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 Miracle Doctor Chapter 741

“You little brat, how dare you abandon me and run off?”

Ye Wudi cursed furiously.

At that moment, Dragon Lady’s figure flashed past Ye Wudi, chasing after Ye Qiu.

Ye Wudi tried to intercept her, but Dragon Lady was too fast, and he couldn’t keep up.

Thus, a comical scene unfolded.

Ye Qiu was fleeing for his life in front, Dragon Lady was pursuing him from behind, and Ye Wudi was chasing Dragon Lady in turn.

After Ye Qiu used a lightning talisman, his speed became extraordinarily fast.

In three minutes, he had dashed several kilometres.

Looking back, he saw Dragon Lady was only three hundred metres away.

“Bloody hell, how is this woman so fast? She’s a freak.”

Ye Qiu was horrified, exerting every ounce of his strength, desperately sprinting forward.

He knew that if he could escape back to the Northern Territory, he’d be safe.

After all, the Northern Territory had an army of a million.

Even if Dragon Lady was the fourth-ranked master on the Divine List with formidable cultivation, she would be powerless against a million troops.

However, Ye Qiu’s plan was flawed.

Soon, Dragon Lady’s figure appeared behind him, only a dozen metres away.

“Kid, you actually thought you could escape from me? Too naive.”

Dragon Lady sneered, lightly tapping her foot on the ground. Her body soared into the air, instantly appearing in front of Ye Qiu.

She blocked his path.

Ye Qiu didn’t choose to confront Dragon Lady head-on. This woman’s skills were terrifying, and fighting her directly was suicide.

In a moment of desperation, Ye Qiu shifted his steps, his body darting like an arrow in another direction.

Though Ye Qiu was fast, Dragon Lady was faster.

Whoosh!

With a flicker, Dragon Lady blocked Ye Qiu again.

Ye Qiu changed direction repeatedly, over a dozen times, but he couldn’t break through her interception, only exhausting himself to the point of panting.

With no other choice, Ye Qiu stopped, saying glumly, “Dragon Lady, why do you keep chasing me?”

Dragon Lady replied coldly, “Because you killed my subordinates. I’m going to kill you to avenge them.”

Ye Qiu grew even angrier. “If you want revenge, go after Xiao Jiu!”

“Sure, I killed your subordinates, but if I hadn’t, they would’ve killed me. Can you blame me for that?”

“Are you targeting me because you think I’m an easy mark?”

Dragon Lady glanced at Ye Qiu with icy eyes. “Targeting you? You’re not even worthy.”

Damn, she’s looking down on me!

Ye Qiu was so furious his teeth itched. If it were anyone else, he’d rush over and fight without hesitation, but against Dragon Lady, he held back.

He had no choice; this woman’s skills were too formidable.

Dragon Lady said indifferently, “I can see you have a good relationship with Ye Wudi. For his sake, I won’t make things difficult for you. End your own life.”

What, that’s not making things difficult?

Ye Qiu snapped, “Dragon Lady, don’t push me.”

“If you insist on killing me, I’ll make sure you pay a heavy price, even if it costs me my life.”

Dragon Lady laughed disdainfully. “I’d like to see how you’ll make me pay a heavy price.”

At this point, there was no choice but to fight.

“Whoosh!”

Ye Qiu charged at Dragon Lady, throwing a punch.

Dragon Lady raised her hand, effortlessly blocking Ye Qiu’s fist, and mocked, “With this little strength, you think you can make me pay? You’re quite amusing.”

Before she finished speaking, a loud “Boom!” echoed.

Dragon Lady looked up to see five bolts of lightning striking down from the sky. Not only did she not dodge, but she soared upward, delivering five palm strikes at the lightning.

Instantly, the five bolts were deflected.

“This…”

Ye Qiu’s face was full of shock. He hadn’t expected his Five Thunder Spell to be so easily broken by Dragon Lady. He immediately unleashed the Six Meridians Divine Sword.

Swoosh!

A sword qi shot towards Dragon Lady.

She didn’t dodge, only slowly raising her right hand.

“She’s actually blocking the Six Meridians Divine Sword with her bare hand? She’s asking for trouble.” Just as Ye Qiu thought this, he saw the sword qi strike the back of Dragon Lady’s hand.

His pupils contracted sharply.

The back of Dragon Lady’s hand, hit by the sword qi, was completely unscathed.

“How is this possible? Has she cultivated something like the Buddhist Diamond Invulnerability technique?”

Ye Qiu was utterly shocked.

Dragon Lady caressed her white gloves, saying, “I forgot to tell you, these gloves are made of celestial silk. They’re impervious to fire and immune to sharp weapons.”

“Naturally, they’re not afraid of your sword qi.”

“Ye Qiu, you’ve delayed me long enough. If I don’t kill you now, Xiao Jiu and the others will really make it back to the Northern Territory.”

Dragon Lady’s figure moved like lightning. As her words fell, she was already upon him.

Slap!

Her palm, accompanied by a gust of wind and a powerful airflow, struck towards Ye Qiu’s chest with thunderous force.

This palm was simple and direct, without any flourish, yet it carried an unmatched power.

It was as fast as light.

Ye Qiu had no time to dodge and could only throw a punch in response.

Bang!

A loud explosion.

Like a kite with a broken string, Ye Qiu was sent flying, crashing to the ground with a “thud,” blood spurting from his mouth.

“Accept your fate. You’re no match for me.”

Dragon Lady stepped towards Ye Qiu, her eyes cold, devoid of any pity.

To Ye Qiu, such a gaze was an insult, but he was helpless. Dragon Lady was simply too strong.

Ye Qiu struggled to his feet and said, “Dragon Lady, if you dare kill me, Ye Wudi will never marry you in this lifetime.”

Dragon Lady laughed. “You abandoned Ye Wudi and fled alone. Someone like you isn’t fit to be his brother. If I kill you, Ye Wudi won’t blame me.”

“I’m not his brother,” Ye Qiu said. “Ye Wudi is my third uncle, by blood.”

Hm?

Dragon Lady paused. “Are you serious?”

“If you don’t believe me, you can ask Ye Wudi. He’s already here.” Ye Qiu pointed behind her.

Dragon Lady turned to look, but there was no sign of Ye Wudi. When she turned back, Ye Qiu had already dashed a hundred metres away.

“Hmph, you dared to trick me? You’re courting death!”

Dragon Lady was furious and quickly gave chase.

The two sped across the snowy ground in a rapid pursuit.

A few minutes later, Dragon Lady caught up to Ye Qiu, landing a palm on his back.

Slap!

Ye Qiu was sent flying over twenty metres, crashing to the ground, blood streaming from his mouth.

Large drops fell, staining the snow red.

“Am I really going to die at the hands of this tigress today?”

I’m not reconciled!

Ye Qiu’s mind raced, searching for a way to escape.

He knew that in this situation, defeating Dragon Lady to change his fate was unrealistic. The gap in their realms wasn’t something he could bridge in a short time. His only option was to flee.

Suddenly, a spark of inspiration flashed in Ye Qiu’s mind. His hands swiftly formed seals in front of him, and he muttered incantations under his breath.

“What, still trying to resist?” Dragon Lady sneered. “It’s useless. Just accept your death obediently!”

“You really think you can kill me?” Ye Qiu sneered back, then suddenly slammed his head into the ground.

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Dragon Lady saw Ye Qiu slam his head into the ground, thinking he was trying to kill himself, and a smile appeared in her eyes.

“Smart move. Suicide will at least leave you an intact corpse. Otherwise, when I kill you—”

Her words were cut short.

Suddenly, Dragon Lady saw Ye Qiu’s entire body burrow into the ground, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

What’s going on?

Dragon Lady stepped forward, instantly arriving at the spot where Ye Qiu had been.

The confusion in her eyes deepened.

How could a living person vanish from right under her nose?

What was happening?

Dragon Lady struck the ground with her palm.

Boom!

A deep pit appeared, but there was still no sign of Ye Qiu.

Strange, where did he go?

Dragon Lady was utterly perplexed.

At that moment, fifty metres away, Ye Qiu’s head popped out of the ground. Glancing back, he saw Dragon Lady still standing where he had disappeared, looking stunned.

A smug smile curled on Ye Qiu’s lips.

In that moment of desperation, he had comprehended the Earth Escape Technique from the Ye family ancestor’s legacy.

But soon, the smile on Ye Qiu’s face froze.

Because Dragon Lady had spotted him.

Her eyes locked onto Ye Qiu, and in an instant, she understood.

“No wonder you disappeared. So you know the Mysterious Gate Escape Technique.” With a tap of her foot, Dragon Lady swiftly closed in on Ye Qiu.

Damn, she found me that fast?

This woman is a freak!

Terrified, Ye Qiu hurriedly used the Earth Escape Technique again to keep fleeing.

Moments later, Ye Qiu’s head emerged from the ground, now two hundred metres away.

