Although Liang Xiao was not as famous as Li Gongran and the others, whether in strength or understanding of medicinal properties, he was no inferior to them.
He was one of the popular candidates to resolve Boundless Mountain's problem this time.
For such a person to come challenge this kid, only to be driven back by a single sentence—anyone would find it unbelievable.
"I had thought this young hero was merely proficient in medicinal theory. I never expected his strength to be so formidable as well. This humble woman admires you..."
Jing Lian reacted quickly. After a moment, she gave a soft smile.
"So it was because he is strong! Hmph, I have seen plenty of strong people. Even the Eternal Night Emperor treats me as an honored guest! If strength alone could solve the medicinal garden's problem, why would they have summoned us? Wouldn't it be enough to invite Ruler Nie Yun directly?"
"That's right. So what if he is strong? This is Boundless Palace, not your home. Divine Sovereign protects this place. If you dare act recklessly here, just wait for death!"
"You ignorant fool, relying on a little strength to do whatever you please. Let me tell you, this is not a place for you to run wild..."
Hearing Jing Lian's words, everyone else's shock vanished, replaced entirely by fury.
There were countless experts across the Three Realms, but not many had attained the pinnacle in their mastery of medicinal theory. Thus, these people all possessed a certain degree of pride.
If Nie Yun had used his knowledge of medicinal theory to drive Liang Xiao away just now, they might have felt ashamed of their own inferiority, admitted they could not compare to him, and said nothing further. But he had relied on strength instead, and