Chapter 268: Rapid Speed, A Foreboding Feeling

Chapter 268: Rapid Speed, A Foreboding Feeling

July 2, 2024

"Master, regarding last night's strange phenomenon, this young Master Lu must know the reason. Why don't we ask him about it?"

The seemingly honest and slow-witted senior disciple asked in confusion.

"I already asked, but unfortunately, young Master Lu wasn't willing to share." Doctor Zhao sighed.

"When did you ask, Master?"

The senior disciple was taken aback. He had been listening inside, but he didn't hear Master ask about last night's events.

"Earlier, when I asked young Master Lu how he slept last night, and he replied that he slept very well, that was his answer."

Seeing that his senior disciple still didn't understand, Doctor Zhao sighed again.

Why was his disciple so different from others' disciples? He had no choice but to explain patiently, "Sometimes, there's no need to be too obvious. We already witnessed the extraordinary abilities he displayed on the inn's roof last night.

But when I asked him about his sleep earlier, he didn't mention it at all, which clearly shows that he doesn't want to discuss it further.

This young Master Lu is clearly no ordinary person. If he doesn't wish to speak about it, there's no need for us to pry and embarrass ourselves."

Finally, the senior disciple looked thoughtful.

However, the junior disciple beside him was still confused, "Master, Senior Brother, what are you talking about? I don't understand a word."

Looking at his even more foolish junior disciple, Doctor Zhao felt even more exhausted. He replied expressionlessly, "It's nothing. Just remember to be more alert when you sleep. Don't sleep like a pig, oblivious to what's happening around you."

"Oh."

...

"This Doctor Zhao is quite interesting."

After leaving the Benevolent Medical Clinic, Lu Qing smiled.

He could naturally sense the probing intention in Doctor Zhao's earlier words.

However, as they weren't close, he naturally wouldn't divulge such heavenly secrets casually.

Moreover, since the other party couldn't even sense the Sound of Heaven and Earth, he was clearly not destined to know. Even if he found out, it would only bring him more worries.

Holding the medicinal ingredients, Lu Qing returned to the inn. By then, the others had also woken up.

After breakfast, Lu Qing and his group prepared to set off.

"Qing, are these our two horses?"

When everyone saw the two Dragon-Blooded Treasure Horses, they were stunned.

Even the old doctor was taken aback.

The innkeeper and the attendant were even more astonished, their mouths hanging open.

There was no helping it. After last night, the two horses had transformed drastically and now looked like legendary celestial horses.

Anyone who saw them would be amazed by their majestic appearance.

"I fed them some Moon Essence last night, and this is the result." Lu Qing placed his luggage on the carriage.

"Let's get on. After their bloodline transformation, these horses should be even faster. Perhaps we'll reach the Sacred Mountain sooner than expected."

Hearing this, the others were surprised.

Their carriage was already fast enough. If it could get even faster, would they truly take to the skies?

With these expectations, everyone boarded the carriage.

"Alright, horses, let's go."

Once everyone was seated, Lu Qing instructed.

Ma Gu immediately pulled on the reins, and the two Dragon-Blooded Treasure Horses began to stride forward, pulling the carriage along.

The clip-clop of hooves rang out on the town's streets as the horses walked proudly. Passersby who saw them were left dumbfounded.

Fortunately, it was still early, and there weren't many people on the streets. Otherwise, the crowd would have gathered on both sides to gawk.

Even so, as Lu Qing's group was about to leave the town, quite a few people had gathered to witness the spectacle.

"It seems we won't be able to stay in towns or cities from now on."

Hearing the commotion outside, the old doctor sighed.

"That's fine, Master. We can stay in the wilderness or find small villages to rest, just like before."

Lu Qing understood his master's concern.

The two Dragon-Blooded Treasure Horses were too remarkable and obviously extraordinary. They attracted too much attention.

It was fine in a small town like Yunlai Town, but in larger cities, they might easily arouse others' greed.

That would inevitably bring unnecessary trouble.

"Master, you're right. That young Master Lu is indeed an extraordinary person."

At a certain intersection, Doctor Zhao and his senior disciple were standing.

The senior disciple stared at the two horses pulling the carriage, his eyes filled with awe.

He had never seen such extraordinary and peculiar horses before.

"It's a pity we couldn't get to know young Master Lu's master and learn some medical techniques from him.

"What a pity that we couldn't get to know Young Master Lu's master and learn some medical techniques from him." Doctor Zhao sighed.

Lu Qing's medical skills were already awe-inspiring, and one could only imagine the prowess of the mentor who instructed him.

