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That evening, Xiang Fan left the Medicine Valley.

The young girl Yao Qingyan also left with him.

With the Thousand Mountain Lotus harvested, her lingering attachment to the Medicine Valley dissipated.

However, she did not become an apprentice.

It wasn't that she was unwilling, but rather that she wanted to witness firsthand Xiang Fan refining the Thousand Mountain Lotus into a pill.

This fulfilled one of her wishes and allowed her to witness Xiang Fan's alchemy skills firsthand.

Xiang Fan didn't mind this at all.

He had originally planned to have Yao Qingyan observe the alchemy process from the sidelines.

When the pill is completed, she will know just how powerful his alchemy skills are!

They will be even more convinced!

Arriving at the previous parking spot, the two got into the car, and Xiang Fan suddenly asked the question that had been lingering in his mind.

"Qingyan, you learned your alchemy skills from your grandfather, but do you have a master in martial arts?"

He had already discovered it while he was in the valley.

Although Yao Qingyan's strength had reached the late stage of a second-rate master, she lacked any strategy or method in actual combat.

Their fighting movements were more like instinctive reactions.

Upon hearing the question, Yao Qingyan shook her head.

"I haven't learned martial arts from anyone, I've just practiced my family's internal energy cultivation techniques since I was a child."

"Later, my grandfather left home for Qian Shanlian, and my parents died in an accident. I have been living alone ever since."

"I didn't arrive in the valley until my grandfather sent me the message before he passed away."

Upon hearing this, Xiang Fan slammed on the brakes, his eyes filled with shock.

"So, your current strength is all something you developed by practicing according to the mental cultivation method?"

"Hmm." Yao Qingyan nodded, seemingly not understanding why Xiang Fan was acting this way.

With only his family's secret cultivation method and without any guidance, he was able to cultivate to the late stage of a second-rate master all by himself!

Such martial arts talent is simply heaven-defying!

Immediately, Xiang Fan looked at Yao Qingyan again, his eyes showing a hint of appreciation for her talent.

Such talent would be wasted if no one properly guided it!

Thinking of this, Xiang Fan withdrew his gaze, released the brake, and the car resumed its steady progress.

"From now on, follow me. I'll teach you alchemy, and I'll also pass on my martial arts skills!"

"I guarantee you'll reach the Grandmaster level within six months!"

"Even if you're at the Grandmaster level, I will do everything in my power to help you break through!"

Upon hearing this, Yao Qingyan's pretty face was filled with shock.

She had witnessed Xiang Fan's power firsthand in the valley!

Even a late-stage Innate Realm expert like Elder Huo was no match for him!

Such strength must be at the Grandmaster level!

If word got out that Xiang Fan wanted to take on disciples, countless people in the martial arts world would be scrambling to become his students!

Not to mention, Xiang Fan will also help her break through to the Grandmaster realm in half a year!

In the past, this would have been something she would never have dared to dream of!

"Sir...is what you're saying true?"

In his speech, Yao Qingyan was addressed with a more respectful form of address.

Xiang Fan nodded calmly: "I, Xiang Fan, always keep my word!"

"If you join my sect, I will stand up for you against anyone who dares to bully you."

"Anyone who dares to insult you, I'll break their arm; anyone who dares to hurt you, I'll take their life!"

Upon hearing this, and seeing Xiang Fan's calm and collected expression, Yao Qingyan suddenly felt a lump in her throat.

Her eyes even welled up with tears.

Since her grandfather left home and her parents died unexpectedly, she has been living a life of hardship and loneliness, and no one has ever cared for her like this before.

Not to mention, they were even willing to stand up for her!

Suddenly, her face showed great respect, and she spoke in a clear voice.

"Master, your disciple Yao Qingyan greets you!"

Xiang Fan glanced at Yao Qingyan's reddened eyes and smiled slightly.

"It's a bit too early to call him Master now."

"Once I refine the Thousand Mountain Lotus into a pill, you will have witnessed my alchemy skills before you become my disciple."

Yao Qingyan blushed slightly, feeling a warmth in her heart.

This was clearly what she had been thinking, yet Xiang Fan had seen right through it.

The car sped toward Wancaozhai.

Besides giving Liu Chengfeng acupuncture, Xiang Fan also wanted to ask where there was a suitable cauldron for alchemy.

After all, refining the Thousand Mountain Qilin Pill requires a vessel that cannot withstand the effort of ordinary craftsmanship.

Otherwise, when the medicinal properties combine, the powerful medicinal force will surely cause the vessel to burst.

If these top-quality medicinal herbs were destroyed because of a problem with the medicine cauldron, it would be a terrible waste!

Before long, the two arrived at Wancaozhai.

Liu Huo'er looked at Yao Qingyan behind Xiang Fan, a hint of surprise flashing across her pretty face.

She knew Xiang Fan had gone to the Medicine Valley to seek medicine, but when he returned, he brought such a beautiful girl with him.

