Reach the Summit, Decision Hall.
Tang Yan laid out his plans. "Hundred Herb Plain's refusal to supply us was most likely at Medicine Valley's instigation. I'll take Nie Fan there."
"Brother Yan, to be safe, why not bring Shen Tingqin along too? If Yao Zhonglou happens to be there, you'll still be able to get away unscathed," Fang Xuan suggested.
Tang Yan shook his head. "As the sect master of the Divine Origin Sect, Shen Tingqin's position is sensitive. Once the Divine Origin Sect's crimes are exposed, all of Northern Spirit will revile him. It wouldn't be appropriate to reveal our connection to him.
"Besides, he's our trump card against Medicine Valley at a critical moment. Let's keep him hidden.
"I'll go with Nie Fan first. Even if there really is danger, Nie Fan can buy me a chance to retreat."
"Yes." Fang Xuan trusted Tang Yan unconditionally. Since Tang Yan was confident, he offered no further persuasion.
Having decided, Tang Yan immediately set out for Hundred Herb Plain with Nie Fan.
After a full day of uninterrupted travel, they arrived near Hundred Herb Plain.
Tang Yan had Nie Fan find somewhere to hide, buried a Void Child Pearl, then connected to the Void Child Pearl near Medicine Valley and appeared in its vicinity.
Activating the Stars-Shifting Array, Tang Yan entered Medicine Valley.
Having reached Saint Level, seventh grade, Tang Yan's perception had grown stronger. A probing force swept past from afar, and he knew Medicine Valley had probably detected his arrival.
Without hesitation, Tang Yan took out Ninefold Mountain and slashed forward.
With a rumbling crash, Medicine Valley's recently rebuilt front hall collapsed again.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh-
Medicine Valley's experts appeared together.
Seeing that the intruder was Tang Yan, Qin Donghai flew into a rage. "You cur! You dare