Sage of Humanity-Chapter 1563 - 1561: Need a Hand?

In three days, people from the Qing Li Dao realm will come here to guide a batch of cultivation seeds. Since that's the case, I only need to wait here for three days, and then I can return together with the people from Qing Li Dao realm.

With this plan in mind, Lu Ye turned his head and saw Lih Shang standing with Yaya at a stall. Both of them, big and small, were holding onto something with four hands, cheeks puffed up, looking very happy eating.

Lu Ye walked up and saw that the stall seemed to be selling something like candied haws, but the fruit on the skewers was clearly not ordinary fruit, but a type of red spirit fruit.

The big and small were eating very quickly; a few bites finished a skewer, and another skewer with a few more bites. When Lu Ye walked over, they each had a skewer in hand.

Lu Ye was a little puzzled. It was normal for Yaya to act like this; she had a child's nature. But why was Lih Shang like this too? And she's a soul body; was it okay for her to eat these things?

As if sensing Lu Ye's gaze, Lih Shang's face turned slightly red, deliberately avoiding his eyes, and ate even more vigorously.

The stall owner was smiling broadly.

Soon, those candy-like things were completely eaten by Lih Shang and Yaya, and only then did the stall owner speak: "The price is three hundred sixty-two top-grade Spirit Stones." The things he sold were not popular, mainly because the price was a bit high; he had only sold a few skewers over several days. However, unexpectedly, two big customers came and cleaned him out at once, naturally making him happy.

Lih Shang and Yaya licked the sugar syrup stuck on their lips and then turned to look at Lu Ye.

Lu Ye was looking around, and when he realized it, his expression froze.

It was clear they expected him to pay!

But as someone already in the Starry Skies realm, who would carry Spirit Stones on them? After advancing to the Starry Skies realm, Lu Ye had left unused items in the Righteous Blood Sect's treasure vault.

Yaya had nothing to her name, so relying on her was out of the question, and Lih Shang seemed to have no storage ring or anything like that either...

It was possible to use other things to settle the bill, like spirit treasures or elixir pills.

But the strongest cultivators in Qingfeng World did not exceed True Lake Realm capabilities, and the spirit treasures Lu Ye possessed were of top grade. Even if he took them out, people of Qingfeng World couldn't handle them. As for elixir pills, those suitable for Starry Skies realm would spell disaster if taken by True Lake cultivators.

Eating without paying wasn't an option.

The stall owner seemed to notice Lu Ye's predicament as well, and his face darkened: "Customer, eating without paying in Qingfeng City, you better consider the consequences!"

To prepare for the arrival of top cultivators from the upper world in three days, security in Qingfeng city was extremely tight. Anyone daring to cause trouble was dealt with severely, so, although many cultivators were gathered in Qingfeng City at this time, none dared to break the rules.

"Wait a moment," Lu Ye said, and his figure flickered and disappeared.

The stall owner was stunned. Although his cultivation wasn't high, he had the level of Cloud River realm and couldn't see how Lu Ye vanished. He immediately realized that Lu Ye's cultivation was far superior, likely a top True Lake.

Meanwhile, on the west side of Qingfeng City, beside a huge square, at the Zhengyang Sect station, Sect Master Zhu Shang wore a heavy expression as he looked to his side. Around him were elder-level figures of Zhengyang Sect, who were all nervously observing.

In front of them, a woman who looked about twenty sat with a flushed face, emitting hot steam. Her entire person seemed on the verge of being steamed. Beside her were two healing cultivators providing treatment.

Suddenly, the woman opened her mouth and spat out a mouthful of blood that resembled burning molten iron more than ordinary blood.

After spitting out this blood, the woman's condition improved slightly, but just slightly.

"How is it?" Zhu Shang asked tensely.

One of the healing cultivators shook his head: "Zhu Yue is injured by Yang Fire, and unless it's removed, it's difficult for her to recover. But rest assured, Sect Master; her life is not in danger anymore; if she is taken back for gradual healing, she will recover within half a year."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Shang's expression did not show joy but instead flickered as if struck by lightning: "Half a year…"

Top cultivators from the upper realm would arrive in three days, and the grand competition was in full swing; half a year was too late!

The top cultivators come to Qingfeng World every ten years, and the grand competition happens once in ten years, strictly following the rules set by the upper world. Preparation had begun half a year prior, with competitions at Spirit Stream, Cloud River, and True Lake levels, selecting the top ten in each category, making thirty people who could leave with top cultivators, heading for cultivation in the upper realm.

Zhengyang Sect is one of the big sects in Qingfeng World, but in this generation, their Spirit Stream and Cloud River disciples didn't perform as expected. Only at True Lake level did Zhu Yue emerge, with great hope to challenge for a top ten spot. But unexpectedly, she was injured in recent fights; these weren't ordinary injuries, and her injuries were now too severe to continue in the competition.

