"Clang, clang, clang!"
Lu Chen arrived at Medicine Master Zhao’s residence and knocked on the door.
"Young Master Lu?"
The apprentice opened the door, greeted with a smile upon seeing Lu Chen.
Lu Chen smiled and nodded in greeting, "Is the Medicine Master in?"
"He is, just woke up!"
The apprentice opened the door and called into the house, "Medicine Master Zhao, Young Master Lu is here!"
"Hahaha, come in, come in! It’s been over half a year, I’ve been worried to death!"
A hearty laugh immediately came from inside the house, and as the apprentice opened the door, Lu Chen also saw a figure rushing out from the main hall.
Lu Chen entered the house, "Thank you, Medicine Master Zhao, but I’m afraid I might have disappointed you!"
Medicine Master Zhao was puzzled at first, then suddenly startled, "Has something happened to your young lady...?"
He wasn’t quite certain, thinking that if something had happened due to the Spirit-communicating Grass, Lu Chen should have come to seek retribution!
Yet, he started with thanks!
Being a knowledgeable man, he knew there must be something more, "Young Master Lu is here for a visit. I need to have a long talk with him tonight. Go to the town and buy some good food and drinks to bring back!"
After sending off the apprentice, Medicine Master Zhao’s expression grew serious, "Young Master Lu, what has happened?"
"Medicine Master Zhao, the Spirit-communicating Grass really was useful, but who would have thought that in Ten Thousand Demon Mountain, there would still be cultivators!"
Medicine Master Zhao’s eyes shone with a keen light, "There are Spiritual Medicines growing in Ten Thousand Demon Mountain, and it’s not surprising to find an Immortal Sect deep within the mountains... It’s just a pity!"
Lu Chen was also surprised, "A pity for what?"
"A pity that I can’t witness the Celestial Body!"
Hearing this, Lu Chen thought to himself that Medicine Master Zhao knew everything all along and probably didn’t tell him before, fearing it might disturb his state of mind.
His words clearly also acknowledged that Qin Yaotiao must have been taken by someone from an Immortal Sect.
"So, I still have to thank you, Medicine Master Zhao, otherwise Yaotiao wouldn’t have had such a special encounter."
"Young Master Lu, I haven’t really helped much. I’ve just read a few more books than you," Medicine Master Zhao controlled his expression and smiled, "Your young lady will have boundless cultivation in the future. It’s just you..."
As he spoke, he looked towards the lower abdomen of Lu Chen.
When he came with Qin Yaotiao before, Medicine Master Zhao had already noticed that Lu Chen’s Dantian had been excavated, which would affect his cultivation.
Lu Chen knew what he meant, "Man will conquer heaven. Yaotiao and I have set an agreement for three years. More than half a year has passed, and I still have two and a half years!"
"Young Master Lu, forgive my bluntness, but in just over two years, it will be difficult for you to cross the boundary of an innate Martial Artist! Although, I can feel you are much stronger than before, you are still in the Bone Refinement Realm!"
With no more vitality in his body and judging from his physical state, Lu Chen obviously remained at this realm.
Lu Chen smiled, "The time is not yet up, why would I admit defeat? Besides coming here to thank Medicine Master Zhao, I also wanted to inquire whether you happen to know about Heaven Ravine?"
He had not intended to ask this question to Medicine Master Zhao.
But from the hints in Medicine Master Zhao’s words, he always felt that the man might know quite a lot.
After all, there was no harm in asking.
"Heaven Ravine?"
Medicine Master Zhao’s expression changed, "Are you thinking of taking on Heaven Ravine? That’s the greatest forbidden land within our empire!"
"Forbidden land?"
Lu Chen muttered to himself.
"Yes, forbidden land! But I must say, Heaven Ravine is a place where opportunity and danger coexist! You were once the pride of Yuzhou City; you must have heard of Heavenly Book Academy, correct?"
"Of course, I have."
"Heavenly Book Academy was established because of Heaven Ravine. The academy brings together the empire’s talents, actually eyeing Heaven Ravine! Those who come out from Heaven Ravine alive would invariably become exceptional individuals. Moreover, many are taken as disciples by Immortal Sects on the spot!"
Hearing this, Lu Chen felt that something was not right.
He did plan to go to Heaven Ravine.
But he never intended to become a disciple of any Immortal Sect; he only wanted to see Qin Yaotiao again!
If he were to join an Immortal Sect, it would be the one Yaotiao was in!
Could it be that the woman had deliberately set this up, making him unable to return to Ten Thousand Demon Mountain after three years, causing Yaotiao to forget about him?
Seeing Lu Chen’s expression, Medicine Master Zhao mistook it as scaring Lu Chen, so he shifted his tone, "Actually, Young Master Lu, may I offer you a piece of advice? Heaven Ravine is not impossible to venture into, but going alone is quite dangerous. With your talents, though lacking a Dantian, joining Heavenly Book Academy would not be difficult. Then, you can be fully prepared before going!"
Lu Chen thought for a moment, realizing that he indeed needed to understand more about Heaven Ravine.
Thereupon he said, "In that case, Medicine Master Zhao, how much do you know about Heavenly Book Academy?"
Medicine Master Zhao laughed heartily, "Heavenly Book Academy? I couldn’t know it any better!"
As the words fell, the courtyard door was burst open, and the apprentice rushed in with a face full of panic!
"Medicine Master Zhao, it’s not good, many people are fighting outside, and it’s spreading this way!"