He flipped his palm.
A pill the size of a dragon's eye, entirely jade-green and radiating a vast Life Force, appeared in his palm.
The moment the pill appeared, a rich medicinal fragrance spread through the air, refreshing everyone who breathed it in.
"This is the 'Nine Revolutions Life Continuation Pill,' a sacred healing medicine. Even if one's origin has been damaged, it remains astonishingly effective."
Xuan Tianba flicked his finger, and the pill transformed into a streak of green light, floating gently toward Yang Lingtian.
"Take it and focus on healing. Don't leave behind any hidden complications."
Yang Lingtian extended his trembling hand and accepted the pill with "tears of gratitude."
"Thank you for the Sect Master's generous gift. This disciple... this disciple will certainly not disappoint your expectations."
He placed the pill in his mouth, and it dissolved the instant it entered.
It transformed into a warm current that surged through his limbs and bones, nourishing his "depleted" body.
Of course, this depletion had been deliberately feigned by Yang Lingtian.
His true injuries were nowhere near as severe as he had made them appear.
The crisis seemed to have been temporarily resolved.
Xuan Tianba watched Yang Lingtian swallow the pill, and his expression eased somewhat.
However, Li Ao's death still caused a dull ache in his heart.
"Sigh..."
Xuan Tianba sighed again and gazed toward the depths of the valley.
Some trace of Li Ao's final aura seemed to linger there.
"Although the Holy Son was at fault, he was ultimately my disciple, as well as the Holy Son of the Xuanba Sword Sect."
His voice was low as he said, "This matter cannot simply be let go."
Yang Lingtan's heart stirred, and he thought, As expected, this old bastard won't let the matter rest.
"That Yang Lingtian