I smiled awkwardly and waved my hand. "Elder Peng, this is my personal problem. Please don't be like this."
It was indeed my fault for not considering all these things. Of course, my medical skills had also improved recently. As my Yi Jin Jing reached the sixth cycle, I had a deeper understanding of the Medicine King's inheritance.
Although medical skills and martial arts didn't seem to have much connection, they actually complemented each other. In the eyes of Elder Guan and the others, they might think that it was impossible to have both. However, in ancient times, medical skills and martial arts were inseparable. It wasn't because the ancient people were smart, but because they had the right training methods to greatly increase their efficiency.
The current Hua Xia's martial arts environment wasn't very optimistic due to various reasons. As someone who had seen the golden age of martial arts thousands of years ago through the Martial Saint Tablet, I had a deep understanding of this.
Therefore, I didn't intend to give up on one of them. Since I had the ability to do both, why not?
Of course, from Elder Peng's problem, I couldn't help but think that Grandpa Shangguan was also suffering from illness in Nan Yun. After I won the first prize and bid for the medicinal herbs, I would return to Nan Yun. On one hand, I would reunite with my sister-in-law, and on the other, I would treat Grandpa Shangguan and Leng Yue.
Of course, the most important thing was to investigate the Blood Demon's whereabouts. Since he had caused such a commotion in Chu Zhou City, he would definitely have some clues. With my current strength, even if I fought against the Blood Demon head-on, I wouldn't be defeated unless his demonic arts improved by leaps and bounds. However, I didn't dare to jump to conclusions about the Blood Demon's improvement. If I could get the Golden Snake Sword back, then the situation would be different.
Previously, when I was fighting against Lv Zhendong, the top genius of the Warring States Ranking, Grandmaster Chen lent me his Dragon Spring Sword. That feeling was more than just awesome. It was like playing a game where I had a full set of godly equipment. It was as if no one in this world could withstand my three sword strikes.
Even though the Golden Snake Sword's grade wasn't as high as the Dragon Spring Treasured Sword, I was more proficient in using it. When I coordinated with the Golden Snake Sword, I could clearly feel that it was fighting side by side with me and progressing with me, just like my companion.
I am confident that as long as I get the Golden Snake Sword back, I will be able to perform the fourth style of the True Martial Seven Skills, let alone the third style. At that time, I will be able to fight against the Blood Demon!
Although there were seven styles in the True Martial Seven Skills, it was undeniable that they were used to fight against the Blood Demon when he was at his peak. In other words, the Blood Demon had been avoiding the sharp edge of the True Martial Seven Skills and was in the process of returning to his peak. I couldn't delay it any longer. For ordinary martial artists, I was a well-deserved martial arts prodigy, and the speed of my growth in the past six months was witnessed by everyone. However, I still didn't think that I could be compared with the Blood Demon. To be precise, the Blood Demon was an old monster who had lived for at least a thousand years. So many famous martial arts masters in the ancient times had turned into dust. However, he relied on his remnant consciousness to witness the technological era hundreds of years later and caused a lot of trouble for some big shots.
In this aspect, the Blood Demon was undoubtedly successful. However, in a sense, the existence of the Martial Saint Tablet might have been used to fight against the Blood Demon. Regardless of whether it was the King of Medicine or Zhenren Zhang, they were all legendary figures whose names would be recorded in history. Although they didn't have the special skills of the Blood Demon, they could at least infuse a trace of their consciousness into the Martial Saint Tablet, which at least gave future generations the hope to punish the Blood Demon.
As I was lost in my thoughts, the car slowly came to a stop.
"Brat, why are you in a daze?" Guan Ruolan nudged me, and I quickly came back to my senses.
Not long after, under the guidance of the Peng family's father and son, we entered a loft without any obstructions. Although it was a bit old, it was clean and spotless.
What surprised me was that Chen Haonan was also inside, but he was alone. I didn't see Li Meiyu, so I assumed that she had gone back to her room to rest.
When he saw me, Chen Haonan looked surprised. He looked at Elder Peng and couldn't help but greet them. "Hello, Grandpa, Uncle Peng."
Elder Peng chuckled. "No need to be so polite. If it wasn't for your recommendation, I wouldn't have had this opportunity. I still have to thank you."
"Grandpa, you're exaggerating. As a junior, I feel honored to be able to help you."
When talking to Elder Peng, Chen Haonan was still very polite. It was enough to show the Peng family's prestige in the capital.
At this time, Guan Ruolan quietly pinched me and rolled her eyes. I naturally understood that she was blaming me. If we had used elixirs to stabilize, or even cure the old man's illness, then this Chen Haonan's contribution would definitely not go unnoticed. After all, there were many talented people in the True Martial Pavilion. If it wasn't through the recommendation of an acquaintance, even if it was a "relative of the emperor", it wouldn't be easy to obtain the corresponding services and help.
Because the True Martial Pavilion's founding purpose was to serve the martial artists, although it wasn't very humane, it was made after careful consideration. If the members all harbored selfish motives and wanted to be related to each other, it would be difficult to achieve true fairness and justice. In this aspect, it was different from the six great dojos.
"Zhuang Feng, are you familiar with grandpa?" At this time, Chen Haonan couldn't help but ask me.
"Not too bad," I said indifferently.
"Hey, you two know each other?" Elder Peng was a little surprised.
"Dad, Genius Doctor Xiao Zhuang is the winner of the Hero Ranking's Rookie King of the Year. Logically speaking, he already has the qualifications to join the True Martial Pavilion. It's not surprising that they know each other," Peng Haoran explained.
Elder Peng nodded lightly. He had almost forgotten that this brat also had the identity of a martial arts genius.