I opened a shop on the Astral Train-Chapter 43

Chapter 43

The medical staff were startled by Bai Lu's sudden words, instinctively making way for her.

Without hesitation, Bai Lu picked up the anti-inflammatory medicine, treating the wounded with swift and practiced movements. Her hands moved with precision, cleaning wounds and carefully wrapping bandages.

Klee, Hook, and Diona watched in awe.

"Wow~ Sister Bai Lu is amazing! She can heal people too!"

"Bai Lu is incredible!"

The medical staff stood frozen. This little girl was not just capable—she was extraordinary. The entire process was seamless, as if she had been doing this her whole life.

Bai Lu continued treating the wounded one by one, while Klee, Hook, and Diona played assistants. Klee carried a basket of bandages, Hook held the anti-inflammatory medicine, and Diona managed the medical tools.

They approached another patient. Bai Lu patted the injured man lightly.

"Don't move, I'll take care of you."

She examined the wound, then extended her hand behind her without turning back.

"Anti-inflammatory medicine!"

Hook quickly handed over a bottle.

Bai Lu cleaned the wound, then reached out again.

"Tweezers!"

Diona immediately placed sterilized tweezers in her palm.

After removing the foreign objects from the wound, she extended her hand once more.

"Bandage."

Klee promptly handed her one.

Bai Lu secured the bandage tightly and gave instructions.

"Try not to move too much for now. After a week, you can do light activities, but keep the wound dry. Understood?"

The patient nodded gratefully.

"I understand."

Bai Lu nodded in satisfaction and waved her hand.

"Sisters, let's go. Next patient!"

The three girls followed her as she continued her work. With their help, the treatment process became much faster.

Bai Lu's medical skills were renowned. In Luofu, securing an appointment with her was nearly impossible.

Luofu, Gongzao Division

Kevin, March 7th, and Welt were locked in battle against the formidable Abundant Black Deer.

The beast's vitality was unnaturally strong. Time and time again, they dealt what should have been fatal blows, only for the creature to regenerate instantly, its powerful healing abilities making it nearly invincible.

Kevin gritted his teeth, his patience wearing thin. He tightened his grip on the Judgment of Shamash.

"Judgment of Shamash—Unsheathed! Annihilation!"

A blinding light engulfed the Gongzao Division.

Inside the Shen Ce Mansion

Jing Yuan immediately stood up, turning toward the direction of Gongzao Division.

He considered for a moment. The only one capable of unleashing such power had to be the nameless guest from the Astral Express.

"I didn't expect the nameless traveler to possess such strength."

He recalled the time he observed Kevin apprehend Kafka through surveillance. The energy signature was identical.

Watching the flames rise, Jing Yuan's confidence in Luofu's victory solidified. After all, with so many old friends returning, how could they possibly lose?

Industrial and Construction Company

After Kevin unleashed his devastating attack, Welt swiftly conjured a black hole, absorbing the lingering flames before they could destroy the entire area.

Kevin ignited the battlefield, and Welt ensured it didn't burn down the city. Their coordination was flawless.

More than ten minutes later, Welt sealed the black hole. March 7th surveyed the battlefield, exhausted but relieved.

"Finally! That ugly deer is dead. I'm so tired."

Kevin wiped his nose. "It had to push me to use my ultimate move. Seriously."

March 7th agreed—this fight had been tough. Without Kevin's burst of power, the beast's regeneration would have dragged the battle on indefinitely.

Welt looked around. Kevin's flames had obliterated all the Jianmu roots invading the Industrial and Construction Company.

"Let's keep moving. The Danding Division is just ahead."

The three pressed forward.

More than half an hour later, they reached Danding Division.

Upon arrival, they stumbled upon an ongoing battle.

Fu Xuan led the Cloud Knights in a fierce assault against the Demonic Yin Body soldiers. Because Kevin had incinerated the Abundant Black Deer outright, they had bypassed the usual sequence of burning roots first, allowing them to arrive much earlier than expected.

Wasting no time, the trio plunged into the battlefield.

Kevin, wielding the Judgment of Shamash, tore through enemy lines with the Cloud Knights. Welt created another breach not far away.

March 7th watched her companions dominate the fight, determination lighting up her eyes.

"Tonight, I'm spending all my Stellar Jade at Yuri's store! I need to power up too!"

With the defenses broken, Fu Xuan seized the opportunity.

"All troops, press forward! Do not let any Demonic Yin Body escape!"

The Cloud Knights roared in unison.

"By our oath, we are the shield of the Xianzhou! For the safety of the Immortal Boat—charge!"

Fueled by unbreakable morale, they pushed forward. The first line of the Medicine King's forces crumbled, forcing them into retreat.

Fu Xuan, however, held the troops back.

She had just received intelligence—inside the alchemy furnaces of Danding Division, the Medicine King Secret Teachings had placed substances that could trigger the Demon Yin transformation.

For now, they could not proceed recklessly.

Kevin, March 7th, and Welt approached Fu Xuan.

Welt raised an eyebrow. "Why not press the advantage? Their forces are scattered."

Fu Xuan gestured toward the alchemy furnaces.

"They've tainted those furnaces with catalysts that can induce Demon Yin transformations. If we send our forces in, they'll be turned against us."

