Chapter 59: Becoming an Apprentice

"Senior Brother Wei Yu, what are you saying? How could I be such a delicate person? If anything, I should be thanking you for being able to endure the sight of these horrific wounds on my body." Junior Brother Bai Ming smiled.

Having received his answer, Senior Brother Wei Yu used his spiritual energy to unwrap the bandages on Junior Brother Bai Ming's body.

The bandages fell away layer by layer, first revealing Junior Brother Bai Ming's delicate face. After these past few days of treatment, only a few small wounds remained on his face.

His upper body was immediately exposed. Unlike his face, it was covered in dense, crisscrossing wounds, as if carved out by countless tiny blades.

There were even several canyon-like wounds stretching from his chest down to his lower abdomen, with a hint of scarlet visible in the gaps, where the flesh inside could be vaguely seen.

Senior Brother Wei Yu's expression was pained. "This is truly quite shocking."

The bandages came off completely. Junior Brother Bai Ming looked down and saw the medicinal liquid still clinging to his wounds; even he found it somewhat horrifying and repulsive.

He felt somewhat embarrassed. "I have troubled you, Senior Brother Wei Yu."

Senior Brother Wei Yu smiled gently. "It's no trouble. Fortunately, Fellow Daoist Bai Ming, you don't have many wounds on your face, otherwise it would be quite troublesome."

Junior Brother Bai Ming gave a dazed smile. "That is indeed a blessing in disguise."

A gentle wave of spiritual energy enveloped Junior Brother Bai Ming's entire body, softly washing away the medicinal liquid and pus from his skin.

A faint itch came from his wounds, but there was no pain.

After cleaning the wounds, Senior Brother Wei Yu paused for a moment. "It might hurt a little from here on out. Fellow Daoist Bai Ming, there is no need to bottle it up; feel free to let it out."

Junior Brother Bai Ming nodded solemnly. "Please proceed, Senior Brother Wei Yu."

Fresh medicinal liquid was carried through the air by spiritual energy and gently applied to the wounds on Junior Brother Bai Ming's body.

The medicinal liquid touched his skin bit by bit, covering the wounds.

"Ah—" A searing pain shot from his wounds. Junior Brother Bai Ming had prepared himself, but he still couldn't help but cry out.

Senior Brother Wei Yu stopped his control. "Was I too fast? Are you alright, Fellow Daoist Bai Ming?"

Junior Brother Bai Ming waved his hand, enduring the pain. "Senior Brother Wei Yu, please don't mind me, just continue."

A few more cries of unbearable pain followed.

Junior Brother Bai Ming felt as if he were being coated not with medicinal liquid, but with scorching magma.

Finally, when the last drop of medicinal liquid was applied, the screams ceased.

Clean bandages floated in the air, wrapping around Junior Brother Bai Ming's entire body, leaving only his head exposed.

Senior Brother Wei Yu let out a soft breath. "Fellow Daoist Bai Ming, you can relax now. I have finished treating the wounds on your face."

Without the restriction of bandages on his face, Junior Brother Bai Ming felt a sense of comfort, and even his breathing became smoother.

The door opened at that moment.

Senior Sister Tao Yu came before the two of them and examined Junior Brother Bai Ming's face. "I didn't expect you to be quite handsome."

Junior Brother Bai Ming smiled politely. "Miss Tao Yu is also born with a beautiful appearance, and Senior Brother Wei Yu is also exceptionally handsome, with eyes that are truly extraordinary."

Everyone laughed.

Senior Sister Tao Yu teased, "It seems your spirit has recovered well; you've even learned to exchange pleasantries."

Junior Brother Bai Ming shook his head. "Not at all, I am merely speaking the truth."

"Let me take over from here." Senior Sister Tao Yu took out a jade bottle.

Senior Brother Wei Yu stepped aside to let her treat him properly.

The spiritual liquid from the jade bottle entered Junior Brother Bai Ming's abdomen, accompanied by another gentle flow of spiritual energy.

Once the treatment was finished, the pain in Junior Brother Bai Ming's body vanished.

Senior Brother Wei Yu placed his hand on Junior Brother Bai Ming's shoulder. "Let me check to see if there is anything I missed."

Feeling the warmth of his palm on his shoulder, Junior Brother Bai Ming felt that the young man behind him was so meticulous and patient.

Watching the two, a trace of something imperceptible flashed across the corner of Senior Sister Tao Yu's mouth, and her hand gripping the jade bottle tightened slightly.

