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Miracle Doctor Chapter 821

Lost all his power?

Doesn’t that mean Shadow has become useless?

Ye Wudi’s eyes reddened.

Over the years, Shadow had been utterly loyal to the Ye family, yet he ended up in such a state.

Ye Qiu felt uneasy too.

In truth, Shadow’s loss of power was due to him; otherwise, Shadow wouldn’t be in this condition.

The atmosphere grew sombre.

Dragon Lady changed the subject, asking Ye Qiu, “What were those three sword energies you used to kill Miyamoto Musashi?”

Ye Qiu replied, “Those were sword talismans given to me by Master Longbrow.”

Sword talismans?

Ye Wudi glanced at Dragon Lady, wondering why the sword talismans Ye Qiu used today differed from the ones Master Longbrow used to scare her off in the Northern Territory.

Ye Wudi didn’t dare ask Ye Qiu directly, fearing Dragon Lady might react uncontrollably if she learned the truth.

Dragon Lady said, “So, last time in the Northern Territory, it was Master Longbrow pretending to be Ye Wushuang, using a sword talisman to drive me away?”

At this, Ye Qiu immediately looked to Ye Wudi for answers.

Third Uncle, how did Dragon Lady know?

Ye Wudi quickly denied, “Don’t look at me, I didn’t say anything.”

Ye Qiu found it odd, If Third Uncle didn’t tell her, who did?

“Your little schemes, Wudi would never tell me, I figured it out myself.”

Dragon Lady looked at Ye Qiu and said, “You devised this dragon-slaying plan to take down Miyamoto Musashi. If Ye Wushuang were still alive, wouldn’t he have helped you?”

“Besides, just now, none of us could stop Miyamoto Musashi, and he even displayed his nine true energies. If Ye Wushuang were alive, with his domineering nature, he would’ve shown up instantly and killed Miyamoto Musashi.”

“Yet, until now, Ye Wushuang hasn’t appeared.”

“This proves the person who appeared in the Northern Territory wasn’t Ye Wushuang at all.”

“The next day, I saw Master Longbrow at the guesthouse, and with a little thought, I guessed it was him impersonating Ye Wushuang.”

“The talismans of Dragon Tiger Mountain are truly powerful.”

Dragon Lady glared at Ye Qiu不满ly and asked, “Kid, since you had such powerful talismans, why didn’t you use them from the start? If you had, we wouldn’t have been injured, and Shadow wouldn’t have lost his power.”

Ye Qiu grimaced and explained, “How was I supposed to know the sword talisman’s power was this great?”

“Last time in the Northern Territory, you saw the sword talisman the old man used, It scared you off, but if you hadn’t retreated and fought to the death, that talisman couldn’t have killed you, right?”

Dragon Lady nodded, “I retreated not because I was intimidated by the talisman’s power, but because I feared Ye Wushuang.”

“If I had fought to the death, that talisman could only have injured me.”

“It wouldn’t have killed me.”

Ye Qiu said, “You saw the power of today’s sword energy, It’s clearly ten, even a hundred times stronger than the one Master Longbrow used last time.”

“When the old man gave me the sword talisman, he only told me how to use it, not how powerful it was.”

“Damn it, if I’d known the talisman’s power was this great, I wouldn’t have asked for your help, nor let Miyamoto Musashi linger so long.”

“Next time I see the old man, I’ll demand answers.”

Dragon Lady said, “Next time you see Master Longbrow, take me with you.”

Ye Wudi, puzzled, asked, “Why do you want to see Master Longbrow?”

Dragon Lady snorted, “That old man dared impersonate Ye Wushuang and scare me with a sword talisman, If I see him again, I’ll make him pay.”

“And you.”

Dragon Lady glared at Ye Wudi, saying, “You teamed up with that old man to deceive me, I’m not letting this go.”

Ye Wudi quietly asked, “So, what do you want?”

“What do I want? Good question.” Dragon Lady’s eyes gleamed wickedly as she said, “I want to make you limp out, leaning on the wall again.”

Damn, this woman is too domineering.

Ye Wudi’s face paled in fear.

Ye Qiu pretended not to hear, turning his head away.

“Enough, stop acting like some innocent man in front of me.” Seeing Ye Qiu’s reaction, Dragon Lady sneered, pointing at Qiushan Nange and Qianshan Xue, “Those two are your women, aren’t they?”

Er…

Ye Qiu looked embarrassed.

Ye Wudi, stunned, asked, “Ye Qiu, is she telling the truth? Those two women and you…”

Before Ye Wudi could finish, Dragon Lady’s eyes flashed, “What, jealous of him, wanting to enjoy multiple women too?”

“Fine, go chase any pretty girl you see.”

“If you can’t win her, I’ll help you.”

Seeing the murderous glint in Dragon Lady’s eyes, Ye Wudi forced a smile, “You misunderstood, my heart is only for you, no one else.”

“Hmph, that’s more like it.”

A while later.

Shadow’s complexion regained some colour, and he could speak, smiling, “Ye Qiu, well done.”

Ye Qiu apologised, “Senior, I’m sorry, I dragged you into this.”

Shadow smiled faintly, “Ye Qiu, no need to blame yourself.”

“Miyamoto Musashi cultivated nine true energies, I’m lucky to still be alive.”

“Besides, this setback won’t break me.”

“Wen Wang was imprisoned and wrote the Book of Changes, Confucius faced hardship and authored the Spring and Autumn Annals, Qu Yuan, exiled, composed the Li Sao, Zuoqiu, blind, created the Guoyu, Sunzi, crippled, compiled the Art of War, Lü Buwei, banished to Shu, left the Lüshi Chunqiu.”

“And Sima Qian, castrated, wrote the monumental Records of the Grand Historian, Su Wu herded sheep for nineteen years and returned home, Goujian slept on brushwood and tasted gall, leading three thousand Yue soldiers to conquer Wu.”

“If the ancients faced such setbacks, how can I let this small matter discourage me?”

“Who knows, maybe one day I’ll have a fortunate encounter and cultivate my martial arts again.”

“Even if I remain useless for life, the Ye family has power and wealth, they can support me, right?”

Shadow smiled broadly, utterly carefree, showing no despair over his lost power.

Indeed, as Shadow said, today’s outcome was already a blessing.

At least, everyone was still alive.

Ye Wudi said, “Shadow, rest assured, the Ye family will care for you for life, When you pass, I’ll honour you as a son, seeing you off.”

Shadow cursed, “Damn, I’m not dead yet, and you’re cursing me?”

“No, I meant…”

“Alright, I know what you mean, no need to explain.”

Ye Qiu still felt guilty, saying, “Senior, don’t worry, I’ll find a way to restore your power.”

“Ye Qiu, don’t trouble yourself over me, Focus on your training to face those old monsters in the Forbidden City.”

Shadow said, “I have a feeling, this final battle is coming soon.”

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Ye Qiu felt heavy-hearted; he too sensed that the decisive battle with the Forbidden City was approaching.

He had to seize the moment and quickly enhance his cultivation.

Otherwise, when those old monsters from the Forbidden City emerged, he’d be at their mercy.

Shadow continued, “If you hadn’t had the sword talisman, even with all our strength today, we couldn’t have killed Miyamoto Musashi, and he might’ve killed us instead.”

“Let me tell you, over twenty years ago, Dragon One’s cultivation was already on par with Miyamoto Musashi’s now.”

“Imagine how terrifying Dragon One’s cultivation must be after twenty years.”

“Besides Dragon One, there are a few other old fellows.”

“Those old fellows aren’t much weaker than Dragon One, and after years in seclusion, they’ve likely cultivated nine true energies too.”

“Ye Qiu, time is running out, you need to push harder.”

Ye Qiu nodded, “Senior, don’t worry, I’ll train diligently.”

“Mm,” Shadow grunted, falling silent.

“Ye Qiu, we’re heading back to Huaguo now, what about you?” Ye Wudi asked, “Are you coming with us?”

Ye Qiu shook his head, “I’m not going back yet, I have some things to handle.”

Ye Wudi glanced at Qianshan Xue and Qiushan Nange, saying, “Ye Qiu, I shouldn’t meddle in your personal affairs, but you must stay focused and not let romantic entanglements affect the battle ahead.”

“Got it, Third Uncle, and here’s some good news.” Ye Qiu whispered a few words in Ye Wudi’s ear.

After hearing it, Ye Wudi looked at Qianshan Xue in the distance and asked, “Is that true?”

Ye Qiu nodded, “True.”

“Father will be thrilled to hear this,” Ye Wudi smiled, then asked Dragon Lady, “Where are you going?”

Dragon Lady replied, “I’m returning to Brahman.”

