People in the Qin Dynasty sought good fortune and avoided misfortune.

Chapter 59, The Mo Family: Remember Xu Qing's kindness!
Upon seeing Han Shen's unexpected arrival, Xu Qing led him into her courtyard.

"Imperial Physician, please forgive my unauthorized visit," Han Shen said with a hint of apology.

"Nothing much. Commander Han Shen suddenly came to see me. Is there news about the Gu poison on the Grand Prince?" Xu Qing asked.

“That’s right. According to the investigation by my Mohist disciples, the curse that the Grand Master was afflicted with is called the Soul-Devouring Curse, which is one of the forbidden arts of the Yin-Yang School.”

"The poison is a kind of soul-devouring gu from Baiyue. This gu worm will stay above the dantian of the infected person, and enter the heart from the dantian along the meridians, eventually destroying the heart. This will cause the infected person to die in great pain."

"The Soul-Devouring Gu feeds on life force. Fortunately, the Imperial Physician has made your internal energy not only abundant but also extremely profound, which has helped the Grand Prince suppress the Gu poison and seal it in the Daheng acupoint, temporarily saving the Grand Prince from danger."

Han Shen looked at Xu Qing with gratitude in his eyes, feeling very fortunate that they had come to Xinzheng instead of returning to the Mo Family's Mechanical City.

Xu Qing was also somewhat surprised. He originally only wanted to help Six-Fingered Black Knight forcibly suppress the Gu poison, but he did not expect that by accident, the Gu poison would actually be relieved.

“This is also a case of good fortune for a great man. Now that you know about the Soul-Devouring Gu, you should also have a solution, right?” Xu Qing said.

Han Shen looked ashamed and somewhat embarrassed as he looked at Xu Qing.

"That's why I came to see the Imperial Physician this time. Although we found information about the Soul-Devouring Gu, we haven't found a solution."

"Commander Han Shen, I don't even know what the Soul-Devouring Gu is. Do you really think I have a solution?" Xu Qing said helplessly.

He suspected that the Mo family members really thought he was an omnipotent divine doctor, capable of finding a solution as long as he knew the name of the Gu poison.

"I understand that, of course." Han Shen looked conflicted, swallowing back the words he was about to say several times.

Seeing Han Shen's hesitation, Xu Qing looked puzzled and said...

"Commander Han Shen, please speak freely."

Han Shen glanced at Xu Qing, hesitated for a moment, and said...

“I know that the Imperial Physician has no way to deal with the Soul-Devouring Gu, but there is a place where it is available, and only the Imperial Physician has access to it.”

"Where?"

"The Han Royal Palace, the library. When the Han and Chu allied forces destroyed the Baiyue Kingdom, the Han army returned with a large amount of spoils of war, including a large collection of books from the Baiyue royal family."

"The Soul-Devouring Gu originated from Baiyue, and there are detailed records of it in the Baiyue royal family."

After Han Shen finished speaking, he lowered his head in shame. Xu Qing's ability to help the Six-Fingered Black Knight alleviate the effects of the Soul-Devouring Gu was enough to make the Mo family extremely grateful.

Finding a solution to the Gu poison should have been the Mo family's own business, but now they have to trouble their benefactor, Xu Qing.

The library in the Han King's palace is not a place for ordinary people; it belongs to the Han King's private collection. Even Xu Qing, as the Imperial Physician, cannot easily enter.

Since it concerns the safety of Six-Fingered Black Knight and the future of the Mo family, he has no choice but to trouble Xu Qing again.

"The royal library, indeed, is somewhat difficult to access." Xu Qing's face showed a hint of difficulty.

The library was an inaccessible place for others, but it was no different for him. He could simply gain entry by asking Hu Meiren or Chao Nu Yao for a reward.

Because of the value of classic texts, royal families of various countries attached great importance to the libraries within their palaces and would never allow outsiders to enter. However, King An of Han was different; he preferred rare and exotic treasures to the books in the library.

Therefore, as long as Hu Meiren or Chao Nu Yao put in a good word for him, it would be very easy for him to enter the library. The biggest problem for him was that there were too many books in the library, and it would take too much time for him to find the bamboo slip containing the Soul-Devouring Gu.

But it's not so simple for outsiders. The more troubled he appears, the greater the favor the Mo family will owe him, and the more the Mo family will be able to help him in the future.

Upon hearing Xu Qing's words, Han Shen felt even more ashamed, realizing that this matter was extremely difficult.

"Imperial Physician, please don't take my words to heart. This matter should have been a matter for the Mo family itself. Please forgive me for disturbing you today."

