Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

”Who are you? Why should I listen to you!”

Yang Xiong was enveloped in an oppressive, earth-yellow Innate True Qi.

He swept his gaze over the person who had spoken.

When he saw it was just an ordinary middle-aged man, a trace of disdain flashed through his mind.

”That’s right. I’d like to see who’s so audacious as to meddle in the affairs of our Medicine Peak’s leader!”

The Wang Family Steward also wore a lofty expression, but when he saw the middle-aged man, his face changed.

His expression changed instantly. With a fawning, servile smile, he said, ”So it’s Master Cheng. I wasn’t aware you were coming. To what do we owe the pleasure?”

Indeed, the person who spoke was none other than Cheng Boxuan, who had come with Yang Xiao.

Initially, he had been hesitant about whether to intervene.

After all, his relationship with the head of Medicine Peak, his Junior Brother Wang Qianhe, wasn’t harmonious, but it hadn’t reached the point of open hostility.

But now, if he didn’t stop them, these people were about to commit murder.

This infuriated Cheng Boxuan.

’These people truly have no regard for the sect’s rules.’

”I saw what just happened. I imagine Junior Brother Wang only sent you to collect the Alchemy Fee, not to kill someone, correct?”

Cheng Boxuan said lightly.

Cold sweat broke out on the Wang Family Steward.

Killing someone… if no one else interfered, it would be all too easy for his Wang Family to dispose of a person or two.

But if someone did intervene…

...that was a different story.

”Master Cheng, you misunderstand. We were just joking around. My master did indeed only send us to collect the Alchemy Fee; he said nothing about killing anyone.”

”In that case, go back and tell Junior Brother Wang to collect the Alchemy Fee from Juhua Studio.”

Cheng Boxuan said coldly.

”This…”

The Wang Family Steward was in a very difficult position.

He hadn’t come this time for the two hundred thousand taels of gold they’d mentioned, but for the miraculous Secret Skill that Yang Xiong had spoken of.

But with Cheng Boxuan here, he didn’t dare to use force.

”Are there any other problems?”

Cheng Boxuan was growing impatient.

”N-No, none at all. This lowly one will relay Master Cheng’s words immediately.”

He was extremely reluctant.

But since Cheng Boxuan had intervened, the Wang Family Steward had no choice but to swallow his pride.

He scurried away with his tail between his legs.

As for Yang Xiong, he was even more embarrassed.

He had thought that even as a servant of the Wang Family, it would still be better than being the so-called adopted son of the Yang Family, whose head, Yang Zhentian, was already a cripple. But now, the Wang Family Steward had been sent away with just a few words.

Just moments ago, he had been arrogant and rude to that man.

His face was burning with shame.

”Master Cheng, I was offensive just now. Please forgive me!”

But whether it was because he was thick-skinned or something else, he immediately started apologizing to Cheng Boxuan with an obsequious smile.

Cheng Boxuan waved his hand dismissively.

”Get lost!”

He truly disliked this man who betrayed his master for personal gain.

”Thank you, Master. This lowly one will take his leave now.”

As if granted amnesty, Yang Xiong immediately chased after the Wang Family Steward.

Yang Zhentian witnessed this scene.

He felt utterly disappointed in him.

’It seems I’ve been truly blind!’

Then, his thoughts turned to Xiao’er, and Yang Zhentian hurried over to Yang Xiao.

”Xiao’er, are you all right?”

Yang Xiao shook his head, but his expression was grim.

Since his rebirth, though his strength was meager, he had never suffered a major loss.

But today, having his finger broken by a single strike from Yang Xiong was the greatest humiliation of his life.

’A magnificent Ancient Supreme God King, having his finger broken by a mere mortal—it’s simply unbearable.’

’Looks like I need to find the time to raise my Physical Strength to its Peak. If I’d had the body of a Martial Master Peak expert just now, even if I couldn’t win, I definitely wouldn’t have been injured!’

Yang Xiao decided silently.

At the same time, he felt an even greater urgency to break through to the Orange Flame Realm.

Because the level of his Heaven and Earth Origin Flame was the true foundation of his power, more important than anything else.