Ye Wudi’s eyes widened, “To hell with Brahman, come back to Huaguo with me.”

Dragon Lady looked puzzled, “What for?”

“I’m taking you to meet my father,” Ye Wudi said.

Dragon Lady’s face lit up with a smile, then she said earnestly, “Wudi, your heart is enough.”

“I won’t go to Huaguo this time, I need to return to Brahman and enter seclusion for a while.”

“When you face your enemies later, I’ll be there to lend a hand.”

With that, Dragon Lady stepped forward, wrapped her arms around Ye Wudi’s neck, and kissed him fiercely on the face in front of everyone.

“Darling, see you.”

Dragon Lady waved and drifted away.

“That damn woman, daring to defy me, hmph, next time we meet, I won’t let her off,” Ye Wudi growled.

Ye Qiu laughed, “Third Uncle, don’t brag, when you see Third Aunt again, you’ll be the one limping out.”

“Shut up,” Ye Wudi glared at Ye Qiu, then helped Shadow up, “Let’s go.”

Soon, they left the place.

Ye Qiu watched their retreating figures, silently vowing to find a way to restore Shadow’s power.

“Why didn’t you go with them?”

Suddenly, Qiushan Nange’s voice came from behind.

Ye Qiu turned and saw Qianshan Xue hadn’t followed, only Qiushan Nange was there, “I want to spend time with you.”

“Don’t talk nonsense,” Qiushan Nange’s cheeks flushed, “You want to be with Little Xue, don’t you?”

Ye Qiu grinned, “I want to be with you too.”

Qiushan Nange, shy and annoyed, whispered, “I told you not to talk nonsense, if you keep it up, I’ll ignore you forever.”

“Ignore me? Could you bear it?” Ye Qiu asked, “When are you going to have one for me too?”

“No decency, I’m done with you,” Qiushan Nange stormed off, embarrassed.

Ye Qiu chuckled and walked to Qianshan Xue, saying, “Didn’t I tell you to stay as far away as possible? Why did you come here?”

“I was worried about you,” Qianshan Xue’s face was cold, but her tone was full of concern.

Ye Qiu’s heart warmed, he took her hand and apologised, “Sorry for worrying you.”

“As long as you’re okay,” Qianshan Xue said, then asked, “When are you going back to Huaguo?”

Ye Qiu glanced at her belly, “I plan to stay in Dadong to spend time with you and the child.”

Qianshan Xue beamed, “Really?”

“Really,” Ye Qiu said, “But I can only stay in Dadong for three days at most.”

Qianshan Xue knew Ye Qiu was busy and smiled, “Three days is enough, shall we return to Mizuki Sect?”

“Sure,” Ye Qiu nodded.

“Wait!” Qiushan Nange suddenly pointed at Miyamoto Musashi’s body, “What about him?”

Ye Qiu said, “Leave him here, someone will collect his body.”

Qiushan Nange frowned, “Miyamoto Musashi was Dadong’s Martial God, isn’t it wrong to leave his body here?”

“Nothing wrong with it, that old guy was no good,” Ye Qiu said.

Qianshan Xue chimed in, “I think Ye Qiu’s right.”

“Though Miyamoto Musashi was Dadong’s Martial God, he had none of a Martial God’s honour.”

“If he hadn’t died today, it wouldn’t be long before our Mizuki Sect was wiped out by him.”

“Master, don’t bother.”

“The Amaterasu Shrine still has people, they’ll come for his body.”

Qiushan Nange said, “I’m still worried about something.”

“Miyamoto Musashi was Dadong’s Martial God, his death will be earth-shattering news.”

“Besides Miyamoto Musashi, Dadong’s martial world has another master not much weaker than him, Master Yanci of Jiguang Temple.”

“Master Yanci was close to Miyamoto Musashi, I’m worried his death will alert Yanci.”

“If Master Yanci investigates the killer, we might be in trouble.”

“I think it’s better to dispose of Miyamoto Musashi’s body,” Qiushan Nange said.

Ye Qiu smiled, “I hate trouble, so let’s do as you say!”

He took out a porcelain bottle and sprinkled some powder on Miyamoto Musashi’s body.

Soon, a sizzling sound came from the body, like acid corroding, with white smoke rising.

Five minutes later.

Miyamoto Musashi’s body melted into a puddle of thick liquid.

As for the broken Amaterasu Flowing Cloud blade, Ye Qiu buried it in a pit.

After finishing, the three left for Mizuki Sect.

…

Night.

Mizuki Sect.

Deep in the quiet night.

Since Ye Qiu had a room to himself, he couldn’t sleep, so he slipped into Qianshan Xue’s room.

The room was dark, no lights, but it didn’t hinder Ye Qiu’s vision.

Entering, he saw a figure on the tatami and smirked, “Little Xue, I’m here…”

Swoosh!

Ye Qiu slipped under the covers, embracing a soft body from behind, but the person on the bed resisted fiercely.

“Don’t scream, it’s me.”

Ye Qiu kissed her, but after a couple of kisses, something felt off, He turned his head to look.

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Ye Qiu’s head spun.

This was a huge misunderstanding.

Qiushan Nange’s eyes glared at Ye Qiu, her face flushed, “Let me go.”

Ye Qiu didn’t release her, asking, “Where’s Little Xue?”

Qiushan Nange said, “Little Xue is bathing in my room.”

Ye Qiu found it odd, “Doesn’t her room have a bathroom?”

“The water pipe in this room is broken,” Qiushan Nange said again, “Let me go.”

Ye Qiu still didn’t let go, asking, “Why are you in Little Xue’s room?”

Qiushan Nange replied, “I came to talk to Little Xue.”

So that’s it.

Ye Qiu glanced at Qiushan Nange, her eyes sparkling like gems in the dark.

She wore a purple undergarment, revealing swathes of fair skin, stirring the imagination.

Most captivating was the mature charm in her expression, a fatal attraction for a man of Ye Qiu’s age.

Ye Qiu couldn’t help but stare.

Seeing him gawk, Qiushan Nange, somewhat annoyed, whispered sharply, “What are you looking at?”

“You,” Ye Qiu said instinctively, “Nange, you’re so beautiful.”

Swish.

Qiushan Nange’s ears turned red, though deeply shy, she felt a secret joy.

“Ye Qiu, leave now, or it’ll be trouble if Little Xue sees us like this,” Qiushan Nange urged.

“Didn’t you say Little Xue is bathing? She won’t be back so soon, I’ll stay with you a bit.”

With that, Ye Qiu wrapped his arm around Qiushan Nange’s waist and lay beside her.

Qiushan Nange, shy and anxious, pushed him, “Get out…”

Before she could finish.

Her mouth was sealed.

“Mmm…”

Qiushan Nange resisted at first, but soon melted into Ye Qiu’s forceful kiss, gradually enjoying it, even responding.

After a while.

Both gasping for breath, Ye Qiu started to tease further.

Soon, Qiushan Nange’s undergarment loosened, her face glowing red in the dark, her watery eyes shimmering.

A feast for the eyes.

Ye Qiu felt a surge of desire, rolled over, and pinned Qiushan Nange down.

“Don’t do this,” Qiushan Nange resisted again.

Ye Qiu paused, gazing into her eyes, “When I got your call, I was worried sick.”

“I feared I’d never see you or Little Xue again.”

“So I rushed here without stopping.”

“Thankfully, it turned out fine.”

“You know, in the Yoshida family’s secret room, seeing you bullied, my heart nearly broke.”

“Nange, I swear, I’ll never let you be harmed again.”

“Because I like you.”

A master of emotions once said, even the coldest woman will fall to a man’s sweet words.

Sure enough.

Qiushan Nange’s heart warmed, her arms looped around Ye Qiu’s neck, and she kissed him willingly.

They held each other close.

The room heated up fast.

After a while.

Just as Ye Qiu was about to cross the line, Qiushan Nange stopped him.

Ye Qiu ignored her, brushing her hand away, but unexpectedly, Qiushan Nange began to sob softly.

Helpless, Ye Qiu stopped.

“What’s wrong, why are you crying?” Ye Qiu asked.

Qiushan Nange said, “Ye Qiu, not like this, I can’t face Little Xue. I’m not ready, give me some time, okay?”

Ye Qiu knew if he forced it, he could have Qiushan Nange.

But taking her this way wasn’t what he wanted.

He wanted every woman he loved to give herself willingly, without reservations.

Ye Qiu sighed, pulled Qiushan Nange into his arms, and said softly, “Nange, you know my feelings, no matter how long it takes for you to fully accept me, I’ll wait.”

Qiushan Nange wrapped her arms around Ye Qiu’s neck, pressing her cheek to his, “Ye Qiu, thank you for understanding.”

