Chapter 4, Celebrating the Elder Dao

The Third Young Master does not believe that the old Taoist can concoct a longevity elixir

Even Uncle Zhang has never heard of such martial arts, so it is likely that they truly do not exist. Or rather, even if they do, they are exceptionally rare and precious, and it would be impossible to find them in a short period of time

Reid suddenly found it absurd; what kind of longevity elixir could there be? This was as foolish and laughable as some alchemists seeking the elixir of immortality

As long as he can concoct the elixir of longevity, his objective will be achieved

Leida was momentarily taken aback

"Master Qingyuan, you are an extraordinary person. Do you have a way to completely cure my illness?"

Upon seeing Leidou's expression, Qingyuan Laodao seemed as if he had been stepped on the tail, his face immediately turning bright red. He suddenly stood up, his eyes filled with fury

Are you almost seventy

In fact, Lei Dao has a certain understanding of his condition

Who would believe in the teachings of the Qingyuan Laodao, if they are a normal person

Leidao asked with confusion

Elixir of Longevity

The entire morning, Lei Dao was in a daze.

Relying solely on his skills in traditional Chinese medicine to deceive the people of the Lei family fortress, as for those high-ranking officials and nobles in the provincial government? They are unlikely to easily trust the words of the old Taoist priest

Third Young Master, have you come to seek the old Daoist for a matter?

Why not refer to it as the elixir of immortality instead of the longevity potion

Qing Yuanlao is quite peculiar; he has been at the Lei residence for many years, and apart from each time he treats Lei Dao, this is the first time Lei Dao has taken the initiative to seek him out.

Young master, it is time to take your medicine

After all this time, it turns out that this so-called extraordinary person, Daoist Qingyuan, is merely a wandering sorcerer

The reason why the elder Qingyuan is still retained is merely to treat the ailments of the elder Lei. Fortunately, the elder Qingyuan possesses a skill; without this expertise in the art of medicine, he would have likely been expelled from the Lei family fortress long ago

"Thousand-Year Snow Lotus, Elixir of Longevity? Daoist Priest, what exactly is going on here?"

Reid's inquiry was straightforward and direct

Upon reaching this point, Leidau lost all desire to inquire further

Qing Yuanlao clearly "understood" the gaze of Lei Dao; this kind of gaze, he had seen far too many times.

But what about him

The first time I met Elder Qingyuan, I was truly taken aback. Elder Qingyuan's appearance was exceptional, exuding an air of immortality, with a spirited demeanor that made him look like a "living deity".

Uh ... ...

He inherited a part of this body's memories, with almost all memories lost. Upon careful recollection, it seems that there are no memories regarding Master Qingyuan.

This ... ... state government has its own merits, and Lejiabao also has its own advantages. Apart from a bit of medical skill, the old Taoist possesses nothing else. If he goes to the state government, he is likely to ... ...

Generally, one can live for about two to three years with pulmonary tuberculosis, and three years is considered a long time.

Master Qingyuan shook his head and said: "Third Young Master, the old Daoist has already done his utmost. Even though the old Daoist has some means, it can only delay the illness for a few years. Now, it has been more than five years, and the old Daoist is powerless."

Zhang Qinglong practices Iron Sand Palm and Child's Skill, both of which are typical external martial arts. These cannot be mastered overnight; they require a gradual approach, building strength over time, and practicing bit by bit for more than ten years before one may achieve any significant progress

As for the martial arts that exercise the internal organs, Zhang Qinglong is completely unaware of them

As a "distinguished guest" of the Lei residence, the elder Taoist of Qingyuan resides in a separate secluded courtyard

The elder of Qingyuan did not conceal anything and directly revealed the matter of the longevity elixir

Thus, the old Taoist Qingyuan said angrily: "Third Young Master, do you know how old I am this year?"

