Reborn Medicine King

The only one who seemed apprehensive was the giant warrior. Little Mo had pierced his mind with her dark powers, and any resistance from him could result in severe damage to his spiritual sense, which was as good as ending him.    

"Hey, be careful," he pleaded. "If you harm my spiritual sense, my powers will diminish. I mean no harm, I'm just here to gather some information."    

Little Mo's voice remained icy. "Spare me the excuses. Just answer whatever my master asks. If you dare to offend, I'll destroy you on the spot and absorb your powers. That sounds like a good deal to me."    

Hearing this, the giant warrior quickly shook his head. "My rocky spiritual strength isn't suitable for dark arts. Let me return to the vast world and capture hundreds of lives for you. You can absorb them however you like. How about that?"    

Little Mo retorted coldly, "Say one more word, and I'll cripple you right now. My master only said you need to be alive."    

The warrior immediately fell silent, not daring to utter another word.    

As for Tao Zhen and the others trailing behind, Little Mo paid them little mind. She knew they were all Jiang Fann's people, including the sect itself, and she had no reason to worry about her own.    

Tao Zhen and his group followed Xiao Mo all the way to the entrance of the Jiang family estate. It was almost certain now that their suspicions were correct: Jiang Fann had indeed returned, but in such a discreet manner that no one in the entire Myriad Clouds Mountain was aware of it, not even the Heaven Supporting Divine Wood.    

Tao Zhen instructed the others to disperse while he accompanied Xiao Mo and the rest into the Jiang family home. The children of the Jiang family were peeking curiously from nearby, and Tao Zhen gently urged them to go back inside, aware of the potential danger despite the situation being under control.    

They made their way to the courtyard where Jiang Fann's parents lived. Xiao Mo pushed the restrained cultivator inside. Jiang Fann, with his back to the courtyard gate, sensed their presence. He instructed a maid to escort his mother back to her room before turning to face the newcomers.    

The cultivator from the Giant Strength Clan was visibly shocked, not expecting the master of the woman to be such a young man. Xiao Mo stood by Jiang Fann's side, maintaining pressure on the intruder, ready to act at any moment.    

Upon seeing Jiang Fann, Tao Zhen was overjoyed. He had been worried about the revival of the Ancient God Clan in the vast world, and Jiang Fann's return to the Nine Desolations at this critical moment was a relief.    

"Master, it's wonderful to have you back. I was curious about why the mountain's protective array activated on its own, and now I see it was your doing."    

"Tao, I appreciate your hard work."    

At that moment, the branches of the Heaven Supporting Divine Wood reached down from above. Then, the voice of the Divine Wood echoed, "I never expected your ability to conceal your presence would become so impressive. I didn't even notice you were here. Reaching the peak of the Dao Understanding Stage is quite an achievement. It seems your journey was worthwhile."    

"You're too kind, Lord Shen Mu. Unfortunately, I haven't yet reached the Mortal Separating Stage. But once I deal with this guy, we can have a good chat."    

Jiang Fann shifted his gaze to the powerful warrior in front of him. By now, the Purple Jade Eagle had already informed him of the warrior's identity and background.    

He spoke directly, "The Giant Strength Clan of the vast world had only nine members at their peak. They have no fixed territory, and each member trains independently. During times of great calamity, they gather and hide away. Am I wrong?"    

The warrior from the Giant Strength Clan looked at Jiang Fann in shock. He hadn't expected Jiang Fann to reveal so much about his clan so accurately.    

"How do you know this? Are you also from the vast world?"    

Jiang Fann replied, "You don't need to worry about how I know. Your clan's strongest ancestor only reached the peak of the Reincarnation Stage, but fell during that great battle. Among the remaining members, you're ranked fourth. The strongest among you is only at the seventh level of the Reincarnation Stage. How do you think he compares to my ally here?"    

Jiang Fann hinted at something, and it was clear he was referring to Xiao Mo, who stood nearby. By revealing Xiao Mo, he wanted to make it clear that the Nine Wildernesses were not to be trifled with, as they also had formidable talents, comparable to those of the Great Thousand World.    

The Giant Strength Clan's cultivator quickly responded, "Even our clan's ancestor might not be stronger than her. Her bloodline surpasses ours. I don't quite get your point. You didn't come here just to tell me this, did you?"    

Jiang Fann approached him, a smile playing on his lips. "Of course, there's more to it. I'm well aware of everything happening in the Great Thousand World. Since you've come from there, you should know a bit about me. I've been waiting for your Ancient God Clan to awaken for a long time, but you never showed up. You're the first to come here uninvited. But your timing is perfect."    

The Giant Strength Clan cultivator felt an inexplicable pressure emanating from Jiang Fann. "Are you the Jiang Fann they speak of? What do you want?"    

Jiang Fann grinned mischievously. "Don't worry, I won't harm you. I need you to deliver a message to the Great Thousand World, to all the Ancient God Clan. The Nine Wildernesses are always open to their visit. For those who come looking for trouble, I'll eliminate them, no matter how many. I'll make sure they never dare to challenge the Nine Wildernesses again. They should know we're not defenseless!"    