Looking back, he saw no sign of Dragon Lady.

He felt a bit smug.

“Dragon Lady, oh Dragon Lady, your cultivation may be higher than mine, but I have the Earth Escape Technique. What can you do to me?”

No sooner had Ye Qiu spoken than a voice sounded by his ear: “You think you can escape?”

Ye Qiu looked up in alarm, nearly jumping out of his skin.

Dragon Lady was standing right in front of him, less than a metre away.

How the hell did she find me?

Before Ye Qiu could process his shock, Dragon Lady’s palm came down. His head dove back into the earth, vanishing without a trace.

Whoosh!

At the same time, Dragon Lady’s figure flickered and was gone.

One minute later, Ye Qiu’s head popped out of the ground again, now three hundred metres away.

This was the limit of his Earth Escape Technique.

According to the Mysterious Gate Divination, gold, wood, water, fire, and earth could all be used for escape, and the higher one’s cultivation, the stronger the technique.

It was said that in ancient times, some Taoist masters with peerless cultivation could use the Earth Escape Technique to travel a thousand miles in a day.

Ye Qiu’s cultivation was too low, so his Earth Escape Technique was limited to a few hundred metres, and it consumed a tremendous amount of inner strength.

In just this short time, he had already used up a third of his inner strength.

If not for the innate qi circulating endlessly in his body, he might have burned through half by now.

Even so, Ye Qiu felt it was worth it.

Using the Earth Escape Technique allowed him to avoid fighting Dragon Lady while still escaping.

He really didn’t want to clash with her. Her skills were too terrifying, and every collision left him spitting blood.

In this situation, the Earth Escape Technique was the wisest choice.

No sooner had Ye Qiu’s head emerged from the ground than he felt a killing intent lock onto him.

Before he could figure out where it came from, someone grabbed him by the back of his neck and yanked him out of the earth.

Turning around, Ye Qiu met Dragon Lady’s icy eyes, his soul nearly fleeing in terror.

He had no time to wonder how she’d found him. Raising his hand, he fired a sword qi behind him.

Dragon Lady swatted the sword qi away with one hand while tightening her grip on Ye Qiu’s neck with the other.

Crack—

A sharp pain shot through Ye Qiu’s neck, and his body went limp.

Fearing Dragon Lady would kill him on the spot, he hurriedly said, “Wait, I have something to say.”

“I’ve no patience for your nonsense,” Dragon Lady replied, her killing intent growing stronger.

Ye Qiu asked, “Can you at least let me die knowing how you found me?”

Dragon Lady scoffed, “Just a petty trick. In the face of absolute strength, it’s nothing.”

Ye Qiu pressed, “Can you be clearer?”

“Still trying to stall?” Dragon Lady saw through his intentions and sneered. “Go die!”

Slap!

Her palm aimed for Ye Qiu’s crown.

Ye Qiu wasn’t about to sit and wait for death. If he didn’t use his ultimate move now, he’d truly die at her hands.

At the critical moment, just as Ye Qiu was about to unleash the Grass Sword Technique, a terrifying blade aura descended from the sky.

Ye Wudi had arrived just in time.

In an instant, the blade aura loomed above Dragon Lady’s head.

She had no choice but to retract the palm aimed at Ye Qiu and redirect it upward.

“Clang!”

A deafening clash rang out.

Dragon Lady’s celestial silk gloves protected her from any harm, while Ye Wudi was sent flying, crashing to the ground with blood trickling from his mouth.

Ye Wudi’s actions thoroughly enraged Dragon Lady.

“Ye Wudi, you actually swung your blade at me for some irrelevant person? How heartless!”

“You want to save him, do you?”

“Fine, I’ll make sure you don’t get your way.”

Dragon Lady’s killing intent erupted, and she struck at Ye Qiu.

“You dare—” Ye Wudi roared, charging forward with his Great Xia Dragon Sparrow blade.

At the critical moment, Ye Qiu shouted, “Freeze!” and cast a binding spell. Dragon Lady’s palm paused in mid-air for a second.

Seizing the moment, Ye Qiu unleashed the Six Meridians Divine Sword with full force.

Instantly, six sharp sword qi slashed towards Dragon Lady’s arms.

As she broke free from the binding spell, the sword qi was only a centimetre from her arms. If she insisted on killing Ye Qiu, she’d lose both arms.

With no choice, Dragon Lady released Ye Qiu, dodging backward to avoid the Six Meridians Divine Sword.

Taking the opportunity, Ye Qiu swiftly drew a lightning talisman and, with a few flashes, appeared a hundred metres away.

“Trying to escape under my nose? In your dreams!”

Dragon Lady moved to intercept Ye Qiu, but as she stepped forward, a fierce blade aura slashed in front of her.

Turning, she saw Ye Wudi staring at her.

“Ye Wudi, what’s your deal?” Dragon Lady was furious.

“You can kill me, but you can’t kill Ye Qiu,” Ye Wudi said expressionlessly.

“He didn’t care about your life, yet you keep protecting him. I don’t know whether to call you loyal or foolish.”

Dragon Lady’s tone shifted as she asked, “Ye Wudi, tell me, if someone tried to kill me one day, would you protect me like you’re protecting him?”

“No,” Ye Wudi replied. “Who’d be reckless enough to try killing you, you tigress?”

Tigress?

He called me a tigress!

Argh!

Dragon LADY’s heart raged, and the stunning face beneath her mask turned ashen.

“Ye Wudi, you dare humiliate me? I’ll kill you!”

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Whoosh!

Dragon Lady stepped in front of Ye Wudi, striking with her palm.

Slap!

Ye Wudi was sent flying, crashing to the ground over ten metres away, blood gushing from his mouth.

A flicker of reluctance passed through Dragon Lady’s eyes as she said, “Ye Wudi, I’ll give you a chance.”

“If you marry me, I can let today’s matter slide!”

Ye Wudi propped himself up with the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow, stood, and pointed at Dragon Lady, shouting, “I won’t marry you, you tigress. If you’ve got the guts, kill me!”

Already fuming, Dragon Lady’s rage boiled over at hearing “tigress” again.

She attacked once more.

Boom!

Ye Wudi was kicked away by her.

“Ye Wudi, I won’t force you to marry me anymore. Just say you love me, and I’ll let you go,” Dragon Lady said.

“No way! Would I, Ye Wudi, ever fear a woman’s threats?”

“Hmph, if you won’t say it, I’ll beat you until you do.”

The ensuing fight was almost too brutal to watch.

Each time Dragon Lady struck, Ye Wudi was sent flying.

Again and again.

The gap in their cultivation was vast. Dragon Lady was like an adult, while Ye Wudi was like a toddler just learning to walk, only able to take the blows.

By the end, Dragon Lady lost count of how many times she had struck.

Thirty? Forty?

Seeing Ye Wudi covered in wounds, Dragon Lady felt a pang in her heart and asked, “Ye Wudi, is it really so hard to say you love me?”

Ye Wudi replied, “I, Ye Wudi, live uprightly and never speak against my heart.”

Dragon Lady said, “If you say you love me, I won’t strike you anymore.”

“I don’t love you, and no amount of forcing will make me say it.”

“Aren’t you afraid I’ll beat you to death?”

“A real man fears not death! In eighteen years, I’ll be a hero again!”

“You’re infuriating me!” Dragon Lady launched a fierce kick at Ye Wudi.

Ye Wudi was sent flying, and as he hit the ground, a “crack” sounded, followed by sharp pain under his ribs.

Two ribs had broken.

Blood not only trickled from his mouth, staining the ground, but also flowed from his nostrils.

Seeing his pitiful state, Dragon Lady panicked and rushed to help him up, only to be shoved away by Ye Wudi. “Don’t touch me!”

Ignoring him, Dragon Lady grabbed his arms and said softly, “I shouldn’t have hit you so hard. It’s my fault. I’m sorry.”

Ye Wudi was surprised. He hadn’t expected an apology from Dragon Lady, but he wasn’t swayed. “Don’t try that with me. Am I supposed to say I love you now?”

Dragon Lady quickly explained, “You’ve misunderstood. I genuinely want to apologise.”

“I won’t force you anymore.”

“Will you forgive me?”

Her tone carried a hint of pleading, her voice tender, her beautiful eyes brimming with tears, utterly captivating.

“I hate women like you, putting on this fake act. It’s disgusting,” Ye Wudi cursed without mercy.

Dragon Lady wasn’t angered and continued, “Ye Wudi, whether you believe me or not, I need to tell you: my feelings for you are real. I truly like you.”

With that, she reached out and tapped Ye Wudi’s acupoints.

Instantly, he was immobilised.

“What are you doing?” Ye Wudi roared.

Dragon Lady said nothing, only drawing closer to him.

Ye Wudi, who never feared death, felt a surge of panic at that moment and shouted, “Get away from me!”

The next second, his voice stopped.

Dragon Lady sealed his lips with her own.

