When Li Zhi woke up again, it was already noon the next day, and the sun was rising.
Looking at the place where he was, he saw that this was a guest room in the Qin Mansion. In the past few months, it had become Li Zhi's exclusive residence.
The powerful and rapid movement of internal energy not only made Qin Qiong extremely uncomfortable as his skills were dissipated, but also made Li Zhi, whose meridians were weak, miserable.
As a result, the older one and the younger one fell into unconsciousness at the same time, but they still maintained their original posture of relaxing.
By the time Zhang Ziyan and the Qin brothers sensed something was wrong and broke in through the door, it was already the second watch.
There was no sound inside for more than an hour, and the three of them waited eagerly at the door.
Since noon, no outsiders have entered the house. When it is time to turn on the lamp, the house is completely dark, and the scene inside can no longer be seen through the crack in the door.
Perhaps the dissipation of power was over, Qin Qiong's palms were no longer connected to Li Zhi's body, and they both fell down.
However, Qin Qiong was originally sitting cross-legged on the bed, so she naturally fell on the bed and continued to be unconscious.
But our lovely His Highness Prince Jin was so miserable that he collapsed gorgeously on the cold ground in this winter.
Hearing something wrong in the house, Zhang Ziyan made a quick decision and asked Qin Huaidao to open the door. Only then did the three of them see Qin Qiong and Li Zhi, who had been unconscious for a long time.
"Dad, His Highness Prince Jin——"
None of the Qin brothers had ever seen such a scene before. One was his biological father, and the other was His Highness Prince Jin of the Tang Dynasty. If something happened to either of them, they would not be able to bear it.
Fortunately, Zhang Ziyan was with her. This person could be considered a person who had experienced great storms since childhood. In recent years, she had been a close friend of Li Jing's wife, the "Hongfu Girl" Zhang Chuchen, and was quite knowledgeable in martial arts and medicine.
"Huaidao, take His Royal Highness Prince Jin to the guest room first. He is just tired and fell asleep."
Zhang Ziyan first checked Li Zhi's condition and found that the child was just asleep. How sleepy must he be?
Then, Zhang Ziyan came to Qin Qiong's side.
Qin Huaiyu obediently turned on the lamp on the side. Under the lamp, Qin Qiong's face was clearly illuminated. It seemed a little different from usual?
"Mom, daddy, is he okay?"
Qin Huaiyu was born to Zhang Ziyan, and she looked very much like Qin Qiong, but her temperament followed that of Zhang Ziyan.
"Yu'er, don't be afraid. I will check on your father right now for my mother's sake."
Zhang Ziyan endured the surprise in her heart, straightened Qin Qiong's body, asked him to lie flat on the bed, and checked it carefully.
After taking the pulse, Zhang Ziyan injected another internal force into Qin Qiong's body, and then she was surprised to find that all the meridians in Qin Qiong's body were unobstructed?
It's a pity that the strong inner strength that was originally there has disappeared at this time.
Zhang Ziyan must be among the people who know Qin Qiong's injury best. Seeing the scene in front of her, how could she not know that it was the result of dispersion.
However, it turns out that there are still three or four meridians that were damaged due to injuries. Why can't they heal on their own without treatment at this time?
"Mom, His Highness Prince Jin once said that after he finishes 'treating' daddy, he must put daddy into the medicine bucket as soon as possible. Do you think? -"
At this time, the eldest son Qin Huaidao also came back and sent Li Zhi to the guest room to rest. He was still thinking about his father's injury.
Zhang Ziyan didn't notice anything except that her martial arts had dissipated and her meridians had been repaired inexplicably.
If there is more, maybe it’s Qin Qiong’s appearance?
"Okay, you two come and help me carry your father to the next door -"
Just next door to Qin Qiong's bedroom, Zhang Ziyan had already packed up a quiet room and came out. According to Li Zhi's instructions, she provided a bathtub, hot water, and a set of herbs.
The medicinal materials are available in the Qin Mansion. Qin Qiong has been injured repeatedly over the years, so the family naturally has various medicinal materials on hand.
