Ultimate Village Doctor

Chapter Six Hundred and Forty-One Xiaoshan said, "Oh, and who do you think is worthy, like Qiu Zhen?" "Of course, only a Grandmaster Divine Dragon like Qiu Zhen is fit for Zhuyue. Even if you have money and power, it won't do. The Hidden Sect only recognizes strength. Perhaps your medical skills can get you far in the mundane world, but in the Hidden Sect, just having medical skills isn't enough. Medical skills might save others' lives, but sometimes they can't save your own. For example, if I kill you now, what will you use to block?" said the Rakshasa Lady casually. Xiaoshan smiled, "Who says I'm not a Grandmaster? Maybe I am one." The Rakshasa Lady sneered in amusement. She had never heard such a hilarious joke. Xiaoshan was only how old? It was already a rare talent for Qiu Zhen to break through to Grandmaster at thirty-eight. Xiaoshan looked even younger than her. If he was a Grandmaster, then the sun would rise from the west. She said, "Let's not talk about such meaningless things. If you were a Grandmaster, I wouldn't just let Zhuyue become your adopted bride, I'd even be willing to be your chambermaid." Xiaoshan's eyes lit up, he slapped his thigh and laughed, "Great, these are your own words! Actually, I'm not that interested in a little girl like Yellow Spring Zhuyue, but you are different. I like a beauty with a full chest and long legs like you. Even though you wear a mask, I bet you're not ugly. And with such a fine figure, I'd accept you even if you were a bit ugly." The Rakshasa Lady was so mad that she almost drew her sword to stab Xiaoshan to death. She had never seen someone so shamelessly take liberties. Her previous remark was just an interjection, mocking Xiaoshan for overestimating himself. But Xiaoshan had actually taken it seriously, acting as if she had offered to be his chambermaid and even dared to comment on her looks. He really had some nerve. However, she finally realized that Xiaoshan was just a fool who didn't know fear. Even if she really drew her sword, he would still spout nonsense, unless she chopped off his head right then. Indeed, she did have the intention to kill Xiaoshan. But the timing was wrong because Qiu Zhen had arrived. If Qiu Zhen had not broken through to Grandmaster, it might have been another story, but Qiu Zhen had already made the breakthrough. Wherever a Grandmaster goes, their status is different. Even as a top assassin from the Yellow Springs Palace, she had to show respect to a Grandmaster. Now that Qiu Zhen was here, today was his main event. If she attacked and killed someone at this moment, it would clearly be disrespectful to Qiu Zhen, the Grandmaster. So the Rakshasa Lady forcefully suppressed the murderous intent in her heart and said coldly, "You just wait for death." Xiaoshan said, "Tsk tsk, my chambermaid sure is fierce, threatening her master at every turn. But I like it, I like a hot pepper just like you." The Rakshasa Lady was almost unable to control her sword. At that moment, atop the Unihorn Stone, Qiu Zhen's gaze turned their way. His eyes swept past Wang Chao and he said indifferently, "You killed Elder Liu of my Iron Palm Gang, and as the Gang Leader, it's my responsibility to demand an explanation for him. However, you're already injured today, so I'll let you off for now. Having said that, Qiu Zhen looked up and his voice grew stern, "I've come here today to duel with Master Long from Xichuan Province. A month ago, Tie Qiong, Bo Guang, Ku Gen, and six other Elders from my gang all died at the hands of Master Long. Master Long challenged me to this fight, and now that I'm here, I know you won't break the appointment. You were the one who issued the challenge, yet you still haven't shown yourself?" Though Qiu Zhen's voice was not particularly loud, it resounded in everyone's ears like thunder. The profundity of his Inner Strength and control was astonishing. Qiu Zhen had not recognized Xiaoshan. Although he had seen Xiaoshan's spiritual imprint, Xiaoshan's demeanor had changed after the breakthrough. And since he stood amidst the crowd and they had never met face to face before, it was natural that Qiu Zhen failed to spot Xiaoshan. At this moment, Qiu Zhen spoke from across the distance, his voice echoing far and wide. Everyone kept turning their heads, looking around. Everyone was eager to see Long Xiaoshan appear. There were rumors that Xiaoshan possessed spiritual power comparable to that of a Grand Spirit Master, with astounding magic and the might to annihilate six Elders of the Iron Palm Gang. Such a Xuan Gate Cultivator was undeniably a true master. It was normal for him to be elusive as a ghost. But after Qiu Zhen had spoken, Xiaoshan did not show up immediately. Instead, he walked over to Wang Chao, checked his condition, and handed him over to Hua Die, saying, "Take good care of him." Hua Die responded, "Yes, Master... and... be careful." Hua Die never imagined that her master would duel with a Grandmaster. At this moment, she was incredibly nervous inside; the ferocity of a Grandmaster was beyond the grasp of ordinary folks. Being the Saintess of the Bai Witch Sect, she was well aware of how terrifying a Grandmaster could be. Even the Great Witch Masters of her sect wouldn't dare to let a Grandmaster close in on them. Otherwise, within ten meters, it would be the Grandmaster's domain to control life and death. Although she knew her master was formidable, an exceptional master in his own right, her confidence shook when facing a Grandmaster. Xiaoshan saw the worry in Hua Die's eyes and, with a smile, patted her head: "Don't worry, your master isn't that easy to kill. Besides, I haven't even had a chance to get intimate with my Hua Die. I'm not willing to die just yet." Hua Die, already tense, blushed at Xiaoshan's words, losing her mood to be anxious. Seeing Xiaoshan had yet to appear, The crowd wasn't polite and buzzed with discussion. "That Master Long might be too scared to show up," someone commented. "For sure, Xiaoshan probably never expected Sect Leader Qiu to be a Grandmaster by now. He must be scared off," another added. "Yeah, in this small arena, let alone a Spirit Master, even a Grand Spirit Master would hardly have the chance to cast spells or chant incantations before the Grandmaster rips off their head. A Spirit Master needs distance to be strong," one said. "It was foolish of Master Long to agree to a duel here. Now he's too scared to show up, and he's lost all face," they criticized. "I was really looking forward to witnessing the legendary Master Long with his astounding magic," Yellow Spring Pursuing Moon expressed disappointment. "I came all the way here to watch the excitement, but the real show didn't happen. Instead, I find a cowardly turtle," she complained. Turning her head, she spotted Xiaoshan walking past her and couldn't help but mock, "Speaking of which, you also share the surname Long. You Longs are really something—one is foolishly brave and the other a shrinking turtle." Xiaoshan ignored Yellow Spring Pursuing Moon, step by step making his way to the front, soon breaking through the crowd toward the Unihorn Stone. At this point, everyone stood far back, forming a circle at least twenty to thirty meters away from the Unihorn Stone. They knew that a duel between Grandmasters would be earth-shattering, so the onlookers kept their distance to avoid being caught up in the fray. At this moment, Xiaoshan's approach to the Single-Horned Stone Arena was unmistakably conspicuous. All eyes instantly fell on Xiaoshan. "Who is that kid?" someone asked. "Whose unruly brat is this, wandering about at a time like this? No discipline," another scolded. Upon seeing Xiaoshan actually approaching the arena, Yellow Spring Pursuing Moon called out in a hurry, "Hey, idiot, this is a duel between Grandmasters. Come back! Don't be foolish." Rakshasa Lady also thought Xiaoshan had lost his mind. A Grandmaster's duel was a grave matter. Even a troublemaker like Yellow Spring Pursuing Moon stood still, yet Xiaoshan chose this moment to court death.