
The Zhao family was located on Moon Island, right in the center of Moon Lake in Jiangbei.
Although the Zhao family wasn't one of the top three families in the world, their strength was quite extraordinary.
Old Man Zhao Zhidong was a rare peerless expert in the world.
Even though Old Man Zhao had rarely appeared in public due to health reasons in the past two years, his reputation remained undiminished.
This time, with Old Man Zhao suddenly collapsing, the entire Zhao family was thrown into chaos.
The current head of the family, Zhao Yuanzhen, who was Old Man Zhao's eldest son, immediately sought help from the Heavenly Medicine Palace, the closest to the Zhao family.
Upon hearing it was about Old Man Zhao, Wu Qun rushed to the Zhao family without delay.
Although Old Man Zhao had experienced some health issues over the years, Wu Qun's skills were undeniable, and he had resolved them several times.
But this time, after examining Old Man Zhao, Wu Qun could only shake his head.
"Palace Master Wu, you must save Old Man Zhao," Zhao Yuanzhen pleaded, his face pale with anxiety.
Old Man Zhao was the pillar of the entire Zhao family. If he were to remain unconscious or worse...
The Zhao family would be in turmoil, and Zhao Yuanzhen couldn't even imagine what the family would become without Old Man Zhao.
"Palace Master Wu, whatever method or rare elixir you need, just say the word, and our Zhao family will find a way to get it!"
"Family Head Zhao, the previous times Old Man Zhao's internal evil fire flared up, I used the Immortal Guide Pill to draw out some of it, temporarily stabilizing him. But this time..."
Wu Qun sighed and continued, "This time, I'm truly at a loss."
Zhao Yuanzhen was stunned upon hearing this.
As the master of the Heavenly Medicine Palace, Wu Qun was one of the top experts in the world in this field.
People often said that if Palace Master Wu declared you beyond saving, you might as well start picking out your coffin.
"Palace Master Wu, Old Man Zhao is at the Martial Emperor level, how could he be..." Zhao Yuanzhen couldn't accept this reality.
"Family Head Zhao, the evil fire in your father's body was triggered when he advanced to Martial Emperor. Although it has been suppressed and released over the years, it has never been fully controlled. Now..." Wu Qun trailed off.
He couldn't very well tell them that their father was beyond saving and that the evil fire would soon turn him into a monster.
Zhao Yuanzhen and the many Zhao family members who had gathered were all filled with despair upon hearing Wu Qun's words.
"Palace Master Wu, please think of something. Our Zhao family is willing to pay any price!"
Zhao Yuanzhen's eyes were red with desperation. To save Old Man Zhao, the Zhao family was willing to do anything.
"Family Head Zhao, I am an old acquaintance of Old Man Zhao. If I could save him, I wouldn't hesitate. But now, I'm truly at my wit's end. However..."
Wu Qun's "however" made everyone in the Zhao family look up.
"If there's anyone in this world who can save Old Man Zhao, that person must be in the Grand Sky Sect!"
As Wu Qun's words fell, the Zhao family was overjoyed!
"Palace Master Wu, you mean the Great Elder, right? I'll send someone to inform the Grand Sky Sect immediately. Old Man Zhao and the Great Elder are life-and-death friends; the Great Elder will surely come to help."
Zhao Yuanzhen was about to send a message, but Wu Qun stopped him.
"Family Head Zhao, I wasn't referring to the Great Elder. Although the Great Elder's abilities surpass mine, he has been here before. We discussed it privately, and even the Great Elder had no solution. In Old Man Zhao's current condition, the Great Elder would also be powerless."
"Not... the Great Elder?"
This left not only Zhao Yuanzhen but the entire Zhao family bewildered.
When it came to medicine, the Great Elder of the Grand Sky Sect was considered the best.
Although Wu Qun had often competed with the Great Elder over the years, he acknowledged the Great Elder's superior abilities. But when it came to saving Old Man Zhao, Wu Qun believed even the Great Elder couldn't do it.