Coupled with the generous gifts from brothers in the Tang army over the years, the variety and completeness of these medicinal materials are no less than those of the Imperial Hospital.
Qin Qiong woke up early. As soon as dawn appeared in the east, Qin Qiong opened his eyes.
Qin Huaiyu was only ten years old. As soon as the third watch passed, he was sent to bed by Zhang Ziyan, but Zhang Ziyan and Qin Huaidao took turns guarding Qin Qiong most of the night.
According to Li Zhi's prescription, the temperature of the medicinal bath should not be too low, so the two of them added hot water from time to time.
"General, how do you feel now?"
When Qin Qiong woke up, Zhang Ziyan was watching over him.
The sky was getting brighter and everything in the room could be seen more clearly. The first thing Zhang Ziyan noticed was Qin Qiong's face.
how to say?
Seems to be getting younger, and seems to be getting whiter?
You know, Qin Qiong has been suffering from injuries for the past ten years, especially in the past few years. Not only is he in pain, but he is also constantly fighting against injuries, and his whole person is a little haggard.
Now, all the energy in his body has been dissipated, and his whole body feels much lighter. Qin Qiong also feels that his body is much younger.
It's just that Qin Qiong's face...
Everyone knows that Qin Shubao's originally slightly yellow face, after decades of exposure to wind and sun, and years of galloping on the battlefield in the grasslands and deserts, has long had the complexion that a strong man should have.
At this time, it seems that he has become fairer, but unlike the scholar, he still has a heroic spirit.
"Zi Yan, thank you for your hard work. I'm fine. Where is His Highness Prince Jin?"
Seeing the scene in front of him, how could Qin Qiong not know that Li Zhi's "treatment" for him was over.
He breathed a sigh of relief secretly, and sure enough, the strong skills he had cultivated for decades were gone like water flowing eastward, never to return.
"General, His Royal Highness Prince Jin fell asleep due to exhaustion. I have asked Huaidao to place him in the guest room. However, your skills..."
She has known Qin Qiong for many years. What fascinated Zhang Ziyan back then was not only Qin Qiong's righteousness but also his world-beating kung fu. But now...
"Haha, Zi Yan, why are you more indifferent to me than I am? Over the years, I have suffered from this skill, and now it is all gone, it's like being reborn——"
When it comes to practicing martial arts, Qin Qiong is completely regarded as a great expert, and he is far superior to Zhang Ziyan.
He was naturally able to sense that all his original skills were gone, and several damaged meridians had been completely repaired.
Is this also the method of His Highness the King of Jin?
Qin Qiong had a question mark in his heart.
He has personally experienced the magic and terror of the "Heavenly Leakage Body". No wonder His Highness King Jin had such doubts at the beginning.
Yes, if you are not a trustworthy person, such a big secret as the "Heavenly Leakage Body" cannot be easily revealed to others.
In Qin Qiong's heart, there was an inexplicable feeling of gratitude to Li Zhi, and she even had the urge to be driven by him.
Sitting cross-legged in the tub, Qin Qiong could clearly feel that her body was recovering bit by bit.
Strangely enough, Qin Qiong also took a look at the medicine Li Zhi prescribed. There were no unusual medicinal materials, they were all common medicinal materials for healing and nourishing.
It's just that the ratio of this prescription is something Qin Qiong has never seen before. Can these ordinary medicines have such a significant effect when put together?
Moreover, Qin Qiong also discovered that his original strong internal strength was gone, but there was an inexplicable trace of Qi in his body?
That trace of true energy was so small that if Qin Qiong hadn't had the vision and knowledge that he had before, others might not have been able to detect it.
What's this?
Not caring to continue chatting with Zhang Ziyan beside him, Qin Qiong slowly closed his eyes, sat cross-legged in the tub, and followed the previous practice to capture the trace of true energy that seemed to appear out of thin air.
Then, according to the original practice route, Qin Qiong guided that strand of true energy to slowly run along his own meridians for a week.
Cool!
How long has it been since you felt so comfortable?
Moreover, Qin Qiong also discovered that this trace of true energy had been running in his body for a week, and it seemed to have grown a little bit?