Kevin frowned and brandished his Judgment of Shamash.

"That's easy. I'll just burn them down with a single strike."

March 7th nodded. "Yeah! With Welt here to absorb the flames, we won't have to worry about collateral damage."

Fu Xuan gave them both a look of utter disbelief.

"I could also just use a sealing formation, but tell me—can you guarantee those furnaces won't break? These are the heart of Danding Division. If they're destroyed, Luofu will suffer immense losses."

Kevin hesitated, then slowly lowered his weapon.

"...So what's the plan, then?"

Fu Xuan observed the battlefield, taking note of the dissipating medicinal smoke. With the obstruction removed, she wasted no time rallying her troops for the final assault on the Medicine King's Secret Teachings.

March 7th, Kevin, Welt, and Fu Xuan led the Cloud Knights into battle. The Demonic Yin-body soldiers attempted to mount a counterattack, but they were quickly overwhelmed. The battlefield was one-sided—Fu Xuan's strategy and the overwhelming force of the Cloud Knights ensured their swift advance.

Deep within the Danding Division, Dan Shu, the leader of the Medicine King Secret Sect, watched in growing frustration as her forces collapsed.

"Damn it! Where are the reinforcements I was promised?!"

Dan Shu had been confident in launching this insurrection because of her alliance with Huanlong. Now, as her defenses crumbled, she realized she had been abandoned.

Moments later, Fu Xuan, Kevin, March 7th, and Welt stood before Dan Shu, their forces having completely routed her army.

Bruised and bloodied, Dan Shu slumped to the ground. "Huanlong! Where are you?! You promised reinforcements!"

A figure stepped forward from the Cloud Knights' formation.

"Oh? Why do you insist on forcing my hand? This goes against my philosophy of Destruction, little soldier."

March 7th and the others turned in shock.

"Tingyun...?!" March 7th hesitated.

Tingyun—or what appeared to be her—smirked at them. "Ah, are you referring to the original owner of this body? Sorry to inform you, but she is no longer here."

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She approached a wounded Demonic Yin-body soldier. With a single touch, energy surged through the soldier's body—a force tainted with destruction.

In an instant, the soldier transformed into a monstrous Voidranger.

Tingyun then turned back toward the group. Her head tilted at an unnatural angle, and her form suddenly shimmered, dissolving into motes of light before vanishing entirely.

March 7th was stunned. "Wha—?! What just happened?!"

Fu Xuan quickly commanded the Cloud Knights to eliminate the newly created Voidranger before it could wreak havoc.

Once the battlefield was secure, Fu Xuan turned to the others. "We return to base. The Medicine King Secret Teachings are no longer a threat. Now, we focus on Jianmu."

After a brief rest at the Danding Division's temporary base, Kevin, March 7th, and Welt joined the Cloud Knights on their march toward Scaled Abyss Realm.

Meanwhile, Dan Heng, Sushang, and Luocha arrived at Danding Division.

Sushang turned to them. "Alright, this is a safe zone. I need to report back to my superiors. Goodbye!"

With a cheerful wave, she departed.

As soon as Sushang was out of sight, Dan Heng found a reason to separate from Luocha. He needed to find Kevin, March 7th, and Welt.

The journey toward Scaled Abyss Realm was bleak—traces of war littered the path. The closer he got, the more memories from his past life surfaced.

Just as he neared the ferry, a gleaming sword sliced through the air toward him. Reacting instinctively, Dan Heng summoned his Jiyun Dragon Spear, deflecting the attack.

A figure emerged, blocking his path.

Blade.

With a sinister grin, Blade's voice rang out. "Hahahaha! Finally, I found you! Five names! Three debts! You are one of them!"

"You're a deranged psycho." Dan Heng thrust out his weapon "I'll deal with you immediately!"

Blade lunged at Dan Heng, his sword cutting through the air with deadly precision. Dan Heng, still unsure of his past, could only parry and evade.

Seizing an opening, Dan Heng teleported away, creating distance between them. He reappeared behind Blade, thrusting his spear forward.

Blade, unfazed, deflected the strike and retaliated with a vicious slash. Dan Heng barely managed to jump away, keeping his distance.

The battle raged on, neither able to land a decisive blow.

Then, suddenly—

A flurry of flying swords forced Blade back.

Yanqing landed gracefully, sword in hand, eyes locked onto Blade. "So, the infamous fugitive finally shows himself. I've been tracking you for a long time. You're coming with me."

Blade sneered. "Ah, the young prodigy under Jing Yuan. This is beyond your league, boy."

Yanqing scoffed and launched himself forward. "You don't decide that. En garde!"

Blade effortlessly parried Yanqing's attack. Despite Yanqing's skill, he was clearly outmatched.

Seeing an opportunity, Blade turned his attention back to Dan Heng.

With a sudden burst of speed, he rushed at Yanqing, forcing him into a defensive stance. Dan Heng reacted instantly, teleporting behind Blade, aiming a precise strike.

But Blade had anticipated it.

Spinning on his heel, he slashed at Dan Heng, sending him hurtling backward.

Yanqing glared at Blade, gripping his sword tightly. "You criminal... I won't let you escape!"

"Too late..." As Blade made his escape promptly.