Medical Sage

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

As the thirty-six terrifying Sword Qi of Sanyang True Fire emerged, everyone present paled, shocked to their core.

No one had expected that, just because of a disagreement, the boy would dare to use Divine Skills to aim his blades at the Guardian Elder of Cloud Dragon Mountain, Li Chongtian, a Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer Powerhouse! Nor had anyone imagined he would dare threaten to kill Li Chongtian.

In the North Side Area of Eagle Gorge, aside from the supreme hegemon that was the Purple Flame Palace, Cloud Dragon Mountain was arguably the most powerful force. Who didn’t know of Cloud Dragon Mountain’s might? Who wasn’t aware of the Guardian Elder’s revered status? Yet now, despite his distinguished and honored position, Li Chongtian was being backed into a corner by someone threatening to kill him.

Just how ignorant of the world, or how confident in one’s own ability, must one be to utter such shocking, even sinister, words?

”Haha, hahaha… Good, very good! I have roamed the North Side Area of Eagle Gorge for many years, and it has been a long time since I’ve seen such an ignorant and arrogant little bastard like you! You think you can speak of killing me, Li Chongtian? Who do you think you are!?”

BOOM!

Li Chongtian was so furious he burst into laughter. He then released a formidable aura that instantly enveloped a radius of at least ten meters, causing the expressions of many to change. They were secretly shocked by the intensity of his presence.

However, some of the more rational individuals frowned in contemplation. As strong as Li Chongtian’s aura was, they doubted it would be enough against a notorious bandit like Wuu Jun, let alone Chen Fei, who had actually managed to kill him.

”What’s going on here? What are you all doing? Don’t you know that causing trouble is forbidden on Canglan Island?” Just then, a stern reprimand came from nearby, accompanied by the sound of footsteps rapidly approaching.

A moment later, a tall, burly figure in Silver Armor appeared, holding a Nine-Ringed Steel Knife that emitted a chilling aura. The sight of him immediately caused everyone’s expression to change, an icy feeling gripping their hearts. It was utterly intimidating. Behind the armored figure followed a squad of elite soldiers, exuding a powerful sense of oppression.

”So it’s Captain Lin Jing Mountain. It has been a long time indeed…” Upon seeing the man, even Li Chongtian’s expression shifted slightly. He squinted his eyes and offered an insincere smile.

The newcomer was none other than one of the military captains of the Island Master’s guards on Canglan Island, as well as one of the older generation experts from one of the island’s three major families, the Lin Family of Twin Rain Tower—Lin Jing Mountain, a Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer Powerhouse!

After arriving with his troops, he scanned the scene, and a flash of surprise flickered in his eyes.

Clearly, he hadn’t expected that the person confronting the old fox Li Chongtian would be such a young, and more importantly, unfamiliar, man.

Furthermore, Zhuang Yuanwu, with his pale complexion and a noticeably severed arm, was quite conspicuous. To injure a member of Green Snake Cave to such an extent was incredibly audacious.

With an expressionless face, Lin Jing Mountain turned his gaze to Chen Fei and spoke slowly, ”Young man, you can retract your Sword Qi now. This island has its rules!”

”Captain Lin, your timing is perfect. You can mediate for us. This boy actually dared to attack and injure someone on your Canglan Island. For this matter, don’t you think you owe us an explanation?” But before Chen Fei could speak, Li Chongtian interjected, seizing the opportunity to twist the truth and play the victim.

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Yuanwu, who had been flustered, quickly collected himself and added coldly, ”Captain Lin, we show Canglan Island respect by refraining from causing trouble, but it seems some people have no regard for your rules at all!”

”You see my arm, Captain Lin. Don’t you think I deserve an explanation?” He shot Chen Fei a private glance, his eyes filled with malice and hatred. That single blow had severely depleted his vitality; how could he not harbor such resentment?

”An explanation? What kind of explanation do you want? I think if that last sword strike had landed on your head instead of your shoulder, the result would have been much, much better,” Chen Fei said coldly.

”What did you say? How dare you!” Zhuang Yuanwu’s face contorted with shame and anger, his eyes blazing with fury.

Hearing this, Lin Jing Mountain instinctively furrowed his brow. He hadn’t expected Chen Fei to remain so defiant and insolent even after he and his troops had arrived. Was this young man truly showing no respect for him or Canglan Island?

Noticing the subtle change in Lin Jing Mountain’s expression, Li Chongtian’s eyes darted. A plan formed in his mind, and he said coldly, ”Captain Lin, you’ve seen and heard it yourself. This boy is unbelievably arrogant. If we let this slide, where does that leave the dignity and renown of Cloud Dragon Mountain, Canglan Island, and Green Snake Cave?”

