220: Ultimately exposed

The earth-shattering question from the Xuantian Turtle Old Ancestor was like a clap of thunder from the Nine Heavens, exploding silently within the quiet Xuantian Valley.

"Little girl... you possess the long-lost 'Myriad Medicine Body' that only exists in the legends of the ancient Medicine God, don't you?"

Xiao Chun's body shook violently, her face instantly turning pale as her arms instinctively tightened around the Reddish-brown Small Beast.

Qin Feng's heart also sank. Almost as soon as the words were spoken, he took a half-step forward, partially shielding Xiao Chun. He cupped his hands with forced composure, attempting a final negotiation: "Old Ancestor, please be discerning. My companion's Physique is merely a bit special, with an affinity for plants. Perhaps..."

"Little fellow, no need to be in a hurry to deny it." The Xuantian Turtle's aged consciousness directly interrupted Qin Feng, its tone peaceful yet carrying a clarity that saw through everything. Those two deep glimmers of light seemed to pierce the Soul, landing on Xiao Chun. "Though I am old and dim-sighted after sleeping for ten thousand years, I still recognize the most primal Origin aura of this world."

It paused, a ripple of distant recollection surfacing in its consciousness, as if it were flipping through a scroll of memories sealed for countless ages.

"A thousand years ago, when I was but a small turtle whose intelligence had just dawned and whose shell was not yet hard, I was fortunate enough... to sense the same aura fluctuations from afar. That unique Dao rhyme, as vast as a sea of stars and as pure as a newborn, capable of resonating with the vitality of all things... is exactly the same as the Origin aura that leaked out for a moment when this little girl just had her Breakthrough to the Martial King Realm."

Its consciousness became even deeper, carrying the vicissitudes of having witnessed legends.

"That person later became the world-recognized peak of the Medicine Dao—the 'Medicine God'. He, too, possessed the Myriad Medicine Body."

These words were like a second clap of thunder!

All of Qin Feng's prepared excuses were stifled, leaving only shock in his heart. The Medicine God from a thousand years ago! Also a Myriad Medicine Body! The Xuantian Turtle had confirmed Xiao Chun's Physique with absolute certainty through aura resonance! Before this living fossil who had personally felt the Medicine God's aura, any disguise was pale and powerless.

Valley Masters Li Changqing and Sikong Ye were even more shocked than Qin Feng and Xiao Chun!

"Myriad Medicine Body... the same Physique as the Medicine God?!" Li Changqing cried out in shock, his voice slightly out of tune. As the head of the Medicine King Valley, he had read countless ancient texts and secrets of the Medicine Dao, so he naturally knew what the name 'Medicine God' meant—it was a supreme legend, an existence bordering on myth! And this little girl he had watched grow up actually possessed the same Physique as the Medicine God?

Sikong Ye sucked in a breath of cold air, his surrounding aura fluctuating uncontrollably. He said in horror, "How... how is this possible?! Such a supreme medicine body from the legends actually... actually exists in this world? And it's right here in my Medicine King Valley?!"

This matter was far too significant, exceeding even their initial imaginations! The Myriad Medicine Body itself was already world-shaking, but if it was linked to the ancient Medicine God, the implications and potential turmoil were simply immeasurable!

"Swish!" "Buzz!"

Without any hesitation, extreme shock was followed by an intense sense of vigilance and responsibility. Li Changqing and Sikong Ye shouted low at the same time, and their Late Stage Martial Emperor cultivation exploded without reservation! Both of them waved their hands rapidly, and streaks of pure True Qi and Soul Power, mixed with their partial authority over the Medicine King Valley's Mountain-protecting Array, turned into countless brilliant and extremely complex Restriction runes, shooting out like flower petals scattered by a celestial maiden!

These runes were not for attack; instead, they moved at top speed to construct layers of barriers as solid as iron walls within the already isolated world of Xuantian Valley! They blocked prying eyes, prevented divination, shielded transmissions, and even twisted the heavenly secrets! Layer after layer of light screens rose, merged, and solidified, completely sealing off all conversations and auras occurring here, ensuring there was no possibility of leakage. The light flickered intensely, and the space emitted a faint buzz under the strain. It lasted for a full dozen breaths until the two Valley Masters were faintly sweating, only then barely completing it.

After finishing all this, Li Changqing and Sikong Ye finally caught their breath, but the way they looked at Xiao Chun had completely changed. They were no longer looking at a Junior Disciple, but at a living, walking legend, a "miracle" that could link to the glory of the ancient Medicine God and lead the future of the Medicine Dao, and also a "Treasure Trove" that contained endless risks and required their full strength to protect.

Many doubts that had previously lingered in their minds were suddenly cleared up.

