Medicine Elder

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Medicine Elder (药老)
Alias(es)	Yao Chen; Medicine Venerable; Venerable Yao
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Falling Star Pavilion
Occupation/Role	Alchemist; Xiao Yan's master
Status	Alive; resurrected in a physical body
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Remnant soul	3	Resided within Xiao Yan's ancient black ring in a weakened soul state; secretly absorbed Xiao Yan's Dou Qi to sustain himself.
Dou Saint	116	Following resurrection through a Dou Saint skeleton and the Bone-Growing Blood-Fusing Pill, he reveals that he has entered the Dou Saint realm and effortlessly suppresses the peak nine-star Dou Venerable Blood River Venerable.

Background / History

Medicine Elder lived as a soul within the ancient black ring left to Xiao Yan by his mother. For three years, he secretly absorbed Xiao Yan's Dou Qi, causing Xiao Yan's cultivation to stagnate at the third stage. Xiao Tian exposed and forcibly drew him out of the ring, leaving him to compensate Xiao Yan for the harm done. 3

Though initially evasive, Medicine Elder revealed himself as an alchemist and surrendered two cultivation methods: an Earth-tier fire-attribute method and the black Burning Mantra. At Xiao Tian's insistence, he agreed to pass the Burning Mantra and his alchemical knowledge to Xiao Yan, ending the absorption of his Dou Qi. 4

He formally accepted Xiao Yan as his disciple after witnessing Xiao Tian's alchemical ability and Xiao Yan's determination to grow stronger. He introduced himself as Yao Chen, claimed that refining sixth-tier pills had once been effortless for him, and dismissed Pill King Gu He as insignificant by comparison. 9

Medicine Elder had previously been betrayed by his former disciple Han Feng, who stabbed him in the back and caused his downfall. He concealed his aura whenever Soul Hall appeared, knowing that its members would seek to capture the soul of the Medicine Venerable. 26 73

Xiao Tian later offered to restore him with a Dou Saint's remains and a Blood-Rebirth Bone-Fusing Pill. In exchange, Medicine Elder pledged protection for the Xiao Clan and Falling Star Pavilion after his revival. 70

Xiao Tian forged Medicine Elder's new body from a Dou Saint skeleton, Ancient Void Dragon essence blood, the Bone-Growing Blood-Fusing Pill, and Samadhi True Fire. Medicine Elder endured the painful regeneration process and returned with a real physical body. 107 108 115 His resurrection elevated him to the Dou Saint realm. 116

Appearance

While residing in Xiao Yan's ring, Medicine Elder appears as a translucent elderly man floating in the air. After resurrection, he returns with a tangible body, white hair, and an aura powerful enough to terrify a peak Dou Venerable. 3 115

• Translucent soul body before resurrection. 3
• Commonly strokes his beard while speaking or thinking. 3 4
• White-haired physical form after revival. 115

Personality

Medicine Elder is proud of his past reputation and alchemical skill, often boasting to Xiao Yan about his superiority to Gu He and his former ability to refine high-tier pills. 9 35 He can be evasive and opportunistic when protecting his own interests, as shown by his secret absorption of Xiao Yan's Dou Qi and his reluctance to surrender the Burning Mantra. 3 4

Despite this, he becomes a committed teacher to Xiao Yan, approving of his disciple's refusal to remain sheltered by Xiao Tian and encouraging him to train through hardship and experience. 29 38 42 He is deeply grateful to Xiao Tian for aiding his resurrection and later entrusts him with part of his Bone Spirit Cold Flame. 73 134

Abilities & Skills

Alchemy

Medicine Elder is a renowned alchemist whose knowledge includes high-grade pill formulas, cultivation methods, and medicinal instruction.

• Identifies himself as an alchemist and offers his skills as repayment to Xiao Yan. 4
• Claims that sixth-tier pill refinement was once effortless for him. 9
• Provides Xiao Tian with copied high-grade pill formulas in exchange for help obtaining a medicinal herb. 29
• Assists Xiao Yan's development as an alchemist and promises to teach him formulas and pill refinement. 38

Mentorship

As Xiao Yan's master, Medicine Elder guides his cultivation, combat training, and alchemical development.

• Teaches Xiao Yan the Burning Mantra. 4
• Urges Xiao Yan to gain real combat experience in the Magic Beast Mountain Range. 38
• Drives Xiao Yan through harsh training after recognizing his determination to surpass his limits. 42
• Warns Xiao Yan of approaching enemies and assesses their cultivation during dangerous encounters. 13 74

Soul Abilities

Before obtaining a new body, Medicine Elder retained spiritual perception and limited methods of intervention as a soul.

• Senses powerful and familiar auras, including Han Feng and Soul Hall members. 71 73
• Conceals his aura to avoid detection by Soul Hall. 26
• Could merge with Xiao Yan's body in an emergency, but this would heavily consume his soul power. 13

Dou Saint Combat Power

After revival, Medicine Elder possesses strength far beyond ordinary Dou Venerables.

• Challenges Blood River Venerable immediately after returning to a physical body. 115 116
• Easily suppresses Blood River Venerable, a peak nine-star Dou Venerable. 116
• Reaches the Dou Saint realm through his resurrection. 116

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Ancient black ring — Xiao Yan's mother's keepsake; Medicine Elder resided within it as a soul. 3
• Burning Mantra — Black cultivation method given to Xiao Yan as compensation. 4
• Earth-tier fire-attribute cultivation method — Red cultivation method offered alongside the Burning Mantra. 4
• Black Heavy Ruler — Weapon given to Xiao Yan for training. 13
• Bone Spirit Cold Flame — Medicine Elder later gives Xiao Tian a portion of this flame. 134

Relationships

• Xiao Yan — Master and disciple. Medicine Elder compensates Xiao Yan for absorbing his Dou Qi, teaches him the Burning Mantra and alchemy, and develops a close bond with him. 4 9 70
• Xiao Tian — Benefactor and ally. Xiao Tian exposes Medicine Elder's presence, negotiates Xiao Yan's compensation, eliminates Han Feng, and ultimately restores Medicine Elder's body. 3 4 73 107
• Han Feng — Former disciple who betrayed Medicine Elder and caused his downfall. Medicine Elder recognizes him during the conflict over Fallen Heart Flame. 73
• Feng Xian / Venerable Wind — Associate at Falling Star Pavilion who recognizes Medicine Elder's return and helps secure the pavilion during his resurrection. 91 107
• Blood River Venerable — First opponent Medicine Elder faces after resurrection; Medicine Elder uses him to test his restored strength. 115 116