Ye Wudi’s mind went blank, buzzing with shock.

Ten seconds later, their lips parted. Dragon Lady, slightly shy, asked, “How did it feel?”

Snapping back, Ye Wudi bellowed, “You vile woman!”

“You’ve defiled my purity!”

“I’ll fight you to the death!”

His eyes blazed red, like an enraged lion.

Dragon Lady was a bit surprised. Why was he so angry?

Suddenly, a thought struck her, and she asked, “Was that your first kiss?”

Instantly, Ye Wudi’s face flushed red.

“It really was your first kiss! Hahaha!” Dragon Lady laughed uncontrollably.

Ye Wudi was both humiliated and furious, wanting to kill her. His pure life, ruined by Dragon Lady. Such hatred, such rage!

“Alright, time to get to business, or Xiao Jiu and the others will escape back to the Northern Territory.”

With that, Dragon Lady hoisted Ye Wudi onto her shoulder.

“What are you doing? Put me down!” Ye Wudi shouted.

“Come, join me to kill some people.” Like a gust of wind, Dragon Lady sped towards the Northern Territory.

Ye Qiu sprinted forward desperately, using every trick to escape.

Finally, the border was within sight.

He saw Xiao Jiu and the others.

At that moment, Xiao Jiu, Qinglong, and Qilin were standing on the border of Hua Nation.

“Why are you still here?” Ye Qiu asked.

“We were waiting for you,” Qilin replied. “Where’s Ye Wudi?”

“Ye Wudi, he—” Before Ye Qiu could finish, Dragon Lady’s voice came from behind.

“Ye Wudi is with me.”

Everyone looked up to see Dragon Lady a hundred metres away, carrying Ye Wudi on her shoulder, charging towards them like lightning.

“Run!” Ye Qiu shouted to the group.

“You can’t escape. Just accept your death!” Dragon Lady closed in on the border with a few flashes. One more step, and she’d cross into Hua Nation’s territory.

“Stop!”

Xiao Jiu’s deep shout rang out as he pointed at the border line. “Dragon Lady, you’re the leader of Brahmin. You can’t cross the border without permission.”

“Otherwise, you’ll be the cause of a conflict between our nations.”

Dragon Lady scoffed, “Xiao Jiu, you’re overthinking. If I kill you all here, who will know I crossed the border?”

“Besides, you killed so many of my subordinates on my nation’s soil. Why shouldn’t I step into Hua Nation to kill you? What kind of logic is that?”

“In short, you all must die today. I will avenge my subordinates.”

With that, Dragon Lady lifted her foot to cross the border.

At that moment, a cold voice suddenly rang out: “Dragon Lady, if you dare step into Hua Nation’s territory, I will kill you.”

The voice was like heavenly thunder, resounding through the skies.

Dragon Lady paused, turning to see a figure standing on a rock a hundred metres away.

The man wore a spotless white cloth robe, blending seamlessly with the snow, his presence flawless.

He faced away from them, hands behind his back, his spine straight as a divine sword.

Though he emitted no terrifying aura, he gave off an unfathomable sense.

A trace of caution flashed in Dragon Lady’s eyes as she asked, “Who are you?”

“Who am I? Hahaha, that’s a good question.” The man laughed heartily. “Of the three million masters in the world, all must bow before me.”

“Listen well, Dragon Lady.”

“My name is Ye Wushuang!”

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“My name is Ye Wushuang!”

The words exploded like thunder.

Shock spread across everyone’s faces.

Ye Qiu and Ye Wudi, in particular, were the most agitated, their eyes fixed intently on the figure.

Dragon Lady’s heart jolted. “As far as I know, Ye Wushuang’s fate has been unknown for over twenty years. You claim to be Ye Wushuang—how do you prove it?”

“I, Ye Wushuang, have never needed to prove myself to anyone. Who do you think you are?”

With that, the figure turned around.

In an instant, a middle-aged man’s face came into view.

He appeared to be in his mid-forties, perhaps not yet fifty, his face chiselled as if carved by a blade, sharp and cold.

Strikingly handsome!

His dark eyes beneath sword-like brows pierced like a blade straight into the heart.

Dressed in a white robe, he stood there, aloof and solitary, yet exuding an overwhelming presence.

Ye Qiu’s eyes welled up with tears.

This face had appeared countless times in his dreams.

He never imagined he’d meet his biological father here today!

“Fa—”

Before Ye Qiu could finish, Ye Wudi, still on Dragon Lady’s shoulder, shouted, “Big brother!”

It was truly Ye Wushuang!

Dragon Lady’s pupils contracted sharply.

Beneath her mask, her stunning face grew grave.

Though she was the fourth-ranked master on the Divine List, she had no confidence in facing Ye Wushuang.

Back then, when the Divine List rankings were contested, no one would yield—until Ye Wushuang stepped in, settling the matter decisively, leaving all in awe.

Most crucially, though Ye Wushuang wasn’t on the Divine List, everyone knew his skills were terrifying.

Dragon Lady was in a bind.

Xiao Jiu and the others were right before her. Letting them go left her unwilling, but if she insisted on killing them, Ye Wushuang would surely intervene—and might even kill her.

What to do?

For a moment, Dragon Lady was at a loss.

On the other side, Qilin looked at Ye Wushuang and whispered to Qinglong, “Is he really the world’s greatest master from back then, Ye Wushuang?”

“Yes,” Qinglong nodded. “Everyone thought he was dead, but he’s alive.”

Xiao Jiu’s eyes were glued to Ye Wushuang, observing closely.

The more he looked, the more shocked he became.

Ye Wushuang stood there, as if one with heaven and earth, without the slightest flaw.

He emitted no overpowering aura, yet he gave off an invincible presence.

A peerless master!

Xiao Jiu’s eyes blazed with fervor, like a fan meeting his idol.

But then, a deep worry crept into his gaze.

“Ye Wushuang has been missing for over twenty years. His return will surely stir a storm of blood.”

On the other side, Ye Wushuang’s voice rang out.

“Dragon Lady, release Ye Wudi.”

His tone was calm but carried an undeniable authority.

Dragon Lady bristled. “You think I’ll release him just because you say so?”

“What, you want to fight me?” Ye Wushuang’s brow arched, a chill flickering in his eyes.

“Ye Wushuang, you were the world’s greatest master twenty years ago. Do you really think you still are after all this time?”

Dragon Lady’s words were meant to provoke Ye Wushuang into acting.

Though not from Hua Nation, she had heard of the upheaval in the capital twenty years ago.

After that event, countless rumours about Ye Wushuang circulated.

Some said he was killed, others that he fell off a cliff, and some claimed he was gravely injured and saved by a mysterious master at the last moment.

All were just rumours.

But now, it was clear: Ye Wushuang was alive.

Whether he still possessed the strength of the world’s greatest master, however, was uncertain.

After all, who knew what he’d been through in those years?

Thus, Dragon Lady wanted to force Ye Wushuang to act, to see his strength for herself.

If his power had waned or was less than hers, she’d kill Xiao Jiu and the others.

If his strength remained as terrifying as ever, she’d reconsider.

“Sigh.”

Ye Wushuang, hands behind his back, looked up at the sky and let out a long sigh.

“To think, after twenty years, even a little girl from back then dares to challenge me.”

“It seems my absence has made people forget who I am.”

He turned to Dragon Lady. “I’ll ask you one last time: will you release Ye Wudi or not?”

“And if I don’t, what can you do?” Dragon Lady was determined to test Ye Wushuang’s skills.

“Since you won’t shed tears until you see the coffin, I’ll indulge you.”

Ye Wushuang extended his right hand, softly uttering two words:

“Sword, come!”

Boom—

Instantly, the swirling wind and snow seemed to heed his call, dancing wildly in the air like a long dragon, vast and mighty.

A stunning spectacle.

In moments, the snow solidified into ice, forming a three-foot-long sword in Ye Wushuang’s hand.

The sight shocked everyone.

Qinglong said, “Commanding wind and snow for his own use—has Ye Wushuang stepped into the realm of immortals?”

Qilin gazed at Ye Wushuang in awe. “Too powerful!”

Xiao Jiu’s eyes gleamed with excitement.

“After twenty years, he’s grown this strong.”

“It seems his return will bring misfortune to many.”

“Especially the Forbidden City—it may face utter ruin!”

Seeing Ye Wushuang’s display, Ye Qiu was both thrilled and excited, tears streaming down his face.

He had been under immense pressure lately, mainly from the Forbidden City.

The people there were too strong. Especially after learning from Monk Kongjian that Long Yi might have entered the realm of immortals, Ye Qiu felt despair.

His time practicing martial arts was short, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t reach Long Yi’s level in such a brief period.

Because of this, Ye Qiu had no confidence in the impending battle.

But now, a turning point had arrived.

Ye Wushuang was back!

Ye Qiu thought to himself, “After twenty years, my father has finally returned. With him here, we won’t lose this battle!”

