Chapter 9: Hidden Strength

The young girl Kairi appeared to discover a new world, her face filled with curiosity: "Are there the Nine Yin Manual, the Dugu Nine Swords? What about the Six Meridians Divine Sword and the Sunflower Manual?"

Seeing Li Qiuxian's right hand turning red and purple, Kelly couldn't help but exclaim, "It's injured so badly, should we go to a major hospital for a check-up?"

Li Qiuxian's expression slightly changed: "Is this hidden strength so formidable?"

Does the doctor know about hidden strength

He could only feel pain and numbness in his palm, with poor circulation, but he never expected it to be this serious

Li Qiuxian speculates

"Where have you gone with your thoughts? The martial artist I speak of is fundamentally different from the martial arts master you refer to."

Li Qiuxian was somewhat surprised

As soon as Li Qiuxian spoke, the girl who had been somewhat carefree just a moment ago suddenly became reserved. This was the inherent suppression of a top student over a poor performer: "Are you here to see a doctor or to buy medicine? I will call my grandfather out right away."

Three thousand

Masters certainly exist, but they are exceedingly rare. With the rise of technology and the dominance of firearms, many martial artists have become hidden and obscure, and as they have declined, they have become even less known. Over time, in your generation, they have come to be regarded as a joke, dismissed with disdain

The old man's gaze carefully examined Li Qiuxian's right hand, and after raising his head again, he said with a serious tone: "Young man, your injury does not appear to be caused by something striking you; rather, it seems to be... inflicted by someone using hidden strength."

Fortunately, young man, you have some understanding of the strength involved. The injury from the hidden force is not particularly severe; otherwise, I might not have been able to save your palm. Return home, apply some heat, and soak your right hand. Furthermore, for the next week, do not exert too much force with your right hand. In about ten days, it should be able to heal.

The old man waved his hand, unwilling to entangle himself further with the young girl, and instead turned to Li Qiuxian: "Go and fetch my silver needles; I need to invigorate this young man's blood and resolve the stasis, otherwise, in time, his entire palm will be rendered useless"

Hidden strength

Although he was walking forward, his gaze fell upon his right hand

Inside the medical clinic, a girl who appeared to be no more than twenty, dressed in a vibrant and youthful manner, was watching entertainment news on television. Upon noticing the arrival of Li Qiuxian, she did not get up but instead stared at him.

Li Qiuxian looked at his right hand

The elder paused in his speech and said: "As far as I know, every master who has achieved the Dark Energy is considered top-notch in their locality. In some cities where martial arts are not prevalent, there are no masters of Dark Energy at all. You are still young; how could you provoke such a formidable person and end up being injured by Dark Energy?"

In that other parallel dimension, the refinement of the physical body seems to be of a lower grade. Practitioners can swiftly surpass the stage of blood accumulation by utilizing the essence and blood of fierce beasts. The true difficulty, however, lies in the lack of mental refinement, making it impossible to break through the void with the power of belief and martial intent, thus failing to perceive the realm of the void.

Thank you

Li Qiuxian detected the scent of traditional Chinese medicine emanating from within and pondered that even if the practitioners at the clinic possessed only mediocre medical skills, he could still purchase the herbs and brew the medicine himself. Thus, he stepped into the clinic

This number caused Li Qiuxian's movements to momentarily pause.

Um

The Star God Body Refining Fist he practices is entirely different from the martial artist system that is prevalent on Blue Star, originating from another parallel space-time

Li Qiuxian looked at the young girl, and without him needing to ask, the girl had already jumped up excitedly: "It’s been two months since we last met, and you’ve changed so much! If I hadn’t remembered that you have a mole to the left of your brow, I might not have recognized you at all. I am Kairi from Class 14."

An hour later, the old man finally completed the treatment for him and prescribed a set of medicinal herbs

Li Qiuxian placed his swollen right hand on the table and said, "It should be considered an injury from being struck. I would appreciate it if the doctor could take a look for me."

Without the boundary of the market, the Star God Body Refining Fist may not necessarily be the most suitable martial art for oneself at present

After looking for a while, I seemed to recognize him and said in surprise: "Li Qiuxian, you are Li Qiuxian from Class 11, right?"

