Journey to the West: Cultivation Begins at Jindou Mountain

Chapter 445: Birds of a feather

The next morning, as the doors of Baohetang slowly opened, Niu Yi, Xiao Qing, and Xu Xian and his wife all smiled as they saw that the queue outside had noticeably thinned out.

The fact that fewer people are coming to seek medical treatment now shows that their free clinics have been very effective, and the poor no longer need to work while suffering from illness.

For the Three Emperors Ancestral Masters Association, Baohe Hall's actions were merely a means to win people's hearts. But how could these people have imagined that Xu Xian truly had a sincere heart and was opening this free clinic to treat the poor people of Suzhou?

However, in Niu Yi's view, it was normal that those people couldn't think of it. After all, the group of healers in the Ancestral Master Association were all birds of a feather, and naturally they would think that all crows in the world were black.

"Dr. Xu, I'll head to the Three Sovereigns Ancestral Master Association now. I'll leave today's free clinic to you."

Xu Xian quickly cupped his hands and said solemnly:
"Doctor Niu, what are you saying? It is Xu Xian who should thank you. However, since you have decided to travel alone, please be careful."

"Don't worry, Dr. Xu."

Niu Yi nodded, then bowed to Xiaoqing, who seemed a little uneasy, and Bai Suzhen, who had a gentle smile on her face, behind Xu Xian, before walking away.

"Wife, Xiaoqing, let's get ready to begin today's free clinic."

"Alright, my lord, don't worry~"

Bai Suzhen glanced at Xiaoqing beside her. The two sisters were of one mind, and Xiaoqing told her everything that the Daoist Guangyi had shown her.

Although Bai Suzhen was somewhat disappointed that Xiaoqing was still a bit rash in her actions, she was more amazed by the other person's abilities. If she wasn't mistaken, this person had probably revealed the karmic future of the elderly couple to Xiaoqing, rather than using some kind of illusion.
With such abilities, she would likely be considered a celestial being in the mortal realm. But why hadn't she heard of Daoist Guangyi before? And was her trip to Suzhou truly just to resolve this trivial matter of the Three Sovereigns Ancestors Association?
After leaving Baohetang, Niu Yi did not go directly to the Three Emperors Ancestral Master Association, but stood on the street looking at the somewhat gloomy sky.

In Niu Yi's perception, the moisture in the air was slowly rising, which was clearly a sign that it was going to rain.

A faint blue light flashed in Niu Yi's eyes, and the rising water vapor in the world seemed to freeze for a moment. The Water Path began to resonate with Niu Yi, and deep in his mind, in a meditation diagram that resembled five beads swirling together, one of the blue beads was radiating a dazzling light.

This meditation diagram is the Five Elements Spirit Pearl Meditation Diagram that Niu Yi is currently constructing. However, compared to the previous meditation diagrams, the Five Elements Spirit Pearl Meditation Diagram is significantly more difficult to construct.

Of course, once it can be built, its benefits are self-evident.

During this period, his cultivation has never been delayed. However, he has not yet encountered an enemy in this world that he can fight. Of course, it is best not to have such an enemy.

The most fundamental purpose of cultivating immortality is to achieve longevity. All external forces are meant to protect one's path, not to compete and fight.

Niu Yi had been standing on the street for a short while when suddenly a voice came from behind him.

"Excuse me, is this the legendary physician, Doctor Niu, from Yulin Hall in Linjiang City?"

Upon hearing the powerful voice behind him, the light in Niu Yi's eyes vanished, and he turned to look at the guards who were bowing to him.

"Yes, it's me."

"Dr. Niu, my master invites you to come with me to his home as a guest."

Niu Yi turned around and nodded slightly at the guard in front of him.

"Lead the way." The people he was waiting for had arrived, and it was time to resolve this minor Three Emperors Ancestral Masters Gathering.

The guard seemed somewhat surprised by the calmness of the person before him. He had come with the intention of 'kidnapping' this person, after all, how could an ordinary person not be suspicious in this situation?

However, in any case, since this person is willing to cooperate with him, that's naturally the best thing.

"Dr. Niu, this way please."

Niu Yi followed the guard all the way toward the center of Suzhou City, and soon they came to the Suzhou City Prefectural Government Office.

"Dr. Niu, we've arrived. Please stay close to me and don't lose me. Also, please don't tell anyone about what happened today."

Niu Yi nodded slightly, and then followed the guard into the government office, weaving through the courtyards until they finally stopped in front of a somewhat secluded house.

"My lord, Doctor Niu has arrived."

"Okay, you go down."

"Yes, my lord."

As an aged voice came from the house, the guard bowed and said yes, then turned and left. The door of the house creaked open, and a dignified old man in official robes opened the door with a smile, looking at Niu Yi with a grin.

"Doctor Niu, I am Chen Lun, the current prefect of Suzhou. I am afraid that my sudden invitation to you has startled you. However, I have a very important matter to discuss, which is why I have invited you here so urgently. Please forgive me."

Niu Yi shook his head slightly and said:
"I think the Prefect just wants to get rid of the Three Sovereigns Ancestral Masters Association, which is already rotten inside. That's why he invited me here today."

Upon hearing this, Chen Lun looked at Niu Yi opposite him with surprise, then frowned slightly, clearly wondering if someone in the manor had leaked the news.

After a moment, Chen Lun, still without a clear thought, glanced at the composed Doctor Niu before him and turned to say:
"Although I don't know how Dr. Niu found out about this, I would like to invite Dr. Niu inside for a chat. This is indeed something I would like to discuss with Dr. Niu."

Niu Yi walked into the room without hesitation. After all, he had been waiting for Chen Lun to react for some time. His purpose in coming to the prefectural government office was precisely for this moment.

It's best to handle worldly affairs with the help of the imperial court.

As Niu Yi entered, Chen Lun closed the door behind him. For a moment, only Niu Yi, Chen Lun, and the two experts who were secretly protecting Chen Lun were in the room.

Half an hour later, the closed door slowly opened.

During that half hour, no one knew what had happened. At this time, Chen Lun accompanied Niu Yi out of the government office, escorting him all the way to the gate. Then, he solemnly cupped his hands and said:

"I'm so sorry to trouble you with all this, Dr. Niu. I'll wait for your good news at the government office."

"Please rest assured, Your Excellency."

Niu Yi held the envelope in his hand, smiled and nodded, returned the greeting, and then strode towards the courtyard where the Three Emperors Ancestral Master Association was located.

(End of this chapter)