As he finished speaking, another figure appeared beside Jiang Fann, causing a massive ripple in the natural order. Sensing this person's aura, the Giant Strength Clan cultivator was taken aback, exclaiming, "Peak of the Reincarnation Stage!"    

At that moment, Xiao Mo released an aura even more powerful than the other person's, causing the Ancient God Clan cultivator to step back a few paces in fear. However, both quickly suppressed their auras, wary of attracting the forces of nature that could backfire on them. Jiang Fann's goal was already achieved.    

If the Ancient God Clan were to join forces and invade like the royals did before, they would be overwhelmed, unable to protect all of their territory, barely holding onto Myriad Clouds Mountain. So, they needed a strategy. The best approach was to instill fear in the Ancient God Clan about their land, letting them spread the word themselves.    

The person beside Jiang Fann was none other than Mo Jiuyou, still in recovery. Earlier, while dining with his mother, Jiang Fann had shared his plan with Mo Jiuyou through his spiritual sense. Although Mo Jiuyou hadn't fully recovered and couldn't maintain his aura for long, it was intimidating enough.    

After all, with two masters appearing so casually, who knew how many more were hidden in their land? Even the newly arrived Ancient God Clan couldn't predict.    

Jiang Fann chuckled, "Make sure to spread the word when you get back. I'm in need of some materials from demonic beasts at the Reincarnation Stage. Anyone willing to risk it, I'm ready for them."    

The powerful warrior eyed Jiang Fann, noting the young man's unwavering gaze. Despite being at the peak of the Dao Understanding Stage, Jiang Fann's expression was serious, not joking, which made the warrior feel pressured.    

Just then, a voice chimed in from the side. "Master, if we cut off his arms, they'd make excellent materials. They're much stronger than many precious stones, comparable to some immortal metals. Should we keep them as a punishment for causing trouble here?"    

The warrior quickly interjected, "These arms are powered by my bloodline. If you cut them off, they're useless. I promise to take your message back and warn others not to mess with this place."    

Jiang Fann saw the fear in the warrior's eyes, knowing his point had been made.    

The voice continued, "Master, he told me he was here to gather information. He must have an agenda. We can't let him leave so easily."    

Feigning surprise, Jiang Fann asked, "Oh? What information are you after? Who sent you?"    

The warrior shook his head vigorously. "I was just joking with her. After waking up, I learned some clans can open space rifts to other worlds. I was curious and had them set up a formation for me. I just came to have a look. Once I return, I promise not to come back. If I do, I'll cut off my own arms and offer them as a coat rack for you..."    

Jiang Fann knew the other person was lying, but he didn’t call them out on it. Instead, he said, "Whether you're here treasure hunting or just causing trouble, after this, you won't get another chance. If you want to explore, go to a stronger realm. You're not welcome here."    

He then turned to Xiaomo and said, "Take him back the way he came. Make sure he returns to where he belongs, and don't forget to destroy the spatial rift."    

"Yes, Master! I'll handle it right away!" Xiaomo replied.    

The member of the Giant Strength Tribe, seeing that Jiang Fann wasn’t going to pursue the matter further, quickly expressed his gratitude, "Thank you for sparing my life, sir! Thank you!"    

Xiaomo left first, and the cultivator hurried after her, afraid Jiang Fann might change his mind.    

In the courtyard, only Jiang Fann and two others remained. Jiang Fann looked at Tao Zhen and said, "Senior Tao, could you please send a message to the Nine Desolations Palace and ask Senior Mo to come here?"    

Tao Zhen nodded, "I'll take care of it."    

Jiang Fann then turned to Mo Jiuyou, who was attentively sensing the spiritual energy around them, his eyes lifted to the lush canopy of the Heaven Supporting Divine Wood, clearly in a good mood.    

"Thank you for your cooperation, Senior. Otherwise, that guy would have been a real problem."    

"Everything is for the peace of this realm. I wouldn’t refuse, especially since I owe you a favor."    

"I've sent someone to invite the seniors from the Nine Desolations Palace to come and take you back. Once you’ve handled things on your end, you’re always welcome to return. You’ve seen the Divine Wood; staying near it will greatly aid your recovery. I won’t be staying at the Heaven Pavilion forever."    

Mo Jiu You nodded and then expressed a desire to visit the back mountain with Jiang Fann to see the divine tree. Jiang Fann agreed without hesitation, leading him away from the Jiang family home toward the direction of the tree.    

Upon reaching the back mountain, Mo Jiu You gazed at the vibrant divine tree and spoke directly, "Lord Shen Mu, do you remember me?"    

The tree transformed, revealing its spiritual form, and began to scrutinize Mo Jiu You.    

"Your aura seems familiar, but unfortunately, I've lost many memories and can't recall your identity."    

"It's me, Mo Jiu You!"