“Go back now.”

“If Little Xue comes and sees us together, it’ll be bad.”

“Alright, I’ll go, sleep early.” Ye Qiu kissed Qiushan Nange’s forehead, hopped off the tatami, and headed for the door.

Just at the door.

“Swoosh~”

Ye Qiu spun back, darting into the covers again.

“Why are you back?” Qiushan Nange barely spoke when footsteps sounded outside.

Oh no, Little Xue’s back.

Even as a sect master, Qiushan Nange panicked, urgently asking Ye Qiu, “What do we do now?”

“How about letting Little Xue see us?” Ye Qiu suggested.

“No way,” Qiushan Nange said, “If Little Xue sees, how can I face her? I’d rather die.”

Ye Qiu said, “Say you love me, and I’ll figure [fix] think of a way.”

Qiushan Nange glared at Ye Qiu, “At a time like this, you’re still joking, think of something.”

“Say you love me.”

“Think of something…”

“Say you love me.”

“I love you! Happy now?” Qiushan Nange said, shy and flustered.

“Call me husband,” Ye Qiu added.

At that moment, Qianshan Xue reached the door, about to push it open, and Qiushan Nange, blushing, whispered like a mosquito, “Husband~”

“That’s more like it.” Ye Qiu chuckled, sneaking a touch at Qiushan Nange’s waist.

Creak—

The door opened.

Just then, Ye Qiu drew an invisibility charm and slipped out as Qianshan Xue entered.

Qianshan Xue didn’t notice, entering and turning on the light.

Instantly, the room was brightly lit.

Seeing Qiushan Nange on the tatami, Qianshan Xue asked, “Master, it’s chilly, why aren’t you under the covers?”

“It’s fine, I’m a martial artist, I don’t mind the cold,” Qiushan Nange said.

Noticing Qiushan Nange’s flushed face, Qianshan Xue asked, “Master, are you unwell? Your face is so red.”

Qiushan Nange’s heart raced, but she stayed calm, “I had a slight issue while training, but it’s no big deal.”

Qianshan Xue nodded, poured a glass of water for Qiushan Nange, and sat beside her, “Master, I noticed this time, you seem different around Ye Qiu.”

“How so?” Qiushan Nange asked, feigning calm.

Qianshan Xue said, “I feel like you might like him.”

Qiushan Nange’s heart skipped a beat, nearly dropping the glass, but Qianshan Xue’s next words sent her heart into chaos.

“Master, do you like Ye Qiu?”

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Ye Qiu hadn’t gone far when he overheard Qian Shanxue asking Qiu Shan Nange this question from outside, and he couldn’t help but pause his steps.

He wanted to hear how Qiu Shan Nange would respond.

Seeing Qian Shanxue’s eyes fixed on her, Qiu Shan Nange realised Qian Shanxue was testing her. To be honest, she felt quite guilty.

What should she do?

Qian Shanxue furrowed her brows, a plan forming in her mind. She put on a stern face and scolded, “Xiaoxue, don’t talk nonsense!”

Qian Shanxue giggled and said, “Master, I was just teasing you. Don’t be angry. But speaking of which, Master, if you do like Ye Qiu, I wouldn’t mind.”

Qiu Shan Nange was stunned. “Xiaoxue, is that your true feeling?”

Qian Shanxue replied, “Master, you don’t know this, but that scoundrel Ye Qiu has more than just me in his heart. He has several other women back in Huaguo.”

“That’s exactly why I didn’t want to tell him about my pregnancy.”

“I wanted him to regret it for the rest of his life.”

“Who would’ve thought, when we were captured by Yoshida Shuuichi, Ye Qiu risked everything, crossing oceans to save me, and nearly died at the hands of Miyamoto Musashi.”

“That’s when I realised Ye Qiu truly cares for me. I no longer hold any resentment towards him. Even knowing he has other women and that I’d have no formal status with him, I don’t care.”

Qiu Shan Nange hugged Qian Shanxue and sighed, “Xiaoxue, you’ve been wronged.”

“I’m not wronged,” Qian Shanxue said. “Finding someone you love is a joyful thing.”

“Master, I also hope you can soon find someone you love.”

“It’d be great if that person was Ye Qiu, then we could be sisters.”

*Thump!*

Qiu Shan Nange flicked Qian Shanxue’s forehead and chided playfully, “If you keep talking nonsense, I’ll really hit you.”

“Alright, alright, I’ll stop,” Qian Shanxue suddenly said. “Master, there’s something I’d like to discuss with you.”

“What is it?” Qiu Shan Nange asked.

“I’m planning to take Ye Qiu to the back mountain tomorrow,” Qian Shanxue said, sneaking a glance at Qiu Shan Nange, worried she might disapprove. She explained, “I know the back mountain is the forbidden area of our Shuiyue Sect, and no one except the sect leaders is allowed to enter.”

“But I still want to take Ye Qiu there.”

“Ye Qiu’s great enemy is still out there, and I want to lend him a hand.”

“I’m doing this for Ye Qiu, but also for the child in my womb. I don’t want my child to be born without a father.”

“Master, I hope you’ll…”

Before Qian Shanxue could finish, Qiu Shan Nange said, “Alright, I agree.”

“Really?”

Qian Shanxue was overjoyed. “Master, you really agree?”

Qiu Shan Nange said, “Ye Qiu saved us this time, which is as good as saving the Shuiyue Sect. If we had died, the sect would surely have perished.”

“Take him to the back mountain tomorrow.”

“Consider it my repayment for his life-saving grace.”

Qian Shanxue said gratefully, “Thank you, Master.”

Seeing Qian Shanxue’s joyful expression, Qiu Shan Nange sighed inwardly. Silly child, your Master was actually planning to discuss this with you, but you brought it up first.

“It’s getting late. You should rest. I’m going back to my room.”

Qiu Shan Nange stood to leave.

But Qian Shanxue grabbed her sleeve.

“Master, why don’t you sleep in my room? I’ll go out for a bit,” Qian Shanxue said.

“It’s so late, where are you going?” Qiu Shan Nange asked, then smiled. “You want to find Ye Qiu, don’t you?”

Qian Shanxue didn’t deny it and said, “I want to check on him.”

“Go ahead.”

As Qian Shanxue left, Qiu Shan Nange added, “Xiaoxue, you’re pregnant, so be careful.”

“I know,” Qian Shanxue replied, her face flushing as she hurriedly left the room.

…

Ye Qiu rushed back to his room, lay on the bed, and pretended to sleep.

Soon after, he heard footsteps outside. The door was pushed open, and a fragrant breeze wafted in.

Ye Qiu kept pretending to sleep, even letting out soft snores.

Then he heard soft, rustling sounds, unsure of what Qian Shanxue was doing.

About two minutes later, the blanket was gently lifted, and a warm body slipped into his arms.

Ye Qiu was stunned. Since when had Xiaoxue become so bold?

And she wasn’t even wearing…

“Stop pretending. I know you’re awake,” Qian Shanxue said, pinching Ye Qiu’s waist.

*Hiss,*

Ye Qiu gasped in pain, opened his eyes, and asked, “How did you know I was awake?”

“With your cultivation, there’s no way you wouldn’t notice me coming in,” Qian Shanxue said softly. “Are you still upset with me?”

Ye Qiu knew she was referring to the child.

“I’m not upset. If anything, I’m the one who’s at fault,” Ye Qiu said, holding Qian Shanxue. “If I’d known you were pregnant and in danger, I should’ve stayed by your side to care for and protect you.”

“It’s not your fault. I didn’t tell you about the child,” Qian Shanxue said. “Are you willing to take me to Huaguo to meet your family?”

Ye Qiu shook his head.

Qian Shanxue’s face immediately fell.

Ye Qiu explained, “Miyamoto Musashi is dead, and Yoshida Shuuichi is dead. Right now, staying in Dadong is safer for you than going to Huaguo.”

“If you come with me to Huaguo, my enemies will notice you. They won’t spare you, nor the child in your womb.”

“Xiaoxue, once I’ve dealt with my enemies, I’ll take you to Huaguo to meet my family.”

After hearing Ye Qiu’s explanation, Qian Shanxue asked worriedly, “Will your family accept me? I’m from Dadong, and there’s a longstanding feud between Dadong and Huaguo. I’m worried…”

“No need to worry. The grudges of the past have nothing to do with you. Besides, my family is very open-minded. When my mother meets you, she’ll definitely like you.”

Ye Qiu added, “My mother has always wanted to hold a grandchild. If she finds out you’re pregnant, she’ll probably be grinning from ear to ear.”

The gloom on Qian Shanxue’s face finally lifted, and she smiled. “Am I a bit different from before?”

