Chapter 2212: Nine Songs Apprenticeship

Could it be that the Spirit Race are all inflated by this kind of green light?

“Since there’s no enmity and you don’t intend to kill him, then allow this old man to offer you some advice: although Feng Jiuge was expelled by the Fire Phoenix Clan, he was still one of their own. While a swift revenge killing might not provoke a response, torturing him without any regard for his dignity would certainly cause them to intervene. Please think twice!” the old man continued.

Zhang Xuan rubbed his temples.

He really was a pedant; talking to him was quite tedious.

But Zhang Xuan genuinely wanted to save the man, so why would he torture him?

Knowing that the old man meant well, Zhang Xuan found it awkward to refuse. He cupped his fists and said, “Thank you for your kindness. I will save him now...”

Having said that, Zhang Xuan couldn't be bothered to listen to the old man's further ramblings and turned his gaze to Feng Jiuge.

The man had become incredibly obese; not only his body, but his face was also grotesquely deformed.

After pondering for a moment, he took out a jade token. With a mental command, he recorded a set of cultivation techniques into it.

“Cultivate this set of techniques; it can resolve your current condition!” he said, handing the jade token to Feng Jiuge.

“What exactly are you trying to do...” Released by Zhang Xuan, Feng Jiuge could finally speak, overwhelmed with frustration.

He had seen the other party's token and, believing he could truly save him, had confidently allowed him to take his pulse. He never expected that Zhang Xuan would simply infuse him with true qi, turning him into this grotesque state...

“I...” Zhang Xuan wanted to explain that he hadn't known such a situation would occur, but the words caught in his throat.

If he truly explained, the Great Teleportation Token, which he had acquired with such difficulty, would completely lose its deterrent power.

His face darkened, and with a wave of his hand, he adopted a profound and inscrutable expression. “I have already found a method to save you. This is merely the first step!”

“The first step?” Feng Jiuge was dumbfounded.

Your “step” is to inflate me into this giant? He had never heard of such a method for treating illness!

“If you wish to completely resolve the issues within your body and restore your former talent and strength, you had best listen to me and cultivate according to the techniques I’ve given you!” Zhang Xuan instructed.

Feng Jiuge hesitated.

For the past two years, countless highly skilled physicians had examined him, all concluding that his condition was incurable and unable to even pinpoint the ailment. Yet, this person before him claimed to have found a method... and had already completed the first step...

Was it true, or false?

“I’ll risk it!” He gritted his teeth.

In his current state, he had nothing left to lose by questioning.

In the past, others might have curried favor with him because of his status as a core disciple of the Fire Phoenix Clan. But now, he had nothing, having even been expelled from his family. At worst, he would die; he truly had nothing left to lose.

Since that was the case, he might as well try!

Without another word, he tapped the jade token with his finger, and his consciousness flowed into it. The next moment, a complete set of cultivation techniques appeared in his mind.

His eyebrows shot up.

As a core disciple of the clan, he possessed keen discernment.

This set of cultivation techniques, though seemingly a simple dispelling method, far surpassed all the secret manuals he had previously encountered. Even the most core secret arts within his clan were slightly inferior.

A cultivation method of this caliber... Could this person truly save him?

His eyes immediately blazed with fervent hope.

Without further hesitation, he quickly began to circulate the techniques.

It had to be said, despite his cultivation regressing over the past two years, Feng Jiuge's talent and comprehension were indeed remarkable. He quickly mastered the cultivation method Zhang Xuan had provided.

With each circulation of true qi, his obese body visibly slimmed down. After more than twenty continuous cycles, he had completely returned to his original appearance, showing no significant alterations.

Standing up and seeing himself fully restored, Feng Jiuge was overwhelmed with excitement. He looked at the young man before him once more, his previous doubts replaced by a profound sense of conviction.

“Might I ask... what do you require of me next?” Although he still felt his internal power continuously dissipating, Feng Jiuge couldn't help but ask.

“I need to continue repeating the first step to completely eliminate the hidden problems within your body...” Zhang Xuan replied.

Although Zhang Xuan didn't understand why Feng Jiuge's cultivation had diminished, it now seemed certain that it was related to that gray gas. If he could find a way to eliminate it, perhaps Feng Jiuge's current condition could be improved. Thus, his statement wasn't exactly a deception.

Feng Jiuge's mouth twitched. So, he would have to become fat again?

“What? You don’t want to continue? Fine by me; I’d be happy for the leisure. Let me tell you now, doing this not only offers me no benefit but also has a certain impact on my cultivation!” Zhang Xuan snorted coldly, stood up, and was about to return to his original position.

“Brother... Senior, please wait!” Seeing Zhang Xuan's demeanor, Feng Jiuge couldn't hold back any longer and quickly stopped him.

He now had nothing. Indeed, there was no benefit for Zhang Xuan to save him. If he lost this opportunity, his cultivation would only continue to decline, ultimately leading to his demise at the hands of his enemies.

“Please save me. As long as you can resolve the hidden dangers within my body, I will do anything, no matter the cost...” Feng Jiuge said, gritting his teeth.

Zhang Xuan nodded. “To save you, it’s not just about repeating the previous steps and imparting cultivation techniques; it involves significant secrets. If you acknowledge me as your master, I can act now!”

Having just observed the speed at which Feng Jiuge comprehended his cultivation method, Zhang Xuan knew that the man before him was indeed a genius. With his extremely high aptitude, coupled with his Fire Phoenix Clan bloodline and the astonishing secrets he carried, taking him as a student would make it easier to inquire about more things. It would also facilitate infiltrating the Fire Phoenix Clan and finding a way to obtain a quota to enter the Ling God Palace.

“Please, Master, save me!” Without much hesitation, Feng Jiuge knelt to the ground.

He had already recognized the extraordinary nature of the cultivation method Zhang Xuan had just given him. Since his clan had abandoned him, it was better to acknowledge a master than to perish on his own. The person before him was capable of obtaining a Great Teleportation Token. Beyond his medical skills, his strength, without a doubt, had to be terrifying.

“Mm!” Seeing Feng Jiuge's quick reaction, Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief. He sat down again, placed his finger on Feng Jiuge's pulse, and with a thought, infused true qi into him once more. Although he wasn't sure if the purified Heaven's Path True Qi would increase in power, he had circulated it earlier, and it had caused no harm. Given that, he decided to continue.

As true qi rapidly surged, Feng Jiuge's body expanded once more, turning him into a stout figure who, from a distance, resembled a small tower. Seeing that Feng Jiuge's body had expanded to its limit, Zhang Xuan stopped and instructed him to continue cultivating the technique he had just imparted to alleviate the pressure. Once his body recovered, Zhang Xuan would resume infusing true qi.

After repeating this process several times, Zhang Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. By this point, the gray gas within Feng Jiuge's body had been completely eliminated.

“Try cultivating!” Seeing that the gray gas was gone, Zhang Xuan smiled and couldn't help but look at him expectantly. Without that substance, the hidden danger was resolved. Feng Jiuge should now be able to recover his former strength, or at least his previous talent—perhaps even surpass it!