Zhao Yuanzhen was full of questions, looking at Wu Qun. Could there be someone in the Grand Sky Sect stronger than the Great Elder?
"Family Head Zhao, if there's anyone in this world who can save your father, it can only be Chu Xinghe!"
Chu Xinghe?
Hearing this name, the Zhao family was stunned for a full five seconds.
Recently, it was impossible not to have heard of Chu Xinghe, given his astonishing feats.
But how old was Chu Xinghe? Could his abilities surpass the Great Elder's?
Are you kidding me?
But Zhao Yuanzhen quickly realized!
"The Medicine Saint's inheritance! Palace Master Wu, are you referring to the Medicine Saint's inheritance?"
Zhao Yuanzhen's words enlightened everyone present. In recent days, people had only remembered the commotion caused by Chu Xinghe, and many had even forgotten.
Chu Xinghe initially entered the path through alchemy.
He possessed the Rosefinch Spirit Flame and had inherited from the Medicine Saint, Lu Changfeng.
Although Chu Xinghe was young, the Medicine Saint's inheritance was truly terrifying.
There was a saying back then: If the King of Hell wanted you dead by midnight, the Medicine Saint could keep you alive until dawn!
The Medicine Saint was a legend, and his methods had reached the level of defying fate.
There were only people the Medicine Saint was unwilling to save, not people he couldn't save.
The Grand Sky Sect's current glory owed much to the Medicine Saint, Lu Changfeng.
He single-handedly dominated the world's alchemy path, and in his era, Lu Changfeng was the only true god in the field of medicine.
It was an era where no one dared to think of surpassing Lu Changfeng. To follow in his footsteps was the lifelong dream of countless top alchemy masters.
Some said that after Lu Changfeng, the world's alchemy path declined for four hundred years.
And not long ago, the news of Chu Xinghe inheriting the Medicine Saint's legacy shook the world of alchemy.
Now, with Wu Qun bringing it up, the Zhao family realized that although the Great Elder was formidable, his potential was limited.
But Chu Xinghe was different; his potential was the legacy of Lu Changfeng.
"Quick! Prepare a spirit bird to send a message to the Grand Sky Sect, requesting the Great Elder and Chu Xinghe to come for treatment!"
At this moment, Zhao Yuanzhen couldn't afford to think about anything else. With Old Man Zhao's life hanging by a thread, and Wu Qun saying Chu Xinghe was the only one who might save him, he dared not delay.
Wu Qun watched the excited Zhao Yuanzhen, hesitating to speak. Although the Medicine Saint's inheritance was powerful, Wu Qun knew that Chu Xinghe had inherited it for too short a time and probably hadn't fully comprehended it yet. So Chu Xinghe might not have a solution either...
At the Grand Sky Sect, Chu Xinghe had already prepared everything.
Arriving at the Medicine King Palace, the Great Elder had also made all the arrangements. At this moment, the Great Elder personally prepared the teleportation array to take Chu Xinghe to the Zhao family.
All the disciples of the Spirit Crane Palace came to see them off. The Great Elder didn't say much, nodded, and activated the teleportation array with a wave.
With a flash of light, Chu Xinghe felt a blur before his eyes, and the surroundings... had turned into a lake?
Fortunately, he was enveloped by the Great Elder's aura, flying in the sky. Otherwise, he would have surely fallen into the lake.
"The Great Elder probably hasn't used the teleportation array for too long. It's reasonable for the landing point to be a little off occasionally."
"Smack..." The Great Elder gave Chu Xinghe a slap on the back of his head.
"Nonsense, how could I make such a mistake? This is Moon Lake, and the Zhao family is on Moon Island in the center of the lake."
With that, the Great Elder wrapped Chu Xinghe in his aura and walked through the air.
Chu Xinghe had the privilege of experiencing what it meant to break through the void.
