Medical Sage

If he still insisted on snatching the small bottle of Snow Spirit Liquid, his hand would probably be left behind along with the bottle the moment he succeeded.

”Hmph!”

At this thought, the assailant snorted coldly. His outstretched palm suddenly morphed into a blade, its sharp edge glinting as a surge of brilliant light erupted. An exceptionally powerful fluctuation gathered and ferociously chopped down toward Chen Fei’s hand. Such a method could only be described as domineering and extraordinary! As the withered, claw-like hand swung down, a shimmering flame materialized around it, dazzlingly bright and pulsing with a threat that made one’s eyes sting. It was clearly the manifestation of a fire-type technique pushed to its absolute limit—a terrifying sight.

”Hmm?”

Sensing the tables turn, Chen Fei’s brow furrowed instantly, and his gaze turned icy. The immense power of the Sword Qi of Sanyang True Fire erupted like a blazing sun, its brilliance scorching and its heat astonishing! The Sword Qi itself was frighteningly sharp, instantly slicing through the air with terrifying force.

CLANG!

CLANK…

The hand wreathed in fiery Sword Qi finally descended, colliding fiercely with the withered, claw-like palm. In that instant, every current of air and wisp of Spiritual Energy seemed to freeze solid, suspended as if time itself had stopped. What followed was the ear-piercing shriek of metal on metal, a mad, horrifying screech as the space around them was instantly covered in vivid red.

BANG!

A powerful shockwave then burst forth, sweeping out in all directions. The bearded shopkeeper was the quickest to react. He spun around and pointed toward a spot behind him. A stream of Spiritual Energy shot out, and in the blink of an eye, a cyan-green light shield enveloped the hall, forming faster than the naked eye could see. As this occurred, Chen Fei and his attacker were both thrown backward at high speed in opposite directions. During this retreat, the powerful aftershocks of the impact finally began to dissipate.

By now, our Young Master Chen had finally gotten a clear look at the shameless scoundrel who had so suddenly tried to steal the Snow Spirit Liquid, revealing his contemptible and ugly appearance. He was an elderly man in blue robes, his hair as white as snow, his face as smooth as Warm Jade, yet his eyes were dark and furious. Bizarrely, his face was without a single wrinkle. From the neck down, however, his body seemed to ”normalize.” His skin was covered in dry wrinkles, age spots, and dead tissue, completely devoid of vitality. It was a sight that made one instinctively frown. Most eye-catching of all were his hands, which resembled withered claws. Flames now licked across those hands, emanating a startlingly high temperature and a heart-palpitating aura.

”Master Yuee?! How… how could it be you?”

Upon finally seeing the assailant’s face, the crowd, especially the bearded shopkeeper and Lin Moxin, had their expressions change drastically, their eyes filling with horror and shock.

”HISS! What? Master Yuee, could it be!?”

”Heavens, why would he personally appear here today?”

...

When Lin Moxin blurted out the name ”Master Yuee,” the customers and attendants on the ground floor of Twin Rain Tower were all stunned. Their heads whipped around, their gazes locking onto the old man. Beads of cold sweat began to form on their foreheads as an irrepressible reverence and admiration shone in their eyes.

This old man in blue was a famously illustrious figure on Canglan Island, and even in the entire north side area of Eagle Gorge. He was a Cave Master Level powerhouse of the Qi Refining Ninth Layer Realm with terrifying strength. But that wasn’t even the most important part. The crucial detail was that this Yuee Jinglou, Master Yuee, was not only a Cave Master Level expert… he was also a Second Level Superior Alchemist!

The one and only Second Level Superior Alchemist whom the Lin Family of Twin Rain Tower retained was this very Master Yuee Jinglou! But now, he…

”Master Yuee, what brings you here in person? May I ask if there is anything you require?” the bearded shopkeeper asked, hurrying over to the old man. He appeared flustered, bowing with sweat already drenching his brow.

Make no mistake, Master Yuee’s status within the Lin Family of Twin Rain Tower was on par with that of the Lin Family’s own patriarch—lofty and exalted. In fact, if not for the deep friendship between their patriarch and Master Yuee, the Lin Family could never have invited such a powerhouse to preside over them based on Twin Rain Tower’s foundation alone. After all, he was a Second Level Superior Alchemist! Furthermore, Master Yuee Jinglou himself was a top-tier expert at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer. A figure of his caliber would be considered a significant individual even in a place like Ghost Wolf City, let alone on a remote backwater like Canglan Island. Therefore, even as the manager of Twin Rain Tower, the shopkeeper wouldn’t dare to show the slightest disrespect or offense. To do so would be to court disaster.

”Hmph!”

Master Yuee merely snorted. He glanced at the blood on his palm, saw it wasn’t his, and dismissed it. He then held out his hand to the bearded shopkeeper and said, ”Give me the Snow Spirit Liquid.”

