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After being infused with the Natural Aura, Mo Jiuyou's complexion improved slightly. He looked like a middle-aged man, not old, but his body was so emaciated that his original appearance was unrecognizable. He smiled at Jiang Fann and said, "Kid, you can take back your Natural Aura. I know my condition well; it's beyond what the Natural Aura can sustain. I can't keep draining your spiritual strength. You're not like Lord Shen Mu, who can continuously release this power. Seeing an old friend before I die is enough for me."
Hearing this, Jiang Fann replied, "Don't worry, sir. I just want to understand your injuries first. Even if your body is failing, it doesn't mean there's no hope. If we can restore the power of your Qi Sea and get your spiritual strength flowing again, extending your life expectancy is definitely possible. You might even break through during this time, significantly increasing your lifespan, so there's no need to worry."
Mo Jiuyou looked at Jiang Fann with doubt. The young man seemed unlikely to have the means to solve his physical problems, and Mo Jiuyou had long come to terms with his situation after many years of reflection.
"Well, it's just this one last life I've got. If you're not afraid of the hassle, go ahead and try. If you could take me out to see the world outside, that would be even better. Back in the day, Thunder Sect joined forces with those two big sects, sending so many experts to hunt us down. I just wanted to destroy everything back then, not caring about anything else. Unfortunately, I ran into a formidable opponent who lured me into this tower. In the end, he trapped me here, even though it cost him a lot of resources. But he was gravely injured at the time, so he’s probably gone by now. After all, he didn’t have my skills."
Mo Jiuyou seemed lost in memories of the past, a hint of nostalgia in his voice.
Jiang Fann didn’t say much. He already knew the gist of what happened from that wolfhound. He wasn’t concerned about who was right or wrong; he was helping Mo Jiuyou because he was a Cultivator of Nine Desolations.
Feeling the condition of Mo Jiuyou’s meridians, Jiang Fann realized it was incredibly difficult to restore them. It wasn’t that he lacked the ability, but Mo Jiuyou’s level was so high that ordinary elixirs had little effect. He only had a few pills of the necessary grade, and taking them recklessly might delay future treatment.
Moreover, Mo Jiuyou wasn’t keen on discussing his past condition, so Jiang Fann had to observe carefully. Only after identifying the problem could he apply the right remedy.
Wasting no time, Jiang Fann continuously channeled his aura into Mo Jiuyou. With each pulse of spiritual strength, he gradually understood the issue with Mo Jiuyou’s meridians. It was a consequence of forcefully using his powers after his Qi Sea had dried up, causing the meridians to contract almost completely.
Jiang Fann found a few King Rank pills he had previously crafted for refining the body and gave them to Mo Jiuyou. Although the pills' effects weren't significant for someone as skilled as Mo Jiuyou, Jiang Fann wanted to see if they had any potential. Using his Medicine Arts, Jiang Fann attempted to repair Mo Jiuyou's Qi Sea and meridians. As he infused his Spiritual Strength, Mo Jiuyou felt a change within himself and was quite surprised.
"Wow! Your Medicine Arts actually have some effect. Do you have more of those pills? Give me a few more," Mo Jiuyou said eagerly, sensing a glimmer of hope.
Jiang Fann smiled and replied, "Once we confirm these pills are effective, I'll craft some high-quality ones for you. Based on the current effects, three similar pills could restore about thirty percent of your Qi Sea and meridians. However, these pills alone aren't enough; you'll need to take them with others. Let me identify the types you need."
Jiang Fann then found a few more pills, each with complementary effects. Continuing his attempts with Medicine Arts, he discovered that only one type showed promising results and selected it for use.
With enough time, Jiang Fann administered the pills to Mo Jiuyou, carefully observing the changes in his body, ensuring he left no room for error.
Once the medicine's effects started to take hold, Jiang Fann would immediately use his skills to neutralize them, preventing any further release. He found a few more pills, but unfortunately, the results were still not satisfactory. With his expertise, Jiang Fann could calculate the potential effects of combining these pills. He knew he needed to find a special one that could help restore at least seventy percent of his energy pathways. As long as he could achieve that, the rest of his injuries would heal over time. Given his level, he could recover on his own without further treatment.
In just a couple of hours, he had already consumed dozens of pills. Seeing Jiang Fann take out a few more, Mo Jiuyou couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed. "I'm afraid even some of the smaller sects in the Nine Desolations couldn't produce this many pills at once. You're wasting them on me."
Jiang Fann chuckled, "I'm an apothecary by trade. I can always make more when I have the time. The priority is to find the right healing pill for you, so you can recover quickly. You're worth far more than these pills."
"The favor you're doing for me is too great to repay," Mo Jiuyou admitted.
