Dashing Student

The Drum Master was heartbroken and blamed himself for not fulfilling his responsibilities as a father, letting his daughter shield him from the storm.

Chang Qing hurried forward, held her father’s hand, and shook her head, "Dad, how can you blame yourself? I thought I wouldn’t be able to see you again."

Recalling the moment she was almost killed, she couldn’t help but shed tears.

"As long as you’re fine, as long as you’re fine." The Drum Master cried as he comforted her.

Chen Nan quickly walked up, surprised by the state of the Drum Master.

He looked like a withered corpse lying on the bed, the only difference being that there was still a hint of life in him.

Obviously, he was sustaining himself with his powerful cultivation; otherwise, he would have perished long ago.

What surprised him even more was the relationship between Chang Qing and the Drum Master.

They were actually father and daughter!

"Thank you, Chen Nan. Otherwise, I would have lost my daughter today."

The Drum Master looked grateful, unable to do anything else.

"It’s just a small matter. Let me treat the Immortal Epidemic first."

Chen Nan didn’t waste words and directly released a small snake.

The Drum Master showed no surprise, and moments later, the Immortal Epidemic was absorbed by the small snake.

"Haha, that was satisfying! I thought I would die on the bed; how embarrassing that would have been."

He laughed heartily, full of energy, and stood up from the bed, moving his limbs continuously.

The skeletal arm even seemed to become more robust.

Though he still looked as though suffering from a terminal illness, a couple of days of rest would restore him to health.

Another Priest in the room was soon healed too, and only then did Chen Nan realize they were both experts at the Golden Core Sixth Layer.

Whether in the Heavenly Border or elsewhere, such cultivation would be enough to establish a lineage.

"Chang Qing, go save people."

Chen Nan handed the small snake to Chang Qing and then turned to the Drum Master and the other Priest.

"Did Chang Qing tell you my terms?"

The Drum Master laughed, "Yes, she did, and we’ve agreed to them."

He patted Chen Nan on the shoulder, full of appreciation.

"Indeed, a young genius. Since you have the King Gu and want us to join your village, you must be planning to change the dynasty, right?"

Chen Nan awkwardly touched his nose, wondering how the Drum Master saw through him at first glance.

But he quickly became calm, looking the Drum Master straight in the eyes.

"That’s right, but it’s a decision I had to make. The Nine Tribulation Celestial Silkworm has already targeted me, and even if I do nothing, it won’t spare me."

"Good, that’s the spirit!" The Drum Master was generous with his praise.

"Even so..." Chen Nan paused, "you’re still willing to follow me?"

The Drum Master nodded with a grin, "Of course, maybe when you succeed, we’ll benefit too."

"But with just us now, our power is far from enough. I’ll send a message to some elders to come and discuss it."

"If they agree to join you, it will be much easier!"

"Besides, the more people know you can cure the Immortal Epidemic, the more will want to follow you."

Chen Nan hadn’t expected the Drum Master to start planning for him from the beginning, as if he had been waiting for this day.

"I’ve already sent people to notify other villages, but obviously, that’s not enough. I need the help of you two Priests."

"And don’t you believe in the Gu God? Why don’t you seem at all reluctant?"

"Humph, if it can’t cure the Immortal Epidemic and leaves us to fend for ourselves, is there any need to worship such a King Gu?" The Drum Master huffed angrily.

With a sidelong glance at Chen Nan, he had thought of informing the other villages on the way here, proving that Chen Nan already had a clear plan in mind.

Such a person should never be underestimated!

The other Priest nodded repeatedly, "Yes, the Nine Tribulation Celestial Silkworm no longer deserves our faith!"

Seeing their firm resolve to join him, Chen Nan finally shared his findings.

"The robed man not only releases the Immortal Epidemic but can also summon Gu and borrow the power of the Nine Tribulation Celestial Silkworm, so I suspect there’s a connection between them!"

The Drum Master and the other Priest both frowned, emotions swirling in their eyes.

"I knew it! That’s why the Immortal Epidemic couldn’t be cured; it’s spreading from there!"

"Damn it, we’ve worshipped such a King Gu for thousands of years!"

The Drum Master sighed with regret, slapping his thigh repeatedly, frustrated for not discovering this sooner.

"I’ll send a message to some elders right away, asking them to come here so we can discuss what to do."

"Knowing the robed man is instructed by the Nine Tribulation Celestial Silkworm, they will surely be as angry as I am. If only I knew the silkworm’s location, I’d personally go kill it!"

He went to the window, a few Gu insects appearing in his hand. He whispered something to them, and they flew out, disappearing from sight.

Evidently, this was a method of communication among Gu Masters.

Chen Nan understood that the Drum Master’s actions weren’t just for him but to gather reinforcements too.

The robed man would surely return, and the Drum Master feared Xiu Yun Village wouldn’t hold, so he sought stronger cultivators for help.

"By the way, uncle, don’t forget to look for a Nascent Soul Stage elder for me."

"Don’t worry, Qing’er already mentioned it. Among the elders I’ve contacted, there are Nascent Soul Stage cultivators, no need to worry."

Hearing this, Chen Nan was overjoyed, knowing his cultivation could be restored and his power greatly improved!

"Nephew, you’ve traveled far and just survived a bloody battle, go rest a bit. Tonight, I’ll host a welcome feast for you all."

The Drum Master said warmly, his manner becoming more amiable, clearly satisfied with Chen Nan.

The other Priest quickly added, "Since we’ve decided to merge with Moon Tower Dong Village, we can’t be so casual in the future."

"Chen Nan, our benefactor and our leader, must be respected!"

"Alright, alright, I get it!" The Drum Master grumbled, feeling helpless with the old fossil.

Outside, Chang Qing was busy, going from house to house to rid people of the Immortal Epidemic, even Ah Yin came to help.

Upon realizing the Immortal Epidemic could indeed be treated, many in Xiu Yun Village were extremely grateful to Chen Nan, wanting to kneel in thanks whenever they met him, forcing him to hide in the room.

It took a full three days to finally eradicate all the Immortal Epidemic in the village.

The allegiance of Xiu Yun Village seemed natural, their attitude warmly welcoming from top to bottom.

Chen Nan thought there would be some dissenters, but not one opposed him.

It only proved the Drum Master’s high prestige in the village, where his word was almost absolute.