Reborn Medicine King

"You better not. You still haven't resolved the trouble you caused last time. Stay put in the capital until you reach the Mortal Separating Stage. You're not allowed to go anywhere."    

...    

In the capital's trading district, Guo Xu, after half a day of treatment from Jiang Fann, now looked about thirty years old. Thanks to the nourishment of the Natural Aura, he appeared no different from a young man. However, his spiritual level had dropped to the first tier of the Mortal Separating Stage, which was in line with Jiang Fann's predictions.    

Guo Xu had his eyes open now, clearly aware of the changes within him. His expression revealed his joy, and he seemed entirely transformed from before. It was a feeling he hadn't experienced in years.    

Jiang Fann withdrew his Spiritual Strength and, after confirming that Guo Xu was fine, carefully removed the silver needles that had sealed Guo Xu's Qi Sea. Instantly, Guo Xu felt his Spiritual Strength circulate freely, as if reborn.    

The gathered practitioners were astounded and began discussing among themselves. Although they had been watching the spectacle for some time, Jiang Fann's methods left them in awe. More importantly, he was already a figure of interest, and his impressive healing abilities only added to the surprise.    

Jiang Fann spoke up, "Feel it out for yourself. Remember what I warned you about. You've got two months, so don't worry about taking too much. My power will sustain you for a few days, but after that, it's all on you."    

Guo Xu nodded, "Thanks, Pharmacist Jiang."    

Jiang Fann didn't stand on ceremony. He handed over his card, saying, "No need to thank me, just pay up."    

Guo Xu was straightforward, taking the card and heading off to make the transfer. He noticed that Jiang Fann didn't care about how much he was making; instead, he was observing the crowd, clearly with other intentions in mind.    

Wan Chengfeng sized up Guo Xu and said, "You look decent enough! Your skills are pretty good for someone your age."    

Jiang Fann took back his card and looked at the others present. "Anyone else need treatment for stubborn ailments? If not, I'm packing up and heading home to sleep."    

It was still early, but Jiang Fann had achieved his goal. Whether anyone else came to him for healing didn't matter much to him now.    

Among the onlookers, some still wanted Jiang Fann's help, but they knew he had offended the second prince of the Sui Dynasty. Doing business with him now might bring trouble, unlike Guo Xu, who had no choice.    

Seeing no one else respond, Jiang Fann didn't waste time. He erased the floating text, packed up his medicine, and headed toward the street corner, leaving the crowd of curious onlookers behind.    

Wan Chengfeng also left, and after a brief farewell with Jiang Fann, Guo Xu headed in another direction. He needed to visit the nearby market to purchase some medicine to replenish his supplies, as Jiang Fann had advised him to be cautious.    

Once they reached the inn, Wan Chengfeng turned to Jiang Fann and said, "What you said today might have some consequences. We should leave as soon as possible."    

Jiang Fann smiled, "No rush. Let me teach you a technique."    

"A technique? Why?"    

Jiang Fann set up a soundproof barrier to prevent eavesdropping. "Fang Xiang and I acquired a treasure that can guide us to open a secret realm. We'll be gone for a while, so I'm just giving those who want to cause trouble for me something to think about. When we leave, we'll disguise ourselves. If you want to join us, you'll need to change your appearance temporarily too."    

"Disguise? That kind of trick won't fool experts; they'll see right through it."    

"My method is a special secret technique, so I'm not worried about that," Jiang Fann replied, handing over a piece of spiritual jade engraved with the technique to Wan Chengfeng.    

Wan Chengfeng didn't hesitate. After all, it was a useful self-defense skill, and there was no harm in learning it. "I'll start practicing as soon as I get back. When do you plan to leave? You still need to help me restore my energy channels."    

"We'll leave when the others arrive. They might already be here."    

Wan Chengfeng nodded, "If they were already in the capital of the Sui Dynasty, getting here would be easy. You need to be careful because it might not just be him causing trouble for you. The Zhong Dynasty could be even more of a hassle. A lot has changed since I disappeared back then, and there's no point in bringing it up. I'm just sticking around to catch a few more glimpses of her."    

Jiang Fann chuckled, "If you have any thoughts, Brother Wan, I could try to help bring you two together!"    

Wan Chengfeng quickly shook his head, "Don't say that. She has a family to consider, and besides, being with that person is good for her and her family. My fate with her is over."    

Clearly not wanting to dwell on the topic, he turned his attention to Jiang Fann. "Let's not talk about my issues. What about the secret realm? Did you two find any treasures? Are we going to be here for a long time?"    

Jiang Fann didn't hold back and handed over the Sun Thunder Pearl to Wan Chengfeng. The latter was surprised as he took it and examined it closely.    

