Chapter 52: Qing Tan Volunteering at Zhen Yingti
Chapter 52: Qing Tan Volunteering at Zhen Yingti
Ouyang Wenjian did not finish his words, but everyone understood.
Purifying Heart Talismans, Heart Cleansing Pills, Calming Incense, and the like were not cheap and their production was not high; it was impossible to supply them to several hundreds of thousands of cultivators.
"City Lord, how about implementing a targeted slaying of these Monkey-faced Eagles?" Family Head of the Qis, Qi Zhe, suggested.
"The Monkey-faced Eagles have some origins with that monkey from the Yunhua Mountain Range, so it’s not convenient for me to make a move. Furthermore, they like hiding at the very back, making it difficult to succeed if you were to take action," the City Lord responded.
Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.
"Alas, let’s defend with the Protective City Formation first. The Monkey-faced Eagles can’t use their innate abilities continuously. In addition, the Qis will rush to produce a new batch of Calming Talismans. When the time comes, we’ll distribute them to the cultivators going out to fight, to avoid being caught off guard like today."
"That’s all we can do," they agreed.
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In the courtyard where Yu Qingtan was located.
Because of the appearance of the Monkey-faced Eagles, the number of injured had surged today.
People were frantically busy.
Fortunately, the cultivators retreated into the city in time, but there were still Qi Cultivation early stage cultivators falling unconscious under the influence of the crying sounds, even with the protection of the Great Array.
"This should be a type of soul attack. Although its strength is average, the souls of those at the Qi Cultivation stage are very weak, especially those at the initial stage," Song Zhenkai said after reviewing the situation of the related injured and combining the intelligence sent from the frontlines.
"Fetch the Heart Cleansing Pills, grind them to powder and then mix with water for them to drink. However, use them sparingly; we don’t have many Heart Cleansing Pills left," he instructed.
Yu Qingtan and others acted accordingly.
However, the Heart Cleansing Pills quickly ran out.
And yet, the unconscious continued to be brought in from time to time.
"Ah, fortunately, they will wake up on their own in three to ten days at most, even without treatment," Song Zhenkai said somewhat helplessly.
At that moment, Yu Qingtan thought of a method that might be useful and said, "Song Daoist Friend, I have casually learned a piece called ’Purification of Soul,’ which is quite beneficial to the soul. I want to try to see if it could be effective for them."
Song Zhenkai’s eyes lit up and he said, "Yu Daoist Friend, we’ll know if you try."
So the two went into a large room where the unconscious were kept. Yu Qingtan took out a zither from her Storage Bag, placed it on the round table and directly started to play ’Purification of Soul.’
The sound of the zither was melodious and lingering, like a breeze over the grasslands, yet also like a mountain stream, naturally bringing peace to the listener’s mind.
Once the piece concluded.
Two cultivators at the third layer of Qi Cultivation opened their eyes, sat up by themselves, and looked around in a daze.
"It’s indeed effective," Song Zhenkai rejoiced, and Yu Qingtan also felt greatly relieved.
"Yu Daoist Friend is truly capable," Song Zhenkai praised, then went forward to check on the two that had awakened, found that they were indeed all right, and had someone take them out first.
Yu Qingtan continued playing ’Purification of Soul.’
One after another, those who were unconscious began to awaken.
Song Zhenkai then had Shen Wanning assist Yu Qingtan by timely arranging for the awakened to be taken out.
He also thoughtfully brought over a set of a zither table and chair for Yu Qingtan.
The Demonic Beasts attacked the Protective City Formation for an entire night, and although the Formation was as solid as a rock, its consumption was too great.
Yu Qingtan also successfully used ’Purification of Soul’ to awaken all the related unconscious that had been brought to the courtyard.
"You’ve worked hard, Miss Qing Tan," Song Zhenkai said to Qing Tan.
Yu Qingtan was enjoying the shoulder massage service from Shen Wanning.
