For a while, even Xue Chengxuan lost his speech. He looked at Meng Qi in a daze, never expecting that this girl he thought interesting yesterday was actually the one he was looking for on his trip to Fentian City this time.

However, a Foundation Establishment…Xue Chengxuan’s expression was not as obvious as Murong Fei and Wen He. He cupped his hand to Meng Qi and said with a smile: “Fellow Daoist Meng is skilled and benevolent. This one admires you.”

“Fellow Daoist Xue overpraises.” Meng Qi returned the courtesy.

“I wonder how fellow Daoist cured the injury caused by immortal devouring vine?”

Chu Tianfeng said that Meng Qi could cure the immortal devouring vine. Su Junmo also testified the same. Xue Chengxuan had absolute trust in these two. He didn’t doubt the truth of this matter at all, nor did he try to inquire how Meng Qi, a small Foundation Establishment cultivator, had this ability.

“Brother Xue.” Su Junmo suddenly jumped in. “Although I’m not a medical cultivator, I also know the rules of your circle.”

“Right.” Xue Chengxuan nodded with a smile, readily admitted, “I momentarily forgot the rules.”

Meng Qi was at a loss. She was an orthodox medical cultivator, but after leaving Qingfeng Valley in her previous life, she never joined another sect. Afterward, she followed her Master. That man was very powerful, and was always free and unrestrained. Not to mention the rules among medical cultivators, the man even never asked Meng Qi to fulfill the standard rules between master and disciple. Of course, it was also because the other party never acknowledged Meng Qi as his disciple.

Xue Chengxuan pondered for a moment: “Since fellow Daoist can heal the immortal devouring vine injury, then among the medical cultivators of Three Thousand Worlds, your knowledge should be extensive, and there is no shortage of medical skills scriptures.”

Although Meng Qi has lived for two lifetimes, in front of the heir cultivated by Feng Alliance, she still couldn’t mask her expression. Xue Chengxuan knew at a glance that this girl probably didn’t know the rules mentioned by Su Junmo.

Xue Chengxuan also didn’t intend to take advantage of Meng Qi. Instead, he smiled and explained patiently: “Two thousand years ago, the Devil Realm suddenly invaded us through the Starfallen Sea. In a short period, countless living beings in Three Thousand Worlds perished, including many cultivators. Fellow Daoist might also learn about this, but during that catastrophe, countless sects were wiped out overnight, especially medical cultivators, whose self-protection ability was lower than that of spell cultivators and sword cultivators. Later, even though the Devil Realm was finally driven back by our ancestors, countless knowledge has been lost, including many medical spells and formula, and medical cultivation has regressed at least one thousand years backward.”

Meng Qi nodded. Of course she knew about it. In the entire Three Thousand Worlds, no one didn’t know the catastrophe of two thousand years ago. Legend said that the sun and moonlight of that year were almost dyed red by cultivators’ blood. Several sects closest to the Starfallen Sea were destroyed overnight alongside the knowledge they accumulated over the years. The loss was so massive that many cultivators still sighed when mentioning it.

Not only Meng Qi, but Chu Tianfeng and Qin Xiumo’s expression also turned heavy. They came from large sects, with a history stretched for thousands or even tens of thousands of years. What happened that year was recorded in the history books of their respective sects. Later, the four realms in Three Thousand Worlds joined forces, and even the Demon Realm sent celestial demons to help the human race, and thus the Devil Realm’s invaders were defeated, wiping almost their entire army. Three Thousand World was victorious, but also paid hefty prices. Countless predecessors fell in that war.

The dead would never return. The ruined sects disappeared into the long river of history, and the lost knowledge remained lost.

Xue Chengxuan sighed softly: “Shortly after we drove the devil invaders away, the medical cultivators of the four realms came forward and formed an alliance. They also laid down rules. Once every ten years, the Medical Cultivation Conference will be held. It is to prevent the same mistake from happening again. The conference is used to promote the exchange of knowledge between medical sects and cultivators. This way, even if a great calamity ever happened again, some inheritances, spell, and formula will not be permanently lost.”

Meng Qi nodded solemnly: “Our predecessors are wise and visioner. Truly admirable.”

She has never been to the Medical Cultivator Conference and had little communication with other orthodox medical cultivators of Three Thousand Worlds. In Qingfeng Valley, no one taught her this. After Meng Qi saved Chu Tianfeng in her previous life, she was imprisoned immediately afterward and had no chance to have any contact with Elder Yan again.

