Reborn Medicine King

Jiang Fann replied, "It's indeed top-tier material, perfect for crafting some special spiritual artifacts. This kind of thing is incredibly rare now."    

"Then we have to take it with us."    

With that, he pulled out an empty Hundred Treasures Bag and tried to store the plant, but after two attempts, nothing happened.    

"What's going on?"    

"This must be a crafted item, and there's a simple formation around it, so we can't just take it. Hold on a second."    

Keeping his Divine Eye active, Jiang Fann could see all the formation patterns clearly. Without hesitation, he began to dismantle them. It wasn't difficult for him, especially since no one was around to interfere or stop him.    

As each formation was broken, Fang Xiang was surprised to find that the aura released by the vine-woven nest grew stronger. It was clear that the formations had been suppressing its true aura, likely to prevent others from coveting it.    

Once the last formation was destroyed, a scorching aura burst forth from the vines.    

This time, Fang Xiang successfully stored it in the Hundred Treasures Bag, a smile spreading across his face.    

"Got it."    

The two didn't linger, knowing they had to grab as much as they could before the demonic beasts returned. Since they were unfamiliar with the area, Jiang Fann suggested, "Let's split up."    

Fang Xiang nodded, "Be careful and keep in touch with the Spirit Attached Jade at all times."    

The two of them headed off in different directions. This place was neither too big nor too small, and the sky was vast, so there wasn't much need to worry about their safety. After all, demonic beasts rarely set up formations; they mostly relied on their own strength.    

Sensing the change in the surroundings, Jiang Fann instructed the Purple Jade Eagle and Little Dot, "You two head in different directions as well. Be thorough and don't waste time. If those demonic beasts return, you won't be able to handle them."    

As soon as he finished speaking, the Purple Jade Eagle and Little Dot appeared before him, acknowledged his words, and then set off in separate directions.    

Jiang Fann continued forward, using his Divine Eye to survey the area. He was now in the heart of this dangerous place, which was usually home to powerful demonic beasts. As such, it was rare to see any beasts around, as they had their own territories and others dared not intrude.    

A small lake appeared amidst the trees. As Jiang Fann approached, he used his Spiritual Sense to probe its depths and discovered an extraordinary scene below. A glow of treasure emanated from the lakebed.    

Without hesitation, Jiang Fann dove into the lake, heading straight for the bottom. The water was icy cold, but wrapped in the Spring of All Living Beings, he was almost unaffected.    

As he neared the bottom of the lake, the water temperature around him rose rapidly, and a red glow emanated from below, as if flames were igniting at the lakebed.    

Upon reaching the bottom, Jiang Fann discovered a small, square pool filled with a red liquid that radiated intense heat, resembling molten lava and exuding powerful spiritual energy.    

Seeing this, a smile spread across Jiang Fann's face. "The sacred blood of the Fire Qilin! And so much of it."    

Without hesitation, Jiang Fann retrieved some jade bottles, intending to take all the sacred blood with him. Ordinary bottles would melt upon contact with this blood, but the special bottles he had crafted were unaffected. However, they were too small for this entire pool of sacred blood.    

This sacred beast blood was incredibly rare, even a single drop was hard to come by. It could be used for cultivation, body refinement, or even enhancing the effects of alchemy when added to potions.    

"I'll need to make a larger container for situations like this in the future; it's just too inconvenient otherwise."    

The Warrior Spirit then spoke up, "You can temporarily store this sacred blood in the Universe Furnace. The Samadhi True Fire within the furnace can suppress the blood's aura, minimizing any loss."    

"Great idea!"    

Jiang Fann connected with the Universe Furnace, which appeared and opened without him needing to do anything. The spirit of the furnace directly absorbed the small pool along with the true blood inside.    

When he focused his spiritual sense into the furnace, he noticed the true blood's aura becoming even hotter, though its power wasn't much stronger than the Samadhi True Fire. With the Universe Furnace controlling the flames, Jiang Fann didn't have to worry too much.    

As the pool at the lake's bottom was absorbed, the surrounding temperature dropped rapidly. Jiang Fann realized the lake water was clearly meant to suppress the true blood's aura.    

All of this was likely prepared for the Fire Qilin, but Jiang Fann managed to get there first.    

Leaving the small lake, Jiang Fann used his Fire Arts to dry himself instantly, feeling refreshed.    

He continued forward, constantly aware of the positions of his three companions. Fang Xiang had evidently stopped somewhere, likely having discovered something, while Little Dot and the Purple Jade Eagle were still on the move, their findings unknown.    

By estimating the speed at which the demonic beasts had left, Jiang Fann calculated their return time. He planned to lead his group out of there as soon as possible to avoid direct confrontation, especially since the Fire Qilin knew them.    

