Your Majesty, Please Stop!

Chapter 254: The Three Major Sects and Xin Zhuo's Medical Skills

The Jiang Family Mansion in Xingling Prefecture was located in the middle of the central axis. It served as both the Jiang Family residence and the yamen (government office) established by the "Prince of Western Qin" to govern the region.

Although it couldn't compare to the Jiang Family in the capital city, it had a more imposing and military atmosphere. The guards at the gate were all dressed in black armor.

At this moment, the mansion gates were wide open. General Soaring Dragon, Jiang Yuxi, who was accompanying the army, returned ahead of time. He changed into a water-green robe, looking delicate and handsome. However, his sharp eyebrows gave him a touch of fierceness. He led hundreds of people, including the wives, concubines, illegitimate children, and servants of Third Uncle Jiang Hu, who were all waiting respectfully.

Xin Zhuo only brought Sai Qingzhu and her four daughters, Cui Ying'er, and Han Qiniang into the mansion. They paid their respects to Third Uncle's wife, Guo Shi, and then looked at Jiang Yuxi. "Take me to see Third Uncle!"

Jiang Yuxi fell silent for a moment. "Father is seriously ill and is being treated by the practitioners from the Valley, Kunlun Palace, and the Withered Sword Tomb. Moreover, his appearance is not suitable for meeting outsiders at the moment. Little brother, you have traveled a long way and should rest first..."

"Am I an outsider? Lead the way!" Xin Zhuo waved his sleeve and took the initiative to walk forward.

"Take him there. Your father ordered it," Guo Shi whispered to Jiang Yuxi, giving him a meaningful look.

Helpless, Jiang Yuxi had no choice but to hurry forward, passing by Xin Zhuo. "Little brother, follow me."

The group bypassed several corridors and headed straight to the rear courtyard. In the distance, a strange and chaotic Monster Qi rose into the sky.

Xin Zhuo observed for a moment and couldn't help but slow down his pace. In fact, he had no impression or concept of this Third Uncle. He hadn't heard of this person during his long stay at the Jiang Family, and no one had mentioned him. He had always thought that the Western Qin Army was led by descendants of the Jiang Family. It wasn't until the eldest sister passed away that he heard about it and conducted some research.

Third Uncle was a ruthless person. His original name was Jiang Zhihuan, but after joining the army and becoming a commander, he felt that his name was too refined. So he changed it to Jiang Hu, like a tiger descending from the mountain.

Xin Zhuo had once thought that he was an uncultured military leader. However, the fact that he survived the terrifying battle against the Kunxu demons showed that he was a meticulous and ruthless person.

While pondering, they arrived at a spacious courtyard. There were more than thirty young men and women sitting cross-legged in the courtyard, exuding a fierce aura. They were divided into three groups, dressed in white, yellow, and black respectively. When someone intruded, they all stood up, their swords expanding their auras, creating an imposing presence.

"The Western Qin Prince from the capital has arrived, the nephew of Father!" Jiang Yuxi nodded slightly. After the group of young men and women put away their swords and sat back down, he explained to Xin Zhuo in a low voice, "Father has a good relationship with the practitioners from the Valley, Kunlun Palace, and the Withered Sword Tomb. He has helped them in the past, so the Elders from the three sects are very concerned about Father's health."

Xin Zhuo nodded and looked at the closed doors of the main hall.

Jiang Yuxi hesitated to speak. She didn't understand why her cousin wanted to see her father immediately. She still cupped her fists and paid her respects, saying, "Father, Yuxi has arrived and wants to see you!"

The main hall was quiet for a while before a hoarse and haggard voice spoke, "Let him in!"

The voice was very unpleasant, sounding like a creaking door. In fact, Third Uncle Jiang Hu was only thirty-six years old this year.

Xin Zhuo looked at the thick Monster Qi on the roof and walked silently to the front of the door. He pushed it open, and a strong medicinal fragrance rushed towards him.

In the middle of the main hall, seven martial dao experts in Daoist robes were gathered around a pill furnace, refining medicine pills. At an angle, behind a folding screen, there was a figure lying on a purple-red bed, not clearly visible.

