”This poison... is very peculiar. I need some time to prepare an antidote.”

”I’ve already prepared the materials you need,” Fang said, handing him a cloth bundle. ”This is everything you need.”

Chen Qingdi nodded and got to work. He started by placing some herbs into an earthenware pot and then slowly began to simmer them over a fire.

As the aroma of the herbs filled the air, the atmosphere in the room grew even more tense. Everyone waited for his next move.

Finally, after a series of tedious procedures, Chen Qingdi picked up a bamboo tube filled with a pale green liquid. He walked to the Elder’s side, gently pried open his mouth, and slowly poured the liquid in.

Then, they waited. Time seemed to stand still as everyone waited for the medicine to take effect. After a long while, a pained expression finally crossed the Elder’s face. He fluttered his eyes open.

”I feel... much better...” The Elder’s voice was weak but filled with pleasant surprise.

Seeing this, everyone let out a collective sigh of relief. Fang and Zi came forward to thank Chen Qingdi, while the Evil God Sect guards lowered their weapons and paid him their respects.

”Thank you, Qingdi,” Fang said. ”You’ve saved everyone on this island. This Elder is an extremely important person.”

Chen Qingdi just smiled. ”I only did what I could. As for what comes next, let’s talk outside.”

On the desolate island, Chen Qingdi and Fang stood on a silent beach. The only sound was the crashing of waves against the shore, as if voicing the helplessness in their hearts.

Chen Qingdi’s eyes held a glint of determination as he slowly began to speak.

”Fang, the medicine I just brewed can only keep the Elder conscious for a short time. It won’t cure him. If you want me to save him completely, you must restore my Inner Strength. Otherwise, I’m powerless to help.”

Fang froze, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. She knew what Chen Qingdi was implying, but she couldn’t make such a decision lightly.

She stared into Chen Qingdi’s eyes, as if trying to peer into his very soul. Finally, she gritted her teeth and asked, ”Are you only saying this because you want to escape?”

Chen Qingdi shook his head, his eyes betraying no hint of panic. ”Whether or not you help me restore my Inner Strength is your decision. But without it, I cannot completely save the Elder.”

Fang fell silent for a moment, then, without hesitation, helped Chen Qingdi restore his Power. Chen Qingdi felt the surge of Inner Strength and breathed a sigh of relief. ’This is my only chance to save the Elder,’ he thought.

Chen Qingdi immediately used his Inner Strength to suppress the Gu Insect inside his body. He felt a chill envelop him, but his gaze remained resolute.

’This is the only way I can completely expel the Gu Insect from my body,’ he knew.

As time passed, Chen Qingdi’s Inner Strength grew ever stronger. It was like a mighty river surging through him, washing away every last trace of the Gu Insect.

Finally, Chen Qingdi let out a long, turbid breath, his body relaxing in tandem.

When Fang saw this, her worries finally vanished. She knew Chen Qingdi had successfully restored his Inner Strength, which meant the Elder’s life might be saved after all.

She failed to realize, however, that this was all just one part of Chen Qingdi’s plan. An indescribable light flickered in his eyes, as if he had already foreseen the coming twists of fate.

Chen Qingdi turned to face Fang. ”Thank you for your help. I already feel much better.” He gave a slight smile, his eyes filled with gratitude.

Chen Qingdi stood at the entrance of the operating room, his face pale and his body trembling. He had just used his Inner Strength to destroy the Demon Flower Gu Poison within him, but his Power was now completely depleted.

He staggered forward. Suddenly, his legs gave out, and he pitched forward, collapsing beside the operating table.

”Chen Qingdi!” the Evil God Sect’s Elder exclaimed, but Chen Qingdi had already lost consciousness.

”That liar!” the Evil God Sect’s guards roared. ”He clearly had Inner Strength but pretended he didn’t! He nearly caused the Grand Elder’s death with his deception!”

”If you don’t want him to live, then fine, let’s call it quits. Just kill me,” Chen Qingdi said coldly, weakly opening his eyes.

”You...” The guards gritted their teeth in fury. ”Fine! Since you’ve got so much backbone, then try this!”

A guard took out a pill meant to restore Inner Strength and forced Chen Qingdi to swallow it.

”Remember, this is your last chance,” the guards threatened. ”If you try any more tricks, we’ll let the Elder die just to make sure you die too.”

Chen Qingdi nodded. ’My chance has come,’ he thought.

He began to gather his Inner Strength, feeling some power gradually return to his body. He understood that he had to seize this opportunity. Curing the Elder was the only way he could truly escape the threat of the Evil God Sect.

The procedure began. Chen Qingdi used his Inner Strength to slowly regulate the conditions inside the Elder’s body.

He knew full well that if the procedure failed, both he and the Elder would die. But he also knew that even if he succeeded, he might not be able to escape the clutches of the Evil God Sect.

Halfway through the procedure, Chen Qingdi suddenly realized he had already exhausted all his Inner Strength.