Today, Jiang Xueyan and Lin Tianxin emerged from the film crew.
"Finally done!"
The two women simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief. Originally, it was estimated to take several months to complete the filming.
However, due to their efficient collaboration, it was now finished.
Of course, only their villainous roles were completed; Yun Fan and Yang Xuejian still had a few more days.
At this moment, Lin Tianxin said, "Let's go celebrate with hot pot!"
"Okay!"
The two women had the same goal and were preparing to eat hot pot. However, just then, a dark shadow suddenly attacked, its speed so astonishing it was breathtaking.
"Be careful!"
At this critical juncture, Jiang Xueyan pushed Lin Tianxin away.
"Boom!"
The palm strike hit Jiang Xueyan accurately.
"Pfft!"
Jiang Xueyan spat out a mouthful of blood, her vision darkened, and she collapsed onto the ground.
"Xueyan!"
Lin Tianxin rushed over and helped Jiang Xueyan up, but unfortunately, she had already fainted.
"Who are you? Why do you want to kill us?"
Lin Tianxin looked at the attacker with immense anger.
The attacker smiled playfully, "Because you provoked someone you shouldn't have!"
In an instant, the dark figure prepared to finish off Lin Tianxin, but at this very moment, the patrol team on the street arrived.
"Hands behind your head, get down!"
The patrol captain, holding a pistol, aimed it at the shadowy figure.
Seeing this, the dark figure turned and swiftly left the scene.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The patrol captain fired three shots consecutively, but none hit the shadowy figure.
In the ambulance, Lin Tianxin's hands trembled, tears streamed down her cheeks, and her heart was filled with infinite worry.
At this moment, she felt as if she had returned to her university days, when the two sisters were inseparable.
Back then, anyone who bothered her would be dealt with by Jiang Xueyan and her group. She had thought she had matured.
She didn't need protection anymore. Unexpectedly, this time, Jiang Xueyan had risked her life to protect her.
If Jiang Xueyan hadn't pushed her, she would be the one unconscious now, not Jiang Xueyan.
"Good sister, you must hold on, you can't leave me!"
Lin Tianxin finally couldn't help but cry.
By the time they reached the hospital, Yun Fan and Leng Ningshuang had rushed over.
Due to Jiang Xueyan's severe injuries and her life hanging by a thread, the hospital stated they were powerless.
"Yun Fan, you must save her!"
Lin Tianxin said with a choked voice.
"Let me check the situation first!"
Yun Fan, setting aside his grief, quickly examined Jiang Xueyan's injuries.
Just then, Leng Ningshuang asked, "What exactly happened?"
When Lin Tianxin called them, she was sobbing the entire time, so they only knew Jiang Xueyan was in trouble but not the specifics.
Afterward, Lin Tianxin recounted everything that had happened to Leng Ningshuang.
Leng Ningshuang frowned. It seemed someone was targeting Yun Fan from the shadows, and they chose to attack through two vulnerable women first.
This made her furious. It was a pity the culprit had already escaped, otherwise, she would have torn them to pieces.
At this moment, Yun Fan had finished examining the wounds and found Jiang Xueyan's condition to be grim. For anyone else, death would have likely occurred already.
But Jiang Xueyan was special; there seemed to be an unknown power within her, locking onto the last sliver of life.
This prevented the life force from dissipating.
Yun Fan instantly breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the life force hadn't dissipated, there was still hope. Otherwise, even an immortal couldn't save her.
At the same time, he also identified the technique used on Jiang Xueyan.
"One Leaf Covers the Sky!"
Yun Fan said coldly.
"The Ye family's ultimate technique!"
Leng Ningshuang's first thought was the Ye family. Indeed, "One Leaf Covers the Sky" was a powerful martial art, encompassing myriad variations.
However, because only direct descendants of the Ye family could cultivate it, it was very distinctive. Others might not recognize its origin.
But the Ghost Valley Sect, with its vast knowledge, could discern that this was the Ye family's technique after careful study.
"Damn Ye family!"