“Yes,” Ye Qiu nodded.

The old Qian Shanxue always had a cold demeanor, giving off an untouchable, sacred aura. But now, she was much gentler, like the girl next door.

“Maybe it’s because of the pregnancy. My mindset has changed a lot,” Qian Shanxue said. “It’s been so long. Did you miss me?”

“I did.”

“How much?”

Ye Qiu said, “I couldn’t eat or drink, thinking of you day and night, wanting to meld you into my very being.”

Qian Shanxue burst out laughing. “You always know how to sweet-talk me.”

Ye Qiu said seriously, “Every word I say comes from the heart.”

“Really?” Qian Shanxue looked at Ye Qiu, her hand gently caressing his shoulder. She kissed his cheek, letting out soft, sweet murmurs, filled with tender affection.

Ye Qiu, stirred by her teasing, couldn’t hold back any longer. He rolled over, pinning Qian Shanxue beneath him.

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That night, Ye Qiu slept soundly.

For so long, his nerves had been on edge, and it was rare for him to feel as relaxed as he did tonight.

The next day, at eight in the morning, when Ye Qiu opened his eyes, he saw Qian Shanxue sitting by the bed, her hands cupping her cheeks, staring at him intently.

“Why didn’t you wake me earlier?” Ye Qiu asked.

Qian Shanxue smiled, “You were sleeping so peacefully, I couldn’t bear to disturb you.”

Ye Qiu sat up, ready to get dressed.

“Don’t move, let me help.”

Qian Shanxue stood, gently assisting Ye Qiu with his clothes.

Ye Qiu felt a wave of emotion. In some films, his understanding of Dadong women boiled down to one word—gentle.

Seeing Qian Shanxue’s actions now, he was deeply moved. He never imagined that one day, Dadong’s goddess would treat him so tenderly, like a wife.

Ye Qiu suddenly chuckled.

“What are you laughing at?” Qian Shanxue asked, puzzled.

Ye Qiu said, “I was thinking, if the people of Dadong knew their national goddess was treating a man so gently, would they drown me in their spit?”

Qian Shanxue replied seriously, “They wouldn’t drown you in spit. They’d probably just chop you with knives.”

Ye Qiu burst into laughter.

After Qian Shanxue helped him dress, she reached for his shoes, but Ye Qiu stopped her.

“You’re pregnant, bending down is risky. I’ll do it myself,” Ye Qiu said.

“Then I’ll prepare your toiletries,” Qian Shanxue said, heading to the bathroom.

When Ye Qiu entered the bathroom, he found facial wash, a towel, a razor, a glass of purified water, and a toothbrush with toothpaste already applied.

Ye Qiu was touched.

Among his lovers, only Qian Shanxue was this meticulous.

Of course, this was tied to Dadong’s culture.

In Dadong, men were traditionally dominant, influenced by patriarchal ideas. Men were only responsible for earning money, leaving everything else to women.

Women, besides housework, were expected to devotedly serve their husbands.

This was why many wanted to marry Dadong women.

After washing up, Qian Shanxue said softly, “The air outside is fresh. Go for some morning exercise, and I’ll make breakfast.”

Ye Qiu took her hand, saying, “You’re pregnant. Let me handle the cooking.”

Seeing Ye Qiu’s thoughtfulness, Qian Shanxue’s heart felt as sweet as honey. She said, “Let me do it. In Dadong, cooking is a woman’s job.”

Ye Qiu insisted, “Listen to me. Today, I’ll cook you some egg noodles and let you taste my skills.”

Seeing his determination, Qian Shanxue smiled, “Alright, I’ll keep you company.”

Hand in hand, they were about to leave when—

*Knock, knock,*

A knock came at the door, followed by Qiu Shan Nange’s voice, “Xiaoxue, are you up?”

Qian Shanxue opened the door, asking, “Master, why are you here?”

“Xiaoxue, I’ve made breakfast. Come with me,” Qiu Shan Nange said, turning to leave.

Qian Shanxue was momentarily stunned.

In her memory, Qiu Shan Nange hadn’t cooked in a decade. Had the sun risen in the west today?

“What’s wrong?” Ye Qiu asked, noticing her daze.

“Nothing,” Qian Shanxue shook her head, leading Ye Qiu to the dining room.

Dadong breakfasts were light. Ye Qiu took a few bites, found it tasty, and ate with relish.

Qiu Shan Nange sat nearby, occasionally stealing glances at Ye Qiu. Unable to hold back, she asked, “Is it good?”

“Delicious,” Ye Qiu replied. “Nange, did you make this yourself?”

“Yes,” Qiu Shan Nange nodded.

Ye Qiu found it odd, saying, “Doesn’t the Shuiyue Sect have disciples and servants? Why did you need to cook?”

*All for you,*

Qiu Shan Nange muttered to herself, then asked, “Does it suit your taste?”

“Yes,” Ye Qiu praised, “It’s really good, fantastic.”

Qiu Shan Nange’s face bloomed into a radiant smile.

After breakfast, Qian Shanxue led Ye Qiu to a pavilion.

Inside was a hot spring, steaming under the sunlight, its mist rising like clouds, resembling a celestial pool.

“This is the Serenity Spring,” Qian Shanxue said. “No matter the season, the water stays warm. In the past, only the sect leader of Shuiyue Sect could bathe here.”

“Ye Qiu, take a bath here, and later, I’ll take you somewhere.”

Qian Shanxue helped Ye Qiu undress and let him soak.

As Ye Qiu entered the warm water, his body felt enveloped in warmth, and his mind inexplicably calmed.

This spring was truly remarkable.

Qiu Shan Nange pointed to a wooden bench by the spring, saying, “Your clothes are ready there. Change into them after your bath.”

“Alright,” Ye Qiu said, then added, “Xiaoxue, why don’t you join me for a soak?”

“No, I need to prepare some things. Enjoy your bath, and I’ll see you later.”

Qian Shanxue kissed Ye Qiu’s cheek and turned to leave.

“Wait,” Ye Qiu called out, asking, “Xiaoxue, you said only the sect leader could bathe here before. So, you’ve soaked here too?”

“Of course, and so has my Master. Why, is there a problem?” Qian Shanxue asked, confused.

“No problem, go ahead,” Ye Qiu said, lying back in the water, chuckling to himself.

Didn’t that mean he was indirectly sharing a “lovers’ bath” with Qian Shanxue and Qiu Shan Nange?

Half an hour later, Ye Qiu emerged, dried off, and changed into the prepared clothes.

A short while later, Qian Shanxue and Qiu Shan Nange arrived.

Both women had changed, now dressed in white gowns, holding long swords, looking very formal.

“Xiaoxue, what’s this about?” Ye Qiu asked, puzzled.

Qian Shanxue smiled slightly, saying, “Ye Qiu, Master and I are taking you somewhere.”

“Where?” Ye Qiu asked.

“You’ll see soon,” Qiu Shan Nange said mysteriously.

Ye Qiu followed the two women along a stone path lined with flowers and greenery, eventually reaching the back mountain.

The view was vast and picturesque.

The back mountain of Shuiyue Sect resembled an ancient folding fan hanging upside down, with bare peaks as the ribs and lush forests as the surface, grand and magnificent, exuding a profound, timeless aura.

Ye Qiu noticed that upon entering the back mountain, Qian Shanxue and Qiu Shan Nange’s expressions grew solemn.

“Ye Qiu, the back mountain is the forbidden area of our Shuiyue Sect,” Qiu Shan Nange said. “Aside from past sect leaders, no one else is permitted here.”

“You are the first outsider to enter. Remember, no loud noises or uncivilised behaviour.”

Qiu Shan Nange instructed.

Ye Qiu’s curiosity deepened. Why were they bringing him to the sect’s forbidden area?

They walked further, stopping at the edge of a cliff.

One side of the cliff was a sheer rock face, covered in carved sword techniques, some faded by time.

Ye Qiu immediately sensed the place’s significance and asked Qian Shanxue, “What is this place?”

With a solemn expression tinged with reverence, Qian Shanxue replied, “This is the Sword Saint’s Enlightenment Ground!”

Miracle Doctor Chapter 826

The Place Where the Sword Saint Attained Enlightenment!

Upon hearing these words, Ye Qiu’s heart jolted, and he asked, “Has the Water Moon Sect ever produced a Sword Saint?”

Qian Shanxue shook her head, “Never.”

Ye Qiu’s eyes revealed confusion.

Qiu Shan Nange explained, “In the history of our Great East, there have been two Sword Saints.”

“The first was the Upper Spring Sword Saint.”

