Chapter 161 Xue Muhua's invitation, Zhenlong chess game
Doctor Xue opened his eyes wide, examining every detail of the pill in his hand, and occasionally leaned in to smell it.

His eyes changed in many ways in a short period of time. He seemed to have seen the origin of the Nine-Turn Bear Snake Pill, but he didn't dare to conclude.

But Doctor Xue felt that this pill was full of familiarity in his eyes. He had an excellent memory, especially when it came to matters related to medicine, and he would never make mistakes!
Looking at the Nine-Turn Bear Snake Pill in his hand, Doctor Xue's thoughts were pulled back to many years ago.

The once young Doctor Xue became a disciple of his mentor Su Xinghe and studied medicine.

Although Su Xinghe's martial arts skills are not the strongest in the world, he has learned a lot of things. His medical skills, divination, carpentry, stone carving, Qimen Dunjia, calligraphy and painting are all top-notch in the world.

There are many brothers and sisters learning the same skills as me, but what each of them learns is different. As long as I can learn a skill from my mentor, it will be enough to live a worry-free life.

Doctor Xue thought he had only learned the basics of medical skills from his master, but after he graduated, he had become a world-famous doctor. He has been making a living over the years with his medical skills.

Many years ago, Doctor Xue once asked his mentor which sect they followed. He only remembered that his mentor mentioned that they were disciples of the Xiaoyao Sect and did not say anything more.

The reason why Doctor Xue felt familiar with this pill was because when he was learning martial arts, his mentor Su Xinghe gave him a holy medicine for healing. It was said that it was made with the unique techniques and secret recipe of their Xiaoyao Sect.

That pill was indeed miraculous. After leaving his master's house, Doctor Xue traveled around the world. Once he was in danger and was seriously injured. At the critical moment, he took that pill and saved his life from the dangerous situation with serious internal injuries.

The pill given by my master is exactly the same as the one in my hand now, no matter its appearance, texture, fragrance or therapeutic effect!
The more Doctor Xue looked, the more frightened he became. He confirmed again and again, but he was certain that he would not make a mistake.

Doctor Xue has been talking about this kind of elixir for many years, and he has always felt regretful that he was not able to learn the secret skills of this sect.

But their mentor Su Xinghe encountered a sudden change many years ago and never saw them again. He lived in seclusion in the Deaf and Mute Valley, calling himself the Deaf and Mute Old Man, and never uttered a word since then. How did the secret refining method get leaked out?
After thinking for a long time, Doctor Xue repeatedly confirmed that the pill in his hand was indeed from his sect. He suddenly raised his head and looked at Li Ming, and his eyes became different.

"Doctor Xue, have you finished examining me? If you have, please return it to me. I need it to save people."

Lin Pingzhi stood nearby and reminded Doctor Xue.

"Oh, look, I'm done..."

Doctor Xue had no choice but to return the pill to Lin Pingzhi reluctantly.

But then he saw Lin Pingzhi and several other martial arts school disciples taking out the Nine-Turn Bear Snake Pills from the porcelain bottle and distributing them to the seriously injured warriors. He couldn't help but twitch his mouth and felt heartbroken!
If this is really a miraculous medicine made with our sect’s secret method, then it would be such a... waste!
You know, Doctor Xue himself only got one such pill from his mentor, which could save lives at critical moments. Ever since he used it, he has been wanting to get another one for many years but has never been able to get one.

Qianming Martial Arts School can actually produce in large quantities. It seems that they don’t take it seriously at all. This...

Doctor Xue was a little bit unable to accept it for a moment, and even wanted to rush up to ask how much the pills cost so that he could take them all.

But he has more important things to do.

Turning around, he looked at Li Ming, and Doctor Xue hurried over.

When he started talking to Li Ming again, Doctor Xue's tone changed again and he asked cautiously.

"Master Li, I would like to ask you a question. May I ask who your teacher is?"

Li Ming's eyes swept over, and Doctor Xue immediately understood what he meant, knowing that it was extremely presumptuous to ask about his master's legacy.

And it was impossible for Li Ming to tell himself.

Qianming Martial Arts School has been famous in the martial arts world for a long time, but no one has been able to tell its origins. This is definitely not something that can be found out by just asking a few questions.

Thinking of this, Doctor Xue suddenly remembered that one of the things Qianming Martial Arts School is famous for is that it teaches many martial arts, and no one can tell clearly where these martial arts come from.

But when he thought about it carefully, his master Su Xinghe was extremely knowledgeable even in the field of martial arts, which he was least good at, and had mastered the unique skills of many schools.

According to Master, the Xiaoyao Sect seems to have mastered all kinds of unique skills from various sects in the world...

Could it be that Master Li’s strength really comes from our sect?
Doesn't that mean that the other party is a fellow disciple of mine? Could it be that Master has accepted another disciple during the years he lived in seclusion in the Deaf and Mute Valley?

Thinking of this, Doctor Xue immediately became excited.

"Well, Master Li, would you mind telling me where the methods for refining these pills came from?"

"Ok?"

