The sun began to dip below the western horizon, casting a golden-orange glow that pierced through the lingering wisps of medicinal steam in the outer courtyard of the Medicine Pavilion."Mei Lu... Wait for my return. Two months is far too long... Now, I shall return immediately and set you free..." Wang Chen muttered coldly.As Wang Chen set foot outside the pavilion's main area, a magnificent carriage stood neatly parked beneath the shade of a lush tree. It was drawn by two Two-Horned Wind Wolves—mid-tier demon beasts famed for their incredible speed and remarkable endurance.Beside the beautifully carved sandalwood door of the carriage stood a figure with porcelain skin, clad in a light blue silk gown. Gu Qingcheng offered a subtle smile the moment she saw Wang Chen's shadow approach."It seems your business with my crazy master went smoothly," Gu Qingcheng called out in her signature gentle voice, breaking the evening silence."And, since you were able to walk out... that means you

The echo of Wang Chen's sharp voice struck the ears of the dozens of armored soldiers. The heavy pressure behind his words, dripping with killing intent, caused the surrounding air to freeze instantly."W-Wang Chen...?! H-Has he really returned?!"The soldiers stood frozen. Their eyes widened in utter disbelief as they stared at the youth before them. Shock paralyzed their nerves for several seconds. How could this young man, who had been gone for less than a month, have already returned? What's more, they could feel the surge of Qi and murderous aura surrounding him—it bore no resemblance whatsoever to the "meridianless trash" they used to look down upon!"H-How could he be back so fast?!" one soldier whispered with trembling lips, unconsciously taking a half-step back.The fierce-looking Guard Captain swallowed hard, cold sweat dripping down his temples. Though his own eyes witnessed Wang Chen standing tall with a suffocating aura, his pride as an armored captain forced his fear to

But suddenly..."YOU BASTARD! DIE, WANG CHEN!"A hysterical scream burst from Wang Ba's throat as his exploding rage consumed all reason. The Earth-Grade Meridian Restoration Pill had been the sole remaining hope to heal Wang Yu, his eldest son, who lay dying from permanent meridian damage. Seeing his son's last hope reduced to ashes right before his eyes, Wang Ba’s eyes turned blood-red, burning with pure, concentrated intent to kill.BOOM!The aura of Wang Ba's five-star Earth Warrior Realm violently exploded! The ground beneath his feet cracked and shattered as his body shot through the air like a streak of gray lightning, driving a lethal claw of Qi straight toward Wang Chen’s throat."Return the restoration pill or die, you bastard!"Facing a lethal attack from an Supreme Elder, Wang Chen's golden eyes narrowed. Though his cultivation was only at the Five-Star Novice Warrior level, the Dragon Flame dwelling within him might just be enough to withstand the impact.However, just be

Hearing Wang Ba's impatient and arrogant question, the faint smile on Wang Chen's lips slowly widened into a cold smirk that sent a chill down the spine of anyone who saw it."How do I plan to heal him?" Wang Chen repeated in a casual tone.Sreeeeek...Wang Chen flicked the sleeve of his long robe once more. From his spatial storage ring, a pure white jade box—far more elegant and intricately carved with a golden dragon—slowly floated out, landing right on the palm of his hand.When the lid of the jade box unsealed slightly...BZZZZZZT! WOOOOOOSH!A surge of pure medicinal aroma—many times denser, warmer, and more soothing—suddenly exploded, encompassing the entire square! A blinding golden light soared into the sky, burning away the remaining chilly aura in the surrounding air. Resting inside the box was a fiery red pill adorned with nine pure gold cloud patterns on its surface!"Th-This... The concentration of this medicinal aura..." The clan alchemist who had shouted earlier now so

When suddenly!COUGH! GAG!Before Uncle Liu could even step back to fetch the physician, Mei Lu's weak body suddenly convulsed in a small spasm. A sudden spray of thick, foul-smelling black blood burst from her mouth, soaking the bedsheets! The young girl's breathing instantly turned paper-thin, as if her life force could extinguish at any moment."M-Mei Lu?!" Uncle Liu gasped in horror, his face turning as white as a sheet."There's no time left, Uncle Liu!" Wang Chen interjected in a low voice, yet heavy with an imposing authority that instantly rendered Uncle Liu silent.The golden gleam in Wang Chen's eyes flashed with sharp, towering dignity."The clan physicians would never deign to treat a servant branded as a thief by the Supreme Elder. And besides, if we wait any longer, the malicious Qi inside her will destroy her heart within minutes!"Uncle Liu froze in place. Wang Chen's words hit his consciousness like a splash of ice-cold water. The old man swallowed hard, staring at th