The System Wants Me To Save A Lucky Tycoon [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 16

Suddenly, the Demon Sect disciples outside the valley vanished. Rumors in the martial arts world claimed that the Sect Leader, Chu Yu, had gone to Nanshan Temple. While it was publicly claimed he was there to request their primary scripture, everyone knew that Chu Yu was simply intending to seize it by force.

The Medicine Immortal Valley returned to peace. Knowing that the Demon Sect Leader had temporarily moved on from them, the valley ceased restricting its disciples from leaving. Lin Junqing had long tired of practicing his lightness skills within the valley due to the abundance of obstacles; he wanted to head out to the mountain streams to train.

“Host, I have detected the Child of Destiny. He is suffering from internal injuries and a severe poison. Shall I activate his status panel?”

Lin Junqing did not hesitate and told the System to proceed.

[Child of Destiny: Chu Yu] [Age: 35] [Height: 191 cm] [Identity: ****] [Sunshine Value: -68 (Negative numbers indicate corruption/blackening)]

Lin Junqing frowned at the asterisks. “What is going on? Why is Chu Yu’s identity hidden?”

The System was equally puzzled. “I am not sure, Host. Please wait a moment while I consult the forum.”

Lin Junqing walked toward Chu Yu’s location. Regardless of Chu Yu’s hidden identity, he could not avoid him as long as he was the Child of Destiny. With a Sunshine Value of -68, Chu Yu’s corruption was already severe. Recalling Xie Lin from the previous world, Lin Junqing hesitated. Children of Destiny could often sense the presence of the System. He knew nothing of Chu Yu’s personality and wondered if approaching him rashly was too dangerous. What if Chu Yu killed him on sight? The System had warned him that corrupted Children of Destiny were often volatile, violent, and temperamental, a danger to anyone near them.

As Chu Yu sensed Lin Junqing’s approach, he immediately lay back down on the grass, pretending to be unconscious. The System returned shortly. “Host, I have consulted the seniors on the forum. His identity is hidden because his soul strength far exceeds ours, preventing me from perceiving it. Once your soul becomes stronger, the Child of Destiny will have no secrets before you.”

Was the System just feeding him empty promises? He often felt he would never live to see that day. Lin Junqing saw Chu Yu from a distance, lying motionless with his chest rising and falling rhythmically. After a moment of hesitation, he approached. Upon seeing Chu Yu’s face, Lin Junqing mentally remarked to the System, “These ancient mountains really produce high-quality people. His nose is so sharp, his skin is clear, and despite his tall stature, his waist is so narrow. If he were in the modern era, he would be a top-tier celebrity.”

The System agreed. “He is the Child of Destiny, after all. His natural talent and appearance are undoubtedly top-tier.”

Lin Junqing knelt beside Chu Yu and reached out to take his pulse. As he drew near, Chu Yu could not help but inhale deeply. He did not know what Lin Junqing carried, but it emitted a faint, grassy fragrance. This scent eased the headaches he had suffered from chronic insomnia for years and made him feel strangely calm and at ease. It was maddening; he had never expected to feel such peace. Chu Yu had started by feigning unconsciousness, but the overwhelming sense of relaxation eventually lulled him into a genuine sleep.

Lin Junqing, whose strength had increased significantly after practicing martial arts, helped Chu Yu up and brought him to a bamboo hut by the waterfall, which the disciples used for physical training. Since it was winter, few disciples visited the falls, making the hut a perfect temporary shelter. Bringing Chu Yu into the valley itself was out of the question; the valley was under lockdown, and unauthorized guests would lead to severe punishment or expulsion. Chu Yu’s identity was hidden and his corruption level was high; there was no telling what he might do if he infiltrated the valley.

Lin Junqing laid Chu Yu on the bamboo cot. His eyes swept over the man’s abdomen with a trace of envy. After months of training, he only had a thin layer of muscle; he wanted an eight-pack too! Lin Junqing attempted to diagnose the poison and injuries, but he could only determine that Chu Yu was exhausted and weakened. He surmised that Chu Yu was being hunted, living in constant fear, and thus unable to eat or sleep properly.

“System, Chu Yu is the Child of Destiny; his martial arts cannot be low. Who could have wounded him and forced him to flee to the Medicine Immortal Valley for help?”

The System replied, “You are overthinking. Even if you knew the name, you would not recognize them. One thing is certain: whoever injured him must be a top-tier master, perhaps even a Grandmaster.” After a while, seeing that Lin Junqing had not fed Chu Yu any medicine, the System asked, “Host, are you not going to detoxify him?”

Lin Junqing was cautious. “I do not know what poison he has. If it is some legendary toxin and I cure it too easily, do you think that would be reasonable?” The System shook its head. It was not reasonable at all. It realized it was better suited for support rather than giving strategic advice. He had been too careless with a Child of Destiny whose corruption was at -68.

