Reborn Medicine King

0The person who arrived was Zhu Rong, now dressed in a red martial outfit, standing at an imposing height of nearly eight feet. Even the formidable cultivator of the Reincarnation Stage lowered his head, as if he had done something wrong. In front of Zhu Rong, he was merely a junior. In terms of cultivation level, this newly initiated Reincarnation Stage cultivator was worlds apart from Zhu Yan, who was at the peak of the same stage. Even dozens of them combined might not be a match for Zhu Rong.    

    

Zhu Rong looked at Jiang Fann with a smile. "They didn't give you a hard time, did they? To them, the allure of your flame is indeed quite strong, so don't blame them."    

    

Jiang Fann replied with a smile, "The two seniors were merely seeking guidance, they meant no offense."    

    

The elder-looking cultivator directly asked Zhu Rong, "Why is the Ultimate Flame so much stronger than our Innate Flame? He's only at the Dao Understanding Stage, yet his flame makes ours feel threatened."    

    

"You underestimate him. Sometimes, cultivation level doesn't directly correspond to combat strength. The fact that he can tame the Heaven Burning Fire shows he's no ordinary person. His bloodline power is likely stronger than yours," Zhu Rong explained. Although he had only met Jiang Fann once, his profound cultivation and insight allowed him to deduce many useful clues.    

    

He continued, "Moreover, the Innate Flame isn't necessarily inferior to the Ultimate Flame; it's just that the potential of your awakened flames is limited. If that kid isn't restricted, his Fire Arts shouldn't be much weaker than his Heaven Burning Fire."    

    

Upon hearing Zhu Rong's words, the two experts couldn't help but feel a bit resigned, clearly understanding who he was referring to.    

    

Jiang Fann, feeling a bit lost, asked directly, "Is there something the elder wants to discuss with me? Wasn't it agreed we'd meet at the welcome banquet?"    

    

"There are some matters I want to discuss with you privately, especially since that kid Zhu Yan isn't around."    

    

Hearing this, the two experts exchanged a glance and wisely left the room without further questions. Zhu Rong set up a barrier, clearly not wanting anyone else to hear their conversation.    

    

Jiang Fann sat in a chair, waiting for Zhu Rong to speak.    

    

"Kid, level with me—how advanced is your alchemy? I've heard from friends who watched the alchemy competition that your skills are at least at the royal level. They're asking me about you, and while it seems nearly impossible at your age, I want to confirm it. If possible, I'd like you to give it a try."    

    

Jiang Fann retrieved a small bottle from his bag and handed it to Zhu Rong. The latter opened it with a hint of curiosity, and the aroma of the pills wafted out. He poured out one of the pills, frowning slightly.    

    

"Emperor level, grade four! What are you implying?"    

    

Jiang Fann smiled and said, "I made these pills myself. I've had some unique experiences and put a lot of effort into alchemy. You don't need to worry about my skills. If I can't solve your problem, even those old guys from the Alchemy Sect wouldn't be able to help."    

    

When it came to alchemy, Jiang Fann's tone was a bit arrogant, but his eyes sparkled with confidence. Zhu Rong was taken aback by his words at first.    

    

"Don't underestimate the Alchemy Guild; they have three master alchemists!"    

    

Jiang Fann shrugged it off. "Master alchemists might not solve your problems. I might be more effective."    

    

He didn't admit to being a master alchemist himself, as that would be too shocking. Even acknowledging his status as an imperial-level alchemist was beyond what someone like Zhu Rong could comprehend.    

    

"I've seen arrogant young folks, but never a young alchemist as bold as you. Still, I like your spirit. If you really made this potion, I think you should give it a try."    

    

Jiang Fann replied, "I don't know the specifics yet. If I can't solve it, there's no point in saying more."    

    

"Do you know why I showed up after Zhu Yan left?"    

    

"Does it have something to do with him?"    

    

Zhu Rong nodded. "You're sharp."    

    

Hearing this, Jiang Fann immediately had a thought. "Is it about Zhu Ying?"    

    

Zhu Rong didn't hide anything further. "That girl is the most talented in our family since her bloodline awakened. Unfortunately, her situation is unique. If she leaves the area covered by the spiritual energy of the Fire Valley, her vitality drains away, and she can't use her abilities, as if cursed. An old alchemist once examined her and said it wasn't unsolvable, but he couldn't do it. Later, that alchemist disappeared, and I've consulted several others without success. So, I've pinned my hopes on the master alchemists, but they're not easy to enlist."    

    

"Prepare a secure room for me; I want to check on her first."    

    

"No problem. I'll bring her over and then come find you. He doesn't know about this, and I don't want it to affect his progress in his studies and skills, so I've kept it from him. He's the best chance we have to solve her issue, but since you're willing to give it a try, there's no harm in letting you."    

    

Jiang Fann asked, "Is the innate fire you mentioned earlier, which rivals the ultimate fire, her talent?"    

    

Zhu Rong smiled, "You'll understand once you examine her."    

    

Hearing this, Jiang Fann nodded and let Zhu Rong leave. About ten minutes later, Zhu Rong returned and led him deeper into the valley.    