Li Ming looked at Doctor Xue, wondering why he was asking such a sensitive question out of character.

But after thinking about it, I understood.

The Nine-Turn Bear Snake Pill is the Xiaoyao Sect's unique holy medicine for healing, and the divine doctor Xue Muhua is also a disciple of the Xiaoyao Sect.

It seems that the other party has seen something.

"No comment." Li Ming still refused to answer.

"Then may I ask, Master Li, do you know a deaf-mute old man?"

Doctor Xue kept asking again.

"I have heard of your fame for a long time, but I have no time to visit you."

Hearing Li Ming say this, disappointment flashed in Xue Muhua's eyes.

If he was really Su Xinghe's disciple, he would not have used such a tone when talking about his mentor.

But Doctor Xue changed his mind and thought that his mentor was not the only successor of the Xiaoyao Sect. Maybe this Master Li was the successor of one of his uncles or grandmasters?
Thinking of Li Ming's current terrifying strength, his eyes suddenly lit up.

If we could really accept such a powerful fellow disciple, maybe he could help us, and Master wouldn't have to stay in the Deaf and Mute Valley in silence!
Although Xue Muhua didn't know why his mentor Su Xinghe suddenly went into seclusion, he concluded that something major must have happened in the sect.

"Master Li, I have an unwelcome request."

"Oh? Doctor Xue, please go ahead."

"In a few months, there will be a gathering in the Deaf and Mute Valley. Young talents from all over the world will be invited to attend. I would like to ask Master Li to come. I will be very grateful. As long as Master Li gives me face, I will never refuse to help you in the future."

Deaf Valley, party?

Although Doctor Xue's explanation was unclear, Li Ming immediately thought that this so-called gathering should be a Zhenlong chess game. Apart from this, there seemed to be no other activities in the Deaf and Mute Valley.

Li Ming touched his chin, with a hint of excitement in his eyes.

Not to mention, the martial arts he learned were indeed closely related to the Xiaoyao Sect, and he himself was also very interested in the complete Xiaoyao Sect's unique skills.

Moreover, Li Ming also knew the reason why Su Xinghe pretended to be deaf and dumb for decades.

After thinking for a moment, Li Ming immediately nodded.

"Okay, I'll definitely go when I have time."

"A word is settled!"

Doctor Xue was overjoyed and nodded heavily.

After the matter was settled, Doctor Xue felt relieved and turned back to help treat the injuries of his fellow martial artists.

Although Lin Pingzhi and others had a lot of Nine-Turn Bear Snake Pills, they were not giving them away as charity. They were only distributed to the seriously injured to save their lives. For other common injuries, Doctor Xue could help deal with them.

After this operation, many well-known figures in the martial arts world were pulled back from the brink of life and death by this elixir.

For a moment, there were voices of gratitude all around.

Li Ming looked around and saw that there was nothing else to do, so he told Lin Pingzhi to pack up and leave.

Although everyone felt that Li Ming's attitude was a bit cold from beginning to end, they did not dare to object.

It can be said that the lives of everyone present were saved by Master Li, and some were even saved twice. Besides, given Master Li's strength, it is normal for his attitude to be a little arrogant.

Back on the high slope, Mo Xiaobei brought Mr. Mo Da to thank Li Ming.

"Master Li, if you hadn't reminded us in time and provided us with a helping hand, our Five Mountains Sword Sect would have already met with a great disaster." Mr. Mo Da expressed his gratitude on behalf of the people from other sects, and then tactfully left without staying any longer, leaving Mo Xiaobei to talk to Li Ming alone.

"Master, am I doing well?"

As soon as Mr. Mo Da left, Mo Xiaobei's steadiness immediately disappeared, and he put on his playful look again and smiled at Li Ming.

"It's probably okay." Li Ming nodded with satisfaction.

"Master, I did everything you taught me. As expected, they were all stunned! I guess they won't refute anything I say now."

Mo Xiaobei thought about how he had successfully established his prestige in the Five Mountains Sword Sect and had become the true leader of the Five Mountains. He couldn't help but put his hands on his waist, looking very complacent.

"Although it's a bit tiring to pretend to be serious in front of others all the time, it still feels good to be praised by others." Mo Xiaobei thought to himself.

"Junior Brother Lin, Junior Sister Jiang... Senior Sister, was I awesome just now?"

Mo Xiaobei asked Lin Pingzhi and Jiang Yuyan with an unsatisfied look.

The two of them chuckled and nodded. Jiang Yuyan even gave a thumbs up: "I saw it all just now. Senior Sister is very majestic!"

Mo Xiaobei was very proud and could not wait to go back and show off in front of his other fellow disciples, especially Yang Guo and Qiu Xiaodong.

"By the way, Master, what are we going to do next?"

Mo Xiaobei asked.

Logically speaking, now that the matter has come to an end, everyone should return home one after another.

But Mo Xiaobei had so much fun that he was actually a little reluctant to go back.

After all, outside, her identity is the leader of the Five Mountains Alliance. Now she is supported by the other four factions and has the final say. She has just experienced the happiness of being in a superior position.

