Longevity: Comprehending the Heart Method

Song Changsheng wanted to give chase, but Lu Yuxiu’s condition was also dire. Her aura was languid, her Fire of Life flickering precariously. He had no choice but to abandon the pursuit and begin emergency treatment.

As he raced against death, Lu Tianchou, who had been waiting outside the door the whole time, had no idea that the true culprit behind his daughter’s year-long torment had just passed through the floorboards right beneath his feet.

Even Chi Huo, who had been meditating in the courtyard, didn’t notice anything amiss. Instead, he was busy with his own little schemes.

Only Song Qingxing, who stood by the Spiritual Field with his sword in his arms, frowned slightly. His sharp eyes swept across the surroundings, but he found nothing out of the ordinary.

But that repulsive aura still lingered around him.

CHING!

The sharp blade in his sheath slid out an inch, and fierce Sword Qi enveloped him. The repulsive aura immediately retreated as if it had encountered something terrifying.

Once the aura had completely vanished, the Long Sword returned to its sheath. Song Qingxing’s own imposing presence gradually receded, as if nothing had happened at all.

Faced with the questioning gazes from Song Qingxi and Chi Huo Old Ghost, he had no desire to explain himself. He simply closed his eyes and feigned sleep...

Song Changsheng wasn’t in good shape himself at the moment, but he still acted quickly to stabilize Lu Yuxiu’s condition, pulling her back from the brink of danger.

Only after finishing all this did he sit down by the bed, his brow furrowed in grim thought.

’From the looks of it, Lu Yuxiu’s problem should be considered solved.’

’That escaped glob of ”filthy blood” was the culprit. It had been parasitizing Lu Yuxiu’s Dantian, absorbing external Life Force to grow.’

’Though I cured Lu Yuxiu, I also unintentionally helped the mastermind behind it all complete their plan ahead of schedule. That doesn’t sit well with me.’

’Judging by the methods used, this must be connected to the Blood Demons. What is their goal? And why did they target Miss Lu?’

Song Changsheng rubbed his chin, unable to figure it out.

He had examined her thoroughly before. Lu Yuxiu had Wood and Water Dual Spirit Roots, which was only considered average talent. Other than having a Celestial Artisan for a father, he hadn’t found anything special about her.

But the Blood Demons had been lurking in the Daqi Cultivation World for years. When they made a move, it was always part of a major plot. Connecting this to the current situation made him uneasy.

’What a troubled time.’

Song Changsheng sighed deeply. In this chaotic vortex, whether it was him or the Song Clan, they were just small fry caught in the currents, unable to decide or control anything.

This helplessness was truly frustrating!

Just then, the unconscious Lu Yuxiu finally stirred and woke up. A hint of color had returned to her once deathly pale face, though her spirits were still low.

”Th... Thank you, Elder... for saving my life.”

Seeing Song Changsheng’s pale face, Lu Yuxiu’s own small face filled with guilt. With her intelligence, she already understood what had happened.

Song Changsheng raised a hand to stop her from getting up to bow, saying gently, ”There’s no need to be so formal. Are you feeling any discomfort?”

”No.” Lu Yuxiu slowly shook her head. She just felt very weak and a little dizzy.

”That’s good to hear. Master Lu is just outside. I’ll go get him now.”

Standing before the door, Song Changsheng rubbed his cheeks to make himself look even more haggard, then waved his sleeve to remove the Restriction.

The first thing he saw was an old face full of worry.

The moment he saw Song Changsheng, Lu Tianchou’s gaze was a mixture of worry and anticipation.

His heart was in his throat. He hadn’t originally held much hope for Song Changsheng. After all, Song Changsheng was neither a famous Alchemist nor a professional Physician.

The reason he had chosen to let him try was partly because Song Changsheng’s words had moved him, but also because Song Changsheng and his group were clearly not people to be trifled with.

He might have an eccentric temper, but that didn’t mean he was stupid.

But to his surprise, Song Changsheng had actually seen through to the heart of the matter and even came up with an extremely dangerous treatment method.

Although he had ultimately agreed to Song Changsheng’s suggestion, he couldn’t help but feel anxious. Now, seeing Song Changsheng emerge, his anxiety grew even worse. He was afraid of hearing disappointing news.

”M-Master Song, how is my daughter?”

Lu Tianchou wrung his hands in front of Song Changsheng, asking with some restraint.

”Miss Lu is awake. I have removed the hidden ailment within her body. She just needs to rest well to recover.

By the way, Master Lu, you were outside the whole time. Did you happen to notice anything unusual?” Song Changsheng glanced around but couldn’t detect the creature’s aura.

At that moment, how could Lu Tianchou possibly have the presence of mind to care about anything unusual? The moment he heard that Lu Yuxiu was awake, he didn’t register a single other word Song Changsheng said.

The old man, who was nearly two hundred years old, rushed into the private room at the fastest speed of his life.

”Elder Song, my master was just too excited. Please forgive him,” Li Anmin said to Song Changsheng, scratching his head in embarrassment.

”It’s fine. I can understand Master Lu’s feelings.” Song Changsheng shook his head, unconcerned.

Li Anmin nodded, then stood anxiously beside Song Changsheng, peeking into the private room from time to time. Unfortunately, he couldn’t see anything.

Song Changsheng found this amusing but didn’t call him out on it. He asked casually, ”Since you are Master Lu’s only disciple, little friend, you must have already inherited his true teachings, haven’t you?”

Hearing this, Li Anmin scratched the back of his head, embarrassed. ”You’re too kind, Elder Song. My aptitude is poor. I still have a very long way to go to reach my master’s level.”

”Oh, don’t be so modest, little friend. As one of the few Celestial Artisan Masters in the Daqi Cultivation World, Master Lu is renowned. In the future, you will surely surpass him. When you venture out for experience someday, if you happen to pass through Ling Province, you must come and visit my Song Clan,” Song Changsheng said with a chuckle, looking just like a strange uncle trying to lure away a child.

Li Anmin didn’t understand the deeper meaning behind his words and just nodded shyly.

The two of them continued their desultory conversation outside. After more than half an ancient hour, Lu Tianchou finally walked out of the private room with red eyes. It looked like he had been crying, but his face was filled with joy.

As soon as he saw Song Changsheng, he immediately bowed deeply and said solemnly, ”Master Song, this old man will never forget your kindness for the rest of my life!”

Song Changsheng quickly helped him up and said gently, ”Master Lu, there’s no need for this. I just did what little I could.”

Looking at his pale, haggard face, Lu Tianchou was deeply moved. ’Master Song truly exhausted himself for this.’

He took out a black Storage Bag and, with a wave of his hand, produced a large, jet-black ship. It was three zhang tall and over twenty zhang long. He looked at Song Changsheng with a proud expression and announced, ”Master Song, this is the Quasi-Celestial Ship I poured my heart and soul into creating—the Tier Two Top Grade [Black Star Ship]!”

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Just got home on the bullet train after a competition. Only a 2,000-character Chapter for today. The normal update schedule will resume tomorrow, and I’ll make up for what I owe. Thanks for your understanding!