Chapter 93: Old Soul Conductors

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"Mr. Ling~" *2

Young Man and Middle-aged Man both called out to Ling Yi at the same time.

When Ling Yi turned to look, the two men exchanged glances and, in perfect unison, stepped forward.

Then, as Middle-aged Man approached, he slowed his pace, allowing Young Man to step forward and meet Ling Yi's gaze first.

Although most of the faces were unfamiliar, upon seeing the two leading figures, Long Yin, Zhang Mufeng, and Qingqiu Xin all heaved a sigh of relief.

They were acquaintances, and just two hours ago, these men had left with their cured companions.

Is this... to pay the medical fee?

The three young men exchanged glances, the same thought crossing their minds.

Ling Yi looked at the newcomers, stood up, and picked up the teapot, pouring tea into two empty cups until they were seven-tenths full. He chuckled and said, "What a coincidence, the two of you—

Are you here for a meal?

This hotel's dishes are quite good. Today, they even have various delicacies made from soul beast materials, both delicious and nourishing—"

Hearing Ling Yi's words and seeing him personally pour the tea, Young Man was at a loss, stammering, "Uh—no... um... Mr. Ling, I, I'm here to pay the medical fee for my brother, thank you for saving him—"

As he spoke, he glanced at the teacup near him, unsure whether to pick it up or not.

In terms of strength, he and his brother were both Two-Ring Great Soul Masters, with the same white and yellow soul rings, which were inferior to Ling Yi's two soul rings, one bright yellow and one deep yellow, that he had summoned during the treatment.

In terms of identity, the brothers had thoroughly investigated Ling Yi's public information before and after seeking his help.

Ling Yi had never intended to hide anything, and even inadvertently promoted the spread of this information.

Vice President of the Blacksmith Association's Shuimu Branch, Baron of Waterwood Principality, Blacksmith Master, Great Doctor Who Has Saved Thousands of Lives...

In the Waterwood Principality, any one of these titles alone would make someone a respected figure. Combined, they placed him at the upper echelons of the principality, a guest of the elite.

The two brothers, on the other hand, were merely lucky to have awakened decent soul powers and had worked hard for over two decades to become Two-Ring Great Soul Masters, forming a small team that had gained a modest reputation among the soul masters in the Howling Wind Market.

"Ha ha~"

Middle-aged Man, however, was not at all intimidated. He stepped forward, picked up the teacup near him, and smiled at Ling Yi, "I'll be trying the soul beast delicacies here in a bit~"

He paused, raised his teacup, and bowed slightly to Ling Yi, his expression sincere, "Thank you, Mr. Ling, for saving my brother Xiao Liu. Kang Zhan is deeply grateful!"

With that, Kang Zhan tilted his head back and drained the teacup in one go.

Seeing this, Young Man quickly picked up his teacup, mimicking Kang Zhan, thanked Ling Yi, and drank the tea in one gulp.

Ling Yi, smiling, also picked up his teacup and drank the tea in one swift motion.

Putting down the teacup, he smiled at the two, "There's no need for such formalities. A doctor's duty is to heal. Since I saw it, I couldn't just stand by—"

His words, tone, facial expression, and eyes all conveyed genuine sincerity, earning him the respect of everyone around.

They all lived by battling soul beasts in the soul beast forest and fighting other soul masters, leading a life of constant danger. Having a kind-hearted and highly skilled healer like Ling Yi was something to be respected.

Feeling the positive gazes from those around him, Ling Yi remained unperturbed, his demeanor calm and composed.

He was not swayed by the admiration; only the improvement of his own strength was truly important.

Most of these people could only add flowers to the brocade in good times, but that was enough.

As for his words about not standing by when he saw someone in need, they were truly heartfelt.

In this era, any opportunity to gain valuable materials was worth cherishing.

Not to mention, the severity of the injuries of the two men he had treated earlier was rare among the patients he had seen in the past six months.

Ling Yi couldn't very well cut people open to treat minor injuries like broken arms or legs, could he?

The chance to explore the unknown depths of the human body, a place no one had ever ventured, was something Ling Yi would seize with both hands.

Even if there were no fees, or even if he had to pay, Ling Yi would do it with pleasure.

Of course, Ling Yi, well aware of the complexity of human nature, knew that the best way was for people to come to him, seeking his help.

Those who secretly kidnapped people for research or bought people for experiments would eventually become reviled villains.

Ling Yi had always wanted to stand tall and achieve his goals while gaining both fame and fortune!

Now, everything was progressing well, as he had initially expected.

The three exchanged a few pleasantries, and Young Man introduced himself: Le Qing, with the soul power 'Iron Sword', Level 25, Two-Ring Battle Soul Master, Strong Attack Type.

The one Ling Yi had treated earlier was his half-brother, Ye Luo, with the soul power 'Fine Iron Dagger', Level 27, Two-Ring Battle Soul Master, Agile Attack Type.

Ye Luo and Le Qing had formed a small team of about ten people in the Howling Wind Market, with the brothers being the only Great Soul Masters, and the other members being One-Ring Soul Masters, ranging from Level 11 to Levels 17 and 18.

They usually took on missions to hunt soul beasts with soul rings of less than a hundred years. Occasionally, they would all go on a hunt if they found a hundred-year-old soul beast without venturing deep into the Howling Wind Canyon.

"Mr. Ling~"

Le Qing pursed his lips, hesitated for a moment, and then took a package from a Middle-aged Man behind him. From the package, he took out a brocade box and placed it on the table in front of Ling Yi.

Opening the box, a deep blue crystal ball was revealed.

At that moment, whether it was Ling Yi and his companions or Kang Zhan and his team, everyone's eyes were drawn to the familiar blue crystal ball.

Le Qing, with a hint of reluctance, touched the crystal ball, then pushed it, along with the box, towards Ling Yi, asking softly, "Mr. Ling, can this cover the medical fee for my brother?"

Ling Yi looked at the blue crystal ball, then raised his head to look at Le Qing. He nodded without a word, then asked curiously, "Isn't this the Testing Crystal Ball used by Soul Temple officials to measure Innate Spiritual Power during soul power awakening? How—?"

Le Qing, who had been relieved by Ling Yi's nod, answered, "Sometimes we take on missions from the Soul Temple's branch temples, going down to the villages to perform soul power awakenings for eligible children.

In the process, our team members learned how to conduct the soul power awakening ceremony.

Then, some families in nearby towns wanted their children to undergo soul power awakening on their sixth birthday, so we bought the awakening tools, including this testing crystal, and occasionally took on such jobs privately..."

He paused, then continued, somewhat embarrassed, "This time, all the money in our team was given to the families of the fallen teammates. The medical fee here... can only be covered by this—"

Hearing this, Ling Yi did not ask further, not wanting to reopen old wounds and hurt the other's dignity.

He touched the crystal ball, then took out a blue-golden metal card from a small bag at his waist and handed it to Le Qing, "I've received the fee. I have a job for your team—"

As Le Qing took the card, Ling Yi continued, "I'm about to leave for Wood Plant City, but I have received many things here, including precious metals, soul beast materials, and some crafted weapons and armor. It's not very convenient for me to carry them, so I would like to ask you to help transport them to Wood Plant City..."

(End of Chapter)