Chapter 46 - Immortal Fate Of Longevity: Starting From Taking Care of Fellow Daoist Wife

Chapter 46: Disciple Entering the Path of Immortality "Miss, you're being too harsh," Xia Changge sympathized with her, but he sympathized with himself even more. "I can only wait and see if my alchemy skills improve in the future," Xia Changge said helplessly in response to Xiao Xuan's expectations. Even if he wanted to help, he couldn't say it directly. Xiao Xuan's mood became even gloomier, returning to her initial despair. "Um... Can I take a look at your legs?" Xia Changge suddenly spoke up. It wasn't that he wanted to see her legs, but he wanted to examine the symptoms and understand his own capabilities, to see if he could really do it. It must be said that Xia Changge's request could be described as reckless or excessive. But Xiao Xuan still nodded. Perhaps in Xiao Xuan's heart, it was for that tiny glimmer of hope. Xia Changge lifted Xiao Xuan's skirt and took a look. Indeed, her legs didn't compare to the beautiful legs of Xia Changge's sister-in-law and Qi Er. It seemed to be due to poor blood circulation. Xia Changge took a daring move and lightly touched her leg. Because he was currently considered a physician, gender didn't matter when examining patients. Although he didn't feel anything, Xiao Xuan's face still showed a reaction. "Physician, what's the verdict?" Xiao Xuan asked after a moment. "Um... from what I understand, it doesn't seem completely hopeless," Xia Changge pondered for a moment before finally saying these words. Because deep down, he truly believed that this could be cured. Could it be that old guy Yang Zhe... only knows alchemy? Do other alchemists, especially those of higher rank... deliberately claim it's incurable? As for helping Xiao Xuan with her treatment, Xia Changge naturally wasn't afraid; he just needed his disciple, An Ruoshui, to grind some herbs for ordinary people and apply them. Just have his disciple take the fall for him. His disciple was so considerate, it wouldn't be too much to ask her to protect her master. When Xiao Wan and the others ask, he would just say it was a joke, comforting his second sister. "Is it... is it true?" Upon hearing Xia Changge's words, Xiao Xuan's eyes regained a glimmer of hope. "There is a possibility. Second Miss, you should go back for now. Let me prepare the medicine first," Xia Changge casually dismissed Xiao Xuan. After Xiao Xuan left, An Ruoshui, like a gust of wind, came to Xia Changge's side and awaited his instructions. "Shui Shui, go to Kongsang Mountain and gather some herbs for treating bruises. You know what to do. Make it into a paste and apply it to Miss Xiao Xuan if she comes tomorrow," Xia Changge said, fulfilling An Ruoshui's wish and explaining his arrangement. This paste was mainly to act as evidence for Xia Changge's defense. "Master, I've also heard about Miss Xiao Xuan's situation. Many immortal physicians were powerless... I don't doubt your abilities, Master," An Ruoshui spoke in a low voice. Xia Changge shook his head. "I have a feeling those physicians who looked at Miss Xiao Xuan might have been coerced into lying. Well, regardless, let's try and see. It won't do any harm. You can go now." Xia Changge patted An Ruoshui's shoulder, and she stood up to go to the nearby Kongsang Mountain, acting as Xia Changge's errand runner. She understood, having followed Xia Changge for so long. This was just obtaining a 'tiny bit' more. Meanwhile, Xia Changge strolled through his own hundreds of acres of spiritual fields. "Madam Xu, there's no need to work so hard. The spiritual rice doesn't need such meticulous care on a daily basis. If there are any issues, let the servants handle it," Xia Changge was surprised to see An Ruoshui's mother, Xu Baicha, toiling in the fields. Because An Ruoshui's parents were entrusted by Xia Changge to take care of the spiritual rice, their role was more supervisory in nature, managing the other servants. He was surprised to see her taking her job so seriously. In Xia Changge's thoughts, maybe a mortal who received such care from an immortal like himself would mostly choose to be arrogant. Before, An Zun, a well-known figure in the village, had become arrogant lately, displaying a domineering attitude like an official, thinking he was superior to mortals. "It's no trouble, Immortal Master. I usually do these things. After being busy for so long, I've gotten used to it. I actually feel a bit uncomfortable when I have nothing to do," Xu Baicha replied as she wiped off the sweat on her forehead with the back of her hand. Xia Changge realized that in Xu Baicha's eyes, this immortal master who was older than her might become... She saw that this immortal master wasn't as serious as he appeared on the surface, and his relationship with her daughter wasn't that innocent either. Although her daughter was the one who started it, didn't the immortal master, Xia Changge, stop her? As a mother, she couldn't hold back her daughter. That being said, Xia Changge couldn't say anything more about this either; he just continued on his way. Under Xia Changge's supervision, An Ruoshui skillfully prepared the ointment. It was just an ordinary ointment in terms of the recipe, but the ingredients used were spiritual. When Xiao Xuan arrived, Xia Changge had An Ruoshui apply it to her. "I'm not sure if it's just my intense longing, but I do feel a slight cool sensation," Xiao Xuan spoke uncertainly after the ointment was applied. At this moment, she didn't know if her feelings were from personal experience or just her imagination. "Well, believe in yourself. You can definitely do it," Xia Changge thought for a moment before encouraging her. With a sunny smile on his face, it was truly quite persuasive. Xiao Xuan also nodded lightly, and her hope began to rekindle. From then on, Xiao Xuan would naturally be pushed here every day by her maidservants. Xia Changge continued to apply the ointment as usual. During this time, there was naturally a "tiny bit" of blatant profit. After all, Xia Changge was still diligently working toward the treatment of Xiao Xuan at the request of the Xiao family. Xia Changge wasn't that devious; he only earned a hundred or so spiritual stones for a course of treatment. But this money didn't end up in Xia Changge's hands; it was all used up by his sister Qi Er, his two children, and his considerate disciple. The medicinal materials that fattened his pockets were all used on them. That was the pressure he faced! "Master, I... I've finally reached the first level of Qi Refinement! Can I be considered an immortal practitioner now?!" After being nourished by various spiritual medicines, even if they were just the most ordinary low-grade ones, combined with Xia Changge's assistance in digesting the energy within her body during his free time, An Ruoshui finally broke through the barrier and stepped onto the path of cultivation one year later. In response, Xia Changge nodded gently. "That's really good. Next, let's prepare to start refining pills." Yes, his disciple had grown up. It was time for her to share some of Xia Changge's burdens. The tasks assigned to Xia Changge by the Xiao family could be handed over to his disciple in a few months. An Ruoshui had more talent in alchemy than Xia Changge. "Master, what about swordsmanship..." Compared to alchemy, An Ruoshui was more interested in mastering swordsmanship now. After all, in An Ruoshui's view, what kind of immortal practitioner couldn't fly?