103: Chapter 103 I won't allow you to talk about your Uncle Ji like that!

Medicine King Valley was a Sect with a very ancient Legacy, said to have endured through several changes of dynasties while remaining standing.

Its Sect territory was not particularly large, nor did it have the magnificent and numerous pavilions and palaces of the Wuya Sect; instead, most were wooden houses built among the mountain forests, shrouded in faint mist, appearing very simple and natural.

The population of Medicine King Valley was not large either; as Ji Taichang spread his Divine Sense, he only sensed a few thousand Cultivators.

Led by a gate-keeping Disciple, Ji Taichang arrived at a beautiful mountain peak deep within Medicine King Valley.

The Spiritual Qi here was dense, the air fresh, and Spirit Medicines could be seen growing everywhere in the mountain forests; it was a place of spiritual beauty.

There was a wooden courtyard on the mountain, where an old man with white hair and beard, possessing a transcendent air, was instructing a youth in Alchemy; they were Divine Physician Elder Li and Lin Fan.

Beside them was a simply dressed, gracefully shaped beautiful woman, quietly watching Lin Fan perform Alchemy, her face filled with a motherly expression.

Divine Physician Elder Li's expression suddenly shifted as his powerful Divine Sense detected Ji Taichang's arrival.

He immediately showed a look of ecstasy and rushed out of the courtyard to welcome him.

"Hahaha... I have been thinking of you day and night, and I have finally looked forward to your visit, Fellow Daoist!"

"Please, come in quickly..."

Divine Physician Elder Li rubbed his hands together, his face full of smiles as he cheerfully invited Ji Taichang into the courtyard.

"Who is he?"

Lin Fan and Nangong Qingya couldn't help but look at Ji Taichang, their eyes filled with wonder and confusion.

As far as they knew, Divine Physician Elder Li was already one of the highest-status Alchemists in the Great Wu Dynasty and held a very high seniority; even top Alchemists like Shao Yangzi would have to call him Senior upon meeting.

Just what kind of powerful expert could receive such respectful and warm treatment from Divine Physician Elder Li?

"Xiao Fan, Miss Nangong, come over quickly and greet Senior Yao Chen, Elder Yao!"

"This is a top Alchemist and a master of the medical path, someone even I feel inferior to... Fellow Daoist Yao Chen, this is my newly accepted Disciple, Lin Fan. Not only does he have the Earth Core Fire Lotus with him, but his talent for Alchemy is also astonishing..."

Divine Physician Elder Li introduced both sides to each other with a chuckle.

Hearing this, Lin Fan hurriedly bowed respectfully to Ji Taichang: "Junior Lin Fan greets Senior Yao."

Nangong Qingya also looked solemn and gave a graceful bow toward Ji Taichang.

Ji Taichang nodded slightly, looked at Divine Physician Elder Li, and said straightforwardly: "If you can gather these medicinal ingredients, I can step in to treat your illness."

He took out a list of medicinal ingredients and handed it to Divine Physician Elder Li.

It included the ingredients needed to treat both Divine Physician Elder Li and Nangong Qingya.

Divine Physician Elder Li took it and looked, his eyes widening as he couldn't help but suck in a cold breath.

"This... *hiss*!!"

Most of the ingredients listed were extremely precious and rare, including over ten types of Rank 4 Spirit Medicines!

If it were just that, it would be fine.

With the foundation and connections of Medicine King Valley, they could still produce them if they gritted their teeth.

But...

There were also two types of Rank 5 Treasure Medicines on the list!

Rank 4 Spirit Medicines corresponded to the Nascent Soul Stage, and Rank 5 Treasure Medicines corresponded to the Soul Transformation Stage!!

Divine Physician Elder Li's hand trembled, and he couldn't help but give a bitter smile: "Fellow Daoist, this... the mystic ice dragon-hanging fruit and astral sand are both Rank 5 Treasure Medicines. Forget Medicine King Valley, they can't even be found in the entire Great Wu Dynasty..."

