“Han Long is here!”
Han Long responded loudly.
Ye Qiu said, “As the adopted son of Nine Thousand Years, you followed him in battles across the land, risking your life, getting injured multiple times, and making great contributions to expanding Dragon Gate’s territory.”
“You later guarded Jiangzhou for a long time, making indelible contributions to its stability.”
“In this attack on the Witch God Sect, you led our brothers on a long march, slaying countless disciples of the sect, your achievements unparalleled.”
“Therefore, I appoint Han Long as the fifth Dragon Envoy of Dragon Gate, temporarily titled Celestial Envoy, to guard Miaojiang!”
Han Long immediately kowtowed to Ye Qiu, “Thank you, Sect Master.”
“Everyone, rise!” At Ye Qiu’s command, all the Dragon Gate disciples stood up.
Ye Qiu said to Han Long, “Miaojiang has just been pacified, and there are still some uncertain risks. I trust you, so I’m entrusting you to guard Miaojiang.”
“We fought hard to conquer this place, it must not fall into chaos.”
“Immediately arrange for Dragon Gate disciples to hunt down the remaining Witch God Sect members, eradicate them completely, and ensure no future threats.”
Han Long responded, “Understood!”
Ye Qiu added, “The Dragon Gate disciples you and Zhao Hu brought will all be under your command. Assign some to guard Miaojiang and others to track down the Witch God Sect’s remnants. As for you, Zhao Hu, and Qilin, start preparing for Nine Thousand Years’ funeral.”
Han Long asked, “Boss, do you mean we should return to the capital?”
“No,” Ye Qiu shook his head, saying, “Nine Thousand Years’ funeral will be held here in Miaojiang.”
“Miaojiang?” Han Long said, “Dragon Gate’s headquarters is in the capital. Is it appropriate to hold Nine Thousand Years’ funeral in Miaojiang?”
Ye Qiu said, “There’s nothing inappropriate.”
“Nine Thousand Years, during his lifetime, always wanted to conquer Miaojiang. His beloved also died here.”
“Since that’s the case, it’s fitting to hold his funeral here.”
“Nine Thousand Years’ last wish was to have his ashes scattered in the Yangtze River, so let him rest in the Nu River instead!”
Han Long accepted the order, “Alright, I’ll make the arrangements.”
Ye Qiu then instructed Qilin, “Notify Vermilion Bird and Azure Dragon to come to Miaojiang to bid farewell to Nine Thousand Years. Also, inform the regional bosses to lead their Dragon Gate disciples to Miaojiang for the funeral.”
Qilin asked, “When exactly?”
Ye Qiu thought for a moment and said, “Seven days from now!”
“Alright,” Qilin nodded and immediately went to notify everyone.
“Zhao Hu!” Ye Qiu called out to Zhao Hu, saying, “Send invitations to the leaders of the major martial factions, inviting them to attend Nine Thousand Years’ funeral.”
“Yes!” Zhao Hu accepted the order.
After handling these matters, Ye Qiu asked Tang Fei, “Miaojiang is pacified. Are you returning to the capital now, or…?”
“I’ll stay to send off Cao Yuan,” Tang Fei said, “I’ll call the War God later to see if he can come to bid Cao Yuan farewell.”
“Thank you for your efforts.”
Ye Qiu patted Tang Fei’s shoulder and walked to Su Xiaoxiao, saying, “Whether you acknowledge Nine Thousand Years as your father or not, the fact of your blood relation remains. I hope you’ll attend his funeral as his daughter.”
Su Xiaoxiao looked at Cao Yuan’s body, her expression complex. After a while, she nodded, “Mhm.”
Then.
Ye Qiu said to Qilin, “Arrange a few people to look after Nine Thousand Years’ body.”
“Also, find a coffin for him.”
“And notify Vermilion Bird to immediately find craftsmen and arrange manpower. I want a bronze statue built here for Nine Thousand Years, for future generations to pay their respects.”
Qilin nodded, “No problem, I’ll arrange it right away.”
Finally, Ye Qiu’s gaze fell on Su Luoying’s face.
Seeing Ye Qiu staring at her, Su Luoying’s face flushed red, and she shyly lowered her head.
“With the Witch God Sect destroyed, what are your plans?” Ye Qiu asked.
Su Luoying shook her head, saying, “I don’t know.”
Having grown up in the Witch God Sect, Miaojiang was her home, and now, with such a drastic change, she felt lost.
Ye Qiu said, “If you have no plans, then follow me from now on!”
Su Luoying looked at Ye Qiu in surprise, hardly believing her ears.
Seeing her silence, Ye Qiu asked, “What, are you unwilling?”
“No, no, I’m willing,” Su Luoying said, her face glowing like peach blossoms in April, utterly charming.
“Then it’s settled, you’ll follow me from now on…”
Before Ye Qiu could finish, he suddenly saw Su Luoying tremble and collapse to the ground.
Whoosh!
Ye Qiu, quick as lightning, caught her by the waist and asked, “What’s wrong?”
Su Luoying had fallen into a coma.
Su Xiaoxiao anxiously said, “Oh no, my sister’s condition has flared up.”
“What condition does she have?” Ye Qiu asked.
Su Xiaoxiao said gravely, “I don’t know what illness my sister has, but it’s very strange. It comes without warning, and she just faints suddenly.”
Ye Qiu asked, “I remember you said she’s Miaojiang’s top divine doctor. Can’t she cure her own illness?”
Su Xiaoxiao shook her head, “My sister’s condition seems to be congenital. She’s had it since she was young. Many doctors in Miaojiang have tried to treat her, but none succeeded. Over the years, she’s been preparing medicines herself, trying various methods, but she hasn’t succeeded either.”
Ye Qiu grew curious.
What kind of illness is so strange?
He took Su Luoying’s wrist, finding it smooth and soft, like holding a sponge, full of elasticity.
At the same time, a cold sensation seeped from her wrist into Ye Qiu’s skin.
With three strands of innate true qi, Ye Qiu was unfazed by the cold. He held her pulse, carefully examining it.
After a while.
Ye Qiu frowned and said, “Strange.”
“What’s strange?” Su Xiaoxiao asked, “Director Ye, did you discover something?”
Ye Qiu said, “Her body is very healthy, but several of her meridians are blocked, causing an accumulation of cold energy in her body.”
“Can blocked meridians be cleared?” Su Xiaoxiao asked.
“It should be fine, let me check further,” Ye Qiu continued examining her pulse.
Three minutes later.
Ye Qiu’s back straightened, and he exclaimed in shock, “How is this possible?”
Su Xiaoxiao, alarmed by his reaction, asked, “Director Ye, what’s wrong with my sister?”
Ye Qiu replied, “Nine of her meridians are blocked. If they can be cleared, she’ll be fine. If not, she won’t live past twenty-four.”
“What?” Su Xiaoxiao’s face changed drastically, “My sister is twenty-three this year. Does that mean she only has one year left?”
“Director Ye, no matter what, you have to save my sister.”
“I’m begging you.”
Ye Qiu was still in shock.
He didn’t tell Su Xiaoxiao that Su Luoying’s condition was related to her constitution. She wasn’t of an ordinary constitution but possessed the legendary, once-in-a-millennium Nine Yin Absolute Meridians!
