Chapter 212 - 211: Injuries from Damaged Meridians

Hearing Shen Han’s words, Patriarch Yun shook his head again.

"Han, your perspective is inaccurate.

Even if Tianyi Academy has strong individuals protecting you, can they ensure you remain unscathed?

The way Luo Zuchen operates, even if injured, he aims to heavily wound you.

With Immortal Realm Third Grade strength, you can hardly endure any of his attacks.

Moreover, those strong individuals can’t possibly accompany you at all times.

If Luo Zuchen ambushes you, what will you do?

Safety, Han, you must take it seriously."

This family banquet served as a reminder to Shen Han about safety issues.

Previously, it was the Shen Family who wanted to target Shen Han.

Behind the Shen Family is a massive army, a prominent force on the continent.

Considering the implications, even if they wished to make a move against Shen Han, they would be cautious of the situation.

Yet Luo Zuchen is a madman; he will not consider these things, perhaps even attacking Shen Han on the street without care.

As night fell, although Madam Yun and Cailing’Er kept advising him.

Shen Han knew he couldn’t hide forever in the Yun Family.

Embarking on the path of cultivation, what he seeks is freedom and peace; hiding constantly in anxiety is no freedom at all.

Moreover, Luo Zuchen truly being such a person who resorts to any means, ruthless and decisive, hiding would be futile.

Using the Yun Family to coerce him, and if he doesn’t show up, the Yun Family would face death.

To act ruthless, Luo Zuchen has many methods he can use.

Upon deliberation, Shen Han realized staying at the Yun Family isn’t wise, to prevent Luo Zuchen from harboring more hatred towards them.

After resting for a day, Shen Han set off towards the Capital City.

Despite the Yun Family’s repeated advice, Shen Han was clear that enhancing his strength was the path he must choose.

Perhaps because of the fear instilled by Patriarch Yun’s words, Madam Yun was immensely worried.

In the end, it was only at 9 p.m., when the sky had completely darkened, that Shen Han left the Yun Mansion for the Capital City.

Accompanied by two guards, caution was written all over their faces.

The journey was without delay, almost at full speed ahead.

In less than two days, they reached the outskirts of the Capital City.

The two guards saw Shen Han to the gates of Tianyi Academy before bidding farewell.

Shen Han wasn’t stingy, offering some wealth in gratitude.

The journey to Yexuan Country didn’t take long,

counting the days of rest in Yun’an City, it was only about twenty days.

Walking towards his quarters, the courtyard was empty; his three classmates were likely off studying.

Returning to his room, he tidied up, so as not to appear travel-worn.

Once everything was in order, Shen Han headed towards where Dean Tianyi resided.

This trip to Yexuan Country was initially an opportunity given by Dean Tianyi, naturally, he should report his safe return to him first.

Taking three steps in two, walking a bit faster.

But today, even before Shen Han approached the dean’s courtyard, the attendant at the door greeted him.

"The dean is in seclusion for cultivation; if there’s an urgent matter, please speak with Vice Director Rong."

The attendant gave no opportunity for Shen Han to speak, wearing a serious expression.

No matter what the reason, it seemed visiting the dean was not allowed.

Shen Han frowned, pondering the reason.

But having left the Capital City for over half a month, it seemed difficult to guess.

After bowing and retreating, Shen Han hesitated momentarily before heading to Mr. Zhong’s residence.

Mr. Zhong had always been attentive to him, so it’s only right to share his recent insights with him.

At this time, many students and teachers were engrossed in their studies.

Thus, the way there was rather peaceful.

As Shen Han arrived at Mr. Zhong’s courtyard, before he could knock, he saw the academy physician exiting.

Last time, when Luo Zuchen attacked him, it was this physician who examined him.

"Sir, is Mr. Zhong injured?"

Seeing it was Shen Han, the physician hesitated momentarily before sighing.

"You should go in and see, it’s a bit complicated..."

A bit complicated...

These words genuinely startled Shen Han.

Injury is one thing, but to be ’a bit complicated’...

Narrowing his eyes, Shen Han immediately pushed open the door and entered.

Politeness, Shen Han couldn’t concern himself with that right now.

After entering, a strong medicinal scent permeated the room, quite dense.

It seemed a lot of medicine had been used.

Shen Han made his way to Mr. Zhong’s bedroom; always composed and efficient, Mr. Zhong was now lying on the bed, his face devoid of any color.

"Ah, it’s you, Shen Han, I thought it was the physician who left something behind~"

Seeing Shen Han, Mr. Zhong forced a smile.

"Mr. Zhong, your condition, what caused this..."

This injury seemed worse than he had imagined.

"It’s nothing serious, just some blood deficiency; a good ten-day to half a month of rest should fully heal it."

Mr. Zhong tried to sound nonchalant.

Yet Shen Han still furrowed his brows deeply.

Having spoken with the physician at the door,

the physician’s words were that the injury was difficult to treat.

But Mr. Zhong claimed it was only blood deficiency.

Blood deficiency being so common, how could the physician deem it difficult to treat?

In the physician’s eyes, blood deficiency might not even be considered an injury.

"Don’t keep frowning, I’m not in any real danger.

By the way, I heard your trip to Yexuan went smoothly; do tell me about it~"

Mr. Zhong strained his body, pretending a casual demeanor as he asked.

But Shen Han’s expression remained serious.

"Just now I met the physician outside.

He said your condition, Mr. Zhong, is difficult to treat...

Your injury is not just blood deficiency."

Shen Han’s brow was knotted in concern.

Seeing this, Mr. Zhong could no longer pretend, his eyes softening slightly.

Forcing himself earlier had indeed been tiring.

"That physician can’t keep anything to himself, speaking of the patient’s condition everywhere..."

Not wanting the atmosphere to be too heavy, even now, Mr. Zhong tried to make light of it.

"Mr. Zhong, just what injury have you sustained?

The physician mentioned it’s difficult to treat, but difficult to treat means it can be treated.

What exactly is the injury?"

Seeing Shen Han’s growing urgency, Mr. Zhong hurriedly waved his hand.

"Don’t worry, child, this injury is indeed difficult to treat, but I, Zhong Nan, am somewhat fortunate.

The injury I suffered is damage to the meridians, like Dugu Tian’s, damaging the foundation of the meridians."

Meridian injuries are considered severe for cultivators.

"But don’t worry; the physician thinks it’s difficult because the required materials are hard to find.

But I happen to have it in hand, the Pill made from the Vermilion Cloud Ginseng you gave, it’s meant to heal meridian injuries~"