Just when he felt uneasy, the Medicine Saint said kindly, "If you don't have it, you don't have it. The Peerless Ring isn't something everyone can possess. Let's go back."

The Medicine Saint knew that the Immortal Ring was with Lin Yifan, but didn't make a move because, ultimately, Lin Yifan would confront him directly; moreover, Lin Yifan had a soul imprint planted by him on his forehead, so Lin Yifan couldn't escape his grasp.

Besides, he sensed that Lin Yifan knew the secrets of the Immortal Ring and had been diligently searching for it; so why not use Lin Yifan's hands to achieve his own dream?

The Medicine Saint's strange attitude made Lin Yifan unable to understand or grasp the situation.

He didn't know what the Medicine Saint meant, could it be that he wanted to use him to collect the remaining six Immortal Rings?

He thought it might be possible.

This wasn't bad news; instead, it was good news because, in this way, he would have enough time to grow.

Once he reached the True Master Five Realm Peak, he wouldn't fear anyone.

The Medicine Saint is a cunning old man with deep schemes, he needs to be cautious and alert at all times in the future.

After the conversation, Lin Yifan quickly returned to Shenzhou Country with the help of the Medicine Saint.

The Medicine Saint's speed was faster than an airplane; in just a few hours, they traveled across mountains and rivers, back to Shenzhou Country, unbelievably fast.

This is the power of a strong cultivator; they have enough strength to sustain flying for such a journey, unlike those in lower realms who might "run out of fuel" after flying for a while.

Upon returning to Shenzhou Country, the Medicine Saint asked in mid-air, "Would you like to live in the Medicinal Saint Valley for a while?"

"No, I have work in the Secular World and aging parents to take care of." Lin Yifan declined the Medicine Saint's offer.

"The girl has already returned to the Valley, and your family has been protected by your fellow disciples, so you don't need to worry about their safety." The Medicine Saint explained.

Lin Yifan was extremely angry, the Medicine Saint seemed kind on the surface, but was actually threatening him.

The Medicine Saint found his weakness, knowing he was a person of deep emotions and righteousness, who wouldn't leave his family and loved ones in danger; so if he didn't hand over the Immortal Ring, his family or loved ones might face disaster.

He just didn't understand why the Medicine Saint changed his mind halfway and didn't continue to pressure him; perhaps he had already found a way to control him.

Since there was nothing much to worry about, Lin Yifan went along with the Medicine Saint's idea and stayed in the Medicinal Saint Valley for a while.

Despite being a disciple of the Medicinal Saint Valley for so long, he had never visited his former mentor, and it was time to take a trip to the Cultivation World to see something different.

Besides, in the Cultivation World, he could gather more information on the whereabouts of the Immortal Ring; he might even get a chance to see An Qi, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

"Alright! Thank you, Master, for your care and attention. I express my family's gratitude to you." Lin Yifan sincerely thanked, without showing any displeasure on his face.

The Medicine Saint stroked his goatee and laughed heartily, "Hehe! My dear disciple, no need for such courtesy. You are my proud disciple, and I naturally cherish you completely."

"Then let's go, Master!"

Lin Yifan didn't want to chat more with this old man, the more they talked, the more unpleasant he felt.

"Good! Steady yourself then."

With those words, the Medicine Saint performed the perfect Qinggong "Peerless Under Heaven" and flew back to the Medicinal Saint Valley.

In just over ten minutes, they arrived at the Medicinal Saint Valley.

The entrance to the Medicinal Saint Valley was a natural stone archway, towering hundreds of meters high. Beyond this stone archway was the Medicinal Saint Valley.

The Medicinal Saint Valley was built by the water, surrounded by mountains on three sides, with enchanting scenery.

Though it wasn't as beautiful as Peach Blossom Valley, it was considered a paradise; moreover, Lin Yifan found the spiritual energy here extremely abundant, very suitable for cultivation.

Inside the Valley, seeing disciples constantly flying around in the sky, Lin Yifan felt as if he had arrived in a martial arts world, rather ethereal.

Within the Valley, palaces and pavilions rose around, peach blossoms bloomed, and all kinds of plants wove together into a vibrant and spectacular landscape.

Seeing the Valley Master return, all the disciples put down their work, bowed, and greeted, "Greetings, Valley Master!"

"Enough! Get back to work, gather at the Cultivation Ground later, I have an announcement to make." The Medicine Saint responded.

His words caught the attention of many disciples within the Valley.

The disciples turned their gaze to the unfamiliar young man beside the Valley Master. They had heard of him but never seen him before, unsure if it was the same person.

The news brought back by Jiang Tao from the small world had spread in the Valley. Besides the two direct disciples, the Valley Master had another one.

This one was newly recruited; they had never seen him before, and his realm was the lowest among the three direct disciples, but his personality was the most arrogant, not favored by others.

They never believed this news to be true, until now when the Valley Master personally introduced him.

The Valley Master's intention was incomprehensible; having a proud disciple, why recruit another? Was it to create fierce competition and some challenges for the senior disciple?

But the senior disciple's realm was so high, how could this person ever catch up?

So they couldn't understand, truly couldn't.

When the Valley Master departed, the disciples gathered and discussed the matter enthusiastically.

"Is this the new disciple the Valley Master recruited outside?"

"Most likely."

"He seems quite young, but why is his aura so weak?"

"A Divine Transformation Second Realm early stage youngster, how strong can he be?"

"Indeed, it seems the senior disciple is securely seated as the Young Valley Master."

"Not necessarily; the Valley Master brought him back with deeper intentions."

"Setting challenges for them to compete at the same realm, perhaps?"

"To pursue fairness, it is very likely."

...

Everyone believed that the Medicine Saint brought Lin Yifan back to create difficulties for the senior disciple of the Medicinal Saint Valley.

Upon hearing these rumors, Lin Yifan finally realized there was such a matter, and curiously asked, "Master, is it really as they say?"

"Don't listen to their nonsense. I brought you back to provide better conditions for cultivation and accelerate your realm progression; of course, if you're interested in the position of Young Valley Master, I won't stop you." The Medicine Saint answered.

"Oh, that's good!"

Lin Yifan finally felt relieved; he was really afraid of getting caught in unnecessary disputes.

At the foot of a grand hall, Lin Yifan saw Xiaofang, whom he hadn't seen for days.

Xiaofang stood at the top of a long staircase in front of him, smiling brightly at him, showing a sweet expression on her face.

Then, regardless of others' gazes, she quickly walked down the steep staircase to Lin Yifan, gently asking, "Yifan, you finally agreed to Master coming to Medicinal Saint Valley for cultivation?"

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