Reborn Medicine King

1After finishing, Zhu Ying erased the mark of the mysterious flame and returned it to Jiang Fann. As for Jiang Fann, he wasn't generous enough to give away such a rare flame. Each strand of it was incredibly valuable to him, and apart from Ling'er and a few favored disciples, he wouldn't part with it.    

    

Under Zhu Ying's astonished gaze, Jiang Fann effortlessly tamed the mysterious flame, as if it were a trivial task. Jiang Fann said to Zhu Ying, "No need to repay me. Just promise that if we meet during our journeys, you won't team up with others to beat me up."    

    

"Of course not. I would never raise a hand against you, Brother Jiang Fann."    

    

Zhu Rong eagerly suggested, "Kiddo, I'll take you out of the valley for a bit. If it doesn't work, we can ask him for more help before he leaves."    

    

"Alright!"    

    

With that, Zhu Rong let Jiang Fann roam freely in the valley while he took Zhu Ying out of the secluded cave. Jiang Fann took a pill to replenish his energy and then headed back to find Fang Xiang.    

    

Fang Xiang was still training, clearly having followed Jiang Fann's advice to take the pill. His aura was stabilizing, and he seemed to be recovering well. Zhu Yan was in seclusion, and it was uncertain when his enlightenment would conclude.    

    

Sensing Jiang Fann's presence, Fang Xiang awoke from his meditation.    

    

"What exactly have you and the old master been up to?"    

    

This time, Jiang Fann didn't plan to hide anything.    

    

"Helping Zhu Ying solve her problem of not being able to leave the Fire Valley. She was bound by the spiritual energy here and couldn't venture outside for training. But it's resolved now. The old master has already taken her out to try it."    

    

Hearing this, Fang Xiang immediately stood up. He straightened his appearance and said earnestly, "At such an important moment, I definitely need to go and congratulate her."    

    

Jiang Fann chuckled, "You're not really interested in her, are you? Don't say I didn't warn you—she's likely the first among her peers to step into the Mortal Separating Stage. She's going to advance rapidly, and you know she's been holding back in this stage for ten years. Meanwhile, you still have a bit of a way to go before reaching that stage."    

    

Fang Xiang was unfazed, "A fair lady is worth pursuing. If you're not interested, don't mind what I do."    

    

Jiang Fann smiled and gestured for him to proceed. "Be my guest."    

    

Fang Xiang eagerly left the room and took off into the sky, showing just how enthusiastic he was.    

    

Jiang Fann stayed behind to rest, while elsewhere, Zhu Ying stood at the edge of the Fire Valley's barrier. She had tried to leave before, and the feeling of weakness she experienced then was something she could never forget.    

    

Zhu Rong stood to the side, not saying much, but it was clear he was eager for her to take this step. Zhu Ying took a deep breath, as if making a decision, and then stepped through the barrier. This time, nothing happened. The spiritual strength within her remained steady, but she could clearly feel the energy from the Fire Valley dissipate from her body.    

    

She paused for a moment, and still, nothing changed. Her eyes welled up with tears, clearly moved. She had waited so long for this day. For a young person, being stuck in one place while watching others go out and gain experience was tough to bear.    

    

Zhu Rong laughed heartily, his spirits lifted. He hadn't expected the young man Zhu Yan casually brought back to solve a problem that had plagued him for years. Among this generation of practitioners, Zhu Ying would undoubtedly stand out, and he was confident in that.    

    

Fang Xiang, who had just arrived, looked over from a distance and was thrilled to see Zhu Ying outside the barrier. He hurried over. "Congratulations, Zhu Ying!"    

    

Zhu Ying was too excited to speak, nodding repeatedly. Fang Xiang, feeling completely at ease, asked her directly, "Now that you can go out and gain experience, Jiang and I are planning to travel. Would you like to join us? We can look out for you."    

    

Before Zhu Ying could respond, Zhu Rong interjected, "That's not going to work. She needs to stay here in the valley to break through as soon as possible and stabilize her level before going out for training. Besides, there are plenty of our clan's cultivators who can take her out for experience. Why compete with you two? You youngsters should focus on improving your own skills."    

    

Zhu Rong's words effectively turned down Fang Xiang. Although a bit disappointed, he didn't dare to argue.    

    

Just as Fang Xiang was feeling down, he suddenly heard Zhu Ying's voice in his mind. "When the opportunity arises, I'll go out with you for training."    

    

Hearing this cheered Fang Xiang up considerably. He nodded to Zhu Ying and retraced his steps, satisfied with the answer he received.    

    

Zhu Rong, ever perceptive, immediately suspected something and asked Zhu Ying directly, "You didn't promise him anything, did you?"    

    

Faced with the elder's question, Zhu Ying didn't hide anything and nodded. "I only promised that if there's a chance, I'd join them for training. Don't worry, I won't leave the valley until my level is stable."    

    

Zhu Ying was filled with anticipation for the future. She wanted to see the world beyond and discover just how vast it truly was.    

