Chapter 127: Chapter 127: The Request of the Sage of Medicine

"According to the book, Brother Chen’s injury within his Dantian requires a type of Spiritual Medicine called ’Rejuvenation Grass.’ It must be directly placed into a pot for dry frying, and fried until both sides are golden brown..."

Mu Xiao couldn’t help but interject from the side, "Are you frying eggs here, with both sides golden brown?"

Lin Rui shrank his neck and said, "Sister Mu, that’s what the book says. Whether to fry it or not in the end is still up to Brother Chen!"

Mu Xiao rolled her eyes, stood with her hands on her hips, and said with her eyebrows fiercely furrowed, "Lu Chen, don’t listen to Xiao Lin’s nonsense. I bet he’s not skilled enough in his studies. Leaving it to the Elder Pharmacist... it’s like a blind cat running into a dead mouse!"

"Miss Mu," as they were talking about the Elder Pharmacist, his voice sounded from outside. He walked toward them with a stagger, saying, "Swallowing Rejuvenation Grass raw indeed has the property of repairing the Dantian. However, frying it until both sides are golden brown seems like it can remove the herb’s cold properties."

The Elder Pharmacist was a cultivator within Heavenly Book Academy who had the most extensive knowledge of Spiritual Medicine.

This was also thanks to the "Spiritual Medicine Identification" text he had obtained before.

But after he had fully mastered it, he passed the book on to Zhao Chang.

However, after a series of events, it ended up in Lu Chen’s hands.

Mu Xiao was startled, then turned to ask, "Elder Pharmacist, is what this kid said true?"

"Whether it’s true or false, I can’t be completely certain. But from what I’ve learned, it seems feasible," the Elder Pharmacist responded without fully committing and, after taking a deep look at Lin Rui, shifted his gaze toward Lu Chen. "I didn’t expect that you could really kill the headmaster."

Lu Chen gave a wry smile, "I didn’t expect that I would almost die at the hands of Li Mingru! Now, what are your plans?"

The Elder Pharmacist let out a hearty laugh, half turned his body, and surveyed the valley.

Even though he could see nothing.

"This is a good place; I want to stay here. As for Heavenly Book Academy... even if I could go back and take over as headmaster, I wouldn’t want to!"

"Won’t there be trouble?"

Lu Chen furrowed his brow, not so much worried about the Elder Pharmacist but rather concerned that this might draw people to the valley!

"There won’t be," the Elder Pharmacist confidently said with a lift of his brow. "The headmaster, Li Mingru, and my disappearance from the academy probably have Xu Zhengde more than happy!"

"You mean... Xu Zhengde would seize the headmaster’s position and wouldn’t bother looking for you?"

Lu Chen inwardly shook his head. The Heavenly Book Academy, the cultivation holy land for the young Martial Artists of the great Qin Dynasty, turned out to be a place harboring filth!

"Exactly," the Elder Pharmacist continued, "Wu Chiren died at your hands, barring his chances at earning rewards from the Immortal Sect! But if he gets the position of headmaster, no matter whose student gets chosen by the Immortal Sect, he’ll benefit greatly! So, do you think he would want me back?"

"He wouldn’t want you back."

Having understood the purposes of these Soul Refinement Realm cultivators staying at the Heavenly Book Academy, Lu Chen naturally comprehended the situation.

"Elder Pharmacist, tell me, what do you want to stay here for?" Lu Chen asked.

Mu Xiao was actually quite reluctant at heart.

"Miss Mu," the Elder Pharmacist sighed, saying, "Don’t worry. Since I’ve left the Heavenly Book Academy, I’m determined to cultivate Spiritual Medicine. I’m sure there’s no better place in the entire Tianyuan than here!"

"Cultivate Spiritual Medicine?"

This left both Lu Chen and Mu Xiao stunned.

They hadn’t expected that to be the reason.

"Yes, cultivate Spiritual Medicine," the Elder Pharmacist said with a smile. "To be precise, nurture Spiritual Medicine! If Spiritual Medicine can aid you, or perhaps these youngsters, your cultivation could progress significantly. In fact, for years I have been researching the difference between Yuan power and Spiritual Power! The reasons and differences can’t be explained in a short time. Miss Mu, if you don’t want me to stay, you’re free to knock me out and send me away. I won’t speak of this valley’s location to anyone."

After speaking, he looked at Lu Chen and continued, "He can testify. If I have nowhere else to go, I will return to Ten Thousand Demon Mountain!"

Mu Xiao looked at Lu Chen, clearly leaving the decision up to him.

Lu Chen pondered for a moment, then nodded.

Ever since the Elder Pharmacist had taken a hit from Li Mingru for him, it had been evident that the Elder Pharmacist had no intention of harming him.

Plus, the reasons now given were plausible and reasonable.

After all, he was just at the Soul Refinement Realm and in need of navigating the dark paths within Tianyuan just like anyone else.

Unless he planned to eliminate all the youngsters and Mu Xiao in order to achieve something.

But that was simply impossible.

"Since Lu Chen has agreed, then you can stay. However..."

"I understand," the Elder Pharmacist chuckled, turned, and walked towards the entrance. "The valley is large. I’ll just find a corner for myself. Unless there’s something important, I won’t disturb you."

With that, he turned and left, his luminescent back disappearing into the darkness.

"Brother Chen, what about me?"

Lin Rui pointed to himself.

In fact, all the youngsters already knew Lu Chen’s real name, but they had gotten used to calling him Brother Chen.

"You can stay here and check my pulse when there’s nothing else," Lu Chen said with a smile, patting his shoulder, and then turned to Mu Xiao, "Sister Mu, I should go look for Spiritual Medicine."

Mu Xiao frowned, "Rejuvenation Grass?"

"Yes," Lu Chen nodded, "Rejuvenation Grass. I need to recover as soon as possible!"

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