Chapter 370: Know How Strong He Is?

On the way back from the Myriad Sword Sect, he had completely consolidated his cultivation at the peak of the Foundation Establishment ninth level.

He only needed a spiritual pill to attempt to break through to the Core Formation realm.

However, how could the Azure Cloud Sect have such a pill?

He would have to find some materials and refine it himself.

According to the Grand Clarity Soul Art, the best spiritual pill for breaking through to the Core Formation realm was the Pure Void Pill.

Ordinary spiritual pills for breaking through to the Core Formation realm were Grade 3.

However, the Pure Void Pill was a high-grade spiritual pill of Grade 4.

Upon consumption, it could guarantee that a martial artist at the peak of Foundation Establishment ninth level would break through to the Core Formation realm.

Even more incredibly, there was a chance for the consumer to break through to the Core Formation second level!

Since Jiang Fan was going to attempt the breakthrough to Core Formation, he naturally had to prepare this best spiritual pill.

“Master, do you know where I can find Seven-Colored Profound Ice and Void Lotus?”

These two were the main ingredients for the Pure Void Pill. They could not be substituted with other materials.

Hearing this, Liu Wenchen was surprised. “What do you need these two items for? These are unique items across the Nine Sects’ territory.”

Jiang Fan's spirit was invigorated. From his tone, Liu Wenchen actually knew the whereabouts of these two items. These were extremely rare materials. He had not held out much hope initially.

“This disciple wishes to use them to enhance my strength,” Jiang Fan replied ambiguously.

Liu Wenchen did not have any doubts, because both items were rare spiritual treasures. They offered immense benefits to martial artists.

He did not keep him in suspense and said, “There is only one Void Lotus in the Nine Sects’ territory, and it’s in the hands of the Giant Sect Master. You will probably find it very difficult to obtain.”

Given Jiang Fan’s relationship with the Giant Sect, how could the Giant Sect Master hand over such an item to him?

Upon hearing this, Jiang Fan’s face showed a difficult expression. Of all people, why did it have to be in his hands?

“What about the Seven-Colored Profound Ice?” Jiang Fan asked again. He decided not to worry about it for now, and tackle one thing at a time.

Liu Wenchen’s expression softened slightly. “The Seven-Colored Profound Ice is a bit easier to get. At the border between the Grand Sovereign Sect and the Giant Sect, there’s a Seven-Colored Ore Mountain. It’s rich in Seven-Colored Stones, and occasionally, astonishingly valuable Seven-Colored Profound Ice is found there. You can go and try your luck.”

As he spoke, he took a jade pendant from his waist and said: “This ore mountain is jointly owned by the Nine Sects. Our Azure Cloud Sect has also set up a temporary outpost there, and we have disciples stationed there. You can take my jade pendant and seek their help.”

Jiang Fan gladly accepted it.

He bade farewell one by one to Liu Wenchen and several elders, as well as Xu Youran and Chen Siling, who stood among the disciples, gazing at him affectionately.

Just as he was about to leave, Wen Hongyao’s ears twitched suddenly, as if she had heard something. Her expression immediately stiffened.

She quickly said, “Jiang Fan, wait a moment at the foot of the mountain. I have something to entrust to you.”

Liu Wenchen and the elders looked at her suspiciously. What couldn’t be said in front of everyone? Why the secrecy?

Jiang Fan was also puzzled. He was going to the Giant Sect front line. What could he possibly help with?

However, since it was a request from Wen Hongyao, as long as it wasn’t too troublesome, he naturally wouldn't refuse.

“Yes, Elder Wen.”

Meanwhile, Lin Yuheng, who had left Azure Cloud City, had remained silent the entire way. She quickly walked out of the city gates.

When she reached a bend and Azure Cloud City was no longer visible behind her, she finally couldn't help but lean against a roadside stone and coughed up a mouthful of blood.

The scorching pain radiating from her shoulder blade made her wince uncontrollably. She knew without looking that her shoulder was red and swollen.

