Chapter 9: Foreign Physicians

The old man's jawline down to his neck bore a prominent, slender scar, which seemed to extend deep into his chest, giving him a rather fearsome and terrifying appearance

Hua Mu's expression also became serious and solemn. He cautiously extended his hand, placing his palm on Nie Tian's back, gently lifting the feverish and unconscious Nie Tian, moving lightly as if afraid that Nie Tian would feel uncomfortable.

Looking at his expression, he was not holding a child, but rather cradling a rare treasure.

The liquid contained in those medicine jars is on par with the Netherwater, and may even be more precious than the extraordinary treasures of heaven and earth

Father, another physician has come to save Nie Tian. In a secret chamber of the Nie family, Nie Kan entered quietly and reported to the cultivating Nie Beichuan.

"At his disposal?" Nie Donghai's expression changed slightly, "Clearly knowing that all the physicians before him have failed, yet he still dares to make such bold claims. Perhaps this person truly has some special method?"

Good! Nie Donghai's expression changed suddenly

"Listen to him." Nie Donghai pondered for a moment, then bowed deeply to Hua Mu, his eyes filled with a pleading expression, and sincerely said: "I, Nie Donghai, would like to thank Mr. Hua in advance. As long as Xiao Tian is safe, I will surely offer a substantial reward!"

Nie Hong is my own grandson. If it were Nie Hong who fell ill with this strange disease, I would have long given him the Soul Continuation Pill. Nie Beichuan wore an expression of indifference. In those years, I competed with him for the position of family head, at the very time when he was at his most glorious. In his pursuit of the family head position, he left not a shred of face for me, his own brother. Time has passed, his fortune has waned, and it is now my turn to rise to the occasion.

Creak!

"I will do as you say!" Nie Donghai nodded emphatically and immediately instructed according to Hua Mu's request

Gudu Gudu

After Nie Donghai and the others walked out of Nie Tian's room one by one, a physician named Hua Mu, who appeared out of nowhere, immediately took out various bottles and jars from his small medicine box

"It will be quick. In my opinion, Father, you will not have to wait too long." Nie Kan was also in high spirits

Convey my message to him and have him come quickly

Leaning against a cold black jade pillar, Nie Beichuan, surrounded by a chilling aura, spoke with a face as cold as ice: "There are still people who covet that little wealth."

When he looked at Nie Tian, a strange gleam of excitement seemed to emerge in his eerie eyes, where the whites of his eyes were more prominent than the pupils.

"Everyone, get out with me!" Nie Donghai shouted.

Under his command, even Nie Qian and all the people in the room temporarily left

I have said that if it cannot be cured, I will take responsibility!" Hua Mu rolled his eyes and coldly said, "This is the Nie family, and I am not a Qi Refiner, but rather an outsider. If I had ulterior motives, how could I possibly survive to leave the Nie family?"

It has been three days, and not only have renowned physicians from Black Cloud City come, but also those from nearby cities have heard the news and arrived. In pursuit of the substantial rewards, they have all resorted to their most secret techniques, yet Nie Tian's condition has not improved at all

If Nie Donghai had not left, the names labeled on those medicine bottles would drive him insane

Outside the door, many anxious servants of the Nie family hurriedly began to bustle about in a flurry.

"That is indeed the case," Nie Kan chuckled lightly, "He is unaware that his father possesses a Soul Continuation Pill from the Lingyun Sect. The Soul Continuation Pill is a valuable item; as for Nie Tian's minor ailment, as long as he consumes that pill, it will surely cure him instantly"

Nie Donghai glanced at him and felt a sense of vigilance arise within him. Secretly using his spiritual energy to sense, he discovered that the old man did not seem to be a Qi Refining practitioner, as there was not a trace of spiritual energy fluctuation within him

Nie Donghai personally closed the door, sat down in front of it, and continuously took deep breaths to adjust his state of mind, anxiously waiting

Alright. Han Yue hurriedly left

The other side

Hua Mu withdrew his gaze, took a gentle breath, closed his eyes, and suddenly opened them wide, his expression resolute as he declared: "If I cannot save them, I will leave my own head behind!"

Within those bottles and jars, there are vibrant liquids of various colors, and through the bottle stoppers, they emit a variety of strange aromas

Before long, under the guidance of the maid Han Yue, a servant carried in a large wooden tub filled with hot water and placed it in the center of the room

After a pause, he smirked coldly and said disdainfully: "He is already at the end of his days; how could he expect those in his family to wholeheartedly help him find someone? It is not that easy. Over the years, in order to find Nie Tian's biological father, he has exhausted all that he had kept hidden for many years; how much more could he possibly have left?"