“The Upper Spring Sword Saint was a great military strategist of the Great East’s Warring States period. In his early years, he studied various martial arts and all kinds of sword techniques. Later, he taught military strategy to the imperial family and was bestowed the title of ‘World’s Greatest’ Sword Saint.”

“As for the second Sword Saint, that was the Tsukahara Sword Saint.”

When Qiu Shan Nange mentioned the Tsukahara Sword Saint, her eyes shone with admiration, and she said, “The Tsukahara Sword Saint was the strongest swordsman of the Warring States period, undefeated throughout his life.”

“Historical records state that he fought in thirty-seven major battles, killed two hundred and twelve enemies, and engaged in nineteen sword duels, never once sustaining an injury.”

“The Tsukahara Sword Saint’s swordsmanship was supreme, almost without rival. Even the Upper Spring Sword Saint had received guidance from the Tsukahara Sword Saint.”

“He was a legendary figure, with many disciples, some of whom later founded their own sects, becoming grandmasters of their generation.”

“The founder of our Water Moon Sect was once a maidservant of the Tsukahara Sword Saint.”

At this point, Qiu Shan Nange pointed to the cliff’s edge and said to Ye Qiu, “Look there.”

Ye Qiu looked up and saw seven steps on the cliff’s edge.

The steps were built from massive bluestone, and at the top of the steps was a square stone.

Qiu Shan Nange said, “That place is where the Tsukahara Sword Saint once attained enlightenment, later called the Enlightenment Platform by posterity.”

“The Water Moon Sect’s records state that back then, the Tsukahara Sword Saint sat cross-legged on that square stone for seven days and seven nights.”

“Whether it was wind, rain, or mosquito bites, the Tsukahara Sword Saint never moved an inch.”

“On the eighth day, the Tsukahara Sword Saint suddenly opened his eyes, releasing a tremendous sword aura from his body.”

“At the same time, a divine sword traversed ten thousand miles of sky and landed before the Tsukahara Sword Saint.”

“It is said that the sword light was tens of thousands of zhang long, and when it streaked across the sky, everyone in the Great East saw it.”

“Later, people said that the Tsukahara Sword Saint had comprehended a supreme sword technique, catching the attention of the heavens, which deliberately sent him a divine sword to aid his invincibility in the world.”

Ye Qiu pursed his lips.

He didn’t believe it at all.

Such stories were typically fabricated by predecessors to highlight their extraordinary nature.

In China, there were plenty of such tales, especially about the births of emperors, almost always accompanied by celestial omens.

For example,

During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Emperor Wu of Liang, Xiao Yan, was born after his mother dreamed of holding the sun, soon becoming pregnant with him. At birth, his right hand bore the character “Wu” (martial).

When Emperor Wen of Sui, Yang Jian, was born, the room filled with purple qi, and a nun arrived, saying this child was extraordinary and offered to care for him. His mother, holding him, suddenly saw horns sprout on Yang Jian’s head and scales cover his body, startling her so much she dropped him. The nun said the child was frightened, so his conquest of the world would be delayed. Yang Jian ascended the throne at forty-eight, and at birth, his hand bore the character “Wang” (king).

As for Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty, it’s said that after she became emperor, during a winter garden tour, she found bare landscapes disappointing. Angered, she decreed that all flowers in Luoyang must bloom the next day. Under her imperial might, the flowers of Luoyang indeed bloomed the following day, leading the world to believe Wu Zetian was the true dragon emperor.

And Song Taizu, Zhao Kuangyin, at birth, a red light illuminated the room, like cracking furnace coals with sparks flying, and his body emitted a strange fragrance that lingered, even more remarkable than the Fragrant Consort.

Beyond these, the Four Great Classical Novels are filled with tales of celestial omens.

Before Sun Jian’s birth, his ancestral grave emitted five-colored light shooting into the sky; when Wei Wen Emperor Cao Pi was born, a blue cloud, shaped like a carriage canopy, hovered over him all day…

Such examples are countless.

Ye Qiu knew these were methods used by feudal rulers to consolidate power. In modern times, even an uneducated fool wouldn’t believe them.

Qiu Shan Nange seemed to sense Ye Qiu’s disbelief and said, “As for whether the divine sword crossing the sky is true or false, no one knows anymore, but what’s certain is that the Tsukahara Sword Saint did comprehend an extremely powerful sword technique here.”

“The founder of our Water Moon Sect was a young maidservant by the Tsukahara Sword Saint’s side. When the Sword Saint attained enlightenment here, our founder was by his side.”

“The Tsukahara Sword Saint realized an exceptionally profound sword technique, and our founder benefited greatly. In just three years, she went from a maidservant with no martial skills to a top-tier expert renowned in the Great East, founding the Water Moon Sect.”

“This place is a forbidden area of the Water Moon Sect.”

“Except for the sect leaders of each generation, no one else is allowed to come here. The reasons Xue and I brought you here are several.”

“First, you saved both Xue and me, and we must repay your kindness.”

“Second, because of your special relationship with Xue.”

At these words, Ye Qiu winked at Qiu Shan Nange, as if to say, “Don’t I have a special relationship with you too?”

Qiu Shan Nange’s face flushed slightly, pretending not to notice, and continued, “The third reason is that I heard from Xue that you have a formidable enemy yet to be defeated. Bringing you here is in hopes that you can comprehend something to further your cultivation.”

Ye Qiu asked, “What should I do next?”

Qian Shanxue pointed at the Enlightenment Platform and said, “Those seven steps each bear the sword intent left by the Tsukahara Sword Saint.”

Ye Qiu was shocked.

The Tsukahara Sword Saint was from the Great East’s Warring States period, and his sword intent still remained?

The Great East’s Warring States period was equivalent to China’s Ming Dynasty, even so, that was several hundred years ago.

If the sword intent truly persisted, how powerful was the Tsukahara Sword Saint’s cultivation back then?

Qian Shanxue added, “If you can step onto the seventh step, you can sit and meditate on the Enlightenment Platform to comprehend.”

“Because the sword intent’s pressure on the steps is very strong, stepping onto the seventh step is extremely difficult.”

“However, even if you can’t reach the seventh step, I believe you’ll still gain something.”

Ye Qiu asked, “Xue, have you and your master stepped onto the seventh step?”

Qian Shanxue shook her head, “I’m ashamed to say, both Master and I have only reached the third step.”

What?

Ye Qiu was utterly shocked.

Qian Shanxue and Qiu Shan Nange’s martial cultivation was definitely not weak, especially Qiu Shan Nange, one of the Great East’s three martial grandmasters, yet she had only reached the third step. This was too unbelievable, wasn’t it?

“Ye Qiu, give it a try!” Qiu Shan Nange said.

“Mm.” Ye Qiu nodded and walked toward the Enlightenment Platform.

He was a bit curious—how many steps could he reach?

Miracle Doctor Chapter 827

Ye Qiu stood before the Enlightenment Platform, pausing to stare at the seven steps for a while.

He noticed that although each step was covered with countless sword marks, he didn’t sense any sword intent.

“Xue said each step holds the sword intent left by the Tsukahara Sword Saint, so why can’t I see it?”

Feeling puzzled, Ye Qiu took a step forward and set foot on the first step.

As soon as his feet landed, a sudden “zheng” sounded, and a sword’s cry rang out.

A tremendous sword intent abruptly emerged on the step.

Ye Qiu felt as if he were standing in a forest of swords. Looking down, he saw countless sword intents appearing on the step.

However, these sword energies posed no threat to Ye Qiu.

Thud!

Ye Qiu stomped down hard, and the sword intent instantly shattered.

Seeing this, Qian Shanxue and Qiu Shan Nange were both shocked.

“Master, Ye Qiu suppressed the Tsukahara Sword Saint’s sword intent.”

“This kid is really bold.”

“Master, will there be any problems?”

“I don’t know, let’s watch and see.”

Neither Qian Shanxue nor Qiu Shan Nange had ever encountered such a situation.

In the past, when they stepped on the steps, they would carefully sense the sword intent, and it would gradually dissipate on its own.

But Ye Qiu? He directly crushed the sword intent with one stomp.

This was the sword intent left by the Tsukahara Sword Saint, and Ye Qiu’s action was tantamount to provocation. As for the consequences, neither Qian Shanxue nor Qiu Shan Nange knew.

At that moment, Ye Qiu stepped onto the second step.

“Zheng!”

The sword cry rang out…

Thud!

Before the sword intent on the step could fully manifest, Ye Qiu stomped down fiercely, and in an instant, the sword intent on the second step vanished without a trace.

The whole process took less than two seconds.

This…

Qian Shanxue was dumbfounded, and after a moment, she said, “He’s way too domineering!”

