Free Web NovelChapter 663: Chapter 662: Crisis at Medicine King Valley!
Lin Xuan followed Luo Yang into the valley. Upon entering, he immediately sensed an astonishing level of Spiritual Power. He looked around and saw that the place was full of Spirit Medicines; there were even many precious ones growing by the roadside.
So this is Medicine King Valley... truly remarkable. No wonder countless people kneel and beg for their medicines. The Spirit Medicines cultivated here are of an incredibly high grade.
The valley was vast. The further they went, the higher the grade of the Spirit Medicines became, and the rarer their varieties.
In a medicinal garden up ahead, quite a few people were bustling about. Among them was an elder, who stood quietly in the garden. Though he appeared aged, his hair was jet-black and his face was free of wrinkles. His eyes shone with vitality.
When Lin Xuan saw him, he was astonished. I can sense an exceptionally strong life force from this person.
"This is the power of the wood element," the big black dog said. "This kind of power is exceptionally good for helping plants grow."
Lin Xuan had a sudden realization. So that’s why! No wonder the Spirit Medicines of Medicine King Valley grow so well. They must possess some extraordinary methods.
"Master, someone requests an audience." Luo Yang approached the black-haired elder and bowed. This elder was none other than the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley.
Hearing Luo Yang’s words, the Valley Master frowned in displeasure. "Don’t you know the situation our Medicine King Valley is in right now? Why are you still bringing people here? Tell him to leave at once."
"Master, please calm your anger," Luo Yang hastily explained. "This is no ordinary person. He came with half of the Medicine King Ancient Jade."
What? Upon hearing this, the Valley Master spun around, his face a mask of shock.
The Medicine King Ancient Jade! Could Li Yunfeng be here?
He turned to look and saw a young man standing behind them. The man appeared to be under twenty years old and was exceptionally handsome, but the Valley Master didn’t recognize him. This isn’t Li Yunfeng.
"Who are you?" the Valley Master asked.
Lin Xuan cupped his fist in salute. "I am Lin Xuan, a disciple of the Heavenly Dao Sacred Institute. Greetings, Valley Master."
"You’re also a disciple of the Sacred Institute," the Valley Master said in surprise. "What is your relationship with Li Yunfeng?"
Lin Xuan replied, "Li Yunfeng is my senior brother. He was the one who gave me this Jade Pendant."
As he spoke, Lin Xuan took out the half-piece of the ancient Jade Pendant. The Valley Master recognized it at a glance; it was indeed the Medicine King Ancient Jade. He took it and fitted it together with the half he carried on his person, forming a complete pendant.
"I can’t believe Li Yunfeng would give you his half of the Medicine King Ancient Jade," the Valley Master exclaimed in astonishment. "Truly incredible.
"I once said that no matter who it was, as long as they came with the Medicine King Ancient Jade, I would grant them one request.
"Now that you are here, make your request. What is it that you want?"
Hearing this, Lin Xuan felt a surge of excitement. He had never imagined things would go so smoothly. He quickly stated, "I want a Seven-Star Dragon Willow Fruit."
"Alright." The Medicine King Valley Master nodded, agreeing without hesitation. He then personally led Lin Xuan to retrieve the Seven-Star Dragon Willow Fruit.
They arrived at another medicinal garden, this one exceptionally tranquil. In the garden grew only a single Spirit Medicine—a small tree whose leaves twinkled with a mysterious light, like stars. Two fruits hung from its branches. These were the Seven-Star Dragon Willow Fruits.
"Young Master Lin, please wait outside the garden. I will retrieve the fruit for you."
The Medicine King Valley Master entered the garden, picked one Seven-Star Dragon Willow Fruit, and came back out to hand it to Lin Xuan.
Upon receiving it, Lin Xuan was overjoyed. He could feel the powerful Dragon Dao Power contained within the fruit. After eating this, my Myriad Dragon Body will grow even stronger. Wonderful!
He was ecstatic.
Just then, the Valley Master said, "Young Master Lin, I have other matters to attend to, so I cannot accompany you any further. I’ll have my disciple Luo Yang escort you out."
With that, the Valley Master departed in a hurry. Lin Xuan carefully stowed away the Seven-Star Dragon Willow Fruit before turning to Luo Yang. "Has something happened in Medicine King Valley? I noticed the Valley Master didn’t look well. And on our way here, the entire valley seemed to be on edge."
Luo Yang hesitated, looking as if he wanted to speak, but in the end, he just let out a heavy sigh. "A major incident has indeed occurred in Medicine King Valley. But I’m sorry, Young Master Lin, I cannot tell you about it."