This discovery is no small matter, even though Sanyuan Li Jing once told him that he can practice again after losing his strength.
Qin Qiong is not an ignorant person. Of course he knows that even if he starts practicing again, it will not be easy.
Is it a trivial matter for you to be a San Gong practitioner?
For the realm of dual cultivation of life and life, losing strength is no less than dying for the last time!
In addition, it is necessary to re-lay the foundation, strengthen the foundation and cultivate the body, and warm and nourish the meridians. Why don't we have to work hard for three to five years? Even then, we may not be able to regain the glory of the past.
However, Qin Qiong discovered that at this time, he could start practicing directly?
Moreover, the width and tenacity of the meridians in the body seem to be much stronger than when he was at his strongest.
Especially the small trace of true energy in his body gave Qin Qiong the feeling that it was much higher than his original skill. It seemed that it was not on the same level at all?
Could it be that this is only possible after "martial arts and spiritual mastery"?
"Zi Yan, if His Highness Prince Jin wakes up, please come and tell me immediately. I want to see him -"
With her head full of questions, Qin Qiong began her own journey of reconstruction.
…
At this time, Li Zhi had also woken up, but once again fell into the same situation a few months ago.
My mind is very clear, but I can't open my eyes, speak, or move.
He "saw" that the strange pocket gun floating above his dantian had grown a bit again and was already the size of a carrot.
However, it was still in a state of reality, and Li Zhi finally saw its color clearly, and it turned out to be a small black gun.
Li Zhi seemed to still see a baby's face at the head of the gun?
If you are dazzled, you are definitely dazzled!
This weird pocket gun completely absorbed Qin Qiong's skills. He barely burped and glanced sideways at Li Zhi.
Yes, Li Zhi really felt that he was being looked at by this gun.
Then, he shook his head at him, was he being despised?
Next, Li Zhi felt that this strange gun turned his brain upside down, and he seemed not to notice anything. He only paused for a moment when he saw the "Qin Family Fist".
A little man appeared out of nowhere and practiced the "Qin Family Boxing" one move after another in Li Zhi's mind.
It seems to be "Qin Family Boxing", and it seems to have been changed?
Then, the little man disappeared.
The weird pocket gun "spits out" a trace of gray gas again, and becomes silent again, just like a few months ago. Are you asleep?
Li Zhi didn't care about that. After the previous experience, how could he not know how precious this gray gas was?
He quickly guided this gray gas to swim in his meridians, gradually merging with the original gas in his body.
Immediately afterwards, Li Zhi began to think about the "Qin Family Boxing" that the little man had just practiced.
Even though he couldn't move, just thinking about it in his mind, Li Zhi actually felt the gray gas that merged into one in his body, and he became excited.
Then......
Then, Li Zhi opened his eyes.
…
Instead of waiting for Qin Qiong to see him, Li Zhi personally came to the quiet room where Qin Qiong was.
Because, according to the recipe given by Li Zhi, Qin Qiong must soak it for three days.
"Your Highness, Prince Jin, I have received great favor from you——"
Seeing Li Zhi's arrival, Qin Qiong drove his wife Zhang Ziyan and two sons out, even though their eyes showed confusion.
"Uncle Qin, this is all your own creation. At most, I just got the light of this 'heavenly leakage body'. You don't need to thank me, it's just..."
Li Zhi hesitated.
"His Royal Highness Prince Jin, I understand what you mean. My injury was only averted due to the advice of an expert in my dream. It has nothing to do with Your Highness."
Before Li Zhi could finish speaking, Qin Qiong grabbed the topic first.
Who said that Qin Shubao was just a straight man?
"Haha, what Uncle Qin said is true. Now that your injury has healed, you have become much more handsome, haven't you? -"
Under Zhang Ziyan's service, Qin Qiong had already finished washing up. In this way, she really changed into a more handsome face, comparable to Li Shimin, with a face like a silver basin.
With this friendship between the two of them, they talked more casually.
Li Zhi never made any demands, and Qin Qiong never made any promises. Everything was left unspoken.
Qin Qiong was made red-faced by Li Zhi's joke.