It's worth noting that the number of rare herbs in this perilous area was quite impressive. Due to the unique environmental factors, many unusual herbs that were nearly impossible to find elsewhere thrived here. Whenever Jiang Fann encountered these special plants, he would stop to collect them, planning to have Guo Lin cultivate them in his herb garden.    

About half an hour later, Little Dot suddenly called for Jiang Fann. Despite not being at his peak strength, Little Dot was still formidable enough that, unless the demonic beasts returned, nothing in this dangerous place should pose a threat to him. If he was calling for Jiang Fann, it must mean trouble.    

Jiang Fann didn't ask questions; he immediately turned and moved quickly in Little Dot's direction. The Purple Jade Eagle had also shifted its position, clearly heading towards Little Dot as well. It seemed the eagle had received the same call and would likely arrive before Jiang Fann.    

As Jiang Fann pressed on, he grew increasingly surprised by the sudden silence around him. The forest was eerily quiet, devoid of even the smallest bird, with only the sound of his footsteps breaking the stillness. This was definitely not normal.    

When Jiang Fann reached the vicinity, he noticed the Purple Jade Eagle circling high above, not landing near Little Dot, as if observing something. Looking towards Little Dot, Jiang Fann saw him standing in place, now towering at about sixteen feet, with his hands braced above his head, as if resisting some force. His entire body trembled with effort.    

Sensing Jiang Fann's approach, Little Dot communicated directly to him: "There's an inhibition here. My retreat is blocked, and there's a spiritual pressure on me. It seems like there's something extraordinary here."    

Jiang Fann became alert at Little Dot's words and didn't move forward. Instead, he activated his Divine Eye to observe the area around Little Dot. Sure enough, there was an inhibition in operation.    

As for Little Dot, he was trying to resist the spiritual pressure from above while attempting to assimilate the spiritual strength using his clan's methods to escape the inhibition. However, it wasn't very effective, as most of his focus was on his hands. More importantly, Little Dot still couldn't figure out what kind of force was suppressing him.    

The Purple Jade Eagle, seeing Jiang Fann arrive, swooped down and landed on his shoulder, shrinking to the size of a palm.    

Jiang Fann remained cautious and asked the Purple Jade Eagle, "Did you find anything?"    

"There's a small hill ahead with a strong force above it, and that's where the source of the inhibition is. I felt uneasy, so I didn't get too close."    

"Uneasy? Have you seen any other life around here? Within a mile, I haven't sensed any life."    

The Purple Jade Eagle agreed with him. "That's right. I scanned the area from above and found nothing. But Little Dot seems to be having a hard time breaking free. How should I help him?"    

"Don't rush in. Let me think of a way."    

Jiang Fann kept his Divine Eye active and continued moving forward, slowly approaching Little Dot's location.    

The little guy tried to transform into a taller giant, but the force held him back, clearly stuck in place. Jiang Fann confirmed the range of the inhibition's power and advised the little guy, "I'll try to break the inhibition, then use our bond to call you back. Be ready."    

As he spoke, Jiang Fann held a long sword, the God-Slaying Blade. With no one else around, he had no reason to hold back. Standing firm, he channeled his energy into the blade. Divine patterns appeared above it, and the power of the immortal gold quickly enhanced it. Jiang Fann swung the blade in that direction, and the massive arc of light sliced through the barrier.    

There was no loud explosion; the barrier was instantly cut open by the blade's light. With Jiang Fann's energy boosting it, the little guy turned into a silver streak and vanished from the restricted area. In a flash, he reappeared beside Jiang Fann, shrinking down until he perched on Jiang Fann's shoulder, eyes wary and still a bit apprehensive.    

The little guy warned Jiang Fann, "We can't go any further."    

Jiang Fann looked into the distance, frowning slightly. He sensed a powerful force rapidly approaching, yet he couldn't detect any sign of life. Instinctively, he stepped back, gripping the God-Slaying Blade, ready for whatever might come next.    

Suddenly, a massive skeletal hand swept in from a distance, reaching Jiang Fann in the blink of an eye. He reacted swiftly, leaping high to evade the attack. But before he could make another move, another skeletal hand descended from above, its vast span carrying immense power and incredible speed.    

His small companion transformed into a giant once more, trying to shield Jiang Fann from the threat of the skeletal hand. Jiang Fann conjured a burst of flame, retreating quickly in mid-air, not daring to be careless.    

The skeletal hand struck his companion, driving him into the ground as if hammering a nail, clearly outmatching his strength. Jiang Fann frowned and said, "Could there be another dark sorcerer here? This power seems to exceed the Mortal Separating Stage."