novelraw Chapter 1340: Swallowing Hard with Envy
Chapter 1340: Swallowing Hard with Envy
Looking at Han Yan again, their gazes subtly changed. Doctors have their own pride; even if their strength is not as great as Han Yan’s, they pride themselves on their exquisite medical and alchemy skills. Yet, now knowing that those two elixirs were personally refined by Han Yan, they no longer dared to treat her as a junior, but rather as their peer, even looking up to her in some respects."Did you forget that I still have a Holy Spirit Pill? You can take this pill, and if you need it in the future, I’ll just refine it again." Han Yan insisted.
Because the Dan Power of the Holy Spirit Pill is more intense than that of the Nine-Turned Saint Qi Pill, a typical Sword Master can hardly fully absorb its power, so the boost in strength isn’t as significant as the Nine-Turned Saint Qi Pill. However, when used to break through to Sword Saint, the effect is better.
Han Yan also had a Holy Spirit Pill gifted by Gong Hongru, so she wouldn’t be reluctant to give away this Nine-Turned Saint Qi Pill. Besides, her alchemy skill actually originates from the Star Falling Eight Desolate Sword. The Dao of Heaven and Earth contained in it is much deeper and more mysterious than usual alchemy techniques, and the success rate of refining a Nine-Turned Saint Qi Pill is several times higher.
If you really think about it, it’s the medicinal ingredients for alchemy that aren’t so easy to find. Most of her medicinal ingredients came from the Illusion Dragon Hall, while some were purchased from the workshop at Long Yan Academy. The most crucial ingredients and the Beast Bone Relics used as the Dan Guide were gifted by Danxin Hall’s Hall Master Zhu Tianping. Leaving Long Yan Academy, gathering these ingredients definitely wouldn’t be easy.
Of course, compared to Tang Bufan’s injuries, these really aren’t anything.
"Thank you then." Tang Bufan was naturally carefree and knew Han Yan’s decisive character, so he didn’t hesitate. He took the elixir and swallowed it.
Seeing the elixir consumed, several Imperial Physicians subconsciously swallowed, revealing looks of envy.
Now, they finally understood why Tang Bufan fought so desperately on the Competition Platform. To be able to follow Han Yan, they too would have fought with all their might. Alas, they were too old and had no chance.
Lu Nianxin also looked at Han Yan with relief. The Zue Family’s ability to rule as monarchs wasn’t just about strength; it was about winning the hearts of the people. Han Yan’s attitude towards followers was reminiscent of the Zue Family’s ancestors.
After consuming the elixir, Tang Bufan immediately closed his eyes to cultivate, with Han Yan and the others anxiously guarding his side.
Suddenly, Tang Bufan’s eyelids twitched a few times and he furrowed his brows. Although he quickly relaxed and pretended as if nothing was wrong, it didn’t escape Han Yan’s eyes.
"What’s wrong?" Han Yan asked.
"Nothing, nothing at all." Tang Bufan said, clearly trying to hide something.
"What’s really wrong?" Han Yan pressed on.
"Really, it’s nothing. You all should go rest, don’t worry about me." Tang Bufan smiled and said.
Han Yan didn’t ask further. She directly took his pulse.
"How could this happen!" Han Yan exclaimed in surprise.
Casting out her Divine Sense, Han Yan immediately discovered that after Tang Bufan took the Nine-Turned Saint Qi Pill, his body was still void, without a trace of Qi fluctuation.
Several Imperial Physicians also took Tang Bufan’s pulse and exchanged glances, equally astonished.
"I think perhaps the body is too weak to absorb the Dan Power. It should be fine in a couple of days." Tang Bufan speculated, sounding more like he was trying to comfort Han Yan, likely not wanting her to be worried about him.
Han Yan shook her head, her expression extremely grave, as were those of the Imperial Physicians.
Knowing the magnitude of the Dan Power in the Nine-Turned Saint Qi Pill, even if Tang Bufan’s body was too weak to absorb it, the power should still have surged through his meridians like a flood from a broken dam, not vanished without a trace.
In fact, that powerful Dan Power had bizarrely disappeared within him.
"Masters, by stroke of luck, I managed to refine the Dragon Blood Revival Pill and the Nine-Turned Saint Qi Pill, but my understanding of medicine is limited. Do you know what’s going on with Bufan?" Han Yan humbly asked the Imperial Physicians.
It wasn’t self-deprecation; her alchemy technique came from the Star Falling in Eight Desolates Sword, and could be said to be achieved effortlessly, but she hadn’t studied medicine for long, so her knowledge wasn’t profound. She couldn’t identify the cause of this strange symptom.
Seeing Han Yan’s humility, the Imperial Physicians felt a bit flattered and didn’t dare to hastily conclude, so they checked Tang Bufan’s pulse again.
After a long while, they released their fingers and withdrew for a private discussion.
"If our guess is correct, he gave it his all in that last battle, not only exhausting all of his Qi but also all his potential. Although his meridians and Qi Sea seem fine, he’s actually lost the aptitude for cultivation. The enormous Dan Power of the Nine-Transformation Sacred Pill is merely compensating for his cultivation potential, yet it’s not enough to restore his Qi." After a moment, an Imperial Physician stepped forward to say.
"How could this be?" Han Yan had never heard of such a thing, and looked at him puzzled.
"Put it this way, cultivation potential is like a spring; the depth of the spring varies, so everyone’s cultivation potential and natural talent differ. But, as long as there is water in the spring, cultivation is possible, just with different achievements. However, he has drained the spring completely dry, leaving it a dead spring, so naturally no Qi will generate. The enormous Dan Power of the Nine-Turned Saint Qi Pill is akin to pouring into a dry spring, seeping into the soil below, unable to take effect." The Imperial Physician explained.
"Are you saying that Bufan will never be able to regain his strength, or cultivate again?" Han Yan trembled as she asked.
As a dear friend through two lifetimes, Han Yan certainly knew Tang Bufan’s greatest wish and what he had been tirelessly seeking. While his talent was only average, his desire to pursue the path of strength was second to none among them.
If from now on he was without cultivation and could no longer cultivate, it would undoubtedly be a devastating blow.
"That’s pretty much what it means." The Imperial Physician saw that Han Yan was distraught but still spoke truthfully.
Hearing this, Tang Bufan’s face turned ashen, and his eyes revealed despair. Although he knew his situation might be severe, he didn’t expect it to be this dire. In an instant, Tang Bufan’s heart sank.
"No, he absolutely cannot give up on cultivation. There must be a way to cure him, right?" Han Yan grabbed the Imperial Physician’s arm anxiously.
(At the end of the tunnel is a bright village, don’t be anxious, don’t be anxious, it will be resolved. Han Yan’s growth may be slow, but let’s all be patient and watch her grow step by step.)