"It’s what I should do, but I’ve only awakened a small portion of the people. I hope that Song Daoist can help report to the higher-ups so that we can gather all those who are comatose due to the crying sound. I will heal them all together. Also, I want to try going to the front line to see if my zither music can suppress the influence of the crying sound."
Like the healing courtyard where Yu Qingtan was, Immortal City had established two hundred.
Upon hearing that Yu Qingtan wanted to go to the frontline, Shen Wanning’s hand tightened and she said, "Qing Tan, the frontline is too dangerous, don’t go."
Song Zhenkai also said, "Daoist Yu, there will certainly be no problem with treating the comatose, but going to the frontline is indeed too risky and, it’s said that the source of this sound has a Second Stage Major Demon, your zither music may find it difficult to suppress."
"Wanning, Daoist Song, I know my own limits. I feel my Zither Art is about to make a breakthrough, and there will definitely be people protecting me on the frontline. Whether it works or not, I have to try," Qing Tan insisted.
"Alright," Song Zhenkai could only agree.
During the day, the Demonic Beasts did not attack again.
Yu Qingtan rested briefly for one hour and was then led by Song Zhenkai to a building similar to a sports stadium from her previous life, packed with cultivators lying densely inside.
"Daoist Yu, this is the great elder of the Song family, responsible for coordinating the medical department of the entire alliance," Song Zhenkai introduced a cultivator with half-white hair but a ruddy complexion.
"Tianxiang Pavilion’s Yu Qingtan offers greetings to Elder Song," she said.
"No need for such formalities, I am Song Guihe. My boy Zhenkai has praised you very much. Indeed, upon seeing you, you truly stand out from the ordinary."
"Elder Song overpraises me," she replied modestly.
"Do not be modest, Daoist Yu, these six thousand plus cultivators are relying on you for healing. Look, this is a zither called Quan Ning I’ve specially found for you. Though it’s only a first-rate Magic Artifact of the First Stage, it has an excellent tone and can adjust volume. I’m sure you’ll like it," the elder said.
Yu Qingtan also fell in love with this Quan Ning zither, which was black throughout with hints of dark green, at first sight.
"I will humbly accept the generous gift; thank you, Elder Song."
Yu Qingtan saluted Song Guihe once again, then approached the zither table, tried out the sound, adjusted the volume, and then began to play "Purification of Soul."
Before coming here, Yu Qingtan spent two Affection Value Points to buy two First Stage Skill Upgrade Cards, enhancing her Zither Art to the Great Accomplishment.
The sound of the zither drifted through the air, calming even Song Guihe, who was at the late stages of Foundation Establishment.
When the piece ended, more than half of the cultivators in the venue had awakened. However, those who had awoken did not speak or disturb the tranquility but continued to listen in silence.
This was not only because the zither music brought peace, but also because the walls of the building had a large "Silence" character on the left side, "No Noise Allowed" on the right side, and right under the stage where Yu Qingtan played the zither, there hung a large banner.
"Tianxiang Pavilion’s Yu Qingtan uses the zither music to relieve everyone from the influence of the Demonic Beasts’ crying sound. Please keep quiet!"
This was naturally Yu Qingtan’s suggestion; although a bit awkward, if she wasn’t embarrassed, then the others would feel embarrassed.
Moreover, to accrue Charm Points, she had to ensure her good deeds were well-recognized.
After three repetitions of "Purification of Soul," all the cultivators had awakened.
Song Guihe was full of praise for this, leaving Song Zhenkai to handle the follow-up matters while he took Yu Qingtan to meet the City Lord Ouyang.
"Is that Qing Tan? She’s indeed as beautiful as I had imagined?"
"Miss Qing Tan’s zither music is so delightful. Is this something I can listen to without spending Spirit Stones?"
"Miss Qing Tan has saved me twice now, from now on I am her loyal hound."
"I never thought I, Leng Mou, would fall after so many years of rigorous cultivation."
"I’m sorry, but today I realized that I don’t love you, let’s get a divorce." "Divorce your head, how could you even think you’re worthy of carrying shoes for someone like Miss Qing Tan, stop your delusions."