Domineering…

Hearing these words, Qiu Shan Nange recalled last night in Qian Shanxue’s room, when Ye Qiu forced her to call him “husband,” and her face flushed with embarrassment.

“Little rascal, so naughty~”

Qiu Shan Nange huffed inwardly.

“Master, what are you thinking about?” Qian Shanxue suddenly asked.

Qiu Shan Nange snapped out of her wandering thoughts and said, “I’m wondering how many steps Ye Qiu can reach.”

Qian Shanxue pressed, “Master, how many steps do you think Ye Qiu can reach?”

Qiu Shan Nange thought seriously and said, “Ye Qiu’s cultivation is higher than mine; he should be able to reach the fourth or fifth step.”

Qian Shanxue glanced at Ye Qiu and said, “I think Ye Qiu might reach the seventh step.”

“That’s impossible!” Qiu Shan Nange said, “Even our Water Moon Sect’s founder only reached the fifth step back then. Ye Qiu can’t surpass her.”

Qian Shanxue replied, “I have faith in Ye Qiu. If you don’t believe me, Master, let’s wait and see.”

…

After shattering the sword intent on the second step, Ye Qiu didn’t pause for a moment and directly stepped onto the third step.

“Zheng!”

As the sword cry sounded, a sword intent shot out from the step, piercing toward Ye Qiu’s heart.

Its speed was astonishingly fast.

Ye Qiu wasn’t flustered at all. He raised his hand, unleashing a sword energy that dispersed the sword intent aimed at him.

Then, he sensed two more sword intents trying to surge from the step to attack him. He smashed his fist directly onto the step.

“Boom!”

The two sword intents were shattered.

The third step returned to complete calm.

Ye Qiu continued to the fourth step. As soon as his foot landed, he sensed danger.

“Zheng!”

A sword intent shot into the sky from the step, then slashed down at Ye Qiu from above, like lightning, its speed unbelievably fast.

Ye Qiu didn’t even have time to dodge before the sword energy struck his body.

“Clang!”

Sparks flew.

“Ye Qiu—” Seeing this, Qian Shanxue’s face paled with fright.

Qiu Shan Nange also clenched her fists tightly, extremely nervous.

However, their worries were unnecessary.

After practicing the Nine Transformations Dragon Art, Ye Qiu’s body was as tough as bronze and iron. The sword intent didn’t harm him.

Still, Ye Qiu was inwardly shocked.

This sword intent, left on the step for hundreds of years, still retained such formidable power. It was clear that the Tsukahara Sword Saint’s cultivation in life must have been terrifying.

“Three steps left. I need to be careful to avoid capsizing in the gutter.”

Ye Qiu took a deep breath and stepped forward.

Thud!

He stepped onto the fifth step.

Instantly, sword energies roared, and five sword energies, each six feet long, surged from the step, slashing at Ye Qiu together, like five dragons bursting from the sea.

The sword intent was earth-shaking.

Ye Qiu was prepared, swinging both fists simultaneously.

Bang bang!

Bang bang bang!

The five sword energies were shattered by Ye Qiu’s punches.

This time, Ye Qiu used ninety percent of his strength.

Considering that after receiving the hundred years of power from the Monk Kongjian, these five punches could kill two Dragon List-level experts, it showed just how powerful these five sword intents were.

Ye Qiu’s gaze fell on the sixth step, preparing to step up, when Qiu Shan Nange’s voice rang out.

“Our Water Moon Sect’s founder only reached the fifth step back then. Ye Qiu, be careful.”

Ye Qiu didn’t respond and stepped directly onto the sixth step.

In an instant, sword intent surged.

“Swish swish swish—”

Six sword intents rushed from the step, tracing six arcs in the air, then slashing at Ye Qiu from six different directions.

The sword intents were extremely sharp.

Even before they reached Ye Qiu, he felt a stinging pain on his skin, instantly realizing his physical body alone couldn’t withstand these six sword energies.

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

Clang clang clang!

The Six Meridians Divine Sword clashed with the six sword energies in the air, stalemating for half a minute. Finally, the six sword intents dissipated.

Success!

Ye Qiu exhaled, his gaze locking onto the seventh step.

“Only one step left.”

Ye Qiu didn’t act rashly. After the previous six steps, he realized the seventh step’s danger would be even greater.

After a moment of thought.

Ye Qiu finally stepped up, but the moment his right foot touched the step, a colossal sword intent blasted him backward.

Clang!

Ye Qiu crashed ten meters away, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

Qian Shanxue and Qiu Shan Nange hurriedly ran over, helping Ye Qiu up, both women looking at him with worry.

“I’m fine, don’t worry.”

Ye Qiu gave a faint smile, wiped the blood from his mouth, and said, “Xue, lend me your sword.”

Qian Shanxue quickly handed him the Jinghong Sword.

Ye Qiu drew the longsword, leaped forward, and forcefully stomped onto the seventh step.

The next second.

Hundreds of sword intents erupted from the seventh step, brimming with endless killing intent, engulfing Ye Qiu.

Ye Qiu was extremely forceful, directly unleashing the first and second forms of the Grass Character Sword Art.

“Boom!”

Three minutes later, the hundreds of sword intents vanished.

The world returned to silence.

Then, Ye Qiu sat cross-legged on the square stone, beginning to meditate and attain enlightenment.

Miracle Doctor Chapter 828

Ye Qiu devoted himself entirely to the pursuit of enlightenment.

This square stone, though seemingly ordinary, felt unusual to Ye Qiu the moment he sat on it.

He closed his eyes, and the sound of sword whistles filled his ears.

Strangely, he could only hear the sword whistles, without perceiving any trace of sword intent.

Not far away, Qiu Shan Nan Ge saw Ye Qiu sitting on the enlightenment platform, her beautiful eyes filled with astonishment.

“Unexpectedly, he truly stepped onto the seventh step.”

Qiu Shan Nan Ge was surprised, for even the founding ancestor of the Shui Yue Sect had not accomplished what Ye Qiu achieved today.

“I knew he could do it.”

Qian Shan Xue chimed in, “Master, what do you think Ye Qiu will comprehend on the enlightenment platform?”

Qiu Shan Nan Ge shook her head, “I don’t know, after all, Ye Qiu is the first in centuries to step onto the seventh step.”

Qian Shan Xue said, “I hope Ye Qiu gains something from it!”

At that moment.

Ye Qiu opened his eyes and asked, “Xiao Xue, did you hear the sound of sword whistles?”

Qian Shan Xue shook her head, “No, I didn’t.”

Qiu Shan Nan Ge also shook her head, saying, “I only heard the sound of the wind.”

Strange, why could I hear the sword whistles, but they couldn’t?

Could it be related to the enlightenment platform?

Ye Qiu calmed his mind, listening intently, and eventually discovered that the sword whistles were coming from a nearby cliff.

He couldn’t help but look up at the cliff.

The bare cliff was covered with various sword techniques, but nothing else.

“Strange, I can clearly sense the sword whistles coming from the cliff, yet why can’t I detect any sword intent?”

Ye Qiu was puzzled.

His eyes scanned the cliff back and forth, but after a long time, he found nothing.

“Could it be that this is merely the place where Tsukahara Sword Saint achieved enlightenment, without anything extraordinary?”

The moment this thought crossed Ye Qiu’s mind, he dismissed it.

“No, this place is definitely not ordinary.”

“Otherwise, such powerful sword intent wouldn’t remain above the seventh step.”

“These seven steps seem like a test deliberately left by Tsukahara Sword Saint for those who come after.”

“But what was Tsukahara Sword Saint’s purpose in doing this?”

Ye Qiu closed his eyes, adjusted his breathing, and calmed his mind.

Gradually, his heart became still as water.

“Zheng!”

Suddenly, a sharp sword whistle rang in his ears.

Ye Qiu abruptly opened his eyes, looked around, but still saw no trace of sword intent.

“Xiao Xue, did you just hear a sharp sword whistle?” Ye Qiu asked again.

Qian Shan Xue and Qiu Shan Nan Ge both shook their heads.

“It seems it really has to do with this stone I’m sitting on,” Ye Qiu pondered for a moment, then said, “Xiao Xue, Nan Ge, you two go back first!”

“I’ll stay here for a while.”

“Once I’m done, I’ll return.”

After Qian Shan Xue and Qiu Shan Nan Ge left, Ye Qiu immediately activated his Heavenly Eye, staring at the square stone beneath him.

He wanted to see if there was something inside the stone.

However, the result disappointed him.

It was just an ordinary stone, with nothing inside.

“Why do I hear sword whistles in my ears when I sit here? Where are these sword whistles coming from?”

Ye Qiu frowned.

After more than an hour, he still found nothing.

