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Chapter 97: Repaying My Master's Grace
"Master, when I ventured into the mountains this time, I accidentally discovered a strange cave. There, I found a spiritual elixir, and it was after consuming this elixir that Xiao Li awakened her unique talent."
"I also took a few drops and gained significant benefits."
Lu Qing held a small jade bottle in his hand as he spoke.
"Oh? What kind of spiritual elixir is so miraculous?"
The old doctor's curiosity was immediately piqued.
"According to the records in the cave, it's a precious fluid called the Earth Vein Elixir," Lu Qing replied.
However, he hadn't expected that upon hearing those words, his master would be so shocked that he stood up abruptly.
"What? The Earth Vein Elixir?!"
"You know of the Earth Vein Elixir, Master?"
Lu Qing was surprised to see his master's astonished expression. He hadn't expected him to be aware of such a rare elixir.
"I didn't know about it before, but I only recently learned of its existence in this world."
The old doctor calmed himself and sat back down.
"A while back, I received the Qing Nang Medicine Classic from the Wei family. In this medical scripture authored by a saint of medicine, there are records of some truly wondrous elixirs, and the Earth Vein Elixir is among them."
"The Qing Nang Medicine Classic speaks highly of the Earth Vein Elixir, claiming that it can bring the dead back to life, regenerate flesh and bones, and prolong life. It's said to be far more miraculous than any other medicine or stone."
"However, the method of creating this mysterious elixir is said to have been lost long ago. How did you manage to find it?"
The old doctor looked at Lu Qing with a mixture of surprise and curiosity.
"It was pure luck, and Xiao Li was the one who found the place," Lu Qing said with a smile.
"But there are some things about the Qing Nang Medicine Classic that aren't fully recorded. Not only can the Earth Vein Elixir bring the dead back to life, regenerate flesh and bones, and prolong life, but it can also enhance the potential and aptitude of living beings."
"It was after consuming this elixir that Xiao Li's potential was unlocked, awakening her hidden talent."
"I also benefited from taking a few drops of the Earth Vein Elixir, and my aptitude has improved significantly. That's why I now require more resources to cultivate my qi and blood to perfection, and I wanted to ask you to refine more Blood-Nourishing Qi-Enhancing Pills."
"So that's how it is," the old doctor marveled. Looking at his disciple, he said, "You seem to know quite a bit about the effects of the Earth Vein Elixir. It seems that you've gained more than just the elixir."
"Yes, I was fortunate enough to obtain a bit of inheritance, which included information about the Earth Vein Elixir," Lu Qing acknowledged without denying it.
"Your fortune is indeed profound. To think that you've managed to find such a miraculous substance."
The old doctor nodded but didn't inquire further about the inheritance Lu Qing had obtained. He understood his disciple well, and if there was something that Lu Qing felt comfortable sharing, he wouldn't keep it from him.
The fact that he wasn't sharing it now meant that there were likely some concerns or reservations.
"It was mostly Xiao Li's doing," Lu Qing said, not taking credit. "If she hadn't led me there, I never would have discovered that strange place."
"Xiao Li truly is an otherworldly creature. You made a great karmic connection when you chose to feed her fish instead of shooing her away." The old doctor's eyes softened with contentment.
I didn't do it to forge a connection; I just didn't dare provoke her, Lu Qing thought to himself.
Lu Qing held up the small jade bottle and said, "Master, this Earth Vein Elixir can bring the dead back to life and prolong life. I want to offer it to you as a token of my gratitude for your teachings."
The old doctor's eyes fell on the jade bottle in Lu Qing's hand.
It would be a lie to say that he wasn't tempted.
No one could remain unmoved by an elixir that could extend their lifespan.
Even someone as indifferent to worldly desires as him still wished to live a little longer.
Chapter: The Earth Vein Elixir
"Such a precious spiritual elixir would be a waste for an old man like me. You should keep it for yourself," the old doctor mused after a moment's thought, his expression solemn.
Lu Qing was taken aback but understood his master's reluctance, knowing that he wanted to leave this precious resource for his disciple's use. Touched, Lu Qing smiled and said, "Master, don't worry. I have more of the Earth Vein Elixir than just what's in this jade bottle. I have some left over."
"Moreover, there's a limit to how much the Earth Vein Elixir can improve one's aptitude. Each person can consume a maximum of five drops. Any more than that would only be useful for healing wounds, and it won't further enhance their aptitude."
"So, Master, please don't hesitate to take these five drops in the jade bottle. It won't affect me at all."
"Are you sure about that?" The old doctor asked, his tone laced with suspicion. In his opinion, a treasure like the Earth Vein Elixir must be extremely rare, so how could there be so much of it all of a sudden?
Lu Qing replied earnestly, "How could I dare deceive you, Master? This Earth Vein Elixir isn't concocted from herbs and stones but is nurtured by the purest earth vein essence in a mysterious cave like the one I found. It takes twenty years to cultivate just one drop."
"No one has entered that mysterious cave for thousands of years, so a significant amount of the elixir had accumulated. I took all that was there."
Seeing that Lu Qing wasn't exaggerating, the old doctor took the jade bottle and said, "Then this old man will gladly accept it."
Relieved that his master had finally accepted the elixir, Lu Qing smiled and said, "Master, go ahead and consume the elixir. The Earth Vein Elixir can extend one's lifespan by up to fifty years and restore one's physical condition to its peak. It's truly miraculous."
"Not so fast," the old doctor said, his curiosity getting the better of him. "I want to study this elixir first."
Lu Qing understood his master's fascination, as he was a healer at heart and rarely came across such a wondrous substance.
However, his attempt to study the elixir was destined to be in vain.
The Earth Vein Elixir wasn't a concoction of herbs and stones but a concentration of the purest earth vein essence.
Its creation involved the methods of the mysterious existence that had created the Jade Transformation Cave, something far beyond the understanding of mortal cultivators like them.
Indeed, after examining the elixir for a while, the old doctor couldn't decipher its mysteries. It was unlike any other medicinal liquid he had ever encountered, and he couldn't fathom its true nature.
"No wonder even the Saint of Medicine praised this elixir. It's truly extraordinary," he sighed.
In the end, he could only give up and put the elixir aside. "Well, I guess I'll take it now..." Lu Qing said, urging his master on.
"You're worried I'll hide it away and not use it, aren't you? Don't worry; I'm going into seclusion right now," the old doctor said with a laugh.
With that, he retired to his meditation room. Lu Qing, of course, stood guard outside to ensure his master wouldn't be disturbed. The humble cottage halfway up the mountain often received visitors seeking medical attention, but today was an exception, giving Lu Qing a much-needed break from his usual duties.
After half a day had passed, he heard the door to the meditation room open and turned to see his master emerge, a dazed look on his face.
(End of Chapter)
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