The Invincible Supreme Medical God
Chapter 482 - 315: Some Growth

Chapter 482: Chapter 315: Some Growth

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Wave after wave crashed down, sweat streaming down his face. The young man could barely breathe as his entire focus remained fixed on the waves pounding against the obstacle.

Finally, what seemed like an entire year later, cracks began to appear in the barrier. Feeling the dedication behind it, excitement surged in Yan Xiaobao’s heart. The waning energy suddenly reignited, forcing his body to continue pushing against the obstacle. Wave after wave, until the spiritual energy finally surged through the barrier, causing it to completely collapse. His spiritual energy quickly stabilized, signifying it was no longer stuck at the barrier.

His body changed, and so did the sea. The waves constantly clashing against the barrier now relaxed at the edges of his spiritual energy sea, which had been relentlessly fighting. It was clear the edges of the lake were now much higher than before. The sea, which now extended beyond its previous boundaries, suddenly seemed like a parched lake due to how dispersed it had become.

The spiritual energy sea wasn’t the only thing that had transformed in size; the five elemental flames hovering above the sea’s surface had doubled in size. The cavern itself appeared larger as well.

His body was drenched in sweat and grime. Impurities absorbed during cultivation had been forced out through his pores, and when Yan Xiaobao opened his eyes, a satisfied smile spread across his face.

Though his spiritual energy sea seemed thinner than before, it was now tens of times stronger. This was the difference between Master level and Master-level rankings.

Standing up, Yan Xiaobao heard his bones crack. Looking at himself, it was evident that he had grown.

Yan Xiaobao decided to head to the main hall and find a random room. Surveying his surroundings, he was surprised to see that each room had access to a heated steam bath. Excited, he jumped straight into one without caring if the room belonged to one of his teammates. If they saw him naked, so be it; he didn’t want dirt sticking to his body longer than absolutely necessary.

Soaking in the water, a long sigh escaped from Yan Xiaobao’s lips as he caught sight of his reflection. His eyebrows raised as he noticed that he looked less feminine. Though his features still resembled those of a delicate man, it was now unmistakable that he was a man rather than the woman many had previously mistaken him for.

As he leaned back into the warm water, his satisfied expression softened, and he closed his eyes. He felt considerably stronger than before. Although he still didn’t feel ready to face the Scar-faced Killer, he was confident he was on the right path. One more breakthrough, and he should be able to contend with upper-level Dantian experts. Unfortunately, breaking through Duke Level was proving more challenging than he had anticipated.

Gradually, Yan Xiaobao dozed off in the water, his body exhausted, his spirit drained. After an hour of sleep, he opened his eyes feeling slightly off. Not willing to linger for long, he grabbed a robe to cover himself, but as he was about to leave the steam bath, he froze, hearing voices beyond the door.

"How much longer do you plan to pretend to be friends with these people?" Xie Lan sighed impatiently, her voice deeply shocking to Yan Xiaobao.

"How much longer do you plan to pretend to be friends with these people?" Xie Lan asked again, the creaking of someone sitting on a bed accompanying her voice.

Previously wary, Yan Xiaobao instantly stiffened. His entire body froze, and instead of his initial intention to step through the door, he stood motionless beside it.

"Don’t be so harsh," Xu Biao chuckled, seemingly unfazed by Xie Lan’s repeated inquiry. "It’s our job," he continued, his tone now much more serious than before. "We’ll complete the mission. We’ll see it through. Don’t you enjoy your time with these young ones? I find them entertaining."

Hearing Xu Biao’s voice, Yan Xiaobao’s eyes narrowed slightly. He could hear Xu Biao pacing in the room beyond the door. Truth be told, Xu Biao’s aura had swept over Yan Xiaobao’s presence long ago, but the Guild Master had never believed Yan Xiaobao would be inside his room, as he hadn’t bothered to check the surroundings before starting to talk.

Standing in the bathhouse, Yan Xiaobao felt shaken by what he overheard. But one thing was certain—the Guild Master hadn’t joined the team solely to travel to the Dragon’s Core Cavern; it seemed he had an entirely different agenda.

Quietly waiting until all the sounds in the room settled, hoping for more revelations, Yan Xiaobao ultimately heard nothing further. No longer daring to risk discovery, he slipped through the bathroom window instead. Like a cat, he landed gracefully on the ground outside.

Touching down, Yan Xiaobao’s thoughts turned chaotic as he quickly returned to the training room where he sat down to meditate.

This time, he didn’t meditate for cultivation. Instead, he sought to organize his thoughts and decide what course of action he should take.

Trusting Xu Biao was something Yan Xiaobao had done for a long time. The Guild Master had always been an easygoing yet straightforward figure. Having traveled together for over half a year, he had consistently appeared reliable throughout their journey. Even before their expedition began, Yan Xiaobao had trusted the man who now seemed so unlike the friend he used to know.