“Forget it, since I can’t find anything, I’ll study the sword techniques on the cliff!”

Sitting on the enlightenment platform, Ye Qiu had a clear view of the entire cliff’s sword techniques.

There were thousands of sword techniques, chaotic and disorderly, some slashing, some cutting, as if someone had casually left them on the cliff.

Moreover, some techniques had become blurred due to the cliff being weathered by time.

“I forgot to ask Xiao Xue earlier, who left the sword techniques on the cliff?”

Just as this question arose in Ye Qiu’s mind, he suddenly realised something.

“This is the place where Tsukahara Sword Saint achieved enlightenment, could it be that the sword techniques on the cliff were left by him?”

Ye Qiu stared at the sword techniques.

Slowly, his expression grew serious.

He noticed that, although the sword techniques appeared chaotic, each one was extraordinarily remarkable.

Some were exceptionally intricate.

Thus, Ye Qiu kept studying the sword techniques, from morning to night, ten hours passed, when suddenly—

An unexpected change occurred.

Ye Qiu noticed that the sword techniques on the cliff, in his vision, seemed to come alive.

In an instant, sword energy surged.

Swoosh!

Hundreds of terrifying sword intents rushed out from the cliff, slashing directly at Ye Qiu.

Startled, Ye Qiu leapt off the enlightenment platform, looked up, and found the hundreds of sword intents had vanished, leaving the cliff calm.

What was that?

Where did all those sword intents go?

Ye Qiu leapt back onto the enlightenment platform, and instantly, he saw the sword intents again.

One by one, sword intents appeared on the cliff, their whistles ringing in his ears like dragon roars.

Ye Qiu suddenly understood.

“I get it.”

“Only by ascending the enlightenment platform can one see the sword intents on the cliff.”

“Otherwise, all you see are ordinary sword techniques.”

Then, hundreds of sword intents burst from the cliff, slashing towards Ye Qiu as before.

This time, Ye Qiu didn’t leave the platform, sitting still, waiting until the sword intents were five metres away, then used the Six Meridians Divine Sword to counter them.

But unexpectedly, another change occurred.

The hundreds of sword intents vanished three metres from Ye Qiu, as if they had never appeared.

What’s going on?

Ye Qiu was baffled.

“Zheng, zheng, zheng!”

Then, hundreds more sword intents rushed from the cliff, slashing at Ye Qiu.

The situation was the same as before.

The sword intents mysteriously vanished three metres from Ye Qiu.

This happened repeatedly.

Seeing that the sword intents meant no harm, Ye Qiu dropped his guard, closely observing them, his eyes unblinking.

After half an hour.

Ye Qiu’s right index and middle fingers formed a sword gesture, beginning to mimic the sword intents.

Thus, after a day and night, Ye Qiu had imitated all three thousand six hundred sword intents on the cliff.

“Buzz!”

Suddenly, the cliff trembled, and all three thousand six hundred sword intents appeared together.

Ultimately, these sword intents merged into a single, over thirty-metre-long giant sword intent, brimming with murderous aura.

Ye Qiu felt a chill run through him.

He had a feeling that if this sword intent struck him, he wouldn’t even have a chance to escape, only facing certain death.

This colossal sword intent, filled with unparalleled sharpness, stood in the air for a while before vanishing.

Miracle Doctor Chapter 829

The Art of Killing?

Ye Qiu suddenly understood.

“Simplify the complex, gather all sword intents into one, then deliver a fatal strike.”

“So this is Tsukahara Sword Saint’s insight into the way of the sword.”

“It seems that not only did Tsukahara Sword Saint rely on this move to be invincible, but he also left this sword technique on the cliff, passing it down to future generations, and I’ve benefited from it.”

Ye Qiu closed his eyes, recalling in his mind the entire process of the three thousand six hundred sword intents merging into a single giant sword intent.

Time passed quietly.

Ye Qiu sat there for another day.

A day later.

At the moment the morning glow rose, Ye Qiu abruptly opened his eyes.

“Zheng, zheng, zheng!”

Suddenly, thirty-six sword intents appeared around Ye Qiu, each only a metre long, but their aura was terrifying.

“Condense!”

Ye Qiu let out a low shout, and the thirty-six sword intents surrounding him merged into a three-metre-long sword intent.

In an instant, a murderous aura erupted.

“Slash!”

Ye Qiu pointed his right hand at the cliff.

“Boom!”

The sword intent struck the cliff, instantly shattering it, along with the sword techniques left by Tsukahara Sword Saint.

“With my current cultivation, I can only manifest thirty-six sword intents, with a power only one percent of Tsukahara Sword Saint’s.”

“That means Tsukahara Sword Saint’s cultivation back then must have been extraordinarily high, at least having cultivated nine strands of true qi.”

“Perhaps he had even stepped into the realm of immortal cultivation.”

Ye Qiu couldn’t help but feel a sense of longing.

“If I could manifest three thousand six hundred sword intents, I should be able to slay a dragon, right?”

Ye Qiu smiled.

He was very satisfied with the power of the Art of Killing.

This sword technique, purely in terms of power, was not inferior to the Six Meridians Divine Sword.

“I wonder how much inner strength it takes to execute such a sword intent?”

Ye Qiu closed his eyes again, checking the inner strength in his meridians.

He was shocked by what he found.

Ye Qiu discovered that his inner strength hadn’t been depleted much, estimating roughly that with his current cultivation, he could use the Art of Killing fifty times.

“Fantastic!”

“This way, when I face enemies in the future, I can try not to use the Grass Sword Technique or the Six Meridians Divine Sword.”

Ye Qiu was overjoyed.

He hadn’t expected the Art of Killing to be so powerful yet consume so little inner strength.

“No wonder Tsukahara Sword Saint never lost in countless battles and duels, with his cultivation, he could probably use the Art of Killing thousands of times, even masters of equal cultivation couldn’t outlast him.”

Ye Qiu closed his eyes again, wanting to further comprehend the Art of Killing.

“Hm?”

Ye Qiu suddenly let out a surprised sound.

He noticed that, at some point, an additional strand of innate true qi had appeared in his meridians.

“I’ve cultivated a second strand of innate true qi?”

Ye Qiu was stunned.

He found that the second strand of innate true qi, like the first, circulated from his dantian, flowing endlessly within his body.

Ye Qiu spread his hands, releasing both strands of true qi.

In no time.

Golden true qi surged from the palms of both hands, accompanied by a low dragon’s roar.

“Roar!”

Ye Qiu noticed that the two strands of true qi seemed to have changed slightly, they no longer resembled true qi but more like two golden dragons.

“When did the second strand of true qi appear?”

“How did I not feel it at all?”

The two strands of true qi lingered in Ye Qiu’s palms for a while before suddenly moving up his arms, darting around his body, occasionally emitting low dragon roars.

“They’re like two children.”

Just as Ye Qiu thought this, a sudden palpitation hit him, and he looked up sharply.

“Boom!”

A bolt of lightning descended from the sky, striking towards him.

Heavenly tribulation?

Ye Qiu’s face froze.

At that moment, the two strands of innate true qi, as if startled, quickly retreated into Ye Qiu’s body.

Ye Qiu leapt off the enlightenment platform, trying to dodge the tribulation, but the lightning from the sky seemed to have eyes, chasing after him.

“Damn!”

Seeing he couldn’t escape, Ye Qiu stopped, using the Art of Killing, sending a three-metre-long sword intent slashing out.

“Might as well test the Art of Killing’s power on you.”

Boom!

The sword intent shattered the lightning.

“Boom!”

Just as the first bolt was destroyed, a second bolt of lightning fell from the sky.

With the experience of the first, Ye Qiu faced the second without fear, even charging towards the lightning.

This time, the lightning’s power was greater.

The Art of Killing didn’t shatter it.

In the end, Ye Qiu unleashed multiple techniques to completely destroy the lightning.

“Boom!”

A third bolt of lightning descended.

…

Five minutes before the heavenly tribulation.

Shui Yue Sect.

In a pavilion.

Qian Shan Xue and Qiu Shan Nan Ge sat facing each other, a stone table between them.

On the table were a chessboard and tea utensils.

After Qiu Shan Nan Ge placed a piece, she saw Qian Shan Xue staring at the board, lost in thought, not making a move for a long time, looking preoccupied, and asked, “Xiao Xue, what are you thinking about?”

Qian Shan Xue said, “Ye Qiu has been at the back mountain for days and hasn’t returned, I wonder if he’s comprehended anything?”

Qiu Shan Nan Ge smiled, “Xiao Xue, this isn’t like you.”

“Before, your heart was only for the sword, thinking of nothing but the sword.”

“Now, how come you’re so worried about a man?”