The old man's eyes were filled with white spots, and his pupils were extremely small, accentuated by a terrifying scar, giving him a somewhat eerie and frightening appearance

He has always held a deep respect for the Qi Refiners of the Lingyun Sect, who possess extraordinary abilities, and believes that only the Lingyun Sect can assist Nie Tian at this moment

During the conversation, Hua Mu's gaze passed over Nie Donghai and Nie Qian, fixating intently on Nie Tian, who was lying on the bed

"That kid Nie Tianna, I always feel something is off, and I can't shake off this unease in my heart." Nie Kan frowned, "He clearly has a much lower realm, yet he can still surpass Hong Er. He truly is an anomaly. Fortunately, he suddenly fell ill; otherwise... who knows, he might become a hidden danger in the future"

Father, let us go to Lingyun Sect. So many physicians have been unable to help, I do not believe that the new arrival can do so either

However, Ke Hua felt no pain at all, without the slightest hesitation, poured it all into the wooden barrel

Nie Tianyi fell into the wooden barrel, where he was immersed in hot water infused with numerous medicinal liquids by Hua Murong. It was as if he had instantly reached the melting point, and the water immediately began to boil.

"Master Nie, please ask everyone else to leave. Inside the room, apart from myself and that child, no one else can remain." Hua Mu slightly raised his head, a look of arrogance appearing on his face, "My unique technique, which I have relied on for survival, must not be observed by anyone. I hope Master Nie can understand this."

Hua Mu swiftly uncorked a bottle and poured the ethereal blue potion from the vial into the large wooden tub filled with hot water

The head of the family... just as Nie Donghai was frowning in thought, Han Yue timidly said: "That new physician is a stranger. He said that if he fails, you, the head of the family, can deal with him as you see fit"

The so-called generous reward you offered, Nie Donghai, is not enough for me to refine three drops of Nether Water. Hua Mu muttered to himself and poured all the Nether Water from the vial into the wooden barrel without leaving a single drop.

Approaching the large barrel, he gently and gradually placed Nie Tian into it

The elderly man, known as Lao Qiu Hua Mu, had spent many years searching for medicinal herbs in the deep mountains. Today, as he passed by Hei Yun City, he happened to hear that a child in the residence was suffering from a high fever. Introducing himself, the old man spoke slowly in a deep, hoarse voice: "Having practiced medicine for many years, I have gained considerable insight into many difficult and complicated ailments. I believe I can help that little one reduce the fever, and I hope that the head of the Nie family will allow me to give it a try"

Each bottle of medicine is a rare treasure of the world, its value far exceeding the rewards he offers

Father, how can this be? I want to keep watching Xiao Tian!

When the ethereal water completely dripped into the wooden barrel, a thread of azure light lingered in the void before gradually merging into the hot water within the barrel

Hua Mu did not pause, but continued to pour more of the liquid from the medicine jars into the wooden barrel one by one

Before long, a short-statured old man with a dark complexion entered slowly, carrying a small medicine box.

"I think so too," Nie Beichuan said, looking up.

Nie Qian was already in a state of utter confusion; deep within her heart, she believed that only the powerful Qi refiners of the Lingyun Sect, who were high above, could cure Nie Tian's strange illness

Nie Donghai also wore a hesitant expression

"Enough with the nonsense, bring me a large wooden barrel immediately, filled with hot water!" commanded Hua Mu

Some medicine bottles exude a fragrant aroma, some medicine jars have a pungent sourness, while others are characterized by a sharp spiciness

"Are you really confident?" Nie Donghai's expression darkened as he said, "Before you, all the renowned doctors in the vicinity have tried and failed. My grandson has a high fever that hasn't subsided, and if he is not treated quickly, I fear he won't be able to hold on. I was just about to set off for Lingyun Sect; I do not wish to waste our precious time because of your incompetence"

Taking a light breath, Hua Mu finally approached Nie Tian's side. His peculiar eyes, when looking at Nie Tian from a close distance, emitted a strange green glow.

If Nie Tian were to unfortunately pass away from illness, my elder brother would likely lose his only pillar of support, and he too would soon follow suit. In that case, I would face no obstacles within the family.

Hua Mu nodded slightly, his expression remaining unchanged.