Bachelor [EN]: Chapter 27

The ‘Heavenly Eye Technique’ is a simple method that uses magic power in the eyes to observe the human body and detect the presence of magic power. Han Li was initially very interested in exploring this technique. He continuously used the Heavenly Eye Technique on his own eyes to observe his body. As a result, he discovered a faint white light emanating from his body. The white light became denser and clearer as it approached his dantian [an energy center in the body]. It seemed that this white light was indeed magic power. Han Li reached out to grab the light, but he felt nothing. Magic power, like true qi [internal energy], clearly had no form or texture. It could only be seen using the Heavenly Eye Technique. However, after performing the technique several times, he quickly lost interest. Who was he going to observe with the Heavenly Eye Technique? He couldn’t just keep looking at himself every day. So, Han Li focused on training the Fireball Technique. He tried to become proficient enough to use it in actual combat, and he was also looking for breakthroughs by moving on to other types of magic techniques. As he recalled the hardships he was experiencing while training in magic techniques, Han Li sighed. The number of times he sighed had increased since he started learning magic techniques.

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Ding- Dong-

A low bell sound echoed from outside the Valley of the Divine Hand. For some unknown reason, there had been an increase in the number of patients seeking him out recently. Moreover, many of them were severe trauma patients with arms or legs severed by swords. He grabbed the medicine bag he had prepared in advance and rushed out. Before he could even leave the Valley of the Divine Hand, Han Li noticed a senior disciple looking flustered. The disciple was overjoyed when he saw Han Li. “Great Doctor Han, you’re here. My master has been poisoned by a potent toxin, and I couldn’t just stand by and watch. Please hurry and come with me to see if you can detoxify him.” As Han Li got closer, he recognized the disciple as Ma Young, the favored disciple of Elder Lee, who was ranked fifth in the sect. He had visited the Valley of the Divine Hand a few times with Elder Lee before. “Poisoned?” Han Li asked about the details as they walked. “Yes. My master went down the mountain on business and fought with a master from the Arang Clan. He was hit by the opponent’s hidden weapon. At first, he didn’t even realize he was poisoned and killed the opponent, but on the way back, the poison took effect, and he lost consciousness.” “Have you seen any other doctors?” “Yes, of course, I’ve visited several. The other doctors only said that my master was poisoned by a rare toxin and couldn’t do anything. They couldn’t even write a prescription.” Ma Young complained about the other doctors. Han Li pretended to focus on walking, but inside, his heart was pounding. In truth, Han Li was not an expert in detoxification. If he were to treat internal or external injuries, he could rely on various medicinal herbs and his own abilities to solve the problem. But what was he supposed to do about a rare and potent toxin? Although he had the Clear Spirit Powder, which was said to detoxify all 100 types of poisons, he was not sure if it would work on this particular toxin. Moreover, the other doctors residing in the mountain were experts in treating common injuries and detoxifications that were frequently encountered in the martial world. How could the higher-ups value their lives so much and gather doctors who lacked skills? The fact that they couldn’t even write a prescription meant that this poison was that difficult and rare to treat. Ma Young was almost dragging him by the sleeve as they rushed to Elder Lee’s residence. His actions showed the deep bond between master and disciple.

