Reborn Medicine King

Zhang Qianren was about to speak when he noticed something unusual around him. He glanced to his side and his eyes widened when he saw Old Man Shen Ji.    

"Mas... Master..."    

Old Man Shen Ji said, "Back then, you were in a different life. I'm no longer your master. You've caused a big mess now. Do you realize your mistake?"    

Upon hearing Old Man Shen Ji's words, the clever Zhang Qianren immediately understood. He already knew Old Man Shen Ji's identity, and his appearance now was certainly to protect him. Just moments ago, Zhang was sure he wouldn't wake up again, vividly recalling the terrifying feeling of life slipping away.    

Zhang Qianren used all his strength to kneel before Old Man Shen Ji, showing even more respect than he did to the Venerable Person.    

"I know I was wrong!"    

Jiang Fann said, "If it weren't for the intervention of the realm spirit, you'd be gone by now. We had no prior grievances, yet you insisted on seeing the treasure I obtained from the last celestial palace as a threat to your fortune, coming up with vile schemes against me. You deserved to perish for that. Now, I want you to swear to your realm spirit that you won't target my Heaven Pavilion again. If you want to challenge me, face me directly. I'll take you on myself."    

He exerted an overwhelming aura to suppress Zhang Qianren, who was no longer as composed as before. Zhang could clearly sense Jiang Fann's murderous intent, and seeing how even Old Man Shen Ji was courteous to Jiang, he realized he had no chance of contending with him anymore. Even with so many experts by his side today, he couldn't protect himself.    

Under the watchful eye of Old Man Shen Ji, Zhang Qianren made the decisive choice to compromise for his survival. His future brimmed with endless possibilities, and he was not about to let it end here. As for the treasures taken by Jiang Fann, he could only consider them the price of his life this time.    

Zhang Qianren's vow was sincere, and Jiang Fann was happy to avoid further bloodshed. Old Man Shen Ji had mentioned that Zhang Qianren's fate was tied to the future growth of Nine Desolations, and Jiang Fann hoped for its strength to increase, as it was his homeland after all.    

Just as Old Man Shen Ji was about to leave, Jiang Fann handed a pill to Zhang Qianren. With a wary look, Zhang asked what it was, clearly still cautious of Jiang.    

Jiang glanced at the nearby Venerable Hanxing and then smiled, saying, "Don't worry. Since I've decided to let you go, I won't go back on my word. This will just put you to sleep for ten minutes. If I wanted you dead, I wouldn't have bothered waking you up. There's nothing else to worry about."    

Though he didn't fully grasp Jiang Fann's intentions, Old Man Shen Ji didn't intervene. He had no power to resist, so he took the pill and soon fell unconscious.    

Old Man Shen Ji thanked Jiang Fann before disappearing from sight. As he vanished, everything around them returned to normal.    

Venerable Hanxing sensed something amiss, looking around in confusion. At his level, he could feel the influence of some unseen force.    

Moreover, Zhang Qianren had clearly moved, and for some reason, his defenses had dissipated. Jiang Fann stood not far away, watching him.    

"Jiang Fann, winner takes all. What do you really want?"    

Jiang Fann's response puzzled him; it was a stark contrast to his previous assertiveness.    

"Someone's stepped in to protect him, so I'm not interested in dragging this out. Let's just talk about what you're willing to offer to save your life."    

Hearing this, the Venerable's eyes lit up. Although he didn't know who Jiang Fann was referring to, at least he had a chance to survive. With his skills, he could recover what he lost sooner or later.    

As for Jiang Fann, he had knocked Zhang Qianren unconscious to exploit this opportunity.    

"I don't know what you want!"    

Jiang Fann replied, "I think that protective treasure of yours looks pretty good."    

"You..."    

Jiang Fann interrupted, continuing, "A master at the peak of the Reincarnation Stage—surely you understand the value of life and treasure without me spelling it out? The last guy had to give up two pages of a Divine Spell fragment to leave."    

At this moment, Gu Xie had already dragged the unconscious cultivator over to Jiang Fann. The aura of the Reincarnation Stage made it impossible for the Venerable to resist, and his bloodline power was completely suppressed.    

"I'll give you the treasure, and you let me go!"    

Jiang Fann chuckled, "Of course, I always keep my word."    

Although the Venerable Person was reluctant, he had no other choice. If Gu Xie made a move, his defensive barrier would be as fragile as paper, and he would be easily defeated.    

The jade mirror appeared before him, and he touched the mark on its surface. As soon as the mark was lifted, the mirror suddenly emitted a strong force, attempting to escape upward. Unfortunately, it didn't get far before Gu Xie used his spiritual strength to seize it, finally holding it in his hand. The treasure had a consciousness of its own and clearly didn't want to be controlled again, but its resistance was weak against such a powerful opponent, as it was merely a defensive artifact.    

Seeing the jade mirror captured by Gu Xie, the Venerable Person sighed helplessly. He then turned to Jiang Fann, "Help my apprentice with the antidote first."    

Jiang Fann shook his head, "Antidote? Why should I listen to you?"    

"Didn't you say you'd release them once you got the treasure?"    

Jiang Fann laughed, "The treasure is to buy your life, not enough for two people."    

He glanced at Xing Yan beside him and continued with a smile, "How about this: promise me one thing, and if you can do it, I'll help with the antidote and release the old apothecary as well."    

