no paper or pen here."No, use this instead!" Even Zong Chuan didn't have any use for it, but there was a substitute."What is this Charcoal Can this work" The lady大小姐 was looking at Daoxuan with some p...Chapter 251 Reward 1
After the carefree period, Ah Li's Lion Power was not simple. It wasn't impossible for her to become a lion king if she were willing to put in effort, and it was clear that she would be willing.
Ah Li's Lion Power had actually begun to evolve because Xianyao modified the methods of practicing Lion Power to make them more suitable for Ah Li’s lion bloodline.
However, this wasn't something Xianyao deliberately did for Ah Li. He simply tried improving the practice method after learning about Lion Power, and he couldn’t be 100% sure that it would work. In reality, Ah Li was a test subject, but not everyone could have been one.
If people knew they had the chance to become this test subject and were aware of Ah Li's achievements afterwards, everyone in Lion Kingdom would likely want to be that test subject. Those who once got the opportunity regretted it when they found out later.
As for Xianyao, he wasn’t without gain either. He learned how to use Lion Power even without a lion bloodline, and his method wouldn't be weaker than those with a bloodline of Lion Power.
However, it seemed like only Xianyao could do this, so such methods couldn't be passed on to anyone else. Therefore, he didn’t tell Guxing about them.
Despite that, he was able to share his insights with Guxing and gave him the techniques he created due to Lion Power during this period. This technique utilized immense power and could work wonders in many situations.
Xianyao also created a set of boxing moves for Ah Li, one that maximized her Lion Power's potential. Such boxing moves made Ah Li’s combat style seem violent, but the strength was undeniable!!
Chapter 8: Reward
Day by day passed, and eventually, Xianyao had to leave because he already obtained what he needed. For this, Ah Li understood; she knew there would be a day when they’d part ways as no gathering can last forever.
Xianyao should have left earlier, but because he wanted to see how Ah Li was doing, his test subject, he stayed longer.
Because of this, before Xianyao left, Ah Li easily reached the rank of General. In less than three months from basic training, she reached that level, a speed no one could believe.
This made Xianyao realize how hardworking and talented Ah Li was; with his help and her effort, such results were possible. This wasn’t ordinary effort either but something only the most exceptional could achieve.
Only by putting in extraordinary effort can one achieve extraordinary things—this is a timeless truth no one can obtain without labor even if luck helps them.
The parting meant nothing to Xianyao, but it mattered much to Ah Li. However, she didn’t say much and only asked him one question at the end!
"If I become a lion king, what reward would you give" Ah Li looked at Xianyao with an expectant gaze.
"Reward You already have an entire Lion Kingdom; what else do you need!" Xianyao laughed. Becoming the lion king meant becoming queen of the kingdom and owning it all.
"I want it!" Ah Li looked at Xianyao with firm determination.
"Alright, if you wish for a reward, I’ll give you one: a chance to see me... hahaha..." Xianyao said with a smile and left. He wouldn’t give her any actual rewards.
As for this 'reward', it was the fact that she could meet him at all; if not, then the reward would be given once they did meet...
"..." Ah Li fell silent; she realized Xianyao only helped and treated her as a research subject. Her cultivation assistance and cure were just compensation for his work, not because he cared about her.
To him, their separation meant going their separate ways, whether they’d meet again would be up to fate, and he wouldn’t seek her out proactively—ever!!
Perhaps this farewell was goodbye forever...
No, I don't want a permanent farewell; I will train hard to become the lion king so that I can see him once more, even just for a moment!!
Xianyao didn’t know that his non-reward 'reward' gave Ah Li a belief to hold on to in her future days. No matter what difficulties she faced, she would persist without giving up!!
Seven days later, Xianyun arrived at a small city and found it bustling with activity. It seemed there was some major event happening nearby, though he didn’t pay much attention to what exactly was going on because he was exhausted from his journey. He went straight to the Jianghu Inn for rest.