Han Shen was about to get up and leave when Xu Qing called him back.

“While it’s difficult for ordinary people to enter the library, it doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Ju Zi is my patient, and now that we have a way to cure the Gu poison, I naturally have to take full responsibility,” Xu Qing said.

Han Shen looked at Xu Qing with disbelief, then his face filled with excitement and gratitude, before turning to worry. "Imperial Physician, the Royal Library is a highly secure place. How could you enter so easily? Please don't force yourself, because you've been implicated in the affairs of my Mo family," Han Shen said.

He was genuinely worried that Xu Qing might risk sneaking into the library to save Six-Fingered Black Knight, or offend Han Wang'an.

The Mohists valued righteousness, especially loyalty and affection. Xu Qing had been kind to them, and if they were to be punished because of him, the only way they could atone for it was with their lives.

"Don't worry about me, I have a reliable way, it just might take some effort."

Xu Qing pressed Han Shen back into his seat. The Mo family was his way out. The greater the favor he did for the Mo family, the more grateful they would be to him. When he really needed the Mo family to save him, they would do everything in their power.

In order for the Mohist school to become his refuge in the future, allowing him to safely hide in the state of Han before being destroyed by the Qin state, he must also save the Six-Fingered Black Knight.

After all, there was still an ambitious figure within the Mohist school who could overthrow it at any time—Prince Ji Dan of Yan.

If Six-Fingered Black Knight dies prematurely due to the Soul-Eating Gu, and Ji Dan, that ambitious man, becomes the Grand Master of the Mo Clan ahead of time, then not only will he be unable to hide within the Mo Clan, but he might also be schemed against by Ji Dan and dragged into even greater trouble.

Moreover, he also has something that the Mo family needs to do. He didn't have the chance to say it before, but now he can bring it up naturally. In addition, he can make the Mo family owe him a favor. This deal is not a loss.

The more casually Xu Qing spoke, the more guilty Han Shen felt. So he stood up again and bowed solemnly to Xu Qing.

"Imperial Physician, we will never forget your kindness to the Mo family. If you ever need anything in the future, we will do everything in our power to help you!" Han Shen said solemnly.

"Treating the sick and saving lives is the duty of a doctor. Commander Han Shen is too kind."

Xu Qing helped him up. The more indifferent he seemed, the more the Mo family would value this favor.

Looking at the kind and selfless Xu Qing, Han Shen felt even more grateful for Xu Qing's kindness.

"Imperial Physician, I'm really sorry to trouble you so much today. Is there anything you need? Please let my Mo family do it for you," Han Shen asked sincerely.

Xu Qing's kindness to the Mo family was too great, and the Mo family had to express their gratitude. Whatever Xu Qing needed, the Mo family would do everything in their power to get it for him.

Looking at Han Shen's sincere face, Xu Qing pondered for a moment and then said...

"In that case, I wonder if Commander Han Shen could have a disciple of the Mohist school forge a fine sword for me?"

He is about to begin practicing the Eight Swords of Noble Void, and will need a suitable sword to fight his enemies in the future.

"Ok?"

Han Shen looked at Xu Qing in surprise. The Mo family was skilled in forging, and forging a good sword was too easy for them.

Han Shen thought that Xu Qing had made the offer to make him feel better.

"Physician, please rest assured. Our Mo family may not have much else, but we certainly do not lack top-notch swordsmiths."

"I will return to the Grand Master shortly and tell him your request. He will then inform the Grand Master of another leader of the Mohist school, Master Xu, and have him personally forge a renowned sword for you," Han Shen said.

"How can that be?" Xu Qing said, declining verbally, but inwardly she was overjoyed.

Master Xu is a master swordsmith known as the "Sword Master". The Water Cold Sword he forged ranks seventh in Feng Hu Zi's Sword Manual. With such a master swordsmith forging a sword for you, it will at least be a precious sword.

"Imperial Physician, please do not refuse. Considering the kindness you have shown to the Mo family, this is only a small matter."

Xu Qing had no choice but to accept it.

After exchanging a few more words, Xu Qing saw Han Shen off.

Watching Han Shen's departing figure, Xu Qing felt very happy.

"No wonder Situ Wanli values ​​his medical skills and reputation so much. It's so easy for a divine doctor to gain connections and favors. Once his medical skills are perfected, he might be able to build his own network of relationships."

Xu Qing sighed inwardly. This time, he only needed to exert a little effort to gain the favor of the Mo family and a precious sword. This deal was really worthwhile.

(End of this chapter)