Nearby, Dragon Lady’s eyes filled with fear.

Ye Wushuang’s call for a sword summoned wind and snow—an awe-inspiring feat.

“Dragon Lady, you still won’t release him?”

“It seems you’ve forgotten my title from back then.”

“The name ‘God of Slaughter’ wasn’t earned for nothing!”

A world-shaking, peerless sharpness erupted from Ye Wushuang, his terrifying killing intent bearing down on Dragon Lady.

His long sword pointed to the sky.

In that instant, the clouds in all directions stirred.

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Ye Wushuang was about to strike.

Instantly, all eyes were on him, hearts in throats.

Dragon Lady’s gaze was heavy with tension.

If earlier Ye Wushuang had seemed like an unremarkable middle-aged man, now he was like an unsheathed divine sword, unstoppable and invincible.

At the same time, within a ten-metre radius around him, the wind and snow stood still.

Seeing this, fear crept into Dragon Lady’s heart.

In a martial artist’s duel, losing momentum meant losing a third of the battle.

“Dragon Lady, draw your weapon,” Ye Wushuang said.

Dragon Lady remained silent, not drawing her weapon.

Regret surged within her.

Had she known Ye Wushuang was still this terrifying, she would never have provoked him into action.

She cursed herself inwardly for lifting a rock only to smash her own foot—utterly foolish.

Unbeknownst to her, her silence angered Ye Wushuang.

“Hmph, after twenty years out of the public eye, even a junior dares to disrespect me. Courting death.”

Ye Wushuang raised his long sword and shouted coldly, “Kill!”

Boom—

A deafening roar.

The sword in Ye Wushuang’s hand melted, transforming into a ten-metre-long sword qi that slashed out with thunderous force.

The sword’s momentum was earth-shattering.

Utterly terrifying.

It seemed capable of cutting through all things in the world.

Beneath her mask, Dragon Lady’s stunning face turned ashen. This strike from Ye Wushuang brought a lethal sense of danger.

She didn’t dare meet it head-on. Dropping Ye Wudi from her shoulder, she retreated swiftly.

Yet the sword qi Ye Wushuang unleashed seemed to have eyes, chasing straight after Dragon Lady.

It was about to reach her.

“Stop!”

Suddenly, Ye Wudi shouted, “Big brother, stop!”

As he spoke, Ye Wudi darted forward, positioning himself in front of Dragon Lady, shielding her.

“Hold!” Ye Wudi called softly.

Instantly, the ten-metre-long sword qi halted in mid-air, radiating sharp brilliance.

The crowd was stunned.

All were awestruck by Ye Wushuang’s skill.

Ye Wushuang looked at Ye Wudi, his gaze softening slightly, and asked, “Wudi, why do you stop me?”

Ye Wudi said, “Big brother, can you spare Dragon Lady?”

Everyone was astonished at his words.

No one expected Ye Wudi to plead for Dragon Lady.

Dragon Lady was equally surprised, her almond eyes fixed on Ye Wudi’s back. His figure felt as solid as a mountain, filling her with a sense of security.

Xiao Jiu shouted, “Ye Wudi, why are you pleading for her? Have you forgotten she was hell-bent on killing us?”

Ye Wudi didn’t respond, his eyes locked on Ye Wushuang.

Ye Wushuang was silent for three seconds before saying, “Give me one reason not to kill her.”

Ye Wudi replied, “Dragon Lady is the leader of Brahmin. If she dies, Brahmin’s people will surely seek revenge, and who knows how many more will die.”

Ye Wushuang smirked disdainfully. “No matter. After I kill her, I’ll wipe out Brahmin.”

“Big brother, you mustn’t!” Ye Wudi said urgently. “If Brahmin is destroyed, it will enrage the neighbouring country. If they march on us, the border will know no peace.”

Xiao Jiu said coldly, “Ye Wudi, you’re overthinking. With me guarding the Northern Territory, if the neighbouring country dares invade, I’ll ensure they never return.”

“Xiao Jiu, stop boasting. If we hadn’t saved you, you’d be dead already.”

“Look at yourself now, gravely injured. If the neighbouring country attacks, how will you command the army?”

Ye Wudi added, “Besides, I’m talking to my big brother. What right does an outsider like you have to interrupt?”

“You—” Xiao Jiu was so angry he couldn’t speak.

Ye Wushuang’s voice rang out: “With me here, who dares invade!”

Seven short words, brimming with boundless dominance.

If anyone else had said this, it would be laughed off. But coming from Ye Wushuang, no one thought it was a joke, nor did anyone find him arrogant.

After all, over twenty years ago, this man had single-handedly stormed Great East, slaying countless masters.

During the upheaval in the capital, thousands fell to his sword.

If Ye Wushuang was that formidable back then, today, twenty years later, he would only be more so.

If the neighbouring country dared invade the Northern Territory and provoked Ye Wushuang, he might perform a feat like slaying a general amidst a million troops.

Hearing Ye Wushuang’s words, Ye Wudi sensed trouble and continued to plead, “Big brother, I still believe Dragon Lady shouldn’t be killed.”

“Step aside!”

Before Ye Wudi could finish, Ye Wushuang barked.

Ye Wudi gritted his teeth and spoke again, “Big brother—”

“I told you to step aside. Are you deaf?” Ye Wushuang said coldly. “Brahmin’s people ambushed Xiao Jiu and defiled the hero’s monument—an unforgivable crime.”

“As Brahmin’s leader, Dragon Lady’s guilt is even greater.”

“Wudi, if you don’t move, don’t blame me for dealing with you too.”

Ye Wushuang’s stance was firm, his killing intent surging.

Seeing this, Dragon Lady said softly, “Ye Wudi, thank you for everything you’ve done for me.”

“I’m deeply touched.”

“But in this life, I fear I won’t have the chance to repay you. I hope we meet again in the next life, so I can repay you then.”

Ye Wudi turned to see tears in Dragon Lady’s eyes.

For some reason, his heart ached. Then, he dropped to his knees before Ye Wushuang and said, “Big brother, I beg you, spare Dragon Lady.”

“The ambush on Xiao Jiu by Brahmin’s masters wasn’t her doing.”

“And earlier, Dragon Lady had multiple chances to kill me but didn’t.”

“I beg you, let her go this once, please?”

“If you insist on killing her, then kill me too!”

Ye Wushuang frowned and said, “Give me a reason! A reason to stay my hand!”

Ye Wudi bit down hard and said, “I like her.”

What?

Ye Wudi likes Dragon Lady?

At those words, everyone’s jaws nearly hit the ground.

Ye Qiu looked at him with disdain. Third Uncle, oh Third Uncle, she threw herself at you before, and you didn’t want her. Now you say you like her? How pathetic.

Ye Wushuang declared loudly, “Dragon Lady, for my brother’s sake, I’ll let today’s matter rest.”

“But you must not seek revenge in the future, or I won’t spare you.”

“Get lost!”

Ye Wudi turned to see Dragon Lady staring at him, tears in her eyes, dazed. He shouted, “Hurry up and leave!”

“Ye Wudi, I’ll come find you.” With that, Dragon Lady vanished from sight in a few flashes.

Ye Wushuang pointed a finger and said, “Dissipate.”

Crack—

The sword qi suspended in the air shattered inch by inch, dissolving into nothingness in an instant, as if it had never existed.

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The Dragon Lady left.

The scene returned to calm.

Ye Wudi scrambled up from the ground, rushing to Ye Wushuang’s side, excitedly asking, “Big Brother, where have you been all these years?”

“Do you know how worried I’ve been about you?”

“And all these years, Father has been secretly searching for you.”

Ye Qiu, equally stirred, stepped towards Ye Wushuang.

At that moment, Ye Wushuang’s stern voice rang out: “Ye Wudi, kneel!”

Thud!

Ye Wudi dropped to his knees.

Ye Wushuang reprimanded, “Ye Wudi, as a member of the Ye family and Old Tang’s personal bodyguard, you’ve fallen for the Dragon Lady. What crime is this?”

Ye Wudi immediately apologised, “I’m sorry, Big Brother. I was wrong in this matter.”

“But love knows no borders, does it?”

Ye Wushuang snorted coldly, “To think, after more than twenty years out of the public eye, the Dragon Lady dares to challenge me, and even you’ve grown bold enough to talk back.”

Ye Wudi hurriedly clarified, “Big Brother, I didn’t mean to defy you. The Dragon Lady may have a temper, but I truly love her.”

Ye Wushuang snapped, “Love? What’s the use of love? Have you slept with her?”

Instantly, Ye Wudi’s face flushed red.

At the same time, he found it unbelievable. Twenty years ago, Ye Wushuang would never have spoken to him like this.

Where had Big Brother been these past twenty years? What had he gone through to change his temperament so much?

“Have you slept with her or not?” Ye Wushuang pressed.

Ye Wudi, red-faced, shook his head.