In this life, when she was about to leave Qingfeng Valley, Elder Yan gave her all the records of his travels and medical notes. Although he said that it was to exchange with the treatment method of immortal devouring vine, Meng Qi knew that it was merely an excuse.

Meng Qi pondered for a while. She took out a bamboo slip from her storage space and held it in her palm. A soft light gradually surrounded her body, and she quickly wrote down the treatment method for immortal devouring vine.

“Immortal devouring vine is actually not difficult to treat.” Meng Qi put the bamboo slip on Xue Chengxuan’s hand, and said generously: “Fellow Daoist Xue comes from a famous medical sect, and your knowledge is far better than me. You should be able to find out the method by yourself. However, the injured cultivators cannot wait.”

Xue Chengxuan was moved. He stared at the bamboo slip in his palm, then raised his head to look at Meng Qi. The girl’s eyes were clear without impurity. He remembered her words from yesterday. This kind of open-minded and calm girl, indeed seemed to be someone who would do a thing like this.

“Fellow Daoist Meng.” Xue Chengxuan didn’t know how to express his dilemmatic feeling. “I am not…” He really didn’t have the intention to arouse Meng Qi’s sympathy and made her take the initiative to hand over the treatment method.

He just……

Xue Chengxuan sighed, “After the establishment of the Medical Cultivator Conference, one of the rules established is regarding the exchange of medical knowledge. Whether it was between individuals or between sects, the party who proposed the exchange should offer another knowledge double in value. And, no one can force anyone to do the exchange.”

After speaking, he took out two bamboo slips from his storage space and held them before Meng Qi: “Fellow Daoist Meng is kindhearted. However, I cannot break the rules of the medical cultivation society. These are the Yinyue sword method and the formula for Nine Huiyang Pill.”

Still staring at Meng Qi,　Xue Chengxuan said: “Although Yinyue sword method is a swordsmanship art, it is very suitable to use with the medical knife we familiar with. The formula for Nine Huiyang Pill is based on the original Huiyang Pill, but with higher efficacy. I want to use them in exchange for the treatment method of immortal devouring vine. If fellow Daoist Meng dissatisfied, I would exchange it for something else.”

“Brother Xue!” When Murong Fei and Wen He heard the ‘Nine Huiyang Pill’ and ‘Yinyue sword method,’ their expression changed. The two spontaneously shouted at Xue Chengxuan, trying to dissuade him.

Neither of these belonged to the Feng Alliance or Xue clan. The Yinyue sword method was an offensive skill learned by Xue Chengxuan. Years ago, when he went out to real-world practice, he encountered this method by chance when collecting medicinal material in a deep valley. Perhaps some predecessor left it behind, but the sword technique was very suited to be used with a medical knife, as if being tailored for medical cultivators’ use.

After Xue Chengxuan mastered the Yinyue sword method, not only medical cultivators, but also sword cultivators have come over the years to ask for some hands-on guidance, only to be defeated by him.

But he was going to give it out?!

They only met this Meng Qi yesterday, and this girl was indeed just a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Who knew whether her treatment method would really be effective to cure the immortal devouring vine injury or not.

As for Nine Huiyang Pill, this was also the formula that Xue Chengxuan improved by himself based on Xue clan’s Huiyang Pill. Feng Alliance rule was the person who improved a formula has its ownership. They could choose to keep it by themselves or hand it over to their sect in exchange for contribution points. In addition, all sect disciples who wanted to learn this formula must spend a certain amount of sect contribution point to redeem the formula. Eighty percent of those points would go to the one who made the original improvement.

In a place like Feng Alliance, contribution points could be used for many things. Some precious heavenly treasures, rare materials that hard to find in the other place, and various secret spells and formulas could be exchanged with the contribution point.

In Murong Fei and Wen He’s eyes, although Ninth Huiyang Pill’s formula was precious, its value was still far from the Yinyue sword method. Because Xue Chengxuan didn’t hand the method over to the sect, no one else in the Feng Alliance has learned it. Now, he actually wanted to give it to a Foundation Establishment girl he just knew for one day.

How could they not be surprised!

Meng Qi saw Murong Fei and Wen He’s reaction. She glanced at the bamboo slips on Xue Chengxuan’s palm and said: “It’s too expensive.”　She reached out and took the bamboo slip that recorded the Nine Huiyang Pill formula: “One is enough.”

