C1 Medicine King Forest City

The blue and blue flames were suspended in the air about a foot above the ground, bouncing steadily.

That seemingly calm flame contained a temperature that caused one's heart to palpitate. One could faintly see that the space around the flame was slightly trembling from the heat.

From this, one could see how terrifying this flame was!

Above the flame was a medicinal cauldron that was about half the size of a head. The medicinal cauldron was surrounded by a dense green aura. Strange sounds were emitted from within the cauldron from time to time. The lid of the cauldron was smashed until it emitted cracking sounds. It was as though there was a living creature within it. It was extremely strange.

Very clearly, the pill that was being refined within the medicinal cauldron was absolutely not an ordinary item!

A middle-aged man with a pale face and bloodshot eyes was staring intently at the medicinal cauldron in front of him. His face was filled with excitement as his lips trembled slightly, "The Purification Divine Pill is finally about to form a pill..."

This was a deep and deep gorge. It was located within the endless mountains and rivers at the border of the Dongzhou's Tianwu Country. It was called Medicine King Valley.

Within this endless stretch of mountains and rivers, there were countless of valleys like this. Medicine King Valley was the most famous among these valleys.

The reason was that in Medicine King Valley, there lived a famous fifth grade Medicine King - Lin Cheng!

When mentioning Lin Cheng, everyone's first impression was that he was an unparalleled alchemist. The pill below the fifth-grade was almost at Lin Cheng's fingertips. In the entire Dongzhou, there was almost no one who could compare with him. It could be called a divine skill!

Other than the divine technique of alchemy, what people loved to talk about was the strange constitution of Lin Cheng's' naturally dead meridians'.

In the Nine-prefecture Continent, anyone who wanted to step onto the path of cultivation had two essential prerequisites - the meridians that could provide normal circulation of elemental energy and the outstanding physique.

If one wanted to advance further and step into the Immortal Dao, the foundation of extraordinary physique was the foundation of cultivation!

As for Lin Cheng, he was born with a naturally dead meridians, and his meridians had shrunk. He was simply unable to contain the Yuan energy of heaven and earth, and was determined by his family to be trash in cultivation, unable to cultivate for the rest of his life.

Because of this, Lin Cheng was greatly despised and humiliated by the family.

In his anger, he ran away from home when he was fifteen years old and traveled the world. After going through all the hardships, he walked all over the mountains and rivers that were ravaged by magic beasts and searched for Spirit Pill and elixirs. In order to change his naturally dead meridians' constitution, he had risked his life countless of times.

Fortunately, his efforts hadn't been in vain. Because of this, he had become familiar with the characteristics of countless medicinal herbs, and had obtained quite a number of pill formulas. But the most fortunate thing was that in a dangerous place, he accidentally discovered a type of Heaven-earth Genuine Fire - Blue Fire!

Even though he was a cripple and did not have any essence energy in his body, he still obtained a strand of Blue Fire after countless attempts!

Several decades later, he was respectfully addressed as Medicine King.

During this period of time, he searched for all the spirit medicines in the world and improved the pill formula, finally allowing him to research the Purification Divine Pill.

"Gululu..."

Inside the medicinal cauldron, that strange sound became even greater. The rich medicinal fragrance couldn't be concealed, spreading outwards.

Lin Cheng was extremely excited in his heart, "It's done! The Purification Divine Pill is finally done!"

At this moment, both of his hands were tightly clenched, and his eyes were filled with excitement and anticipation. "After consuming the Purification Divine Pill, I no longer have a naturally dead meridian. I will be able to step onto the path of cultivation like a normal person. There will even be a day when... I will be able to step onto the path of immortality..."

A refreshing fragrance was emitted from the medicinal cauldron, causing Lin Cheng's face to reveal an intoxicated expression.

"Hu -!"

He inhaled a deep breath and tried his best to calm himself down. However, his hands were still unable to suppress a slight tremble as they extended toward the medicinal cauldron.

The Purification Divine Pill, which was sufficient to allow one to be reborn, was right in front of his eyes. This was a Divine Pill that he had dreamed of in his entire life. His life would undergo a tremendous change. How could he not be excited?

"Purification Divine Pill!"

Lin Cheng murmured and was about to open the lid of the cauldron.

Swoosh!

However, at this moment, a sharp sound of air being torn was suddenly heard. In the next moment, a cold light suddenly shot towards Lin Cheng's vitals, overflowing with killing intent.