“Fool! You haven’t even slept with her, yet you’re ready to save her. I say you’ve been blinded by lust, your heart clouded by desire.”

Ye Wushuang’s gaze then fell on Ye Qiu, softening considerably. “How is your mother?”

Ye Qiu was so moved he nearly cried.

After more than twenty years, this was the first time he’d heard Ye Wushuang speak to him.

“My mother is well.”

Ye Qiu suppressed his excitement, striving to keep his tone calm.

“Kneel!” Ye Wushuang commanded Ye Qiu.

Without hesitation, Ye Qiu knelt.

Ye Wushuang scolded with a stern face, “Ye Qiu, you’ve let your mother down!”

“Your mother raised you through countless hardships. It hasn’t been easy for her all these years.”

“Now, though you’ve achieved some success, you spend less time with her. Do you think that’s right?”

Ye Qiu was astonished.

How did Father know about me and Mother?

Could it be that all these years, Father has been secretly protecting us?

Ye Qiu, ashamed, lowered his head. “I’ve neglected caring for Mother. I’ll make amends and spend more time with her.”

“That’s more like it.” Ye Wushuang waved his hand. “Both of you, stand.”

Ye Qiu and Ye Wudi rose to their feet.

Ye Qiu wanted to say more to Ye Wushuang, but Ye Wushuang raised a hand, silencing him.

Then, Ye Wushuang turned to Xiao Jiu, reprimanding him:

“Xiao Jiu, as the Commander of the Northern Territory, don’t you know the dangers of venturing alone?”

“If not for Ye Qiu and the others, you’d be dead.”

“I know you had your reasons, but have you considered what happens if you die? The Northern Territory would descend into chaos.”

“Then, could you face your brothers? The people of the Northern Territory? Old Tang’s trust in you?”

Xiao Jiu lowered his head deeply, sincerely admitting, “Senior, you’re right to chastise me. I was reckless. I won’t make the same mistake again.”

Ye Wushuang nodded slightly. “A teachable lad!”

His gaze then shifted to Qinglong.

Qinglong quickly lowered his head, sensing that Ye Wushuang was about to reprimand him.

As expected.

Ye Wushuang barked, “Qinglong, what business does a member of the Dragon Gate have meddling in Northern Territory affairs?”

“Cao Yuan was foolish to send you to rescue Xiao Jiu. If you died, who would protect Cao Yuan?”

“And after you left, what if someone assassinated Cao Yuan?”

Qinglong replied, “I was worried about His Excellency’s safety, but he ordered me to come, so I had to.”

“Foolish!” Ye Wushuang said. “Cao Yuan isn’t an emperor, and his words aren’t imperial decrees. Why must you obey him unquestioningly?”

“If he told you to eat dung, would you?”

Qinglong’s face flushed red, but he dared not argue with Ye Wushuang.

Ye Wushuang continued, “I’m not saying you shouldn’t listen to Cao Yuan. As a member of the Dragon Gate, you naturally follow his orders.”

“What I mean is, sometimes you can listen to Cao Yuan, and sometimes you don’t have to.”

“For instance, this time, when Cao Yuan sent you to the Northern Territory, you shouldn’t have obeyed.”

“Because your primary duty is to ensure Cao Yuan’s safety.”

“Cao Yuan built the Dragon Gate with great effort. In a short time, it swept through over a dozen provinces, making many enemies. Plenty of people want Cao Yuan dead.”

“And that Witch God Sect sees Cao Yuan as a thorn in their side, always watching him.”

“Think about it—without you by Cao Yuan’s side, how dangerous is his situation?”

Doubts arose in Qinglong’s mind.

How did Ye Wushuang know so much about the Dragon Gate?

Could it be that Ye Wushuang has been secretly monitoring the Dragon Gate?

It must be so!

Not only the Dragon Gate but also Xiao Jiu—otherwise, Ye Wushuang wouldn’t have appeared so timely this time.

Qinglong said, “I’ll return immediately to protect His Excellency.”

“Good that you understand. My words weren’t wasted on you.” Ye Wushuang’s gaze then fell on Qilin.

Unlike Qinglong, Qilin didn’t lower his head but looked at Ye Wushuang with fervent admiration.

“Young man, you’re not bad.”

Ye Wushuang said, “Though your skills are lacking, your courage is commendable.”

“For daring to go to a neighbouring country to rescue Xiao Jiu, I’ll say this: I admire you.”

“Senior, do you mean it?” Qilin was overjoyed.

In his eyes, Ye Wushuang was a godlike figure.

To earn Ye Wushuang’s admiration was, for Qilin, more thrilling than winning a billion in the lottery.

“Of course I mean it. I’m inclined to teach you a move or two,” Ye Wushuang said.

What? Senior Ye wants to teach me martial arts?

Qilin, overwhelmed with excitement, knelt and said, “Please, Senior, take me as your disciple.”

Bang, bang, bang!

Qilin kowtowed three times to Ye Wushuang.

“Hahaha…” Ye Wushuang laughed heartily, but as he laughed, blood trickled from his mouth.

Ye Wudi asked in alarm, “Big Brother, are you injured?”

“Idiot, to think you still believe I’m your Big Brother, hahaha…” Ye Wushuang laughed skyward.

Ye Wudi was stunned. “You’re not my Big Brother? Then who are you?”

“Ye Wushuang” raised his head, gazing at the heavens, and declared loudly, “At the pinnacle of the Dao, standing proud over the world, only with my Longbrow does the sky exist!”

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“There’s only heaven with my long eyebrows!”

Everyone was startled, their eyes collectively fixed on “Ye Wushuang.” Could this fellow be the Long Eyebrow Immortal?

Impossible!

Leaving aside the fact that Long Eyebrow Immortal’s appearance was different from Ye Wushuang’s, just the peerless sharpness and sword aura that Ye Wushuang had unleashed earlier were beyond Long Eyebrow Immortal’s cultivation level.

“Who exactly are you?” Ye Wudi asked.

“Ye Wushuang” chuckled, “What, you still haven’t figured it out? I just said, I am Long Eyebrow.”

“You’re lying!”

Ye Wudi didn’t believe it at all and said, “Long Eyebrow Immortal isn’t proficient in swordsmanship, and that sword aura you unleashed earlier could only come from my elder brother. You couldn’t possibly achieve that.”

“Ye Wushuang” burst into laughter, “Ye Wudi, you really are a fool.”

“I am the head of Dragon Tiger Mountain, proficient in the art of talismans.”

“The sword aura you saw earlier, as well as turning wind and snow into a sword, were created using a sword talisman left by a senior expert of Dragon Tiger Mountain.”

A sword talisman?

“If you used a talisman, why didn’t I sense anything?” Ye Wudi asked.

“Ye Wushuang” rolled his eyes, “If even you could sense it, how could I have fooled the Dragon Maiden?”

That explanation…

It seemed to make some sense.

Ye Wudi shook his head fiercely, “No, you’re deceiving me.”

“Long Eyebrow Immortal is shorter than my elder brother, and his appearance is different. But you not only look identical to my elder brother, even your height is the same.”

“And your voice is exactly like my elder brother’s.”

“Who are you, really?”

“Ye Wushuang” said, “I’ve told you, I’m Long Eyebrow. Why don’t you believe me?”

“Indeed, my appearance and height differ from Ye Wushuang’s. That’s because I used bone-shrinking techniques and disguise arts.”

“Bone-shrinking techniques can alter a person’s skeletal structure temporarily, making them taller or shorter, fatter or thinner. Ye Wudi, surely you’re not unaware of this?”

“As for the voice, that’s because I’m skilled in ventriloquism.”

Ventriloquism?

Everyone was stunned.

Ventriloquism is a folk performance art, essentially a form of acrobatics.

Those proficient in ventriloquism can use their mouth, teeth, lips, tongue, throat, and nose to mimic various sounds—birds, beasts, wind, rain, thunder, lightning, or human voices—making listeners feel as if they’re experiencing the real thing, unable to distinguish truth from falsehood.

At that moment, “Ye Wushuang’s” body twisted a few times, his bones emitting a series of crackling sounds.

Then, under everyone’s gaze, his height shrank by ten centimetres.

Next, he rubbed his face with both hands and peeled off a human-skin mask.

In an instant, a radiant, smiling face appeared before them.

It was indeed Long Eyebrow Immortal!

The only difference from before was that Long Eyebrow Immortal’s ten-centimetre-long eyebrows were gone.

In that moment, everyone present was furious.

Ye Qiu’s face was ashen.

He hadn’t expected this old man to dare impersonate his biological father and even make him kneel.

Truly despicable!

Ye Wudi was equally enraged.

He had genuinely believed Ye Wushuang had returned, kneeling and even confessing his feelings for the Dragon Maiden in front of everyone. So infuriating!

Xiao Jiu’s face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.

“This bastard dared to impersonate Ye Wushuang and reprimand me, damn it!”