On a grandmaster chair next to the bed, three people were sitting: an old man with white hair, a hunchbacked old woman, and a woman dressed in white, with a mountain-shaped flower hairpin on her forehead, as beautiful as a fairy.

"Yuxi, come here!"

The person on the bed coughed heavily a few times and weakly waved his hand.

Xin Zhuo walked forward with big strides, his gaze sweeping over the three people in front of the bed. He was slightly surprised to see the three Venerables! Then he looked at the person on the bed, and his scalp tingled a bit.

On the bed, there was a person with long hair, looking like a withered old man. There were strange scales on his forehead, and his whole body seemed extremely weak and peculiar.

Xin Zhuo looked at him, and the man also looked at Xin Zhuo. His eyes, wrapped in scales, were still sharp. After a while, he smiled and his big mouth turned blood red. "You look more like your father, and your handsome appearance is like your mother!"

Xin Zhuo didn't know how to respond for a moment. He walked to the bedside and casually held his hand, observing his physical condition while asking, "How is Uncle's health?"

"The old problem!" Jiang Hu coughed a few times, then looked at him with a strange expression. He naturally noticed that Xin Zhuo was using True Qi to observe his body, but he didn't refute it and let him do as he pleased.

The three people in front of the bed also glanced at each other, and they also noticed Xin Zhuo's actions. It was natural for a nephew to be concerned about his uncle's health, but it was somewhat impolite to immediately probe his body.

After a while, Xin Zhuo sat by the bed, silent. Jiang Hu's body was entangled by a terrifying force, somewhat similar to the Thousand Gu of Old Mother, but not as chaotic. It was just extremely tenacious, constantly consuming his vitality and absorbing his Meridians Blood Qi.

"What have you found?" Jiang Hu chuckled.

Xin Zhuo looked at the three people in front of him.

Jiang Hu introduced, "Senior Practitioner Gu Jia Si Kong, Senior Ku Jian Zhong Ling Lao Lao, and Fairy Si Liang from Kunlun Palace. Pay your respects!"

"I have seen the three seniors!" Xin Zhuo cupped his fist in salute.

The three nodded in return. Ling Lao Lao grinned, "Little kid, you're already examining General's body as soon as you arrive. Can you tell anything?"

"The Monster Qi in the thirty-six Du Meridians and seventy-two Wujing is circulating like a festering sore." Xin Zhuo paused. "It has already merged with Uncle's entire Meridians and has been entangled for a long time. It's difficult to remove."

The three exchanged glances, their faces showing surprise. This kind of statement couldn't be made by an ordinary Practitioner. At the very least, it indicated that the young man in front of them understood medical skills or had relevant knowledge.

Si Liang Fairy smiled, "At your age, do you also understand medical skills?"

"I dare not claim to understand, but I can give it a try!" Xin Zhuo rolled up his sleeves, took out a bag from his side, and opened it to reveal thirty-two shining silver needles.

Jiang Hu's expression immediately changed. How could he just start without any hesitation? "You child, how do you really understand medical skills? Uncle's body cannot be treated by ordinary doctors!"

Jia Si Kong also immediately stopped him, "Kid, you can't. The Monster Qi running rampant in your uncle's body has just been suppressed. You can't act recklessly!"

"Your medical skills are not on the right path. The Inner Dan method can only alleviate, not eradicate. Why not try someone else's method?" Xin Zhuo had studied the "xxxx" medical skills for over a year, especially having tried it on himself many times. He had just treated Bai Jianxi, Han Jiulang, and a group of dying Iron Floating Guards. He wouldn't do anything he wasn't confident about.

Jia Si Kong, Si Liang, and Ling Lao Lao exchanged glances, their brows furrowed. Xin Zhuo's words were not without reason. The body's Meridians were the most fragile and mysterious. They were afraid of harming Jiang Hu's life, so they had been unable to use strong medicine and could only suppress it slowly with the Inner Dan method. It was just...

Xin Zhuo stopped talking. In Jiang Hu's bewildered eyes, he lifted the blanket and gently waved his hand. The thirty-two silver needles flew through the air and accurately pierced his thirty-two acupoints.

"Ah--"

A scream echoed in all directions, and the faces of Jiang Yuxi, Cui Ying'er, and the others waiting outside changed.

(End of this chapter)