Chapter 229 - 89: Useless? Not Useless; Monster? Truly Monsterous

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"You’re practically robbing people, utterly shameless, even coveting others’ lifesaving money," the beggar trembled with rage, snorting as he shook off Yue Jinghua’s grip with a slap, his palm slicing through the air like a swimming dragon, and struck towards Yue Jinghua’s chest. As he swung his palm, three residual shadows appeared alongside, indicating he had already mastered the Palm Image technique. "I, Yue, never take others’ money lightly. As a Pill Master attending a medical examination, receiving the fee is only fair and square," Yue Jinghua spoke carefree with a smile as she stepped out the Small Cloud Trace Steps, perfectly dodging the man’s assault. "Diagnosis fee? Are you saying you’re also a Pill Master? No, that can’t be. I’ve heard there’s only one Pill Master in Polo City named Lady Yao," the youth expressed his doubts. "Such an antiquated individual cannot compare to an up-and-coming genius Pill Master like myself. Surely you’ve seen the Alchemy Gourd from Danlu," Yue Jingfeng patted the jade-white, flawless jade gourd hanging on her waist. She spoke loudly, her voice carrying far, and while speaking, she sneakily glanced in the direction of Qianbin Building. "It really is an Alchemy Gourd," the skepticism in the young man vanished instantly, "Hey, why didn’t you say you were a Pill Master right away? Keeping quiet like that, how was anyone to know your background? Also, return those five or six hundred copper coins; they were hard-earned by yours truly." Even begging money could be described as "hard-earned"—this person was indeed remarkable. Yue Jinghua paid him no heed and went to check on the injured child. "Stop right there, who gave you permission to conduct an examination on your own," from the restaurant came a group of people, led by a young man about twenty, dressed elegantly. The young man had a pale face, with eyes that had the whites showing on three sides, a narrow forehead, and a protruding chin, followed by several local profligate sons of influential families. Upon seeing Yue Jinghua, those people teased in a scornful tone: "Oh, isn’t this Yue Jinghua? A half-baked Pill Master daring to step ahead of Alchemist Chen in saving a life, such shamelessness. Do you know who this is? This is the famous Alchemist Chen Jiangyin. Even Second Young Master Lie from the Lie Family Mansion would have to step aside respectfully upon seeing him." Chen Jiangyin, having heard about Feng Wanwan’s matters, Yue Jinghua was aware that the record held by Feng Wanwan for the assessment of high-level alchemists was broken by a young Pill Master named Chen Jiangyin. A Pill Master of Feng Wanwan’s fame returning to Polo City, could it be that his arrival had something to do with the Imperial Alchemist’s assessment? At this thought, Yue Jinghua couldn’t help but look up at the sun. Noon had passed, and she was running late for the Imperial Alchemist’s assessment. "Make way, let me have a look," Chen Jiangyin frowned and walked over to the boy, examining his tongue and eyes. After a moment of thought, he said, "The poison from the Wood-striped Snake has gone deep. Using elixir pills is utterly useless for detoxification. The only solution now is to amputate his legs to save his life." On hearing that the child’s legs were to be amputated, the woman collapsed to the ground and burst into tears, while Yue Jinghua frowned and twisted her fingers together. Chen Jiangyin instructed his subordinates to bring a sword over, and just as the blade was about to fall— "Hold on," a stern voice rang out, as a hand grabbed Chen Jiangyin’s sword. "May I ask Alchemist Chen, what is written in the Alchemy Scripture Article 2723?" Yue Jinghua didn’t get angry but asked calmly as if earnestly seeking guidance. "Alchemy Scripture Article two thousand... Move aside, who allowed you to obstruct a Pill Master at work," Chen Jiangyin’s face flushed with annoyance as he made to push Yue Jinghua aside. However, not only did he fail to push Yue Jinghua away, but he also felt a surge of Dark Force coming at him, causing his legs to go weak. "It appears Alchemist Chen is a man of importance who easily forgets; Article 2723 of the Alchemy Scripture states that for low-level poisonous beasts of the Five Elements