Mang Shusheng's Ink Painting Practice

Chapter 78 Two Methods and One Technique

Everyone rushed through the swamp carrying the seriously injured Zhao Guhe.

This time, Hong Shu is leading the way, which is much more reliable than Zhao Yehe.

Anyway, in this swamp they quickly shook off the people who were following them and successfully hid themselves.

But successfully shaking off the pursuer was only the first step. They now had to remove the grappling hook from Zhao Guhe, otherwise he might not be able to withstand the bumps on the road.

They stopped and began to look for dry firewood to make a fire, and then laid the unconscious Zhao Guhe flat on the ground.

In order to cover up the light of the bonfire, Zhao Yifu used the secret technique of Mirage to cover the surroundings, which made even some animals and ghosts avoid this area as much as possible.

"I'll take the hook. Yehe, you hold him down. Junxin, you act according to the situation."

As she spoke, Hong Shu began to carefully pull the iron hook out of Zhao Guhe's shoulder, trying her best not to damage the wound any further.

To be honest, the hook was almost growing together with Zhao Guhe's shoulder, but the previous struggle had loosened it, which was a good thing.

When the pair of hooks were removed from Zhao Guhe's shoulders, two bloody holes were left on his shoulders, and one could even see the situation on the other side.

Even Hong Shu felt very solemn after such a serious injury.

"We have to clean his wound, otherwise the rotten flesh will stay and his wound will not heal."

Without saying a word, Zhao Yifu immediately placed his hands on his second uncle's shoulders and used his Eight Water Styles to control the free water in the air to wash it.

At the same time, his control was so exquisite that he could flush out all the rotten flesh at the same time.

After cleaning like this, Zhao Guhe finally woke up... and it hurt.

He didn't cry out in pain, but said weakly, "How much of my martial arts skills can I still retain?"

Hong Shu said awkwardly: "It's good enough that I can save my life..."

Zhao Yifu said, "Go back to Moyang City, I'll find a way."

Hong Shu's heart moved and he asked, "Can your sect save Gu He?"

Zhao Yifu said, "I don't know if it's possible, but there must be a way. We have to try."

Zhao Yehe was more confident. He said, "Then let's go back to the courtyard in Moyang City. Man Yatou is there too, so you and your daughter can be reunited."

Zhao Guhe said: "Xiangyu? No, don't tell Xiangyu about my current situation."

He was a little excited.

Hong Shu had taken out a needle box, took out golden needles from it and stabbed Zhao Guhe repeatedly into his body, causing him to fall into a coma again.

"He's not in a good condition to get too emotional right now."

Zhao Yifu saw her doing this, thought for a moment, and sealed Zhao Guhe's wound with frost energy again, saying: "Let me ask the master first if there is a cure."

Hong Shu said, "Now?"

Zhao Yifu nodded: "Wait a moment."

As he spoke, he took out paper and ink from his pocket, then crushed the ink block with his fingers and quickly ground it into ink.

Then, like a doodle, the paper was already filled with words.

Hong Shu took a quick glance and was speechless when she saw the first few words: "Master! Help!"

Looking at Zhao Yifu's unrestrained expression, it seems as if he is writing a magnificent article, but who knows that he is actually writing the most humble words in the most casual manner.

It's quite difficult, kid.

A letter was written in one go.

Then the piece of letter paper folded itself into a paper crane and disappeared into the horizon.

According to his estimation, the folded paper flying letter would arrive at Liang Zhongzhi's desk in about two quarters of an hour.

The speed is not very fast, it is just a simple communication spell, and its advantage is convenience.

He said, "Now I just have to wait for news from my master."

Hong Shu hesitated for a moment, then said, "Perhaps this may be offensive, but would the Master be willing to save Gu He?"

Zhao Yifu smiled and said, "Sister Hong, my master will at least find a way to help me. He has never disappointed me in this regard."

Hong Shu felt a little confused by his confidence in Liang Zhongzhi. After all, in the eyes of ordinary people, being a disciple is a very serious matter. It is understandable that Zhao Yifu's disciples are unwilling to help.

At this time, Zhao Yifu said, "Let's think about how to treat Second Uncle first. His injuries are not just external, the damage to his internal organs is also a big problem."

Hong Shu nodded and said, "You're right. Now is a good time for me to do a comprehensive diagnosis on Gu He."

As she spoke, she began to get busy.

He even undressed Zhao Guhe and gave him a full body check, without any intention of avoiding suspicion.

Only after seeing this did Zhao Yifu truly understand what the red bundle meant to his father and his three brothers.

It's more than just white moonlight, it's also like the feeling of 'an elder sister is like a mother'.

After a while, Hong Shu said, "Fortunately, you have a magic pill that has kept Gu He alive. This at least gives me time to calmly rescue him."

