Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King

Li Xian ordered the sick child to lie prone on the bed, with his back facing up. Hundreds of abnormal and grotesque bone protrusions made his back undulate, resembling a monstrous figure, truly terrifying, making one’s scalp tingle. This sick child was frail and blood-deficient, and if his back were to be opened and the bones shaved, there would be a risk to his life.

Even the slightest negligence... would result in a life lost in full view of everyone!

Li Xian remained calm: "This disorder of chaotic bones is complex, and it is very difficult to cure quickly. Although I inherited the Ghost Doctor’s knowledge, I have not fully mastered it. If I were to select another four cases of strange illnesses, I could easily cure them, guaranteeing my victory in this medical competition even if there were some foul play. But... in doing so, would I not betray my medical ethics? If my skills were used for fame and avoiding difficulty, would I not lose my reputation? Therefore... the ailments others will not cure, I insist on treating. Although the condition is difficult, I’m not necessarily unable to resolve it."

He held a sword in one hand and a needle in the other. Moving around the sick child several times, he observed the injuries with his eyes, the direction of the bones..., considering the medical skills he mastered, contemplating the treatment method. Soon, a good strategy formed in his mind. He burned the needle until it was fiery red and placed it on the blade. The sword tilted downward, causing the red-hot needle to roll down the blade, finally being gently held by the sword’s tip.

Li Xian directed the sword towards the child’s back, gently pricking. The needle attached to the sword’s tip was delicately inserted into the spine.

Using the sword as a finger, he inserted the needle into the bone. This move made the onlookers exclaim again and again, praising its brilliance and drawing applause. Jin Wanquan glanced sideways and said with discontent: "Showing off, using medicine as an excuse to display martial arts?"

Yao Yin watched with admiration, shaking her head: "No, no. His swordsmanship surpasses his acupuncture. The chaotic bone syndrome causes the bones to grow erratically, shifting acupoints and meridians on the back, making it extremely difficult to perform acupuncture. Forcing acupuncture would get the needle stuck by the bones, making it even harder to position. Therefore, he took an unconventional approach, using swordsmanship to perform acupuncture, confident in substituting the hand with the sword. It not only shows his extraordinary medical skills but also highlights his unusual mastery of Sword Dao!"

Jin Wanquan felt even more indignant upon hearing this, seeing Yao Yin’s sparkling eyes, her beautiful eyes filled with admiration, he felt an indescribable jealousy, cursing inwardly: "This kid just happens to have a good face, everything goes his way. If we talk about true talent and learning, how could he possibly surpass me!"

Tie Yuanwang, He Jin, Liu San, and others also looked over. Liu San, with his rich experience, said: "So this is how the acupuncture is done, first blocking the blood flow on the back. Could he be thinking of opening the back to scrape the bones? This kid has great courage, but I wonder if he can handle it."

Li Xian administered forty-nine needles in succession. He locked the child’s blood and energy, then boiled a decoction, feeding it to the child, who drowsily fell asleep. Li Xian, confident and composed, made a long incision with the sword, tearing open the flesh on the child’s back.

The chaotic bone disorder... skin over bone, flesh over bone, muscle over bone, due to misaligned bones, the back had become abnormal. Opening the back to scrape the bones could temporarily alleviate the symptoms, but the patient must be strong and resilient to withstand the surgery’s pain.

The observing doctors couldn’t help but break out in cold sweat.

Jin Wanquan and others were startled, thinking Li Xian was acting recklessly. But they saw Li Xian exhale white vapor, the Pure Gang Qi Clothing tightly wrapping the sword, making the white mist linger. He then infused it with intention, enhancing the sword’s sharpness.

With the mastery of the "Setting Sun Bloodsword’s" Great Self technique, the sword felt like an extension of his arm. By the way... Li Xian’s style was impressive, whatever he specialized in, with time and practice, he always developed his unique style.

When he shot arrows, his spirit soared high, unparalleled elsewhere. At this moment, whether healing or wielding his sword... he fully exhibited his posture, possessing unique charm, undeniably captivating. Among the onlookers were not just noble ladies and rich merchants’ wives, but all were momentarily transfixed, feeling as if the world was spinning, unable to look away.

The longsword passed through flesh and gaps, extremely steady, cutting off the chaotic bones, picking out the bone material, in one smooth motion.

Li Xian handled everything with ease and turned the brutal treatment scene into one of wonderful skill and delight. He executed a move from the "Setting Sun Bloodsword," where the sword contained scorching Yang energy. As the sword edge passed, it cauterized the wound into a scab, keeping the blood from spilling.

His movements were extremely quick. One by one, the bone materials were placed into a wooden basin, their shapes peculiar, some resembling beads, thorns, blocks, stones. Bearing such bone structures, like a monstrosity, one could imagine the pitiful sight.

A total of three hundred strange bone materials were all removed in an instant, prompting a series of long sighs of relief from onlookers. The child’s back, though bloody and blurry, was flat again, resembling a human form. And because Li Xian had previously administered acupuncture to slow the blood flow, and with his superb swordsmanship, he used clear energy to remove impurities. This way, the child’s blood and energy remained unscathed, life spared, although he just couldn’t get up for a while.

The incision was extremely fine. Wiping off the tiny traces of blood, it seemed almost unscathed, requiring no further treatment. Li Xian fetched herbs, bandaging the wound on the back.

Though the illness is complex and difficult to cure quickly. Li Xian’s skillful handling had indeed greatly alleviated the condition. In the following days, as long as Li Xian continues to adjust, gradually eradicating the causes of the illness, the strange disease can be completely cured.

Li Xian thought: "If I learn the secret technique of the ’Yama’s Needle,’ I wonder if I could completely cure this illness with just a light prick." He looked at Tie Yuanwang, He Jin, Liu San, Jin Wanquan, and others, all were striving to completely cure their patients.

The five were not much different in ability, whoever cured completely would achieve great victory. Li Xian had already done all he could, not caring about the outcome, he found a chair, nonchalantly sat down, and quietly drank tea. Yao Baishun secretly nodded, greatly pleased, knowing in his heart that Li Xian had already won several strides.

In terms of medical skills, demeanor, character, and conduct... he had already won greatly.

It turns out... these five patients were carefully chosen by Yao Baishun. He was well aware of the medical skills of the Sitting Doctors and knew that five would stand out.

Five patients, four easy and one difficult. Yao Baishun thought: "A doctor’s heart needs to be tested by interests to be verified. If these five seek great victory by avoiding this child, that would be the disgrace of my Miao Medicine Pavilion. If someone dares actively choose this child, even if they lose this competition, I will support them in the future."