    

Returning to the barrier, the spiritual strength of the valley, which had previously vanished, reappeared and enveloped her once more. The familiar sensation reassured her greatly.    

    

It was precisely because of this that her cultivation in the valley was exceptionally effective.    

    

The two returned to the valley, and Zhu Ying couldn't wait to share the news with her family. Meanwhile, Zhu Rong went back to his place to train. Since Jiang Fann and the others arrived, he hadn't had the chance to cultivate. Now that everything was resolved, he could finally focus on advancing his own abilities.    

    

Back at her place, Zhu Ying suddenly sensed something unusual and took out the mysterious egg. She noticed that the energy within it was incredibly active, quite different from before, and the life force inside was rapidly strengthening.    

    

"Could it be about to hatch?" Zhu Ying wondered, her brow furrowed. She knew it was crucial to bond with the creature before it emerged; missing the opportunity could have significant consequences. Moreover, she had no idea what kind of creature was inside. This was not the time for hesitation.    

    

Without waiting for Zhu Yan, she decisively cut her finger with a dagger, letting a drop of her blood fall onto the egg. She then channeled her energy into it, completing the bond as quickly as possible. The creature inside immediately calmed down, ceasing its attempts to break free.    

    

At that moment, the clouds above the valley began to swirl, creating a spectacular and awe-inspiring phenomenon.    

    

Many cultivators in the valley clearly saw the scene unfold, and Jiang Fann also sensed the fluctuation of spiritual energy, prompting him to step outside.    

    

Fang Xiang was already standing outside, looking up at the sky with a puzzled expression, unsure of what was happening.    

    

Jiang Fann calmly remarked, "This natural phenomenon... could it mean something is about to appear?"    

    

Fang Xiang frowned, still confused. "Appear? This is Fire Valley. If anything valuable were to show up here, the elder would be the first to notice. There's no reason he wouldn't show up!"    

    

Meanwhile, thirty miles away in a mountain range, the roars of beasts echoed, creating a grand spectacle...    

    

Back in Fire Valley, Zhu Rong leisurely stepped out of his dwelling, gazing up at the sky. "Huh!"    

    

At the same time, Zhu Ying felt a connection with another consciousness, belonging to the pet she had just acquired, which was about to emerge. She didn't pay attention to the anomaly outside her room.    

    

The phenomenon lasted for about half an hour before gradually dissipating, leaving everyone clueless about what had transpired.    

    

As for Jiang Fann, he planned to wait for Zhu Yan to finish his seclusion to bid farewell. Being a master alchemist, it wouldn't take long for him to process the guidance he had received.    

    

Later that evening, just as darkness fell, a fireball suddenly shot up from outside Fire Valley, exploding loudly in the sky.    

    

The monks in the valley left their rooms almost simultaneously, all aware that the fireball signaled an attack. Clearly, unwelcome guests had arrived.    

    

As everyone prepared to respond, roars from beasts echoed in the distance. Some were so powerful that monks with less training were left with bleeding ears, a testament to the beasts' terrifying strength.    

    

A figure rose into the sky—it was Zhu Rong. He flew toward the source of the roars, his eyes filled with anger and a clear intent to kill.    

    

Jiang Fann and his companion also took to the air. Fang Xiang was eager to witness the action, as it was rare to see a master at the peak of their power in combat.    

    

However, Jiang Fann held him back. "I wasn't planning to fight," Fang Xiang said, puzzled. "With so many experts in the valley, it's not like they'd need me."    

    

Jiang Fann shook his head, cautioning, "Even though the roars are coming from one direction, the entire valley is surrounded. The number of these beasts is overwhelming."    

    

Fang Xiang was stunned by Jiang Fann's words. "The Zhu family has been here for years. What kind of beasts would dare challenge them?"    

    

As they spoke, a massive wave of spiritual energy exploded from the direction where Zhu Rong had gone.    

    

The sky darkened ominously, and the ground shook violently, creating an atmosphere of sheer terror. Fang Xiang's eyes widened in disbelief.    

    

"Could there really be a beast as powerful as Zhu Rong? Otherwise, how could there be such a strong impact?"    

    

Jiang Fann frowned and said, "Where did these beasts come from? Are there really so many top-tier masters in this small area?"    

    

"That seems unlikely. Top-tier masters are incredibly rare. We should go check it out. Maybe we can help. If the beasts are truly that powerful, we can keep our distance."    

    

With that, the two of them flew through the air in the direction Zhu Rong had gone, eager to investigate.    

    

From a distance, Jiang Fann saw several enormous beasts standing there. Zhu Rong wasn't fighting just one beast but was instead taking on three at once, surrounded and under attack.    

    

Although these three beasts hadn't reached Zhu Rong's level, they were still formidable, each possessing significant power. Together, they were holding their ground against Zhu Rong.    

    

Seeing these massive figures, Fang Xiang felt a chill run through him, his expression turning grim.    

    

With a wry smile, he said, "If I told you I might have led these beasts here, do you think Zhu Rong would kill me?"