“That brat, what a heavy hand! Hiss!” Lin Yuheng said, slightly annoyed. Only she knew how painful Jiang Fan’s palm strike had been on her shoulder blade. If she hadn’t had to maintain the image of a Heavenly Secrets Pavilion envoy, she would have cried out in pain on the spot. She endured it all the way, and only dared to spit out the blood in her throat when she reached a secluded place.

“Pfft!”

Ruan Qingsu had felt her master was acting strangely for a while. She walked quickly and silently. Most likely, she had been injured by that little deviant, Jiang Fan, and dared not show it.

And it turned out to be true. Although she covered her mouth, she couldn't help but laugh aloud.

Now her master finally knew how abnormal Jiang Fan was, right? Let’s see if she would dare to stand still again and let Jiang Fan hit her.

Lin Yuheng glared at her in embarrassment and anger. “Aren’t you going to get me some healing pills? You disobedient disciple!”

Ruan Qingsu suppressed her laughter, handed over a spiritual pill, and said in a gloating tone: “Master, you’re at the late Core Formation stage, and you can’t even withstand one blow from Jiang Fan?”

Lin Yuheng gave her a harsh look. It was bad enough to lose face at the Azure Cloud Sect. Now she had made a fool of herself in front of her disciple too.

She poked Ruan Qingsu’s forehead and said, “Isn’t a late Core Formation stage still a mortal body? You have no idea how heavy that brat Jiang Fan’s punch is. I estimate that even a Core Formation third level could be killed by one punch.”

Ruan Qingsu immediately stopped laughing. Thinking of their encounter last night, she shivered involuntarily, and clicked her tongue, saying, “It truly was my ancestors’ blessing that I escaped unscathed!”

Before, saying it was her ancestors’ blessing was a joke. Now, she truly felt she had received her ancestors’ protection. If they had prolonged their fight yesterday, and Jiang Fan had closed in and punched her, she dared not imagine how catastrophic the scene would have been.

Lin Yuheng frowned. “Why are you still slandering him?”

Ruan Qingsu stomped her foot. “Master, you still don’t believe me? Why would I wrongly accuse him for no reason?”

Lin Yuheng was stunned for a moment. But remembering Ruan Qingsu’s account of what happened, she still shook her head. “It’s not that I don’t believe you as your master. It’s just that what you said is too outrageous. It’s ten times more outrageous than Jiang Fan having such a powerful physique. Alright, let’s not mention this matter again. Come with me to the Seven-Colored Ore Mountain. Intelligence indicates that a formidable demonic beast has recently been lurking nearby. I’ll eliminate it on the way.”

Ruan Qingsu was speechless. Why didn’t her master believe her? Jiang Fan truly was a little deviant! Why did no one believe her?

At the foot of the mountain.

Jiang Fan leaned against the stone gate, and didn't have to wait long. Wen Hongyao finally arrived, followed by a six-year-old girl with twin pigtails, a pleated black dress, and cold, stern eyes.

Wasn't this the little girl who had secretly snuck into the herb garden? She was as precocious as ever. She walked with her hands behind her back like a little adult, her eyes stern and unsmiling.

Jiang Fan chuckled. “Little girl, when you went back last time, did your parents spank you?” As he spoke, he couldn't resist pinching her chubby little cheek.

“Show me some respect!” The little girl bared her teeth and snarled in a childish voice.

Jiang Fan couldn’t help but laugh, and ruffled her head, saying: “Why are you still acting so short-tempered for such a small person? Be careful, or I’ll tell your parents.”

Wen Hongyao, standing nearby, felt a cold sweat for Jiang Fan. The person in front of them was Qin Wangchuan, the Grand Elder of their Medicine Peak. She usually had a very fiery temper. Jiang Fan had been so disrespectful, yet she had only complained once, and hadn't twisted off his hands?

“Ahem, Jiang Fan, since you know her, I won’t bother with introductions.” Wen Hongyao cleared her throat and said, “What I want to entrust you with is this. Take her to the Giant Sect front line.”

“What?” Jiang Fan pointed at Qin Wangchuan and asked in surprise: “Such a small child, sending her to the front line?”