In an instant, Lin Cheng's soul almost left his body, but the many years of difficult adventures he had gone through made him quickly calm down.

Just as the cold light was about to touch his body, Lin Cheng used all the strength in his body and rolled on the ground. At the same time, he prepared to hug the medicinal cauldron and escape.

Swoosh!

However, just as Lin Cheng's hand touched the medicinal cauldron, he felt his hand loosen and the medicinal cauldron was snatched away by someone.

At the same time, a thin sword was inserted in the position where Lin Cheng originally was. The sword blade was inserted into the ground, leaving only the sword hilt exposed.

Lin Cheng immediately became furious, "Who is it!? Who snatched my medicinal cauldron! Come out! "

He had gone through all sorts of difficulties and bitterly searched for half of his life before refining this Purification Divine Pill. Now, it had been snatched away by someone. How could he not be furious?

" Zuo Mu! Is it you!?"

After his fury subsided, Lin Cheng's mind raced. Before concocting the pill, he had asked his powerful friend, Zuo Mu, to guard the valley. How could something like this happen?!

Other than Zuo Mu, no one else knew that he was refining the Purification Divine Pill. How could there be someone who would come and snatch it from him? Even if there was, it might not be a match for a peak Chakra Stage like Zuo Mu!

There was only one possibility. The person who robbed him was Zuo Mu!

"That's right, it's me!"

A voice suddenly rang out from the dense forest ahead, followed by a tall, handsome man walking out of the forest.

Behind him were seven or eight men in long robes, as well as a seductive woman with a long dress covering her body.

When Lin Cheng saw these people, his face changed drastically and his eyes were filled with disbelief. "Zuo Mu, you are walking with them?!"

The seven or eight people behind Zuo Mu were all Lin Cheng's enemies. There were even two alchemists among them, and they could be said to be Lin Cheng's mortal enemies!

He had never thought that his good friend would walk together with his enemy.

"Why did you do that?!" Lin Cheng asked angrily.

Zuo Mu said expressionlessly, "It's very simple. It's for the Marrow-washing Pill!"

Lin Cheng's heart shook. It really was for the Marrow-washing Pill!

Anger!

Immediately, a wave of fury rose in his heart. The only hope he had in his life to step onto the path of cultivation was the Marrow-washing Pill. These people actually wanted to snatch it!

"When you were being chased to the brink of death, I was the one who used the pill to save you. After that, I did my best to nurse your body so that you could recover in a short period of three years. You have completely recovered, and your strength has increased by leaps and bounds, from the third level of the Chakra Stage. In just a single leap, you would become an expert who had just stepped into the Core Sea Stage! As for you..."

Lin Cheng said angrily," Is this how you repay me?! "

" That's right. I have never denied what you said. If it wasn't for you saving me, I would have been killed long ago, let alone taking revenge. To me, you have done me a great favor!"

Zuo Mu's expression was calm, and there wasn't a trace of shame on his face. "Lin Cheng, to you, this Purification Divine Pill can indeed allow you to be reborn. You have obtained a superb cultivation talent. However, you are now a middle-aged man, even if you have the talent to cultivate. What cultivation level would he be able to attain?! "

Lin Cheng's face was gloomy as he stared at Zuo Mu furiously.

Zuo Mu shook his head and smiled." In your life, perhaps you will at most reach the Chakra Stage. Don't even think about breaking through to the Core Sea Stage. Why waste this divine pill? "

Lin Cheng was incomparably furious. He said in a cold voice, "So, you threw away your shame, tore off your face, and came here to snatch the Marrow-washing Pill?!"

Zuo Mu nodded without hiding anything. "My goal is to obtain the Purification Divine Pill. To me... This Purification Divine Pill has an enormous effect. It is my guarantee that I will advance from the Chakra Stage to the Core Sea Stage. Once I step into the Core Sea Stage, I will be able to step onto the path of immortality. If I can enter the immortal sect, what kind of level will I reach? You can imagine it!"

"This is indeed a good plan!"

Lin Cheng said hatefully. His eyes swept across the few people behind Zuo Mu. He said angrily, "You want the Purification Divine Pill? No problem, because you have enough talent. Using the Purification Divine Pill on you isn't a waste. However, what about them?! What do you want by bringing these alchemists here? My pill formula?!"

