Medicine Martial Prodigy
Chapter 587: Lotus in Every Step

Chapter 587: Chapter 587: Lotus in Every Step

"The teacher is very focused while working and hates being disturbed."

Mu Weiwei explained in a low voice close to Qin Chuan’s ear.

Qin Chuan nodded slightly, showing his understanding.

The two of them stood at the entrance of the small courtyard and did not move or speak out to disturb, watching Painting Immortal busy in the garden.

Although the courtyard was not large, the layout of the entire garden was very beautiful. The flowers of various colors swayed gently in the breeze, exuding a refreshing fragrance. Butterflies and bees bustled amongst the flowers.

Painting Immortal, dressed in very plain work clothes, held a pair of scissors, carefully pruning.

Her gaze was concentrated, and each snip seemed to be made after careful consideration, full of reverence for every plant. Her movements were both strong and gentle, as if she were conversing with the plants, understanding their needs.

Painting Immortal suddenly muttered to herself, "Flowers must have shape, gardens must have charm."

But soon, her brows furrowed tightly again, talking to herself, "No, something’s still not right! The variety and colors of the plants are matched perfectly, so where is the problem?"

"I get it! It was sunny when I first started pruning, but now it’s overcast, the clouds are blocking the sunlight, which changes the colors seen by the naked eye."

Painting Immortal looked as though she had an epiphany, but her face still bore a hint of regret as she said, "Days have their sunny and cloudy moments, months have their full and new phases, no matter how I prune or arrange the courtyard, there will be times when it doesn’t meet my expectations."

Qin Chuan looked up at the sky, which indeed was overcast with clouds, just as Painting Immortal had said, both sunny and cloudy weather would affect the arrangement and pruning of the garden.

Although he could not make the courtyard sunny every day, at least for now, he could achieve that.

With a swift motion of his hands forming a seal, a vast aura suddenly spread out from him.

"Go!"

Qin Chuan waved his hand, and an invisible force swept across the sky instantaneously.

In front of Mu Weiwei’s astonished eyes, the dense clouds above the courtyard scattered, as if fleeing from a natural predator.

After just a few seconds, not a single cloud blocked the sunlight above the courtyard.

Sunlight poured into the garden, and the colorful flowers bloomed in competition, exuding fragrance. Wisteria hung like waterfalls, while roses burned fiercely like flames.

Painting Immortal did not notice this occurrence, and with the sudden flood of sunlight, her face lit up with surprise: "The sun is out, that’s great!"

With that, she quickly returned to her pruning work.

This time, there was clear joy on her face, and her hands moved much faster with the scissors, each snip enhancing the beauty of the garden.

Mu Weiwei looked at the man beside her with gratitude and admiration in her eyes.

The two stood at the entrance of the courtyard, watching Painting Immortal prune without stop, waiting a full hour before she slowly stood upright, her weathered face showing a bit of weariness but also delight, evidently very satisfied with her handiwork.

"Teacher!"

It was then that Mu Weiwei spoke, with a slight smile on her beautiful face, taking steps to enter.

"Weiwei is here! Quick, quick, come and help the teacher see if there’s any mismatch in the garden that needs more pruning," Painting Immortal said joyfully, waving Mu Weiwei over.

Mu Weiwei replied with a smile, "Teacher, I’ve been watching for an hour. Honestly, I thought your garden was already perfect when I first came by. I didn’t expect you could make it even more perfect. You truly deserve the title of teacher."

"You little girl, always know how to make your teacher happy."

Painting Immortal said with a laugh, then turned her eyes to Qin Chuan who still stood at the small courtyard’s entrance, and asked quietly, "Boyfriend?"

Mu Weiwei’s cheeks instantly flushed red, and she quickly denied, "I am still young and have no plans for dating yet."

The Painting Immortal’s complexion immediately darkened, and her voice turned several degrees colder as she asked, "If he’s not your boyfriend, what is he here for?"

Seeing her teacher get angry, Mu Weiwei became even more anxious, and the guilt in her heart intensified.

