Li Changfeng was immediately startled, "Medicine... Valley Master Yao Xuanzi Medicine God Valley! Is there something you need?"
"Hehe! Nothing much! I just wanted to ask Brother Li if he's interested in joining Medicine God Valley!" Yao Xuanzi chuckled lightly and said casually.
Upon hearing this, Li Changfeng pondered for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Valley Master of Medicine! I really don't want to join any sect anymore; I just want to be a free person!"
Yao Xuanzi chuckled, unleashing a powerful aura that suddenly pressed down on Li Changfeng. Li Changfeng felt a strong aura that forced him back three steps. With his last step, he shattered the ground, forcefully resisting the force.
Yao Xuanzi narrowed his eyes upon seeing this, thinking to himself, "Truly worthy of being among the top four on the Human Rankings, he actually withstood my suppression; his strength is indeed extraordinary!"
Li Changfeng glanced at Yao Xuanzi with a look of apprehension, but his heart was filled with shock. He had not expected that the Valley Master of Medicine God Valley would be so powerful, almost comparable to the Sect Master of the Free and Free and Unfettered Sect, both being at the peak of the Acquired Realm.
At the same time, they were also very puzzled as to why, despite the strength of Medicine God Valley, it appeared so cowardly in the eyes of others, as if it dared not offend anyone around it.
Yao Xuanzi gave Li Changfeng a deep look and laughed, "Do you think that since I have such great strength, why am I so low-key and cowardly, afraid to compete with the major powers? Is that it?"
Li Changfeng nodded upon hearing this, "I really don't understand! With the sect leader's strength, he can at least be compared to the people of the Free and Unfettered Sect, so why is he acting so discreetly?"
Yao Xuanzi shook his head upon hearing this, "Don't underestimate the Free and Unfettered Sect! They still have two experts at the Innate Level. Although there are also Innate Level experts in Medicine God Valley, they are already old and cannot compare to them at all!"
Li Changfeng was slightly surprised upon hearing this, thinking to himself, "I didn't expect the Free and Unfettered Sect to have such a strong foundation! It seems I'll have to be more careful with the Free and Unfettered Sect members in the future!"
"Do you know the history of my Medicine God Valley?" Yao Xuanzi suddenly asked.
Li Changfeng shook his head. "I'm not quite sure!"
Yao Xuanzi chuckled and slowly said, "Although my Medicine God Valley may not be a thousand-year-old sect, it has a history of seven or eight hundred years. In the beginning, our Medicine God Valley focused on alchemy and martial arts. At its peak, we were so wealthy that we could rival a country. Even people from the Central Province would come to me for pills."
"However, the good times didn't last long. Because the people in the sect only practiced alchemy and not martial arts, some greedy people wanted to take them over. They used ruthless methods to treat us as tools for making money by refining medicine. We were forced to be treated like dogs and refined for three hundred years before we were able to fight back!"
"Later, we learned a lesson: no matter how much money you have, it's useless if you don't have the strength. You can be plundered by some unscrupulous people in no time, and you will be treated like a dog's slave. So we decided to practice martial arts to become stronger and protect our family business!"
"It's just too difficult to protect this family business. We can't compare with some martial arts sects with deep foundations. We simply can't protect it. We can only rely on some powerful sects and make deals, refine some pills for them, and then secretly develop our own power!"
After listening to these words, Li Changfeng looked puzzled. "Master of Medicine Valley! What do you mean by telling me these confidential things?"
Yao Xuanzi smiled slightly upon hearing this, "Of course we want you to join the Medicine God Valley! We can assist you in becoming a powerful figure in this era, all to protect the foundation of our Medicine God Sect! In the future, you may even become our Valley Master!"
Li Changfeng frowned upon hearing this. "What will you do if I refuse?"
Yao Xuanzi smiled slightly upon hearing this, "I believe you are a smart person! You wouldn't refuse something that would only benefit you!"
Seeing the murderous intent hidden in Yao Xuanzi's smile, Li Changfeng gave a bitter laugh, "What other choice did I have?"
Upon hearing this, Yao Xuanzi shook his head and smiled, "Actually, you don't need to worry! We are sincere to you and will not bind you. Sometimes we can even secretly help you resist some powerful people. I just hope that after you achieve something in the future, you will make our Medicine God Valley no longer be controlled by others!"
Upon hearing this, Li Changfeng nodded to himself. Medicine God Valley was indeed very sincere. Although there was an element of coercion involved, the conditions they offered were extremely generous.
They're putting all their eggs in one basket with Li Changfeng. They know that once Li Changfeng becomes powerful enough that they can't control him, Medicine God Valley will be his. This is something Li Changfeng can't understand.
Li Changfeng asked in confusion, "Why did you choose me? And aren't you afraid that when I become so powerful that you can't control me, I might turn around and enslave you?"
Yao Xuanzi laughed loudly upon hearing this, "Because people with such exceptional talent as you usually have powerful backers, but you happen to have none. In addition, I know your character very well and trust that you wouldn't do something like that to a slave. Consider this a gamble!"
Upon hearing this, Li Changfeng bowed slightly and said, "Since that's the case, wouldn't it be ungrateful of me to refuse?"
Upon hearing this, Yao Xuanzi burst into laughter and slapped Li Changfeng hard on the forehead. "Hahaha! Good, good, good! From now on, you will be our Young Valley Master!"
Li Changfeng nodded upon hearing this, "Thank you for your kind words, Valley Master! However, my current identity is not suitable to be made public. I have many enemies, and I am afraid that some people outside may have ulterior motives to harm us!"
Upon hearing this, Yao Xuanzi gave Li Changfeng a deep look. "This was my original plan! I didn't expect you to understand this principle, Changfeng. It seems my choice was right!"
Li Changfeng nodded upon hearing this, "Now that I'm a member of Medicine God Valley, it's alright for me to do this little thing for Medicine God Valley!"
Upon hearing this, Yao Xuanzi glanced at Li Changfeng with a sense of relief and sighed, "Do you know why I look at the sky?"
Upon hearing this, Li Changfeng shook his head. "I don't know!"
Yao Xuanzi smiled faintly upon hearing this, "I was watching how long the Medicine God Valley could hold out under my leadership. However, your appearance has given me hope, and I believe you can shoulder the responsibility for the Medicine God Valley!"
Upon hearing this, Li Changfeng gave a wry smile, "Valley Master! You... you think too highly of me!!"
Yao Xuanzi chuckled upon hearing this, "If it were you! I really think it's possible!"
After saying goodbye to Yue Hanhai, Li Changfeng left Medicine God Valley. Staying there would be too blatant, so Li Changfeng decided to go out and train for three months before going to Ironclad Gate to retrieve his belongings.