Reborn Medicine King

"It has its uses! Her situation is unique. Another healer might not have a solution. It's not just about reshaping her meridians; the flames within her are too overwhelming. Plus, with the added influence of the Fire Valley, her body struggles to withstand the backlash. That's why she loses vitality during rapid recovery."    

Zhu Rong asked directly, "So how should it be resolved? Do you plan to suppress it with your Fire Arts? That seems unreliable."    

Jiang Fann chuckled, "Of course not. I need her to temporarily refine a strand of a special flame. It can harmonize the fire within her, achieving a delicate balance. Then, when I help reshape her meridians, there won't be any backlash. That's the foundation of my confidence."    

"A special flame? Do you have one of those?"    

Jiang Fann didn't answer but instead conjured a ghostly blue flame in his palm. The flame wasn't hot; in fact, it froze everything it touched, a truly peculiar sight.    

"Is that the Ghostly Flame? It actually exists."    

Zhu Rong, knowledgeable about special flames, immediately recognized it. He continued, "This Ghostly Flame is an extremely cold fire. If suppressed with a special technique, it might indeed harmonize the fiery energy within her."    

Jiang Fann smiled and said, "It's not a possibility; it's a certainty."    

He then turned to Zhu Ying. "I'll sever my connection with this intense flame and erase my spiritual mark. You can use the fire control method I taught you to connect with it. With your talent, taming it shouldn't be a problem."    

"I'm ready," Zhu Ying replied, her eyes full of anticipation. She was increasingly confident that Jiang Fann could help her solve her problem.    

Once Jiang Fann removed his mark, the intense flame spread rapidly, absorbing the surrounding fire energy to strengthen itself. Zhu Ying immediately infused her own energy into it, following Jiang Fann's guidance to suppress it. In just a few minutes, she managed to control the flame, successfully gathering it in her palm.    

Jiang Fann then instructed, "Follow my lead and try to guide this intense flame into your inner 'furnace,' then connect with the power of the fiery valley to enhance it."    

Zhu Ying complied, following Jiang Fann's directions. When the intense flame ignited successfully within her inner 'furnace,' Jiang Fann stepped forward and infused his energy into her.    

"Don't resist my energy. Feel the changes in the intense flame. Soon, you'll need to control it yourself and maintain the balance between the two flames."    

With that, Jiang Fann began channeling Zhu Ying's energy, continuously strengthening the intense flame.    

For him, it wasn't difficult at all. Since he had developed a method to merge different flames, keeping them balanced was a simple task for him.    

Once the two flames reached a delicate balance, Jiang Fann reminded, "Remember this feeling. I'll release my control over your spiritual strength, and you can try to maintain this state on your own."    

Zhu Ying remained silent, fully focused. Her talent was exceptional, and even managing flames while distracted posed no problem for her. Thanks to Jiang Fann, she had already experienced the state of balance, so maintaining it wasn't too challenging.    

Zhu Ying also noticed that as the flames stayed balanced, the temperature in her Qi Sea rapidly decreased, and her previously turbulent spiritual strength seemed to calm down instantly, bringing her an unprecedented sense of peace.    

Zhu Rong had by now approached the two of them, and he couldn't help but admire Jiang Fann's technique, using this method to prevent Zhu Ying's spiritual strength from backfiring.    

As for Jiang Fann, he remained vigilant, constantly monitoring the intensity of the two flames. However, he quickly realized that this young woman was truly extraordinary in the Fire Arts. Her aptitude was remarkable; she grasped concepts effortlessly, requiring minimal effort.    

"Try withdrawing your spiritual strength. Once the intense flame weakens, attempt to maintain the balance again. If everything goes well, we can proceed with reconstructing the meridians."    

Zhu Ying released her control over the flames and, following Jiang Fann's method, tried again. Zhu Rong, an expert in fire manipulation, offered a few pointers that even Jiang Fann found invaluable.    

Once Jiang Fann was sure Zhu Ying could maintain the flame's balance, he didn't hesitate. He took out the Nine-Turn Pulse Molding Pill, handed her one, and instructed her to take it. Using his knowledge of medicine, he helped her quickly absorb and refine the pill. He then reminded her, "Reshaping your meridians isn't easy. You need to keep the flames balanced. While I'm not affected by your fire, if it backfires on you, it could cause harm over time. Be careful."    

Zhu Ying nodded firmly, her eyes filled with determination. "I can handle it."    

The potency of the Emperor-level Grade Three pill was immense. Jiang Fann used his spiritual sense to observe the pathways of her meridians, which were unchanged from his first observation. His task was to sever her connection to the Fire Valley.    

Despite being prepared, the moment Jiang Fann began reshaping her meridians, Zhu Ying was overwhelmed by pain, causing a slight fluctuation in the flames she controlled. The powerful fire from the "furnace" surged toward Jiang Fann. However, Zhu Ying quickly regained control, and Jiang Fann remained unaffected, focusing entirely on helping her reshape her meridians.    