    

There was a hidden cave here, blocked by a barrier. Without Zhu Rong's permission, no one could enter unless they forcibly broke through. Following Zhu Rong, they passed through the barrier. Inside was clearly a secluded retreat, and the space was quite large. She was sitting cross-legged, training, with a fiery aura swirling around her, giving off a different vibe than usual.    

    

Zhu Rong said, "Go ahead and check; I'll keep watch."    

    

She looked over at Jiang Fann, clearly puzzled, not understanding why the elder had brought him here.    

    

Jiang Fann didn't plan to waste any time. He was very curious about this strange phenomenon. Approaching Zhu Ying, he explained his intentions directly and asked her to sit still and not to mind him. All she needed to do was not resist his spiritual sense examination.    

    

This wasn't the first time a healer had checked her condition, and she was cooperative, though not overly hopeful, as she had been disappointed several times before. Previous experienced healers hadn't been able to solve her problem.    

    

Jiang Fann focused his spiritual sense on Zhu Ying, using his abilities to perceive the energy within her. Although he had met Zhu Ying twice before, he hadn't noticed anything particularly special about her.    

    

This time, however, what he sensed truly shocked him. It was as if a massive furnace was hidden inside Zhu Ying, with intense energy suppressed within, containing a vast amount of spiritual strength. The intensity of this energy was comparable to that of a practitioner at the Mortal Separating Stage.    

    

Jiang Fann carefully observed and was surprised to find that Zhu Ying's spiritual strength was intertwined with the energy of the valley, complementing each other. Even without actively cultivating, the valley's energy was being absorbed and funneled into that internal furnace.    

    

However, because of this, if Zhu Ying left the area covered by the valley's energy, her own energy would be affected, preventing her from fully utilizing her power.    

    

Jiang Fann attempted to channel his Heaven Burning Fire to compare it with Zhu Ying's spiritual strength. To his surprise, Zhu Ying's spiritual strength was at an exceptionally high level, nearly matching the intensity of his own fire. Neither force was intimidated by the other.    

    

"This is truly fascinating. I wonder how previous healers intended to address her situation."    

    

As Jiang Fann hesitated, the girl's strength failed to suppress the power of the furnace, and she seemed engulfed by flames, with Jiang Fann's figure disappearing within them. The elder intervened, forcibly restraining the girl's power. When Jiang Fann reappeared, he was unharmed, clearly unaffected by the flames.    

    

Zhu Rong cautioned, "Be careful."    

    

"Don't worry, her fire can't harm me."    

    

Jiang Fann continued to use his Heaven Burning Fire to try to suppress Zhu Ying's fiery spiritual strength. He then noticed that the spiritual energy of the valley was continuously pouring into Zhu Ying, forcibly replenishing the furnace's power, but not without a cost. Jiang Fann sensed that Zhu Ying's vitality was gradually draining away, a very dangerous situation.    

    

Jiang Fann slowly withdrew his spiritual strength, and Zhu Ying's aura gradually calmed. She opened her eyes and looked at Jiang Fann calmly, without any expectation in her gaze.    

    

Zhu Rong asked, "Did you discover anything?"    

    

Jiang Fann nodded. "I don't know what methods those old pharmacists plan to use to solve her problem, but there is definitely a solution."    

    

Zhu Rong, hearing this, asked directly, "How confident are you? Are there any risks? You must have felt her life force slipping away just now, right?"    

    

Jiang Fann nodded again, then confidently replied, "I'm completely confident, and there's no risk. I need to create a batch of pills to help restructure her meridians, sever her entanglement with the spiritual energy of the valley, and hopefully retain her ability to control it, freeing her from its constraints."    

    

Zhu Rong was overjoyed at this. "Are you serious?"    

    

Jiang Fann said, "Why wouldn't I be?"    

    

Zhu Rong quickly calmed down and seriously reminded Jiang Fann, "Kid, if you're not sure, don't act recklessly. In the past, some pharmacists suggested restructuring her meridians, but they had to abandon the idea because of the active fire energy in her body. That energy would not only counterattack you but also harm her physically. The risk is too great."    

    

"They couldn't do it, but that doesn't mean I can't. I promised Zhu Yan I'd discuss alchemy with him. I can make these high-level pills and have him assist me."    

    

Zhu Rong said, "Until it's successful, I hope you can keep this a secret for us."    

    

Jiang Fann nodded, agreeing with Zhu Rong. He then informed Zhu Rong about some materials that needed to be prepared quickly. Since it was an Emperor-level elixir, the materials were quite valuable, and Jiang Fann was reluctant to provide them himself.    

    

By refining the elixir, he could also offer some guidance to Zhu Yan, making it clear that the Zhu family would benefit from this arrangement. Moreover, Jiang Fann was also going to help Zhu Ying with her troubles.    

    

About ten minutes later, Zhu Yan was brought over by Zhu Ying, looking quite puzzled when he saw Jiang Fann.    

    

"Weren't we supposed to have a welcome banquet? Why are you here in the ancestor's secluded cave?"    

    

Jiang Fann was straightforward: "I plan to refine an Emperor-level elixir. I promised to discuss alchemy with you before, and this is the perfect opportunity to do so."    

    

"Emperor-level? Emperor-level!"    

    

Zhu Yan was shocked, almost in disbelief.    

    

"You... you're an Emperor-level alchemist?"