Ji Taichang shrugged: "You know your own injuries well. Without Rank 5 Treasure Medicines, it's impossible to be cured. If you can provide these treasure medicines, I will treat you. If you can't, I won't force you."

As soon as these words were spoken, Divine Physician Elder Li immediately looked troubled.

If there was a chance to heal the injuries within his body, it was naturally excellent.

No one doesn't value their life.

Especially a top Alchemist like Divine Physician Elder Li, who held a high status in the Great Wu Dynasty and enjoyed various praises and transcendent treatment; he particularly didn't want to die!

Divine Physician Elder Li smiled bitterly: "Fellow Daoist, can we discuss replacing those two Rank 5 Treasure Medicines with other rewards? This matter is truly difficult..."

"No room for negotiation."

Ji Taichang's tone was firm.

The mystic ice dragon-hanging fruit was for treating Divine Physician Elder Li, and the astral sand was for treating Nangong Qingya. Although the conditions were difficult, this was Ji Taichang's bottom line.

After thinking for a moment, Divine Physician Elder Li smiled bitterly: "This... please allow me to discuss this with the others in Medicine King Valley."

"This matter is too significant and requires the combined effort of the entire Medicine King Valley; I cannot make the decision alone."

Although he was the Old Ancestor with the highest seniority and Alchemy attainment in Medicine King Valley.

But the treasure medicines Ji Taichang required were too many, and he would certainly need the support of other high-level experts in Medicine King Valley; otherwise, Divine Physician Elder Li alone would be useless!

"Go then."

Ji Taichang nodded slightly.

After Divine Physician Elder Li left, Ji Taichang's gaze fell upon Nangong Qingya.

"I have been entrusted by Fellow Daoist Ji Aotian to refine some Medicinal Pills for nourishing your essence and strengthening your foundation. They can enhance your physique and compensate for the damage to your Meridians over the years."

Ji Taichang raised his hand, and a jade bottle floated in front of Nangong Qingya.

Hearing this, Nangong Qingya's heart trembled slightly!

"Ji Aotian... he actually invited Senior Yao to refine pills for my sake?"

Even Divine Physician Elder Li was extremely respectful to "Elder Yao," so one could imagine that Ji Aotian must have paid a significant price!

He... is actually so good to me?

Nangong Qingya had been ostracized and oppressed in the Lin family for over a decade. Suddenly, a stranger was so concerned about her, causing a warm current to surge in her heart, feeling somewhat moved.

[Ding! Nangong Qingya's favorability has increased by 5 points. You can obtain 10% of Purple Cloud Sword Sovereign's cultivation/abilities. Please choose.]

[Nangong Qingya's favorability: 30 (There will be a surprise when favorability reaches 100!)]

"Thank you, Senior Yao, and thank you for your concern, Senior Ji Aotian!"

"This humble one is immensely grateful..."

Nangong Qingya took the jade bottle and bowed solemnly to Ji Taichang.

Beside her, Lin Fan's eyes widened upon hearing this, and his face slightly darkened.

That bastard Ji Aotian, not only did he take Sister Yue for himself, but now he's actually targeting my mother??

A scene couldn't help but emerge in Lin Fan's mind: Nangong Qingya nestling shyly in Ji Aotian's arms, and then telling Lin Fan to call Ji Aotian "Daddy"...

At that thought, Lin Fan subconsciously shuddered!

"No way!"

"I absolutely cannot let that kind of thing happen!!"

Lin Fan secretly made up his mind.

Ji Taichang didn't know what Lin Fan was thinking; he turned and left the small courtyard, beginning to wander around Medicine King Valley to see if he could encounter any big clients.

Seeing Ji Taichang leave, Lin Fan immediately said in a low voice: "Mother, Ji Aotian is showing you kindness for no reason. There must be something fishy going on; he definitely has some ulterior motive! Mother, you must be careful of Ji Aotian. I don't think that guy is a good person..."

"Shut up!!"

Before Lin Fan could finish, Nangong Qingya's expression changed, and she shouted sternly: "I won't allow you to speak of your Uncle Ji like that! I want you to apologize to him!!"