Leidao glanced at the old Taoist priest

No, perhaps even Lei Dao's cheap old man did not truly believe in Qing Yuan Lao Dao

This old Taoist priest appears to possess an ethereal demeanor, with only a hint of gray in his hair, suggesting he is around fifty years old

Leidao was already impatient and hurriedly called for Xiaoya

Seeing the expectant gaze of Lei Dao, Daoist Qing Yuan felt a stir in his heart, and thus changed his tone to say: "However, if we can obtain the thousand-year snow lotus and concoct a longevity elixir, perhaps the Third Young Master's illness could also witness a miracle"

But what about now

Indeed, the elder Daoist of Qingyuan has a purpose

Hmph, I am not afraid to tell the Third Young Master that I am sixty-nine this year, and I am approaching the age of seventy!

Soon, Leidou encountered Daoist Qingyuan

Leidao felt a surge of joy in his heart; there was indeed a reason why he could live for another five or six years, and it was due to the功劳 of this Qingyuan Daoist.

Leidao is currently in a very bad mood; how could he possibly have the mood to take medicine

This Qingyuan Laodao is, in fact, just a wandering sorcerer.

Do not drink

Master Qingyuan is indeed a remarkable person; the prescription he personally devised has improved the young master's condition. Initially, even some renowned physicians in Lianzhou asserted that the young master would not survive beyond three years

However, looking at the appearance of the old Taoist from Qingyuan, it is evident that he has no doubts about the longevity elixir; on the contrary, he is filled with hope and is determined to succeed in its formulation at any cost

Leidao cast a deep glance at Elder Qinyuan, as he had sensed something amiss earlier. How could such an extraordinary person stay in the Lei residence for three years without reason, solely for the purpose of treating an illness

In fact, over the past five years, he has not concealed anything.

But if there is no martial arts to exercise the internal organs, what can Lei Dao use to alleviate the condition

Watching my life diminish day by day, that kind of torment is simply more unbearable than any form of torture

Xiao Ya approached with a bowl of medicine as thick as ink

Since Leidou fell ill, it has been a full five years. Moreover, he has a little over one year of life remaining, which means that under normal circumstances, he could live for more than six years from the onset of his illness to his death. This is quite unusual

The last time I saw Lei Dao was several months ago; at that time, Lei Dao was already gravely ill, filled with despair, and his spirit had completely collapsed

Reid furrowed his brow and asked

Master Qingyuan

Moreover, he also observed some differences in Leidou.

Zhang Qinglong looked at Lei Dao, who had hurriedly arrived early in the morning, shook his head and said: "Actually, I do not know whether there are martial arts that can exercise the internal organs; perhaps there are, but I have never heard of them"

His initial purpose for entering the Lei residence was to leverage its financial resources to collect precious potions, thereby formulating a longevity elixir

An old swindler, Lei Dao has lost all interest.

In fact, this is not surprising, as the martial arts he has come to understand in this world are merely some very basic concepts. If suddenly there were martial arts capable of training the internal organs, that would indeed be strange and contrary to reason

Reido did not speak, yet everything was understood without words

Indeed ... ...

Leido is very disappointed

Xiao Ya seems to have great faith in Daoist Qingyuan

Leidao still appeared pale, resembling someone whose life was nearing its end. There had been no change in his condition, yet his eyes seemed to possess a bit more vitality than before

Since Daoist Qingyuan is able to delay my condition, perhaps there is also a way to eradicate it. Little girl, take me to see Daoist Qingyuan

By the way, why does the Daoist priest not go to the provincial capital or even more prosperous places? There, the resources are abundant, goods are plentiful, and information is well-informed, perhaps it could provide what the Daoist priest needs

Upon hearing this, Leidou was indeed somewhat surprised; this old Taoist priest did not appear to be an elderly man in his seventies at all. No matter how well one is maintained, given the circumstances of this world, a seventy-year-old would not be so spirited, and he also did not seem to exhibit many signs of aging.

Qing Yuanlao's expression was somewhat awkward. Although it was not explicitly stated, Lei Dao had already guessed it to be about eighty to ninety percent accurate.

Martial arts that strengthen the internal organs

Little Ya, feeling anxious, immediately advised: "Young Master, this is a prescription personally issued by Daoist Qingyuan; you must not act impulsively."