Doctor Zhao was filled with curiosity, yet in the end, he didn't get to meet this mysterious figure, which left him feeling regretful.

"Lu Qing, be vigilant. I'm about to increase our speed."

Once they left Yunlai Town, Ma Gu cracked his whip.

Hearing the snap of the whip, the two Dragon-Blooded Treasure Horses became excited.

After their bloodline transformation, they felt a surge of power coursing through their bodies, and they had been eager to gallop freely.

Now, their wish was finally granted, and they eagerly dug their hooves into the ground, surging forward.

Simultaneously, a whirlwind picked up, and a cyan-colored airflow enveloped both the horses and the carriage.

Whoosh!

The combination of the array's power and the enhanced strength of the Dragon-Blooded Treasure Horses caused the carriage's speed to skyrocket, far surpassing their previous record.

"Wow!"

Even though Ma Gu was prepared, he was still startled by the carriage's sudden acceleration. If not for his quick reflexes, he might have lost his grip on the reins and been thrown from the carriage.

On the other hand, Lu Qing and the others inside the carriage remained unaffected, protected by the array.

"That was fast."

Even the old doctor was astonished by the carriage's speed as it flashed across the road like a cyan bolt of lightning, leaving him with a surprised expression.

"Master, it looks like we'll reach Sacred Mountain earlier than expected." Lu Qing smiled.

As for Wei Zian and Hu Zezhi, they stared out the window at the rapidly passing scenery, their mouths agape in amazement.

The two Dragon-Blooded Treasure Horses grew more excited as they ran, their speed increasing further, as if they were about to take flight.

Ma Gu had to rein them in slightly, as their increasing speed made it challenging for him to maintain control over the carriage's direction.

And so, with this breakneck pace, the carriage continued its journey toward Sacred Mountain.

When they stopped for the evening, Lu Qing and his group checked their map and were astonished to find that they had already traveled five thousand li away from Yunlai Town.

And this was with Ma Gu deliberately holding back their speed.

If they had maintained their maximum velocity, they estimated they would have covered a distance of ten thousand li.

"Excellent! At this rate, we should reach Sacred Mountain in three days at most."

Lu Qing was pleased as he examined the map.

What pleased him even more were the two Dragon-Blooded Treasure Horses; despite galloping all day, they showed no signs of fatigue and seemed to have plenty of energy left in reserve.

It seemed the Moon Essence they consumed had been well worth it.

"We'll rest here for the night. I'll go and see what I can find for dinner." Lu Qing said.

They had stopped in a grove, and setting up a few tents would suffice for the evening.

While Ma Gu and the others pitched the tents, Lu Qing, accompanied by Xiao Li, scouted the area and returned with several plump rabbits.

"Rabbits!" Xiao Yan's eyes lit up as she saw the rabbits Lu Qing had caught. "Brother, are we having roast rabbit for dinner?"

"Yes, it's been a while since I made grilled food for you. Luckily, I caught these rabbits, so we can have a feast tonight."

"We're having grilled meat for dinner..."

Ma Gu and Wei Zian couldn't help but swallow their saliva at the mention of grilled meat.

Even the old doctor's eyes lit up at the prospect.

Hu Zezhi, who had been deep in thought about their incredible journey of five thousand li in a single day, snapped out of her reverie at the mention of food. She turned to Wei Zian, who was sitting next to her, and asked curiously: "Wei Gongzi, is the roast rabbit that Lu Gongzi makes very delicious? You all seem to be looking forward to it."

"Of course!" Wei Zian replied without hesitation. "The best food is whatever Lu Qing makes. No, let me rephrase that—anything he cooks is the most delicious!"

"Is it that amazing?"

Hu Zezhi's curiosity grew, and she, too, began to anticipate the taste of the grilled meat that everyone seemed to rave about.

Not long after, Hu Zezhi's curiosity was satisfied.

"Sister Hu, Brother Qing asked me to bring this to you."

Xiao Yan held a plate in her hands, which she placed in front of Hu Zezhi.

On the plate was a large piece of freshly cut roast rabbit meat, still on the bone, emitting an irresistible aroma.

Hu Zezhi couldn't help but swallow as she took in the sight of the golden-brown roast rabbit meat, its tantalizing scent filling her nostrils.

The aroma of the grilled rabbit meat was simply irresistible.

"Thank you, Xiao Yan."

Hu Zezhi took the plate from Xiao Yan and turned to see that Ma Gu and the others had already started eating.

With the mouthwatering meat in her hands and the enticing aroma filling the air, she set aside her usual restraint and took a cautious bite.

