119: Chapter 119 Head-to-Head

"How is it?"

The old man stared at Lin Fan, a hint of expectation in his aged eyes.

Although he didn't quite believe that a little fellow with only a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation could save anyone, but... what if?

Lin Fan withdrew his finger and said solemnly, "Although her condition is severe, I already have a way to radically cure her Innate Fetal Poison. For now, I can refine a specific Medicinal Pill for her that can suppress the cold poison in her body..."

"Your so-called method is nothing more than an attempt to fool people."

Right then.

Ji Taichang suddenly spoke, staring at him with a half-smile on his face.

"Lin Fan, born into a branch of the Lin family in the Great Wu Dynasty, at the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Stage, and a disciple of Li Senyue, a Grade Four Alchemist from Medicine King Valley. Neither your attainments in the Dao of Alchemy nor your sect's backing are nearly enough to treat the two of them."

Ji Taichang saw through Lin Fan's plan at a glance; he wanted to win over this Soul Transformation Stage powerhouse as an ally.

This was also Ji Taichang's plan, so how could he let him succeed?

Ji Taichang directly exposed Lin Fan's background, causing his expression to change slightly.

Because everything Ji Taichang said was the truth, he couldn't refute it.

Lin Fan's greatest secret was Yun Qiyao, and she could not possibly expose her existence!

"I indeed have a way to save the two of them."

Lin Fan spoke in a low voice, forced to transmit his voice to the old man to explain the treatment method, including the Medicinal Pills to be used and the strategy for the healing process.

Hearing this, a look of surprise appeared in the old man's eyes.

He hadn't expected that Lin Fan, with only a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation, would have such astonishing attainments in the Dao of Alchemy!

But after some thought, the old man shook his head. "Your reasoning is sound, but your cultivation is insufficient, and you lack the corresponding pill resources. Having the technique is useless without them. The Medicinal Pills you mentioned are too rare and precious; even I have no way of obtaining them. What can you do?"

A confident look appeared on Lin Fan's face. "Since I've proposed this method, I can naturally obtain those Medicinal Pills. It will just take some time."

"I can refine Medicinal Pills for you to temporarily suppress your internal injuries. Once I've gathered the Spirit Medicines, I can solve your ailments once and for all!"

"This will take no more than three years at most!"

As soon as these words were spoken.

The old man couldn't help but feel a bit swayed.

His injuries had lasted for decades; waiting another three years was acceptable.

Should he trust Lin Fan this once?

"Words alone are no proof. You say three years, so it's three years?"

Ji Taichang chuckled. "Besides, it's just a minor ailment. I can treat it right now. Why wait three years?"

Having said that.

Without waiting for the old man to refuse, Ji Taichang strode forward. He circulated a special technique recorded in the Fire Cloud Pill Scripture and flicked his fingers repeatedly, sending golden needles piercing into the little girl's Acupoints like lightning.

His hands formed seals. Green spiritual energy, rich with life force, swirled between the fingers of his left hand, while his right hand was shrouded in a dark, cold aura. Two completely different powers were perfectly controlled by him!

Ji Taichang's hands repeatedly tapped the positions of the little girl's Meridians and Acupoints, using a special technique to send streaks of spiritual energy into her body.

"Controlling two types of Pill Vein Power simultaneously... this is one of the signature techniques of a Grade Five Alchemist!"

"A Grade Five Alchemist at the fifth level of the Nascent Soul Stage... How could such a Prodigy appear in a small place like the Great Wu Dynasty?"

"Could he also be from beyond the Ten Million Mountains?"

"Lin Fan's" pupils contracted slightly in surprise.

With Yun Qiyao's discernment, she could naturally see that Ji Taichang's attainments in the Dao of Alchemy must have reached Grade Five!

Furthermore, the techniques Ji Taichang used were unheard of to her, appearing as if they were specifically researched to counter the Demonic Techniques of the Black Thorn Cult.

As Ji Taichang continued his actions, the golden needles vibrated violently, and wisps of black gas began to drift out from them.

The little girl's face, which had been as pale as paper, gradually regained some color.

"He... can actually expel the Innate Fetal Poison?!"

The old man's eyes widened, filled with both shock and joy!

Seeing the little girl's previously weak life force gradually grow stronger, he couldn't help but shed tears of joy!

"Good... Good, good, good!!"

The old man's body trembled slightly with excitement.

The little girl's illness had been a weight on his heart for many years. He had visited famous doctors everywhere but could find no cure; now, he finally saw hope!

"What on earth is this guy's background?"

"He seems to have quite a bit of research on the Demonic Techniques of the Black Thorn Cult?"

Even Lan Huaying couldn't help but steal a few more glances at Ji Taichang, her beautiful eyes filled with amazement.

She knew clearly how sinister and ruthless the Demonic Techniques of the Black Thorn Cult were. Reasonably, even a Grade Five Alchemist should have been helpless against them, yet Ji Taichang appeared to handle it with ease!

After feeding the little girl a few Medicinal Pills, Ji Taichang formed a hand seal and retracted the golden needles.

"Grandpa, I... I'm not in pain anymore. My whole body feels warm. I've never felt this light..."

"Thank you, Big Brother, for treating me!!"

The little girl jumped for joy on the spot, her voice trembling slightly as she gave Ji Taichang a deep bow!

Lin Fan said in a low voice, "Senior Ji's technique is decent, but you have only removed the Innate Fetal Poison from her Meridians. You haven't eradicated the root cause in her heart. In a few months at most, the Innate Fetal Poison will spread again."

"If you want a permanent cure, you still need to use my method..."

Before Lin Fan could finish, he was interrupted by Ji Taichang.

"Since I can remove a portion of the Innate Fetal Poison, I naturally have a way to cure it completely."

"It's just that I left in a hurry and didn't bring any Magical Artifacts or Medicinal Pills. Once we leave this island, the two of you should come with me to the Qingyun Sect, and I will naturally be able to cure you."

Ji Taichang's words sent a jolt through the old man's heart!

Compared to Lin Fan's empty promise, Ji Taichang had already tangibly removed a part of the Innate Fetal Poison, which was clearly more persuasive!

"Are Fellow Daoist's words true?!"

The old man stared intently at Ji Taichang, his tone becoming even more respectful!

"Naturally. However..."

Ji Taichang's tone shifted. "My treatment isn't free. I have one condition."

The old man said solemnly, "Please speak, Fellow Daoist. As long as my granddaughter and I can do it, we will certainly not refuse!"

The corner of Ji Taichang's mouth curled up slightly. "It's simple. After I cure her, I want her to take me as her Revered Master!"

"This little girl has a good Spiritual Root; I like her."

He had already seen that this little girl was everything to the old man.

As long as he took the little girl as his disciple, the old man wouldn't be able to leave.

As soon as Ji Taichang said this, Lin Fan's face darkened instantly.

In fact, this was also his plan; he just hadn't expected to be beaten to it by Ji Taichang!

"Ye Xiyan pays respects to Revered Master!"

Without waiting for the old man to agree, the little girl solemnly performed the ritual of acknowledging a Revered Master towards Ji Taichang!

Seeing this, Lin Fan's pupils contracted even more, and he subconsciously clenched his fists!