Chapter 2255 - 2252: Medicine King Mansion

Chapter 2255: Chapter 2252: Medicine King Mansion

Yan Lingling is only fourteen years old and already an expert at the Mid Innate level. What kind of concept is this? The Mid Innate level in the Ancient Martial World includes big shots like Ling Zishan and Ji Wancheng.

Moreover, what is more shocking is that Yan Lingling might reach Innate Perfection before the age of twenty-five. Innate Perfection is the peak of the Ancient Martial World, with only a handful of individuals, like Ling Xuesong at such an age.

Ji Zimo and his friends have always felt themselves to be the prodigious talents of the Ancient Martial World, but today, facing the fourteen-year-old Yan Lingling, they have been humbled.

Although Yan Lingling’s physique was altered by elixirs, relying solely on physique couldn’t achieve repeated breakthroughs. It’s only fair to say that Yan Lingling’s talent is also at a monstrous level.

Talent, cultivation technique, elixirs, and various resources have forged this achievement among the disciples of the Ancient Hidden Stream. They finally understand why the elders of their family are so eager to discover secrets beyond Innate, as they are more aware of their gap with the Ancient Hidden Stream.

"The cultivation resources in this world are limited. The competition becomes fiercer the further you go. When you reach that point, you will understand. Work hard, for youth represents limitless possibilities," Yan Bei remarked thoughtfully.

At this moment, everyone looked at Yan Lingling differently. In front of them was no longer a simple little girl but a Mid Innate expert.

Moreover, even at the same Mid Innate level, the disciples of the Ancient Hidden Stream possess stronger combat power because they receive better cultivation techniques, stronger martial techniques, and even secrets beyond Innate.

Yan Bei noticed the group’s low spirits and added, "You shouldn’t be discouraged. Lingling’s situation is special and non-replicable. Even the Prince Mansion can’t create another Lingling with its current capabilities."

Ji Zimo and his friends felt slightly better upon hearing this. If producing Mid Innate fourteen-year-olds in volume were possible, what would be the point of their cultivation?

"Brother Lin Tian, I feel like they suddenly seem a bit scared of me. Why is that?" Yan Lingling turned to look at Lin Tian, blinking her clear eyes.

"It’s not fear of you; they’re just in awe of greater power," Lin Tian explained.

"Then why aren’t you scared of me, nor are the sisters?" Yan Lingling was still puzzled by the complex nature of the human heart, despite her high Ancient Martial Realm.

Xiao Manxuan playfully smiled and replied, "Because Lin Tian has always been fearless of the heavens and earth."

Lin Tian shook his head with a smile. Although the little girl was not an Ancient Martial Artist, her mentality surpassed many of them. 𝘧𝓇ℯℴ𝓂

"Because we like the person you are, the rest doesn’t matter," Lin Tian added. This is the thought process of Miss and the other beauties, who like Yan Lingling’s adorable and friendly nature, not her intimidating power.

"That’s great, I like you too," the little girl said seriously, but everyone seemed to have peculiar expressions after hearing her, especially Shen Lin, whose internal unrest seemed to rise again.

These reactions made Lin Tian himself feel as if he were leading the little girl astray. Thankfully, the little girl added, "I like the sisters too, they’re beautiful and kind."

"Lingling has good taste, Miss and the beauties are indeed great beauties," Lin Tian laughed, and Miss and the other ladies appreciated the compliment.

The group continued onward, and since Ji Zimo and his friends learned about Yan Lingling’s identity and realm, they became somewhat restrained. Only Lin Tian seemed lively and jovial.

Gradually, the group’s attention began to shift to the surrounding environment, as they passed through a gate adorned with an archway, entering the range of the Medicine King Mansion.

Built against the mountain, the Medicine King Mansion lacks the grandeur of worldly mansions. Instead, it’s simple, tranquil, and elegant, with architecture integrating seamlessly with the mountains, forests, flowers, and grass, embodying the idea of Unity of Heaven and Man.

Even in the flowerbeds, only simple stone borders appeared, with minimal decoration. More importantly, the flowers planted seemed not to be ordinary ones.

As they walked, Lin Tian smelled a faint, unique fragrance that cleared his mind and boosted his spirit.

Driven by his occupational sensitivity as a pharmacist, Lin Tian began to pay attention to these "flowers," and he was astonished to discover that all the plants grown were medicinal herbs!

Naturally, images from the Shennong Emperor’s Medical Scripture flashed in Lin Tian’s mind, and he was shocked to find that he could identify some of the herbs from the flowerbeds.

"Lin Tian, why did you open your eyes so wide?" Xiao Manxuan asked curiously.

"These... are medicinal herbs, rare ones!" Lin Tian swallowed hard, feeling a bit excited. "Thunder Wood, Flame Grass, One Yang Flower..."

Lin Tian counted these herbs, already fantasizing about pocketing them.

Yan Bei glanced at him and laughed, "Nice eye, it seems your alchemy skills are at a certain level. The climate and soil here are unique and suitable for growing medicinal herbs, so even the flowerbeds are full, not like your scenic mountains and waterfalls."

"Senior Yan, even if they traded the entire estate for the flowers here, they would agree," Lin Tian stated confidently.

Those who can afford an estate know the value of medicinal herbs. Not to mention one estate, even two estates would be exchanged. However, the Medicine King Mansion would certainly refuse.

Indeed, Yan Bei merely smiled without responding. One or two estates, even a hundred, wouldn’t be possible.

After a while of walking, Yan Bei stopped in front of two pavilions and said, "Settle down here for now and take a break; I’ll let you know later what you need to do."

After speaking, he left with Yan Lingling, of course, along with the snow leopard Bai.

Both pavilions were built against the mountain, and even standing downstairs, one could see the mountains and rivers in the distance with excellent views. Most importantly, the surrounding flowerbeds were also planted with medicinal herbs.

"Men left, women right; you gentlemen live on this side." Ling Shuiyao pointed to the opposite pavilion to divide rooms.

Shen Lin didn’t even look, directly leaping up to occupy the top floor of the pavilion, taking the room with the best view.

"Same Ancient Hidden Stream, why is there such a gap?" Ling Shuiyao pouted displeasedly, clearly referring to the difference between Shen Lin and Yan Lingling—not in martial strength, but in demeanor.

"Shuiyao, don’t be upset; let’s conserve our energy and await greater challenges. Didn’t Senior Yan say it? There will be dangers to life on this trip," Miss comforted.

Lin Tian and the ladies separated, entered the pavilion, casually picked a room, dropped off his backpack, and then eagerly ran downstairs, targeting the medicinal herbs in the flowerbeds.

Of course, Lin Tian wouldn’t secretly pick them; without special preservation tools, picking herbs randomly equals destruction. Besides, getting caught would be embarrassing.

Having previously only read about them in the Medical Scripture, seeing them in person, Lin Tian’s goal was to become familiar with their properties.