Yang Xuejian and Zhao Fanghua, who had rushed over, were furious. They hadn't even dealt with the Ye family yet, and the Ye family had already attacked them.
Moreover, they had used such despicable means.
"I'm going to get revenge on the Ye family!"
Leng Ningshuang's eyes were filled with killing intent.
"Senior Sister, wait!"
Yun Fan said, "Seventh Senior Sister, don't go to the Ye family yet!"
"Junior Brother!"
Leng Ningshuang said with frustration, "At a time like this, you're still hesitant to act against the Ye family? Have you truly been blinded by Ye Qingcheng?"
At the same time, the other women also looked at Yun Fan with anger. Yun Fan shouldn't be hesitating at this moment, especially when the Ye family had dared to provoke them.
Yun Fan immediately explained, "I know you are all very angry, and I am too! I wish I could tear the culprit to pieces, but the priority right now is to save her. As for revenge, we can settle it slowly!"
Hearing this, the women's anger subsided. It was true that, at this moment, the most important thing was to heal Jiang Xueyan.
Leng Ningshuang asked, "Junior Brother, can the Great Return Pill cure her?"
She knew that her junior brother already possessed the means to refine the Great Return Pill, and he didn't even need to refine it himself.
Because she had a Great Return Pill given to her by their master, she took it out.
Yun Fan shook his head, "The Great Return Pill's medicinal effect is too potent. She only has a wisp of life force now, so she cannot take it directly!"
In fact, he had already examined Jiang Xueyan's injuries earlier. If she took the Great Return Pill directly, that wisp of life force would not be able to withstand it.
"Then what should we do?"
Lin Tianxin asked with grief. Although she and Jiang Xueyan usually didn't see eye to eye, it was just a matter of who was more stubborn.
In reality, the two women's feelings for each other were still strong. It wasn't just her; even Yun Fan's three senior sisters had developed a good relationship with Jiang Xueyan during their time together.
They naturally couldn't bear to see Jiang Xueyan die like this.
Yun Fan said, "I've heard that the Medicine God Valley has a Medicine King Pill, which has a mild effect. If she takes the Medicine King Pill first, and then the Great Return Pill, there will be no problem!"
"Medicine King Pill!"
Hearing this, the women suddenly realized. The Medicine King Pill, the Great Return Pill, and the Body Tempering Pill were three famous medicinal pills, each with its own unique effects.
If they could obtain the Medicine King Pill, then Jiang Xueyan would be saved.
"However, the Medicine King Pill is extremely precious, and the Medicine God Valley might not be willing to give it away," Leng Ningshuang voiced her concern.
"It's alright, I can refine a Great Return Pill in exchange!"
Yun Fan said directly. After all, their value was the same, and he believed the Medicine God Valley would agree.
Of course, whether they agreed or not, he had no choice. He had to go to the Medicine God Valley, even if he didn't know where it was.
But let's not forget, Ye Lingbei was from the Medicine God Valley.
"That sounds good. Junior Brother, I'll accompany you!"
Leng Ningshuang said to Yun Fan. She was a congenital master, and accompanying Yun Fan would allow them to support each other if anything happened. Su Dan Fiction Network
But Yun Fan said, "No, the three Senior Sisters, Tianxin, you must stay here. You can take care of Xueyan and also be vigilant against enemies!"
The women wanted to face the danger with Yun Fan, but considering that someone had to stay behind, they could only remain in Jinling.
"Junior Brother, be careful on your journey!" Zhao Fanghua said worriedly.
Yun Fan replied, "It's alright, I'll be careful! But you must be wary of others, especially the Ye family!"
Yun Fan didn't know why the Ye family had suddenly attacked, or if someone was framing them.
However, at this moment, he had to be cautious of the Ye family. Even if it wasn't them, they were inextricably linked.
After all, the technique used was indeed "One Leaf Covers the Sky."
"Alright! Once Xueyan is out of danger, I will personally go to the Ye family!"
Leng Ningshuang was extremely angry and was ready to confront the Ye family head-on.
"Seventh Senior Sister, her life force is very weak, you must check on her constantly to prevent any accidents!"