Lin Junqing spent the entire day waiting for Chu Yu to wake, but eventually left some dried roasted meat in the hut and returned to the valley. Less than five minutes after he left, Chu Yu opened his eyes. He scanned his surroundings, then covered his eyes in disbelief. Had he really just slept? Since he could remember, this was the first time he had slept so peacefully. There were no nightmares, and he awoke without headaches or nausea.

He sat up. He had intended to steal the Medicine Jade and leave, but he changed his mind. He wanted to understand why he had been able to sleep and why he had no nightmares. He began to circulate his internal energy to treat his internal injuries. Xuan Deng, the Abbot of Nanshan Temple, was a Grandmaster whose surprise attack had succeeded due to Chu Yu’s momentary lapse. The injuries would heal in three days, but the true trouble was the rare poison hidden in Xuan Deng’s palm strike.

Chu Yu scoffed with disdain. Xuan Deng had used himself as a vessel for poison to ambush him. While Chu Yu was injured, Xuan Deng would surely die before him. A true master of the righteous path, willing to sacrifice his life for a trade. Chu Yu had never cared about his lifespan before, but he did not want to die now; he wanted to solve the mystery of his peaceful sleep. He suppressed the poison with his internal energy and sighed; while suppressing it, he could no longer use his martial arts, or the poison would accelerate toward his heart. He noticed the dried meat left by Lin Junqing. Despite never eating such rations, he instinctively picked it up and found it delicious. It calmed his heart and suppressed his murderous urges.

He lay awake until dawn, his mood becoming increasingly agitated and violent. When Lin Junqing finally pushed open the door, Chu Yu’s expression shifted instantly from malevolence to warmth.

“You are awake. Who are you, and why have you come to the Medicine Immortal Valley?”

Chu Yu did not answer immediately. It was miraculous; his surging agitation vanished the moment Lin Junqing appeared. He had not smelled it wrong yesterday; Lin Junqing carried a faint, grassy scent that brought him comfort. Even though the scent of medicinal herbs on Lin Junqing was stronger, he could only focus on the grass. When he looked into Lin Junqing’s eyes, his heart began to race. They felt familiar, as if he had seen them in a dream. He did not know the owner of those eyes or where that strange world in his dreams was, but all his pain and resentment seemed to subside when he looked at Lin Junqing.

“I am a disciple of the Huayun Sect; my name is Lin Qing. Thank you for your kindness yesterday. You are my savior, and I will certainly repay you.”

He could not reveal the name Chu Yu, so he used a pseudonym. Curiously, the name Lin Qing had just appeared in his mind.

Lin Junqing observed Chu Yu and muttered to the System, “Look at this guy. His status panel clearly says Chu Yu, yet he tells me his name is Lin Qing. Corrupted Children of Destiny are truly something; his expression is so sincere, but his words are entirely fabricated.”

The System suggested, “Let’s look into the name Chu Yu when we return. There might be a surprise.” If the name was not widely known, Chu Yu would not have used a fake one. Clearly, Chu Yu was a famous name in the martial arts world that he was trying to hide. The System suddenly realized, “I know why his identity is hidden! It is because he does not want us to know. His soul is so powerful that his subconscious desire to hide influences my data panel.”

Lin Junqing looked at Chu Yu with a shocked expression. “What a coincidence. You are Lin Qing, and I am Lin Junqing. Our names only differ by one word!” Chu Yu surely did not know him, so why choose that name? Did it have some significance? Was there really a person named Lin Qing?

Chu Yu’s mouth curved upward when he heard Lin Junqing’s name. “What a coincidence indeed. Is this fate?”

Lin Junqing ignored Chu Yu’s lies. He played along, believing whatever Chu Yu said on the surface, regardless of his internal thoughts.

“By the way, do you know what poison you are suffering from? Are you here at the valley to seek medical help?”

Chu Yu nodded. He could not admit he was here to steal the valley’s treasure. He hesitated for a second. “It is a mixed snake venom. It is nothing too troublesome; I can suppress it with internal energy. Over time, it will dissipate on its own.”

He was suffering from a legendary poison catalyzed by a Grandmaster’s internal energy, which had no cure in this world. If Lin Junqing knew the truth, his identity would be exposed. Knowing it was supposedly snake venom, Lin Junqing felt relieved. He pulled a small porcelain bottle from his robes and poured out an antidote pill.

“This is an antidote I crafted myself. Try it and see if it helps.”

This was an antidote infused with his own blood; how could it fail to cure a mere mixed snake venom? Lin Junqing once again marveled at the power of internal energy, which could not only suppress poison but metabolize it out of the body.