Qinglong clenched his fists tightly, itching to punch Long Eyebrow Immortal’s old face.

As for Qilin, his face was red with anger.

He had thought it was really Ye Wushuang about to mentor him, excitedly kneeling to become his disciple. Now, not only was it a false hope, but he’d also made a fool of himself.

The most infuriating part was that this old man had the gall to say with a smile, “Qilin, give me three more kowtows, and I’ll take you as my disciple.”

Go to hell!

Qilin cursed inwardly, standing up from the ground, his teeth grinding audibly.

“Hahaha…”

Long Eyebrow Immortal laughed heartily, “You lot are supposed to be top-tier experts of this era, yet you didn’t see through my little trick and even knelt before me, hahaha…”

Everyone’s faces darkened.

Long Eyebrow Immortal placed his hands behind his back, exuding confidence, and declared loudly, “I hold the sun and moon, plucking stars; there’s no one like me in this world.”

Damn, taking advantage and still acting smug.

Utterly intolerable.

Ye Qiu leapt up, knocking Long Eyebrow Immortal to the ground with a single punch.

“Ouch, you little brat, why are you hitting me? If it weren’t for me today, you’d all be dead…”

Crack!

Ye Wudi stepped forward, grabbing Long Eyebrow Immortal’s cheeks to silence him, then turned to Xiao Jiu and the others, “What are you waiting for?”

Instantly, Xiao Jiu and the others swarmed forward, kicking and punching Long Eyebrow Immortal.

“You old fool, take a look at yourself in a puddle. You dared to reprimand me? Who do you think you are?”

“Old crook, tricking me into kneeling and begging to be your disciple. I’ll beat you to death.”

“If it weren’t for your old age, I’d have slaughtered you.”

Xiao Jiu and the others were livid, their fists raining down on Long Eyebrow Immortal like a storm.

Long Eyebrow Immortal held his head, enduring the blows while shouting, “You lot, have you no conscience?”

“If it weren’t for this old man, you’d have died at the Dragon Maiden’s hands.”

“I did this for your own good.”

“Not only do you not appreciate it, but you beat me. Don’t you know to repay a drop of kindness with a fountain? Don’t you understand respecting the elderly… Ouch, not the face! Xiao Jiu, I curse your mother…”

In no time, Long Eyebrow Immortal was beaten black and blue.

“Stop, I beg you, stop! If you keep going, I’ll die,” Long Eyebrow Immortal pleaded.

“Don’t worry, I know my limits. I won’t kill you, just make you shed a layer of skin,” Xiao Jiu said coldly.

“You really can’t hit me anymore, or I’ll die,” Long Eyebrow Immortal’s face was pale, sweat dripping from his forehead.

“You’re still pretending at this point? I’ll finish you off.”

Bam—

Xiao Jiu kicked Long Eyebrow Immortal’s body.

Pfft!

Long Eyebrow Immortal spat out a mouthful of blood, his entire being wilting, as if he might die at any moment.

Xiao Jiu was startled.

He had only meant to teach Long Eyebrow Immortal a lesson to vent his anger, not actually kill him.

“He’s injured.”

Ye Qiu, being a doctor, could tell at a glance that Long Eyebrow Immortal was hurt. He quickly grabbed his wrist to check his pulse.

After examining him, Ye Qiu found that Long Eyebrow Immortal was extremely weak, his strength completely depleted, and he had significant internal injuries.

“What’s wrong with him?” Xiao Jiu asked.

“It’s likely the aftereffects of forcibly using the sword talisman,” Ye Qiu said, placing his palm on Long Eyebrow Immortal’s back and channeling a wisp of innate energy into him.

Soon, Long Eyebrow Immortal’s complexion regained its colour.

Ye Qiu also administered a few acupuncture needles.

After his injuries healed, Long Eyebrow Immortal grinned, “You little brat, you’ve got a conscience, unlike those who only know how to beat me…”

Bam!

Ye Qiu smashed a fist into Long Eyebrow Immortal’s nose.

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Pfft!

Longbrow True Man’s nose was smashed by Ye Qiu’s punch, blood spurting out instantly.

“Bloody hell, you little brat, why’d you hit me?” Longbrow True Man cursed furiously.

Ye Qiu said, “Impersonate Ye Wushuang again, and I’ll twist your head off.”

“You wouldn’t dare…”

Longbrow True Man looked up, saw Ye Qiu’s menacing glare, and shrank back, muttering glumly, “To save you lot, I cut off the eyebrows I’d grown for decades. Not only do you not thank me, but you beat me. My heart’s breaking, boo-hoo…”

Ye Wudi roared, “Cry, my arse! Cry again, and I’ll chop you down with one swing.”

Instantly, Longbrow True Man shut his mouth, his face full of grievance.

“This place isn’t safe to linger. Let’s go back!”

Just as Ye Qiu spoke, the sky rumbled.

Boom!

Dozens of fighter jets appeared overhead.

Then, on the ground, over a hundred trucks formed a long convoy, speeding towards them like a dragon.

Leading the pack was a military jeep.

Soon, the convoy reached them.

The jeep stopped, and Tang Fei leapt out, striding quickly to Xiao Jiu and the others.

He saluted.

“Marquis of Champion, are your injuries serious?” Tang Fei asked, noticing bloodstains on Xiao Jiu.

Xiao Jiu grinned nonchalantly. “Just minor scratches. Thanks for your concern.”

Tang Fei nodded slightly. “Old Tang ordered me to bring you to him immediately upon your return, but with your injuries…”

Xiao Jiu laughed. “These wounds won’t stop me from seeing Old Tang.”

Tang Fei, still concerned, said, “Marquis, how about a hospital check-up first, then we see Old Tang?”

Xiao Jiu waved it off. “No need. Let’s see Old Tang first.”

The group prepared to leave.

At that moment, Qinglong bid farewell. “Marquis, since you’re safe, Qilin and I will head back.”

Xiao Jiu, knowing Qinglong and Qilin were worried about Cao Yuan’s safety, didn’t try to keep them. “Thanks for today. Tell Cao Yuan the life he owed me is repaid.”

“When I’m back in the capital, I’ll find him for a drink.”

“I’ll arrange a plane to send you back!”

Xiao Jiu summoned a soldier, gave a few orders, and soon an armed helicopter arrived, whisking Qinglong and Qilin away.

Then, Ye Qiu and the others drove back to the Northern Territory Military District headquarters.

After passing multiple security checks, they reached the ninth-floor conference room.

Upon entering, they saw Old Tang seated alone at the centre of the conference table, dressed in a grey Mao suit, exuding quiet authority.

“Greetings, Commander!”

Ye Qiu, Xiao Jiu, Ye Wudi, and Tang Fei saluted Old Tang in unison.

Longbrow True Man, shedding his usual flippancy, bowed respectfully. “Infinite Heavenly Venerable, Longbrow True Man, head of Dragon Tiger Mountain, pays respects to Old Tang.”

“No need for formalities, True Man. Please sit,” Old Tang said warmly.

Longbrow True Man took a seat near the edge.

Old Tang’s gaze then settled on Xiao Jiu, his tone calm but heavy. “Marquis of Champion, do you know your crime?”

Though Old Tang’s voice was as tranquil as a lake, it carried an overwhelming pressure.

This wasn’t the aura of a martial master but the unique imperial presence of a supreme leader.

It felt like a mountain bearing down.

Even Ye Qiu felt a shiver of awe.

Xiao Jiu bowed deeply. “Xiao Jiu knows his fault.”

“Where did you err?” Old Tang asked.

Xiao Jiu replied, “I shouldn’t have left the Northern Territory without permission and entered a neighbouring country.”

Slap!

Old Tang slammed his hand on the table, his sudden anger startling everyone.

“Xiao Jiu, as Commander of the Northern Territory, you abandoned your post and trespassed into a neighbouring country. That’s a capital offence!”

“But, considering you acted to avenge your brothers, with cause, I won’t punish you for that!”

“What angers me is that you don’t value your own life.”

“You are a pillar of the state, my right-hand man, still so young. If you’d died in that foreign land, how could I face the people of the Northern Territory?”

“Xiao Jiu, do you remember what I told you when I entrusted the Northern Territory to you?” Old Tang asked.

“I remember,” Xiao Jiu said. “You told me, Commander, that the Northern Territory can fall into chaos, but Xiao Jiu must not die.”

“Since you remember, why don’t you cherish your life?” Old Tang’s anger faded, replaced by a sigh. “Xiao Jiu, oh, Xiao Jiu, you’ve taken my words as mere wind past your ears. It seems I hold no weight in your heart.”

Xiao Jiu, pale with fear, dropped to his knees. “Commander, you are paramount in my heart.”

“Without you, I’d still be a rough thug with a bit of kung fu. Your keen eye made me the Marquis of Champion.”

“Entrusting the Northern Territory to me was your trust.”

“All I am, you’ve given me.”

“Your kindness, Xiao Jiu will never forget.”

