Reborn Medicine King

2Jiang Fann focused his spiritual sense on the Spiritual Treasure of Fairyland. He glanced at Xiao Mo. Since she had only taken a single hit, her injuries weren't too severe. Gu Xie had already awakened from her meditation and was using her spiritual strength to help Xiao Mo recover.    

    

Judging by Gu Xie's serious expression, she clearly understood the strength of the opponent Xiao Mo had faced earlier.    

    

Jiang Fann's voice resonated within the Spiritual Treasure of Fairyland. "Xiao Mo, what level did that guy in the restricted area reach?"    

    

Xiao Mo opened her eyes and replied earnestly, "At least the third level of the Celestial Realm. If it were just someone who had barely entered the Celestial Realm, I might not be able to defeat them, but I could at least protect myself. However, against that guy, I was completely outmatched."    

    

Jiang Fann asked, "Is the Celestial Realm the pinnacle of the path?"    

    

Xiao Mo shook her head. "While the Celestial Realm is considered powerful in this starry sea, it's not the peak. It might be unmatched in the upper heavens, but in truly powerful worlds, they're not uncommon. For example, in the Eternal World where Gu Xie and I come from, Celestial Realm cultivators are no different from those in the upper heavens' Reincarnation Realm."    

    

Hearing this, Jiang Fann fell silent, once again feeling his own insignificance. After a long pause, he asked, "How are your injuries? Do you need my help to heal? I have plenty of high-quality healing pills."    

    

"With Gu Xie's help, my injuries are no longer a problem. You don't need to worry, Master. If you run into trouble, you can call on me anytime."    

    

Gu Xie added, "I'm ready to join the fight whenever needed. I've gotten much stronger since my breakthrough, so I should be able to help."    

    

"Got it!"    

    

Jiang Fann withdrew his spiritual sense and focused on assimilating the energy of the barrier. The space around Thunder Sect was unusually calm, which made Jiang Fann feel a bit uneasy. He couldn't pinpoint the exact reason, but for now, everything seemed safe, and they weren't in a rush to make their next move.    

    

As for the barrier ahead, Jiang Fann had two ways to get through. The first method was to assimilate the energy, masking the presence of all three of them, and then lead them through the barrier. The second method was much simpler: using the power of the Galaxy Cauldron to pass through, which would only require some spiritual stones.    

    

The Galaxy Cauldron could penetrate barriers of entire worlds, much stronger than this one. Jiang Fann wasn't worried about revealing it to Wan Chengfeng and the other person, as their skills weren't advanced enough to understand its uniqueness or pose a threat by leaking its existence.    

    

However, Jiang Fann wanted to be more certain before proceeding. They had no idea what lay on the other side of the barrier, and they couldn't afford to make assumptions.    

    

Embrace the spiritual strength calmly. Even if other issues arise, it won't stop him from leading people back to the barrier.    

    

As for Fang Xiang and his companion, they didn't disturb Jiang Fann and quietly focused on their training.    

    

...    

    

The capital of the Reduced Dynasty.    

    

Nine Heavens Pavilion Conference Hall.    

    

An elderly man slammed the table, glaring at the senior members of the Nine Heavens Pavilion.    

    

"You expelled my apprentice from the Nine Heavens Pavilion without my consent. Are you all just a bunch of bullies? Do you really think you can push us around?"    

    

The elder who had spoken with Fang Xiang in the Central Dynasty was also present, sitting across from the angry man.    

    

The one causing the commotion was Fang Xiang's mentor, visibly furious over the situation with Fang Xiang.    

    

The elder in charge remained calm, clearly familiar with his temper, and replied, "Fang Xiang forcibly activated the teleportation array in the Central Dynasty's capital. They're demanding an explanation from us. We can't just ignore it. We've already explained what your apprentice did. Please, try to stay calm."    

    

"How can I stay calm? It's not your apprentice who got expelled from the Nine Heavens Pavilion!"    

    

The elder who had spoken with Fang Xiang chuckled and said, "Old friend, take a breath. I spoke with him earlier, and I can share a bit about his current situation with you. Don't underestimate your apprentice. The young man he's following is quite remarkable. Just keep this information to yourself and don't spread it around."    

    

After finishing, he pulled out his Star Ranking list and addressed the group, "Back in the day, Wan Chengfeng ranked 300th on this list and was already considered extraordinary. But that kid Fang Xiang has someone by his side who ranks 90th—Jiang Fann. And when he made it on the Star Ranking, his skills were nowhere near what they are now. Fang Xiang training alongside him is definitely better than staying at the Heaven Pavilion. So, what's there to be upset about?"    

    

Fang Xiang's mentor was taken aback by this revelation. He had heard of Jiang Fann but never gave it much thought and had never asked Fang Xiang about him.    

