Dashing Student

After laying out the conditions, the atmosphere in the house eased a lot.

Lou Sheng smiled at Chen Nan and suddenly said, "Elder, do you know why Shama from Luoxi Village is so ignorant?"

"Oh? Could there be a hidden reason?" Chen Nan frowned slightly.

The little old man named Shama questioning him was indeed unusual.

"It’s simple, he’s a Medical Witch. Ever since the Immortal Epidemic broke out, he’s been researching how to treat it, and I heard he’s made some progress, so naturally, he doesn’t believe the Elder."

Lou Sheng shared what he knew.

"I see."

Chen Nan couldn’t help but purse his lips. Was the old man afraid he’d steal his livelihood?

But then he sneered, "He will be disappointed."

"Does the Elder think he cannot treat the Immortal Epidemic?" Nuo Jie from Xiong Pi Cave curiously asked.

"He definitely cannot cure it." Chen Nan had a confident demeanor, "Because the Immortal Epidemic isn’t a disease at all."

"To be precise, it’s more like a curse!"

"No wonder the Elder is so confident." Lou Sheng chuckled.

After chatting for a while, they agreed to visit Xiong Pi Cave first tomorrow, then go to Dao Hua Dong Village, and everyone left.

Drum Master was the last to leave. He winked at Chen Nan, "Elder, since I’ve brought you so much business, can our village get some reduction on the Spirit Stones?"

So that was his intention!

Chen Nan smiled helplessly but shook his head, refusing, "No, not a single Spirit Stone less!"

"You’re really stingy, no wonder Qing’er calls you a fool!"

Drum Master stormed off, slamming the door shut with irritation.

Because of Chang Qing, Drum Master always found it hard to be serious around Chen Nan, treating him as a junior.

Clearly, this time he was truly angry.

"Sigh, I’m helpless too."

Chen Nan sighed. It wasn’t that he was greedy for money by charging for Spirit Stones; rather, he needed them desperately for cultivation.

Previously reaped spoils of a million Spirit Stones were now down to seventy or eighty thousand, insufficient for even half a month’s cultivation.

Even though the Power of Laws was suppressing his Cultivation, preventing him from perceiving any progress, he knew that without Spirit Stones, his cultivation speed would slow down.

Currently surrounded by enemies, a slow cultivation speed would be disastrous.

Hence, he had to collect Spirit Stones from these villages.

Chen Nan shook his head, took out the remaining Spirit Stones from his storage bag, and began his cultivation.

As night passed, Ge Yan and Nuo Jie were getting impatient. Seeing Chen Nan step outside, they immediately approached him.

"Elder, shall we set off now?"

"Yes, let’s go now."

Chen Nan nodded in agreement, and Ge Yan promptly released a two-headed giant bear from the Spirit Beast Bag, grinning, "It’s faster to ride this."

Lou Sheng and Yue Qiao from Dao Hua Dong Village also wanted to see how Chen Nan would heal people, so they followed along.

Thus, the group left Moon Tower Dong Village, heading straight toward a distant mountain.

Riding on the giant bear’s back significantly accelerated their speed, reaching Xiong Pi Cave by nightfall, a journey that would typically take two days.

Constructed at the foot of a mountain, Xiong Pi Cave had numerous interconnected tunnels dug into the mountain body, where all tribe members lived.

The cave interior was spacious, with complete living and residential areas. Chen Nan even saw a place for raising demon beasts, as Xiong Pi Cave had few Gu Masters, mostly Beast Tamers.

"Ge Yan Priest, how are things going?"

Soon after entering the cave, a stationed priest came up to them.

Ge Yan pointed at Chen Nan and introduced, "This is the Elder recommended by Drum Master, the one who can treat the Immortal Epidemic."

"Oh? Is this true?"

The priest was visibly skeptical, eyeing Chen Nan with suspicion.

"Real or not, a test will reveal!"

Chen Nan didn’t bother explaining, heading directly to a patient’s residence and summoned a small snake.

Lou Sheng, Ge Yan, and the others paused upon seeing the small snake, then widened their eyes; distinguishing Gu Insects was a natural skill of the Heavenly Border People.

Thus, they quickly guessed the snake’s rank, waves of shock surging through their hearts.

Even the priest who had previously doubted Chen Nan was now convinced.

Following the treatment protocol, the patient soon awoke, further stirring excitement among Ge Yan and the others.

"Elder, I was short-sighted before, please forgive me."

The priest who had doubted Chen Nan came forward to apologize after the treatment, his attitude sincere.

"It’s alright; doubting is normal since you didn’t know me before. But from now on, we’re family." Chen Nan replied warmly.

After returning, Ge Yan expressed Chen Nan’s terms, having witnessed the King Gu and the clearing of the Immortal Epidemic; they had no reason to disagree.

Seeing this, Chen Nan knew these two villages were already in his grasp, his influence growing stronger!

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Meanwhile, on the other side in Luoxi Village, Shama joyfully ran out of his dwelling, holding a dark pill.

The pill contained various Spiritual Medicines, crushed Gu Insect corpses, and Shama had practically scoured the books left by Medical Witches.

"Haha, it worked, it worked!"

Hearing the commotion, Sani quickly ran out, equally excited.

In Moon Tower Dong Village, he dared to question Chen Nan because he had faith in Shama.

"Can it really work?"

"Do you not believe in me?" Shama glared, his mood souring at any skepticism.

Sani knew this, quickly covering his mouth, "I’m just too happy, our tribe members are saved."

"Quick, let’s save someone first!"

The pair soon arrived at a patient’s bedside and administered the pill.

Unexpectedly, after taking the pill, the patient really woke up and was even able to walk immediately.

"Ha, Drum Master introduced us to that kid and even self-appointed himself as Elder, totally ignorant, must have used Evil Techniques!"

"Besides myself, who else can treat the Immortal Epidemic?"

Seeing the pill’s effectiveness, Sani naturally agreed with him.

"True, that kid is just a charlatan, might even come begging to our village."

The treated patient was profoundly grateful to Shama.

Shama took out the remaining pills, just over a dozen, and stepped towards the next patient’s room.

He personally administered the medicine, enjoying the exaltation from others.

After ten or so patients took the pills, they emerged from their rooms, tearfully ecstatic.

Shama received praise from the tribe, dubbed "First Medical Witch", "Strongest Priest", making his walk feel airy.

But just then, the patients who took his pills suddenly fell and started convulsing.

Within a few breaths, they were all dead!

Witnessing this scene, Shama plunged from heaven into hell!