Chapter 198: Farewell to the Eastern Domain, Journeying West

Chapter 198: Chapter 198: Farewell to the Eastern Domain, Journeying West

As Chi Hui applied the needles, Chu Fan racked his brain, pondering the origin of the Death Qi in Yun Xi’s body.

He recalled being forced into Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain. He had known his Spiritual Power was depleted, but to protect himself, he had overdrawn it to the extreme to cast the External-Attached Lion Seal Divine Techniques. Afterward, he had fallen into a deep coma.

His consciousness had drifted into a chaotic void, completely directionless, with no idea how to return to his body.

Later, he had seen a ball of light. Within that light, he saw both life and death. Then, he had unexpectedly unsealed the second layer of the Juntian Mirror.

His consciousness had entered the Jun Tianjian World, a barren place filled with endless Death Qi.

Then he saw a wisp of the Xiezhi’s Divine Sense.

When he woke up after a month in a coma, Yun Xi was sitting beside him, her Cultivation having broken through its bottleneck and on the verge of forming a Golden Core.

At the time, he had been utterly astonished. How could her Cultivation have advanced so quickly in just one month?

Now, seeing the Death Qi on Yun Xi that shared the same source as the Jun Tianjian World, and adding what Chi Hui had said, Chu Fan roughly understood. The Death Qi had probably come from the Juntian Mirror.

Thinking of the Juntian Mirror, Chu Fan froze for a moment, then slapped his forehead.

’That’s right! Isn’t there a Great Returning Pill among the rewards for unsealing the third layer of the Juntian Mirror?’

The conditions for unsealing the third layer were reaching the Divine Separation Realm—which he had already done—and comprehending three Supreme Daos.

’I’ve already comprehended the Third Layer Realm of Sword Dao and have some understanding of the Dao of Cause and Effect. That means if I can just comprehend the Dao of Cause and Effect more completely and grasp one more Supreme Dao, won’t I be able to unseal the third layer?’

’Sword Dao is a Supreme Dao, so what about Spear Dao?’

’Comprehending other Daos relies on opportunity, but with Sword Dao as a template... the principles of all worldly weapons are fundamentally similar. It’s worth giving Spear Dao a try.’

With this thought, Chu Fan’s anxiety over Yun Xi eased slightly.

The Great Returning Pill could bring the dead back to life and grow flesh on bones, let alone dispel some Death Qi.

’Everything in this world truly is a cycle of Cause and Effect!’

’Could it be that the Juntian Mirror deliberately guided the Death Qi into Yun Xi’s body to force me to comprehend the Supreme Daos and unseal it as quickly as possible?’

’But isn’t this price a little too steep?’

For the first time, Chu Fan felt a flicker of resentment toward the Juntian Mirror.

By now, Chi Hui had removed all the silver needles from Yun Xi’s body, placing them one by one into his needle case in order of size.

"Six months. Even with my utmost effort, I can only secure half a year of life for your wife. If you cannot find a cure within six months..." Chi Hui trailed off, shaking his head grimly.

’Six months?’

’The chances of comprehending two Supreme Daos in just six months are too slim.’ Chu Fan decided to pursue two paths at once.

His Cultivation Technique could run on its own. While he rushed to the Central Domain to find the Hundred Flowers Wanderer, he would use every spare moment to comprehend the Daos.

Chu Fan now felt a pang of regret. The Hundred Flowers Wanderer had wanted to take him as a disciple back then, but he had refused.

’If I had agreed to become his disciple then, things wouldn’t be so troublesome now.’

The Hundred Flowers Wanderer’s whereabouts were notoriously difficult to pin down. ’Can I really find him in just six months?’

As for the unsettled turmoil in the Eastern Domain, he couldn’t worry about it anymore. If Yun Xi died, everything he had done would be meaningless.

Besides, the Eastern Domain had Empress Jin Chuhong, with Jing’an and the other seven to assist her, as well as the support of All Sects. It was only a matter of time before things stabilized.

His presence or absence wouldn’t make a huge difference, especially since he had no interest in power.

"Young Friend Chu, before your wife is cured, she must not circulate her Mental Technique or use her True Qi. Remember this!" Chi Hui warned.