"But I need some medicinal herbs. I don't have time to go and collect them myself. It's more convenient to go back to Moyang City now."

When Zhao Yifu heard this, he thought of something and took out a bag from his pocket and said, "Sister Hong, can you see if there are any herbs here that can be used?"

Zhao Yehe looked at the small pocket and said in surprise: "Isn't that..."

He didn't say anything else, and there was no need to say that.

Hongshu had already taken the bag and opened it, and saw that it was full of herbs such as safflower and fruits.

Because it has no branches or leaves, it does not take up much space.

She said speechlessly: "Who picked these herbs? What a waste, isn't it?"

But after she muttered to herself and began to check, her face changed and she said, "Impossible! This red flower is a 'Chaolu Flower' and the fruit is a 'Wuwu Fruit'!"

Zhao Yifu asked, "Are they all rare treasures?"

The reason why he picked up the bag was that he discovered through his spiritual vision that everything in the bag had a strong spiritual light.

Hong Shu said, "Morning dew flower is hard to find, so there are very few prescriptions using it as medicine. But the few prescriptions that do exist are all based on it as a main ingredient for strengthening the body and replenishing the vital energy."

"As for this 'Wu Wu Guo', I've only read about it in a book written by my ancestor. Legend has it that it's an excellent medicinal ingredient that can enhance the quality of medicines. I don't know if it's true or not."

After listening to this, Zhao Yi Fu pondered and felt that Hong Shu was just a mortal doctor after all and didn't know these spiritual materials from the cultivation world.

Seeing that there was still time, he asked, "Sister Hong, you went to see my father. What did he say?"

Zhao Yehe also became serious.

Now that Zhao Guhe's condition is stable, he naturally has to pay attention to the affairs of Shenhe Villa.

Hong Shu said, "I have told your father all the information and speculations you have obtained. I can now understand his thoughts a little better."

"He certainly has the desire to avoid disaster, but if he has no way out, he simply cannot give up the three-generation legacy of Shenhe Villa."

Zhao Yifu nodded and said, "That's perfect. My mentor, Lord Haoran, will soon be called upon to suppress bandits. This will necessitate the building of a new army, which could be a way out for Shenhe Villa." Hong Shu was in no rush to express her opinion upon hearing this. Instead, she asked, "Is promotion guaranteed? If it's just a scam to get money and food..."

Zhao Yifu said, "Master, when he wrote the petition to suppress the bandits, it was actually to help my junior sister realize her ambition... Well, Sister Xiangyu is now with Miss Zhou, teaching her martial arts."

Hong Shu was delighted when she heard this. She said, "I didn't expect that Zhou Xuezheng, who is so famous, would have such an eccentric daughter."

"But this puts my mind at ease. After all, for Miss Zhou, Lord Zhou needs allies and help right now."

Zhao Yifu hummed and said, "This is the fastest way in the near future. In fact, if my family trusts me, once I pass the imperial examination..."

He didn't say anything else, but Hong Shu understood immediately.

Once Zhao Yifu passed the imperial examination, the Shenhe Villa, which had been run for three generations, could be rebuilt almost overnight.

Three generations of hard work are not as good as one day of imperial examination. This is the status quo of scholars in this world.

Hong Shu had nothing to say. She didn't even realize there was such a way out.

She simply asked, "Are you sure?"

Zhao Yifu said, "If it's this special exam, I'm confident."

"But if I fail the Enke exam this time, it will be quite troublesome."

This is the truth.

Judging from all aspects, he believed that the exam questions for this Enke exam would definitely be simpler, or the admission standards would definitely be lower.

Upon hearing this, Hong Shu said solemnly, "In that case, the future burden of Shenhe Villa will fall on your shoulders."

Zhao Yifu didn't feel much pressure because he was not interested in this.

So he said, "That's impossible. After I pass the imperial examination, I will probably have to work for the court. I probably won't have time to stay in my hometown..."

Hong Shu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's right. At least there's the matter with Lord Zhou to back it up. I'll discuss this with your father as soon as possible, but Lord Zhou also needs to see the actual results as soon as possible."

Zhao Yifu nodded.

In fact, there is another way he didn't mention, which is that perhaps Shenhe Villa can be developed into an external service force of Danqingmen. In this way, Shenhe Villa can also use the unfathomable secular power of Danqingmen.

However, he did not bring it up in the end, because that would mean that Shenhe Villa had officially intervened in the dispute among the practitioners.

There may be gains beyond imagination, but if something goes wrong it will be a disaster.

Zhao Yifu felt that since it was a matter concerning the family, it would be better to play it safe.

You can work hard on your own affairs, but for your family, you must put its survival first and then seek development.