His tone was flat, yet it carried an overpowering, domineering aura that demanded obedience.

Hearing this, the bearded shopkeeper froze, his face twisting in a difficult expression. Logically, he had already sold the bottle of Snow Spirit Liquid to Chen Fei, but now… However, this internal struggle lasted only a moment. A broad smile spread across his face as he unhesitatingly picked up the small bottle from the tray and respectfully offered it to Yuee Jinglou. ”Master Yuee, here is the Snow Spirit Liquid you requested.”

”Excuse me, wasn’t that Snow Spirit Liquid already sold to me?” a cold voice, tight with suppressed anger, suddenly interjected. It was Young Master Chen Fei. His face was expressionless, but his eyes blazed with fury. Behind his back, his hand continued to drip blood at a steady pace.

His opponent was a genuine Cave Master Level expert of the Qi Refining Ninth Layer. With his current strength, he was obviously no match. He had even been injured despite striking first. Yet, as he spoke, the gazes of everyone present turned strange, filled with ridicule and contempt.

Is this kid out of his mind? Didn’t he hear Master Yuee say he wanted the Snow Spirit Liquid? Who do you think you are? Do you think you’re worthy of competing with Master Yuee for Alchemy Materials!?

Good grief, how hopelessly arrogant does someone have to be to act so foolishly!? Don’t you see that Master Yuee has already graciously overlooked the offense of your sneak attack? How utterly lacking in tact.

”Brother Chen, be quiet! What nonsense are you spouting? Don’t you know this is Master Yuee?” Lin Moxin hastily stepped forward, his expression panicked. He shot Chen Fei warning glances while hurriedly apologizing to Yuee Jinglou, beads of sweat forming on his own forehead. ”I’m sorry, Master Yuee, my friend is visiting Canglan Island for the first time. He must not recognize you…”

Evidently, even with his status in the Lin Family, he did not dare act presumptuously before Master Yuee Jinglou. After all, this was a Cave Master of the Qi Refining Ninth Layer who was also a Second Level Superior Alchemist! What did that even mean? It meant that even a Peak Powerhouse of the Qi Refining Ninth Layer, someone half a step into the Foundation Establishment True Person Realm, would have to treat Master Yuee as an equal. And an expert of that level could do whatever they pleased in the entire Eagle Gorge Area. Didn’t that say it all?

”Moxin?”

Yuee Jinglou glanced at Lin Moxin, only now noticing that the so-called number one genius of the Lin Family’s third generation was present. He gave a slight shake of his head, then turned away, no longer paying him any mind. He tossed out a curt statement, ”Fine. Take him away. Stop causing trouble here.”

With that, he reached for the bottle of Snow Spirit Liquid in the shopkeeper’s hand.

But just then, our Young Master Chen spoke again, his voice chillingly cold. ”Bullying the weak from a position of power, throwing your weight around… so this is what a ’grandmaster’ is all about. I’ve truly seen it all today. Since you want that bottle of Snow Spirit Liquid so badly, what’s the harm in letting you have it? Hmph!”

With a cold snort, he turned and walked away without the slightest hesitation. Although the item had been stolen from him today, he had etched this matter deep into his heart. Our paths will cross again; we’ll see what happens then.

WHOOSH!

His clearly scornful words were like a stone tossed into a calm lake, sending out ripples and causing an uproar.

Is this kid insane? How dare he speak to Master Yuee with such sarcasm? Who the hell do you think you are!?

”Insolent brat! Do you even know how to speak properly?” the bearded shopkeeper roared, glaring at Chen Fei with utter contempt. ”That Snow Spirit Liquid belonged to our Twin Rain Tower in the first place! We’ve decided not to sell it to you, so what of it? Who do you think you are to disrespect Master Yuee?”

”Brother Chen, you…”

Lin Moxin’s expression soured. He felt Chen Fei was being incredibly tactless. What was his status, and what was Master Yuee’s? Did he really have the right to speak to the master like that? It was senseless and a complete overestimation of his own abilities.

Hearing this, Chen Fei didn’t turn back or reply. He had no desire to. Things have already reached this point, is there any need for more empty words? It’s enough to remember this in my heart…

A transaction that was already complete, an item already in his hands, had been forcibly snatched away by a bully preying on the weak. He would remember this. He would never, ever forget. Heh…

”Stop right there!”

That grating, elderly voice rang out again, sharp and commanding.

The atmosphere immediately froze. Cold sweat began to pour down many foreheads. From that stern cry, they could sense it: Master Yuee Jinglou was now truly enraged, provoked by that senseless brat.

Trembling slightly, everyone’s gaze shifted over.

The green-robed Master Yuee stood there, his face ashen and grim with rage. His eyes were locked onto the back of the young man who had paused in his tracks. His cold words followed.

”Young man… are you still not satisfied!?”