Reborn Medicine King

Fang Xiang chuckled, "Since we're heading back to the upper realm, it's up to you."    

Wan Chengfeng nodded, "I don't have any specific plans. I just want to visit the Valley of Immortals and show my progress to the elders to put their minds at ease."    

"Alright then, let's check out the nearby city first and see what's going on," Jiang Fann suggested.    

Fang Xiang proposed, "Should we disguise ourselves before we move? We might attract attention soon in our current state."    

Jiang Fann's eyes flickered with thought before he replied, "The situation now is different from before. Back then, we couldn't fight back, but now you've made a breakthrough, Brother Wan has advanced, and I've improved significantly too. The issues with Xingtian and the Central Dynasty need to be resolved sooner or later. Delaying won't help us. If our identities are exposed in some secret realm later, wouldn't we be constantly on edge?"    

Fang Xiang cautioned, "Jiang, don't underestimate them. You know how powerful the dynasty is in the upper realm. If it were easy to deal with, the Heaven Pavilion wouldn't have expelled me. Remember, my master is one of the top leaders there."    

Wan Chengfeng laughed, "No need to worry so much, Fang. If we can't resolve it, we'll just make a big scene. Worst case, we leave the upper realm and explore the Nine Desolations with Jiang. Then we can find opportunities in other worlds. Jiang has that treasure that lets us travel across the stars, so what's there to worry about? Besides, you have skilled protectors with you. I doubt the dynasty would send their ancient monsters after us."    

Wan Chengfeng seemed quite open-minded. For someone as obsessed with martial arts as he was, it didn't matter where he trained. If this place couldn't accommodate him, he wouldn't mind causing a stir before leaving. But if he found an opportunity, he would definitely come back to prove himself.    

As Fang Xiang was wrestling with his thoughts, the voice of the Black Wolf rang out: "He's right. You're the Holy Son of the Thunder Sect, after all. With that title, why hide? The Thunder Sect can't afford to lose face. Rest assured, Master, even if it costs me my life, I'll make sure you're safe."    

Jiang Fann chuckled, "Since both of them are saying this, should we just go ahead and make some noise? I've been lying low for too long. No one here knows my identity or background, so I don't mind showing them what I'm made of. If we can solve it, great. If not, we'll make them feel it and let them know we're not afraid."    

Wan Chengfeng laughed, "Alright, let's stir things up. If there's a chance, I'd like to visit the Central Dynasty."    

Fang Xiang replied, "Isn't that just asking for trouble? This place is vast. As long as we avoid the Central and Sui Dynasties, we can handle the other areas easily. There's no need to cause trouble on their turf, right?"    

Jiang Fann shook his head decisively, "That's not quite right. The Central Dynasty is indeed a bit dangerous, but the Sui Dynasty doesn't have as many restrictions. It might be a good place to make some noise without any psychological burden, and we won't have to worry about offending anyone! Besides, this all started with that auction, so let's head to the Sui Dynasty."    

Seeing the excitement in Jiang Fann's eyes, Fang Xiang couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy. However, at this point, he had no choice. He wasn't the same person he was a year ago and needed to make some changes. After all, the Black Wolf was right—how could he, with his status, endure such humiliation?    

"Let's do it!"    

The three of them quickly agreed. As they flew, Jiang Fann's appearance began to change. Fang Xiang, who had just mustered his courage, exclaimed, "Jiang, don't tell me you were joking earlier."    

Wan Chengfeng, standing nearby, gave him a light smack on the head, his own appearance also shifting. "Jiang's heading to the Sui Dynasty. We can't reveal our identities now. If I'm not mistaken, Jiang probably has a plan."    

Though Fang Xiang wasn't sure what Jiang Fann was up to, he quickly disguised himself and followed Jiang to the border city. They used a teleportation array to head straight to the capital. Once there, the three initially intended to go directly to the Sui Dynasty, but Fang Xiang paused in the square, contemplating a visit to the Heaven Pavilion. He quickly collected himself and led the others to the array manager, paid the toll, and teleported to the Sui Dynasty.    

Upon arrival, the trio walked boldly down the street, soon spotting wanted posters of Jiang and the others, depicting their original appearances.    

Since Jiang Fann hadn't provoked that Xing Tianyong, there was no warrant for him here.    

Wan Chengfeng joked, "Look at this, I wasn't involved at first, but now I'm getting dragged into the mess with you guys."    

Jiang Fann laughed, "We're just causing a scene here to make an example out of someone, hoping the Central Kingdom will back off. Do you think the second prince of the Central Kingdom is more interested in dealing with you or me?"    

Wan Chengfeng shrugged, "I didn't say anything back then; it was all you."    

