Chapter 166: Chapter 166: The Martial Artist of Heavenly Book Academy

"Senior Sister, what’s happened to you?"

The Ninth Disciple hurried to meet her, aware that the place from which she had come was already extremely strange. Now, seeing Liu Ruyan not only severely injured but also with an amputated arm, it was clear that this was no treasure ground.

It was a deadly ground!

"First... first save me!"

Liu Ruyan was breathing in short gasps, exhaling more than she was taking in.

If she hadn’t been a Qi Cultivator in the late stages, with her Qi Sea nearly solidifying into a Dao Platform, she probably would have been burnt to death by Lu Chen’s Spiritual Liquid Fire on the spot!

Compared to life, what was one arm?

"Yes, Senior Sister!"

The Ninth Disciple shakily took out a pill from her storage bag and placed it into Liu Ruyan’s mouth.

The pure medicinal power quickly dissolved, gently nurturing Liu Ruyan’s nine wounded meridians and her body and skin.

After catching her breath, Liu Ruyan sat down on the spot, crossed her legs, and began to refine the medicinal power.

This pill was incredibly extraordinary, while not a reviver of the dead or mender of white bones, it could nonetheless save the life of a Qi Cultivator!

Upon leaving the Xuanji Sect, each of them had only received one, to be used in an emergency!

"Senior Sister, I’ll protect you!"

The Ninth Disciple also stood up voluntarily, vigilantly watching their surroundings.

This place was barren land, without a blade of grass, all solid soil, yet dust-free.

It was very odd.

...

"Whew, that’s about it!"

Lu Chen stood up from the midst of the fire marsh.

The jade bottle was still not full.

However, the spiritual liquid in the several connected fire marshes had already run low.

"I can’t absorb any more, if it isn’t enough, when will I have time to search for Xiao Hei?"

With no concern for his internal injuries anymore, Lu Chen naturally cast aside any thoughts of treasure hunting or collecting spiritual medicine.

Since the Spiritual Liquid Fire could harm Liu Ruyan, he now had enough self-preservation strength for so-called forbidden grounds.

The spiritual power in his body could be freely transformed, which was equivalent to the absence of the dangers inherent to forbidden grounds.

As for dangers posed by other people, he was not afraid.

Lu Chen thought for a moment, put his spear into his storage bag, but kept hold of the flying sword in his hand.

The jade bottle was then tucked into his bosom.

But just as he was climbing out from the fire marsh, a figure suddenly appeared behind him—a Martial Artist!

His gaze sharpened, and he quickly looked over, startled for a moment.

A Martial Artist of the Visceral Refinement Realm.

"I’ve come across a senior!"

This Martial Artist wore the garb of the Heavenly Book Academy and had some discernment. Feeling the extraordinary aura emanating from Lu Chen and sensing an elusive flow of spiritual power, he realized he had encountered a Qi Cultivator.

However, afraid that calling him an Immortal Master would lead to trouble, he pretended not to recognize Lu Chen and instead addressed him as a senior.

Lu Chen understood. Martial Artists who entered from outside the forbidden grounds could appear anywhere at random.

Yet, he wanted to verify something, "Have you just entered these forbidden grounds?"

"Indeed, senior. I saw a column of light in the Tianyuan and followed it here. I found a light gate and entered, only to find myself here, disturbing the senior’s cultivation!"

Against a Qi Cultivator, the Martial Artist dared not be careless.

Lu Chen nodded slightly and said, "You didn’t disturb me, but indeed gave me quite a scare."

The Martial Artist showed a look of fear and repeatedly kowtowed on the solid soil, causing the spiritual liquid in the fire marsh to sway.

"There’s no need to be so cautious," Lu Chen said with a light laugh. "I was just about to leave, are you a warrior of the Heavenly Book Academy?"

"That’s correct, senior!"

"Heavenly Book Academy is quite good," Lu Chen said, feigning profundity, "I’ve heard the academy has had some issues lately, do you know anything about it?"

After finishing, he let the Martial Artist stand up and follow him.

As the Martial Artist walked, he recounted the recent events at the Heavenly Book Academy.

Learning that Xu Zhengde had become the dean didn’t surprise Lu Chen, he had been casually gathering related information.

When he heard that a Qi Cultivator had stayed at the Heavenly Book Academy, his eyes sharply narrowed.

Since becoming close with the Old Medicine Sage, Lu Chen had also come to understand the significance of the Heavenly Book Academy.

It was actually born from the private desires of some Martial Artists.

Nevertheless, the fact that the teachers at the academy were able to connect with some Immortal Sects and exchange cultivation resources through exceptionally talented students showed that none of those teachers were to be trifled with!

Lu Chen said indistinctly, "Then, do you know which Immortal Sect that Immortal Master is from?"

"To answer the senior, I think I heard Dean Xu mention something about the Taihao Sect?"

"Taihao Sect?"

Lu Chen pondered for a moment; it seemed like the Old Medicine Sage had not mentioned...

That name for this sect!

Was it possible that the Old Medicine Sage had deceived him?

Or maybe the Old Medicine Sage himself had been deceived?

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