I had to admit that Shangguan Guoqiang's condition was complicated. There were several complications. My medical skills were limited, so I didn't dare to treat him blindly. After all, the old man's body wasn't like a young man's. If I didn't treat him properly, it could backfire.
During this trip to the capital, not only had my martial arts skills improved, but my medical skills had also improved. The King Pharmacist's inheritance was like a hidden memory. I had a better understanding of traditional Chinese medicine.
Then, I took out my silver needles and used acupuncture to dredge Shangguan Guoqiang's meridians. Then, I checked his old wounds one by one. It would take a long time for him to recover. At his age, it was best to treat him conservatively.
Half an hour later, I put away the needles. Little Cherry saw that I was sweating and took out a wet tissue to wipe my sweat.
"All right, Grandpa Shangguan. I'm going to prescribe you some medicine. Take it in the morning and in the evening. After a month, your condition will improve." I exhaled in relief.
Hearing me, Shangguan Guoqiang beamed with joy. He could feel his joints heating up. Then, he felt a cool aura moving around him.
"Xiao Zhuang, thank you for coming all the way here." Shangguan Guoqiang smiled. He hadn't been this happy for a long time.
Ever since I had become famous in the capital, Shangguan Guoqiang's reputation had been stabilized. After all, my marriage with Little Cherry had spread like wildfire.
"Grandpa Shangguan, don't say that. Actually, I feel quite guilty. If we had come earlier, many people would have been able to avoid this calamity. As for those soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect our country, we should try our best to make it up to their families." I shook my head with a guilty expression.
"You knew about it?" Shangguan Guoqiang was surprised.
"Yeah, Grandpa Shangguan, I don't understand. Why didn't you tell me earlier?"
I remembered that Director Du had mentioned this a while ago, but he didn't tell me the details. I thought that it was just a stalemate. I didn't expect that we would have to face each other.
Although I felt guilty, I still blamed Shangguan Guoqiang a little. He didn't need to hide this from me. That's why I asked him directly. We were family, so there was no need to be so polite.
Shangguan Guoqiang hesitated for a moment, then sighed and explained slowly, "Actually, I was going to tell you some time ago, but at that time, Pavilion Master Sui specifically called and said that you were going to participate in a martial arts competition. He hoped that I could put aside the matters at the frontier and not interfere with your cultivation progress. It seems that this competition involves the honor of the entire Jianghu."
"Oh!"
I was suddenly enlightened. It turned out there was such a secret. No wonder Shangguan Guoqiang hadn't contacted me. I had thought that the border was peaceful.
In this matter, Pavilion Master Sui was indeed a bit selfish. However, he was also thinking for the sake of the people of the Jianghu. If they could shine in the promotion competition, then they would indeed gain face for the people of the Jianghu. The True Martial Pavilion would also become the biggest beneficiary.
Although Grandpa Shangguan had a high position in Nan Yun, Pavilion Master Sui's influence couldn't be ignored. He was only doing this because he had no other choice.
If I hadn't taken the initiative to come over, Shangguan Guoqiang wouldn't have contacted me unless it was absolutely necessary.
"Alright, Grandpa Shangguan, I misunderstood you."
At first, I thought that Shangguan Guoqiang was old and muddled. Because those talented youths that were selected had already left. I was still leisurely and felt embarrassed.
In reality, Shangguan Guoqiang was also under a lot of pressure. Many people suggested to him that he should directly confront me and see how I would react. However, Pavilion Master Sui had called, so Shangguan Guoqiang could only refuse.
Outsiders all thought that Shangguan Guoqiang didn't want me to take the risk. After all, the border was extremely dangerous. Even the experts of the Five Poison Sect could only protect themselves and act as a deterrent. Little Cherry was in love with me, and the Shangguan family only had one granddaughter left. Shangguan Guoqiang doing this was also human nature.
Therefore, this misunderstanding caused a lot of gossip. Pavilion Master Sui's identity was special, so Shangguan Guoqiang couldn't say it clearly. It could be said that he had his own difficulties.
After some communication, I realized that I had misunderstood him.
"Grandpa Shangguan, please let me go. I'm not afraid of those bullsh * t mutated warriors and wizards. Protecting the country is the responsibility of every iron-blooded man." I cupped my fist and my entire body was burning with fighting spirit.
"Xiao Zhuang, as far as I know, the competition is approaching. The most important thing is to prepare well. After the competition is over, it won't be too late for you to go to the border." Shangguan Guoqiang had a difficult expression.
"It's okay. There's still some time. It's enough. If those southern barbarians don't teach us a lesson, they won't even know their own names!"
I shook my head and paused before saying, "I will explain it clearly to Pavilion Master Sui. You don't have to worry about this."
Actually, Shangguan Guoqiang couldn't wait for me to go to the border to help. It wasn't just him, even the warriors, including those who stood out in the elite competition, were looking forward to it.
Although there were the protectors of the Five Poison Sect, they were people of the martial arts world. It wasn't good for them to show their faces in public. Moreover, that person had an eccentric temper and wasn't easy to get along with. It could be said that they were suffering unspeakably.
It was just that Shangguan Guoqiang was hindered by Pavilion Master Sui's pressure and couldn't express it directly. Now that I had said it, it wasn't good for him to refuse.
It must be known that if it dragged on for another ten days to half a month, another batch of warriors would be injured or killed. It would affect the overall morale.
Without any hesitation, I took out my phone and prepared to contact Pavilion Master Sui.
Before I could make the call, Director Du called me. I was afraid that it wouldn't be good news if he called me at this time.
I hastily picked up the call. "Hello, Director Du."