Zhu Rong stood silently by, observing everything intently. He was ready to intervene at the first sign of danger to protect Jiang Fann and the others.    

Jiang Fann hadn't severed Zhu Ying's original energy pathways, as he needed to maintain control over the flames. Instead, he crafted a special energy network, resembling a small formation, to help Zhu Ying more easily harness the spiritual strength within her Qi Sea.    

Once the network was formed, Jiang Fann channeled the previous spiritual strength into it, then opened new pathways to connect them. He then swiftly severed the energy pathways that were being controlled by the fiery aura of the valley.    

In that instant, Zhu Ying lost control over the flames again. The surging fire spiritual strength erupted wildly, and since Zhu Ying couldn't manage it in time, Jiang Fann had to step in to contain the flames.    

Fortunately, Jiang Fann was prepared. The aura of the Spring of All Living Beings spread throughout his body. He refrained from using the Heaven Burning Fire, fearing its overwhelming power might cause harm.    

The Spring of All Living Beings, being the ultimate water element, was highly effective against fire spiritual strength. Although the water spiritual strength here was scarce, Jiang Fann's Qi Sea sustained it effortlessly, making it easy to handle Zhu Ying's flames.    

Zhu Rong sensed the aura of the Spring of All Living Beings and was visibly surprised. He could tell that this spiritual strength was also of the highest order. For a moment, he was filled with questions about Jiang Fann's identity. Possessing two different ultimate powers was beyond mere luck.    

Jiang Fann successfully suppressed the opposing flames, using the power of the Nine-Turn Pulse Shaping Pill to maintain it, quickly reconnecting the meridians. At that moment, Zhu Ying felt something, her eyes filled with shock, or rather, excitement.    

Jiang Fann didn't stop. He continued to sense the changes in Zhu Ying's meridians. Originally, Zhu Ying could harness the Fire Valley for her training, and Jiang Fann didn't want her to lose this ability. The Fire Valley could be a powerful source of strength for her.    

"Help someone all the way..." Jiang Fann muttered to himself, then continued to adjust Zhu Ying's meridians. This time, there was no previous risk, just making her meridian flow more stable, ensuring the pill's effects weren't wasted.    

Zhu Rong watched the entire process and couldn't help but express admiration. "Defying fate! A healer can truly achieve this!"    

Jiang Fann replied, "It's not exactly defying fate. The ancestor's decision to maintain her current state was wise. Otherwise, the meridian strength would increase significantly, making reshaping difficult."    

After another half-hour, Jiang Fann suddenly withdrew his spiritual strength. He reminded, "Disperse the Extreme Nether Fire and feel it."    

Zhu Ying had already sensed something and immediately followed Jiang Fann's instructions, dispersing the Extreme Nether Fire. The powerful flame aura once again filled the Qi Sea, its might astonishing.    

Her red hair flowed like a vibrant flame, releasing waves of spiritual strength that rapidly increased the temperature of the cave, turning it into a massive furnace. Yet, neither Jiang Fann nor Zhu Rong seemed affected by the heat.    

She was continuously unleashing her spiritual strength, testing whether restoring it would still harm her physical body and drain her vitality as it had before. In Jiang Fann's eyes, Zhu Ying's combat power was climbing rapidly, reaching the pinnacle of the Dao Understanding Stage and continuing to rise impressively. This was largely due to the unique environment of the Fire Valley, which significantly boosted Zhu Ying's power.    

Standing still, Zhu Ying absorbed the spiritual strength of the Fire Valley, feeling no discomfort this time. Her face lit up with delight, mirrored by Zhu Rong's expression.    

"I really owe you one this time," she said.    

Jiang Fann chuckled, "You've been generous, trading all that immortal gold with me. Of course, I wanted to return the favor. Plus, I enjoy solving the various challenges faced by cultivators. It greatly benefits my practice of Medicine Arts, so why not?"    

Hearing this, Zhu Rong shook his head. "It's not as easy as you make it sound. I'm more aware of this girl's condition than anyone else, but you truly surprised me. A powerful alchemist at your age is hard to imagine. Tell me what you want. I don't have any more immortal gold, but I do have other treasures."    

Jiang Fann shook his head in refusal. It wasn't that he didn't appreciate treasures, but the goodwill of a top expert was far more valuable. He found Zhu Rong to be quite agreeable and wanted to build a friendship without being overly transactional.    

"If I ever need your help in the future, I'll make a decision then," he said.    

At that moment, Zhu Ying had also recovered. She withdrew her spiritual strength, feeling at her best. She summoned the Deep Blue Flame and offered it to Jiang Fann with both hands.    

"Brother Jiang, this is your Deep Blue Flame. Words can't express my gratitude, but I promise to repay this life-changing favor someday."