Starting from Dadu and heading south, Xiao Ning did not return via the original route, but instead detoured through Zhili and then headed south to northern Anhui.
Xiao Ning still remembered that in this world, there was a divine doctor, known as the Butterfly Valley Immortal Physician, who was said to be incorrigible and a rare talent in the world. His name was Hu Qingniu.
His purpose in traveling to northern Anhui was to ask Hu Qingniu to treat the injuries of his third nephew, Yu.
After all, in the original novel, when Zhang Wuji treated Yu Daiyan's injuries, he had received the inheritance of Hu Qingniu. Although his medical skills were not superhuman, he was still considered a famous doctor in the world.
However, Xiao Ning did not know medicine, and none of the people on Wudang Mountain were skilled in medicine.
Therefore, in order not to delay Yu Daiyan's recovery, Xiao Ning set his sights on Hu Qingniu. Whether Hu Qingniu would agree was not his concern.
In recent years, Hu Qingniu has been living in seclusion in Butterfly Valley, located on the shore of Nüshan Lake in northern Anhui, which is now Nüshan Lake Town, Mingguang City, Chuzhou, Anhui Province. After leaving Dadu, Xiao Ning went straight to this place.
On this day, in a scenic valley.
Flowers bloom in vibrant colors, covering the mountains and fields. Spring is in full bloom, and butterflies flutter about in all directions, some white, some black, and some purple.
Looking into the distance, several thatched cottages stand beside a crystal-clear stream, surrounded by flowerbeds filled with flowers and plants.
In the very center of the thatched hut, a middle-aged man, stroking his goatee, was watching a child fanning a fire to boil medicine, filling the hut with the smell of medicine.
He would occasionally give the boy a few words of advice, and he looked refined and elegant.
Just then, a voice came from afar: "Is Butterfly Valley Healer Hu Qingniu here?"
It felt like it was in the distance, yet also like it was right next to my ear.
Upon hearing this, Hu Qingniu paused in stroking his beard, his expression slightly displeased. This person had actually addressed him by his given name, which was extremely rude.
He snorted coldly and didn't reply.
Before long, the sound of carriages and horses could be heard from the courtyard outside. Hu Qingniu peeked out and saw a carriage coming from outside the valley and stopping in the courtyard in front of the thatched house.
With a whoosh, a young man in brocade robes jumped down from the carriage and walked straight into the house, smiling as he said, "You must be Hu Qingniu, the Physician of Butterfly Valley? I am Xiao Ning from Wudang. I would like to trouble Physician Hu to make a house call. Please get in the carriage!"
Hu Qingniu's face darkened, and he snorted, "Since you know my name, you should know my rules. I, Hu Qingniu, will never treat the injuries and illnesses of people from reputable sects. You can leave now!"
They completely disregarded Xiao Ning's reputation and directly told him to leave.
Xiao Ning's expression remained unchanged. He chuckled and said, "Doctor Hu, won't you listen to my payment?"
Hu Qingniu waved his hand: "I have already made myself very clear. Even if it were ten thousand taels of gold, I would not treat you. Don't be ungrateful! Go now!"
"Haha, a mere pittance, how could I, Xiao, dare to offend the Holy Physician's ears? The reward I spoke of is the head of Xianyu Tong, the head of the Huashan Sect!"
Xiao Ning said leisurely, "I just don't know whether Doctor Hu will do this deal or not?"
Xiao Ning was fully aware of Hu Qingniu's situation.
In his life, Hu Qingniu had one lifelong enemy and another person he feared greatly.
His lifelong enemy was Xianyu Tong, the leader of the Huashan Sect.
The person she feared most was Granny Jin Hua, also known as Dai Qisi, the Purple-Robed Dragon King, one of the four great Dharma Kings of the Ming Cult.
Therefore, after hearing Hu Qingniu's refusal, Xiao Ning stated his conditions, not afraid that Hu Qingniu would not agree.
Sure enough, upon hearing this, Hu Qingniu's expression changed, and he hurriedly asked, "What? Are you telling the truth?"
After saying that, he muttered to himself, "Forget it, I was overthinking it. You're so young, how high can your martial arts be? How could you possibly be a match for that scoundrel? Forget it, you can go now!"
The implication was that they were unaware of Xiao Ning's abilities and had probably never heard of him.
Xiao Ning's expression froze, as if she realized for the first time that her reputation was completely useless.
His expression was somewhat unnatural. He coughed lightly and tentatively asked, "Hasn't Physician Hu heard of my name, Xiao Ning?"
Hu Qingniu looked bewildered and asked in confusion, "Huh? What, are you quite famous in the martial arts world?"
"Cough cough!"
Xiao Ning nearly choked on his own saliva. He waved his hand and said, "No, no, I'm a newcomer and have no reputation whatsoever."
Then he added, "But don't worry, since I'm inviting you on behalf of the Wudang Sect, I'll definitely deliver on the promised payment!"
"Besides, with the number one Wudang founder, Master Zhang, as your guarantor, are you still afraid of not being able to defeat Xianyu Tong?"
Seeing that he really hadn't heard of his name, Xiao Ning simply brought up the name of his senior brother, Zhang Sanfeng.
After all, he didn't have the shamelessness of someone who would brag about their own wares.
Upon hearing Zhang Sanfeng's name, Hu Qingniu couldn't help but feel a deep respect: "Even though I am in the mountains, I have the utmost respect for Master Zhang's martial arts skills."
Then, he hesitated again: "However, Master Zhang is detached from worldly affairs. Would he stand up for a mere ordinary disciple like you?"
"Well!"
Xiao Ning was stunned, then laughed and cried at the same time: "Don't worry, Doctor Hu. The person you are treating this time is Yu Sanxia, one of the Seven Heroes of Wudang, not an ordinary disciple."
"Furthermore, if what I said is untrue, Physician Hu can go to Wudang Mountain to confront Master Zhang!"
Upon hearing this, Hu Qingniu pondered for a moment, but finally, driven by his desire for revenge, he nodded and said, "Very well, since you speak so sincerely, then this old man will accompany you on this journey!"
Xiao Ning smiled and said, "Haha, Doctor Hu, please get in the car!"
At the same time, he had a thought and connected with the system in his mind to start checking in at Butterfly Valley.
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