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Dao of Healing - Chapter 96
<< Chapter 95| Index| Chapter 97>>The reason I had run into those two siblings so soon after defeating the first guy was because we were on the border between their two districts. I had to cross the entire district formerly controlled by them and didn’t encounter another soul for a good minute or two—save for the endless walking corpses.Did they have souls? A question best left to philosophers...
Dao of Healing - Chapter 95
<< Chapter 94| Index| Chapter 96>>I jumped against the wall of a nearby building, sending stone shards flying at the nearby zombies. I pounced off right as a stream of stingers smashed into it, blasting a hole in the unfortunate building.My landing was less than graceful. I stumbled once before regaining my footing. Thankfully my leap had earned me a second of space.I turned my gaze on the wasp-wo...
Dao of Healing - Chapter 94
<< Chapter 93| Index| Chapter 95>>I collapsed backwards. My arms were locked up strangely. The joints wouldn’t cooperate. My arms tingled with power as my qi raced back towards my dantian.I gasped at the crackling surge of power that was flooding into me. This fellow had been rather close to me in cultivation so the benefits were tangible.Not to mention that it had been the most complex healing ...
Salt and Blood - Chapter 145
<< Chapter 144| Table of Contents| Chapter 146>>2.51 - Bad LuckAnything that can go wrong, will-Common KnowledgeTo Rose’s surprise, the gates of the fortress were undefended. Not a single soldier manned the walls. She assumed they had rushed off to fight the fires.With a single kick, the iron bars were split and bent. Rose rushed through the opening she’d created, followed swiftly by Everyn an...
Updates from the Author
Good afternoon, hope everyone is having a wonderful Mother's Day! If it isn't in your country/fantasy world/xianxialand, then I suppose a regular Sunday will suffice. I am bringing an exceedingly important update regarding patreon posting for Dao of Healing! There are ~2 weeks left until all of Book 1 will be posted on RoyalRoad. For the launch of the story I offered 1 free chapter on patr...
Dao of Healing - Chapter 93
<< Chapter 92| Index| Chapter 94>>I punched and kicked at the weird, six eyed beastman. In turn he unleashed dozens of furious blows towards me. With every strike I blocked or deflected, my skin brushed against those odd black hairs that covered every inch of his body.That in turn made my body react, erupting in itchy hives. However, my refined stomach was working overtime to refine away everythin...
Salt and Blood - Chapter 144
<< Chapter 143| Table of Contents| Chapter 145>>2.50 - Fire and FuryThe first casualty of war is innocence. Whether you are the slaughterer or the slaughtered, death and destruction wipe away any pretense at goodness.-Excerpt from ‘The Cost of Power’ by Anathiel HarwoodThe mood on board the ship was sombre. A few soldiers played cards or chatted amongst themselves, but they had grim faces.Most...
Dao of Healing - Chapter 92
<< Chapter 91| Index| Chapter 93>>It had taken me a while to discover the source of the enticing aroma of herby grilled meat. Along the way I was accosted by two more cute women who pulled me in to dance with them.I didn’t mind much. I was in a jovial mood. A little dancing was good for the soul. It reminded me of the time I spent with… that woman. What was her name?It all seemed like a distan...
Salt and Blood - Chapter 143
<< Chapter 142| Table of Contents| Chapter 144>>2.49 - Emerlan Strikes BackA long time ago, in an ocean far, far away…-Excerpt from ‘Ocean Battles’ by Jorge YucassThe golden haired youth marched forward with his blade outstretched. The tip drew a drop of blood on Daniel’s neck and he was forced to walk backwards to avoid his throat being pierced.“What are you doing? Who the hell do you t...
Dao of Healing - Chapter 91
<< Chapter 90| Index| Chapter 92>>The valley was a lot larger than it seemed from the peak of the hill. It was a bowl shape, seeming to go deeper into the earth than the land outside. We first made our way to that river, finding that it was almost a hundred metres wide!It had barely looked like a stream from above, but that was a strange illusion. Perhaps the dim evening light had played tricks on...