July 2, 2024

As they devoured the grilled rabbit meat, their eyes widened in surprise. The rabbit meat was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a juicy flavor that was truly exceptional.

No wonder Wei Zian and the others' eyes lit up at the mention of Lu Qing's grilled food.

Turns out, Lu Qing's culinary skills were indeed extraordinary.

Hu Zezhi looked at Lu Qing, who was still grilling the meat, and suddenly realized something.

The long-awaited roast rabbit meat delighted Ma Gu and the others, who savored it with gusto.

After dinner, Lu Qing took advantage of the remaining daylight to unpack the large bag of medicinal ingredients he had purchased from the Benevolent Medical Clinic earlier in the day and began preparing a new concoction.

"Qing, what medicine are you planning to make?" The old doctor asked.

"I'm thinking of making a healing ointment for Hu Zezhi's leg injury. Her wound is quite severe, and ordinary wound medicine won't be as effective."

Lu Qing skillfully prepared the medicine and then took out a jar to start the concocting process.

To ensure the ointment's maximum potency, he even added a few drops of the spiritual liquid he had once prepared with his master.

Upon hearing that Lu Qing was making an ointment for her, Hu Zezhi felt even more grateful.

At the same time, the image of Lu Qing in her mind became even more mysterious and admirable.

His medical skills were exceptional, his cultivation was unfathomable, and he could even cook delicious meals, captivating everyone around him.

She wondered if there was anything Lu Qing couldn't do.

It took Lu Qing over an hour to finally finish concocting the healing ointment.

Once the ointment cooled down, he scooped it into a small ceramic jar and handed it to Hu Zezhi.

"Miss Hu, apply this ointment to your wound every night before you go to sleep. I estimate that by the time you finish this small jar, your wound should be completely healed, and there won't be any scars left."

"Thank you, Lu Qing."

Hu Zezhi took the jar, holding it tightly in her hands, and expressed her gratitude.

Previously, she had thought that the scar on her leg would accompany her for the rest of her life.

Now, hearing that it could be healed completely, she felt surprised and delighted.

That night, Hu Zezhi applied the ointment to her leg wound in her tent.

Initially, she expected the ointment to cause some pain, similar to the regular wound medicine.

However, the healing ointment surprised her. Instead of pain, a cooling sensation spread from the wound, and the previous discomfort she felt in her leg significantly reduced.

With the relief from the leg pain, Hu Zezhi slept soundly that night.

The next morning, when she examined her leg, she was astonished to find that the wound had almost healed.

Even the broken bones in her leg had mostly mended.

As for the pain, it had diminished to the point of being barely noticeable.

If not for the lingering sensation that her leg bones were not entirely healed, Hu Zezhi would have doubted whether her leg had ever been seriously injured.

At this point, Hu Zezhi couldn't help but marvel at the efficacy of the ointment Lu Qing had made for her.

It was so effective that her severe leg injury had improved significantly overnight.

Such an ointment could truly be considered a divine medicine.

Even in Qinglong City, she had never heard of any wound medicine with such miraculous effects.

"Sister Hu, are you awake yet?"

Just as Hu Zezhi was deep in thought, Xiao Yan's voice sounded from outside the tent.

"Ah, yes, I'm awake." Hu Zezhi quickly replied.

"Then you should get up soon. Brother Lu said that we'll be leaving after breakfast."

"Alright, I'll be out shortly."

Hu Zezhi quickly put on her outerwear and stepped out of the tent, only to find that everyone else had already woken up. Seeing Xiao Li perched on Lu Qing's shoulder, she couldn't help but blush slightly.

"Sorry, I think I overslept."

"It's fine, we just woke up not long ago, too." Lu Qing smiled, "How's your leg feeling after using the ointment last night?"

"It's very effective. I feel like my leg injury has healed significantly, Lu Qing. This ointment you made is truly amazing. If it were sold in the city, I'm sure people would go crazy for it."

Hu Zezhi exclaimed in admiration.

"As long as it's effective, that's what matters."

Lu Qing noticed Hu Zezhi's expression and suddenly furrowed his brows slightly.

At the same time, the old doctor seemed to sense something as well, and he glanced at Lu Qing.

The master and disciple exchanged a look but didn't say anything further.

Finally, Lu Qing spoke up, "Alright, let's have breakfast first, and then we'll be on our way."

Everyone quickly finished their breakfast and packed their belongings before setting off again.

As the carriage started moving, the old doctor quietly transmitted his voice to Lu Qing.

"Qing, did you sense it just now?"

(End of Chapter)

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