"Yes! I understand, hurry up! Time is of the essence!"
"Okay!"
...
The Crown Prince's residence. Ever since the Crown Prince returned for reflection, the once bustling residence had become deserted.
Almost everyone knew that he no longer had any hope of ascending the throne, so those who had flattered him before now wished to distance themselves from him.
But the Crown Prince was very happy at this moment. Although he was now just a fallen prince, this was also the time for him to gather his strength.
Previously, Ouyang Mingyue had discussed with him the plan to target the women around Yun Fan and then frame the Ye family, to make Yun Fan test the waters first.
They wanted to see if Ye Ji was truly on her deathbed. Unexpectedly, they had only discussed it yesterday, and today he received news.
Yun Fan's woman had been injured. Although only a few people knew, the fallen Crown Prince still had his intelligence network, so he found out in advance.
At this moment, Ouyang Mingyue arrived.
"The Ouyang family has done a great job!"
The Crown Prince laughed with joy. "I didn't expect you to send people to injure that brat Yun Fan's woman so soon after our discussion yesterday. I can see that you are a person who can accomplish great things!"
Just then, Ouyang Mingyue's face turned pale as he said, "Your Highness, I did not send anyone to do this."
"What?"
The Crown Prince's expression instantly turned to shock. They were on the verge of success, and now he was being told it wasn't them?
Was this a joke?
"Then who did it?"
Facing the Crown Prince's question, Ouyang Mingyue could only brace himself and say, "I am also puzzled and have not yet ascertained who did it!"
"However, I have received word that the perpetrator did indeed use the Ye family's ultimate technique, 'One Leaf Covers the Sky'."
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince became suspicious again.
"Could it really be the Ye family?"
Ouyang Mingyue said, "Currently, we cannot rule out that possibility. But I can assure you, we did not do it, and we were about to act when it was already over!"
This was also the reason he had come to see the Crown Prince in such a hurry. Originally, they didn't even need to lift a finger; the Ye family and Yun Fan's wrath would have been ignited. For them, this was indeed a good thing.
However, deep down, he was very worried. He had a feeling that a force more deeply hidden than them was lurking beneath the surface, not yet revealed.
If this force wasn't identified, he wouldn't be able to sleep soundly. That was why he had come to see the Crown Prince.
"The most important thing now is to figure out the reason. If it was truly the Ye family, then there are no other forces involved. If it wasn't the Ye family, then there is a mysterious force that shares the same objective as us!"
He shared his speculation with the Crown Prince.
"If there is truly a mysterious force, then it is too terrifying. Even you and I haven't noticed it, which shows how deeply they are hidden!"
The Crown Prince said, "However, there's no need to worry. If such a force exists, it's likely not a major power, otherwise, they would have revealed themselves long ago!"
"And they wouldn't be hiding so cautiously!"
"Yes!"
Ouyang Mingyue said, "But we must be prepared for both possibilities. After all, if such a force exists, then we will inevitably clash with them in the future!"
"Then you go and investigate first. See if it was the Ye family or someone else," the Crown Prince commanded.
"Okay!"
...
At this time, Yun Fan had met Ye Lingbei.
"May I ask what brings Young Friend to my humble abode?" Ye Lingbei asked politely. He had been in seclusion recently, attempting to further advance his medical skills.
Therefore, he had not seen outsiders during this period. However, Yun Fan's kindness to him was too great, so even though he was in seclusion, he had to come out and meet Yun Fan.
Originally, his plan was to visit Yun Fan after coming out of seclusion.
"Divine Doctor Ye, I need to go to the Medicine King Valley and would trouble you for an introduction!"
Yun Fan stated his purpose directly.
The Medicine God Valley, also known as the Medicine King Valley, held a respectable position among the hidden sects. Of course, this was not due to their powerful strength,
but rather their profound medical skills. Various factions dared not offend them easily, as no one could guarantee they wouldn't need their help one day.
Therefore, the Medicine King Valley was undoubtedly the most unique existence among the hidden sects.