Qian Shan Xue countered, “Don’t you worry about Ye Qiu, Master?”

At this, Qiu Shan Nan Ge’s cheeks flushed slightly, feigning indifference, “Ye Qiu has nothing to do with me, why would I worry about him?”

“You may not worry about him, Master, but I do,” Qian Shan Xue said, “After all, I’m carrying his child now.”

Qiu Shan Nan Ge smiled reassuringly, “No need to worry, I believe Ye Qiu will come down the mountain soon.”

“Mm,” Qian Shan Xue nodded, preparing to place a piece.

Suddenly, both Qian Shan Xue and Qiu Shan Nan Ge sensed something, quickly turning their heads to look aside subjectivity.

Twenty metres away stood an old monk in a white robe.

The monk, with a kind and benevolent appearance, smiled warmly at Qiu Shan Nan Ge and Qian Shan Xue.

Master Yan Ci!

Qiu Shan Nan Ge and Qian Shan Xue exchanged a glance, both rising and stepping out of the pavilion.

“Greetings, Master.”

Qiu Shan Nan Ge and Qian Shan Xue bowed to the old monk, then Qiu Shan Nan Ge politely asked, “Master, what brings you here today?”

Qian Shan Xue said, “Master Yan Ci hasn’t visited our Shui Yue Sect in decades, so your presence today must be for something important!”

Master Yan Ci replied, “Indeed, this monk has come today for an important matter.”

“Oh? What matter brings you here, Master?” Qiu Shan Nan Ge asked.

Master Yan Ci smiled faintly, saying, “This monk has come to kill you, master and disciple, to avenge my dear friend Miyamoto Musashi!”

Miracle Doctor Chapter 830

As soon as Master Yan Ci spoke, the expressions of Qiu Shan Nan Ge and Qian Shan Xue changed.

Though they had long anticipated that Master Yan Ci might investigate the killer of Miyamoto Musashi, they didn’t expect him to come so quickly.

Moreover, Master Yan Ci directly declared his intent to kill them, master and disciple.

“Master, what do you mean by that?”

Qiu Shan Nan Ge feigned ignorance, asking, “What happened to Lord Martial God?”

Master Yan Ci gave a cold smile, “Sect Leader Qiu, don’t play dumb. This monk has already discovered that it was you, master and disciple, who killed Miyamoto Musashi.”

Qiu Shan Nan Ge looked shocked, “Lord Martial God was killed?”

“That’s impossible!”

“Lord Martial God is the greatest master of our Great East, how could he be killed?”

“Master Yan Ci, you want to avenge Miyamoto Musashi, so why come to us?”

Qian Shan Xue’s face was icy, but inwardly she was amused by Qiu Shan Nan Ge’s act, thinking, “Master, with such acting skills, it’s a pity you don’t perform on stage.”

Master Yan Ci’s eyes fixed intensely on Qiu Shan Nan Ge.

He wanted to spot a flaw in her expression, but after a long look, he found nothing.

Could it be that Miyamoto Musashi wasn’t killed by them?

After a moment’s thought.

Master Yan Ci shouted sharply, “Qiu Shan Nan Ge, stop pretending, I’ve confirmed it was you, master and disciple, who killed Miyamoto Musashi.”

Qian Shan Xue spoke up, “Master Yan Ci, may I ask, do you think my master and I have the ability to kill Senior Martial God?”

Master Yan Ci sneered, “Miyamoto Musashi was the Martial God of the Great East, in a fair fight, let alone you two, even this monk wouldn’t be his match.”

“You must have used some despicable means, causing Miyamoto Musashi to fall into your trap carelessly.”

“You should know, Miyamoto Musashi was the Martial God of the Great East, the spiritual leader of our Great East martial arts. Killing him is tantamount to making an enemy of the Great East martial arts.”

“Qiu Shan Nan Ge, Qian Shan Xue, how bold you are!”

Master Yan Ci roared, “This monk has come today to kill you, master and disciple, to avenge Miyamoto Musashi.”

Qiu Shan Nan Ge said, “Master, you keep saying we killed Miyamoto Musashi, where’s the evidence?”

Master Yan Ci replied, “Before coming, this monk conducted an investigation.”

“I found that before Miyamoto Musashi died, he appeared at the Yoshida family, and you, master and disciple, were also at the Yoshida family.”

“I investigated the Yoshida family and discovered that many ninjas were killed, and Yoshida Moriichi died as well.”

“Now Miyamoto Musashi is dead, Yoshida Moriichi is dead, yet you two are alive and well. Sect Leader Qiu, tell me, if you, master and disciple, aren’t the culprits, who is?”

Master Yan Ci said solemnly, “This monk has always acted with fairness and justice, never wronging a good person nor sparing a bad one.”

“When you killed Miyamoto Musashi, you should have known this monk would seek vengeance for my dear friend. For the sake of the past generations of the Shui Yue Sect, I can grant you a dignified death.”

Master Yan Ci stood with his hands behind his back, looking coldly at Qiu Shan Nan Ge and Qian Shan Xue, saying, “End your lives yourselves!”

Qian Shan Xue said coldly, “Master Yan Ci, you have no evidence at all, merely relying on speculation to conclude that my master and I killed Senior Martial God, isn’t that absurd?”

“Also, you keep saying Senior Martial God is dead, have you seen his body?”

Miyamoto Musashi’s body was disposed of by Ye Qiu, and Qian Shan Xue was confident that Master Yan Ci couldn’t have found it.

Master Yan Ci snorted, “You didn’t mention it, and I almost forgot, where did you hide Miyamoto Musashi’s body?”

Qian Shan Xue scoffed, “Master, you haven’t even seen Senior Martial God’s body, yet you say he’s dead, don’t you find that laughable?”

“Perhaps Senior Martial God has gone off to travel somewhere.”

“Master, please leave!”

Master Yan Ci said icily, “You probably don’t know, but Miyamoto Musashi lit a life lamp in the shrine of Amaterasu Shrine, this monk checked, and Miyamoto Musashi’s life lamp has gone out.”

“This proves that Miyamoto Musashi has met his demise.”

“Qiu Shan Nan Ge, Qian Shan Xue, I advise you to confess, tell me, how did you kill Miyamoto Musashi?”

Qiu Shan Nan Ge shook her head, “I didn’t kill Lord Martial God.”

Qian Shan Xue also said, “I had the intent, but sadly, my cultivation isn’t enough.”

Master Yan Ci’s face darkened, “Fine, since you, master and disciple, refuse to admit it, don’t blame this monk for being merciless.”

“I originally wanted to grant you a dignified death, but who knew you’d be so ungrateful.”

“In that case, this monk will have to take matters into my own hands.”

Master Yan Ci said, his eyes roaming over Qiu Shan Nan Ge and Qian Shan Xue, then suddenly smiled, “This monk has changed my mind.”

“Before killing you, I’ll capture you first, strip you of your cultivation, and take you back to Jiguang Temple.”

“You should know, though we at Jiguang Temple are monks, we don’t abstain from meat, wine, or women.”

“I think my disciples would be very interested in you two goddesses of the Great East, heh heh!”

At these words, Qiu Shan Nan Ge and Qian Shan Xue were furious.

“Master Yan Ci, I thought you were an enlightened monk, but you’re so despicable, you’ve completely disgraced the Buddhist sect,” Qiu Shan Nan Ge scolded.

Qian Shan Xue directly cursed, “Utterly shameless!”

Master Yan Ci laughed heartily, “I’m sure you used some shameless means to kill Miyamoto Musashi, this monk merely wishes to return the favour in kind.”

“Don’t worry, my disciples are strong and healthy, they’ll surely serve you, master and disciple, very comfortably.”

“Who knows, perhaps you’ll grow attached to them.”

“Of course, if you don’t like my disciples, this monk can step in.”

Master Yan Ci stared at Qiu Shan Nan Ge and Qian Shan Xue, his eyes glinting with a predatory gleam, his face twisted in an evil smile, like a hungry wolf.

Qiu Shan Nan Ge trembled with rage.

In her mind, both Miyamoto Musashi and Master Yan Ci were respected seniors.

But who could have imagined that the seniors she respected were, in private, more shameless than the last.

“Xiao Xue, I’ll hold him off later, you go to the back mountain to find Ye Qiu,” Qiu Shan Nan Ge whispered.

Qian Shan Xue said, “We can’t go to the back mountain, it’ll disturb Ye Qiu’s enlightenment. Master, let’s deal with him together.”

“You’re pregnant…”

“It’s fine.”

At that moment, Master Yan Ci stepped closer, preparing to act.

Suddenly, a thunderous sound echoed from the back mountain of the Shui Yue Sect.

“Boom!”