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"He seems to have been severely beaten; it must have been a terrible ordeal. This guy isn't weak either, who could have tormented him like this?"
Mi Xiaojing was utterly confused and asked, "What do you mean?"
"His condition suggests that his bones were rapidly broken and then he took a Spirit Pill. But because they weren't set properly, his whole body is deformed, looking all weird."
Mi Xiaojing said, "I see. I was wondering how he got beaten up after leaving for just a moment. Regardless, we can't keep him around; he's too dangerous."
Thousand Poisons Qian looked at Mi Xiaojing with puppy eyes, feeling his life had never been so bleak.
"I don't need you!"
Thousand Poisons Qian turned pale, shuddering at the thought of that woman's needle. Despite offering himself as a guard, Mi Xiaojing flatly refused, even appearing ready to go down fighting. He was truly on the verge of madness.
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But he didn't dare leave, retreating step by step with a bitter smile, "I... I really mean no harm."
Mi Xiaojing felt no sympathy for him, saying, "Stay away from me, don't let me see you!"
Thousand Poisons Qian could only leave temporarily. His Divine Sense was strong enough that even from a distance, he could keep an eye on Mi Xiaojing.
Watching Thousand Poisons Qian retreat, Mi Xiaojing breathed a sigh of relief, put away the Deadly Thousand Thunder, and frowned, "What's this guy up to? It doesn't make any sense."
Yong Ji and Yang Shan were also baffled, unable to understand what Thousand Poisons Qian was trying to do. No one believed he really wanted to be a guard. A mighty Elemental Infant stage powerhouse serving as a guard for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator? That's just unbelievable.
In fact, even Thousand Poisons Qian himself couldn't believe it. If he weren't forced into a corner, why would he ever consider being a guard for a kid?
Thousand Poisons Qian needed to find a place to fix himself up; his bones were all crooked and needed to be set straight. Once the bones fully healed, it would be too painful to correct them.
Hiding in a forest, Thousand Poisons Qian began the torturous process of self-healing, starting with his arms. The bones had been shattered but had already started to mend due to the Spirit Pill, albeit in a bizarre and twisted manner, which was quite unsettling to look at.
He broke each bone segment by segment and then realigned them, gritting his teeth through the pain. Each time he broke a bone, he would grunt, sweating profusely. After a great struggle, he finished with one arm, his body drenched in sweat.
As he worked on his bones, he cursed under his breath. Nearby, someone was secretly watching.
Thousand Poisons Qian was careless, his focus entirely on himself, neglecting his surroundings and unaware of the voyeur.
Luo Bo watched in shock; it was his first time seeing someone break their own arm bone by bone, the cracking sounds making even him feel the pain.
After finally setting one arm right, Thousand Poisons Qian relaxed slightly and immediately sensed someone spying. He turned and said, "Come out!" With a gesture, Luo Bo was pulled helplessly before him.
Recognizing Luo Bo as one of Mi Xiaojing's, having seen the boy by Mi Xiaojing's side earlier, Thousand Poisons Qian knew who he was.
Luo Bo, never afraid of anyone, showed no fear when dragged out, and immediately struck with his lightning dagger. Thousand Poisons Qian caught the dagger in his hand, shaking his head, "Stop it, you can't beat me. Here's your sword back; it's pretty average."
"This sword is great!"
It was a sword given by Mi Xiaojing, and Luo Bo valued it highly. Hearing Thousand Poisons Qian's disparagement, he couldn't help but retort.
Thousand Poisons Qian said, "You still lack experience. This sword is fine for someone in the Qi Refining stage, but you're already at the Foundation Establishment stage. Using this sword now doesn't match your Cultivation level."
He spoke gently, with no hostility, which Luo Bo could clearly discern. Curiosity filled him; this old man was so strange, going from aggressive to calm so suddenly.
Seeing Luo Bo's wary gaze, Thousand Poisons Qian felt bitter. If he weren't under someone else's control, he wouldn't bother explaining anything. A mere Foundation Establishment Cultivator could be squashed with a slap.
"Can you help me?"
"Huh? What do you mean?"
An Elemental Infant stage powerhouse asking for his help? Luo Bo was bewildered and asked, "Help with what?"
"The bones in my back are bent; help me straighten them."
Luo Bo was stunned. Who ever heard of helping with something like this? But he really didn't mind helping, stepping on the back of an Elemental Infant stage powerhouse sounded fun!
"Alright!"
Thousand Poisons Qian lay on the ground, "Come on then!"
Luo Bo braced against a tree and stepped down hard. Thousand Poisons Qian frowned, "That's not enough force; step harder!"
The body of an Elemental Infant stage Cultivator was incredibly tough. Despite Luo Bo's efforts, he couldn't make an impact. Hearing Thousand Poisons Qian's words, he said, "If I accidentally kill you, I'm not responsible!"
"Pah! With your puny strength, kill me? Don't dream, put some muscle into it!"
Luo Bo, not one to back down, leaped up fiercely, not using his foot this time, but dropping his knee hard onto Thousand Poisons Qian's back.
Crack!
Thousand Poisons Qian couldn't help but roar in pain as the blow broke his spine, his hand pounding the ground.
Luo Bo was also shocked, "I broke it, but you asked for it," feeling a bit guilty.
Thousand Poisons Qian endured the pain, producing a jade box and saying, "Help me apply the ointment on my back."
Luo Bo looked at his clothes and asked, "How do I apply it?"
Thousand Poisons Qian said, "Idiot, haven't you ever used this kind of ointment?"
Luo Bo looked at the round jade box in his hand, truly not knowing how to use it, and shook his head, "Never have, and don't call me an idiot, or I won't help you!"
Thousand Poisons Qian helplessly said, "Alright, alright, you're not an idiot. Melt the ointment with your Qi and apply it directly to my back!"
Luo Bo muttered, "You could have been clearer from the start, who knew you could apply ointment like this," while melting the ointment with his Qi. A rich medicinal fragrance wafted through the air as the Qi and ointment combined into a green mist. Luo Bo controlled the mist, applying it all at once to Thousand Poisons Qian's back.
A cool sensation settled on his back, and Thousand Poisons Qian moaned in relief.
Just then, Mi Xiaojing suddenly appeared behind Luo Bo, grabbing him anxiously, "What are you doing here?" He looked at Thousand Poisons Qian warily and asked, "What are you up to?"
"What else? Healing!"
Continuation Ointment!
Mi Xiaojing recognized the jade box in Luo Bo's hand at a glance—it was the rare Continuation Ointment!
Thousand Poisons Qian slowly sat up and said, "Come on, keep helping."