Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 417: The Knife Lender Appears

Chapter 417: Chapter 417: The Knife Lender Appears

"Oh no!"

It all happened in the blink of an eye.

The original Gang Qi had vanished without a trace.

In contrast, the black Demon Qi had completely taken over Lin Fan’s body.

And that thick Demon Qi seemed as if it was about to ignite.

It constantly eroded the Gang Qi surrounding the Heavenly Master.

In the fierce battle of black and yellow, the Heavenly Master could not pull back his arm.

He could only mobilize the Gang Qi throughout his body, trying to help Lin Fan suppress the terrifying Demon Qi.

"Elder Brother, no wonder you did not teach him how to utilize Gang Qi, you were setting a trap for me."

The Heavenly Master, lamenting in his heart, was now sweating from his forehead.

He struggled to control the power of the Gang Qi, a bit more could hurt Lin Fan, a bit less could hurt himself.

Such a delicate balance, a slight mishap could lead to utter doom.

In contrast, Lin Fan still had his eyes tightly closed.

Like a meditating old man, unmoved and peaceful.

His thoughts had drifted beyond the Ninth Heaven.

He had entered a state of selflessness.

This made the Heavenly Master even more tormented.

If it continued like this, he was afraid it would be a catastrophic disaster.

"Lin Fan, my disciple, wake up!"

Suddenly, a call that seemed to travel through billions of years burst forth like a grand bell.

This startled Lin Fan, who had lost his sanity, violently awake.

He only felt a surge of immense righteous energy, infiltrating from his crown like an enlightening elixir.

It spread instantly throughout his body.

His body also broke out in a heavy sweat.

The encompassing Demon Qi dissipated without a trace.

"Master!"

The awakened Lin Fan looked around.

But he did not see that unreliable master anywhere.

"Elder Brother, you finally decided to show yourself!"

The Heavenly Master behind hurriedly retracted the Gang Qi.

He touched the ground with his feet, transforming into a swift gust of wind, and shot outside the door.

Delighted, he stood on the rooftop.

He released his Divine Sense, instantly expanding it for miles.

But he could not find his elder brother’s figure anywhere.

That call, it was as if it had never existed.

"Uncle Master, where is my master?"

Lin Fan, who had run out the door, looked up at the Heavenly Master standing on the rooftop.

Yet the Heavenly Master sighed.

"It seems, Elder Brother is still angry with me and does not want to see me," he said.

The Heavenly Master gracefully landed on the ground, his face filled with disappointment as he shook his head.

"Uncle Master, don’t be angry. My master is just bad-tempered and weird. When I see him someday, I will definitely speak to him," Lin Fan said quickly, trying to console him.

It was unclear where the unresolved issues between these brother disciples lay.

"Well, that’s enough. Although he wasn’t willing to show himself, at least we know he is nearby. He probably came for this Yin zi conspiracy. With him in the shadows, it’s like having an extra layer of insurance, and I’m relieved," the Heavenly Master said as he returned to his cushion, sitting cross-legged.

Regarding Lin Fan’s recent possession by the Demon Qi, he remained completely silent.

Because he guessed that his elder brother must have anticipated it.

He decided to let things take their course.

"Uncle Master, how well am I cultivating the Gang Qi?" Lin Fan, unaware of any issues, brought it up proactively.

After entering the Selfless Realm, he became completely unaware of his surroundings.

"It is good indeed, but it’s best not to use it again for now. Your mind is not stable and you temporarily cannot control the immense righteous energy of the Dao Qi. If one day you need to resolve something with Dao Qi, you can infuse Gang Qi into the talisman, and then activate it," he said.

The words of the Heavenly Master caused Lin Fan to be momentarily stunned.

He had just felt that he had entered the Selfless Realm.

Why then was he being advised not to use it?

"By the way, I heard from Jiaqi that you have infiltrated the enemy’s ranks. Did you find out anything?"

In order not to arouse Lin Fan’s suspicions, the Heavenly Master quickly changed the subject.

"Not much to discover, really. If anything odd, it would be their master mentioned in their conversations, and that mysterious Goddess selection. Oh, and that they actually worship plaques inscribed with something about a fox and a snake. I wonder if these Woguo people believe in the fox and grey willow of the Northeast Five Yellows?"

Lin Fan repeated the matters he couldn’t make sense of.

Especially those special characters on a few of the plaques, which he couldn’t recognize.

The only thing he could relate to was the Northeast Five Immortals.

"It’s the Nine-tailed Fox and the Yamata no Orochi!"

As the foremost authority in the Xuanmen, the Heavenly Master naturally knew the mystery behind it.

"It’s said that after King Zhou of Shang was overthrown, the Nine-tailed Fox that caused chaos escaped to Woguo, transformed into Amaterasu, and became the deity of Woguo. As for the Yamata no Orochi, it was a monstrous beast under Gonggong’s command, sent to cause trouble because Gonggong was jealous of Da Yu’s success in controlling the waters. It, having nine heads, had one cut off by Da Yu and also escaped to Woguo, where it was revered by the Onmyoji as a pioneer of yin and yang."

"They are all a bunch of defeated generals; no wonder Woguo has been trying to return to Huaxia for so many years. It turns out there is such a legend. Interesting. But that so-called master has never shown himself, which is really strange."

Lin Fan was unable to discern the truth of these bizarre events.

But at least it confirmed that the despicable nation was always covetous of Huaxia’s vast lands.

"Since the Jiazi conspiracy has existed for so long, there are naturally some unfathomable secrets within it, but we will meet force with force and foil their plots with plots. Now that I know my senior brother is nearby, I feel even more confident to thwart their schemes," Mr. Zhang said as he squinted at Li Qiqi coming in with a tray.

Even before she arrived, the fragrance of the dish had wafted in.

It whetted everyone’s appetite.

"The meals are ready," Qi Qi said, her cheeks blushing as she placed the tray in front of Mr. Zhang.

Although it was just a simple meal of two side dishes and a bowl of rice, it was fragrant.

"Not bad at all, Qi Qi’s culinary skills have really improved," Mr. Zhang said, holding the rice, his face full of smiles.

After all, part of the reason for his retreat here was to indulge in this deliciousness.

"Lin Fan, my grandmother asked me to call you over," Qi Qi said, her little face blushing as she looked at Lin Fan.

"Then, Uncle Master, I’ll go out first," Lin Fan replied as he nodded.

He stood up, bowed, and then followed Qi Qi out.

The two held hands and made their way to the back kitchen.

At that moment, the white-haired Miao Cuihua caught sight of Lin Fan.

Her eyes filled with awe.

Clearly, after last time, she was genuinely frightened by this formidable being.

"Grandma, I heard you were looking for me?" Lin Fan asked, without feeling any different.

After all, given Qi Qi’s face was involved, he had to show respect.

"Lin Fan... I wanted to ask where this serpent bone and inner core came from?" Miao Cuihua asked, pointing to the snake bone on the table.

"I slew an Onmyoji’s Shikigami last night; originally thought it was merely a venomous object of no use but then I thought, doesn’t the Five Poison Sect’s doctrine use poison as medicine? So I brought it over to you to see, not knowing if it could be of any help to Qi Qi," Lin Fan recounted the events of the previous night.

This was indeed an accidental find, and he was unsure of its usefulness.

"Not just useful, this is truly a gift from heaven, the very Xie Long bone of the True Five Poisons of our Five Poison Sect. If we could find the other four items, Qi Qi could become the Goddess of the Five Poisons!" Miao Cuihua said, distinctly excited.

After all, the True Five Poisons had been lost for many years.

She had never thought they would see the light of day again.