C32 The Peerless Godly Doctor Is My Master!

"Senior, you've subdued me with the might of an advanced monk, yet I sense no desire to kill. What exactly are you after?" Jiang Su posed the question, though he didn't truly expect an answer from the enigmatic figure before him. He was busy probing his storage space with his potent divine sense, searching for something that might extricate him from his predicament.

The stranger likely hailed from the Nebula Pavilion. Jiang Su had only recently dispatched Nan Qi, one of the Pavilion's four notorious assassins. It wasn't surprising that they'd send another to finish the job.

Yet, what puzzled him was this individual's blatant disregard for the First Devil Sect. The moment Elder Chiu Yue departed, this person arrived, flaunting a spirit breath so intense it was as if he wanted to leave a clear sign of his presence.

For someone who belonged to an assassination guild, especially a leader, such brazenness seemed out of place.

The worry etched on the black-robed man's face eased somewhat upon hearing Jiang Su's inquiry, replaced by a tinge of perplexity. He bowed his head, lost in thought.

"I didn't expect you to possess a Celestial Spiritual Root. Since when did Chiu Yue become so discerning?" It was clear he had a rapport with Elder Chiu Yue.

Following his words, the oppressive force bearing down on Jiang Su vanished. He felt a weight lift off his shoulders, a renewed sense of life coursing through him.

"Enough games. My name is Wen, Wen Shu," he introduced himself, pausing briefly. Fixing his gaze on Jiang Su, he continued, "You may address me as Martial Uncle Wen. Chiu Yue has specifically requested my presence to instruct you in the art of medical cultivation."

Wen Shu? The name sent a ripple of shock through Jiang Su.

Wen Shu was renowned as the most formidable medical cultivator in the Lower Realm! He was adept not only at healing but also at wielding poison. Unlike his peers, whose offensive capabilities were typically limited, Wen Shu could hold his own against even the most skilled sword cultivators.

He earned the moniker Miracle-working Doctor for his life-saving treatments and was feared as the Toxic Yama King when employing his poisons.

Wen Shu was a figure of profound contradictions, a medical cultivator of great renown who had long resided within the First Immortal Sect. Yet, due to unforeseen events in the Immortal Domain, he had made his way to the Devil Domain.

When Elder Chiu Yue believed Jiang Su to be a Medical Cultivator, he summoned Wen Shu to assist him.

Jiang Su recalled that the First Devil Sect was protected by a formation. A figure of Wen Shu's caliber would surely activate it upon entry. His master had only recently departed, and would have certainly sensed the intrusion, yet he chose not to intervene with Wen Shu's arrival.

That in itself was quite telling.

Jiang Su promptly rose from his bed, planted his feet firmly on the ground, and offered a respectful bow. "Greetings, Martial Uncle Wen," he said.

Wen Shu's pale lips quivered slightly as he inquired, "Which Medical Cultivator texts have you studied? You once feigned being one to avoid discipleship. What made you change your mind and accept the role?"

In response to the question, Jiang Su replied earnestly, "I've completed 'Miracle Workings.'"

Wen Shu's brow furrowed as he remarked, "I'm aware of your Celestial Spiritual Root, but you should be mastering the basics. Can you truly grasp such an Immortal Book? No matter. I shall test you."

"Understood."

Jiang Su was secretly delighted to have gained an unexpected mentor to aid in his studies at no cost.

Initially, all he desired was to carry out his daily routine in the Cultivation World, living a simple life. However, with a wife who was the Female Ruler, he knew he needed to earn her respect and prove himself worthy of her.

The thought of the three ancient talisman papers his wife had covertly given him that evening brought a surge of warmth to his heart.

Wen Shu, a venerable Nascent Infant Stage Expert, had committed 'Miracle Workings' to memory long ago.

He had assumed Jiang Su had merely skimmed the book, but to his surprise, Jiang Su could fluently address each question posed. Moreover, Jiang Su could elucidate points not detailed in the text and even offer fresh insights!

Such was the hallmark of a genius.

Jiang Su's grasp of 'Miracle Workings' was several times more profound than his own. An impressive testament to his exceptional learning capabilities!

And this was merely one facet of his prowess as a Medical Cultivator!

Elder Chiu Yue, already a formidable Sword Cultivator from the Lower Realm, was well-equipped to cultivate Jiang Su's talents.

Subsequently, Jiang Su immersed himself in multiple disciplines, including the paths of the sword, talismans, medicine, tools, and the physical body, expanding his cultivation horizons.

He was on the brink of becoming the strongest in the Lower Realm, and his Ascension was imminent!

Wen Shu's eyes brimmed with increasing shock and curiosity. The deathly pallor that once clung to him faded, replaced by a burgeoning vitality.

It was as though a man on the verge of death had suddenly found something in this world worth clinging to.

"Call me master."

Jiang Su paused, then quickly understood. The shift in how he addressed Wen Shu was signaling something significant.

He approached Wen Shu, bowed with solemn respect, and said, "Master."

"Here, take these books. You have one month to master them all. I'll return at the month's end to review your progress. With your Celestial Spiritual Root, you don't need my instruction. Now, go and study."

With that, he produced several books from seemingly nowhere. Their pages were yellowed and dust-covered, looking as though they'd been trampled by street beggars.

Five books in one month—such a task would challenge his efficiency!

But these were gifts from a Nascent Infant Stage Expert; they had to be of exceptional quality.

Jiang Su accepted them, but before he could express his gratitude, Wen Shu had vanished.

Wen Shu was indeed an enigma.

Next to him, Elder Chiu Yue suddenly seemed a paragon of reliability.

Jiang Su summoned a delicate, gentle spiritual force in his palm, just enough to kindle the lamp.

The room was instantly bathed in light.

He skimmed the five books, his amazement growing with each page.

Wen Shu had placed immense faith in him!

The first book, "All-sensory Spirit Vein Acupoints Records," was a fundamental text, essential for every Medical Cultivator in the Cultivation World.

Jiang Su was astounded to find Wen Shu's annotations throughout, which, when combined with the original text, significantly heightened the book's complexity!

The second volume, "The Good Doctor," was part of the Immortal Book, spanning over ten thousand pages. This was merely the first chapter, focusing on healing and medicine. Unlike ordinary medical texts, the Immortal Book was notoriously challenging. A Medical Cultivator needed to harness potent spiritual energy to grasp its concepts.

Jiang Su was grappling with three books that were proving to be a real headache. When he opened them, he was met with nothing but blank pages.

Yet as he ran his fingers over the pages, he was certain that words were present.

This month, his routine wasn't just limited to checking in and practicing swordsmanship under Elder Chiu Yue; he also had to decipher these books.

The last three were particularly crucial for him to understand.

The challenge felt insurmountable, reminiscent of the daunting days of his senior year in high school—only this seemed even more harrowing.

With just thirty days before he had to enter the examination hall, there were still concepts he couldn't grasp.

Accustomed to sleeping with the lights on, Jiang Su recalibrated his mindset and settled into bed.

For the first time, he experienced the advantages of possessing a Celestial Spiritual Root. Immersed in an environment rich with spiritual energy, he found himself continuously absorbing it, even in sleep.

A glint of cold light flickered in his eyes before they closed.

Though he and Wen Shu were now officially master and disciple, Jiang Su couldn't shake the feeling that Wen Shu might be an adversary.

Was Wen Shu truly just a Medical Cultivator who had left the First Immortal Sect for the Devil Sect?

Or was there more to Wen Shu's identity than met the eye?