“As for this matter, I was wrong. Please, Commander, punish me.”

Xiao Jiu lowered his head.

Old Tang remained silent, the conference room’s atmosphere growing oppressive.

Two full minutes passed.

Finally, Old Tang stood, walked to Xiao Jiu, and personally helped him up.

Xiao Jiu was visibly moved. “Commander…”

Old Tang smiled kindly. “Xiao Jiu, you’re a fine man. By taking down so many Brahmin sect experts, you’ve likely deterred the neighbouring country. They won’t dare act rashly for a while.”

“Having a brave warrior like you is my fortune, the nation’s fortune, and the people of the Northern Territory’s fortune!”

“These years, you’ve guarded the Northern Territory well. Though entering a neighbouring country was a capital offence, your merits outweigh your faults, so I won’t pursue it.”

Xiao Jiu said gratefully, “Thank you, Commander.”

Ye Qiu, watching, marvelled inwardly. Old Tang, the supreme leader, wielded the art of balancing grace and authority with masterful precision.

Old Tang addressed Xiao Jiu again. “Let this be a lesson. Don’t be so reckless again, or I won’t spare you. By the way, how are your injuries?”

“Nothing serious, just flesh wounds,” Xiao Jiu said with a smile.

“Go to the hospital for a thorough check. No lingering effects allowed,” Old Tang said, patting Xiao Jiu’s shoulder before returning to his seat. He looked at Ye Qiu. “Ye Qiu, you took on a perilous mission to rescue Xiao Jiu, averting chaos in the Northern Territory. That’s a monumental achievement. After discussing with the War God, we’ve decided to reward you.”

Old Tang produced a small gold-and-jade box and slid it to Ye Qiu.

“Open it,” Old Tang said.

Ye Qiu opened the box, revealing a purple-gold medal. The front bore the words “Protector of the Nation.”

Ye Qiu’s heart jolted. “Commander, is this… the Protector of the Nation Medal?”

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The Medal of National Protection?

Upon hearing Ye Qiu’s words, everyone’s gazes collectively landed on the box in Ye Qiu’s hand.

Taking a closer look, inside the box lay a purple-gold medal.

The front edge of the medal was engraved with nine lifelike flying dragons, and in the very centre were the two words “National Protection.”

Hiss, it really was the Medal of National Protection!

Xiao Jiu’s face was full of envy.

As the Champion Marquis, Xiao Jiu was well aware of the extraordinary nature of this medal, for it had another name: the Death-Exemption Gold Medal.

Whoever received this medal could be spared from execution, even if they committed the grave crime of treason.

The Medal of National Protection was the highest honour in Hua Country, awarded only to heroes who made significant contributions during times of national or ethnic crisis.

Ordinary meritorious deeds came with corresponding reward systems, such as medals of various grades, but the Medal of National Protection was never bestowed.

Ye Qiu had accepted a critical mission to rescue Xiao Jiu in the Northern Territory, preventing unrest there, which was tantamount to saving the nation and its people.

Had Xiao Jiu died, the Northern Territory would inevitably have descended into war, and once war broke out, the people would have suffered greatly.

It was precisely for this reason that Elder Tang awarded Ye Qiu the Medal of National Protection.

Ye Wudi clenched his fists tightly, his heart surging with excitement.

He knew that in the hundred years since the country’s founding, only a handful of people had received this medal, and those few predecessors had long since passed away.

In the past thirty years, the country had not issued the Medal of National Protection, meaning Ye Qiu was the first to receive this honour in three decades!

This was a great event that brought glory to the ancestors.

Ye Qiu’s receipt of this medal was not only a personal honour but also a source of pride for the Ye family.

“Big brother, if you were still alive and saw how accomplished your son is, you’d surely be proud!” Ye Wudi said in his heart.

Tang Fei, standing nearby, was so envious his eyes turned red.

Ye Qiu himself was somewhat surprised.

Truth be told, receiving the Medal of National Protection was entirely beyond his expectations.

Moreover, he felt that his contributions were nowhere near proportional to the weight of this medal.

“Could it be that the God of War pulled some strings?” Ye Qiu speculated inwardly.

Seeing Ye Qiu staring at the Medal of National Protection without speaking, Elder Tang asked, “What’s wrong? Don’t you like this reward?”

Ye Qiu said, “Commander, I feel the weight of this medal is too great…”

Before he could finish, Elder Tang interrupted, “If you don’t like it, then give the medal back to me.”

Whoosh!

Ye Qiu immediately hugged the wooden box to his chest and said, “Commander, what’s given is like water spilled; there’s no taking it back.”

“Besides, this is a reward you gave me. If I returned it, wouldn’t that betray your kind intentions?”

Fearing Elder Tang might change his mind, Ye Qiu hurriedly added, “Commander, thank you! I’ll accept this reward!”

Elder Tang said solemnly, “Ye Qiu, the responsibility is heavy, and the journey is long. I hope you’ll continue to strive and not let down my expectations.”

Ye Qiu replied resoundingly, “Commander, rest assured, I will redouble my efforts and strive to make greater contributions to the country.”

“Good.”

Elder Tang nodded and continued, “The conferment ceremony for the Medal of National Protection is a bit troublesome, requiring the presence of all the generals in the military. So, I’ve cancelled the ceremony. Keep the medal yourself!”

“Ye Qiu, you’re still young. Don’t become arrogant or conceited!”

“You must remember: humility leads to progress, while pride leads to ruin!”

Ye Qiu understood that Elder Tang was admonishing him not to become haughty because of the Medal of National Protection, looking down on others, but to remain humble.

“I understand the Commander’s meaning. Rest assured, I know what to do,” Ye Qiu nodded with a smile.

Elder Tang then turned to Ye Wudi and said, “Wudi, you also played a part in rescuing Xiao Jiu this time, yet I only rewarded Ye Qiu and not you. You won’t hold that against me, will you?”

Ye Wudi quickly replied, “I don’t blame you, Commander. In rescuing Xiao Jiu, Ye Qiu contributed the most.”

“It’s good that you think that way,” Elder Tang said. “Although the medal was given to Ye Qiu, Wudi, you must understand that this isn’t just Ye Qiu’s honour—it’s yours as well.”

Ye Wudi looked up and saw Elder Tang gazing at him with deep, profound eyes, causing his heart to tremble.

Could it be that Elder Tang knew Ye Qiu’s true identity?

Ye Wudi didn’t dare ask, nor could he in such a setting. He only said respectfully, “Thank you, Commander.”

Elder Tang smiled, “Alright, the serious matters are settled…”

“Wait a moment!” Long Eyebrow Immortal suddenly spoke up.

Instantly, everyone’s eyes turned to Long Eyebrow Immortal’s face.

“Immortal, do you have something to say?” Elder Tang asked.

Long Eyebrow Immortal said, “Elder Tang, you won’t be upset if I speak, will you?”

Elder Tang laughed, “Immortal, do you think I’m someone who gets upset easily?”

Long Eyebrow Immortal shook his head vigorously, “No, no…”

“Speak freely, Immortal. I won’t hold it against you,” Elder Tang said with a smile.

A sheepish expression appeared on Long Eyebrow Immortal’s face as he said, “Elder Tang, I also contributed a bit to rescuing Xiao Jiu. Could you perhaps give me a reward as well?”

“Oh?” A hint of doubt appeared in Elder Tang’s eyes as he asked, “Xiao Jiu, what’s this about?”

Xiao Jiu then recounted how Long Eyebrow Immortal had impersonated Ye Wushuang, using a sword talisman to scare off the Dragon Maiden, telling the story in full detail.

Of course, he omitted the parts about them kneeling and beating Long Eyebrow Immortal.

It was too embarrassing to mention!

After listening, Elder Tang asked, “Immortal, what reward would you like?”

Long Eyebrow Immortal grinned, “I don’t have any special hobbies, just a fondness for money. Elder Tang, how about giving me some cash?”

“How much do you want?”

“Not too much, a hundred million will do.”

A hundred million?

The smile on Elder Tang’s face froze.

“Old man, don’t push your luck,” Ye Qiu glared at Long Eyebrow Immortal.

“Ye Qiu, don’t scold the Immortal. He did contribute significantly to rescuing Xiao Jiu, and he deserves a reward,” Elder Tang said with a smile. “Immortal, I agree to your reward. You can ask Xiao Jiu for the money.”

Ask Xiao Jiu?

I impersonated Ye Wushuang and reprimanded Xiao Jiu. How could he possibly give me money?

If I dared ask him for it, he’d probably beat me to death.

Long Eyebrow Immortal hurriedly said, “Elder Tang…”

Elder Tang didn’t give him a chance to continue, saying, “This matter is settled pleasantly. Xiao Jiu, come with me to inspect the military camp.”

With that, Elder Tang left with Xiao Jiu.

Long Eyebrow Immortal’s face instantly filled with dejection.