"What an intriguing treasure. It doesn't seem to be made using current methods, and there aren't even any formation patterns, yet it holds immense power. What's its origin?"    

Jiang Fann explained, "According to ancient texts from that guy Fang Xiang, this is the key to unlocking the ancient Dry Thunder Sect's legacy. It's known as the sect's treasure from back in the day, but the specifics are still unknown. Fang Xiang has been looking for more information at the Nine Heavens Pavilion these past few days, but who knows if he'll find any other clues."    

Wan Chengfeng was a bit surprised.    

"Gan Lei Sect! I can't believe such a treasure ended up in your hands!"    

"You know about the Gan Lei Sect?"    

Wan Chengfeng nodded, examining the Sun Thunder Pearl in his hand as he explained, "The Gan Lei Sect was extraordinary back in the day. It was one of the top three powers in the Upper Nine Heavens. When the world was divided into three, the Gan Lei Sect controlled the largest territory. Our Valley of Immortals was also a power from that era, but we kept to ourselves and had fewer people. So, when things changed, our ancestor managed to protect everyone."    

"It wasn't until the Upper Nine Heavens stabilized again that we reappeared in the eyes of cultivators. Some records from that time still exist, but the elders rarely let us review them. I was allowed to see a few because I was doing well and they had high hopes for me. That's how I learned about some events from back then. I never expected a treasure that disappeared for so many years to end up with you."    

Jiang Fann was intrigued.    

He asked directly, "You mentioned a change back then. Can you tell me about it?"    

Wan Chengfeng shook his head. "The records from that time were sealed by our ancestor, so I don't know what happened. After learning about it, I tried to find information from that period, but found nothing. I visited many places with collections of books in several kingdoms, but discovered nothing. It seems someone deliberately hid that part of history."    

"To hide a piece of history? What kind of power would that take? A coalition of empires?"    

"That's not something small fry like us need to worry about. But there must be a reason behind it. Anyway, you're lucky to have gotten your hands on this treasure."    

Jiang Fann chuckled, "Come with me, and maybe you'll reach the Reincarnation Stage in one go. Then those two hundred years you lost will be yours again."    

"Of course, I'm in. Dreams are worth having. But I'm more curious about the Thunder Sect. I want to know what's really there."    

Wan Chengfeng planned to head back to his place, so he decided to see him off from the inn. As they passed through the dining hall, Xiaoyu's voice suddenly echoed in his mind.    

"Master, someone is watching you, at the table in the far corner."    

While chatting with Wan Chengfeng, Jiang Fann casually glanced over and saw four people at the table, all with strong cultivation. He immediately recognized three of them; they had followed him back in the Kingdom of Jian. The fourth was a young man in fine clothes, whose exact age was hard to determine. His expression was unfriendly, and he was staring coldly in their direction.    

Jiang Fann didn't pay much attention and simply saw Wan Chengfeng off. Just as he stepped out, he ran into Fang Xiang, who had been looking for him.    

Upon seeing Wan Chengfeng, Fang Xiang quickly greeted him. Wan Chengfeng was an idol for young cultivators of this generation, having once ranked on the Star Sea List. Many sects aimed to train disciples to his level, leaving a lasting impression.    

He was quite at ease, immediately stepping up to shake Wansheng Feng's hand.    

"Hey, Brother Wan, I'm Fang Xiang from the Nine Heavens Pavilion. We didn't get a chance to meet in the secret realm, but here we are now."    

Since Fang was a friend of Jiang Fann, Wansheng Feng welcomed him warmly, laughing as he said, "Haha, we'll have plenty of time to catch up later. I've got some things to take care of right now. You chat with Brother Jiang, and I'll treat you to a drink afterward."    

Fang Xiang nodded and then said goodbye to Wansheng Feng with Jiang Fann.    

After Wansheng Feng left, Fang Xiang went back to the inn with Jiang Fann, urging him to hurry back to his room. Seeing this, Jiang Fann laughed, "Did you find a lead, or are you in some kind of trouble?"    

"Let's not talk about me. There are a lot of experts lurking around this inn. I took a walk around when I got here, and they probably don't know who I am. Word about your stall these past couple of days has spread, and you must have done it on purpose."    

Jiang Fann chuckled, "I did want to draw out the people from the Sui Dynasty. The rest was just a coincidence."    

Fang Xiang smacked his forehead, "We need to get out of here fast. Those experts outside aren't from the Sui Dynasty; they're likely from the Central Dynasty. Of all people, you had to provoke the owner of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion. She's a force to be reckoned with, and everyone in the capital knows it."    

"I have no idea..." Fang Xiang was at a loss for words, though his concern wasn't unwarranted, considering this was someone else's territory.