Attribute, no matter the type of poison, they can be treated using Dragon Saliva Cave Formation," Yue Jinghua reminded with a slight smile as if offering friendly advice. "Oh, it seems this Pill Master has forgotten. Rule 2723 does indeed state that, but using the incredibly precious Dragon Saliva Cave Formation on this child is a sheer waste of heavenly treasures," Chen Jiangyin tried to justify himself further. "You are not Chen Jiangyin at all," Yue Jinghua’s smile froze instantly on her face as she stared at the man claiming to be "Chen Jiangyin," "The Alchemy Scripture doesn’t have a Rule 2723. The function of Dragon Saliva Cave Formation is recorded in the third line of the tenth volume of the Alchemy Scripture." Seeing his lie exposed, the impostor grew angry out of embarrassment. "How dare you, I am Chen Jiangyin, what I say goes. You impostor Pill Master, not knowing whether you’re alive or dead," the young Pill Master, infuriated, swung his bone sword at Yue Jinghua with a whooshing sound. "Unrepentant, almost ruining this child’s entire life," Yue Jinghua’s eyes turned chillingly cold, and her pupils locked onto the young Pill Master. This young Pill Master who dared to bluff and deceive in Poluo City and had some rudimentary knowledge of Alchemy Technique, recognizing the toxicity of a Wood-striped Snake, must have some connection to Danlu. Recently, Yue Jinghua was too preoccupied to bother with such trivial affairs. Just now, seeing him provoked by the crowd and taking action, Yue Jinghua was about to retreat when, without understanding the situation, he was going to chop off the child’s leg. Such a malicious Pill Master is better off eliminated, lest he harms others’ lives. A faint glow emitted from the Nanhuang Ring on her hand, and the intense Spiritual Dark Skill "Divine Stab" was secretly unleashed. After obtaining the Nanhuang Ring, the speed of using Dark Techniques has significantly improved; Yue Jinghua felt elated internally, though her expression remained stern. The young Pill Master felt as if his forehead was being clamped between two boards, as if millions of tiny insects were biting inside his brain, and he screamed in pain. Rolling on the ground, crying and howling, he was in agony. "Yue Jinghua, how dare you do this to Alchemist Chen Jiangyin. If Danlu discovers this, they will never let you off," those few who accompanied the spoiled young masters were stunned to see Alchemist Chen behaving like someone with epilepsy, shouting and rolling around. "No, wait, this girl has a Jade Gourd at her waist. I’ve heard that every Pill Master of Danlu has a Jade Gourd. She must be a Pill Master from Danlu," the busybody young beggar from earlier had sharp eyes and spotted the Jade Gourd on Yue Jinghua’s waist at a glance. "Miss, no, Pill Master, you said earlier you have a way to save my child, I beg you to save him. As long as his leg can be saved, I am willing to serve you for a lifetime, even in the next life," the face of that woman, which had already been ashen, was once again filled with hope. The death of her husband left her with only this one son. If the child were to become disabled, she would not want to live any longer. "Please save him, look at how pitiful this mother and son are," "That’s right, the child almost got ruined by that impostor," The bystanders were all talking at once, and the two beggars watched Yue Jinghua’s reaction from the side. The young beggar with two dimples at the corner of his mouth curled his lips. He detested that impostor Pill Master, but the actions of this Miss Yue showed that she was no pushover. Just by seeing how agile she was earlier and how calmly she snatched the begging bowl, it was clear. The beggar next to him looked stunned; Dragon Saliva Cave Formation was not a common commodity on the continent. It was questionable whether this young girl really had Dragon Saliva Cave Formation, and even if she did, treating the boy would require several drops. Even a single drop would leave the mother and son in debt for their entire lives. On the Canglong Continent, the strong are revered. The lives of ordinary civilians are not even considered as valuable as a low-level Dark Beast. Will she choose to save him or not?

Chapter 229 - 89: Useless? Not Useless; Monster? Truly Monsterous

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