Steam Era: The Lord of 'Puluo' Chapter 1210 591: Xiao Qianshou's Hand_4

Li Banfeng thought for a moment: "I remember that your Taoist Sect inheritance doesn't rely on Medicinal Powder."

"It's not that it doesn't rely on it, it's that there is no Medicinal Powder. At present there are two theories. One is that the Peddler simply doesn't acknowledge Disease Cultivation as part of the Taoist Sect, which also led to Disease Cultivation having different tiers, but no fully developed Techniques.

The second is that the Peddler acknowledges Disease Cultivation as part of the Taoist Sect, but refuses to provide Medicinal Powder, which forces Disease Cultivation to be passed down only through a master-and-disciple-devouring-each-other kind of way.

This vile way of inheritance caused Disease Cultivation to have only a very small number of Cultivators most of the time, the entire Taoist Sect hovering on the brink of extinction."

Li Banfeng knew about this, but did Disease Cultivators really care about that?

"From what I know, your Disease Cultivators don't actually hope your Taoist Sect prospers. You don't even want fellow disciples to still be alive in this world. Even your Grandmaster isn't very friendly toward his own sect members."

Cui Tiq nodded: "You're not wrong. I too once had a similar idea—that if I kill off all my fellow disciples so that there's only me as a Disease Cultivator in this world, there will be very few who can resolve the lesions I create, and I might be able to move one step closer to my goal of destroying humanity.

But now, my thoughts have changed. If my Taoist Sect grows strong and becomes a powerful force, that too can create good opportunities for me to realize my dream.

And in this process, Disease Cultivation can also contribute to conquering all kinds of illnesses in the world. Before I wipe out humanity, people can live happier lives. This process should probably be described as a win–win."

Li Banfeng pondered the logic in there: "I don't agree with your understanding of 'win–win,' but I get what you mean. It's just, something this secret—why are you telling me?"

"Because we're friends. I really want to hear your opinion. Should I research the formula for Medicinal Powder or not?"

"My advice is: you shouldn't. Because doing that might very well anger the Peddler, and the consequences of angering the Peddler could directly lead to the annihilation of Disease Cultivation.

My suggestion for you is to just tell the Peddler your thoughts straight. He might not support you in destroying humanity, but he should support you in treating disease. If he's willing to actively help you, you can avoid a lot of unnecessary risks."

Cui Tiq thought for a bit, then nodded: "I accept your suggestion. I'm planning to prove with concrete actions that my Taoist Sect can bring real help to Puluo State."

Li Banfeng asked, "When you say concrete actions, you mean…?"

"I want to open a hospital in Qi Qiu City."

Li Banfeng fell silent.

Cui Tiq looked at Li Banfeng sincerely: "My friend, at the hospital in Greenwater City I provided you with a lot of help. At the clinic in Zhengjing Village I also helped you.

Just now, when Qiu Luoye was facing Xiao Qianshou, I still helped you. You're not going to say you don't trust me, are you?"

At this moment, saying he didn't trust Cui Tiq would indeed be a bit hard to get out of his mouth. Li Banfeng said tactfully: "I do trust you, it's just that this isn't something I can decide on my own…"

Cui Tiq shook his head: "To open a hospital in Qi Qiu City, we need the Local Deity's consent. But that shouldn't be too hard for you, right?"

Li Banfeng really couldn't bring himself to refuse him: "I'll go talk to the Local Deity about it."

Cui Tiq gave a deep bow to show his gratitude: "I'll be counting on you for the hospital matter. Next, I want to talk to you about our crystallization of wisdom."

"What crystallization?"

"Our research results have made a new breakthrough. The Knife Labor Ghosts' dependence on Knife Ghost Ridge has decreased to a certain extent, which gives them a relatively wider range of activity. Recently, some Knife Labor Ghosts have appeared in Worry-Free Plain."

Worry-Free Plain.

Li Banfeng had already deduced this situation.

Cui Tiq encountered Du Wenming in Worry-Free Plain. Under normal circumstances, given Du Wenming's cultivation level, he didn't need to answer any of Cui Tiq's questions. Even if he didn't want to fight Cui Tiq, he still had the ability to get away.

The fact that he failed to escape back then can only prove one thing: he wasn't just facing Cui Tiq, but also the Knife Labor Ghosts under Cui Tiq's command.

The nature of Worry-Free Plain is close to that of Bitter Vegetable Manor; there are many exits there leading to different places in Puluo State.

If the Knife Labor Ghosts spread out from there, Puluo State might have to face an unprecedented catastrophe.

Cui Tiq could understand Li Banfeng's worries: "Don't worry, I've already found a way to control them. I won't let them leave Worry-Free Plain, otherwise the major powers in Puluo State, including the Defense Agency, won't let me off."

Li Banfeng carefully sorted through the threads and looked at Cui Tiq again: "Something this secret—you absolutely have to tell me?"

Cui Tiq smiled: "We're friends, and this is a result we created together. On something like this, I won't hide anything from you."

"Since you put it that way, you should be willing to tell me Du Wenming's whereabouts, right?"

"He's still working for Snowflake Beach. As for what exactly he's doing, I'm not clear. I only warned him not to come to Worry-Free Plain again, not to approach our crystallization of wisdom again. As for where he went, I don't know."

"That so-called crystallization is basically something you came up with on your own. Once we're out of the bathhouse, stop bringing me up…" With that, Li Banfeng took Cui Tiq to find Qiu Luoye to discuss the hospital matter.

Dou Jiyan was outside the bathhouse as well, discussing business with Qiu Luoye.

Qiu Luoye's face darkened slightly, a hint of cold light in his eyes: "Sis, you just helped your big brother make a move, and I'm grateful from the bottom of my heart.

In the future, whenever you want to come over to your big brother's place as a guest—eat, drink, have fun—it's all on me. Qi Qiu City is just like your home. Come however you like, however you feel happy!"