Her cultivation talent was too average. Even if she tried hard to learn offensive technique, the progress was too slow. By looking at Murong Fei and Wen He’s nervous face, this Yinyue sword method should be very precious and strong, so it would only be wasted in her hand.

“Fellow Daoist Meng.” Xue Chengxuan smiled bitterly. “This one is Feng Alliance’s Xue Clan’s eldest son. I cannot break the rules of the medical society.” He reached out his hand, covering his left hand with the sleeve of his robe, and held Meng Qi’s hand through the layer of his sleeve: “I hope fellow Daoist Meng can accept it.” Xue Chengxuan put both bamboo slips into her palms.

When Xue Chengxuan held Meng Qi’s hand, Qin Xiumo, Chu Tianfeng, and even Su Junmo stepped forward immediately. The three men glared at Xue Chengxuan’s hand with scorching eyes.

With a loud ‘clang,’ Qin Xiumo’s natal long sword instantly appeared mid-air.

Su Junmo began to doubt. Wasn’t Xue Chengxuan a gentleman? What did he want to do? How dared he did that to the future Demon Queen? Did he no longer want to live?!

Chu Tianfeng’s expression was extremely dark. His eyes were alternating between Meng Qi’s face and Xue Chengxuan’s hand. His right index finger and thumb were already in a position, ready to launch a spell without a moment’s notice.

However, before any of them could move, Xue Chengxuan already released Meng Qi’s hand and backed away several steps. He held the bamboo slip that Meng Qi gave him and quickly scanned the content. His eyes flashed: “Huh?”

Murong Fei and Wen He looked at Meng Qi warily, waiting for Xue Cheng to reveal any suspicion, so they could immediately apprehend this little Foundation Establishment girl.

“What a clever idea!” Xue Chengxuan’s eyes widened in surprise, “This…fellow Daoist Meng, you possessed not only a kind heart, but also a bright mind. Truly admirable! With this method, even a healer in the Foundation Establishment stage can perfectly perform it. Um…the Suixin spell is a bit troublesome. But there is another way to hunt the five elements blue crane without damaging the five elements spiritual property in its blood.”

“Huh?” Meng Qi became curious, “What method is it??”

“With Great Ascension Illusion spell.” Xue Chengxuan was about to take out another bamboo slip, but suddenly startled. A little guiltily, he said: “Fellow Daoist Meng, I am sorry. This is Feng Alliance’s spell and cannot be taught to an outsider.” He explained: “Great Ascension Illusion spell is very useful to preserve the spiritual property in a monster beast’s body. In addition….” Xue Chengxuan pondered for a moment: “A cultivator in the Foundation Establishment stage can refine Great Ascension Illusion powder, which has a similar effect. But this formula is also Feng Alliance’s property, and I cannot give it to you.”

“I see…” Meng Qi didn’t show much interest when she heard the name Yinyue Sword method that made Murong Fei and Wen He nervous. But after Xue Chengxuan told her about the Great Ascension Illusion powder, her face was full of yearning.

“Yes.” Xue Chengxuan nodded: “We are now leaving for Huajiang Manor. If it’s okay, fellow Daoist Meng might as well go together with us. On the way, we can discuss the treatment method for the immortal devouring vine. Although I cannot disclose the formula or spell owned by my sect, there are some things I can tell you. If fellow Daoist Meng wants to know, this one definitely won’t hold back.”

“Okay.” Before Qin Xiumo and Chu Tianfeng could stop, Meng Qi already nodded happily.

Xue Chengxuan took out a wooden boat from his storage space and threw it to the ground. The tiny ship quickly grew bigger and instantly became large enough to carry dozens of people.

“Fellow Daoist Meng.” Xue Chengxuan gestured politely to let Meng Qi get on the boat first, followed by Su Junmo, Chu Tianfeng, and Qin Xiumo. Xue Chengxuan embarked last. With a flick of his fingers, a dozen fourth-grade spirit stones flew to the bottom of the ship. The spirit stones flashed, and the boat rose into the sky and flew towards the direction of Huajing Manor.

“So fellow Daoist Meng uses the blood of five elements blue crane, and then…let me see…coiled silk fruit, Tianluo crystal… really brilliant!”

Xue Chengxuan and Meng Qi stood side by side on the deck. The young man was still holding the bamboo slip from Meng Qi, reading its content enthusiastically. After a while, he sighed: “I only know about immortal devouring vine from the records in the book. I thought the information I read already much enough, so I rushed to devise my own treatment plan. However, it is nowhere this perfect.”