Why was she able to cure General Long Teng's severe illness?

Why was she able to neutralize the strange Shamanic Poison of the Border Army?

Why could her Breakthrough trigger anomalies in the valley's plants, with vitality surging like spring?

Why would even the Xuantian Turtle Old Ancestor, who was in deep sleep attempting to reach a higher Realm, wake up early because of her?

Everything now had an answer.

Li Changqing let out a long, deep breath from the depths of his lungs, as if to exhale all the shock, wild joy, anxiety, and heavy pressure. He exchanged a look with Sikong Ye; both saw a tidal wave of emotions in each other's eyes, along with a resolution that needed no words.

"Myriad Medicine Body... the same Origin as the Medicine God..." Li Changqing's voice trembled slightly, with excitement and awe. "No wonder... no wonder the Old Ancestor woke up early. The appearance of such a Physique means..." His gaze turned once more toward the massive shadow in the center of the deep pool, his tone becoming extremely solemn.

Sikong Ye took over, his voice as heavy as iron. "It means that this era... might witness the birth of another 'Medicine God'." A complex light flickered in his eyes, showing longing for the legend, anticipation for the future, and even deeper vigilance and responsibility. "The last time a Medicine God descended and created a golden age for the Medicine Dao was a thousand years ago. To think that our generation would be so fortunate..."

They didn't say more, but the weight of history and the responsibility on their shoulders pressed heavily on their hearts.

The Xuantian Turtle's consciousness rang out gently once more, pulling everyone's thoughts back to reality:

"Little girl."

With Qin Feng's silent encouragement, Xiao Chun tried her best to calm her racing heart. She looked up to meet those deep eyes and softly replied, "This Junior is here."

"I did not expose this matter to trouble you. In truth, I have a request. Perhaps... in all the world, only your Myriad Medicine Body has a slim chance of resolving it." The Xuantian Turtle's consciousness was honest and peaceful. "Within my body, there is a 'hidden injury' left over from an ancient calamity. Time cannot erase it; instead, it is like a maggot in the bone, slowly eroding my Origin. Ordinary Medicinal Pills and Cultivation Techniques cannot reach it and would instead be harmed by it."

It paused slightly, as if sensing the existence of that scar, a trace of faint exhaustion flowing through its consciousness:

"The trace of Myriad Medicine Origin aura that leaked out during your Breakthrough just now caused this dormant hidden injury to produce an unprecedentedly weak 'resonance' and 'craving'. I think your Origin power, which contains the vitality of creation, might be able to penetrate this wound, soothe it, and even... attempt to repair it."

Its tone became solemn, carrying a promise belonging to an ancient Sacred Beast:

"Are you willing to help me try? Regardless of the final result, I will not let you waste your mental effort and Origin for nothing. Cultivation Techniques, secret treasures, a promise of protection... anything within my power can be given as a reward."

After hearing this, Xiao Chun didn't look at the two Valley Masters who were still processing the world-shaking information. Instead, she looked at Qin Feng again. Qin Feng's eyes were calm, and he gave her a slight nod. This matter indeed carried great risks and opportunities, but the Xuantian Turtle's attitude was sincere, and the treatment process itself might be a rare training and Opportunity for Xiao Chun to master her Myriad Medicine Body. More importantly, gaining the friendship and promise of this ultimate guardian of the Medicine King Valley was of immeasurable value.

Having received Qin Feng's affirmation, Xiao Chun took a deep breath, her eyes becoming firm. Facing the direction of the deep pool, she answered seriously and clearly:

"Old Ancestor, this Junior is willing to try."

There were no grand words, only a simple promise.

A clear ripple of relief and gratification came from the Xuantian Turtle's consciousness.

"Good, good." Its aged consciousness seemed to lighten slightly. "There is no rush. Prepare yourself and stabilize your Martial King Realm, then come back in seven days.

Li Changqing, Sikong Ye."

"Your Disciples are here!" The two Valley Masters immediately bowed.

"Everything that has happened here is to be classified as the highest secret of the valley. You two must devote all resources to help her grow steadily and, more importantly, carefully protect her safety without fail."

"Your Disciples obey! We will do our utmost!" Li Changqing and Sikong Ye responded solemnly, their expressions extremely grave.

The Xuantian Turtle's consciousness finally swept over Qin Feng, pausing slightly on the Reddish-brown Small Beast whose aura he had carefully concealed, but it said nothing more and slowly faded into silence.

"That will be all for today... you may leave."

The faint light gradually faded, and the vast pressure was completely withdrawn.

Xuantian Valley returned to tranquility, but in everyone's hearts, a wave that was destined not to subside had already been stirred.