In the past few decades, I have treated tens of thousands of patients and have encountered similar injuries, so I made a point to understand them better. Furthermore, the fields of medicine and martial arts are closely intertwined

One hundred and twenty? That won't do

The elder seemed to have had experience with medical injuries in the past. After performing acupuncture and massage on Li Qiuxian, he gradually felt that the numbness in his hand had diminished somewhat, and there was a faint sensation of tingling and itchiness.

Compared to the left hand, his right hand is swollen and red all around, looking somewhat frightening. When he touches it with his left hand, it feels numb, as if there is nerve damage.

Are there really martial arts masters? I have never heard you mention it, Grandpa

This medical clinic is not located on the main street of the town, but rather in a small alley, lacking any prominent facade, resembling a private residence, with only a sign indicating it is a medical clinic.

Ah?

Li Qiuxian uttered a greeting

hidden strength

Li Qiuxian glanced at the old man

The elder is not young, yet his vitality appears quite stable, with a gleam of spirit in his eyes, indicating a robust physique. He is likely someone who has a basic understanding of health preservation, and such individuals are generally not those who seek fame and reputation for their own gain

Li Qiuxian was walking along a country path. By the time he came down from the mountain, it was already nightfall. There were no more buses returning to Yaoyang City from the town, and this small town was still about 30 to 40 kilometers away from the urban area of Yaoyang.

The old man said again, "You should call your family and let them send the money over; this is not a trivial matter, and three thousand yuan is not a large sum."

Before Li Qiuxian had the chance to respond, the young girl Kairi had already entered the room and called out: "Grandfather, someone has arrived"

The hidden force, concealed yet powerful, not only strikes with an elusive impact that is difficult to defend against, but its destructive capability is also insidiously hard to detect. At first glance, it may seem as though there is no significant harm, akin to being struck heavily, yet it specifically targets the vital energy and blood vessels, affecting the nerves. If you have been struck by this hidden force, it should not have been more than twenty-four hours; otherwise, your right hand would gradually become numb. If you wait for three days, you will completely lose sensation, and after a week, amputation surgery may become necessary. Otherwise, the necrotic blood entering the human circulatory system could cause secondary damage, making it entirely possible to lose this arm.

Li Qiuxian was speechless

"Treating patients is, in itself, my profession"

I only have one hundred and twenty

The old man approached the main hall counter, put on a pair of reading glasses placed on it, and scrutinized Li Qiuxian for a moment. He seemed to faintly perceive that Li Qiuxian possessed extraordinary vitality, and could not help but feel a spark of interest: "Young man, you have quite a robust physique. You don't appear to be someone who is ill. Is there something bothering you?"

But it is not certain

"Do you not need this herbal medicine? Young man, although I have provided you with acupuncture and massage, if you do not supplement it with medication, even if your hand recovers in the future, its flexibility will be significantly compromised. In other words... it may result in a mild disability. You must think carefully about this, as it concerns your entire life."

It is precisely for this reason that the Star God Body Refining Fist not only refines the physical body but also places greater emphasis on the nurturing of the spirit. It is also for this reason that when he engages in battle with Terry and unleashes his full power, he is able to express the intent of his fist, captivating the hearts and minds of those who witness it

If I do not need this herbal medicine, how much is the consultation fee

This space-time... I have never heard of the Void Realm, and there is no information about the Void Realm in my memory... Perhaps the Void Realm does not exist...

The old man waved his hand and said, "You have seen the several precious medicinal materials I used in this prescription, which are quite valuable. Adding the costs of auxiliary treatments such as acupuncture and massage, I will charge you a total of three thousand."

At this moment, he fully understood what it meant that a single coin could thwart even a hero.

Hello

He needs to understand the martial arts heritage of the Blue Star

On a country road outside the Rocky Mountains, Li Qiuxian walked slowly forward

He is a top student at Yaoyang Middle School, and many people in the same school know him, but he does not know this girl

A voice came from within the room, and an elderly man, appearing to be around sixty years old and dressed in a long robe, walked out.

The old man shook his head: "Moreover, we do not extend credit here; call your parents and have them send some money over."

Li Qiuxian did not respond, but Kaili curiously interjected: "Grandfather, is it the hidden strength that those martial arts masters in the marketplace talk about? Do such martial arts experts really exist?"

Li Qiuxian looked at his right hand, and his understanding of the terrifying nature of dark energy deepened further.

Having spent forty to find a simple lodging, Li Qiuxian set down his formalities, tidied himself up, and, taking advantage of the early hour, headed towards a medical clinic he had seen upon entering the town