Peach Blossom Divine Medical God Chapter 2329 - 2285: Worshiping the Tree Root

The next few days, the two of them would all be spent here.

"Brother Chen Yang, are we really going to help them? I really didn’t expect it, we’ve only been out of the academy for a few days, and we’ve already run into something like this."

After circling the room once, Tu Qi walked to Chen Yang’s side and asked for his true opinion.

Chen Yang nodded without hesitation. "Village Chief Qin’s words make sense too."

"Since we’ve agreed, we have to see it through. No matter what, we should at least go with them to the Capital and see for ourselves."

"Also, since we’re here, we might as well settle in. You’ve seen Village Chief Qin’s strength; do you really think we can just walk away?"

"Better to lend them a proper hand, and in return we can gain a favor from the Dajing Royal Family. That’s no small benefit."

Chen Yang said lightly.

After listening, Tu Qi hummed twice and nodded repeatedly.

Given the current situation, that was indeed the case.

They could only take the risk, helping Prince Jingkang and making a trip to the Capital of the Dajing Dynasty.

Hopefully, it would succeed.

After a few exchanges, the two stopped talking.

Each returned to his own bed and sat down to cultivate.

But after Chen Yang sat, he did not start cultivating.

Instead, he carefully began to study the Medicine King Scripture in his mind.

The latest formula that had appeared in the Medicine King Scripture did indeed contain a way to treat reversed meridian flow.

But reversed meridian flow was no small matter.

Treating it was not something that could be solved just by having a recipe.

He had to study it thoroughly and fully digest the entire formula.

Only then would he have greater confidence in curing the Old Emperor of the Dajing Dynasty.

Moreover, refining the Loosening Muscle Great Returning Pill would require over a hundred kinds of medicinal ingredients.

Among them were quite a few rare herbs; he had to prepare in advance and have a clear idea in his heart.

He closed his eyes, studying for a long time and pondering for a long time.

He gained quite a bit of experience and came to a general understanding of the condition of reversed meridian flow.

"If I want to cure it, refining the Loosening Muscle Great Returning Pill is the key."

After this round of research, he discovered that the Loosening Muscle Great Returning Pill itself was the crucial key to treating reversed meridian flow.

The other treatment methods were merely auxiliary.

"Looks like tomorrow I really need to go into the mountains and prepare the herb materials properly."

"Over a hundred ingredients—if even one is missing, the Loosening Muscle Great Returning Pill won’t work."

Chen Yang let out a long breath and made up his mind.

Just as he finished his pondering and research into the treatment plan, noise suddenly came from outside the house.

It seemed something had happened in the village; some voices were drifting over.

"Tu Qi."

As Chen Yang got out of bed, he called out to Tu Qi.

Tu Qi was cultivating intently; only when he heard Chen Yang’s voice did he stop.

"What is it, Brother Chen Yang?" Tu Qi opened his eyes, looking at Chen Yang in confusion.

"Something seems to be going on in the village. Want to go out and take a look?" Chen Yang asked.

Tu Qi didn’t answer immediately and instead paused to listen carefully.

He realized there really was something going on—sounds were coming from outside, as if many people were talking.

"Alright, let’s go have a look." Tu Qi thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

Then the two of them left the room together and headed into the village.

Walking onto the main road of the village, they found the place truly bustling.

Every household was full of joy, lanterns lit; as they chatted and laughed with each other, they were also in their own courtyards washing heaps of demon beasts, the carcasses of their prey.

Some of the children were meanwhile wolfing down meat as they played and roughhoused with each other.

The festive scene looked as if the village were celebrating the New Year.

"No wonder all those kids are so sturdy. Turns out they grow up eating demon beast meat from childhood, tempered by Spiritual Power since they were little." Looking at those children devouring demon beast meat, Chen Yang understood.

There was a reason why every one of them grew so robust.

"Why is there suddenly so much meat in the village? Could it be that the men who went out hunting have returned?" Tu Qi guessed.

"Honored guests, why have you come out? Were you looking for the village chief? The village chief is holding a sacrifice to the tree god."

Just as Tu Qi was guessing, an aunt from the neighboring courtyard spoke with a smile.

The folk here were simple and honest; there was a deep smile on everyone’s face.

The children as well.

"Oh, thank you, auntie." Chen Yang replied with a smile, then led Tu Qi toward the village square.

It was the place where they had discovered that giant tree stump this morning.

Once there, they saw it clearly.

Over a hundred sturdy men were under the leadership of Village Chief Qin Qingfeng, standing in neat rows and bowing toward the tree stump.

The offering table from before had also been set up again with sacrifices.

Several demon beast skulls, and bowls filled with bright red demon beast blood.

The entire sacrificial scene did not have many people, yet it gave off a very sacred, grand feeling.

"A sacrifice... to a tree stump? That’s strange. I’ve only ever heard of sacrificing to ancestors." Seeing this, Tu Qi couldn’t help feeling puzzled.

Chen Yang was the same.

He’d only ever heard of sacrifices to ancestors; he really hadn’t seen anyone worship a tree stump.

But Chen Yang understood that the Qin Family clansmen must have their reasons for doing this.

They had once been of the Royal Family, so they naturally had their own set of ritual practices.

Since he didn’t understand, it wasn’t his place to say much.

He could only stand to the side, watching Qin Qingfeng and the others conduct their rites and bow to the stump.

After the bowing, Qin Qingfeng walked around the tree stump, chanting some words that were hard to make out.

The whole process lasted for dozens of minutes before it finally ended.

"I’ve already made the situation clear to you. You have three days to prepare properly. Three mornings from now, assemble here. No one is allowed to be late." Qin Qingfeng stood before the offering table, turning around as he spoke.

"Yes, Village Chief."

Over a hundred sturdy men answered in unison, their blood and qi surging like a rainbow.

Though there were only a bit over a hundred, the impression they gave was extremely shocking.

Chen Yang also sensed that every one of these Qin Family clansmen was no simple figure.

Their qi and blood surged like a rainbow, and their cultivation was not low; most of them seemed to have stepped into the Infant Transformation Realm.

Only a small number of young men were still staying at the Condensation Realm.

A hundred-strong team with such overall strength—put them anywhere in the outside world and they would definitely be an explosive force.

They were no small power.

No wonder Qin Qingfeng had the confidence to openly escort Prince Jingkang back to the Capital.

So that was where his confidence came from.

After replying in unison, all the men dispersed.

The square, which had been filled with surging qi and blood just moments before, suddenly became quiet.

Seeing this, Chen Yang and Tu Qi finally walked forward from the side.

"Young friends, what brings you out? Were you looking for this old man for something?" Qin Qingfeng saw the two and a faint smile appeared on his face.

"Nothing in particular. We just heard noise outside and came out to have a look out of curiosity, and happened to come here." Chen Yang replied.

"I see." Qin Qingfeng nodded, then said, "The men of the village have just come back from hunting in the deep mountains. The village is busy dealing with all the carcasses, so it’s indeed a bit noisy."

"Village Chief, the sacrifice you were just holding here—were you worshipping this tree stump?" Tu Qi was puzzled, so he asked directly.

"Yes." Qin Qingfeng’s answer was very straightforward; he nodded without hesitation.