The Medicine King's Glory Will One Day Spread Across the Entire Continent!

"I think he deserved that beating."

"Xu Sanshi has always been pestering Nannan."

"Even after Nannan had harshly rejected him so many times, he still shamelessly clung to her like a leech. I'd wanted to beat him up for ages!"

Tang Ya snorted and waved her tiny fist.

She was not like Bei Bei.

Bei Bei was Xu Sanshi's good brother.

But Tang Ya had long found Xu Sanshi utterly unpleasant.

She and Jiang Nannan were close friends.

Naturally, she viewed things from Jiang Nannan's standpoint.

Rather than feeling even the slightest pity for the beaten-up Xu Sanshi, she only found it satisfying.

"Xiaoya!"

Bei Bei frowned and gave a quiet reprimand.

Although everything Tang Ya had said was true.

Xu Sanshi was still his brother, so Bei Bei naturally had to speak up for him to some extent.

"What, wasn't I telling the truth?"

Tang Ya planted her hands on her hips, her willow brows raised as she showed some displeasure at Bei Bei's reprimand.

What was wrong with what she said?

The truth was the truth.

But she could not say it like that in public!

There were so many outer courtyard students here.

If word got out, how would Xu Sanshi be able to hold his head up in the outer courtyard afterward?

Bei Bei knew he would gain no advantage by arguing with Tang Ya over this.

So he did not choose to refute her.

He merely helped the unconscious Xu Sanshi onto his shoulder and said in a muffled voice:

"I'll take him to the academy infirmary."

With that, Bei Bei carried the unconscious Xu Sanshi into the academy.

"Honestly, what's so good about that turtle anyway?!"

Watching Bei Bei support Xu Sanshi as they went inside, Tang Ya stomped her foot in dissatisfaction.

Her relationship with Bei Bei was actually quite good.

Their few arguments were all because of Xu Sanshi.

The two of them had completely opposite impressions of Xu Sanshi.

So whenever the topic turned to Xu Sanshi, disagreements naturally arose.

"Xiaoya."

Jiang Nannan tugged at Tang Ya's sleeve.

She shook her head and said softly:

"There's no need to argue with Bei Bei because of me."

As much as she disliked Xu Sanshi.

She did not want Tang Ya's relationship with Bei Bei to fall apart because of her.

That would make Jiang Nannan feel terribly guilty.

"Nannan, this has nothing to do with you."

Tang Ya puffed up her cheeks angrily.

"I'm just mad that Bei Bei insists on hanging around with Xu Sanshi."

"I heard that Xu Sanshi did something extremely excessive to a girl. In the end, he only gave her some Golden Soul Coins as compensation."

"I heard that girl was left with serious psychological trauma because of it."

"How could someone like Xu Sanshi possibly be any good?"

Hearing Tang Ya's words, Jiang Nannan fell silent.

She knew what Tang Ya was talking about.

After all, if not for Bai Luo, she might have gone through that herself.

Although she had not agreed to the Xuanming Sect's demands.

The Xuanming Sect clearly would not have been unable to find someone else to accomplish their goal.

The girl Tang Ya mentioned was clearly the tool they had used to awaken Xu Sanshi's martial soul after Jiang Nannan refused.

Perhaps because she was not as beautiful as Jiang Nannan.

Xu Sanshi had not relentlessly pestered that girl. He had simply given her the bare minimum in Golden Soul Coins as compensation before having the sect send her away.

The girl's family background was also quite ordinary.

Even if she had been dissatisfied, there was no way she could have done anything to the Xuanming Sect.

The reason Jiang Nannan had not continued to be troubled by the Xuanming Sect back then.

Was largely because Bai Luo had used his sister's influence to make a few small arrangements.

Otherwise, the Xuanming Sect clearly would not have easily let go of such an excellent awakening tool.

What mercy could a sect like that possibly have?

They had merely been wary of the intimidation Bai Luo had left them with before departing.

Jiang Nannan lowered her eyes and nestled closer into Bai Luo's embrace.

As though only this could give her a greater sense of security.

Bai Luo noticed Jiang Nannan's small movement.

And understood why she was acting this way.

Rather than pushing her away, he reached out and gently wrapped an arm around her delicate shoulders.

Huo Yuhao, who was grilling fish nearby, had also heard Tang Ya's words.

If Huo Yuhao had only been dissatisfied with Xu Sanshi's overbearing behavior just now.

Then after hearing Tang Ya's words, all he felt toward Xu Sanshi was disgust.

Having grown up in an environment of bullying, and with Huo Yun'er still alive unlike in the original story, Huo Yuhao had developed excellent values.

He loathed this kind of bullying from the bottom of his heart.

Xuanming Sect...

Huo Yuhao silently remembered this sect.

He decided that he would definitely stay far away from it in the future.

Brother Bai had been right after all.

Though these sects presented themselves as righteous and prestigious on the surface.

What they did in secret was not much different from the evil soul masters of the Holy Spirit Cult.

"What, do you want to change this situation?"

Skydream Iceworm's voice sounded in Huo Yuhao's sea of consciousness.

He sighed softly and shook his head.

"It'll be difficult. Wherever there is light, darkness will grow."

"This is an unchanging law that has stood for thousands upon thousands of years. It isn't something one person can change."

"Even with Brother Skydream's help, it would be hard for you to accomplish that."

"I know."

Huo Yuhao responded.

Yet the light in his eyes did not fade in the slightest.

It remained vibrant, dazzling.

"I can't do it, but Brother Bai can!"

"The Medicine King's glory will sooner or later spread across this continent and sweep away all evil and darkness!"

Huo Yuhao's gaze held nothing but fervor.

Even Bai Luo himself did not think he could accomplish it.

But Huo Yuhao, Bai Luo's fanatical little follower, firmly believed it.

"..."

Skydream Iceworm fell silent.

He could see it now.

As long as Bai Luo was involved, there was no point discussing such matters with Huo Yuhao.

Because in this boy's eyes, Bai Luo was omnipotent.

Skydream Iceworm's feelings were somewhat complicated.

Huo Yuhao was the host of a million-year soul beast like him, so why did he act like a mere lackey in front of Bai Luo?

Yet at the same time, he felt somewhat relieved.

After all, even he could not see through Bai Luo's mysteries.

Huo Yuhao's behavior as a fanatical follower was a little undignified, but at least he would not become Bai Luo's enemy.

That was still a good thing.

Suppressing his emotions, Huo Yuhao presented the two freshly grilled fish to Bai Luo and Jiang Nannan as though seeking praise.

"Brother Bai, here."

Bai Luo took the grilled fish and gave one to Jiang Nannan.

He took a small bite.

Then, under Huo Yuhao's expectant gaze, he gave his assessment:

"Mm, it's still as delicious as ever. Both the heat and the amount of seasoning are controlled perfectly."

Though it was only the simplest praise.

It made Huo Yuhao incomparably happy.

"I'm glad you like it, Brother Bai."

He went back to busying himself with his work, his movements noticeably more cheerful.

Jiang Nannan, in Bai Luo's embrace, suddenly raised her little face.

"?!"

Bai Luo's eyes widened slightly.

Tang Ya, beside them, also wore an incredulous expression.

With her face flushed red, Jiang Nannan explained softly:

"There was something on the corner of your mouth just now..."

The corner of Bai Luo's eye twitched.

Was that the important part?

There had been something there, and she could have removed it with her hand or a tissue, so why did she have to...

Eat it?