"Doesn't make a difference."    

The three of them even enjoyed a drink in the capital before heading to the city gates, planning to leave from there. Jiang Fann's purpose was simple: to have a backup plan. If they wanted to make an example and solve the problem, he had to use all his abilities.    

They carried a lot of resources with them. After leaving the city, Jiang Fann immediately found a secluded spot nearby and began setting up a formation. Wan Chengfeng watched as Jiang Fann placed materials on the ground, quickly recognizing the outline.    

"Is that a teleportation array?"    

Jiang Fann smiled, "This formation is much more reliable than the Great Shift Talisman in critical moments. Some anti-flight formations don't affect it, and leaving a teleportation array here allows us to come and go as we please."    

Once finished, Jiang Fann also set up a concealment array around it, hiding the teleportation array inside. This way, even if they used it, no one would notice.    

As they continued to move away from the capital, Jiang Fann asked Fang Xiang to find the map.    

Fang Xiang unfolded the map and Jiang Fann, studying it, asked, "Are you familiar with this area?"    

"I haven't trained around here before, but this is a map from the Heaven Pavilion. The details are quite thorough. Are you looking for a specific place?"    

"Of course, I want to give Xing Tianyong a little surprise. I need a good spot for an ambush to set up a formation and teach him a lesson."    

Fang Xiang looked at Jiang Fann in surprise. "I originally thought you were just planning to negotiate with him, but it seems you have no intention of talking things out. This is risky and dangerous."    

"There's only risk if you're not capable. Make him afraid to act, and he'll show his weaknesses. Even though it's been over a year, that guy is still fuming. We need to cool him down before any real discussion can happen."    

Wan Chengfeng agreed, "That makes sense. Knowing Xing Tianyong, he won't let this go easily. We need to show him how risky it is to mess with us, so he won't act recklessly."    

Fang Xiang added, "But we're a bit too close to the capital. If things escalate, we might not just be dealing with Xing Tianyong. We could end up facing the experts from the capital, and that would be a much bigger problem."    

"That's why we need to be fully prepared. You find us a good spot, and I'll handle the rest."    

Even though Fang Xiang wasn't entirely on board with Jiang Fann's plan, he didn't stop searching. He diligently scanned the map and soon pinpointed a basin. Legend has it that this was the site of a historic duel between two masters, leaving a crater over 650 feet wide.    

For hundreds of years, not a blade of grass has grown here, making it an ideal place for a showdown without causing further disturbance.    

With Fang Xiang leading the way, the three of them reached the basin in about half an hour.    

Jiang Fann took a quick look around and was quite satisfied with the location. He immediately contacted Xiao Ai and Lin Zhan, instructing them to devise a grand formation for defense and attack. It was clear he had a plan in mind.    

Xiao Ai and Lin Zhan were tasked with designing the formation, while Jiang Fann focused on setting up a teleportation array in the center of the basin, similar to the one outside the city. It was evident that this wasn't the only teleportation array he intended to set up. He placed five arrays throughout the basin at different points, clearly meant for quick escape. He made sure the others memorized the locations and entrusted them with spiritual jade to control the arrays, a crucial tool for survival.    

Wasting no time, Jiang Fann and his companions flew out of the basin to set up additional teleportation arrays nearby, ensuring everything was meticulously arranged without any room for error.    

Jiang Fann is known for being much more cautious than others. He rarely makes a move unless he's confident, which is why he continues to grow.    

That night, Fang Xiang left alone, knowing Jiang Fann needed a few days to prepare. He planned to use this time to gather information and determine if there had been any significant actions by the Zhongtian Dynasty or Xing Tianyong over the past year. With that knowledge, they'd be more measured in their approach, avoiding reckless decisions.    

Wan Chengfeng, however, stayed by Jiang Fann's side, curious about how he planned to deal with Xing Tianyong.    

Later that night, after setting up another teleportation array, Jiang Fann looked at Wan Chengfeng with a smile.    

"Wan, do you know where Xing Tianyong lives?"    

Wan Chengfeng looked at him in surprise. "You're not planning to make a move in the city, are you? Once the city's protective array is activated, even those at the peak of the reincarnation stage can't escape. It's a death trap."    

Even though Wan Chengfeng had always supported him, he felt the need to caution Jiang Fann, clearly aware of the city's formidable defenses.    

Jiang Fann chuckled, "Don't worry, Wan. I'm not reckless enough to confront him in the city. I just want to give him a little surprise, let him know I'm back. After all, we've set up so many strategies; we can't just wait for him to walk into our trap. We need some bait, and I'm the perfect choice to lure him in."