"His Royal Highness Prince Jin, I don't understand, what is the reason? It is understandable that the power of the body is gone. The meridians in the body have been repaired, which has surprised me, and then this appearance..."
Strictly speaking, Qin Qiong's appearance has not changed, only his skin color has changed.
Seeing the white-faced Qin Qiong, Li Zhi couldn't help but think of a legend.
According to legend, this Qin Qiong is not a mortal, but the reincarnation of Zuo Tianpeng from the upper world, while Yuchi Gong is the reincarnation of the Black Evil God.
The Black Evil God is afraid of Zuo Tianpeng and is unwilling to come down to earth.
Later, the Jade Emperor said that when the Black Evil God comes out, Zuo Tianpeng will be infected with tuberculosis, so that the two of them can kill each other.
Therefore, Qin Qiong has a pale yellow face, like a person suffering from tuberculosis.
Originally this was just a myth and legend, but now that such a weird thing happened in front of Li Zhi, he couldn't help but think of this legend again.
"Uncle Qin, maybe after this experience, your cultivation progress will be faster, and your breakthrough to 'Martial Arts and Spirituality' will be just around the corner, but..."
Looking at Qin Qiong in front of him, and thinking of the legend again, Li Zhi felt an inexplicable panic in his heart. It seemed that he had changed something?
"His Royal Highness the King of Jin, please speak directly if you have something to say. I know that you are an extraordinary person, and now you are my savior and my benefactor, but Qin will never refuse if you are given an order!"
Qin Qiong, who is that?
A person who promises a lot of money, let alone receive such a great favor from Li Zhi for nothing.
"Uncle Qin has misunderstood. What my nephew means is that you still maintain your previous attitude and continue to 'recuperate' and practice martial arts in the mansion, so as to supervise the two brothers Qin."
"Even if you break through the realm of 'Martial Arts and Gods', you still have to keep a low profile. My nephew can't explain clearly, but he just has a vague feeling..."
Li Zhi was not fooling Qin Qiong. Although he was vague, Qin Qiong still agreed.
…
On the top of the willow tree in the moonlight, people meet at dusk.
The long winter is gradually gone, and the new year has arrived, marking the eleventh year of Zhenguan.
In the Tang Dynasty, the first day of the first lunar month was of course the beginning of the year, but the full moon night of the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month was the most lively time of the year.
Don't rush the jade leaking silver pot, the iron gate and the golden lock are clearly open.
Who can sit around and see the moon? Where can I hear the lantern but not look at it?
On the night of the Lantern Festival, there is no curfew in Chang'an City, and the city gates will remain open until dawn.
People go out at night, and on the first full moon night of the new year, they eat glutinous rice balls, watch lanterns, and guess lantern riddles, praying for good weather and a perfect year.
The ladies, who usually stay at home, will also meet and go out together on this evening.
This is a rare opportunity for men and women to "meet each other by chance" in a year, so the Lantern Festival can also be regarded as Valentine's Day at that time.
On Li Zhi's first Lantern Festival in the Tang Dynasty, before it got completely dark, he came to the Qin Mansion.
Now, as the prince, he is considered an alternative in the palace. Seeing that Li Zhi's body is getting stronger day by day, and his whole person has become cheerful, Li Shimin and Changsun Wugou are too lazy to care about this "skinny monkey".
The two biological sisters were still young, and Li Zhi was unwilling to join the other brothers and sisters, so he simply came to the Qin Mansion and went on a night tour in Chang'an with the Qin brothers.
"Third Miss, is it really appropriate for us to go to Chang'an of the Tang Dynasty to see the lanterns like this? If the Second Master finds out..."
Furong Garden is located next to Qujiang Pond. As a royal residence, ordinary people cannot enter.
It is rare that every year around the Lantern Festival, it is open to the people all over the world.
"Don't worry, Yun'er. Second brother has so many things to do, so he won't come to my place every day. We will go back as soon as daybreak. We won't be discovered."
Seeing all kinds of lanterns in front of her, the third lady had long forgotten her cold-faced second brother and happily ran towards the densest part of the crowd...
