The Mysterious Medical Sect is located to the east of Yuehua Province, nestled atop a mountain range rich in spiritual energy.
Through the teleportation array, Lin Jichen and Gu Qiuxue arrived at the foot of the Mysterious Medical Sect.
Although the Mysterious Medical Sect wasn't as grand and imposing as the Sword Sect, the lush green bamboo and vines covering the mountain made for a breathtaking view.
The mountain air was cool, shrouded in mist.
Everywhere one looked, there were jagged cliffs, exotic flowers, and rare herbs. Occasionally, flocks of cranes would gracefully fly by, making the place seem like a paradise untouched by the world.
As the two climbed the mountain, they saw numerous halls and pavilions emerging from the clouds, densely packed and seemingly endless.
In the sky, streaks of light flashed by from time to time, as many female cultivators, either alone or in groups, shuttled back and forth through the mountain mist.
Lin Jichen noticed that the gender ratio in the Mysterious Medical Sect was heavily skewed, with far more women than men. He barely saw any men at all.
After all, few men enjoyed playing healer roles, while the proportion of female players in the healer class was very high.
However, healers were always in demand, as every team needed them, and the stronger the healer, the more they were valued in the future.
When they reached the mountain gate, a few female disciples noticed that Lin Jichen and Gu Qiuxue were not dressed in the sect's attire and immediately stopped them.
But upon seeing Lin Jichen's appearance, the female disciples of the Mysterious Medical Sect were momentarily speechless.
Their gazes lingered on Lin Jichen, and after a brief moment of daze, their faces turned red one by one.
When had they ever seen such a celestial-like man?
Handsome and elegant, with eyes like stars, there was no one else like him in the world.
In this sect, where the gender ratio was already imbalanced and male cultivators were scarce, the sudden appearance of such a handsome man was almost "cruel" to these female disciples.
It was like a campus idol appearing in a class full of girls, rare and highly cherished.
This also drew all the disciples' attention to Lin Jichen, making them overlook the stunningly beautiful Gu Qiuxue.
Beautiful women were too common in the Mysterious Medical Sect, and besides, women naturally repelled each other. No matter how beautiful a woman was, could she be more beautiful than their Sect Leader?
Not only the NPC disciples but also the player teams passing by were stirred by Lin Jichen's appearance.
"Oh my! What a handsome guy~"
"I've been in the Mysterious Medical Sect for so long, and I haven't even seen a slightly good-looking guy, let alone a male god."
"Yeah, it's all just some ugly guys coming here to hit on girls."
"This guy looks so familiar. Oh! Isn't he that... Lin Jichen from Mu Xian Province! The top expert!"
"Oh my god, it's really him! Should I go and try to get on his good side?"
The players were abuzz with discussion, surprised that a big name like Lin Jichen would come to the Mysterious Medical Sect.
Gu Qiuxue couldn't help but feel a bit proud hearing everyone talk about Lin Jichen. Her Little Chen was excellent in everything he did.
A female disciple kindly asked Lin Jichen, "This is the Mysterious Medical Sect, a restricted area. May I ask what business you have here, fellow cultivator?"
Lin Jichen smiled slightly and said, "I am Lin Jichen, a disciple of the Tianyan Sword Sect, and a friend of your sect's Sister Fang Qingzhu. Could you please inform her of my arrival?"
The female disciple immediately went into the sect to report.
Soon, a graceful figure hurried out. It was Fang Qingzhu, who had once shared hardships with Lin Jichen in the Thunder Marsh.
When she heard that a disciple was reporting Lin Jichen's visit, Fang Qingzhu was initially skeptical. Now seeing him in person, she was filled with joy.
"Lin Jichen, it's really you! What brings you to the Mysterious Medical Sect?"
"I have a favor to ask, and I also brought something for you," Lin Jichen replied.
"There are too many people here. Come with me, I'll show you around our sect."
"That would be great."
Fang Qingzhu led the way, and Lin Jichen and Gu Qiuxue followed.
The players were even more curious now. How did Lin Jichen know an Inner Temple disciple of the Mysterious Medical Sect? And a Golden Core Realm NPC at that.
Moreover, they seemed to have a very good relationship.
Even the players of the Mysterious Medical Sect didn't have the chance to get close to the Inner Temple disciples.
With Fang Qingzhu leading the way, no one stopped them as they smoothly entered the Mysterious Medical Sect and even walked into the Inner Temple.
The three of them sat down in a pavilion within the Inner Temple.
Fang Qingzhu's face was full of smiles, her beautiful eyes lingering on Lin Jichen, revealing a trace of affection.
Since parting with Lin Jichen and returning to the sect, she couldn't help but think of him every day, to the point of losing her appetite.
If Lin Jichen hadn't come, she was planning to find an excuse to visit the Tianyan Sword Sect.
Fang Qingzhu also noticed Gu Qiuxue beside Lin Jichen and curiously asked, "Who is this?"
Lin Jichen explained, "This is my sister. I came to the Mysterious Medical Sect this time to see if she could join your sect. Would that be possible?"
As he spoke, Lin Jichen took out a recommendation letter for the Inner Temple disciples of the Mysterious Medical Sect, which Fang Qingzhu had given him before.
"Of course, with this recommendation letter, she can become an Inner Temple disciple. But she needs a master to accept her as a disciple. How about this, wait here for a moment, and I'll introduce her to my master."
Fang Qingzhu agreed without hesitation and even offered to introduce Gu Qiuxue to her master.
"That would be wonderful. I'll wait here."
Lin Jichen was delighted. It seemed that Gu Qiuxue becoming an Inner Temple disciple was almost certain.
Fang Qingzhu then took Gu Qiuxue away temporarily and returned alone after a short while.
Lin Jichen quickly asked, "Qingzhu, where's my sister?"
The affectionate address made Fang Qingzhu a bit uneasy, her cheeks slightly red.
"I've introduced your sister to my master. At first glance, my master was very impressed with her and said she was a once-in-a-century healing genius."
"Then it's settled? Your master accepted her as a disciple?" Lin Jichen was overjoyed.
But Fang Qingzhu unexpectedly shook her head and said, "No."
"Huh?" Lin Jichen was stunned. Wasn't such talent enough? Was Fang Qingzhu's master's standard too high?
Honestly, even without his recommendation, Gu Qiuxue could definitely become an Inner Temple disciple based on her innate talent.
Fang Qingzhu smiled and said, "My master said your sister's talent is exceptional and wants to recommend her to the Sect Master to see if the Sect Master would accept her as a disciple."
"Really?" Lin Jichen was ecstatic, not expecting such a pleasant surprise.
If Gu Qiuxue could become the Sect Master's disciple, her future would be limitless! She would surpass even Ren Lan!
Fang Qingzhu nodded with a smile, "Yes, but there's no guarantee it will happen. However, my master said that if the Sect Master doesn't accept her, she will definitely take your sister as her personal disciple."
"That's fantastic. Thank you, Qingzhu. You've been a great help." Lin Jichen was overjoyed, probably even more than Gu Qiuxue herself.
Fang Qingzhu smiled gently, "It's a small matter. Your sister's talent is extraordinary; I just did a little favor."
Lin Jichen suddenly remembered something and immediately took out a bottle from his Storage Ring, handing it over.