Shen Muzhi's words were something You Siqi understood very well. If Shen Muzhi had been the Valley Master of Medicine Valley back then, he might not have had such a profound realization, but after traveling around with him for a while, he had come to understand just how treacherous and complex human hearts were in this world.
Because Shen Muzhi was the best physician in the entire cultivation world, capable of feats like reviving the withered and the dead, which others wouldn't even dare to imagine. As for the clan leaders of powerful families with insufficient cultivation, many of them had physical ailments that required a physician's attention. Therefore, their need for Shen Muzhi was far greater than initially anticipated.
In the beginning, You Siqi thought that even if they had such requests, they would politely invite them to make a house call.
But later, he realized that such thoughts were simply him overthinking. Those people were accustomed to being high and mighty, and even if they had a need, they would never lower their noble heads to others.
The specific manifestation was that when they needed Shen Muzhi, their attitude when seeking him out was akin to how they would order their own household servants.
There was no politeness, and even a hint of command. Such behavior disgusted You Siqi immensely, so whenever he encountered such people, he would unhesitatingly let Shen Muzhi refuse them.
However, when they refused, the other party became displeased.
It was as if Shen Muzhi's refusal was a heinous crime. Those who were brainless would directly attack them, intending to force them into submission with brute force. As for those who were more insidious, they would focus their attention on him.
It was common knowledge throughout the cultivation world that Shen Muzhi had taken a man with no cultivation as his Dao companion. Precisely because of this, if they kidnapped this incapable man, Shen Muzhi would obediently practice medicine and treat illnesses. This was a rule that the rich and powerful families had inexplicably established in their minds.
Precisely because of this peculiar perception, during their travels, You Siqi had nearly been kidnapped more times than he could count on one hand.
Therefore, in the current situation, he understood very clearly that if he had truly left with Li Qingcheng just now, he would have preemptively shifted the pressure onto Li Qingcheng. It was estimated that after leaving the secret realm, that poor girl would have to carefully consider how to protect the weakling You Siqi from the clutches of these powerful families.
Thinking of this, You Siqi felt an extreme sense of helplessness.
He once again confirmed that the Heavenly Dao of this world was definitely against him. Otherwise, why would others transmigrate and be able to cultivate, while his transmigration had made him so useless?
Even after cultivating for so many years, his cultivation had barely improved. Shen Muzhi constantly comforted him, saying that there was nothing wrong with it, but in the current situation, he was indeed the one holding them back. This was an undeniable fact.
You Siqi felt incredibly annoyed just thinking about it.
He then glanced around. While he was contemplating these matters, Lu Wuming, Liu Buli, and Shen Muzhi had naturally leaned back-to-back, forming a triangular formation to face the surrounding enemies, safely protecting him in the center, lest he suffer any harm.
Feeling the protection of everyone, You Siqi's heart couldn't help but warm. But he could do nothing. He could only stand still, trying his best not to cause them any further trouble because of himself, and silently praying in his heart that this battle would end quickly.
Seeing that most of the irrelevant individuals had left, the ghost clan did not rush to attack. Instead, they let out a series of whispers, as if discussing how to deal with the group of humans before them.
However, before they could reach a conclusion, Lu Wuming cleared his throat and spoke in a lazy, somewhat contemptuous tone towards the enemy, "Stop discussing useless topics. No matter what you say, I will never do as you wish. So, it's better to just start fighting. Aren't you the ghost clan? Isn't the ghost clan fond of fighting and killing? Then let's just get started. You can't kill me anyway. If you have the ability to incapacitate me, then I will willingly submit to your control. If you can't do that, then just shut up. I don't want to hear a bunch of losers chattering meaninglessly in front of me."
Lu Wuming's words were extremely harsh.
Even though the ghost clan obeyed the Ghost King's orders, they had always maintained a sense of reverence and curiosity towards him, their young master, with whom they had not interacted much.
The Ghost King had said he was important.
But those ghost clan members who had not fought him did not know how powerful he was. In the ghost clan, where strength reigned supreme, their reverence for him was naturally not very strong.
Lu Wuming was well aware of these matters, and the situation indeed unfolded as he expected. Upon hearing his words, the ghost clan members who were still discussing countermeasures seemed to have suddenly reached a consensus.
The gazes of everyone turned unified, the kind of expression a pack of wolves would have when observing prey. They made all their preparations, and then, as if on cue, the battle suddenly erupted.
As he counterattacked, Liu Buli reminded Lu Wuming, "Wuming, this is the exit of the secret realm, after all. Other cultivators might appear at any moment. So..."
"Master, don't worry," Lu Wuming smiled, waved his hand, and the spiritual energy at his fingertips transformed into thousands of water birds. They spread their wings, extended their sharp claws and beaks, and launched a furious assault on the ghost clan.
Seeing a large portion of the approaching ghost clan members torn apart by the birds, Lu Wuming gave Liu Buli a satisfied and joyful smile. He said, "Their strength is too poor; they are not worthy of me getting serious. So, Master, please rest assured. I know what I'm doing. Look at my technique this time, isn't it both beautiful and powerful? If you like it, remember to reward me well when we get out."