Lin Cheng knew all of these people. They were all famous alchemists from all over the world. When Lin Cheng rose to fame, he had also sparred with them several times in terms of alchemy. All of them were slightly better than them.

Later on, Lin Cheng had searched for Heaven-earth Treasure everywhere and had also clashed with them. Hence, they were not unfamiliar with each other.

"Pa! Pah! Smack!"

The man behind Zuo Mu clapped his hands and smiled proudly. "As expected of Medicine King. He is indeed a dragon among men. He is extraordinarily smart! That's right. Since you are going to die, what's the use of keeping the pill formula? Why don't you hand it over? This can be considered doing good and accumulating good deeds. "

Another old man took two steps forward and said proudly," This old man is very interested in the Blue Fire that Sir Medicine King possesses. "

"These alchemists, as long as they obtain your Blue Fire formula and Blue Fire formula, their skill in alchemy will not be any weaker than yours. In the future, the pill that I require will be provided by them!"

Zuo Mu did not hide anything as he said, "Although your alchemy skills are unique in the Dongzhou, you do not have Origin Energy in your body, so you are unable to refine higher tier pill. But these few people can!"

"It is indeed a good scheme!"

Lin Cheng's face was extremely gloomy, and his heart was filled with hatred. When his eyes fell on the only girl present, his gaze became even colder.

"Princess Ann Ya, when you begged me to treat your father, you promised me that Tianwu Country would never make things difficult for me. I wonder why the princess came here today?"

"Your Excellency Medicine King has a miraculous technique to cure my father's chronic illness and used the pill to extend my father's life. Ann Ya is extremely grateful."

Princess Ann Ya's red lips opened slightly, and her posture was elegant. However, the words she said made Lin Cheng's bones go cold. "It is precisely because I am very grateful to you, Sir Medicine King, that I have been grateful for all these years. It was only because of this that Sir could peacefully refine the pill in Medicine King Valley and not be disturbed by outsiders. It is because Ann Ya has stopped all those who covet Sir Medicine King from doing so. The two of us... We owe each other nothing! "

"Hahaha..."

Lin Cheng was furious and laughed out loud. "Great! Good! We don't owe each other anything! Lin Cheng was able to peacefully concoct pills here. He really had to thank Princess Ann Ya and the Tianwu Country royal family for taking care of him. Hahaha... "

"Lin Cheng, as a disciple of the Lin Family, you should contribute a portion of your strength to the family!" A middle-aged man said loudly," For the sake of us being from the same sect, hand over the pill formula. I can help you plead for mercy and let you go. "

Lin Cheng's expression instantly turned cold, as if he was looking at someone with a hungry gaze. He stared fixedly at that person's face. "Lin Tao, you are really my good brother! Back then, you humiliated me in the clan, and now you are here to snatch my pill formula. I have to thank you for your value! "

This middle-aged man's name was Lin Tao, and he was Lin Cheng's half-brother. He was also an alchemist, but now, they were going to fight to the death, causing Lin Cheng to fly into a rage.

"Lin Cheng, it was a serious crime for you to leave your home without permission. Now that my family has sent me to arrest you, if you know what's good for you... Hand over the pill formula, or don't blame me for not being brotherly!" Lin Tao's face turned gloomy after being ridiculed by Lin Cheng. He spoke with killing intent.

"Haha..."

Lin Cheng laughed out loud, "Everyone in the world knows what you are thinking. Why do you have to find so many reasons?!"

"Lin Cheng, cut the crap!" A pill refiner shouted, "Hand over the pill formula and tell us where the Blue Fire is hidden. Today, you can leave your corpse intact. Otherwise, I will let you have a taste of the burning sensation!"

"You think you are worthy?!" Lin Cheng's expression was cold, and his black hair fluttered in the wind. "Although I, Lin Cheng, have a rough life, I have never lowered my head to anyone. Do you think you are qualified to threaten me like this?!"

He looked around with his cold eyes. Zuo Mu and Lin Tao... Princess Ann Ya of Tianwu Country and a few other famous alchemists of Dongzhou. Seeing that these people had already sealed off all his escape routes, his eyes revealed a resolute look.

"I, Lin Cheng, have gone through all kinds of hardships to reach this stage. How can I allow you to humiliate me?!" Lin Cheng said resolutely, "If you want to achieve your goal, you have to step over my dead body!"