Han Li lay seated in the grand armchair where Mo Doctor used to often sit, holding a scroll with an outer cover inscribed "The Classic of Immortality," but whose actual content was the oral formulas of the Changchun Technique, reading it with deep concentration and intense engagement. This scroll had previously been frequently held and studied by Mo Doctor, a behavior that once puzzled Han Li. Now, having uncovered its true significance, he realized that Mo Doctor wasn't merely studying养生 principles—he was diligently analyzing the oral formulas of the Changchun Technique. It appeared that Mo Doctor remained unconvinced about Han Li's inability to cultivate spiritual power, and had not fully accepted Yu Zichong's explanation regarding Han Li's spiritual root. Instead, he had been quietly and persistently refining his own understanding. This scroll had been discovered by Han Li in a hidden compartment alongside other items. In addition to the oral formulas of the first six layers that Han Li had previously practiced, it also contained two higher-level techniques that he had never seen before—an unexpected discovery that filled him with excitement for a long time.
When Han Li learned that the power he had been cultivating was actually the legendary ability to summon winds and rain—true magical prowess—he became even more eager to master the subsequent techniques of the Changchun Sect's cultivation method. After all, who wouldn't long to become an immortal deity? It was midday, and warm sunlight streamed through the open sky window, falling gently upon Han Li as he read. The comfortable warmth made him gently close his eyes into a thin sliver. With his body slightly inclined and lying lazily, Han Li appeared exceptionally relaxed. He raised his head slightly and glanced at the window, finding the light a bit too intense. He then casually used the open book to cover his face, shielding himself from the bright sunlight. As a result, the world before him darkened, and a deep sense of comfort settled in his heart. This sudden relief stirred Han Li's spirit, prompting him to silently repeat the seventh layer of the technique once more.
He has recently noticed that, due to the continuous consumption of the elixirs, his Chongchuan Technique is showing signs of another breakthrough, and soon he will reach the seventh stage. Gaining an earlier understanding of the lower-level techniques will undoubtedly be beneficial for him in overcoming his current bottlenecks. Now, more than half a year has passed since the day when Doctor Mo was taken over. On the very second day after that day, in order to conceal the signs of Doctor Mo's death, Han Li personally copied Doctor Mo's handwriting and wrote a false letter, claiming he would return to his hometown to visit his family. He presented this letter to the on-duty senior elder of the sect under Doctor Mo's name. In the letter, he openly adopted Doctor Mo's tone, stating that he had fully inherited all of Doctor Mo's medical skills and was now qualified to treat patients and heal injuries. He further explained that Doctor Mo himself, due to the long distance of the journey back home, was uncertain when he would return, and thus requested the several sect masters to allow him to temporarily assume the duties of a physician until Doctor Mo's return.
After submitting the letter, the several senior stewards showed no doubt at all, as Doctor Mo had long been away from the mountain, frequently traveling to gather medicinal herbs. Though officially recognized as a spiritual attendant at Qixuan Sect, he had effectively served as a guest physician due to having saved the life of Master Wang—thus enjoying considerable freedom. Nevertheless, the elders remained somewhat cautious about the claim in the letter that Han Li had inherited Doctor Mo’s full medical expertise, expressing a mixture of belief and skepticism. While Doctor Mo had occasionally treated junior disciples for minor ailments such as colds, fevers, or minor wounds, his primary patients had always been senior figures like hall masters and elders. Most junior disciples still tended to visit the other physicians on the mountain. Therefore, at first, the elders did not immediately assign Han Li to take over Doctor Mo’s responsibilities, but instead asked him to treat the junior disciples, in order to assess his true capabilities.
Han Li paid no mind to the senior officials' skepticism about his medical skills. He had always held the attitude that it didn't matter who he treated—his decision to take over Doctor Mo's position stemmed solely from his appreciation for the remote, tranquil setting of Shen Shou Valley and the sizable medicinal garden within it. If he could remain within the valley and fully control it himself, he could openly and freely use his mysterious small bottles to cultivate rare herbs in large quantities, without fear of others discovering the secret. Though the small valley was currently still being used solely by him, if Doctor Mo were to remain absent for an extended period, who knew whether the heads of the clans or the elders might suddenly decide to reclaim it? Therefore, in order to demonstrate his medical expertise, Han Li gave his treatments to the disciples his full attention, even going so far as to secretly draw upon the large quantities of precious herbs he cultivated each day.
Thus, under the combined effect of his already strong medical skill and a vast supply of rare and precious herbs, he achieved a miracle of healing—almost a complete cure for every patient who came to him. As he had anticipated, his reputation for exceptional skill surged like a thunderclap in a clear sky, quickly spreading throughout the entire Seven Immortal Sect. Everyone on the mountain knew that the sect had once again produced a young, outstanding physician of extraordinary talent. This physician's skill was truly miraculous and unpredictable. Under his care, whether it was injuries from external trauma, internal ailments, or even complex and difficult conditions, patients were fully recovered within just three treatments—often even more effective than the renowned physician, Mo Doctor. In fact, Han Li's medical skill was actually quite inferior to that of Mo Doctor. However, Mo Doctor could not afford to use such a wide variety of rare herbs freely, and thus, in terms of recovery outcomes, Han Li clearly outperformed him.
Thus, when Han Li once again saw a disciple severely injured recover to full health within just a few days, the senior officials could no longer remain seated. Just one day later, they summoned him. This time, he met with Ma, the Deputy Door Master, whom he had previously encountered on the Bone-Forming Cliff. Clearly, Ma had completely forgotten about Han Li, a once-undistinguished named disciple. Upon seeing him, Ma immediately offered to assign Han Li to take over Doctor Mo's duties and grant him all of Doctor Mo's original benefits. Of course, the title of "Supervisor" could not yet be bestowed upon him, as Han Li was still too young—only sixteen or seventeen years old—and it would be difficult for the other supervisors to accept. Nevertheless, Han Li received his monthly stipend at the standard supervisor's rate. Finally, Ma also stated that should there be any aspect of the arrangement that he found unsatisfactory, he was free to raise it directly, and they would certainly make appropriate adjustments.