NOVPUBSong Mu’er’s mouth was agape in surprise, never quite closing.
Li Nuo was also amazed by the Mohist’s Mechanical Techniques.
Li Yun had not only a Mechanical Bird but also a Mechanical Dog, Mechanical Horse, and Mechanical Cat.
These Mechanical Objects were not just cold, lifeless things; they could run and jump, and after some decoration, it was hard to distinguish them from real ones from a distance.
He even created several types of mechanical vehicles.
For example, a carriage driven not by horses but by human power, a two-wheeled vehicle that was a precursor to modern bicycles, and even a flying device modeled after birds, which could fly several meters high with human power alone.
Of course, if the Mohist only had this ability, they could not have become one of the Hundred Schools.
Ordinary people using Mohist Mechanisms could only increase the convenience of life.
Only in combination with Mohist True Qi could the real power of their Mechanical Techniques be unleashed.
After equipping himself with a Mechanical Arm, Li Yun smashed a thick stone slab with a single fist, a feat only attainable by martial artists in the True Qi Realm.
And the pair of Mechanical Wings he crafted for himself was even more formidable.
Not only could he fly hundreds of meters high, but the Iron Feathers on the wings could also be shot out like sharp swords.
The key point was that the Feathered Arrows that were shot out could even be retracted.
His cultivation wasn’t up to the fourth realm, but even martial artists of the fourth realm couldn’t touch him.
Object Manipulation was extremely exhausting for True Qi, and although martial artists in the fourth realm could fly briefly, they didn’t last long or fly that high.
However, Mohist True Qi, with the help of Mechanical Techniques, could achieve sustained flight with strong endurance.
Li Yun landed from the air, very pleased with the expression on Li Nuo’s face, and proudly said, "Wait a moment, I’ll show you something else good."
He briefly left and soon returned, followed by a woman.
The woman was strikingly beautiful and tall, giving Li Nuo a respectful bow.
Li Yun looked at her and smiled, "Dance a dance for Brother."
As his words fell, the woman picked up the hem of her dress and gracefully began to dance.
Her dance was very graceful, but Li Nuo still noticed something odd.
Her body was incredibly flexible, but her expressions were somewhat stiff; not just stiff, but utterly unchanging and devoid of emotion, her eyes empty, not like a real person.
Li Nuo exclaimed in surprise, "Is this a Mechanical Woman?"
Li Yun nodded and said, "Looks like it, right? But I can’t give this one to you; it’s my masterpiece. For the other items, Brother can choose freely. Consider them a wedding gift from me..."
Li Nuo, looking at the woman who had stopped dancing and now stood behind Li Yun, asked, "May I touch her?"
A hint of hesitation appeared on Li Yun’s face, but he still nodded, "You can, but be gentle..."
Li Nuo lifted the woman’s hand, noticing that each joint moved freely and her skin was soft and smooth, but clearly not human to the touch, likely some silicone-like material.
Li Yun cherished her so, Li Nuo just briefly touched her.
Then, a robust voice came from behind them.
"Are you messing with those broken woods again?" King Chun strode over, speaking displeasedly to Li Yun, "What use is there in playing with those broken woods all day? Chang’an has so many beauties for you to choose from, and you don’t care for a single one. Can this wooden woman sleep with you or have your children? You should learn from your nephew, Li Nuo, marry a beautiful wife, wouldn’t that be a better way to live..."
Li Yun shook his head and said, "Father, you don’t understand..."
King Chun waved his hand and said, "This king doesn’t care to bother with those matters. Marry or not, have children or not..."
After finishing his words, he looked toward Li Nuo, smiling, and said, "Never mind him, come on, let’s go inside and talk..."
He took Li Nuo’s hand and led him into a grand hall, noticing Li Nuo’s lips lacked color and his steps seemed unsteady, he asked with concern, "What’s wrong, are you still not well?"
Li Nuo nodded and said, "The doctor said my body is severely overdrawn, I need a month’s rest."
"A month?"
King Chun frowned and said, "No, a month is too long..."
He waved towards the door and said, "Someone, take my token and go to the Imperial Hospital, call the Imperial Doctor Order, their Medical School’s True Qi is more nourishing than any medicine..."
Moments later, at King Chun Mansion.
Ningxin Hall.
Li Nuo lay on the main seat’s soft couch, and an older man with white-flecked hair sat beside him, holding his wrist, his expression full of helplessness.
King Chun glanced at him and said displeased, "Imperial Doctor Liu, what’s with that look? ’Doctors have the heart of benevolence,’ doesn’t your Medical School live to serve others and save lives? I ask you to save someone, yet you’re unwilling..."
The elder, while channeling True Qi into the young man on the couch, said, "Your highness misunderstands. I was just thinking of other matters."
He sighed inwardly.
If not for King Chun’s regency this month, allowing him to command officials, he wouldn’t have come to King Chun Mansion.
Indeed, the Medical School was there to save lives, but they owed nothing to anyone.
Whom to treat and whom not was their freedom.
Even in saving lives, there was no need to use their own True Qi.
Expending their own True Qi to treat someone unrelated, who would be happy about that?
Unfortunately, as he was part of the court, he couldn’t be as free as when he was an itinerant doctor.
Being in charge of Daxia’s doctors and wielding authority also meant losing some freedom.
As time passed, the elder’s lips gradually turned pale.
But Li Nuo’s complexion was visibly becoming rosier.