”Young Master Yang, I never expected that your strength and courage are as extraordinary as your knowledge of pharmacology.”

Cheng Boxuan came forward to praise him.

He hadn’t been able to make sense of Yang Xiao’s earlier finger strike, but daring to fight an Innate Grand Martial Master—that courage alone was worthy of admiration.

Moreover, Yang Xiao had only injured a finger from that exchange. This showed that his Physical Strength was quite remarkable, likely at the Middle Stage Martial Master level at least. One must know that even in the Purple Sun Sect, a Martial Artist Level expert under the age of twenty could become an Inner Sect Disciple.

Yang Xiao was only sixteen; it wasn’t impossible for him to reach Martial Master Peak in the future.

However, he didn’t pay it too much mind.

In his opinion, with Yang Xiao’s understanding of pharmacology and the properties of medicines, even if he couldn’t condense Inner Qi, he could definitely use some Spirit Medicines to strengthen his physical body.

Just like Cheng Boxuan himself, he knew of many Spirit Medicines that could strengthen the physical body.

Therefore, he wasn’t surprised.

More importantly, for the physical body to reach the Innate level was incredibly difficult—even harder than becoming a Martial Saint. In the entire Celestial Cloud Region, only three people had achieved it in several thousand years.

Thus, no matter how good Yang Xiao was at strengthening his physical body, he could at most reach Martial Master Peak. Advancing further would be exceedingly difficult.

In Cheng Boxuan’s view, physical cultivation was ultimately not the true path.

So naturally, he didn’t give it much thought.

”Master Cheng, you praise me too much. I was merely overestimating my own abilities. But I must thank you for stepping in to save me. Otherwise, I’m afraid that traitor would have caused a great disaster.”

Yang Xiao reflected on himself, and his gratitude for Cheng Boxuan’s help became more sincere.

He even began to consider whether he should offer the man some guidance sometime to repay this favor.

’That’s right, didn’t he want to learn the method for driving medicinal power into the bone marrow? In a little while, I’ll just teach him this Secret Technique.’

An idea struck Yang Xiao.

”We must indeed thank Master Cheng. But, Master Cheng, what business brings you here this time?”

Seeing that his son was indeed all right, Yang Zhentian felt relieved and stepped forward to ask.

”Elder Yang, you’ve raised a fine son. To be honest, it’s a little embarrassing to say why I’ve come. I am here to seek guidance.”

”Seek guidance?”

Yang Zhentian couldn’t quite process it.

But Cheng Boxuan was very patient and explained the situation.

This time, Yang Zhentian was even more astonished, and beyond his surprise, he was also deeply moved.

Because his Xiao’er had not only earned praise from even Master Cheng in the field of medicine, but he had also prompted Elder Yao to step forward and request him as an assistant.

He had even gone to seek a Fifth-level Spirit Medicine for his sake.

Naturally, he felt both proud and moved.

”Xiao’er, you really don’t have to do all this. Seeing your accomplishments now, your father is already very content.”

Yang Zhentian said with emotion.

But Yang Xiao just smiled. ”Father is satisfied with just this? Your appetite is far too small. In the future, your son will have many more astonishing deeds for you to witness.”

”Well said. Young Master Yang is truly magnanimous.”

Cheng Boxuan laughed heartily.

Yang Zhentian also had a proud look on his face.

His son was truly extraordinary.

”Father, your injuries are quite severe. We should treat them sooner rather than later. Let’s begin the treatment now. I’m afraid any delay could lead to complications!”

After the laughter died down, Yang Xiao’s thoughts turned to the important matter at hand.

He said with a serious expression.

At this point, Yang Zhentian no longer refused.

Regardless of whether his Xiao’er could save him or not, just seeing his current abilities and bearing, Yang Zhentian could die without regrets.

He nodded. ”Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. No matter what happens, Father will be proud of you.”

”You’re underestimating me again!”

Yang Xiao said helplessly.

Yang Zhentian and Cheng Boxuan, however, looked at each other and laughed heartily.

’This little guy is really confident.’

At the same time, Cheng Boxuan’s anticipation grew.

He was waiting to see what kind of astonishing feat this little guy would perform.