CHAPTER 33: CHAPTER 0033: PRESSURING INTO MARRIAGE_1

Zhang Bin naturally understood why. The True Qi of ordinary cultivators might come from consuming certain spiritual medicines or using spirit stones. However, he cultivated the Qingmu Longevity Technique by absorbing the Spiritual Energy of countless plants. This process endowed his True Qi with medicinal properties, earning it the name Longevity Qi. It was capable of healing people and extending their lifespans, with endless wondrous uses.

Longevity Qi could also be transferred to the bones through the muscles, but the effect was ultimately not as good as applying it directly. Since a Pine Needle came from a pine tree, it served as an excellent conduit for Longevity Qi. That was why Zhang Bin used a Pine Needle to deliver Longevity Qi and treat Xu Lao’er.

However, the villagers all stared, dumbfounded. They couldn’t believe their own eyes. How could a pine needle possibly pierce muscle? It was simply incredible.

Could it be that Zhang Bin’s master is an Immortal?

With a snap, Zhang Bin pulled out the Pine Needle and tapped Xu Lao’er’s leg several times. "Alright, Second Brother," he said with a smile, "you can stand up and try it out. See how it feels."

"What? It’s healed just like that? The bone was broken, and now it’s mended?"

All the villagers couldn’t believe their ears, their faces filled with disbelief. This was too incredible; it completely overturned their understanding of the world. It was common knowledge that injuries to bones and muscles took at least a hundred days to heal.

Xu Lao’er himself was stunned for a long while before he slowly sat up. He felt his leg and said in amazement, "It doesn’t hurt. It doesn’t hurt at all. Could it really be healed?"

He cautiously placed his foot on the ground, then stood up. Finding that there was still no pain, he boldly took a few steps. Due to years of habit, he still walked with a limp at first, but gradually, his gait improved, and his pace quickened. His face lit up with ecstatic joy as he shouted, "My leg is normal! I can walk properly now! Xiao Bin, you didn’t use some kind of immortal magic, did you?"

All the villagers’ eyes widened in shock. They almost wondered if they were dreaming. In less than half an hour, Zhang Bin had cured a leg that had been lame for nearly fifty years—by breaking the bone and setting it anew.

What kind of medical skill was this?

Mother Cheng’s heart pounded with excitement. My goodness, with such miraculous medical skills, making money will be a breeze for Xiao Bin! My Xiao Fang has really found herself a great catch! We have to get them married sooner rather than later, to avoid any complications.

She quickly pulled Zhang Bin aside and asked expectantly, "Xiao Bin, when are you going to marry my Xiao Fang?"

Zhang Bin was stunned. You were so against this before, and now you’re this anxious?

"Mom, what are you talking about?" Xiao Fang overheard and was so embarrassed she wished the ground would swallow her whole.

"Xiao Bin, answer me," Mother Cheng pressed, giving Xiao Fang a stern glance before turning back to him with urgency.

"Auntie, I’m only twenty this year, and Xiao Fang is just nineteen. We aren’t old enough to get married yet," Zhang Bin said, a little awkwardly.

"You can get engaged first," Mother Cheng suggested.

"That will have to wait until my villa is finished," Zhang Bin said after a moment’s thought.

Why did I ever make him build a villa? If he never finishes it, he won’t get engaged to my Xiao Fang. What am I going to do? Mother Cheng wanted to slap herself.

"Xiao Bin, you’re my savior! How can I ever repay this great kindness?" Xu Lao’er suddenly knelt before Zhang Bin, tears streaming from his eyes.

Zhang Bin immediately helped him up and said sincerely, "Second Brother, as you saw, healing you was a simple matter for me, and it didn’t require any medicine. So, please don’t worry about it. From now on, just work hard, find a wife, and have a big, healthy son."

Xu Lao’er broke down sobbing, but he quickly wiped away his tears and said excitedly, "Come to my house for lunch. We won’t go home until we’re drunk!"

"Sure," Zhang Bin agreed without hesitation. This was a form of gratitude he could appreciate.

He then turned his gaze to Liu Xin. "Sister Xin, let’s go to your place and treat Auntie Zheng."

"Ah... Xiao Bin, are you confident you can cure my mother-in-law’s illness?" Joy erupted on Liu Xin’s face, her ample bosom shaking with excitement, drawing the stares of many villagers.

"Yes, I’m confident," Zhang Bin said.

"Then let’s hurry!" Liu Xin was thrilled. She grabbed Zhang Bin’s hand and pulled him into the house.

Some villagers wanted to follow and watch, but Xu Lao’er stopped them. "Don’t go gawking," he said. "Xiao Bin uses his cultivated True Qi to heal. Any disturbance could easily cause a Qi deviation."

After hearing that, no one dared to go over for a look. They didn’t even dare to speak loudly anymore.

Liu Xin led Zhang Bin into Auntie Zheng’s room. Auntie Zheng was lying on the bed, looking gaunt and frail. Her main ailment was rheumatism. The pain in her bones made walking difficult, so she preferred to lie in bed and rest.

"Mom, Xiao Bin has become a Divine Doctor!" Liu Xin said excitedly. "He just healed Xu Quezi’s leg in half an hour and made him a normal person. He can definitely cure you!"

"Xiao Bin, are you planning to marry my Xiao Xin?" Auntie Zheng was taken aback for a moment, then asked with anticipation.

In the past, men who wanted to marry Liu Xin had brought doctors to treat her. However, they inevitably gave up when they learned the truth of Auntie Zheng’s condition: it wasn’t fatal, but it was also incurable, requiring constant medication and daily care. So, when Zhang Bin offered to treat her now, she naturally misunderstood.

"Mom, what are you saying?" Liu Xin’s face flushed with embarrassment.

"Auntie Zheng, I can cure your illness very soon. After that, Sister Xin can marry whoever she wants. It doesn’t have to be me," Zhang Bin said sincerely, glancing at the ravishing Liu Xin while suppressing his affection and desire.

"If you can really cure me, that would be wonderful. I won’t be a burden to Xiao Xin anymore," Auntie Zheng said hopefully. "But... is that even possible?"

"It is. I’ll treat you right now."

Zhang Bin sat down by the bedside, took out a pine needle, and began pricking her body, transferring Longevity Qi to eliminate the virus and coldness within her. This was not an easy task. Even for Zhang Bin, it couldn’t be done in one go. He rested five times, drinking Spiritual Water and meditating each time to restore his Longevity Qi.

"All done," Zhang Bin said confidently as he retracted the pine needle. "Auntie Zheng, go take a bath, and you’ll be perfectly fine."

Auntie Zheng rolled over, climbed out of bed, and moved around for a moment. She then shouted in surprise, "It really doesn’t hurt at all! There’s not a single problem left! Xiao Bin, you’re simply magical... I feel like I’ve sweated out all the filth. I’m going for a bath. Xiao Xin, be a good host to Xiao Bin..."

Once Auntie Zheng entered the bathroom, Liu Xin pulled Zhang Bin into her room and said bashfully, "Xiao Bin, close your eyes."