Planning for Immortal Herbs, Tang San Schemes to Claim Them for Himself

"Teacher, Xiao Gang is different. I believe he will surely become famous across the continent in the future."

"Enough." Qian Xunji rebuked her sternly. "Do you think a few lofty ideals can free him from being trash?"

"Remember this: dreams are all unattainable. They are merely tools used to deceive people."

"Trash like him can only fool little girls like you."

Bai Fan was deeply conflicted at that moment. Reason told him not to interfere in Bibi Dong's affairs, yet deep down, he felt reluctant to let go.

When Bai Fan had read the original story, he had felt that Bibi Dong and Qian Xunji were quite well suited for each other. If Yu Xiaogang had not interfered, perhaps the two of them could have lived happily together.

Qian Xunji glared at Bai Fan, Angel Sacred Sword in hand and pointed at him.

"Trash from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, get lost. I have tolerated you until now only for Dong'er's sake. If you dare spout any more nonsense, I'll kill you immediately."

After Qian Xunji finished speaking, he had expected Bai Fan to flee in panic. Instead, Bai Fan raised his head and met his gaze, speaking neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"I'm not trash. One day, I'll surpass you, trample you beneath my feet, and look down on you from above."

Bai Fan had endured too many cold stares and too much contempt in his previous life. Now that he was living through this simulated life, he did not want to keep living so pathetically, even if this life ended hastily because of it.

"Hahaha!" As though he had heard some incredible joke, Qian Xunji burst into laughter. "Trash like you wants to surpass me? Try again in your next life."

Bai Fan said nothing more and turned to leave.

Yet Qian Xunji had no intention of letting him go so easily. Under Qian Xunji's interference, Bai Fan staggered and fell to the ground, after which Qian Xunji pinned his head beneath his foot.

"Remember this: stray dogs must pay a price for barking wildly. Today, I'll be merciful and take only one of your arms and one of your legs."

"Of course, if you kneel before me and humbly beg me, perhaps I can spare you once."

Bai Fan struggled desperately, his face filled with defiance.

"Teacher, I'll return to Spirit Hall right now. Please let Xiao Gang go!" Bibi Dong pleaded for Bai Fan through tears.

Qian Xunji did not lift his foot from Bai Fan. "Since Dong'er has spoken, I'll spare you this time. If you dare bark again next time, I will definitely kill you."

Bai Fan struggled with all his strength, roaring inwardly without end. Why? Why does it always take a woman pleading for me? Is Yu Xiaogang simply destined to live such a lowly life?

No. I, Bai Fan, will never accept my fate.

Qian Xunji lifted his leg and released Bai Fan, then prepared to leave with Bibi Dong. Bai Fan knelt weakly on the ground.

Bibi Dong turned back to look at Bai Fan and shouted, "Xiao Gang, I love you! I'll wait for you to come find me!"

Qian Xunji showed no expression beside her. In his eyes, trash could not possibly stir up any waves.

Bai Fan lay on the ground and gazed up at the sky. "You shouldn't have fallen for me. Fate has destined us to be nothing more than ordinary friends. I won't let tragedy befall you again."

Outside the Heavenly Screen.

Bang! A violent blow thundered through the main hall of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect. "Damn Qian Xunji! He actually dared humiliate my son like this!"

"Please calm down, Sect Master. It is only the Heavenly Screen. Xiao Gang was not humiliated by Qian Xunji."

It had originally been meant as consolation, but after Yu Yuanzhen heard it, his mind automatically compared Yu Xiaogang with Bai Fan in the Heavenly Screen.

Yu Yuanzhen smashed the tea set in a fit of rage. "Get out! All of you, get out!"

"Why did I, Yu Yuanzhen, give birth to such a pathetic son? Why is Heaven punishing me like this?!"

Inside Spirit Hall.

Bibi Dong stared blankly at the Heavenly Screen. "Why didn't you choose me? Why did you restrain your feelings?"

At that moment, Bibi Dong had already placed herself in the scene and developed a different kind of feeling toward Yu Xiaogang within the Heavenly Screen.

Within the Heavenly Screen, Bai Fan began cultivating madly.

On a quiet night, Bai Fan sat alone beside a bonfire with a skewer of grilled fish in his hand. He subconsciously asked, "Sister Dong, do you want some?"

Once he came to his senses, his heart felt strangely empty, and he casually tossed the grilled fish onto the ground.

The firelight reflected upon Bai Fan's face, revealing the melancholy there.

Little Golden Dragon, curled up nearby, seemed to sense Bai Fan's emotions. It crawled closer and burrowed about in his arms.

"Don't make trouble, Little Golden Dragon. I'm fine."

The lonely night passed quickly, yet the feelings buried deep in Bai Fan's heart never faded. They only continued to accumulate with time, until one day they would erupt completely.

"No, I can't keep wasting away like this. Although my martial soul carries the Golden Holy Dragon bloodline, my talent is ultimately too poor. The original Yu Xiaogang has already proven that."

"Even though Little Golden Dragon and Luo Sanpao are already vastly different, only their strength has improved. Their talent ceiling has never changed."

"It seems it's time to find Dugu Bo and obtain my cheat."

Once Bai Fan had formed the idea, he immediately prepared to act. He first returned to the sect and summoned Yu Yuanzhen.

Led by Yu Yuanzhen, the two arrived at Sunset Forest and found the barrier Dugu Bo had set up.

"Father, can we get through this poisonous mist?"

Yu Yuanzhen gave Bai Fan's head a heavy pat. "You dare question your old man? We'll get through it in minutes."

Yu Yuanzhen summoned his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul, transforming his entire body into a dragon before charging into the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well with Bai Fan.

By coincidence, Dugu Bo was cultivating there at the time.

The moment he saw the newcomers, Dugu Bo immediately became vigilant.

"Yu Yuanzhen, how did you find this place?"

"Old Poison, I've brought you good news this time. We can help you resolve the toxins in your body."

On the way there, Bai Fan had already told Yu Yuanzhen the specifics.

When Dugu Bo heard Yu Yuanzhen expose his condition in a single sentence, his expression grew increasingly grave.

"What exactly do you want?"

Bai Fan took over the conversation between Yu Yuanzhen and Dugu Bo.

"Hello, Senior Poison. I am Yu Xiaogang, and that man is my father."

"We mean no harm by coming here. We simply wish to make a deal with you."

Bai Fan's neither humble nor arrogant demeanor caught Dugu Bo's attention. "Tell me, what sort of deal could be worth the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect Master coming personally?"

"I can help free you from the torment of those toxins. In exchange, you will hand your herb garden over to me to manage."

"You're sure you can remove the toxins from my body?"

"I'm sure. I can stake my life on it."

Seeing Bai Fan's resolute expression, Dugu Bo wavered slightly. "Tell me about your treatment plan."

Bai Fan explained the treatment method from the original story to Dugu Bo. Dugu Bo's eyes lit up, and he believed more than half of it at once.

Outside the Heavenly Screen.

Tang San had begun swallowing hard as soon as Bai Fan entered the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

"There is actually such a treasure land here. I must obtain all these Immortal Herbs."

"I hope the Heavenly Screen doesn't reveal these Immortal Herbs. These Immortal Herbs must be mine."