Ye Qiu said with a smile, “Old man, who told you to open your mouth so wide? Now you won’t get a single penny.”

“Is it fun to gloat?” Long Eyebrow Immortal shot Ye Qiu an displeased glare.

Ye Qiu said, “You want money, right? I’ll give you an idea. This medal is made of gold and should be worth a lot. Take it and sell it!”

Long Eyebrow Immortal’s face lit up, rubbing his hands as he asked, “Little brat, are you really willing to let me sell the Medal of National Protection?”

“Of course, take it!” Ye Qiu handed over the box containing the medal.

Just as Long Eyebrow Immortal reached for it, Ye Wudi said, “If you dare sell the Medal of National Protection, you’ll be charged with treason and shot on the spot!”

Damn, I almost got tricked by Ye Qiu.

Long Eyebrow Immortal quickly withdrew his hand, his old face instantly wilting, like a chrysanthemum battered by wind and snow.

Miracle Doctor Chapter 750

At night.

The VIP building of the Northern Territory Military District.

This was a quaint, three-storey building, lavishly decorated, specifically used by the Northern Territory Military District to receive important guests.

Inside a room on the second floor.

Ye Qiu, Ye Wudi, Long Eyebrow Immortal, and Tang Fei sat around a fire stove.

A pot of yellow wine was warming on the stove.

The four drank while chatting.

“Ye Wudi, how do you have time to come drink? Weren’t you by Elder Tang’s side?” Long Eyebrow Immortal asked.

Ye Wudi said, “Elder Tang is staying at the Northern Territory Military District headquarters tonight, protected by Xiao Jiu and the district’s generals, so he gave me the night off.”

“How’s Xiao Jiu’s injury?” Long Eyebrow Immortal asked.

“No major issues; he’ll recover after some rest,” Ye Qiu replied.

Long Eyebrow Immortal’s eyes darted around, and he said, “I have an idea. How about we team up and beat up Xiao Jiu?”

Everyone looked at Long Eyebrow Immortal with puzzled expressions.

Tang Fei asked, “Senior, why would we beat up the Champion Marquis for no reason?”

Long Eyebrow Immortal said, “Elder Tang gave me a hundred million in reward money and told me to get it from Xiao Jiu.”

“You all know Xiao Jiu’s temper—he’s as stubborn as a stone in a latrine, smelly and hard. There’s no way he’ll give me the money.”

“If we team up and beat him up, we can get that hundred million.”

Tang Fei rolled his eyes and said, “Senior, that’s the reward the Commander gave you. What’s it got to do with us?”

“How can you say it’s got nothing to do with you?” Long Eyebrow Immortal said, “I’m a man of loyalty. I won’t let you work for nothing. If you help me get the reward, I’ll give each of you ten million.”

Ye Qiu said, “I don’t need money.”

Tang Fei said, “My salary is more than enough.”

Ye Wudi was even more direct: “I’m not interested in money.”

Seeing that no one was interested, Long Eyebrow Immortal gritted his teeth and said, “Fine, if you help me get the reward, we’ll split the hundred million equally among the four of us. How’s that?”

Ye Qiu said, “Enough, old man. If you want the reward, go find Xiao Jiu yourself. Don’t drag us into it. We won’t collude with you.”

Long Eyebrow Immortal said with a bitter face, “You’re all well-fed and don’t know the hunger of the starving. If I don’t get some money soon, I’ll starve to death.”

“There are still so many people at Dragon Tiger Mountain relying on me to support them.”

“And…”

Ye Qiu interrupted impatiently, “Stop whining in front of me.”

“If you’re really about to starve, I’ll help you out. As a friend, I’ll make sure you get three steamed buns a day.”

Three steamed buns…

Is that something a person would say?

Long Eyebrow Immortal was furious and huffed discontentedly, “If I’d known you lot were so heartless, I wouldn’t have bothered saving you. I should’ve let the Dragon Maiden kill you all.”

Hah!

Ye Wudi’s head snapped up. “Old man, you dare bring that up? Tired of living?”

The mention of this made Ye Wudi angry.

This old man had not only impersonated Ye Wushuang and scolded him but also forced him to kneel. He really wanted to slice Long Eyebrow Immortal with a single strike.

“If you don’t want to help, fine. Why get angry? Stingy,” Long Eyebrow Immortal grumbled.

Ye Qiu laughed, “Let’s just keep drinking!”

A while later, Ye Qiu asked, “Old Tang, is the Hades Palace facing some trouble again?”

“Trouble?” Tang Fei was taken aback and said, “There hasn’t been any trouble with the Hades Palace recently!”

“No trouble?” Ye Qiu asked, puzzled. “If there’s no trouble, why did the God of War go back?”

Since returning, Ye Qiu had heard that the God of War had already left, which struck him as odd.

When he and Ye Wudi went to rescue Xiao Jiu, he had told the God of War that he’d treat him upon their return, and the God of War had agreed. But unexpectedly, the God of War was nowhere to be found when they got back.

Tang Fei said, “The God of War only told me he had to go back for a meeting, then he left.”

Ye Qiu frowned. “What meeting requires the God of War to go back?”

“I’m not sure of the specifics,” Tang Fei muttered. “I haven’t heard of any important meetings scheduled recently.”

“Besides, even if there were an important meeting, Elder Tang would surely attend, but he’s still here in the Northern Territory.”

“I reckon the God of War probably has other matters to attend to.”

Ye Qiu asked, “When did the God of War leave?”

Tang Fei replied, “It was when I went to pick you up. He left on a private plane.”

Ye Qiu found this even stranger.

It almost sounded like the God of War was deliberately avoiding him.

Ye Qiu said, “Old Tang, please keep an eye on the God of War’s health when you get back.”

“I’m about to compete with the Korean Medical Saint Li Zhengxi, so I don’t have time to go to the capital to treat the God of War.”

“If his condition doesn’t improve or worsens, make sure to call me.”

Tang Fei nodded, “Alright.”

Just then, Tang Fei’s phone rang.

He answered and spoke briefly, then said to Ye Qiu, “I have something to deal with, so I won’t keep drinking with you. I’m off!”

“Go ahead!”

Once Tang Fei left, Ye Qiu asked Long Eyebrow Immortal, “What’s the deal with the sword talisman? Why haven’t I seen you use it before?”

Long Eyebrow Immortal laughed heartily, “Speaking of this, I have to thank Shuisheng.”

“That kid is truly a born saint, with incredible luck.”

“After we returned to Dragon Tiger Mountain from the Hundred Thousand Mountains, I took Shuisheng to the ancestral hall to pay respects to the founder. He found two sword talismans under a floor tile in the hall.”

Two?

Ye Qiu immediately asked, “Where’s the other sword talisman?”

“It’s naturally with this poor… Why are you asking?” Long Eyebrow Immortal suddenly realised something was off and looked at Ye Qiu warily.

Ye Qiu stretched out his hand, “Hand it over.”

“In your dreams!” Long Eyebrow Immortal said, “There were only two sword talismans in total. I already used one to save you lot, and I’m keeping the last one to save my life. There’s no way I’m giving it to you.”

“You really won’t give it?” Ye Qiu’s gaze turned cold.

Long Eyebrow Immortal was resolute, “Not giving!”

Clang!

Ye Wudi drew his Great Xia Dragon Sparrow and placed the blade against Long Eyebrow Immortal’s neck.

“What are you trying to do?” Long Eyebrow Immortal said angrily, “Ye Qiu, I’m telling you, even if you kill me, I won’t give you the sword talisman.”

“You’re my good friend; how could I bear to kill you?” Ye Qiu smiled faintly, swiftly striking to seal Long Eyebrow Immortal’s acupoints, then fished the sword talisman out of his pocket.

“Old man, why are you so stubborn? I asked nicely, and you wouldn’t give it. You forced me to take it.”

Ye Qiu changed his tone, “I won’t take the sword talisman for nothing. As repayment, I’ll get that hundred million from Xiao Jiu for you tomorrow.”

“Really?” Long Eyebrow Immortal’s face lit up with joy. “Actually, I was planning to give you the sword talisman anyway. As for that hundred million from Xiao Jiu, you absolutely have to get it for me.”

“Don’t worry. If he doesn’t pay, I’ll give you a hundred million myself.” Ye Qiu was so generous because he had witnessed the power of the sword talisman.

This talisman could even scare off the Dragon Maiden, so killing a master on the God List shouldn’t be a problem.

He planned to use this talisman during the decisive battle to take down a master from the Forbidden City.

Ye Qiu tucked away the sword talisman and unsealed Long Eyebrow Immortal’s acupoints.

Ye Wudi also sheathed his Great Xia Dragon Sparrow.

The three sat around the fire stove, drinking.

Long Eyebrow Immortal suddenly said, “Ye Qiu, you shouldn’t have gone to rescue Xiao Jiu.”

“Why not?” Ye Qiu asked.

“Because Xiao Jiu is about to die!”