After Liu Yuexin left, Wang Cheng returned inside the shop and barred the door securely. He sat cross-legged on the floor, reviewing the day's events with a satisfied smile.
'Having an assistant who is both beautiful and skilled, and on top of that, obedient... this new life isn't bad at all.'
He summoned the system window in front of him. A soft blue light illuminated the darkness of the shop.
[Remaining Skill Points: 50 Points]
[Do you wish to use them to upgrade a skill?]
Wang Cheng didn't hesitate for a moment. Although the [Hand of Alchemical Fusion] was superb, what he needed right now was the ability to "diagnose" and "handle" people.
"Upgrade [Divine Sense]!"
[Consuming 50 Skill Points to upgrade [Divine Sense]... Upgrade Successful!]
[Skill [Divine Sense] has advanced to Intermediate Level!]
[Unlocked New Sub-Skill: Divine Diagnostic Eye]
[Divine Diagnostic Eye]:Allows the user to inspect basic status, power levels, and hidden illnesses of a target within a 10-step radius without the need for physical contact.
"Magnificent!" Wang Cheng exclaimed in excitement. This skill was incredibly convenient! From now on, he wouldn't need to find excuses to check everyone's pulse. With just a single glance, he could filter out "high-quality patients" from the common rabble!
He spent the entire night studying his new skill and circulating his Qi to adjust his newly rejuvenated body until the dawn of a new day arrived.
...
The next morning, Liu Yuexin returned to the shop as promised. Her transformation forced Wang Cheng to nod inwardly in praise.
The girl who had looked pale and fearful yesterday now appeared stunningly bright and full of life. Her skin glowed with a rosy hue like a heavenly peach. Her eyes, once wavering, now shone with confidence. Her gait was elegant and steady, and the faint aura of Qi radiating from her indicated that she had completely mastered her new power.
But what had changed the most was the way she looked at Wang Cheng. It was no longer just gratitude; it was the look of a disciple gazing at a grandmaster, a woman gazing at a strong man... filled with reverence, awe, and unconcealed admiration.
"Uncle!" She bowed humbly.
"Mm... It looks like you rested well last night," Wang Cheng said with a kind smile. "Come, sit down first. Let's discuss our plan."
From the memories of his original body, Wang Cheng knew that the 'Silver Moon Grass' usually grew in the rock crevices of the 'Black Wind Cliff,' which was half a day's journey from the city. The winds there were fierce, and low-level spirit beasts roamed the area, making ordinary people dare not venture near.
"Black Wind Cliff?" Liu Yuexin repeated. "I've heard it's quite dangerous, but with my current strength... it will definitely be no problem!" She replied confidently.
"Very good. Then let us prepare..."
Wang Cheng was about to continue, but suddenly, a frantic cry rang out from the front of the shop.
"Divine Doctor! Please, help my Young Miss!"
A panic-stricken maidservant ran breathlessly into the shop. She fell to her knees the moment she saw Wang Cheng.
"Divine Doctor! My Young Miss... the Young Miss of the Li Family Manor has been gravely ill for many days! We've invited doctors from all over the city, but no one can cure her. I heard of your reputation yesterday, so I rushed here to beg for help. Please, go and see my Young Miss!"
Wang Cheng frowned... The Li Family Manor was the wealthiest merchant family in this city!
The system window popped up immediately.
[New Hidden Mission Unlocked!]
[Target: Young Miss 'Li Sumei' of the Li Family Manor]
[Details: Detected Special Yin Physique - 'Frost Jade Physique'. Suffering from 'Congenital Cold Poison'. Requires Pure Yang Energy for treatment.]
Wang Cheng smirked inwardly... A new prey had arrived much faster than expected! But he also had a mission to gather herbs with Liu Yuexin.
He feigned a troubled expression before turning to use his [Divine Diagnostic Eye] on the maidservant... Although he couldn't see the Young Miss directly, he could roughly assess the situation.
"Sigh... How pitiful," Wang Cheng said. "But I truly have urgent business to attend to right now... How about this?"
He walked into the shop, grabbed a few common herbs, quickly crushed them together, and rolled them into a rough black pill before handing it to the maid.
"This is a 'Temporary Suppression Pill.' Give this to your Young Miss to stabilize her condition for now. In two days, I will return from gathering herbs on the mountain, and I will rush to the manor to treat her immediately."
His actions made it seem like his herb-gathering business was of utmost importance, inadvertently raising his value even higher.
"Thank you, Divine Doctor! Thank you!" The maid accepted the pill joyfully, bowing repeatedly before running off as fast as she could.
Liu Yuexin watched the entire scene with admiration. "Uncle is truly so kind."
"It is a doctor's duty," he replied simply, before turning to her. "Alright... let's go. Before the sun gets any stronger."
"Yes, sir!"
The two packed their light luggage and walked out of the shop together. Wang Cheng, in his shabby hemp clothes, walked beside Liu Yuexin in her azure cultivator robes. At a glance, they looked like an uncle and niece going to visit relatives. But who would have known that this was the first step of an adventure that would shake the entire Martial World!
At the city gate, Wang Cheng turned back to look at the Li Family Manor standing tall in the distance. A cunning glint flashed in his eyes for a split second.
'Frost Jade Physique, is it?... Truly a supreme 'ingredient' for Dual Cultivation... Just wait a little, little girl. Uncle will hurry back to 'extract the cold poison' for you... right down to the very core.'