So something major really has happened! No wonder Medicine King Valley hasn’t been receiving outsiders recently. Since the other party wouldn’t elaborate, Lin Xuan couldn’t press the matter and prepared to leave.
But at that moment, the big black dog’s voice echoed in his mind. "Kid, I know what’s going on. There’s a problem with the spirit vein beneath Medicine King Valley. I haven’t investigated it closely, but I can sense that it’s a Yin Vein. This Yin Vein is about to erupt, and it will destroy Medicine King Valley."
Lin Xuan was utterly shocked. Is Medicine King Valley going to be destroyed? No wonder the Valley Master is so worried! This is a serious matter indeed. But what does this have to do with me? I already have the Dragon Willow Fruit, and I can’t get any of the other Spirit Medicines anyway.
"Not necessarily," the big black dog said. "You can save Medicine King Valley. If you do, they’ll owe you another favor. That way, you can get the second Seven-Star Dragon Willow Fruit. When that happens, your Myriad Dragon Body can be enhanced a second time."
Lin Xuan’s eyes widened. What? I can save Medicine King Valley? Is that for real?
Although Lin Xuan thought he was mighty, a peerless genius, Medicine King Valley was an existence that countless families and sects looked up to. Even a Holy Land had to show them some respect. How can I solve a problem that even the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley can’t?
"You actually can solve it," the big black dog stated. "To restrain a Yin Vein, you need an Anomalous Fire. And you happen to have one. Therefore, you can suppress the Yin Vein and save Medicine King Valley."
Lin Xuan was incredibly shocked. What? An Anomalous Fire can solve it?
His heart began to pound with excitement. If he really saved Medicine King Valley, it would be a tremendous favor. He could definitely get the second Seven-Star Dragon Willow Fruit, and maybe even other Treasures. The thought thrilled him.
"Young Master Lin, don’t just stand there in a daze," Luo Yang said beside him. "Let me escort you out."
Lin Xuan snapped back to reality and looked at Luo Yang. "If I’m not mistaken, there’s a problem with the ground beneath your valley, isn’t there? A problem that could destroy Medicine King Valley."
Luo Yang was startled. His eyes went wide as saucers as he stared fixedly at Lin Xuan. "Who told you that?" he exclaimed.
Lin Xuan shrugged. "I figured it out myself."
Luo Yang gasped. He never expected Lin Xuan’s insight to be so sharp that he could see through Medicine King Valley’s crisis. He then gave a bitter smile. "Since you’ve figured it out, I won’t hide it from you. Our Medicine King Valley has indeed encountered a crisis. This Divine Mist Mountain is very peculiar. The terrain and spirit veins it has formed are perfect for cultivating Spirit Medicines, but there’s a danger. The mist here can fuse with the spirit veins, forming Yin Veins.
"The power of the Yin Vein is growing stronger and will eventually erupt, causing the spirit veins to wither. Our Spirit Medicines in the valley are already under threat. Last time, they were on the verge of withering away. We were lucky that Li Yunfeng arrived just in time. He possessed an Anomalous Fire and helped us resolve that crisis, which is why we owe him a favor."
Lin Xuan finally understood. Oh, so that’s how it is. That’s how Li Yunfeng earned his favor. He grew even more excited. Li Yunfeng saved them once and earned a favor. If I save Medicine King Valley, I can definitely earn one too!
One thing still puzzled him. "Why didn’t you ask Li Yunfeng for help again this time?"
Luo Yang smiled wryly. "Li Yunfeng does have an Anomalous Fire, but it’s the Beiming Fire, which is also of the yin attribute. Last time, he used his Anomalous Fire to absorb a portion of the Yin Vein’s power for us, which was equivalent to delaying its eruption. But this method cannot be used repeatedly. Given Li Yunfeng’s cultivation and the control he has over his Anomalous Fire, it was already incredibly difficult for him to help us just that once. He can’t absorb any more in the short term.
"I heard the Valley Master say that unless we can find another Anomalous Fire, we won’t be able to suppress the Yin Vein. But where could we possibly find another one? After all, Anomalous Fires are things of legend. Finding even one is next to impossible. Meeting Li Yunfeng last time was already a stroke of incredible fortune."
After hearing this, Lin Xuan smiled. "No need to worry. I can save Medicine King Valley."
Luo Yang was stunned. "You’ll save us? How? Don’t tell me you have an Anomalous Fire? Stop joking!"