The world called their sect the Medicine God Valley, but the hidden sects preferred to call them the Medicine King Valley. Of course, none of this mattered.
No matter which name was used, it was a term of respect.
"Young Friend, what has happened?" Ye Lingbei asked, confused.
Yun Fan explained the situation, and Ye Lingbei realized the gravity of the matter. What shocked him even more was that even Yun Fan was at a loss.
After all, Yun Fan's medical skills far surpassed his. If even Yun Fan had no solution, this matter seemed extremely serious.
He said with some difficulty, "Young Friend, I am merely an outer elder at the Medicine King Valley, with a minor position. This matter might require troubling my senior brother!"
"Oh?"
Yun Fan's expression showed confusion. However, he had to admit that Ye Lingbei's medical skills were excellent in the secular world, but within the Medicine King Valley, he might be somewhat out of his depth.
Of course, in his opinion, the reason for Ye Lingbei's stagnant medical progress was his cultivation level. Without a higher cultivation level, medical skills wouldn't improve.
However, this also indicated that the Medicine King Valley had a strict hierarchy, far more complex than he had imagined.
"My senior brother, Fu Feng, is an inner elder of the Medicine King Valley. He has the privilege to enter and exit the Medicine King Valley freely and also has some influence with the Valley Master. Therefore, we will likely have to ask my senior brother for assistance this time!"
Ye Lingbei explained further.
His face was filled with apology, as Yun Fan had helped him so many times, and now he was unable to help Yun Fan.
"Divine Doctor Ye, there's no need to blame yourself. In that case, let's go find your senior brother!"
Yun Fan said.
"Okay!"
Ye Lingbei nodded and then said to Yun Fan, "My senior brother happens to be in Jinling recently. Let's go, I'll take you to see him!"
"Hmm!"
The two immediately set off. About two hours later, Yun Fan was led by Ye Lingbei to a quiet Taoist temple.
The temple was not large, with very few disciples. It likely didn't even receive much incense offerings.
"Uncle-Master!"
A young Taoist boy approached and bowed respectfully.
Ye Lingbei said, "Take me to see your master!"
"Master has already gone to sleep. Uncle-Master, please return tomorrow!" the young Taoist boy said with difficulty.
Ye Lingbei was speechless. His senior brother was good in all aspects, except for his temper. If he were to barge into Fu Feng's room now,
he would likely be scolded severely and even kicked out.
Yes, he would be kicked out, and even as his junior brother, he wouldn't be shown any face.
"It's alright, we'll wait!"
Yun Fan appeared calm on the surface, but he was anxious in his heart. However, since he was asking for a favor, he had no choice but to wait, despite his urgency.
"Young Friend Yun, please excuse my brother's behavior!" Ye Lingbei said awkwardly.
"It's fine, it's normal for a divine doctor to have some quirks!"
Yun Fan didn't mind. The situation was already set; waiting another day or two wouldn't make much difference.
Thus, the two sat in the pavilion, chatting and waiting. During this time, Yun Fan continuously offered guidance on Ye Lingbei's medical skills.
Ye Lingbei was ecstatic. Receiving guidance from Yun Fan was an invaluable opportunity, so he listened attentively to every word.
He even committed some of it to memory. Although he had been in seclusion for many days before, he hadn't made a breakthrough.
However, he was now filled with confidence. He firmly believed that after this period of seclusion, he would surely break through and eventually become an inner elder of the Medicine King Valley.
After one night passed, the young Taoist boy brought tea.
At this moment, Ye Lingbei inquired, "Has Senior Brother woken up yet?"
"Master woke up a long time ago!" the young Taoist boy replied respectfully.
"Then why aren't you taking us there!" Ye Lingbei urged. He knew Yun Fan's situation was urgent, so he was also anxious, fearing he might mess things up.
But the young Taoist boy said with difficulty, "Master went for his morning practice. Before leaving, he instructed me to have Uncle-Master and the guest have some tea and wait. He will meet with you upon his return!"
"This..."
Ye Lingbei was utterly speechless. Who had the mood for tea at a time like this?
