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Chapter 14: Lin Feng Steps Up and Tries to Show Off
Chapter 14: Lin Feng Steps Up and Tries to Show Off
Chapter 14: Lin Feng Steps Up and Tries to Show Off
The concealment formation within the room dissipated, and the door opened.
Alchemist Xie assisted Jiang Yuqian in walking out, accompanied by Ning Xian and Qiu Liaoxi trailing behind them.
From their expressions, it was evident that the diagnosis and treatment had not proceeded smoothly.
"How did it go?"
Jiang Chen rose to his feet and inquired, his brow furrowing slightly.
"Young Master Jiang..."
"Your cousin is afflicted with the Purple Extreme Yin Devouring Syndrome, a congenital condition."
"This particular ailment is exceedingly rare and can only be remedied using the 'Red Sun Seven Flowers Pill'."
Qiu Liaoxi's face bore a trace of embarrassment as she said, "I only possess a fragmentary formula for the pill, rendering me unable to concoct it for treatment purposes."
"..."
The corners of Jiang Chen's mouth twitched, leaving him somewhat at a loss for words.
He recalled Alchemist Xie mentioning that although Jiang Yuqian's illness was indeed uncommon, it was not the so-called Purple Extreme Yin Devouring Syndrome or anything of that sort.
At that moment,
"Eldest Young Master!"
"Fortunately, you had the foresight to bring the Ninth Young Lady to the Vast Spirit Residence to seek Master Qiu's assistance in her treatment. Otherwise, with my limited capabilities, I might have inadvertently caused harm to the Ninth Young Lady!"
Alchemist Xie bowed to Jiang Chen, her expression a mix of fear and gratitude.
"There's no need for Alchemist Xie to reproach herself..."
Jiang Yuqian's face paled as she offered a wry smile, "Regardless, I'm suffering from the Purple Extreme Yin Devouring Syndrome, and no matter what, I won't survive past the age of sixteen."
Upon saying this,
Her delicate frame swayed, and if it weren't for Alchemist Xie's support, she likely would have crumpled to the ground.
Her sixteenth birthday was merely ten days away.
"..."
Jiang Chen remained silent, but a tempest of frustration churned within him.
He couldn't help but sense a familiar pattern unfolding once more.
What kind of protagonist was Lin Feng?
From all appearances, he seemed to be pursuing the path of a Divine Physician.
Suddenly, Jiang Yuqian was diagnosed with the Purple Extreme Yin Devouring Syndrome, and neither Alchemist Xie nor Alchemist Qiu could do anything about it.
This situation was the perfect opportunity for the protagonist to step up, heal Jiang Yuqian, astonish the onlookers, and flaunt his abilities and arrogance!
Once everything was settled, he could also receive Jiang Yuqian's gratitude and forge a connection with the Jiang Clan.
Perhaps Jiang Yuqian would even become Lin Feng's devoted admirer, acting as his informant within the Jiang Clan.
As for Jiang Chen, if he were still the old Jiang Chen and his cousin was cured by Lin Feng, he would be unable to act against Lin Feng, at least not overtly, lest the Jiang Clan's reputation suffer significant damage.
'Holy crap.'
'Is this Lin Feng's protagonist status in action?'
'I've freaking altered the plot, yet this still occurs?'
Jiang Chen couldn't help but ridicule the situation inwardly.
However, this was merely a conjecture, and he promptly activated the Villain's Eye on Jiang Yuqian.
Name: Jiang Yuqian
Realm: Physical Body Early-stage
Status: Supporting character
Fate Value: 298
Alright, it's confirmed.
So this unfortunate girl is merely a supporting character, and judging by her Fate Value, she's likely just a prop for the protagonist to flaunt his prowess.
'Exactly.'
'Jiang Yuqian's appearance is merely above average.'
'If I were to covertly sabotage Lin Feng, he would undoubtedly harbor deep resentment towards the Jiang Clan upon discovering the truth, and Jiang Yuqian wouldn't fare any better.'
'The future for this unfortunate girl seems precarious. It's best to send her far away to avert any complications.'
Jiang Chen mulled over the matter in his mind, and in the blink of an eye, he had already devised a plan to address the situation.
His 1600 Villain Value wasn't just for show!
After browsing the System Mall briefly, he located the Red Sun Seven Flowers Pill, priced at 1100 Villain Value.
Though somewhat costly, it was within his means!