Dao of Healing - Chapter 90
<< Chapter 89| Index| Chapter 91>>After I returned from the cave with the good news from Guan Jin, I had rushed straight to Wang Ren to inform him. Hearing that he would also be able to enter the Blossoming Heavens, Wang Ren was overjoyed. How could he not be?This was the first stage where all of the most talented cultivators of the era would clash. For those with their eyes set on the peak, this ...
Dao of Healing - Chapter 89
<< Chapter 88| Index| Chapter 90>>My eyes burned from staring at incomprehensible squiggles on yellowing pages for the last two days. As predicted, I wanted to tear my hair out. The only thing stopping me was that despite the obstacle that ridiculously philosophical language presented in what should be a straightforward manual, I had made progress towards my goal.Even with Second Elder Li’s warn...
Salt and Blood - Chapter 142
<< Chapter 141| Table of Contents| Chapter 143>>2.48 - A Royal WelcomeYou can only push a cornered rat so far before it fights back-Common knowledge of the common folk“You should really learn to think before you speak,” Everyn told Rose, staring at the unconscious Jason.“Shut up,” she retorted, punching his arm gently. “What the hell happened, Daniel? I thought you said you knew what you...
Dao of Healing - Chapter 88
<< Chapter 87| Index| Chapter 89>>For a moment after my declaration the twin brothers sat in shocked silence. They stared at me with blank faces, when sudden realisation dawned on them. Yu Jin’s eyes widened like saucers and I saw accusation written on his face.Having witnessed Wang Ren’s heavy hand when dealing with Feng Mei, he didn’t speak out of turn. His mouth closed and then his lips c...
Salt and Blood - Chapter 141
<< Chapter 140| Table of Contents| Chapter 142>>2.47 - Arcane DevastationThe seas are vast and their mysteries are endless. I have seen a man born with three arms, another with one. Women who can wield the powers of the tide as naturally as breathing. Sea monsters that could swallow an island whole and buildings that came to life. Truly, I have grown numb to what is possible, but that doesn’t de...
Dao of Healing - Chapter 87
<< Chapter 86| Index| Chapter 88>>I entered the grasping life palace, following Wang Ren. I was curious about the new arrivals. He’d told me it was two boys—identical in appearance—and a girl who claimed to know some healing arts and herbalism.That piqued my curiosity. For someone in this world to know healing arts specifically was quite rare. Especially a mortal. I wanted to see her methods...
Dao of Healing - Chapter 86
<< Chapter 85| Index| Chapter 87>>Xiao Cui paced up and down in her house, throwing occasional glances at the doorway. Her master had been gone for almost a week, when he promised it would only be a few days.She knew he’d gone to complete some important jobs for their sect and for her own growth, but she couldn’t help but grow impatient. Even worse was the fact that he’d left her with that d...
Salt and Blood - Chapter 140
<< Chapter 139| Table of Contents| Chapter 141>>2.46 - Upgrades, People, Upgrades!Destruction and corruption are far easier than creation. To build on the achievements of greater men is easier than forging your own path, but that doesn’t mean it is shameful-Quoted from Elmer Saff, of Saff & CompanyDaniel pulled himself out from underneath the enormous, buzzing tidestone. He wiped the sweat and o...
Dao of Healing - Chapter 85
<< Chapter 84| Index| Chapter 86>>When she saw me casually tossing ten of the golden spirit stones onto the marble table, Zheng Yan’s eyes widened in shock. I wondered why. She’d asked for this many, hadn’t she?Ah, it was a test.I smirked. Either she hadn’t expected me to have ten on hand, or perhaps she simply didn’t think I would throw them out so casually. Whatever the case, I had her...
Dao of Healing - Chapter 84
<< Chapter 83| Index| Chapter 85>>I entered the lobby of the Golden Leaf Consortium’s branch in Twisting Ridge City, still humming to myself. I took in the ostentatious decor and pretentious robes that all the staff wore as my gaze swivelled around the room.A part of me wanted to look down on them for so openly flaunting their wealth. However, I knew from experience that judging others was a fas...