Hearing this, the Venerable Person couldn't help but feel a bit wary.    

"What do you mean by this? What are you trying to do?"    

Jiang Fann replied, "It's nothing much. From now on, if anyone tries to go against Myriad Clouds Mountain or Heaven Pavilion, I want you to step in and help resolve the trouble. You'll take the lead, and Heaven Palace will renew its alliance with my Heaven Pavilion. There's no risk for you in this, right?"    

The Venerable Person, Hanxing, was clearly surprised by Jiang Fann's proposal. However, it didn't pose any loss to him, and having the backing of Myriad Clouds Mountain wouldn't harm Heaven Palace either. After all, Jiang Fann had powerful allies, which essentially bolstered Heaven Pavilion's strength.    

Still, Hanxing wanted to negotiate some benefits. He said, "You're taking my treasure and want me to fight for you. Shouldn't you offer us some advantages too?"    

Jiang Fann shrugged, "Given the current situation, do you really think you can negotiate with me? I've already made plenty of concessions."    

Knowing he couldn't argue with Jiang Fann, Hanxing eventually agreed, but he had one last question for Jiang Fann.    

"Who intends to protect my disciple? Surely you can answer that?"    

Jiang Fann pointed upwards without concealing anything, "The Realm Spirit!"    

With a snap of Jiang Fann's fingers, the unconscious Zhang Qiannin slowly regained consciousness.    

Jiang Fann had no intention of lingering there any longer. He reminded Hanxing of their agreement, stating he expected to see him at Myriad Clouds Mountain today.    

Later, Gu Xie joined Xian Hu, and they left together.    

That night, back at Myriad Clouds Mountain, Jiang Fann had dinner with his parents, discussing the outside world. He eventually told them he would be leaving for an indefinite period and reassured them not to worry.    

Having witnessed his son's prowess, Jiang Tianhai patted him on the shoulder. "Go out and explore. Come back and visit when you're tired..."    

The next morning, explosive news spread across the Nine Desolations. The Heaven Pavilion and the Celestial Palace had signed an alliance, pledging to face challenges together and never to infringe upon each other. Both were already formidable forces at the peak of the Reincarnation Realm, and this alliance would only make them stronger.    

Jiang Fann returned with a group of powerful individuals at the eighth level of the Reincarnation Realm. They swore allegiance to the Heaven Pavilion, which invigorated its leaders, fueling hopes for future growth.    

Jiang Fann then found Xiao Mo and summoned the old dragon. "Xiao Mo and Mudfish, you will stay in the Nine Desolations to guard Myriad Clouds Mountain. If you reach the Celestial Realm, you can leave to find me."    

The old dragon seemed indifferent, but Xiao Mo was clearly reluctant. "Master, I want to go out and train with you. You’ll surely need my help."    

Gu Xie calmly interjected, "In terms of combat strength, you're already beneath the master. The Nine Desolations are chaotic now, and even with the alliance with the Celestial Palace, Myriad Clouds Mountain lacks a strong guardian. The master doesn't trust outsiders, so you're the best fit to stay. Plus, you're familiar with the cultivators of the Heaven Pavilion. You can train freely, as long as you don't cause trouble, and use the resources here to improve yourself."    

Xiao Mo was visibly surprised upon hearing this, clearly not expecting Jiang Fann's combat skills to have become so formidable. As for Gu Xie's words, she understood them well, and she was already aware of what had transpired earlier. The Heaven Pavilion indeed needed a strong presence to deter outsiders, not relying solely on the Heavenly Palace.    

Jiang Fann looked at Xiao Mo and smiled gently, "As long as you don't cause trouble, once you reach the Celestial Realm, you can find me to break the contract, and I'll restore your freedom."    

Xiao Mo was, of course, delighted to hear this, but she still said, "I am willing to protect you forever!"    

Jiang Fann replied, "I'll be leaving in a few days. There's something I need to take care of. Gu Xie will come with me, but the rest of you don't need to follow."    

He left Myriad Clouds Mountain with Gu Xie, heading straight for the Human Emperor Sect. However, he didn't enter the sect's territory. Instead, he went to a nearby village where the Golden Eye Clan had been living in seclusion ever since the Ancient God Clan returned to the world.    

The Golden Eye Clan's cultivators were quite surprised to see Jiang Fann. They all recognized him, though it had been many years since they last met. Now, sensing Jiang Fann's powerful aura, they were astonished.    

A few of them quickly stepped forward to greet him.    

"Master Jiang Fann, we never expected you to visit us. I thought you might have forgotten about us."    

"No need for formalities. Is Jin Xian here? I need to see him."    

"The chief is inside training. Let me go inform him for you."    

Jiang Fann stayed put, waiting patiently.    

Soon, a figure approached swiftly, having reached the peak of the Mortal Separating Stage. It was Jin Xian, whom Jiang hadn't seen in years.    

Jin Xian greeted him with a bear hug, his face beaming with joy. "Brother Jiang!"    

Jiang Fann chuckled, "Long time no see! Looks like you're close to stepping into the next stage. Your progress is impressive. It's a shame you missed the level-up in the grand world; you'd be even stronger."    

"You, the busy man, rarely show up. You must have something important to discuss, right?"