Chapter 66: Chapter 59: Arrogant and Haughty? No, Zhong Ming Is Humble and Polite

Meanwhile, the incomplete Flow of Water granted Zhong Ming two main abilities.

The first was an Affinity for Water.

Previously, the water in the natural world had felt like an extension of Zhong Ming’s own limbs, drawing close to him and allowing for easy manipulation. This was all thanks to the Rhythm of Water.

The second characteristic was Flowing.

Just as Lin Shuyu had described, one could fuse power into a current of water. Then, when an enemy defended against it, one could rely on the principle of Ripples of Water to send the attack past their defenses and strike them internally. This type of indirect attack was one application of Flowing.

Using a current of water to wash away the body’s impurities was another form of Flowing—transferring harmful substances out of the body and into the external environment.

Furthermore, the transformation of water into mist and the infusion of corrupted power into an enemy’s body were also applications of Flowing.

In short, Flowing had numerous applications.

Now, in healing Zhuang Yi, Zhong Ming was utilizing the power of Flowing.

Truth be told, part of the reason he was so focused on healing Zhuang Yi was that he was using him as a test subject—to see if Dao Rhyme - Flow of Water could wash a person’s injuries away.

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In ancient times, medical diagnosis followed four steps: observation, listening and smelling, inquiry, and palpation. The first step involved observing the patient’s facial features, listening to their voice and breathing, asking about their medical history, and finally, taking their pulse to make a preliminary diagnosis.

In modern medicine, the first step upon entering a hospital is also to undergo various examinations.

If Zhong Ming was to treat someone, he had to do the same.

And so, as he prepared to experiment on Zhuang Yi, Zhong Ming’s first step was to activate his Bright Mirror Stilled Water - Ripples.

HUMMM...

As a single drop of water fell within Zhong Ming’s Sea of Consciousness, the Power of the Mind transformed into a ripple that swept out in all directions.

Relying on this special ability, Zhong Ming ’saw’ the breath and rhythm within Zhuang Yi’s body.

This, however, made Zhong Ming frown—it was a complete mess in there.

Fortunately, Yi Yunya had already taken out an Elixir Pill and had Orchid administer it to him.

The Elixir Pill emitted a gentle green glow as it gradually began to repair Zhuang Yi’s injuries.

Meanwhile, Zhong Ming placed one hand on Zhuang Yi’s back and activated the power of the Flow of Water.

HUMMM...

Under his control, a current of water surged into Zhuang Yi’s body, seeking to regulate his internal energy.

This was the reverse application of the Spirit Stream Finger’s Jie Technique.

Reality wasn’t a game; the Spirit Stream Finger’s Jie Technique was more than just a killing move.

Using it for Blocking would disrupt a person’s internal rhythm, naturally causing their body and Magic Techniques to collapse. All things in heaven and earth are in a state of constant Flowing; when that Flowing ceases, it is the moment of death for all living things. Yet, even death is not the end of Flowing.

Conversely, by smoothing out a blocked and obstructed flow of energy, a person’s physical condition would improve.

And that was exactly what Zhong Ming was doing now.

He even considered fusing his own Magical Power with the herbal essence of the Elixir Pill Zhuang Yi had swallowed. He would then rely on the power of Flowing to distribute this essence throughout Zhuang Yi’s body, allowing him to recover rapidly.

However, when he tried to take this step, Zhong Ming discovered it was very difficult.

The main difficulty wasn’t even the fusion of the water and the herbal essence.

Water dissolves all things, and plant life requires an abundant water source to grow, making the fusion of the two quite easy.

What made Zhong Ming frown was that the Magical Power within Zhuang Yi’s body was instinctively blocking the circulation of his own.

This led Zhong Ming to a realization.

’It seems it’s no easy task to use the Flow of Water to infuse corrupted power into someone else’s body... The enemy has Magical Power as well, and this versatile power will instinctively block all harmful substances.’

’Come to think of it, when Zhuang Yi took my blow earlier, his vital organs were only severely injured, not ruptured. That was also because his Magical Power acted as a buffer, mitigating the force of my attack layer by layer.’

Of course, the main reason Zhuang Yi survived was that Zhong Ming had held back.

COUGH COUGH...

As the Flow of Water completed a circuit within Zhuang Yi’s body, Zhong Ming directed it to his throat, carrying with it corrupted blood, damaged tissue, and other toxic or foul impurities. This caused Zhuang Yi to cough again, spitting out a large amount of dark blood and filth.

After spitting all of that out, however, his breathing immediately stabilized, and his physical condition improved immeasurably. This made Zhong Ming’s eyes light up.

’It can transfer injuries! My Flow of Water can actually do it. However, since my mastery of this power is still incomplete, its ability to repair physical damage and transfer harmful substances is most effective on myself. On others, the effect is reduced by about thirty percent.’

The main reason was that other people’s Magical Power instinctively resisted the circulation and flushing of Zhong Ming’s water current. It also prevented his Bright Mirror Stilled Water - Ripples from peering deep inside their bodies.

Since he couldn’t see the finest details and his water current was obstructed within their bodies, it was natural that Zhong Ming’s attempts to heal others would not go smoothly.

’On top of that, I’ll need some external aids.’

These external aids were mainly healing Elixir Pills... Zhong Ming’s water current could only transfer harmful substances out of the body; it couldn’t repair physical damage. Therefore, the patient would have to take Elixir Pills for a full recovery.

’Speaking of which, water is the source of life. The profundity of the Fourth Realm of the Longxi Peak Cultivation Technique is "living," and "living" contains the essence of life itself... If I comprehend "living," I wonder if my water will become like a Celestial Master’s Talismanic Water, able to cure diseases and expel evil?’

After experimenting on Zhuang Yi, Zhong Ming gained a new understanding of the Flow of Water’s ability to transfer injuries.