Su Junmo: “…”

As soon as he got on the boat, Su Junmo immediately stood close by Meng Qi and watched them on behalf of his Lord. He has known Xue Chengxuan for a long time. Xue Clan’s eldest son was not only talented and smart, but also hardworking. He has always been popular with female cultivators, and there was no shortage of women who wanted to get close to him, regardless of status.

However, Su Junmo has never seen Xue Chengxuan praised someone so much before!

This guy wanted to dig the Lord’s wall! Absolutely! (1)

Su Junmo was choked with anger and turned to look at the other two men.

Qin Xiumo and Chu Tianfeng stood nearby with an icy face. However, no matter how dark their expression was, they didn’t come forward to prevent Xue Chengxuan from talking with Meng Qi.

What’s wrong with these guys?!

Su Junmo didn’t understand. He saw how Qin Xiumo shamelessly followed Meng Qi along, and also Chu Tianfeng’s similar action. He thought they both liked Meng Qi. Now Xue Chengxuan barged in like this, why didn’t they get jealous, angry, or try to stop him?

“Speaking of coiled silk fruit…” Xue Chengxuan turned to another topic. “The ones in the market are usually aged less than one hundred years. After growing for one hundred years, the coiled silk vine inside the fruit will transform, reacting with other properties to strengthen its medical efficacy by more than three times.”

“Eh?” Meng Qi’s eyes widened. She had never read this in books.

Xue Chengxuan touched his storage space item and took out a small wooden box. He opened the box, which contained a one hundred years old coiled silk fruit. Green leaves and a blue flower grew on the coiled silk vine. The fruit looked very cute, and a nice fragrance came from the opened box. All people onboard couldn’t help taking a deep breath, inhaling the relaxing and pleasant fragrance.

Murong Fei: “…”

Wen He: “…”

“There is a Hundred Herbs Garden in Feng Alliance.” Xue Chengxuan’s voice was gentle. “We specially cultivate many spiritual plants, some with a lifespan of thousands of years. Even in Beyond The Heaven, it may be difficult to find them.”

“How great.” Meng Qi looked at the hundred years old coiled silk fruit. Her eyes shone brilliantly.

Xue Chengxuan smiled slightly. He slowly put away the coiled silk fruit and said nonchalantly: “Feng Alliance’s library can be considered to have the largest medical collection in Three Thousand Worlds. Years ago, before my first journey outside to gain experience, I stayed in the library for nine months, almost forgoing sleeping and eating to read the bamboo slips there. It’s a pity…” He shook his head and sighed, “I haven’t even finished reading the books on the first floor.”

Meng Qi: “…”

Want to go! She really wants to go!

Xue Chengxuan continued to say: “The formula and instruction for the Great Ascension Illusion spell and powder I just talked about can also be found in the library.”

Xue Chengxuan was taller than Meng Qi, so Meng Qi could only look up at him. She raised her head to look at him. Her eyes brightened, full of yearning and longing.

Xue Chengxuan has seen countless female cultivator’s eyes looking at him in yearning and admiration. However, the light in Meng Qi’s eyes obviously wasn’t directed at him. Xue Chengxuan shook his head in amusement and sighed: “Unfortunately, we have strict rules. Only sect members are allowed to enter the library pavilion.”

Afterward, Xue Chengxuan turned his head to gaze at the scenery outside the flying boat. The blue sky seemed to be very close, and the boat passed through one cloud after another. The wind swayed Xue Chengxuan’s robe. With the protection array carved in the boat, the harsh wind became a gentle breeze to the passengers.

“During the Medical Cultivator Conference, there is a custom for major medical sects to select talented cultivators that excel in the Grand Tournament to join their sects.” Xue Chengxuan turned his head to look at Meng Qi, and asked softly, “Fellow Daoist Meng, is your sect also going to participate?”

Meng Qi shook her head: “I don’t have a sect.”

She was not the kind of person who would retract her decision. Since she had made up her mind to leave Qingfeng Valley, she no longer has any ties with it.

Xue Chengxuan’s eyes lit up. In fact, after he found out that Meng Qi didn’t even know the basic rule laid down by the medical cultivator society, he suspected that she wasn’t part of a big sect. Unexpectedly, she didn’t even have a sect.

“Then, your master…”

“I don’t have a master yet.” Meng Qi shook her head again. She still hasn’t met her Master, and the other party has not yet agreed to accept her as a disciple. Meng Qi couldn’t be so cheeky and claimed to be his disciple.