People in the Qin Dynasty sought good fortune and avoided misfortune.

Chapter 48, The Emergence of the Yin-Yang School, The Fortune and Misfortune of the Hidden Dragon Hall
Jiugong Shendu Mountain, Yin-Yang School.

Inside the Donghuang Pavilion, a gloomy atmosphere prevailed. Donghuang Taiyi stood at the highest point, looking down at the group below.

The group of people below the platform were the remaining elders of the Yin-Yang School who had escaped from the Six-Fingered Black Knight: the Water Elder, Ehuang and Nüying, the Fire Elder, Da Siming, the Wood Elder, and Shao Siming.

The expressions on their faces were not good, especially those of Ehuang and Nüying, whose faces were pale and clearly had suffered serious injuries.

"Though the body is dead, the spirit lives on; the soul is resolute, a heroic ghost." Donghuang Taiyi spoke slowly, his sharp gaze sweeping over the people below.

Ehuang, Nüying, and the others all lowered their heads, not daring to look Donghuang Taiyi in the eye.

Standing to the side, Chu Nan Gong watched this scene and shook his head slightly. This time, the Yin Yang School suffered heavy losses.

The Yin-Yang School has five elders, two protectors, and one priest, the Eastern Lord.

Of the five elders, two are dead and the rest are all seriously injured. Among the priests and protectors, Xinghun died tragically, and his body has not even been recovered. The remaining protectors and priests, Yue Shen and Dong Jun, are still growing and are simply unable to support the Yin Yang School.

This made matters worse for the already struggling Yin-Yang School.

"The dead are gone, the living must go on. This time it's not your fault. Go and rest well," Donghuang Taiyi said to the crowd.

"Thank you, Your Excellency Donghuang."

The others bowed and withdrew, leaving only Donghuang Taiyi and Chu Nangong.

"The Yin-Yang School suffered heavy losses this time. If we don't fill the positions of the five elders and protectors as soon as possible, I'm afraid the Yin-Yang School's plans will be delayed. We also need to send people to investigate the strange occurrences in Xinzheng City again," Chu Nan said publicly.

Donghuang Taiyi looked at Chu Nangong, his eyes behind the golden mask extremely indifferent, as if he didn't care about the three dead people at all.

The five elders were sent out by him to search for a treasure left behind by a Taoist ancestor, but the Mohists found out about it, resulting in the loss of two of the five elders, who were the two most important ones.

The elders of the Water and Soil sects shared both prosperity and ruin. Now that Shun is dead, Ehuang and Nüying are also half-crippled. Yunzhongjun is now the most important figure in the future plans of the Yin-Yang School.

The guardian spirit was an innocent victim. He observed the stars and noticed an anomaly in Xinzheng City. He then asked the spirit to contact Shun, and the two of them went to Xinzheng to investigate.

As soon as Xinghun found the five elders in Luoyang, Six-Fingered Black Knight led the Mo family out to attack. The outcome is self-evident.

"Among the Metal Department, there is Xu Fu, who is proficient in alchemy. He will be given a trial to fill the position of Lord of the Clouds. Among the Earth Department, Wu Ling Xuan Tong will be selected to fill the position of Shun."

Donghuang Taiyi's voice was extremely flat, without the slightest emotion.
"The new Star Soul has been awakened ahead of schedule. As for the anomaly in Xinzheng, take the Moon God Dongjun with you to investigate. Remember to be careful."

Upon hearing this, Chu Nan Gong's face showed worry, and his white beard and eyebrows furrowed together.

"Should we awaken the Star Soul now? Lü Buwei has not given up searching for its whereabouts. If we awaken it prematurely, it may attract Lü Buwei's attention, which would be detrimental to Qin's future plans."

"Moreover, he is currently in the process of being reincarnated as Rashomon. If he is awakened prematurely, it may have an irreversible impact on him."

“Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. After he awakens, I will personally teach him,” Donghuang Taiyi said.

Chu Nan Gong wanted to say something, but in the end he said nothing and just nodded silently.

"Go, the stars are shifting, anomalies are emerging, and the Yin-Yang School should reappear."

Xinzheng, South Korea.

As the sun sets in the west, its afterglow illuminates the azure sky, casting a mottled orange-red hue on the horizon.

The people gathered outside the Han King's Palace looked regretful as they glanced at Xu Qing, who was packing up his things under the tent. Xu Qing's consultation time with the Imperial Hospital had ended for the day, and those of them who hadn't been able to get a turn would have to wait until the middle of the month.

Since Xu Qing treated the people of Xinzheng twice last month, his reputation as the number one divine doctor in Korea has been solidified. Whenever Xu Qing holds a consultation, the people of Xinzheng flock to him, and they can't be driven away no matter what.

"Imperial Physician, leave these trivial matters to us. You've worked hard today, please sit down and rest," the three accompanying physicians said with smiles.

The medical officers of the Imperial Medical Academy were completely convinced of Xu Qing's generosity as the Imperial Physician. After all, they had never seen an Imperial Physician as generous as Xu Qing. The monthly bonus he gave them alone was equivalent to half a year's salary.

More importantly, Xu Qing can protect them. Previously, when they had problems diagnosing the concubines in the harem, they could only accept their bad luck. But Xu Qing, the Imperial Physician, would take the initiative to help them resolve the issues.

Several days ago, a physician offended a concubine, who originally intended to execute him. However, Xu Qing saved him, and the physician escaped without any punishment.