At these words, everyone’s face turned pale. They were shocked that Li Chongtian could so deftly pull Canglan Island and Lin Jing Mountain onto his side. His manipulative skills were truly startling.

If the crowd could understand Li Chongtian’s implications, how could Chen Fei not?

His face darkened slightly, soon growing stern. This old fox had truly lived a long life, ’eating more salt than he himself had eaten rice.’ A moment’s inattention, and he had nearly fallen for the old man’s trick.

As expected, Lin Jing Mountain’s eyes narrowed. He looked at Chen Fei and said coldly, ”Young man, don’t you think you owe me an explanation for this?”

Heh, an explanation? Chen Fei let out a cold laugh. After everything that had been said, what good would an explanation be now?

Besides, why should he be the one to explain?

”Haha, brilliant, truly brilliant! I never thought I’d get to see such a spectacular show today! Elder Li Chongtian, your ability to twist the truth and turn the tables is truly admirable, hehe.” At that moment, a clear, bright voice traveled from a distance, yet it sounded remarkably distinct and loud.

The crowd was stunned for a moment before instinctively turning toward the sound, their surprise quickly turning into gasps.

”It’s Lin Moxin, from the Lin Family of Twin Rain Tower! Why did he suddenly appear?”

Not far away, several figures appeared. At their head stood a proud young man, his posture nonchalant. He looked toward Li Chongtian with a mocking expression, which immediately made the latter’s face turn extremely unsightly.

”Young Lord Lin Moxin, what is the meaning of this? I’m afraid I don’t quite understand. Moreover, I have always minded my own business and never interfered with your Lin Family. Some things shouldn’t be said so recklessly!” Li Chongtian responded coldly.

His words sent a jolt through the crowd. They could feel the atmosphere shift, becoming eerie and tense.

The previously restless scene fell completely silent at this unexpected turn of events. Astonished gazes landed on Lin Moxin, as no one had expected him to so openly challenge Cloud Dragon Mountain with such face-slapping words.

Those who thought the matter was settled—that the unknown young man had been cornered by Li Chongtian’s scheme with no hope of escape—now felt an bizarre new twist unfolding.

Lin Moxin, the most brilliant talent of the third generation from the Lin Family of Twin Rain Tower, one of Canglan Island’s three major families, was actually stepping up for this stranger! Did he not fear repercussions from Cloud Dragon Mountain?

Although the Lin Family of Twin Rain Tower was powerful and well-regarded throughout the North Side Area of Eagle Gorge, they were still slightly weaker when compared to a superpower like Cloud Dragon Mountain, which had Foundation Establishment True Person Realm experts in its ranks.

Indeed, Cloud Dragon Mountain was an exceedingly rare superpower in the North Side Area of Eagle Gorge—and even across the vast territory of Eagle Gorge itself—that boasted Foundation Establishment True Person Realm experts. They were second only to first-class hegemons like the Purple Flame Palace, the Giant Void Sect, and the Pei Family.

In truth, if not for Li Chongtian’s formidable influence as the Guardian Elder of Cloud Dragon Mountain, the crowd that had witnessed everything would never have stood by and watched him so absurdly twist the truth.

The cruel nature of the Cultivation World had, over years of struggle, smoothed out their rough edges and worn down their principles. However, the last shred of conscience within them hadn’t been completely extinguished. Yet now, they were truly out of options.

Who among them would dare to needlessly provoke a power like Cloud Dragon Mountain, let alone Green Snake Cave, one of the Thirteen Grottoes under the Purple Flame Palace? That would be asking for trouble.

THUD!

Just as the crowd was reeling from these unexpected developments, Li Chongtian’s expression abruptly darkened. His gaze locked onto Lin Moxin, his eyes glinting with anger and a cold light. He hadn’t expected the young man to so blatantly disregard his status and show him such little respect.

Since when had his reputation—the reputation of Cloud Dragon Mountain—become so worthless?

”Moxin, what is going on here? What happened?” Seeing this, the silver-armored Lin Jing Mountain asked again calmly.

”It’s nothing much, really. Just some shameless, absurd business. Elder Li Chongtian, now that my Uncle Jingshan has asked me, do you think I should tell him everything in detail?” Lin Moxin stared at Li Chongtian with a faint, mocking smile, the corner of his mouth slightly curled.

”You… you…”

Li Chongtian’s face flushed purple with rage, and he barely suppressed the urge to cough up blood. Tell him in detail? Tell him what? Was Lin Moxin going to recount his earlier actions in vivid detail for all to hear?

If that happened, where would he, Li Chongtian, hide his old face? If word spread, wouldn’t he become a laughingstock?

At that thought, his weathered face trembled deeply with shame and fury.