Salt and Blood - Chapter 139
<< Chapter 138| Table of Contents| Chapter 140>>2.45 - Petition to the KingWhen dead men march to war, the ocean weeps and the skies tremble. An army which fights knowing it will not return alive is the most terrifying force in this world-Excerpt from ‘Studies on War and Rebellion’ by various contributorsRose patted the tough scales of the war-doori before leaving it in the care of the stablem...
Dao of Healing - Chapter 83
<< Chapter 82| Index| Chapter 84>>I came to a very generous arrangement with the Li Clan. They walked away extremely satisfied, though the second elder was still suspicious of my ability to follow through on my promises.To their eyes, giving away basic knowledge of formations and sending one of the clan’s elders to teach my disciples in formation arts was a small price to pay for what I’d give...
Salt and Blood - Chapter 138
<< Chapter 137| Table of Contents| Chapter 139>>2.44 - When an Ant Bites a GiantIn an ancient land and a far gone time, there was once a great battle between an undefeated giant and an unimportant shepherd’s boy. That giant led an army, while the boy knew nothing of war and conquest. Yet, with just a simple sling that shepherd’s boy felled the giant and freed his people from enslavement.-Excer...
Dao of Healing - Chapter 82
<< Chapter 81| Index| Chapter 83>>I walked through the narrow, unkempt dirt road running through the middle of Green Brook. It was a small village, barely more than a few shoddy houses and fields.Despite their rather rudimentary quality of life, the people I saw strolling about had smiles on their faces and shouted out warm greetings as I passed. I wondered what it would be like to return to a lif...
Dao of Healing - Chapter 81
<< Chapter 80| Index| Chapter 82>>As the Golden Millenium Dew continued to meld into Xiao Cui’s spirit roots, I noticed that she gradually gained a semblance of control over the process. A trickle of blood poured from the corner of her lips, but there were no injuries to her body I could see.That meant this was taking a toll beyond the physical, but if it worked out then it would be worth the pr...
Salt and Blood - Chapter 137
<< Chapter 136| Table of Contents| Chapter 138>>2.43 - Restless Allies and Old EnemiesDamn conquerin’ bastards! I’ll kill the king myself if you give me a pistol and a clean shot, you mark my words-Overheard in a tavern in GreengateIn a manor in Havershill, a secret council was being held by some of the most influential members of Derridan society. The upper echelons of the nobility, the most ...
Dao of Healing - Chapter 80
<< Chapter 79| Index| Chapter 81>>The enlightened beast, Guan Jin, stared down at me for a moment that stretched into eternity after I asked whether another member of my sect could consume the Golden Millenium Dew instead of myself. I gulped.It hissed softly.“I don’t ss-see why not,” it replied, making my shoulders drop as I sighed in relief.Then, they straightened immediately as it continue...
Dao of Healing - Chapter 79
<< Chapter 78| Index| Chapter 80>>“Look behind you,” I told Jing Ma with a devious smirk on my face.He frowned, looking over my face for any signs of trickery. No doubt he believed this was a final attempt to kill him or escape.It was his choice whether to listen to me or not. He’d asked for some last words, but I just might have a chance to live yet.A cracking sound echoed through the chamb...
Salt and Blood - Chapter 136
<< Chapter 135| Table of Contents| Chapter 137>>2.42 - Heavy CoreHeavy like the waves, light as the wind, from the depths I rise, born again-Excerpt from ‘Songs of the Deepsea’ by Horomir AnsulRose felt as if she was dragged under the surface of the sea. She remembered the time she was taken by the waves as a child, kicking and screaming as the burning salt filled her lungs.For a brief time, t...
Dao of Healing - Chapter 78
<< Chapter 77| Index| Chapter 79>>I followed the battle between Jing Ma and the mysterious snake which had appeared from the depths of the cavern with rapt attention. I didn’t know when I’d get the chance to watch a battle between two Foundation Building cultivators again.Every single technique was realms of complexity and control above what I could do, even with my Fivefold Medicine Forge phy...