But if he went back to Qixia Town, he would probably be controlled by Tong Xiangyu again, and he wouldn't even be able to eat a string of candied haws. The gap was too big.

"You and your fellow disciples from the Five Mountains Sword Sect go back first. I will send someone to contact you on the way. When we return to the Seven Heroes Town, I will tell you how to reorganize the Songshan Sect. I have some things to do with Pingzhi and the others."

After hearing Li Ming's order, Mo Xiaobei said "oh" in disappointment, and then thought of the group of people who appeared to help them last night.

Mo Xiaobei didn't ask any more questions, knowing that as long as his master wanted to contact him, he would definitely find a way.

After making all the arrangements, Mo Xiaobei said goodbye to Li Ming and turned to leave with Mr. Mo Da.

Letting the disciples rest on the spot, Li Ming walked towards the Beggars' Gang who were resting not far away.

"Master Li..."

When Chen Guyan, the elder of the Beggars' Sect, saw Li Ming coming, he stood up hurriedly to greet him, regardless of his own injuries.

The Beggar Gang members around him were all injured to varying degrees and looked extremely miserable.

Although they escaped successfully, the Beggars' Sect suffered heavy losses this time.

Of the four elders of the Beggars' Sect branch in the Great Song Dynasty, three died, and only Chen Guyan survived. Only a small number of the other disciples he brought with him also survived.

"Where is Bai Shijing?" Li Ming asked.

When mentioning this traitor, Chen Guyan trembled with anger.

"Thanks to the help of Master Li, he saw that the situation was not good during the chaos and wanted to escape, but he was captured by us. I have already dealt with this traitor on the spot!"

Chen Guyan said through gritting his teeth.

Even though he killed Bai Shijing with his own hands, he still couldn't get rid of the hatred in his heart.

The chief law enforcement elder of the Beggars' Sect actually secretly defected to the imperial court. If this news gets out, the Beggars' Sect will be completely disgraced.

"No wonder Bai Shijing sent Madam Ma away yesterday. It turns out he knew something would happen that night." A disciple nearby said.

Chen Guyan was stunned, and then he realized that he was so busy fighting that he actually forgot about Mrs. Ma, the widow of Deputy Gang Leader Ma yesterday.

She is a beautiful woman. If she gets lost in the chaos and meets some bad guys, anyone could end up with something unexpected. That would be a disgrace to the Beggars' Sect.

Chen Guyan hurriedly asked the disciple, only to find out that Mrs. Ma had been sent away from Juxian Manor by Bai Shijing during the day yesterday, so she was not affected by the battle last night.

Only then did Chen Guyan let out a long sigh.

"Master Li, I cannot thank you enough for your kindness. This time, you have saved the lives of our Beggars' Sect brothers. If you need me in the future, just let me know."

Chen Guyan hurriedly thanked Li Ming again.

He now understood why he had heard that Elder Fa of the Beggars' Sect of the Ming Dynasty was committed to building a good relationship with Master Li.

After asking for some more information, Li Ming left.

Not long after, Li Ming left with a group of disciples.

As more and more warriors escaped, the news of the great changes that took place in Juxian Manor spread quickly, like a huge rock thrown into the water, causing huge waves in the martial arts world.

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In a town not far from Juxianzhuang.

In a guest room, Mrs. Ma was sitting anxiously, looking out the window from time to time.

She was arranged by Bai Shijing to stay here, and she was accompanied by several Beggar Gang disciples who protected her.

But Mrs. Ma didn't know what had happened until early this morning, when people in the town started talking crazily about the chaos that had taken place in Juxian Manor last night.

The people here are still unclear about the specific situation, they only know that Juxianzhuang was in chaos and many people died.

Mrs. Ma initially thought they were talking nonsense, but after sending people to inquire for a while, she confirmed that it was true.

Suddenly, Mrs. Ma became anxious.

Others in the Beggars' Sect were not clear about this, but Madam Ma knew in her heart that Bai Shijing had long been her lover, and had been secretly seduced by others countless times.

Mrs. Ma's ability to hold a certain say in the Beggars' Sect as the deputy leader's widow is also inseparable from Bai Shijing's support.

But such a big thing happened suddenly. If Bai Shijing had any accident, it might affect me...

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. In a rage, Mrs. Ma overturned the rouge on the dressing table and threw it all over the floor.

"That damn old man Bai Shijing didn't even discuss such a big matter with me."

But then she changed her mind and realized that sitting and waiting for death was not her style, so she had to prepare other escape routes in advance.

"Humph, do you think I can only rely on him? Without Bai, there are others who can still do things for me!"

Madam Ma thought that not only Bai Shijing, but even the famous elder Xu of the Beggars' Sect and the helmsman Quan Guanqing had already fallen at her feet...

Just as he was thinking about it, the voice of a Beggar Gang disciple suddenly came from the corridor outside the door.

"Elder Bai, you...are back?"

"Ok!"

A majestic voice sounded, and then the door opened, and Bai Shijing, who was supposed to have died, walked in alive.

(End of this chapter)