"Young Master Jiang..."
Ning Xian bit her lip and stepped forward, parting her cherry-red lips to express her concerns.
She was somewhat apprehensive that if she and her master failed to cure Jiang Yuqian, Jiang Chen might not be able to come to terms with it and would vent his frustrations on them.
However, before Ning Xian could complete her statement...
"Allow me to try!"
"Perhaps, I can save her!"
In that instant, Lin Feng rose to his feet, a spark of determination flashing in his eyes.
Moments earlier,
As soon as he heard about the Purple Extreme Yin Devouring Syndrome, the Burning World Red Lotus residing within his dantian quivered ever so slightly!
Lin Feng harbored an intuition that he could not only cure Jiang Yuqian, but that the treatment would simultaneously prove advantageous to his own Burning World Red Lotus!
This benefit was so substantial that he was even willing to disclose some secrets surrounding his Burning World Red Lotus.
Consequently,
Without any hesitation, he stood up.
'Tsk.'
'Here he comes, here he comes, the ostentatious act, here it comes!'
Jiang Chen gazed at Lin Feng as he rose, and couldn't help but scoff inwardly once more.
If events unfolded as anticipated,
Someone would soon step forward to question him.
And sure enough!
"What?"
"You intend to try?"
"You're not an alchemist, how can you speak of healing and saving lives?"
"Moreover, even Master Qiu was unable to do anything; what can you possibly achieve?"
Alchemist Xie furrowed her brow and questioned incredulously.
"That's right!"
A Jiang Clan cultivator chimed in discontentedly, "Although you were once a disciple of the Star Abyss Sect, I have never heard of you learning any alchemy techniques!"
"A disease that even Alchemist Qiu couldn't cure, and you believe you can? You're making me laugh to death!"
Another Jiang Clan cultivator scoffed.
It wasn't just the Jiang Clan.
Qiu Liaoxi and Ning Xian also displayed faint frowns.
"Lin Feng, even though you are... you haven't studied alchemy, right?"
"You... Could it be that you possess the Red Sun Seven Flowers Pill or the pill formula?"
"That pill, while not of an exceptionally high grade, is exceedingly rare, and it's impossible for anyone in Autumn Glory City to have it! Even the ingredients can't be assembled!"
As Qiu Liaoxi spoke, she cast a meaningful glance at Lin Feng, cautioning him against making baseless claims.
"No."
"I don't have the Red Sun Seven Flowers Pill."
Lin Feng's expression radiated confidence, even tinged with a touch of arrogance. "But, I truly can cure Miss Jiang Yuqian!"
Upon hearing this declaration,
The crowd was even more astonished!
"Lin Feng, from where do you draw the confidence to spout such nonsense here?"
"Regardless of you being an outcast now, even if you were still an inner disciple of the Starry Abyss Sect, there's no way you'd be capable of curing the Ninth Young Lady!"
"Lin Feng, I believe you've lost your mind, how preposterous!"
"..."
One by one, the Jiang Clan guards jeered at Lin Feng, disdain etched across their faces.
In contrast, Qiu Liaoxi and Ning Xian furrowed their brows, filled with bewilderment and concern.
Lin Feng was evidently only a Medicinal Spirit Body and hadn't had the opportunity to acquire alchemy knowledge, let alone possessing the formula or ingredients for the Red Sun Seven Flowers Pill!
What could be the source of his unwavering confidence?
Just then.
"Hmph!"
"If you don't believe me, let's make a wager, and put something at stake. How about it!"
As Lin Feng spoke, he surveyed the crowd, his eyes eventually resting on Jiang Chen.
Hearing this, the crowd sneered once more!
'Oh!'
'Not only do you want to show off, but you also want to profit from it!?'
'Making a bet, what a clich move!'
Jiang Chen rolled his eyes inwardly, but outwardly appearing displeased, he promptly stood up and let out a forceful growl, "That's enough!!!"
This low growl was incredibly imposing!
Suddenly, silence enveloped the lobby of the Vast Spirit Residence!
"Lin Feng!"
"Jiang Yuqian is my cousin!"
"I absolutely won't allow anyone to use her as a pawn to initiate some gambling game, let alone place bets!?"
"I'll let this slide this time, but if you dare to utter such things again, don't blame me for disregarding our past ties as fellow sect members!"
Jiang Chen fixed his gaze on Lin Feng and enunciated each word clearly.