It wasn't that Xu Qing had a lot of influence, but rather that the concubines in the harem dared not offend him because of the powerful Lady Hu and Lady Mingzhu behind him.

Such a generous boss, who doesn't exploit them, actively resolves their problems, and helps them build their reputation—this kind of boss is beyond being called a boss; you could call him a father figure.

If Xu Qing hadn't been so young and hadn't had any intention of taking on godsons or apprentices, these medical officers would have already knelt down and acknowledged him as their father.

"Then I'll leave it to you three. You've done a good job. Continue accompanying me on house calls in the middle of the month," Xu Qing said calmly. The three men were overjoyed and immediately bowed to Xu Qing in gratitude.
"Thank you for the reward, Imperial Physician. Thank you for the reward, Imperial Physician."

Xu Qing nodded and sat down to rest, already used to the three men's fawning attitude.

In just half a month, he had already brought everyone in the Imperial Medical Academy under his command. As the saying goes, if you have rice in your hand, the chickens will follow you willingly.

The rice in Xu Qing's hand was not only plentiful, but also plump. There were not only two pending vacancies for imperial physicians, but also positions for medical officers who would make house calls three times a month.

The former concerns their status, the latter their reputation. He can satisfy both their status and reputation, so the people in the Imperial Medical Academy are naturally completely under his control.

Moreover, he was spending lavishly, both promising and delivering the promises. How could the medical officers of the Imperial Hospital have any ulterior motives?

As for where he got so much money to give out bonuses, what a joke! He manages the pharmacy and procurement, and he has two powerful backers. Plus, he decides the amount of medicine he uses each time he holds a consultation.

He has all the reasons: power, connections, and settling accounts. If he doesn't resell some medicinal herbs, take kickbacks, or embezzle some money, he feels he's betraying his conscience.

As dusk settled, everyone packed their belongings and prepared to return to the Han King's Palace.

However, Xu Qing did not return to the Han Palace with them. Instead, she gave a few simple instructions and headed home.

After returning home, Xu Qing didn't linger. He changed into casual clothes, carrying a medicine box in one hand and an invitation in the other, and got into the carriage at the door.

The coachman drove the carriage, taking Xu Qing towards the outskirts of the city.

Inside the carriage, Xu Qing was playing with the invitation in his hand.

"Hidden Dragon Hall?"

The invitation in Xu Qing's hand was from Qianlong Hall, and today was Qianlong Hall's monthly treasure exchange conference.

Xu Qing, a nobody, was not worthy of attending such a high-end gathering, but the fact that he was known as the number one doctor in South Korea instantly elevated his status.

Physicians, especially those with the title of "miracle doctor," hold a very prominent position in the martial arts world and are highly sought-after by all parties.

"I had wanted to try my luck at the Hidden Dragon Hall earlier to see if I could find a martial art that suits me, but I hadn't had the time until today. Now I can finally take a good look around."

Just as Xu Qing was planning his next trip to the Hidden Dragon Hall, the ball of light in his mind lit up again, and three slips of paper flew out from it.

[Treasures gather, a hidden dragon exchanges them, fortune and misfortune hang in the balance.]

[Auspicious sign: If you do not participate in the Treasure Hunt, but instead go to the Qianlong Hall's Jiazi Tower to select a treasure, you will receive a second-grade opportunity. Good fortune. Entangled by cause and effect, your future blessings will be long-lasting.]

[Neutral draw. Do not go to Qianlong Hall. Go home and rest. Nothing gained, nothing lost. A draw.]

[A medium-to-lower fortune: Attending the Yi Bao Conference will bring calamity, entangled in karmic consequences, with hidden disasters. Caution is advised for the future; this is an ominous sign.]

Looking at the fortunes of the three sticks, Xu Qing was somewhat surprised.

Judging from the divination, some unexpected events are likely to occur at this Yi Bao Conference, which may even threaten the safety of those attending.

"Interesting. Who would be willing to risk offending the farmers to disrupt the Yi Bao Conference?" Xu Qing thought to himself.

As a stronghold outside the six halls of the Farmer's Clan, Qianlong Hall has always been known for its protection of transactions. Without exception, the people invited to each Yibao Conference are either heroes of the martial arts world or dignitaries from various countries.

At the same time, Qianlong Hall also served as a base for farmers to gather intelligence from various countries.

Whether it's to protect the treasures of Qianlong Hall or to protect the people attending the Treasure Exchange Conference, the safety of Qianlong Hall is beyond doubt.

Moreover, the Hidden Dragon Hall is backed by the behemoth that is the Farmer School. Although the Farmer School is plagued by internal strife, it is still a major sect among the Hundred Schools of Thought, boasting 100,000 disciples. No other major sect of the Hundred Schools of Thought dares to offend it.

Who on earth would dare to risk offending the farmers and disrupt the Yibao Conference?

Xu Qing couldn't help but feel a little curious, but he didn't intend to get involved just because of that curiosity, since he still valued his life.

Xu Qing then turned his attention to the first signature, for this was a second-grade opportunity.

The last second-grade opportunity he had was the Evergreen Skill, a divine skill that allowed him to leap from a novice to someone with internal strength comparable to a second-rate master in just half a month.

Moreover, this second-grade opportunity has another characteristic: it brings lasting good fortune. Whenever these four words appeared before, the opportunities he received repeatedly saved him from danger.

This made him start to look forward to this opportunity to obtain a second-grade item.

(End of this chapter)