Jiang Fann shook his head, "You hail from the Nine Desolations Palace. Consider it a favor they owe me. They can repay it."
As they continued testing the medicine, Mo Jiuyou asked Jiang Fann, "We've been away for so long. I wonder how things have changed in the Nine Desolations. Since we're just passing the time, why don't you tell me about it?"
Jiang Fann couldn't help but feel a bit helpless as he started explaining the situation of the Nine Desolations to Mo Jiuyou. He began not from Mo Jiuyou's era but from the time of the foreign invasion.
Mo Jiuyou was utterly shocked. Despite his frail state, his bony hands dug into the ground, leaving marks that clearly showed his anger. "The Great World? How dare such a troublesome place set its sights on the Nine Desolations?"
Jiang Fann didn't pause and continued to recount the events that followed, including the information he had gathered about the Great World and its circumstances. Mo Jiuyou listened intently, his brow furrowed.
Fortunately, Jiang Fann soon found a third type of elixir suitable for Mo Jiuyou. After securing the elixir, he informed Mo Jiuyou about the previous invasion. Upon hearing the outcome, Mo Jiuyou patted Jiang Fann on the shoulder.
"The fact that the Nine Desolations produced someone like you shows that fortune is turning in its favor. If there's ever a chance, I'd love to return and stand guard over the Nine Desolations. I'd like to see what makes those people think they can challenge us!"
Jiang Fann chuckled, "There will definitely be a chance. We still don't know the extent of your powers, sir."
"Back in the day, I was ranked third among my peers, at the peak of the Reincarnation Realm. It's a pity that the Thunder Sect didn't give us a chance to break through to the Heavenly Realm. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been much of a threat to us."
Jiang Fann was quite curious and asked directly, "I've heard a bit about those times. When the seniors entered the Upper Nine Heavens, they probably hadn't reached the Reincarnation Stage yet. How did they advance so quickly, and all together? Normally, the cultivators from the Nine Desolations should have varying levels of skill. Didn't you encounter any bottlenecks?"
Mo Jiuyou chuckled, "You wouldn't understand that era. We were stuck at a bottleneck due to the power of the Heavenly Dao in the Nine Desolations for a long time. But once we entered the Upper Nine Heavens, we quickly reached the Reincarnation Stage and developed there for quite some time. We even established sects from the Nine Desolations up there."
"We were always united. Later, we joined forces to enter a forbidden zone, and that experience greatly boosted our skills. Eventually, the three major powers noticed our rise and felt threatened."
Hearing this, Jiang Fann was a bit puzzled. "Even if some reached the peak of the Reincarnation Stage, they couldn't have threatened the supreme three sects of the Upper Nine Heavens, right?"
Mo Jiuyou replied, "Our situation was different. We could bring back treasures from the Nine Desolations, something they couldn't even dream of."
Jiang Fann was clearly intrigued. "Treasures?"
Mo Jiuyou smiled, "It seems you haven't been in the Upper Nine Heavens for long, or you would have noticed. The Nine Desolations can produce immortal roots, special herbs, and all sorts of rare materials. Even exotic fires are found in abundance there, while they're extremely rare in the Upper Nine Heavens, mostly acquired through exchanges with higher realms."
Regarding the immortal root, it's something no one has ever heard of being born in the Upper Nine Heavens. If they have no ulterior motives, why maintain the passage between the Upper Nine Heavens and the Nine Desolations? They must have other plans, but our rise exceeded their control. Only by eliminating us could they possibly seize everything. Unfortunately for them, they underestimated our advancement. In that battle, we unleashed our full power, using almost all our abilities. Sadly, after gaining the upper hand, that's where my knowledge ends; I don't know what happened outside after that.
Jiang Fann suddenly understood, realizing he had noticed this before. The Strength of Heavenly Dao in the Upper Nine Heavens is powerful, and the world's rules are more complete. Yet, for some reason, innate resources are scarce. Even similar types of spiritual herbs are much weaker than those in the Nine Desolations, naturally of lower quality, even inferior to those in the Great Thousand World.
The Great Thousand World's invasion of the Nine Desolations was to transform their race and obtain the legendary Innate Dao Fruit, which is also a creation of the Nine Desolations. For a moment, Jiang Fann was filled with questions about the Nine Desolations, but unfortunately, no one could provide him with answers. Perhaps he would have to truly understand the Great World before he could figure it out.
After their conversation, Jiang Fann took out three kinds of pills, planning to improve them so their effects could reach the Emperor Rank, thus helping the other person heal without side effects. Seeing the bottles in Jiang Fann's hand, the person directly asked, "Are you planning to refine these pills to help heal my injuries?"