Shen Qing followed True Lord Huxiao back to the Beast Taming Sect and immediately rushed to the cave abode of True Lord Kunshan.
There were several magical restriction formations in front of True Lord Kunshan's cave abode to prevent those with ill - intentions from taking advantage of his poor health.
"Shen Qing, you've made great contributions this time. You've really helped our Beast Taming Sect a great deal. I'll remember this favor!" True Lord Huxiao held the cloth bag with the seeds in his hand and sincerely bowed to Shen Qing in gratitude. Xian Shiyu stood beside him and also bowed seriously to Shen Qing.
Shen Qing quickly supported True Lord Huxiao's hands and said somewhat guiltily, "True Lord Huxiao, you're too polite. Shiyu and Lanqiu have also helped me a lot. It's just a matter of fate. There's no need to thank me."
Shen Qing's modest words made True Lord Huxiao think even more highly of her for her humility and courtesy. He liked Shen Qing even more from the bottom of his heart.
"No need to say more. I understand. I'll go in first to make medicine for the sect master. You've all worked hard. Go back and rest first."
"Okay."
Just as Shen Qing and Li Xian were about to bow and take their leave, they heard a voice coming from True Lord Kunshan's cave abode.
"Shen Qing and Li Xian are here, right? Huxiao, let them all come in."
True Lord Kunshan's voice sounded extremely weak, mixed with a few coughs. Hearing this, Shen Qing felt a twinge of guilt in her heart.
Although she had only talked with Han Ze for a few hours, from his words and deeds, Shen Qing knew that the massacre of the Dragon Clan many years ago had distorted Han Ze's mind.
In his eyes, all things in the world were indebted to him. So he established the Lord God Hall to toy with people's hearts. For things that could have been easily accomplished, he insisted on going around in circles and involving everyone in his schemes.
Shen Qing's guilt towards True Lord Kunshan was not only because she was partly responsible for his poisoning but also because in her previous life, she had been confined by those illusory feelings and missed many opportunities.
If she had been stronger in her previous life, perhaps she could have saved more people.
Shen Qing glanced at Li Xian beside her and also felt a sense of guilt.
If he had awakened earlier in his previous life, Lin Yibai would not have had the opportunity to harm Li Xian. Li Xian, such a good person, died in such a conspiracy.
"Since the sect master has invited you in, come with me."
True Lord Huxiao opened the restriction and led Shen Qing and Li Xian in. Xian Shiyu, not having received permission, was blocked outside by the restriction and had to return to his small courtyard to rest first.
As soon as Shen Qing entered, she saw a lush small courtyard. There was a huge tree in the courtyard. Shen Qing didn't know the name of the tree but felt that it was full of vibrant life.
Under the shade of the tree, there were more than a dozen small spirit beasts lying there. The sunlight shone through, and the shade was cool. They were all snoring comfortably in their sleep.
This scene made Shen Qing feel very warm.
But gradually, Shen Qing smelled a strong medicinal smell. The bitterness in the smell was palpable even without tasting it.
True Lord Huxiao tightly held the small cloth bag in his hand. His expression was a bit tense, especially after smelling the medicinal smell. His brows furrowed deeply.
"Can these seeds really save..." True Lord Huxiao murmured, his eyes full of worry.
The three of them didn't stay in the courtyard for long and then entered True Lord Kunshan's cave abode.
The medicinal smell in the cave abode was even stronger, and there was a faint sound of an argument.
After entering, Shen Qing found that Elder Yaoyue was arguing with several other important elders. She didn't know the reason.
"I've said it! True Lord Kunshan is no longer suitable to take these medicines!"
"Yaoyue! You're not a real medical cultivator. Don't forget that no one is more professional than our Green Wood Sect when it comes to medical treatment and the use of medicine!"
"Don't think you can boss us around just because of your master's name. Even if your master were still alive, he wouldn't dare to be so presumptuous in front of us!"
Elder Yaoyue blushed and loudly defended herself, "I'm just pointing out that there's something wrong with these medicines. Why are you all so aggressive?"
"Moreover, you all know very well whether I'm bossing you around because of my master's name. You old fogeys are always so conservative! Sometimes I'm too lazy to talk to you!"
Elder Yaoyue was so annoyed that she said whatever came to her mind.
The elders were so angry that they were trembling all over and almost started to fight.
"Alright, alright... Don't argue over an old man... Cough, cough, cough..." True Lord Huxiao's weak voice sounded very small amidst the argument.
The elders of the Green Wood Sect were about to say something else when they saw True Lord Huxiao leading Shen Qing and Li Xian in.
When they saw Shen Qing, the expressions of those elders were a bit strange.
"Uncle - master!"
"Shen Qing (Li Xian) pays respects to all the elders."
Shen Qing first greeted Elder Yaoyue and then bowed to the elders of the Green Wood Sect together with Li Xian.
The elders of the Green Wood Sect snorted at Shen Qing and then turned their heads away, not looking at her.
Elder Yaoyue thought their bad attitude towards Shen Qing was because of her, so she pulled Shen Qing aside and comforted her, "Don't mind these old hags. They're so stubborn all day long. I'm too lazy to care about them."
Shen Qing wanted to say something to ease the atmosphere, but seeing True Lord Kunshan coughing more and more violently, she decided to deal with the important matter first.
"Elders, and Yaoyue, come and take a look. This is the antidote that Shen Qing and I brought. It should be useful. Try it."
An elder of the Green Wood Sect stepped forward and took the cloth bag from True Lord Huxiao.
At the same time, True Lord Huxiao also handed the petals of the Samsara Flower to that elder.
"This petal seems to be incompatible with the medicine you prescribed. I suspect that's why the sect master has become so weak. This antidote should be able to cure the sect master's illness."
The elder took the petal and smelled it under her nose, then took out the crystals and placed them on a small plate.
"I knew our medicine couldn't be making the patient weaker. This petal smells pungent. Let's study it."
After saying that, she led the remaining elders to gather around the table. They mixed the medicine they had prescribed with the petal and then tried to use the seeds to detoxify.
Taking this opportunity, True Lord Kunshan waved for Shen Qing to come closer.
"Good child, you've worked hard these days." True Lord Kunshan stretched out his withered hand and patted Shen Qing's head.
In just a few days, True Lord Kunshan's condition had worsened. He seemed to have shrunk rapidly and was no longer as tall and strong as before.
Shen Qing shook her head, "Sect master, you're too polite. Meeting is fate. What I've done is just going with the flow. Sect master, you should take good care of your health and recover quickly."
"Cough... If I can last until the end of the selection, I'll give you a great gift."
Shen Qing opened her mouth to say something, but was interrupted by True Lord Kunshan.
"Hey! No need to say more. I've made up my mind. I think... you really need this thing."