Traveling through time to cultivate immortality: a life and death test

Liu Xing's day was incredibly busy. During the day, he practiced swordplay, supervised Dongfang Qing's studies, and treated patients. At night, he meditated and practiced the Ice Water Technique. His schedule was packed, leaving no time wasted. After a busy six months, a year had passed since Liu Xing escaped from the tiankeng. His skills improved daily, but there was still no sign of a breakthrough.

Liu Xing's performance this year had repeatedly amazed the Dongfanghao couple. He had achieved military success for the gang, annihilating the Wushui Gang; healed numerous wounded guards, earning the title of "Little Miracle Doctor"; and healed his precious daughter's diligent study and cultivation. Each of these tasks was incredibly difficult, yet this fourteen-year-old boy had accomplished them all. So, the couple hosted a private dinner for Liu Xing, with the Dongfanghao family of three and Liu Xing dining in his wife's courtyard.

Liu Xing understood that this private banquet was far more valuable than a public banquet; it clearly demonstrated the Dongfang Hao couple's fondness and respect for him. Compared to the initial deception and solicitation, this was a more sincere endorsement.

Dongfang Hao and his wife were increasingly confused about Liu Xing's future. His promising future was boundless, but the small temple of Yanyu Pavilion might not be enough for him; he had his own vast world. They looked at their daughter with sympathy, their daughter's sincere efforts ultimately in vain, and the gap between them would only widen. Fortunately, Liu Xing was very measured and methodical. He didn't deceive or toy with Qing'er's feelings, but instead allowed her to develop a more positive life, ensuring that Dongfang Hao would have a successor. If he found out that Liu Xing dared to toy with his daughter, Dongfang Hao would destroy this talented young man even if it meant sacrificing his entire sect.

Therefore, Liu Xing's development in the sect was left to its own devices, allowing him to do whatever he wanted. Dongfang Hao was very smart and adopted a very good strategy, which was to treat Liu Xing as a partner and friend, making friends with him rather than a subordinate.

Liu Xing thoroughly enjoyed the meal. He keenly sensed the genuine affection Dongfang Hao and his family showed him; it was the warmest moment he'd ever felt since arriving in this world. Since crossing over, he'd been trapped in a constant struggle to "stay alive," his mind strained. Now, he finally relaxed, his state of mind shifting. He sensed a breakthrough in his cultivation approaching.

Liu Xing ate and chatted while using his senses to examine the health of Dongfang Hao and his wife. Dongfang Hao was in his prime, vigorous and healthy, with no hidden injuries. His meridians were slightly blocked, but it didn't affect his health. His wife, on the other hand, was experiencing a lack of energy, weight loss, hair loss, endocrine disorders, and other issues. She appeared fine, seemingly boosted by the effects of the drugs, but in reality, they were sapping her health. In two years, the drugs would wear off, and not only would she revert to her original form, but her symptoms would worsen.

After hearing Dongfang Qing mention that his wife's condition stemmed from heavy bleeding during a difficult labor, Liu Xing recalled a well-known condition in his past life called Sheehan's Syndrome, a sequelae of hypopituitarism caused by excessive blood loss during a difficult labor. Judging from his wife's symptoms, he suspected she had this condition. He suspected that limited medical resources meant she didn't receive adequate treatment at the time, and her condition has been deteriorating until today.

In his previous life, treatments were primarily remedial, not curative, and were offered through nutritional supplements, exercise, hormone injections, and other methods. However, Liu Xing now possessed the special ability of spiritual power, and found a way to cure the condition. The method was simple: injecting spiritual power into the body to repair the relevant tissues.

The meal lasted a full hour before we were satisfied. One party tried hard to win over the other party, while the other party enjoyed it peacefully. They were so happy that time passed by quickly without them noticing.

"Aunt Dongfang, I see that you don't look well. Can I let your nephew take your pulse?" Liu Xing decided to take action.

"Okay, I've had this disease for over ten years, and the pharmacist said it can only be treated with care, not cured. It wouldn't hurt to let you, the little genius doctor, take a look," the lady said with a smile, unconcerned. She then held out her hand for Liu Xing to feel her pulse.

Liu Xing pretended to be serious, eyes closed. He gently placed his index and middle fingers on Madam's pulse, channeling his profound energy into her body. The energy swept through her body, clearing away stubborn ailments and blockages in her meridians and tissues. The atrophied pituitary gland, thyroid gland, and breast tissue were all activated, revitalized. After a quarter of an hour, Liu Xing finally concluded. Though the treatment took a while, his reputation as a "miracle doctor" wasn't exaggerated, and everyone trusted him and waited patiently. Madam felt as if she had grown significantly lighter, but dismissed it as an illusion.

"How's it going? Have you figured out anything?" Dongfang Hao asked nervously, his face full of hope. His wife was deeply touched by her husband's concern for her. She thought, "I know my illness very well. It's incurable."

"I have already thought of a treatment method. I will write you a prescription later. You can take the medicine according to the prescription and take it for three consecutive months. I guarantee that the medicine will cure the disease." Liu Xing said confidently.

"Brother Liu Xing, can you really cure my mother's illness?" Dongfang Qing was also very excited.

"Of course, I'm a little miracle doctor!" Liu Xing replied. Dongfang Qing believed it without a doubt, and her eyes sparkled with joy when she saw that her lover had such ability.

"Qing'er is beyond saving." Dongfang Hao and his wife looked at each other with bitter smiles and observed a moment of silence for their daughter.

The servants brought pen and paper, and Liu Xing wrote down a prescription in a very leisurely manner. It was mainly for replenishing qi and blood, and some rare herbs were inserted to make it look real but actually had no effect. Even the old medicine master could not understand it.

Liu Xing returned to his yard to prepare for a breakthrough, and told Dongfang Qing not to disturb him in the next few days. He would bring his own dry food and he wanted to study medicine in seclusion.

Liu Xing locked the courtyard door, sat cross-legged on his bed, and began practicing the "Ice Water Art," practicing it cycle after cycle, gradually increasing his mana to the peak of the fourth level. Sensing a bottleneck, he concentrated all the spiritual energy in his dantian and directed it towards the diaphragm, easily achieving a breakthrough. It seems that an elevated state of mind is conducive to breakthroughs in cultivation techniques. This experience should be remembered. In the future, in addition to practicing the techniques, one should also focus on cultivating the mind. Next, Liu Xing immediately began practicing the fifth level of the technique, greedily absorbing the blue light around him. Following the newly added circulation route, he practiced the energy for a cycle and then absorbed it into his dantian. Liu Xing didn't rush out, but continued practicing to consolidate his current state until it stabilized. When Liu Xing awoke from his trance, he realized that half a month had passed. This retreat had been quite long. He looked inward, and his body expelled a lot of impurities, which clung to his skin, leaving a dark, uncomfortable feeling. He would rinse it off later. He discovered that his resistance to hunger was growing stronger. He could go fifteen days without food or water without feeling hungry at all, as if spiritual energy could simply fill his stomach. In addition, the improvement of his realm has further enhanced his perception and other abilities.