Reborn Medicine King

1Zhu Yan didn't even glance at them; his eyes were fixed on Jiang Fann, clearly curious about what he was up to. The girl noticed Zhu Yan's expression and felt puzzled. When she looked back at Jiang Fann, she saw his once pale face gradually regain its color, no longer looking like someone who had been poisoned.    

    

Jiang Fann opened his palm, revealing a cluster of spiritual strength trapped within. As he applied his medicine arts, the spiritual strength was instantly absorbed and vanished without a trace.    

    

With a relaxed smile, Jiang Fann looked at the girl in front of him and spoke calmly, "This level of poison arts is useless to me. I just wanted to draw you out. You should already know from our previous contest that my skills in alchemy far surpass yours. Do you really think my antidote techniques would be weaker?"    

    

The girl wasn't particularly surprised, as her earlier assessment had suggested that Jiang Fann shouldn't have been seriously harmed by the poison arts.    

    

She remained composed and replied, "I've never underestimated you. However, the Alchemy Sect didn't send anyone with you here. Fire Valley may have some decent strength, but it's just him alone. Facing two opponents isn't something he can handle. Don't you think you should face reality?"    

    

"Reality? The reality is that the three of you walked right into the trap I set without realizing it. You think you can just ambush me in town and get away with it that easily?"    

    

Jiang Fann's smile grew even wider. "I'm quite interested in your poison arts..."    

    

As he spoke, the girl felt the ground beneath her feet subtly shifting with energy. She instantly realized what was happening—it was definitely the power of a formation. Her team had followed Jiang Fann here, keeping a watchful eye from a distance, yet they hadn't noticed when he set up the formation. Otherwise, she wouldn't have led them right into it.    

    

The two cultivators beside Zhu Yan were equally shocked. With their level of skill, they could certainly sense the formation's energy, but it was too late to retreat now.    

    

However, the girl showed no intention of getting up, and her companions stayed put as well. They were merely followers and had to remain by her side.    

    

"You really can't be underestimated, setting up a formation so quietly and quickly. My poison arts aren't from the highest heavens, and I'm not a cultivator from there either. I'm just passing through this world for some more training. That piece of paper is useless to you; you don't even know what it is. Give it to me, and I'll compensate you generously."    

    

Jiang Fann chuckled, "Do you know what it is?"    

    

The girl didn't answer directly. Instead, she said, "If you hand it over to me, I can tell you. I imagine you've been studying it for a couple of days now, right? Even the Dan Sect, with all the people they've had look at it, couldn't figure it out. It's no use to you, so why not name your price?"    

    

The girl revealed her identity, and while she wasn't from the highest realm, she seemed to know something about the Divine Spell. However, Jiang Fann had no intention of giving it up.    

    

Jiang Fann remained unmoved. "Miss, it seems you don't understand the situation. I don't care about your status. Hand over your Poison Arts or the alchemist's secrets, and I'll let you go."    

    

Jiang Fann's thoughts were straightforward. The girl's Poison Arts were unique, and her alchemical skills were equally impressive, making them perfect for Shen Meng's training to enhance her abilities. Since she had provoked him, he saw an opportunity to acquire something for Shen Meng. Although he didn't know when he'd see her again, he was confident he would find her.    

    

The girl was surprised by Jiang Fann's confidence, as if he hadn't taken her words seriously. After all, she had clarified that she wasn't from the highest realm, implying she came from an even higher place.    

    

"It seems you're the one who doesn't understand the situation! Fire Valley might hold some sway in the higher realms, but it's nothing to me. If you dare to trouble me, Fire Valley will suffer for it. You don't think you can keep me here, do you?"    

    

The girl was fearless and composed, unfazed by Jiang Fann's threats. Hearing this, Zhu Yan frowned slightly. If it were just about him, he wouldn't be concerned, even if it meant fighting to the death. But the girl's direct threat to Fire Valley made him uneasy, especially since Jiang Fann wasn't from Fire Valley.    

    

Jiang Fann chuckled.    

    

"Fire Valley?"    

    

As he spoke, his appearance began to change. His red hair turned black, and his aura shifted rapidly.    

    

"It's just a disguise. You're not the only one who can train in the upper realms. Trying to threaten me with Fire Valley? You're overthinking it."    

    

With that, Jiang Fann activated the Devil God Spell, and his aura transformed once more. As his spiritual strength surged, several beams of light shot into the sky, fully activating a powerful barrier. Though its range wasn't vast, its strength was undeniable.    

    

Jiang Fann's aura pressed down on his opponent, confirming the girl's level of mastery—she was at the peak of the Dao Understanding Stage, on the verge of stepping into the Mortal Separating Stage.    

    

The ominous aura of his magic was unsettling, causing unease and wariness. It was a stark contrast to the aura of Zhu Yan.    

    

The girl lost her previous composure, completely caught off guard by the unexpected turn of events.    

