All Heavens: A Role-Playing System Starting from Tianlong

Chapter 67 Healing and Forming an Alliance

However, Zhang Cheng wasn't there to solve a case.

The feud between these two men couldn't be explained by just one or two incidents. They had disliked each other for decades, and these two events merely brought their existing conflicts to a head, leaving no room for reconciliation.

He looked away and asked, "What if I could heal your face?"

Li Qiushui was taken aback. "What did you say?"

"I'm saying—" Zhang Cheng looked at her, "If I can heal the wounds on your face, I can also cure your senior sister's immature behavior. Is there any room for reconciliation between you two?"

Li Qiushui's gaze sharpened: "Is this true?"

"If I were to lie to you about this, wouldn't that make us mortal enemies? What would I gain from that?"

The Xiaoyao School was well-versed in medicine, divination, astrology, music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Li Qiushui herself was naturally also a highly skilled physician.

But the scars on her face were left by the Old Woman using special techniques. Over the years, she had tried every possible method and every miraculous medicine, but to no avail. She had long since given up.

Hearing Zhang Cheng say this, she felt both hope and doubt.

After a moment of silence, she slowly spoke: "If you can really cure me, then my grudge against my senior sister is not something I can't let go of."

She paused, her tone turning cold: "However, whether my senior sister is willing to let go or not is not up to me."

Zhang Cheng nodded: "It's alright, as long as you agreed. I'll talk to your senior sister about it."

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"In that case, we've reached a temporary agreement." Li Qiushui nodded slightly. "Why don't you tell me, young man, how you plan to treat my injury?"

"I have a way to promote the healing of your wound. However, this method requires you to completely trust me and be willing to cooperate with me."

Zhang Cheng explained, "The scar on your face is an old one that has died. To make it heal properly, we need to remove that piece of flesh and let new flesh grow from underneath."

After listening, Li Qiushui hesitated slightly.

She could understand Zhang Cheng's earlier words as meaning that this method was extremely dangerous when used, and that if she resisted, it might endanger both of them.

But what he said next sounded rather unbelievable. What if his face was gouged out and couldn't be healed?

She thought for a moment, then took out a dagger from her sleeve. The dagger was no more than a foot long, and seemed to be made of crystal, its entire surface translucent.

"Young brother, please don't blame me for being suspicious," Li Qiushui said slowly. "It's just that your method sounds a bit risky. Words alone are not enough to convince you."

As she spoke, her gaze swept over the Lingjiu Palace disciples.

"Perfect timing. There are a few of my senior sister's maids here. Why don't I cut off some flesh from their faces first, and then you can show me your skills, brother? It'll also let me see what you're capable of."

She looked at Zhang Cheng and smiled slightly: "If it succeeds, I will naturally feel at ease."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of several Lingjiu Palace disciples changed drastically.

Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, powerful allies and enemies have reached an agreement and are now about to attack them.

But they were trained by the Old Woman herself, and even knowing they were no match, they would never give up and wait to die. Several young disciples immediately gripped their sword hilts, ready to draw their swords and fight.

Xiao Yu raised her hand to stop them: "Wait a minute." She was clearly quite prestigious in the Spirit Palace, and the disciples immediately sheathed their swords.

Xiao Yu quickly made a mental calculation.

She had just met with the Child Granny and knew that her master was seriously injured and on the run. Every moment of delay would increase the danger.

If this matter can be resolved quickly, we can contact the Lord sooner and prevent her from continuing her journey while still injured.

Moreover, if Zhang Cheng hadn't intervened, she would already be dead. She remembered this life-saving grace and trusted him completely.

Furthermore, given the current situation, they had no other choice.

Zhang Cheng and Li Qiushui's martial arts skills far surpassed their own. If these two were to do something, the rest of them wouldn't even have the right to stop them.

Since that's the case, it's better to proactively hand over the initiative to Zhang Cheng. This shows trust and makes things look good for both sides.

She composed herself, clasped her hands in a fist salute to Zhang Cheng, and said, "Great Hero Zhang, you just saved my life, so I trust you. The decision on this matter is entirely up to you. We will follow your instructions."

Zhang Cheng glanced at her and nodded.

He secretly sensed the location of friendly forces and, seeing that Xiao Yu had been identified as an ally, he had her sit cross-legged on the spot, leaning slightly forward. He then sat behind her, gently leaning his back against hers.

After doing all this, he looked up at Li Qiushui and said, "That's enough."

Li Qiushui nodded. She didn't intend to make things difficult for a junior.

A flash of white light, and a wound several inches long appeared on Xiao Yu's face, the skin and flesh rolled back, and blood gushing out.

Li Qiushui controlled her strength perfectly; the knife almost grazed her bone.

Xiao Yu let out a muffled groan, his body trembling slightly. Upon seeing this, Zhang Cheng immediately activated [Iron Cavalry Follows].

As the "Mount Life Recovery Enhancement" took effect, the wounds on Xiao Yu's face began to heal at a visible speed. Noticing the changes within her body, she immediately closed her eyes and circulated her internal energy to accelerate her recovery.

Li Qiushui walked over, squatted down, and carefully examined the wound on Xiao Yu's face.

The flesh writhed and the skin grew, and soon the deep, bone-revealing knife wound closed up and healed.

These martial arts masters, once they lose their internal energy, are no different from ordinary people in terms of their "health bar." Therefore, the recovery effect is immediate.

After waiting a short while, Zhang Cheng got up and helped Xiao Yu up from the ground. The wound on the other person's face had healed completely, without leaving a trace.

Li Qiushui reached out and touched Xiao Yu's face. It was smooth to the touch, as if it had never been injured.

Suddenly, she grabbed Xiao Yu's shirt by the chest and ripped it open. "Rip—!" The shirt tore, revealing the skin underneath.

Zhang Cheng quickly turned his head away, asking, "Mrs. Li, what are you doing?"

Li Qiushui ignored him. She reached out and placed her hand on Xiao Yu's chest, carefully feeling it.

A moment later, she looked up, her eyes filled with shock: "Her broken sternum—and damaged internal organs—were all healed?"

She released her grip and swung her hand back again. "Swoosh!" Half of Xiao Yu's trouser leg fell off, revealing the spot where she had struck him in mid-air earlier.

There should have been a smooth hole running through the muscle and bone. But now it was perfectly intact, as if it had never been injured.

Li Qiushui stood up, and the way she looked at Zhang Cheng completely changed.

"Impressive," she praised sincerely. "Your skill is truly remarkable."

Zhang Cheng smiled and said, "Impressive, isn't it? Theoretically, my technique can cure anyone as long as they don't die on the spot."

Li Qiushui took a deep breath and bowed slightly to Zhang Cheng: "In that case, I would like to ask for your help, young brother."

"Autumn waters will surely bring rich rewards."

Zhang Cheng did not answer immediately. He sensed again that Li Qiushui was still not classified as an ally, but two more Lingjiu Palace disciples next to Xiao Yu had been marked as "ally".