Being guided into upper realm cultivation is every Qingfeng World's cultivator's dream, bringing rare honor to their sect. Not only receiving rich resources gifted by top cultivators, but if their disciples establish themselves in the upper realm, they can return home with benefits.

Hence, Qingfeng World's major sects highly value this competition; anyone with a hint of potential to win is heavily nurtured and expected.

Zhu Yue was only one step away from final victory, but ultimately fell here, naturally causing Zhu Shang and a group of elders to be heartbroken.

"Sect Master, since the situation has reached this point, we can only wait for the next ten years. Fortunately, Zhu Yue is still relatively young, so even after another ten years she will not lose her eligibility," an elder comforted.

Zhu Shang's expression was bitter. Indeed, now that the situation has reached this point, there is nothing the Zhengyang Sect can do to change it. They can only wait for the next ten years and hope the disciples will perform better.

"Need help?" a mysterious voice suddenly sounded.

The group was startled and looked up, greatly surprised, as they saw an unfamiliar young man who had somehow appeared here. It seemed as if he had been standing there all along, yet before he spoke, no one noticed him.

Immediately, a True Lake cultivator at the elder level shouted angrily, "Who are you to dare to intrude into the Zhengyang Sect's location?"

The young man appeared not to hear and simply looked at Zhu Shang and said, "I can heal her, but I need some Spirit Stones, top-grade Spirit Stones!"

The elder who spoke earlier said urgently with a stern voice, "Ignorant child, how dare you speak such nonsense! Seize him!"

The two healing cultivators who had treated Zhu Yue earlier were the strongest healing cultivators in our sect and famous throughout Qingfeng World. Even they could only save Zhu Yue's life. This abruptly appearing young man had a knife at his waist, a competent and neat look, clearly dressed as a combat cultivator, how could he possibly know how to save someone?

As he gave the order, the Zhengyang Sect cultivators were about to take action.

Zhu Shang, however, raised his hand and said, "Stop!"

He stared at Lu Ye, speaking in a deep voice, "You can save her?"

"Yes, I can!" Lu Ye stared at Zhu Yue, scanned her with his Mental Consciousness, already understanding the situation in her body. If it weren't for needing Spirit Stones for payment, he wouldn't bother to intervene in these matters. Considering he's a Constellation Late Stage cultivator, it's laughable to say he frets over Spirit Stones.

Indeed, money can impede a hero.

"If she can't be healed within half a day, then it will be meaningless!" Zhu Shang continued, as Zhu Yue would compete in the next contest in half a day.

"No need for half a day!" Lu Ye said as he stepped forward to Zhu Yue, raising his hand to pat her shoulder.

Zhu Shang instinctively wanted to stop him but decided otherwise. He couldn't discern Lu Ye's depth, and Lu Ye's calm demeanor suggested genuine confidence.

Since the sect had no other solution, letting him try was no harm.

Lu Ye didn't even activate his spirit force, only slightly stimulated the Talent Tree's power, sweeping along the flow of Zhu Yue's spirit force.

After three metamorphoses, Lu Ye knew the Talent Tree's power could not only burn away impurities invading one's body but also others' bodies, though he needed to control it carefully to avoid harming while attempting to save.

Zhu Yue's issue was merely Yang Fire invading her body, considered as foreign power. The Talent Tree could naturally burn away cleanly.

Initially, under the treatments of two healing cultivators, Zhu Yue showed slight improvement, but it was only slight. However, as Lu Ye's palm landed, Zhu Yue's flushed cheeks rapidly returned to normal, her strained expression became peaceful, and the previously hot body showed no sign of anomaly.

The Zhengyang Sect cultivators were astonished. Despite not understanding the specifics, Zhu Yue's change revealed Lu Ye's method's effectiveness.

Yet… how is this possible? Such a technique is extraordinarily mystical, especially puzzling the healing cultivators striving to comprehend, but seeing nothing.

Lu Ye then casually took out an elixir pill, scraped some elixir pill powder off, opened Zhu Yue's mouth, blew the powder gently inside it, then stepped back two steps and said, "Cultivate for a bit, and things should be fine."

The numerous Zhengyang Sect cultivators were stunned. After a while, Zhu Shang instructed the two healing cultivators, "Check her!"

The two healing cultivators snapped back to reality, hurriedly went forward, examined briefly, then revealed shocked expressions. After a moment, one said, "Sect Master, Zhu Yue… is fine!"

Looking aside at Lu Ye, they almost hailed him as divine.

Zhu Shang laughed heartily, sweeping away previous despondency, turned to Lu Ye, "Fellow Daoist…"

Lu Ye extended his hand, "My reward!"

Zhu Shang's words were interrupted but didn't mind, quickly took out a storage ring and gathered around the elders to load all the Spirit Stones carried into it, then handed it to Lu Ye.

Lu Ye accepted it wordlessly.