"Teacher, I’m sorry, I, I..."

She wanted to explain, but she didn’t know how to do it, and in the end, she could only lower her head as her tears pattered down.

Qin Chuan hastily said, "Senior Painting Immortal, this junior Qin Chuan has come to visit today to ask a favor. It was I who forced Miss Mu to bring me here, so please don’t blame her."

Mu Weiwei suddenly looked up at Qin Chuan, not expecting him to say such a thing.

Although she agreed to bring Qin Chuan to visit the Painting Immortal out of concern that he might target the Mu Family, she was also moved by Qin Chuan’s sincerity.

If Qin Chuan really wanted to force the issue, he wouldn’t even need to visit personally; with just an order, the Nine Gates of Yandu would scramble to bring the Painting Immortal before him.

But Qin Chuan did not do so. He even threatened the Nine Gates not to disturb the Painting Immortal and promised her a personal visit. If the Painting Immortal ultimately refused, he would not make things difficult for her.

"Teacher, it’s not like that, it’s..."

"Shut up!"

Before Mu Weiwei could finish explaining, the Painting Immortal sharply scolded her, and then glared at Qin Chuan, saying, "I’m an old woman who has put down her brush. There’s nothing worth your visit here, nor any way I could help you. You may leave now!"

Qin Chuan looked helpless, not expecting this old woman to be so temperamental, not even giving him a chance to speak before trying to send him away.

"Senior Painting Immortal, I won’t hide from you that I hold a prominent position in Yandu. In addition, my medical skills are unmatched; I can cure stubborn diseases that even the four Saintly Hands of the National Medical Hall can’t cure. As long as you are willing to help me, whatever you ask, I can do it!"

Qin Chuan quickly mentioned all the abilities he could offer, hoping the Painting Immortal would have a use for him.

However, what he did not expect was that upon his words being uttered, the Painting Immortal suddenly erupted in anger and yelled, "Get out! Get out of here immediately! Out out out!!"

Her temper flared erratically, and she picked up a broom that was beside her, running towards Qin Chuan with it.

Qin Chuan frowned. It seemed the Painting Immortal was true to the rumors about her temperament, making her difficult to deal with.

He had promised Mu Weiwei that if the Painting Immortal refused, he would not trouble her, but it seemed that only the Painting Immortal could use a painting to restore a person’s original appearance.

This matter was linked to the clue about the annihilation of the Qin Family, and he didn’t want to give up so easily.

As he saw the Painting Immortal charging over with the broom, he let out a long sigh, "So be it, since Senior Painting Immortal is unwilling, I shall not insist any further. Miss Mu, thank you!"

After saying that, he no longer hesitated and turned to leave.

But just as he had taken a few steps, he suddenly stopped, turned to the fiercely angry Painting Immortal, and said: "I feel that your courtyard is already very perfect, but there is something lacking on the outside. If lotuses could be added to the sides of the path entering the courtyard, it would make both the inside and outside of the courtyard even more perfect."

As he finished speaking, Qin Chuan turned and walked away.

With the first step he took, a lotus flower unexpectedly appeared at the spot where he had just been standing.

Then, with every step he took, it was as if he was stepping on a lotus blossom. The petals gently unfurled, releasing a faint fragrance.

With his every step, the lotus flowers continued to take root and sprout, blooming into beautiful flowers.

"This, this is the Lotus in Every Step!"

The Painting Immortal was completely astounded, observing the lotus flowers blooming alongside the flagstone path blending perfectly with the surrounding scenery.

"A heart like a lotus, untainted by dust; a will serene as still water, undisturbed by waves!"

Suddenly, a voice sounded not far away.

The Painting Immortal shuddered all over, murmured to herself, "A heart like a lotus, untainted by dust; a will serene as still water, undisturbed by waves!"

By the time she looked up again, Qin Chuan’s figure was nowhere to be seen, leaving only the lotus flowers blooming along the flagstone path.