Chapter 254: Chapter 254
Medicine Immortal Ridge wasn't run by them, the daily operating costs had to be covered by themselves. Other sects wouldn't make selfless contributions.
When Xiaoyao arrived at Medicine Immortal Ridge, he didn't encounter those orthodox alliance matters at all, because their location wasn't at Medicine Immortal Ridge's main peak but somewhere else. Medicine Immortal Ridge had never given the main peak to others, they just lent out a secondary venue.
Of course, this venue also required rent. If Xiaoyao knew about these things, he would definitely suspect whether the sect master of Medicine Immortal Ridge was born a profiteer.
Regardless of the results of this orthodox alliance gathering, the benefits Medicine Immortal Ridge gained were already enough for three to five years of operation and could allow them to purchase quite a lot of medicinal materials. Google seaʀᴄh novel~fire~net
However, Xiaoyao didn't know about these things yet. What he currently knew was that Medicine Immortal Ridge's main peak was a very nice place. The mountain was shrouded in clouds and mist, and the building complex mainly made of bamboo and wood added an elegant touch, it was truly like a fairyland.
Soon, Xiaoyao's attention was drawn to a stone tablet. This was in the small square on Medicine Immortal Ridge's main peak, a huge stone tablet carried by an equally huge dragon turtle in the center. This was something Medicine Immortal Ridge had possessed since its founding and could almost be considered Medicine Immortal Ridge's most important symbol.
On this stone tablet was written a passage of text. These words seemed to be related to the medical path, but also seemed not to be. To this day, no one had been able to comprehend the text above, no matter how talented they were.
It was said that this passage wasn't originally possessed by the person who founded Medicine Immortal Ridge, but was discovered by him in a medical book. He felt it was very profound and also gained some insight into the medical path, which led to his high achievements and the founding of Medicine Immortal Ridge.
It was because of this that he carved this passage on this stone tablet, hoping someone could comprehend it. The reason everyone could see it was also because he had no intention of keeping it private. The medical path was different from the martial path, the medical path could allow others to be stronger than oneself, while the martial path found this very difficult to tolerate.
The result was that even with this passage placed , no one could comprehend it fully. Those who gained some insight comprehended different things. Some comprehended the medical path, some comprehended the martial path, and some could even comprehend completely unrelated things like calligraphy and tea ceremony.
Because of this, everyone had reason to believe that perhaps even the ancestor of Medicine Immortal Ridge who initially comprehended the medical path hadn't truly understood the meaning of this text. To this day, perhaps no one had comprehended it.
When Xiaoyao saw the text on this stone tablet, he immediately stopped walking, ceased all movement, and stared intently at the tablet. His entire being was drawn to the stone tablet.
Seeing Xiaoyao , Men Wei and others understood that Xiaoyao might have some comprehension of this passage, so they didn't let anyone disturb him.
Although there weren't many people who gained insights, there were quite a few. Medicine Immortal Ridge had become accustomed to this and didn't pay much attention. Who knew what Xiaoyao would comprehend, it could be anything. This could be known from past records.
If they had known that Xiaoyao's comprehension of this passage was something no one else had achieved, almost comprehending the complete artistic conception, they wouldn't have been so relaxed. They would have become very nervous, would have guarded Xiaoyao, and would have inquired afterward about what this text really meant.
However, no one knew about this because no one could know others' thoughts and naturally didn't know what others comprehended, unless the person said it themselves. But Xiaoyao didn't. Even after comprehending, he didn't speak about it. When people asked, he would just casually mention something random.
This passage indeed had extraordinary qualities, because Xiaoyao spent a full three days comprehending it. During these three days, he stood motionless, not eating, drinking, or sleeping, just for three days.
Although others didn't know what Xiaoyao had comprehended, they could be certain it wasn't simple. After all, such a long time was evident, and the true qi in Xiaoyao's body had been circulating continuously with faint signs of breakthrough.
From this point, Xiaoyao had comprehended at least something related to the martial path. Could this passage be...
A technique? No, not exactly, but it did confirm some of Xiaoyao's thoughts and made his techniques and martial path even more perfect.
Xiaoyao didn't know if he had comprehended the true meaning of this passage, but anyway, he had comprehended what he needed, things useful to him.
Moreover, this wasn't just about the martial path, other aspects had also improved considerably. As for Xiaoyao's realm, it had monstrously advanced another step. In terms of same realm alone, no one in the entire world could compare with him. Perhaps there were a few people before, but now there were absolutely none.
Because the magnitude of this step was quite significant...
"So hungry. Strange, why do I feel hungry?" When Xiaoyao came to his senses, he immediately felt hungry. He didn't know he had been standing here for three days and nights. Like others, when comprehending, his feeling was as if it happened in an instant, he lost track of time.