"It is done."

"Thank you, Senior Brother Wei Yu." Junior Brother Bai Ming asked simultaneously, "By the way, from how you address each other, it sounds like you are fellow disciples."

Senior Brother Wei Yu explained, "Of course. We are both disciples of a hermit here. You can call him Elder Xuancao. However, Master has gone deep into Medicine Peak to gather herbs and has not yet returned."

"Is that so? That is a pity."

Junior Brother Bai Ming was actually quite keen to meet their master. Since both disciples possessed such superb medical skills, it made him all the more curious about Elder Xuancao.

Senior Sister Tao Yu asked curiously, "By the way, how did you manage to enter Medicine Peak all by yourself? This is considered quite a deep part of the area."

Junior Brother Bai Ming pondered for a moment. "Actually, I arrived through a spatial rift."

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions on Senior Sister Tao Yu's and Senior Brother Wei Yu's faces changed, and their eyes showed some surprise.

"Was Fellow Daoist Bai Ming at the Golden Core stage before this?" Senior Brother Wei Yu mused.

"Only Foundation Establishment."

Senior Brother Wei Yu's eyes flashed. "Interesting."

Senior Sister Tao Yu narrowed her eyes, looking meaningful. "Rumor has it that even for those at the Golden Core stage, entering is a life-or-death ordeal. Does a kid like you have some kind of magic treasure protecting you?"

Magic treasure. He vaguely remembered seeming to have been protected by something at that time.

Junior Brother Bai Ming suddenly realized. "By the way, have you two seen my storage bag?"

"It's here." Senior Sister Tao Yu produced a somewhat damaged bag from her person.

Taking the storage bag, Junior Brother Bai Ming instinctively tried to use his spiritual energy to open it, only to discover that his spiritual meridians had already shattered.

Beside him, Senior Brother Wei Yu chuckled silently and used his spiritual energy to open the storage bag. Junior Brother Bai Ming nodded in thanks.

"Sigh, strange." Junior Brother Bai Ming frowned.

Senior Sister Tao Yu asked softly, "What is it?"

"It's nothing, it's just that I seem to have lost something."

Senior Brother Wei Yu asked with concern, "Is it important?"

Junior Brother Bai Ming pondered. "Average, I suppose."

It's better that it's lost; it's a clean break from the past. Anyway, it was just a broken lock.

Senior Sister Tao Yu stared straight at Junior Brother Bai Ming. "Could it be that the magic treasure that protected you is gone?"

Junior Brother Bai Ming nodded. "You could say that, but it served its purpose. It must have been lost in the spatial turbulence."

"Is that so?" A glimmer of light flashed in the depths of Senior Sister Tao Yu's eyes.

Senior Brother Wei Yu looked kindly. "If you have any needs, just tell me. There is no need to hold any reservations. As long as it is within my power, I will do my best to help you."

"Me too." A curve appeared on Senior Sister Tao Yu's lovely face.

"You two are truly…" A warm current washed over Junior Brother Bai Ming's heart.

"But…" Senior Brother Wei Yu's gaze drifted, looking somewhat troubled.

Junior Brother Bai Ming was puzzled. "Please speak, Senior Brother Wei Yu."

Senior Brother Wei Yu nodded. "I wonder if Fellow Daoist Bai Ming has any interest in joining us? Master has a somewhat eccentric temperament and is very averse to outsiders."

"If he were to return, he might drive you away just as your flesh wounds have been healed."

Senior Brother Wei Yu did not say the rest, but Junior Brother Bai Ming already understood in his heart.

With his spiritual meridians shattered, he was no different from a cripple, not to mention that he didn't even know where he was.

Leaving Medicine Peak would likely be a dead end, and that was assuming he could even leave Medicine Peak at all.

And this place was currently the only place capable of healing his spiritual meridians.

Looking at the sincerity in Senior Brother Wei Yu's starry eyes, Junior Brother Bai Ming knew clearly that he was earnestly considering things for him. What reason did he have to hesitate?

"I am willing to join."

Upon hearing the answer, the trace of worry on Senior Brother Wei Yu's face vanished, and his starry eyes shone with joy, seemingly hiding some deeper meaning. "Then from now on, you are our Junior Brother."

Senior Sister Tao Yu clenched her right hand, a touch of joy on her face. "Then we shall get along well from now on, Little Junior Brother."