Goodness, with every step the Great Elder took, the world seemed to shatter. This wasn't flying; it was traversing.
Within a few breaths, the shattered world around them restored to its original state, and before them, Chu Xinghe finally saw Moon Island, where the Zhao family resided.
The disciples at the Zhao family's entrance, seeing the Great Elder arriving through the broken void, immediately went to report.
Moments later, all the direct members of the Zhao family poured out from their garden-like residence.
"Your nephew Zhao Yuanzhen greets the Great Elder."
Zhao Yuanzhen led the entire Zhao family in bowing.
This wasn't just the usual junior's salute; it was a disciple's salute.
Seeing this, Chu Xinghe couldn't help but sigh. Good friends indeed are good friends. This must be a bond as close as wearing the same pair of pants; otherwise, the Zhao family disciples would never use such a salute.
Descending from the sky with Chu Xinghe, the Great Elder had just landed when Zhao Yuanzhen rushed forward.
"Great Elder... please save my father..."
"Why are you crying! Old Zhao isn't dead yet, don't be so pessimistic!"
The Great Elder was visibly angry, and the Zhao family quickly stifled their sobs.
"Xinghe, come and meet your Senior Brother Zhao."
The Great Elder waved his hand. Given his relationship with Zhao Zhidong, it was perfectly fine for their disciples to address each other as brothers.
"Xinghe greets Senior Brother Zhao."
"Oh, it's Junior Brother Xinghe. Yuanzhen greets you."
Then, led by Zhao Yuanzhen, the Great Elder and Chu Xinghe entered the Zhao family residence.
"Great Elder, it's been a long time, I've missed you," Wu Qun said, who was also at the Zhao family.
"Palace Master Wu, it's been a while."
"Luo Ying'er greets Senior Brother Xinghe," a clear voice came from behind Wu Qun.
Oh no! It's that little squirrel!
Seeing the little squirrel jump out from behind Wu Qun, Chu Xinghe couldn't help but feel annoyed.
How unlucky!
It's that little squirrel again. Last time at the Grand Sky Sect, it set me up. It's lucky you ran fast.
Otherwise, I'd have sent you to Junior Sister Wan Lin's room to let her teach you a lesson.
Why is this little squirrel here again today, and why are you looking at me with such bright eyes?
Are you planning to set me up again?
"Ahem..." A cough came from beside the bright-eyed little squirrel looking at Chu Xinghe.
It was a young man who seemed somewhat handsome, but not overly so.
"Chen Xuewang has long heard of Junior Brother Xinghe's extraordinary reputation. Meeting you today, you truly live up to it," Chen Xuewang said with a smile as he walked over to Chu Xinghe.
But as he finished speaking, Chen Xuewang whispered in a low voice that only Chu Xinghe could hear, "Stop eyeing my junior sister; you're not worthy of her!"
Chu Xinghe: "???"
What is this hotpot nonsense? Are you a sour hotpot?
Eyeing your junior sister?
Are you blind? It's clear your junior sister is eyeing me! This little squirrel is very mischievous!
There's no one good in this Heavenly Medicine Palace!
"Senior Brother Xinghe, I've missed you since we last met. Now that I've seen you again, Ying'er would like to learn more from you."
Please don't!
Seeing you brings me bad luck. If you really want to learn, go find Junior Sister Wan Lin. I heard she's already reached the fifth level, where no stick is better than having one.
"Ahem... Junior Sister Luo Ying'er, hello. There's a chance, there's a chance..."
Chen Xuewang was sour.
Without much small talk, everyone followed Zhao Yuanzhen to the back room of the Zhao family, where Old Man Zhao was. The Great Elder personally went forward to check on Old Man Zhao's condition.
But from the Great Elder's face, which was wrinkled like a chrysanthemum, Chu Xinghe could tell that Zhao Zhidong was in grave danger.
"Xinghe, come and take a look too."
The Great Elder waved him over. Chu Xinghe didn't say much, stepped forward, and was shocked!