Just after they chatted for a while, Zhao Yifu suddenly felt something and looked up at the horizon. He saw an ink-and-wash crane coming from the north and appearing before him in an instant.

Zhao Yehe and Hong Shu both showed surprise, and their eyes were filled with amazement.

Nonsense, this ink-and-wash crane was created by the calligraphy and painting master Liang Zhongzhi. It represents a peak in the art of ink-and-wash painting and naturally has its own unique charm and beauty.

The ink-and-wash crane gracefully landed in front of Zhao Yifu. Its beak pecked lightly at Zhao Yifu, and a line of words appeared:

[If you trust me, my disciple. I know you are troubled, so I have found two elixir recipes and a small technique. They should be of help.]

When Zhao Yifu saw this calligraphy, he immediately bowed deeply to the ink-and-wash crane and said, "Thank you, Master, for your help. I am deeply grateful."

And as if the key words were triggered, the ink-and-wash crane's beak pecked at the air in front of him again, and more words appeared.

[There was a technique called 'Ren Shui Po Xie Technique', which aimed to eliminate pathogenic factors with pure Yang water...]

[There is also a remedy for strengthening bones and muscles called 'Cuizhen Longgu Dan'...]

[There is a recipe for replenishing Qi and restoring the Yuan Qi to nourish the internal organs, called 'Chaoyuan Yiqi Pills'...]

Liang Zhongzhi gave three helpful ways in one breath: Renshui Poxie Shu, Cuizhen Longgu Dan, and Chaoyuan Yiqi Wan.

Zhao Yifu quickly wrote down the "Renshui Poxie Technique" and then copied down the two elixir recipes using the ink-splashing technique.

He even specifically asked, "Master, can I ask someone else for these two pill recipes?"

The ink-and-wash crane's beak pointed again: "The elixir formula was obtained by my master during his early travels. I've passed it on to you, and it's yours. However, the 'Ren Water Breaking Evil Technique' is recorded in the Dharma Grotto and must not be passed on to others."

Zhao Yifu immediately bowed again and said, "Thank you, Master. I understand."

It seems that Liang Zhongzhi knew that Zhao Yifu couldn't figure out the recipe by himself, so he deliberately chose one that could be passed on to others.

But even so, this recipe can be regarded as Liang Zhongzhi's own inheritance. The fact that he allowed Zhao Yifu to pass it on to others already reflects his favor towards him.

Hong Shu silently stood up and stood beside Zhao Yifu. She knelt respectfully and bowed to Mo He, saying, "On behalf of the Zhao family, I would like to thank you for your care. If you have any errands from now on, I will not refuse."

Mo He nodded slowly, then turned into ink spots and scattered in the swamp beside him.

Zhao Yifu looked at it with great envy. It was obviously he who first invented the "Flying Ink Book Transmission", but due to the limitation of his cultivation level, he couldn't use it at such a long distance.

But it seems that Master Liang Zhongzhi seems to like this "Flying Ink Letter" very much?
Hong Shu watched the black cranes disperse. She said with emotion, "Little Erzi, you are a blessed person. You have met such a good master to teach you how to practice, and a good teacher like Lord Zhou to guide you. You will definitely be the most promising person in the Zhao family in the future."

Zhao Yifu didn't respond, but handed over two copies of the recipes and said, "Sister Hong, do you think there's a way to refine these two elixirs?"

With professionals around, he was too lazy to think about it.

Hong Shu immediately took the recipe and began to study it.

I soon entered a state of ecstasy.

Zhao Yifu also began to ponder the "Renshui Poxie Technique", and then he subtly discovered that this so-called "Renshui Poxie" was nothing more than wound cleaning.

What this spell does is prevent the wound from getting infected.

At most, it has some auxiliary recovery effect.

Well, it’s actually the effect of alcohol.

Once Zhao Yifu understood the principles behind this magic, the mystery of the spell disappeared and the difficulty of learning it was naturally reduced a lot.

Because he knew what effect this spell was intended to achieve.

Perhaps just as Liang Zhongzhi evaluated him, he indeed had a high talent for practicing magic.

After practicing for a few times, he discovered the close connection between this spell and the 'Renshui Eight Styles' and quickly mastered it.

There was nothing to say, so he immediately performed another cleansing on Zhao Guhe's wound, which had already been roughly bandaged.

I felt relieved only after making sure that the wound would not cause infection.

Even the bandage cloth cannot be used casually, it must be washed with this Ren water before use.

At this moment, Hong Shu suddenly woke up. She said, "Although there are still some things I don't understand... but I think with these two recipes, the second child can really be saved this time!"

Zhao Yehe cheered up and said, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's go back to Moyang City quickly and get some medicine and make pills for my second brother!"

Everyone is on the road again.

After this rest, they did not stay any longer and returned directly overnight.

(End of this chapter)