    

Even Zhu Yan was taken aback. Despite his long acquaintance with Jiang Fann, he had never sensed any dark magic from him. Yet now, Jiang Fann's presence was as intimidating as a devil descending, unfamiliar and chilling.    

    

On the other hand, Fang Xiang remained calm. He had witnessed some of Jiang Fann's techniques during past trials and was confident that Jiang Fann was not a practitioner of dark arts.    

    

The girl was a practitioner of poison arts, a half-step into the dark arts, yet she was still wary of Jiang Fann's presence. Her two companions couldn't help but move away from Zhu Yan, positioning themselves protectively around her, eyes fixed on Jiang Fann, ready to act at any moment.    

    

Jiang Fann tilted his head, clearly pleased with their reaction. "I didn't plan on causing you trouble, but you've come looking for it twice now. Are you going to hand over what I want, or should I take it myself? If I have to extract the memories myself, you might end up brainless!"    

    

Upon hearing Jiang Fann's words, the practitioner skilled in spatial arts attempted to tear open the void, intending to use a secret technique to escape with the girl. However, he quickly realized the space was locked, rendering his powers useless.    

    

Jiang Fann sensed his spiritual strength being released and mocked, "I've set up a space-locking array. With your Mortal Separating Stage skills, you can't break it. Unless you want to try burning your life force? Maybe then you'll have a chance!"    

    

The practitioner was straightforward, raising his hand to strike his own head, truly willing to risk it all, showing his loyalty to the girl, even at the cost of his life. Just as he was about to act, the girl interrupted him.    

    

"Stop this nonsense!"    

    

The practitioner was clearly frustrated. Despite being at the peak of the Mortal Separating Stage, he found himself threatened by a mere Dao Understanding Stage junior.    

    

The girl looked at Jiang Fann again. "How about we make a bet?"    

    

She had calmed down, showing she was someone who had seen her fair share of intense situations.    

    

"A bet? Why should I gamble with you?"    

    

"With the strength of the three of us, trying to keep us here will cost you. Let's make it simple: we have a fair duel. If you win, I'll give you my Poison Arts technique. If I win, you hand over that treasure, and I'll compensate you generously. Either way, you won't lose out, and we can avoid a full-blown conflict. What do you say?"    

    

Her tone was softer than before, and Jiang Fann didn't doubt that with the support of the formation, he could defeat them. After all, they had already fallen into his trap, and he clearly anticipated their actions.    

    

She was willing to take a step back, which showed she had confidence in her abilities.    

    

Zhu Yan, hearing her proposal, interjected, "Just activate the formation and suppress them. We can take them down one by one. Why bother betting with her? They're the ones who started this mess!"    

    

Realizing Jiang Fann's capabilities, Zhu Yan was clearly struggling to keep his temper in check.    

    

However, Jiang Fann looked at the girl with interest. She came from another higher plane, and her skills were likely formidable. There was no reason to refuse.    

    

"I accept your challenge."    

    

With that, he manipulated the formation's energy, extending its barrier outward and lifting the suppression on the three of them, demonstrating his confidence.    

    

Fang Xiang stood up and eagerly pulled Zhu Yan towards the edge of the formation, his eyes filled with anticipation. He was keen to witness Jiang Fann's current skills. The two cultivators glanced at the girl’s expression, nodded slightly, and then moved in another direction, following orders as they had to.    

    

Only Jiang Fann and the girl remained in place. Jiang Fann then activated the power of the formation, causing the surrounding barrier to change color, making it impossible for the cultivators outside to see what was happening within.    

    

The girl created some distance between them, her gaze steady, clearly prepared. She reached into the air, and a withered branch appeared in her hand. As she infused it with her spiritual strength, different colored flowers began to bloom on the branch, exuding a powerful aura.    

    

Zhu Yan looked at the branch with fervent eyes. "An Imperial-grade spiritual treasure!" he exclaimed.    

    

As soon as he spoke, an elderly figure appeared behind the girl, wearing clothes that matched the color of the branch, his aura merging with hers. The intensity of the girl's spiritual strength surged, quickly surpassing the peak of the Dao Understanding Stage and reaching the fourth level of the Mortal Separating Stage, an astonishing increase.    

    

Zhu Yan exclaimed in surprise, "A spiritual treasure with a manifested spirit that complements her aura, comparable to an innate spiritual treasure. Can he handle this?"    

    

He glanced over at Fang Xiang, only to find him completely calm and unfazed. Fang Xiang was busy assessing the aura the girl was emitting.    

    

"I wonder if this aura is entirely because of some mystical artifact. If she's really at the peak of the Dao Understanding Stage, that would be impressive..."    

    

Zhu Yan, seeing this, exclaimed angrily, "You still have the mind to praise her? We're facing two opponents at the peak of the Mortal Separating Stage. If a fight breaks out, I can handle one at most. If Jiang Fann's formation stops, and things get ugly, we'll be in trouble!"