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Elder Lee’s residence was not luxurious or large. There were several outbuildings and a courtyard nearby, and a dirt wall about a meter high surrounded the entire residence. A round, half-moon gate was open, and many guests had come to check on Elder Lee. Upon entering, Han Li saw that there were even more people than he had seen from the outside. Han Li had heard from early on that Elder Lee had a gentle and kind nature. He never showed anger to anyone, from lower-ranking disciples to fellow elders, and he was a good-natured person who did not get involved in the sect’s power struggles. Therefore, he was highly praised, and his network was extensive. Now that such an accident had happened to Elder Lee, people had to visit him at least once. This was why so many people had gathered. As Han Li entered, many people recognized him at once. They rushed to greet him. “Greetings, Divine Doctor Han!” “Divine Doctor Han, you’ve arrived!” “We’re saved now. Doctor Han is here…” For a while, loud voices echoed in his ears. Han Li smiled as he looked at them. Although he was tired of such formalities and pretenses, he greeted them with impeccable etiquette. Fortunately, those who maintained their dignity, such as the Sect Leader and Gong Feng, simply nodded slightly to Han Li and did not approach him. Ma Young stood beside him, anxiously watching Han Li’s responses. His face was filled with urgency. When they finally reached the last person, Ma Young could no longer hold back and grabbed Han Li’s shoulder, pulling him inside. This rough behavior naturally angered the others who wanted to build a relationship with the divine doctor. Thus, Han Li was led directly into the reception room by Ma Young. Inside, there were only a few family members, Vice Sect Leader Ma, and two elders. And surprisingly, Lǚ Bìyǔ was in the room. As Han Li looked at Lǚ Bìyǔ with a questioning gaze, he noticed a small girl standing next to him. Lǚ Bìyǔ was constantly comforting her, and his actions showed a tenderness that was different from what he showed to other disciples. It was clear that he was in love with her. Han Li was curious about the face of the woman who had captured the heart of the arrogant Senior Brother Lǚ. The girl looked to be about sixteen or seventeen years old, with her jet-black hair braided into pigtails and adorned with jade hairpins. Her delicate figure was well-suited to her green skirt, but her eyes were now red and bloodshot, making her look pitiful. As Han Li paid attention to the girl, Ma Young quickly stepped forward to introduce the people in the reception room. He had already met Sect Leader Ma and Elder Chun, so he greeted them first. “Sect Leader Ma, Elder Chun, how have you been?” “Haha, so Little Doctor Han has come.” Sect Leader Ma greeted him very warmly, not caring about his authority as the Sect Leader. ‘Little Doctor Han? What’s with the “little” in front of it?’ Han Li complained inwardly. Elder Chun only nodded slightly. The elder with a sturdy build and a red face was unfamiliar. However, judging by the rough skin on his palms and his short, sturdy fingers, he was someone who had mastered a special martial art. “This is Elder Cho, who is very close to our master. He has been in charge of supervising the Treasure Gathering Hall outside the mountain, but he returned to the mountain two days ago.” Ma Young introduced him from the side. “Hmm…” Elder Cho seemed to doubt Han Li’s abilities because the person they had brought in as a divine doctor was so young. Han Li also greeted him calmly and tried to pass by. “Although Great Doctor Han is young, his medical skills are so advanced that it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that he has reached the realm of divine skill. Elder Lee will surely be able to recover.” Sect Leader Ma noticed the strange atmosphere between the two and praised Han Li’s medical skills. “Is that so? It’s hard to believe that such a young man has such incredible skills. Could it be that he is even more skilled than Doctor Moon?” Elder Cho, who had a fiery temper, expressed his disbelief without thinking in front of Han Li. When he said this, even the family members waiting in the room didn’t know what to do. “Haha! Elder Cho, you don’t know yet. Great Doctor Han is Doctor Moon’s beloved disciple, and he has already surpassed Doctor Moon’s level.” Sect Leader Ma, who was secretly pleased with the situation, added fuel to the fire once again. “How can a child who is only a teenager be so outstanding, even if he had been learning medicine since he was in his mother’s womb? I won’t believe it until I see it with my own eyes.” Elder Cho shook his head. It was hard to understand how such a person had risen to the position of elder and managed to hold onto it. Han Li, who had been listening quietly, couldn’t help but glare at him secretly. ‘Why do I have to prove my medical skills in front of you?’ Han Li knew that Sect Leader Ma had created this situation, but he couldn’t help but feel bad. Elder Cho and Sect Leader Ma were clearly hostile to each other. “Elder Cho’s Mixed Yuan Hand is said to be at a marvelous level, with great power.” Sect Leader Ma, having read the displeasure on Han Li’s face, changed the subject with a cheerful expression. He was targeting Elder Cho. “Hmph! It’s not as good as Sect Leader Ma’s mastery of the Dark Yin Finger!” Elder Cho also spoke, forgetting that the other party was the Sect Leader. “Haha, Elder Cho, that’s an overstatement.” Sect Leader Ma was the type of person who hid a knife behind his smile, so he responded with a narrow-eyed smile even when the other party was being sarcastic. Elder Cho felt that Sect Leader Ma’s behavior today was strangely unusual. Although they were not from the same faction, it was the first time they had openly expressed their conflict in front of so many subordinates. Han Li outwardly pretended to know nothing. But inside, he realized that Sect Leader Ma was once again trying to sow discord between him and other high-ranking members of the sect. Since he had first met Sect Leader Ma as a doctor, he had been subtly expressing his intention to bring him into his faction. It was a strategy to expand his influence by bringing a divine doctor with such outstanding medical skills like Han Li into his faction. However, Han Li had no intention of getting involved in the power struggles within the Seven Mysteries Sect. It wasn’t because he was pure and noble, but because he had no desire to fight for power in a small sect like the Seven Mysteries Sect, nor did he want to live subserviently under the command of someone like Sect Leader Ma. Han Li was also delaying his answer to avoid making an enemy of the other party. This was a headache for Sect Leader Ma. His medical skills were valuable, and there was no way to force him to join, so time had passed until today. However, Sect Leader Ma was preventing Han Li from joining other factions, and he was doing the same thing now, so Elder Cho was unlikely to have a good impression of Han Li. Ma Young, who was flustered by Sect Leader Ma and Elder Cho’s squabbling like fighting cocks, quickly finished the introductions. “This is my master’s wife, Madam Lee.” Ma Young first pointed to a middle-aged woman who looked similar to the girl he had seen earlier. “And this is…” “This is…” The girl was the youngest, so her name was revealed last. The girl named Jang Sua was unexpectedly Elder Lee’s granddaughter. Lǚ Bìyǔ pretended not to know Han Li and acted coldly, making Ma Young feel embarrassed. Ma Young explained in a small voice. “Protector Lǚ is always like this. It’s his usual personality, so please don’t take it to heart, Great Doctor Han.” Han Li smiled. He knew that Lǚ Bìyǔ would not reveal their relationship in front of so many people.