At this moment, it was the same time of day as when he had arrived here three days ago, giving him the illusion that only a moment had passed.
"It's normal for you to feel hungry, you've been here for three days." A voice came over, and this voice seemed to be one Xiaoyao had never heard before.
Xiaoyao looked over and discovered that not far behind him stood a white-haired, white-bearded old man who gave off an immortal-like feeling. The angle where the old man stood suggested that rather than waiting for Xiaoyao to wake up, he was more likely looking at the stone tablet, trying to comprehend something.
That's right, the old man wasn't waiting for Xiaoyao but was looking at the stone tablet. Seeing that Xiaoyao had gained insights, he stood here to see if he could also perceive something.
Not only him, but quite a few people held this idea and stood behind Xiaoyao. Initially there were more people, but as time passed, fewer remained. Even those who stayed had gone to sleep and returned.
"May I ask how to address you, elder?" Xiaoyao bowed and asked. Regardless of anything else, one should maintain etiquette with elders.
"This old man is Tian Yi, the sect master here," the old man replied, revealing his identity. So he was actually the sect master of Medicine Immortal Ridge, this somewhat surprised Xiaoyao.
Of course, he wasn't surprised that Tian Yi appeared here, but surprised to meet him under such casual circumstances. However, this was only a slight surprise.
"This junior is Xiaoyao. I've come here to disturb you for a few days, sorry for the trouble," Xiaoyao clasped his fists.
"No trouble. There are many people here recently anyway, so one more doesn't matter. Besides, perhaps we're the ones disturbing you," Tian Yi shook his head and said with a smile.
"Mutual disturbance, we're even." Xiaoyao also smiled. He had a good feeling about this Medicine Immortal Ridge sect master, not just because he was an elder, but more because of his tone and attitude.
At this time, Xiaoyao didn't ask why there were many people recently. Perhaps it was about those villagers with strange illnesses. Anyway, these were other people's business, he had nothing particular to ask about.
"Then please, young friend, go inside for a meal first. Afterward, someone will take you to a guest room to rest. I'm sure you must be very tired," Tian Yi said. The old man was indeed an old man, he was considerate. Even if he wanted to discuss things with Xiaoyao, he had to hold back for now.
Xiaoyao didn't refuse. His stomach was very hungry now, and his body also needed rest. He naturally accepted the arrangement to eat and rest, everything could wait until tomorrow.
After sufficient sleep, Xiaoyao got up, and it was already noon. This sleep was long enough and comfortable enough. Next should be exchanges with Tian Yi and others about medical arts, he was already prepared.
However, Xiaoyao didn't expect that what he had prepared for seemed to have changed, Tian Yi didn't come.
Was Tian Yi unable to put down his dignity as sect master and so didn't come to find Xiaoyao, a junior? Theoretically this shouldn't be the case, because even so, he should have sent someone to call Xiaoyao over, not have no one come at all.
Xiaoyao looked at the sun in the sky. The clear blue sky without clouds was very blue, beautifully blue. Especially in this fairyland-like place, this blue sky seemed even more beautiful. This beauty was pure beauty, natural beauty.
Xiaoyao seemed not to have looked up at the sky for a long time. He couldn't help but sigh, sometimes beautiful things were right beside you. Perhaps you just needed to raise your head, perhaps just lower your head, perhaps just stop for a moment, perhaps...
In any case, they were all simple and within reach, but were often overlooked by people.
However, Xiaoyao didn't look for long because he felt hungry and needed to find something to eat. Although he wasn't very familiar with this place yet, he knew where the dining area was, he had just eaten there once yesterday.
Speaking of which, Chi Chi had gone somewhere unknown. Never mind, it should have gone to find food. During these days when he was comprehending, if it had stayed with him, it would have starved to death long ago.
Arriving at the dining hall, Xiaoyao discovered there was no one inside, even the kitchen staff weren't there. However, there were quite a few breakfast items. Xiaoyao didn't mind this strange situation and directly found some breakfast to eat, then thought about what was really going on.
"Strange, how come everyone has disappeared? Did something happen? Did we encounter a supernatural event?" Xiaoyao thought puzzledly while biting his breakfast, and at the same time looked for other breakfast items. Finding a plate of steamed dumplings, he took the plate and walked outside.
To determine whether this was a supernatural event, he needed to look around everywhere. If all the people here had disappeared, then this matter would definitely become a supernatural event. However, this possibility was very, very small.
After searching for a while, Xiaoyao understood that this wasn't any supernatural event but a sudden incident. Everyone had gone to the front square to help, so naturally no one could be found in the back areas.