He was truly convinced by his eccentric senior brother's peculiar behavior.
"Then we'll wait!"
Yun Fan sat down. Although he also had no appetite for tea, he picked up a cup and took a sip.
Admittedly, the tea was quite good. Although it was just a simple green tea, it was smooth and incredibly tender and silky.
The flavor was rich and layered, truly a rare delicacy.
After another hour of waiting, Yun Fan finally saw an elderly man in sportswear with white hair approaching.
"Senior Brother, you're finally back!"
Ye Lingbei's face showed a hint of complaint, but he also breathed a sigh of relief. At least his senior brother hadn't caused any further trouble.
"Junior Brother, you're still so impatient!" Fu Feng said with a snort. "If you don't change this impatient personality, it will be difficult for you to break through to higher realms of medicine!"
"That's not for Senior Brother to worry about. I already have a method for breakthrough!" Ye Lingbei said with confidence.
Fu Feng looked puzzled but didn't press further, instead turning his gaze to Yun Fan.
"I already know what you seek, but do you know why I made you wait all night?"
"Your humble servant does not know. I implore Senior to enlighten me!"
Yun Fan stood up, his face filled with confusion.
Fu Feng said, "Because you are an annoying disciple of the Ghost Valley Sect!"
"Uh..."
Yun Fan was momentarily speechless but felt a pang of curiosity.
"Senior, you know my identity?" Yun Fan asked doubtfully.
Fu Feng said, "I was wondering why my foolish junior brother had made such significant progress in such a short time. So, he learned the medical arts of your Ghost Valley Sect!"
Yun Fan suddenly understood. Fu Feng had deduced his identity as a Ghost Valley disciple based on Ye Lingbei's medical skills.
However, Ye Lingbei was not pleased. He hadn't expected his annoying senior brother to put him down like this.
But this was not the time for arguments. He said to Fu Feng, "Senior Brother, Young Friend Yun needs your help!"
"I won't help!"
Fu Feng refused directly, without any hesitation.
"Senior, my friend is on the verge of death. I implore Senior to help me this once. Your kindness will be remembered forever!"
"Hmph!"
Fu Feng snorted. "Although my medical skills are excellent, I have three principles: I do not help the greatly wicked and evil, I do not help those who deceive the world and their names, and I do not help disciples of the Ghost Valley Sect!"
It had to be said that the third line didn't quite rhyme, but that didn't stop him from disliking the Ghost Valley disciples.
Yun Fan was utterly speechless. How deep was this hatred? The Ghost Valley disciples were being equated with the other two categories.
"Senior, you misunderstand. I am not asking for your help in healing, but rather hoping you can introduce me to the Medicine King Valley. I need to go to the Medicine King Valley to obtain a divine medicine to save my friend!"
Yun Fan stated his purpose directly.
This angered Fu Feng. This fellow clearly didn't think much of his medical skills!
"You truly have the audacity to say that!"
Fu Feng reprimanded, "Do you know that your Ghost Valley Sect bears some responsibility for why my Medicine King Valley has not emerged into the world? Let alone my refusal, even if I agreed, you would not be able to leave the Medicine King Valley alive!"
From this statement, one could see the extent of the hidden sects' fury towards the Ghost Valley Sect, which had reached a frenzied level.
However, Yun Fan said, "Senior need not worry. Whether I can leave alive is my concern. Senior only needs to bring me into the Medicine King Valley!"
"Where do you see me worrying?" Fu Feng curled his lips. This fellow was truly shameless.
At this moment, Yun Fan said, "As long as Senior is willing to help me, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"
This was Yun Fan's promise. If he had said this to someone else, they might have been overjoyed.
But Fu Feng showed no pleasant expression, as he didn't value the promise of a Ghost Valley disciple.
He said, "I can help you, but I want to compete with you!"
"Senior wants to compete with me in medicine?" Yun Fan asked, bewildered.
"Hmph!"
Fu Feng snorted. "Competing in medicine would be bullying you. I want to compete with you in martial arts!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Lingbei's eyes twitched. He had never known his senior brother to be so bold as to challenge Yun Fan in martial arts.
