Reborn Medicine King

"This is a fragment of a scroll, but ordinary people can't cultivate it. I was lucky enough to see a piece before."    

Hearing Jiang Fann's words, Fang Xiang was a bit surprised.    

"A fragment? You've seen one before? Could it be that similar treasures have been circulating for a while?"    

Jiang Fann remained calm, having found several fragments in the Nine Desolations. He always thought the Creation Spell of Heaven and Earth originated there, with the other fragments likely scattered throughout. He didn't expect to find one here in the Upper Realm, supposedly from the legendary Human Clan's ancestral world.    

"I don't know about all that, but from what I can tell, the one I saw before probably came from the ancestral world too. Once I figure out the origin of this treasure, I'll let you know."    

With that, Jiang Fann put away the Divine Spell fragment, suppressing it within his Qi Sea, and then took out the pill furnace.    

The furnace landed on the ground, emitting a radiant glow, and even Fang Xiang's eyes lit up with excitement.    

"This is a genuine treasure. If I remember correctly, this furnace belonged to the alchemist Qian Qing from the Pill Sect. It was meant for their disciples, and you got lucky picking it up. It's an emperor-grade furnace, and you won't find many of this quality in the entire Upper Realm."    

Jiang Fann examined the furnace, agreeing with Fang Xiang's assessment. It was indeed a rare treasure, but it didn't quite meet Jiang Fann's standards. After all, he possessed the Universe Furnace, an immortal treasure, far surpassing this one.    

"This pill furnace should fetch a good price!" Jiang Fann's comment caught Fang Xiang off guard for a moment, but then a smile spread across his face.    

"Sell it? Aren't you planning to use this pill furnace yourself? If you're thinking of selling, I can help. We could take it to the Nine Heavens Pavilion for auction, and I guarantee it will exceed your expectations. I'll only charge a thirty percent commission."    

Jiang Fann chuckled, "Wouldn't that expose our identities? The Pill Sect would definitely come after me. I've already found a buyer."    

"A buyer?" Fang Xiang was puzzled.    

"Since it's a treasure, it should go to someone who needs it. Old Master Zhu Yan should still have plenty of celestial gold, and I'm more interested in that."    

Fang Xiang understood Jiang Fann's plan and laughed, "Looks like you're planning to make a good deal!"    

After chatting for a while, Fang Xiang left the room to continue his training in his own quarters.    

Jiang Fann checked Zhu Yan's current location, noting that he was still some distance from the inn. He decided to set up a barrier right there and then took out the fragment of a scroll, his eyes filled with anticipation. He was eager to discover what secrets the fragment held.    

The scroll floated in front of Jiang Fann as he channeled his spiritual energy into it, activating the power of the Chapter of Pill Dao. Complex characters began to appear above it.    

However, this wasn't difficult for Jiang Fann; he recognized every word. It was the Creation Spell of Heaven and Earth, the Transcendence Chapter. Beyond these few words, no specific text appeared. Jiang Fann understood what this meant: with his current level, he couldn't practice it, just like the Heavenly King Chapter he obtained earlier.    

Just as Jiang Fann was about to summon the Creation Spell of Heaven and Earth, he suddenly sensed a disturbance. The next moment, outside his barrier, a ripple appeared in the space, and then a tear formed in the void. A hand reached through, directly aiming for the scroll.    

Since Jiang Fann's inhibition had no defensive power, the hand easily passed through, almost grabbing the scroll in the blink of an eye. Jiang Fann reacted swiftly, snatching back the scroll and countering with his palm.    

As the two palms met, the table in front of Jiang Fann instantly turned to dust. He staggered back several steps before regaining his balance. The inhibition he had set up was shattered in an instant, and the room's doors and windows were blown apart, showcasing the power of that strike.    

The hand withdrew back through the rift, which then closed as if nothing had happened. Next door, Fang Xiang felt the surge of spiritual strength and was already outside Jiang Fann's room, looking at the damaged door with a face full of surprise directed at Jiang Fann.    

"What's going on?"    

At that moment, Jiang Fann was frowning, staring at his palm. A stream of black energy was swirling in his hand, seemingly trying to enter his body, but his own energy was keeping it at bay, trapping it in his palm.    

Fang Xiang moved closer to him. With his level of skill, he knew exactly what had caused the noise earlier—Jiang Fann had clearly been attacked in the room. He had some understanding of Jiang Fann's combat abilities, and seeing the situation in Jiang Fann's palm, he could tell that Jiang Fann hadn't come out on top. The opponent was definitely no pushover.    

"Who did this?"    

Jiang Fann shook his head slightly, saying nothing, still focused on the energy in his palm.    

The innkeeper came upstairs with some people, looking anxious at the mess. Fang Xiang went to speak with him, ensuring he didn't disturb Jiang Fann and instructed him to quickly inform Zhu Yan so he could be prepared.    