During his travels, he had spent a lot of True Qi treating a group of farmers suffering from an odd illness. These farmers just happened to cross his path, and driven by the belief that saving one life is better than building seven levels of a pagoda, Xianyun decided to help them.
It was said that this strange disease wasn't limited to these farmers; there were others who had contracted it too but weren’t in this city. They came here seeking medical treatment and pleaded with Xianyun to treat more patients, but he refused.
"I helped you because we have a karmic connection. If other people cross my path by chance, I’ll help them as well, but there’s no way I’m going along with you all."
That was what Xianyun said at the time. Then those farmers seemed to understand that if they brought others before him, he would treat them because of this karmic connection.
Although Xianyun didn’t go and heal anyone, he did prescribe a remedy for these farmers to take according to his prescription. Following it should naturally improve their condition, albeit at a slower pace.
However, the farmers were not assured because Xianyun had healed them without using any medicine. They feared that this prescription might not cure everyone’s illness back in their village with 100% certainty. Thus, they believed it best for Xianyun himself to treat those patients, especially since he hadn’t flatly refused them.
So the farmers split into two groups: one went back to inform others while another stayed behind following Xianyun out of fear that he would disappear and leave the sick unable to find anyone else for help.
The farmers also checked into the Jianghu Inn with him. Originally, they planned on staying here because it was cheap; now there was no doubt about it, as they wouldn’t have to sleep outside.
Sleeping rough wasn't due to lack of money for accommodation but rather their desire to save costs by doing so. Moreover, they had economized before for medical expenses, yet the medicine cost issue seemed resolved since Xianyun hadn’t charged them anything. Of course, they would still pay him back within their means.
Xianyun didn’t mind these farmers following him around nor did he stop or allow it; he simply let them watch over him like this, sometimes even sharing meals with them because there was no seating space elsewhere. He remained silent about such instances.
This made the farmers realize that their deity-like doctor didn't object to their presence and thus tacitly agreed with their approach—just bring people before him, and they would be treated.
However, what they hadn’t anticipated was a peculiar turn of events for them but perhaps not so favorable for Xianyun.
After getting a good night's sleep, Xianyun regained his vitality. Indeed, he himself said that all the fatigue from yesterday had vanished.
No matter how exhausted or injured he was, as long as he could get some rest, he would basically recover. Of course, while sleeping, his True Qi circulated naturally, aiding in recovery rather than sleep alone.
This was a characteristic of Shen Nong Scripture—extremely powerful recuperative abilities that allowed him to recover as long as he didn’t die!
“Who are you people”
After brushing his teeth and washing up, Xianyun prepared to go out for breakfast when he opened the door to find a group of people in front of him. Among them were some farmers who had followed him, while others were unfamiliar faces.
Xianyun knew these farmers would bring more people seeking medical treatment but didn’t think these new arrivals were there for that purpose since their appearance was normal and couldn’t be the same illness as what the farmers had.
Moreover, these individuals did not appear to be farmers; their attire, though simple, wasn’t shabby. It seemed uniform-like, perhaps from a certain sect or organization.
If they were from a martial arts sect, why seek him out Could it be the Qinglong Association’s people That didn't seem likely as these individuals lacked any signs of revenge and did not match that group's demeanor.
Furthermore, if the Qinglong Association’s men had been involved, they wouldn’t have waited peacefully but would’ve attacked immediately. Thus, Xianyun was certain these were neither those people nor the farmers; it was strange why they approached him in conjunction with the farmers.
Xianyun didn't need to ponder this further since someone present would clarify matters for him.
“May I ask if you’re the doctor who healed their illness” A young man leading the group looked at Xianyun questioningly, seemingly skeptical.
"I wouldn’t dare call myself a godlike physician; I'm merely a humble doctor," Xianyun shook his head and said. The title of doctor suited him well enough, so he didn't belittle himself.mean that they shouldn't be the ones to save. With this thought in mind, Ning Zhiyuan felt that there might still be hope.He believed that, if left tothe old monk for salvation, the result would defin...