    

The other senior members were equally shocked. One of them asked, "What's Jiang Fann's background? When did such a genius emerge, and how come we know nothing about him?"    

    

"No one knows his background. I've already sent someone to investigate. I'll let you know if we find anything."    

    

Another senior member chimed in, "If it's not just a coincidence of names, shouldn't we try to recruit him into the Heaven Pavilion? It would be nothing but beneficial for us."    

    

"That depends on whether he wants to join. Based on his recent appearances and the clues he's dropped, if my analysis is correct, he hasn't been here long. He claims to be from a hidden family, but he seems more like a prodigy from another world, just here for training. He doesn't seem to care about the repercussions from Prince Xingtian, so it's best if we don't get involved."    

    

"I agree with that. But should we report this information about Jiang Fann to headquarters? After all, this is an order from them, and we can't just ignore it. Still, having your apprentice follow Jiang Fann is definitely a good thing. You're lucky as a mentor."    

    

Fang Xiang's mentor listened to everyone's analysis, and his expression was noticeably better than before. He sat in his chair, silent, lost in thought.    

    

...    

    

At the base of Thunder Mountain.    

    

Wan Chengfeng and his companion watched Jiang Fann from a distance. He had been sitting there for four days without moving, yet his aura was slowly changing.    

    

Fang Xiang hadn't been training constantly these past few days. Occasionally, he would quietly observe the situation in the city.    

    

"Still keeping an eye on him?"    

    

Fang Xiang nodded. "Those guards have been watching Brother Jiang for several days now. They haven't trained, so they need to switch out often, but no one has approached him. They must have orders, but their expressions remain as reverent as ever."    

    

Wan Chengfeng said, "Let's hope everything goes smoothly. People outside call this Thunder Mountain a sacred place, probably a legend passed down from their ancestors. But it's strange that only the legend remains, without any training methods. It's a waste of such a perfect environment for cultivation."    

    

"I'm sure there's a reason for it," Fang Xiang replied.    

    

Another day passed, and Jiang Fann's aura was nearly identical to that of the barrier. The two companions knew it was almost time, so they came to Jiang Fann's side, waiting for him to awaken from his meditation. Sensing their presence, Jiang Fann didn't waste any time and emerged from his practice.    

    

He channeled his spiritual strength into his palm, matching the energy of the barrier. Wan Chengfeng was clearly eager, and Fang Xiang was curious about Jiang Fann's next move. As Jiang Fann's energy enveloped them, they instinctively subdued their own auras, following him in an attempt to pass through the barrier and explore the other side.    

    

Despite this, Jiang Fann still needed to expend a significant amount of spiritual strength to get them through completely. He took a pill to replenish his depleted energy. Once they crossed the barrier, the three stood in stunned silence.    

    

They exchanged glances, each seeing the surprise in the others' eyes, as there was no trace of spiritual energy on this side of the barrier. Jiang Fann had encountered a similar situation before, but this felt different.    

    

Jiang Fann quickly cautioned, "Be careful not to use your powers recklessly. Every bit counts."    

    

Fang Xiang sensed something was off and said, "Maybe we should head back. Your spiritual strength should be enough for us to return. Without it, I feel uneasy."    

    

Jiang Fann shared this concern, but what Wan Chengfeng had mentioned earlier piqued his interest. He was curious about the events that had transpired, and this city might hold some answers for him.    

    

Wan Chengfeng seemed to agree, suggesting, "Let's not wander elsewhere. We'll just take a look around the city. As long as we don't use our powers indiscriminately, we should be fine. These are ordinary people; they shouldn't pose any threat to us."    

    

With that decision, the three of them headed toward the city. The guards were astonished to see them pass through the barrier.    

    

As they approached, someone exclaimed, "Immortals have descended!"    

    

"Quick, inform the city lord!"    

    

Just then, Jiang Fann and his companions reached them. Jiang Fann said, "No need to trouble him to come here. Just take us to him; we’d like to have a chat."    

    

The guard nodded eagerly and said, "Please, follow me to the City Lord's Mansion."    

    

He turned excitedly toward the city gates, and Jiang Fann could sense his joy.    

    

Once inside the city, Fang Xiang quietly communicated to the others, "I feel like my spiritual strength is draining. If we stay here too long, won't it weaken us?"    

    

Jiang Fann and Wan Chengfeng both sensed something, but they didn't pay much attention to it since their spiritual strength was depleting slowly, so there was no immediate concern.    

    

Once inside the city, the surroundings felt oddly familiar to Jiang Fann. It reminded him of the early days in Loongze County, where the practitioners were quite weak. Such a scenario would be impossible in the Upper Nine Heavens, where everyone was a practitioner with decent aptitude.    

    

The guards along the way were too intimidated to interact with the trio, clearly wary of them.    

    

Jiang Fann asked, "Have you lived in the city for a long time?"