Sage of Humanity

A group of men walked bare-chested through the dark passageway and stepped out of the prison.

Under the blazing sun, the deep cold in their bones dissipated quite a bit, giving them a sense of narrowly escaping death.

This experience was destined to be etched in the minds of many for life, and they were certain to keep their distance from this hellish place.

Zhou Kui and Zhang Cheng led their team members away quickly. Before leaving, Zhou Kui didn't forget to give Lu Ye an angry glare.

"Yiye, this time I dragged you into this," said Warlord Geng.

Lu Ye looked towards the direction where Zhou Kui departed and shook his head slowly: "We still don't know who dragged whom into this."

"What do you mean?" Warlord Geng was puzzled.

"That Zhou Kui is probably targeting me. I went to his Zhou family and brought someone back two days ago!" Lu Ye explained.

Originally, he thought this incident started because Warlord Geng couldn't control his temper, leading to a conflict between several teams.

But when Lu Ye learned that the person who fought him was actually named Zhou Kui, some previously unclear matters suddenly became clear.

When the conflict broke out, he rushed to help, and Zhou Kui immediately blocked him. At the time, Lu Ye felt something was off; this guy was a physique cultivator at the True Lake Level 9 realm, and it didn't make sense for him to focus on Lu Ye first.

In such a situation, he should have been focusing on Warlord Geng.

But if this person is Zhou Kui, then it all makes sense.

When he captured Zhou Wang in the Zhou family, the external affairs elder Zhou Ze had mentioned Zhou Kui's name, possibly hoping Lu Ye would be lenient and let Zhou Wang off the hook.

But Lu Ye didn't know who Zhou Kui was and not only confiscated the items Zhou Ze sent but also broke into the Zhou Family Manor, capturing Zhou Wang right under the eyes of a group of cultivators.

This news must have reached Zhou Kui's ears.

That's why today's events happened.

Maybe the original conflict between them and Team A-3 was also part of the reason.

But Zhou Kui definitely wanted to take this opportunity to teach Lu Ye a hard lesson and vent his anger.

He simply didn't expect that Lu Ye could surpass him in physical combat, resulting in Lu Ye turning the tables!

Warlord Geng was unaware of these intricacies and, after listening to Lu Ye, smiled: "Anyway, it is what it is. No matter who dragged whom, we all suffered together. Let's go, get treated in the medical facility."

Law Enforcement Hall teams typically don't have healing cultivators because the number of healing cultivators is relatively small, making it impossible to ensure every team is equipped with one.

Thus, the medical facility exists.

Cultivators traveling to Haotian City who are injured can go to the medical facility for treatment, with all expenses covered by the provincial guard. Additionally, healing cultivators treating the injuries of soldiers can earn battle merit as a reward.

Lu Ye was aware of the medical facility but hadn't been there. It was rumored that many beautiful healing cultivators from sects throughout Bingzhou worked there, though there were male healers too...

This medical facility belongs to the Medical Services Department, which manages all healing cultivators of the provincial guard, including those stationed at major mountain passes on the frontlines, under strict jurisdiction of the Medical Services Department.

Under Warlord Geng's guidance, the group arrived at the medical facility.

The number of cultivators coming and going was considerable. Cultivators often engage in disputes outside, and getting injured is commonplace. Even after injuries heal, some lingering issues might remain.

Thus, they frequently visit the facility, either to heal injuries or manage lingering health issues.

The healers in the facility are quite accustomed to this.

Upon entering the facility and presenting their guard tokens, someone escorted them into small rooms to await treatment.

Lu Ye lay down with his bloodied back exposed, while Lin Yinxiu sat beside him, expressing concern: "Captain, does it hurt?"

"No kidding!" Lu Ye retorted, suddenly realizing that having female cultivators on the team wasn't necessarily a good thing; at the very least, he'd be hit more with the Reversed Dragon Spike.

Lin Yinxiu stuck out her tongue: "Next time, don't take the punishment for me. I can handle it myself just fine."

Lu Ye ignored her.

With Qian Wudang there, how could he not take the punishment for Lin Yinxiu? Moreover, for a woman to be punished like that was indeed inappropriate. Men were whipped until their backs were bloody and raw, and if a woman went up there, considering Old One-eye's ruthless nature, he likely wouldn't show any mercy.

As they were talking, the door opened, and a female cultivator entered, presenting a respectful salute before Lu Ye: "Greetings, Senior Brother. I am Yu Xiaodie from the Medical Services Department, ordered to treat you."

Lu Ye slowly lifted his gaze, and a long-missed face appeared in his field of view.

"Hmm?" The visitor, upon seeing Lu Ye's face, lit up with joy: "Big Brother Lu?"

"Junior Sister Yu!" Lu Ye smiled as well, "Life certainly has a way of bringing people together unexpectedly. I didn't expect to meet you here."

The visitor introduced herself as Yu Xiaodie, and indeed, she was the Yu Xiaodie Lu Ye knew.

It's just that since their parting at Evil Moon Valley years had passed.

Back in those years, both were just rescued by the Haotian Alliance. One had opened only one orifice, and the other two. Now, one has reached the True Lake Level 5 realm, while the other, though not in the True Lake, has entered the Cloud River. As for which level in Cloud River, Lu Ye temporarily couldn't discern.

