Lingxiao admitted that Sun Ran surpassed him in both cultivation and alchemical skills.
Yet that did not mean he had to bow and grovel before such a person.
Moreover, he had his own trump cards. He was not necessarily afraid of this Medicine King Sun Ran.
“That lad has gone mad. How dare he speak to Senior Medicine King like that?”
This time, even Xiao Zhan and Dan Qing drew in sharp breaths. Lingxiao’s audacity was completely beyond their expectations.
Fearless of death. That probably described people like him.
“Qualification? Just because this old man can crush you like an ant at any time!”
Medicine King Sun Ran revealed a smile. Though not particularly ferocious, it carried killing intent.
“Then you can try!”
Lingxiao said calmly, “A venerable senior who neither investigates the cause and effect of the matter nor upholds justice, but only oppresses others with strength. Do you really think that our Divine Phoenix Continent and Heavenly Dragon Continent have no one capable?”
“Ahem, Brother Sun, why lower yourself to argue with a child? He is, after all, just a youngster.”
Since Lingxiao had elevated the issue to a conflict between the Divine Phoenix Continent, Heavenly Dragon Continent, and White Tiger Continent, Old Ancestor Changle could no longer remain silent.
Evergreen Immortal Island was the strongest force on the first two continents. If he acted subserviently, Evergreen Immortal Island would probably lose its qualification to command the masses in future.
“Dan Changle! Are you perhaps intending to side with this brat?”
Medicine King Sun Ran asked with a dark expression.
“Old Sun, don’t be so angry. Do you truly intend to become enemies with the Divine Phoenix Continent and Heavenly Dragon Continent over a child?”
This time, the speaker was a man with long cyan hair wearing half a mask. The clothes he wore bore the mark of the Heavenly Dragon Trading Company.
If there was no mistake, he should be the true person in charge of the Heavenly Dragon Trading Company on the White Tiger Continent. Compared to Ji Luoyu, he was clearly far more suitable for the role.
“Ji Qing! You too wish to plead for this brat?”
Sun Ran frowned and asked.
If Old Ancestor Changle pleaded for Lingxiao, he could still understand it, since Lingxiao had saved the old ancestor’s life.
But he could not quite comprehend why Ji Qing was doing the same.
“It is not pleading, but reasoning. Even if a child is a bit wilful, it is hardly worth us elders taking action. It would only lower our own standing.”
Ji Qing said calmly.
“Hmph. Consider yourself lucky this time. But even if you refuse to detoxify Xiao Zhan, do you truly believe this old man cannot neutralise the toxin?”
Sun Ran could disregard Old Ancestor Changle’s face, but he still had to give Ji Qing some respect.
This man had obtained a demonic eye in his youth and comprehended the inheritance of the ancient demonic clan. He was both righteous and evil, extremely fearsome. People on the White Tiger Continent would rather provoke Sun Ran than offend this fellow.
“If Senior wishes to detoxify Xiao Zhan, this junior naturally has no objection. However, if you want this junior to act, he must sever his own right arm. There is no room for negotiation on this.”
Lingxiao said calmly, “Only, this junior must remind Senior of one thing. What he is afflicted with is White Blood Toxin. Ordinary methods will find it very difficult to remove. It is not simply a matter of superior medical skill.”
“Too arrogant! Who does he think he is, actually daring to lecture Senior Medicine King?”
“Exactly. He just got lucky helping Old Ancestor Changle with detoxification, like a blind cat catching a dead mouse, and now he really thinks he’s some great immortal.”
The crowd immediately erupted in uproar. Everyone felt this Lingxiao was far too arrogant.
There was no helping it. All the people present were guests invited by Medicine King Sun Ran. Naturally, they sided with him.
Moreover, no one believed Lingxiao’s words were correct.
Lingxiao offered no explanation. He had simply fulfilled his duty by reminding them once. Whether the other party listened was their own affair.
“Today, this old man will let you see how a Profound-grade alchemist heals and detoxifies!”
Medicine King Sun Ran glanced faintly at Lingxiao.
Then, with a point of his finger towards Xiao Zhan, several streams of vigorous energy shot out and began circulating within Xiao Zhan’s body.
The scene of him treating the ailment was simply spectacular.
Vigorous energies of various colours flashed continuously, delighting the onlookers.
Moreover, every move was precise to the extreme.
Many people watched in stunned amazement.
“Excellent!”
Some even stood up and shouted loudly.
Yet a cold smile appeared on Lingxiao’s face.
Healing and saving lives was not performing magic tricks.
He admitted Sun Ran’s technique was superior, but White Blood Toxin truly could not be resolved this way. Only complete blood replacement could eradicate it.
What Medicine King Sun Ran was doing was purely showing off his skills. Such a person was too superficial. Lingxiao did not believe he could be that outstanding an alchemist.
A quarter of an hour passed.
Cold sweat appeared on Sun Ran’s forehead.
Meanwhile, Xiao Zhan’s complexion grew even worse.
Not only had the White Blood Toxin not weakened, it had become more ferocious, devouring fully one-third of Xiao Zhan’s blood. This left Xiao Zhan on the verge of death.
“How can this be?”
Sun Ran’s aged face flushed red. He could not understand why this was happening.
“Senior, White Blood Toxin is unlike ordinary poisons. Your method is incorrect. Even with superior medical skill, not only will it fail to save him, it will harm him instead!”
Lingxiao reminded him, “If Xiao Zhan dies, do not blame me. Originally, the White Blood Toxin in his body would have automatically dissipated after some time. But now, it has reached a critical stage. Unless all the blood in his body is replaced, death is certain.”
His expression remained indifferent.
Yet these words sounded extremely mocking in Sun Ran’s ears.
He was not saving the man, but harming him?
The other warriors also fell silent.
At this moment, they finally understood that Lingxiao’s words were not mere alarmist talk. What he said was actually true.
“Lingxiao, save me!”
Xiao Zhan did not want to die!
Though domineering and overbearing, his desire for life was as strong as any ordinary person’s.
“I can save you, but you must apologise to me in front of all these people, sever one arm yourself, and swear never to trouble me again in future. Otherwise, you will die without a burial place!”
Lingxiao looked calmly at Xiao Zhan. This was what it meant to reap what one sows!
Lingxiao was already being generous by still agreeing to save him. Anyone else would probably have ignored this fellow completely.
“You do not believe in this old man?”
Sun Ran asked furiously, glaring at Xiao Zhan.
“No! This junior is grateful for Senior’s kindness, but this is Lingxiao’s White Blood Toxin. Even you, Senior, would probably need some time to thoroughly research it.”
Xiao Zhan hurriedly explained.
“Hmph! Do as you wish.”
Sun Ran also understood that continuing to fuss would be futile and only make him lose more face.
He glanced faintly at Lingxiao and said, “This time, this old man lost due to lack of understanding of White Blood Toxin. It was not because my medical skill is inferior to yours.”
“That is natural. Senior’s medical skill surpasses this junior’s by many times over.”
Lingxiao remained very humble.
Moreover, he truly was not as skilled in medicine as Sun Ran.
It was simply that White Blood Toxin existed only in the world from his memories, so only he knew how to resolve it.
Furthermore, the White Blood Toxin in his Light and Shadow Divine Cone had been modified, infused with his powerful soul force, making it reproduce and take effect much faster.