"Thank you, Divine Doctor!"

Although Chi Hui hadn’t cured Yun Xi, judging by his current physical state, he had clearly given it his all.

Chu Fan was someone who clearly distinguished between gratitude and grudges.

With a wave of his hand, a pile of Spirit Medicines appeared on the floor.

"Divine Doctor Chi, this junior has little else of value to offer. These Spirit Medicines might be useful to you. I hope you will accept them."

Seeing the Spirit Medicines on the ground, Chi Hui was visibly moved, but he waved his hands dismissively. "Young Friend, you honor me too much. I was unable to cure your wife. These Spirit Medicines are incredibly precious. I cannot accept them."

"Please, take them. They are more useful in your hands than in mine. You’ve bought Yun Xi half a year of life, and for that, this junior is already endlessly grateful."

After Chu Fan’s repeated insistence, Chi Hui accepted the medicinal herbs, and in turn, expressed his profound gratitude to Chu Fan.

The Spirit Medicines were simply too valuable.

Afterward, Chi Hui declined Chu Fan’s offer to stay and left Celestial Heart Hall with his disciple.

The talk of having only six months to live had not been hidden from Yun Xi. As soon as Chi Hui left, she said to Chu Fan, "Chu Fan, this is just my fate. You don’t need to worry. I’m already content just to have another six months with you. My only regret is that I couldn’t bear you a child."

"You silly girl. We’re Cultivators. How could six months ever be enough? I was dreaming of us visiting the Divine Realm together one day! I will definitely find a way to cure you within these six months."

With two possible solutions, how could Chu Fan possibly give up?

There was no time to lose. Chu Fan didn’t want to wait another moment to set out for the Central Domain.

After giving Yun Xi some instructions, he left the room and found Jing’an.

"I’m leaving the Eastern Domain to you."

"My lord, you’re leaving?"

"Divine Doctor Chi only managed to buy Yun Xi six months of life, so I must find the Hundred Flowers Wanderer within that time," Chu Fan explained.

"Please rest assured, my lord. It’s just that the situation in the Eastern Domain is tense right now, so this subordinate cannot accompany you. How about I have Ying Xiao accompany you to the Central Domain?"

"That won’t be necessary. I’m acquainted with a Direct Disciple of the Celestial Dao Palace Master. I plan to visit the Celestial Dao Palace first and ask him to help me find the Hundred Flowers Wanderer. Besides, I’m a Divine Separation Realm expert going to the Central Domain to find a doctor, not to stir up trouble. Protecting myself won’t be a major issue. As soon as Yun Xi is cured, I will return immediately. It’s just that with the current situation in the Eastern Domain, I’ll have to trouble you all."

"My lord, you don’t need to worry. Just focus on taking the lady to get treatment. With us here in the Eastern Domain, we will defend it with our lives and not allow chaos to break out," Jing’an guaranteed.

"This is a Spear Manual. I originally intended to teach Wen Ang myself. I’ll have to entrust you with his and Cailing’s Cultivation."

Chu Fan handed the transcribed Spear Manual to Jing’an.

He then gave many more instructions, all of which Jing’an carefully committed to memory.

Before leaving, he called Wen Ang and Cailing over to give them some final words.

Chu Fan felt he had let these two little ones down. After accepting them as disciples, he had been constantly busy and had neglected their training.

And this departure would last for another six months.

Fortunately, the two of them were very well-behaved.

After taking care of everything, he helped Yun Xi change into a fresh set of clothes. Without alerting anyone, they left Celestial Heart Hall under the cover of night.

He draped a thick, fur-lined Great Cloak over Yun Xi, wrapped his arm around her waist, and activated his Body Technique. They soared through the high mountains and lofty peaks, racing southwest.

"Master, my Master and Mistress will be alright, won’t they?" Although Wen Ang had already become Chu Fan’s disciple, he still addressed Jing’an as Master.

Jing’an ruffled Wen Ang’s hair and said, "Your Master is a man of great fortune. Your Mistress will definitely be fine. I just have a feeling that the Central Domain is about to see some storms of its own."