In a few years, time has changed so much.

Yu Xiaodie obviously didn't expect that the person she was to heal this time was Lu Ye and seemed very happy: "Big Brother Lu, how come you're in Haotian City?"

After asking, she realized, "They said that there were several teams from the Justice Department in a conflict this time, and they all got punished in the prison. Big Brother Lu, were you also..."

"I was one of them," Lu Ye sighed inwardly. Indeed, good news doesn't go out, but bad news spreads far and wide. Even the medical hall has heard about the recent events. Surely everyone in Haotian City knows by now.

"It must be their fault," Yu Xiaodie said angrily. "But Big Brother Lu, you are impressive to have joined the Justice Department. I heard that working there is quite prestigious."

Lu Ye couldn't help but laugh. Indeed, the things women care about are a bit different. He replied, "Prestigious it is, but the work offends many people and easily incurs resentment."

"That doesn't matter. If you get hurt again, come to the medical hall, and I'll heal you."

While they chatted away, Lin Yinxiu, who was watching the show, suddenly said, "Junior Sister, if you don't tend to the captain, he'll bleed out."

Yu Xiaodie gasped in surprise, blushing, and apologized, "Sorry, Big Brother Lu, I... I forgot."

Saying this, she hurriedly sat by the bed, took some healing supplies from the storage sack, and carefully tended to Lu Ye.

"I remember Junior Sister joined the Hundred Flowers Valley?" Lu Ye asked casually.

Back then, in Evil Moon Valley, he followed Pang Dahai's advice and joined the Righteous Blood Sect, while Yu Xiaodie chose the Hundred Flowers Valley, and both were selected, embarking on the path of cultivation.

"That's right," Yu Xiaodie replied. "I've heard a lot about Big Brother Lu over the past few years. Many sisters in the valley admire you a lot. They know I know you and are envious."

"What you heard is surely not good news," Lu Ye smiled slightly.

"That's not true. I heard all about how amazing Big Brother Lu is. Your name still echoes on the Spirit Stream battlefield, and many stories about you spread on the Cloud River battlefield. But life must have been tough for you these past years, Big Brother Lu?"

Others only see the glory under Lu Ye's name but can hardly imagine the bitterness and hardship behind it. Yu Xiaodie's thoughts are noticeably different from others. Listening to those inspiring stories, she can imagine the adverse conditions Lu Ye was in.

"It's okay," Lu Ye responded casually. Hard work was inevitable, but overcoming it brings more rewards.

While tending to Lu Ye's wounds, Yu Xiaodie casually chatted with him, clearly in a good mood.

Lin Yinxiu sat quietly on the side and did not interject.

After one hour, Yu Xiaodie said, "Big Brother Lu, your physique is strong. The injuries seem severe but are not serious. Come back in a couple of days for another change of medicine."

Lu Ye stood up, moved his muscles and bones, feeling at ease, praised, "Junior Sister has good skills."

Yu Xiaodie smiled sweetly, "Healing cultivators can only help you with such things. It's good that Big Brother Lu does not mind." After pausing, she added, "But for someone like Big Brother Lu, who roams outside and often engages in combat, there might be some hidden injuries and residual effects in the body. If you have time, come to the medical hall, and I'll introduce you to a True Lake realm senior sister to help you with those hidden injuries."

"Alright," Lu Ye agreed readily, putting on his clothes.

Moments later, he led Lin Yinxiu out. In the outer corridor, the third senior brother was waiting.

The three of them gathered and bid farewell to Yu Xiaodie, flying towards the small courtyard.

Just as they landed in the courtyard, they saw the sect master's figure, with Amber and Yiyi waiting there.

Since Qian Wudang appeared, Amber had slipped away early, and Qian Wudang pretended not to see it. After all, he couldn't punish even a demon beast.

Of all those involved in the brawl, only Amber escaped unscathed.

The three bowed quickly.

The sect master looked at them, "Didn't suffer any loss?"

Lu Ye replied, "Third Senior Brother suffered a little, but I avenged it."

The sect master nodded approvingly, "As long as you didn't suffer. If you're injured, just rest well and don't wander around these days."

"Yes."

The sect master just came to check on them and left after seeing they were fine.

Yiyi rushed to greet them, asking with concern. Naturally, Lu Ye assured her there was no problem, not wanting her to worry unnecessarily.

The next few days were extremely peaceful. Lu Ye's injuries healed quickly. After all, with the foundational remnants of Soaring Dragon World's origin, his vitality was strong, and no matter how severe the Reversed Dragon Spike wound was, it was only skin-deep.

When Old One-eye inflicted punishment, he avoided damaging their muscles and bones.

During this period, Lu Ye went to the medical hall for another round of medicine. Whether it was Yu Xiaodie spreading his name around, many healing cultivators gathered enthusiastically to see him.

The monthly salary was distributed, and more Explosive Fire Spirit Stones were settled than the last time, finally replenishing his battle merit.

Lu Ye went to buy a tracking disc immediately, though he didn't plan to use it for tasks again.

Executing tasks with a tracking disc, as before, was too costly and not a long-term plan.