After all, the Ghost Valley had three unparalleled skills: first, unparalleled medical skills, known as the Ghost Doctors; second, unparalleled martial arts, where each generation's Ghost Valley Sect Leader possessed world-class martial prowess.
For instance, the Old Celestial Master of the Ghost Valley in the past was incredibly powerful, forcing even the arrogant major sects to remain in seclusion for twenty years.
Although the ruling powers also contributed, he believed it was the Old Celestial Master's awe-inspiring might.
Third, unparalleled wisdom, where each generation's Ghost Valley Celestial Master possessed exceptional strategic minds, manipulating the world in every era.
Therefore, in his opinion, his senior brother had little chance of winning against Yun Fan in a martial arts competition. Although Yun Fan was young, he was the current Sect Leader of the Ghost Valley.
He didn't know where his senior brother's courage came from. Even competing in medical skills against Yun Fan might have a chance of winning.
As for martial arts, there was no hope at all. However, he didn't remind Fu Feng, as Yun Fan's situation was dire.
It would be amusing to see his arrogant senior brother get thrashed by Yun Fan.
At this moment, Yun Fan inquired, "Senior, are you joking with me?"
"Do you think this is a joke?" Fu Feng said coldly. "Stop the nonsense. I ask, do you dare to fight me?"
"Since Senior has such a request, your humble servant will oblige!"
With that, Yun Fan and Fu Feng moved to the courtyard.
At this moment, Fu Feng wore a cold smile. He was of the same era as the Old Celestial Master of the Ghost Valley. When he was young and impetuous, he had foolishly challenged the Old Celestial Master of the Ghost Valley.
The result was that he was pinned to the ground and dominated with just one finger. Therefore, he was extremely unconvinced. This time, no matter what, he had to regain his honor.
Of course, he knew it was impossible to confront the Old Celestial Master for vindication. Since he couldn't defeat the elder, he would torment the younger.
This was his intention; he wanted to regain his honor through Yun Fan. Although it was somewhat bullying,
it didn't matter as long as he felt satisfied.
"Boy, are you ready?" he asked Yun Fan.
"I am ready. Senior, please make your move!" Yun Fan said directly.
"Take this!"
Fu Feng attacked, rushing towards Yun Fan. He was a strong practitioner of the Postnatal realm, possessing immense power.
Just as he was triumphantly closing in on Yun Fan, Yun Fan made his move.
"Bang!"
After one exchange, Ye Lingbei couldn't bear to watch, as Fu Feng was sent flying by Yun Fan, shattering the surrounding wall.
Of course, Yun Fan had held back, ensuring this blow would not injure Fu Feng or cause his death.
At this moment, Fu Feng, covered in dust, stood up from the ruins, looking utterly disheveled.
Ye Lingbei desperately wanted to laugh but dared not make a sound.
"Senior, do you wish to continue?" Yun Fan asked.
Fu Feng was instantly enraged. In his opinion, Yun Fan's calm and collected question was a blatant provocation.
It was impossible for him not to be angry. He hadn't expected Yun Fan to be so strong. He wanted to attack again, but he was afraid of losing to Yun Fan.
Thus, he decided to cut his losses.
"No need!"
Fu Feng said with righteous indignation. "That was just my warm-up. If I were to attack again, you would surely die!"
Ye Lingbei's forehead was covered in black lines. He had no idea when his senior brother had become so shameless. Whether Yun Fan would die or not, he didn't know, but he knew that if they continued fighting, his senior brother would surely be defeated.
"Thank you, Senior, for showing mercy!" Yun Fan said, speaking against his conscience.
At this moment, Ye Lingbei stepped forward to mediate. "Senior Brother, Young Friend Yun was fortunate to win this round. Can you now fulfill your promise?"
"Hmph!"
Fu Feng snorted. "Of course, he only won by luck. I wasn't paying attention and was careless. However, I am a sportsman and will honor my word. I will take him there."
Yun Fan's face lit up with joy. "Thank you, Senior!"