How can I avoid arousing her suspicion?

Without thinking, she moved closer to Xiang Fan and asked softly.

"Mr. Xiang, is this the woman you brought back?"

Her voice wasn't loud, but Yao Qingyan, being a second-rate expert, had exceptional hearing.

She heard everything clearly and her pretty face immediately flushed slightly.

Just as he was about to explain, Liu Chengfeng snorted coldly from the side.

"Fire, don't be rude!"

Liu Huo'er stuck out her tongue and retreated to the side, looking rather annoyed.

Yao Qingyan swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue, but a strange glint flashed in her eyes.

Xiang Fan didn't care about these trivial matters, and instead spoke directly to Liu Chengfeng.

"Mr. Liu, how is the preparation of the medicinal herbs for the prescription I left behind coming along?"

"Everything is ready!"

Liu Chengfeng's face was full of respect, but his eyes could not hide his excitement.

He knew that Xiang Fan was going to treat him!

His chronic illness, which had plagued him for many years, can finally be cured!

Xiang Fan nodded slightly.

"In that case, take me to a quiet room."

"good!"

Liu Chengfeng bowed in agreement and gestured with his hand.

"Mr. Xiang, please come with me!"

Xiang Fan took a step forward and gave an order.

"Qingyan, come with Fei Jun and learn from me."

"Yes!" Yao Qingyan and Fei Jun replied in unison.

The group of four soon arrived at a quiet room.

As soon as he entered the room, Xiang Fan smelled a faint, calming fragrance.

He couldn't help but nod to himself.

Liu Chengfeng was meticulous in his work, making arrangements for every aspect.

This calming incense can both focus the mind and soothe the soul.

It's perfect for acupuncture treatment!

Soon, Liu Chengfeng brought all the prepared medicinal herbs.

After glancing at it, Xiang Fan nodded slightly.

"They're all quite old, Mr. Liu, you should go and rest first."

"I will call you when the medicine is ready."

After saying that, he led Yao Qingyan and Fei Jun directly to the medicine-decocting station on the side.

While carefully decocting the medicine, he meticulously explained the precautions.

Fei Jun and Yao Qingyan are two different people. Fei Jun is the number one doctor in Jiangbei and has spent most of his life dealing with medicinal herbs.

She was taught the art of alchemy by Yao Yunzi from a young age and has a remarkable talent for it.

Therefore, Xiang Fan's explanation was easy to understand.

Before long, he was helping out from the side.

An hour later, a bowl of thick herbal soup was finally ready.

Just a whiff of it can make you feel refreshed and invigorated, and your inner energy will surge.

Xiang Fan's voice rang out at just the right moment.

"Next, we will use the medicinal decoction to nourish the dantian, and then use acupuncture to regulate the flow of qi and repair the damaged foundation!"

Although Yao Qingyan knew that Liu Chengfeng had a pre-existing condition, she was instantly shocked when she heard the words "repair the foundation"!

In the martial arts world, damage to one's foundation is almost always an irreversible and devastating blow!

Even fewer can help people repair their foundation!

But Xiang Fan described it so casually!

For a moment, her admiration for Xiang Fan grew even stronger.

In contrast, Fei Jun, standing to the side, was much more composed.

Xiang Fan's treatments were all for incredibly difficult and complicated cases.

It's just repairing the foundation, what does that amount to?

Even if Xiang Fan could be brought back to life, he would firmly believe it!

After Liu Chengfeng drank the medicine, Xiang Fan raised his hand and eighteen golden needles appeared out of thin air in his palm.

His hands moved swiftly, like afterimages.

In the blink of an eye, all eighteen golden needles landed on Liu Chengfeng's major acupoints.

As Xiang Fan flicked his fingers repeatedly, the golden needles trembled.

Strands of true energy flowed through the golden needles, seeping into Liu Chengfeng's body and merging with the power of the medicinal soup, slowly repairing his damaged foundation.

Twenty minutes later, the speed of the golden needle vibrations slowed down, and Liu Chengfeng's complexion became a little rosier.

Clearly, it has recovered considerably.

As Xiang Fan reached for the needle, Liu Chengfeng's throat moved, and a mouthful of black blood, mixed with dark brown blood clots, suddenly spurted out.

After spitting out all the black blood, Liu Chengfeng immediately felt much lighter.

The chronic illness of many years seemed to have been swept away.

Even the circulation of true qi became much smoother.

He quickly stood up, looked at Xiang Fan with gratitude, and bowed deeply.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Xiang, for your treatment!"

"It's alright." Xiang Fan smiled and waved his hand.

"You also paid for the consultation."

"Next, after just two more acupuncture treatments, you will be able to..."

Before he could finish speaking, a long laugh suddenly came from outside the door.

The door to the quiet room was kicked open from the outside.

"Liu Chengfeng, after more than ten years, I've finally found you!"