Three years passed in the blink of an eye, and the number of patients in the manor outside Star Moon City dwindled.
The search within the territory of Lu Kingdom had been exhaustive for the third time. Theoretically, all demon seeds had been found.
The few scattered patients remaining were those who had traveled from other countries, drawn by reputation.
Neighboring countries had also taken this matter seriously, and most who were likely to come had already arrived.
The three Nascent Soul elders were already discussing plans to dismantle the medical hall and return to their respective homes. After all, everyone had profited handsomely.
Xiao Fei had no objections to this. He too had earned a considerable amount over these years.
He had spent five million spirit stones to increase the time flow within his spatial artifact to thirty-five times the normal rate.
Additionally, he had acquired vast quantities of spiritual items, extorted from other cultivators. To store these treasures, Xiao Fei had built a small warehouse within his spatial artifact.
For Xiao Fei, the greatest gain was not these material possessions, but his Lightning Spirit.
At this moment, Xiao Fei was alone in his cultivation room. Before him, a golden arc of lightning coiled and moved.
Having devoured a large number of demon seeds, his Lightning Spirit had grown to the thickness of an arm.
Now, the Lightning Spirit could not only heal cultivators parasitized by demon seeds but was also a formidable force in combat, serving as Xiao Fei's strongest offensive technique.
It seemed to possess a specific counteracting effect, particularly against demons.
Xiao Fei emerged from the secret chamber; it was time for today's treatments.
As he entered a large hall, over a dozen cultivators were already standing there, lined up obediently, awaiting his arrival.
Xiao Fei entered the hall, sat down in a grand armchair, and immediately, a junior cultivator poured him spiritual tea.
"Let's begin!"
The first cultivator in line stepped forward. Xiao Fei summoned his Lightning Spirit, separating a small wisp that shot into the cultivator's body. The cultivator immediately collapsed onto the ground, convulsing.
Then, the next cultivator stepped forward, and another wisp of lightning entered their body.
Soon, all the cultivators in the hall were on the ground, convulsing. One by one, they began to recover and stand up.
"Alright! All the demon seeds within you have been cleared. You are now free to leave this place."
As Xiao Fei spoke, the individuals took turns approaching a detection jade disk, placing their hands on it. Indeed, the red dots had vanished.
"Thank you, Divine Physician Xiao, for your healing grace!"
With the departure of these ten or so people, there were no more patients in the manor.
At this moment, Huang Feifei entered from an adjoining room.
"Young Master, everything has been packed up."
"Very well, we can return to the sect."
Xiao Fei entrusted the manor to his senior disciple, Fei Xin, to manage. With Xiao Fei's help, Fei Xin had now become a Golden Core cultivator.
Half an hour later, a flying fish ascended into the sky above the manor. Xiao Fei, Zhu Yu, and Huang Feifei were seated upon it.
Having grown over the years, the flying fish had reached over twenty zhang in length, with a wide back, comfortably accommodating three people.
Huang Feifei sat beside Xiao Fei at the head of the flying fish, the gentle breeze caressing her, stirring her emotions.
The flying fish was now only a small step away from advancing to the Core Formation stage. Xiao Fei intended to find a way to help it advance once they returned to the sect.
The flying fish took several days, traveling at a leisurely pace, to return to the sect.
Upon Xiao Fei's return, he was welcomed by all disciples of the sect.
The cultivators who had been imprisoned on Nameless Peak had already been released and now stood at the forefront of the welcoming crowd.
This time, Xiao Fei had not only saved these cultivators parasitized by demon seeds but had also eliminated a major hidden danger for the cultivation world, saving the entire sect, and indeed, the entire cultivation world.
Xiao Fei was a benefactor to the entire cultivation world!
In an instant, under the radiance of Xiao Fei's presence, Zhu Yu and Huang Feifei seemed to pale in comparison.
Having experienced numerous ups and downs, Xiao Fei was accustomed to such fervent welcomes. If something were to happen tomorrow, these same people might shun him like a plague.
Nevertheless, he politely and gracefully cupped his hands in return to everyone.