...    

Outside the small town, in an open field, a figure tumbled out of thin air. The person was slender but emitted a strong aura. His palm was charred black, and as soon as he appeared, someone helped him up.    

"Didn't succeed? You couldn't handle a youngster?"    

The man didn't get angry at these words.    

"A youngster? That kid is far more than just an alchemist. I exchanged a blow with him, and his strength matched mine. His fire skills are incredibly powerful."    

At that moment, a girl approached him and examined the burn on his palm. She then produced a pill for him to swallow. A fiery red spider appeared in her hand and crawled onto the burned hand, astonishingly absorbing the lingering spiritual energy from the flames.    

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It's important to note that these flames were caused by the Heaven Burning Fire, a force so powerful that most creatures would avoid it at all costs. Yet, this spider could absorb the energy without being harmed, proving it was no ordinary creature. As it consumed the spiritual energy, the spider's color began to change, while the man's wound slowly healed, indicating the pill was also taking effect.    

He looked at the girl with embarrassment. "Miss, I did my best, but I couldn't retrieve the treasure. However, that guy is affected by my poison arts, and it's only a matter of time before he has issues. When that happens, we can negotiate and make him hand over the treasure."    

If Jiang Fann were here, he would recognize the girl as the talented poison master from the previous competition. The person who attacked Jiang Fann was one of the two other cultivators, a master at the peak of the Mortal Separating Stage.    

The other cultivator frowned and said, "You claim that guy's power rivals yours? How is that possible? Even if his clan's bloodline is strong, it shouldn't allow a Dao Understanding Stage cultivator to have such a formidable physique. Could that kid be an old master in disguise? If so, that would explain his pill-making abilities."    

The girl said, "How is that possible? If he were a master of disguise, there's no way the Pill Sect would let him compete, let alone walk away with those two treasures. As for his skills in alchemy, they're truly impressive, far beyond what our peers could achieve."    

The cultivator shook his head. "Aside from that, I can't explain his abilities."    

The injured cultivator added, "No matter how strong his alchemy is, it won't help against my poison arts. Once my poison invades his organs, most of his power will be crippled. At that point, he'll have no choice but to cooperate with us."    

Another cultivator shook his head. "You're dreaming. Compared to the old master of Fire Valley, our skills are nothing. We'd be wiped out in an instant. You should focus on finding a way to neutralize the poison on him, or it will be a problem for us later. After all, it's just the two of us with the young lady this time, and we're not equipped to handle someone that powerful."    

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Back at the inn in the small town outside the valley, Zhu Yan hurriedly returned, anxious to learn about Jiang Fann's condition. Relieved to find Jiang Fann unharmed, he relaxed considerably. He wasn't alone; a large group of alchemists had accompanied him, all engaged in animated discussions.    

Soon, cultivators from the Pill Sect arrived, having already learned from the innkeeper about the incident. Someone had caused trouble here, clearly showing no respect for the Pill Sect. A cultivator at the peak of the Mortal Separating Stage assured Jiang Fann that they would investigate the matter thoroughly and provide an explanation.    

The monks arranged another inn for Jiang Fann and his companions, not far from their current location. As they were leaving, an old herbalist suddenly appeared, blocking their path.    

"Child, there's a dark aura around you, a sign of poisoning. May I check it for you?"    

Jiang Fann looked at the old man, who had an air of wisdom and mystery. His eyes were bright, and his smile was kind. Understanding the man's intentions, Jiang Fann extended his hand, revealing the dark spiritual energy in his palm.    

The old man was surprised. "You've managed to contain this potent poison with your own medicine arts. Truly remarkable talent."    

The old herbalist studied the dark energy intently, while Fang Xiang whispered to Jiang Fann, "This old gentleman is a high-ranking member of the Pill Division in the Nine Heavens Pavilion, an esteemed imperial-level herbalist. It seems he wants to befriend you. How about giving him a chance?"    

Jiang Fann replied, "There will be plenty of opportunities later, under a different identity."    

The old herbalist focused on Jiang Fann's palm, his brow furrowed. Finally, he released a burst of energy, attempting to interact with the dark spiritual force. As soon as the two energies touched, the dark energy quickly absorbed it, growing even stronger instead of weakening.    

Seeing this, the old man quickly withdrew his energy, taken aback.    

"This..."    

Jiang Fann spoke up, "Sir, this is the result of the poison arts from the cultivator I fought. The energy from this poison is very active and not easy to treat. Thank you for trying, but once I return to Fire Valley, my ancestor can help me resolve it."    

Hearing this, the old healer nodded, not insisting further. With his expertise in medicine, he certainly had ways to completely neutralize the poison, but it would take time and effort—not something that could be done quickly. Jiang Fann had only asked him to try, and in the process, observed his methods.    

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