Chapter #72. The Zombie Plague (10)DiscoveryTian Fan entered Black Flower City, meticulously examining the conditions within. The city was eerily quiet and deserted, with only the stench of death and blood hanging heavily in the air.As he walked through the city and went over every inch of it, he didn't forget to burn the corpses he encountered along the way.For nearly three sticks of incense, Tian Fan searched and scoured the entirety of Black Flower City. Yet, he hadn't found any meaningful clues that could help him obtain the ingredients for the antidote for the undead."Ah, why did I forget such a trivial thing? The person who can create the antidote must be an alchemist, and whoever can hire or command an alchemist must be a person of wealth.""I should start searching from the residences of the city's elite. Maybe there are useful clues, and even if I don't find anything, I'll surely acquire something good there. Perhaps I can find unattended treasures," he mumbled to himsel

Chapter #74. The Zombie Plague (12)The EndTian Fan focused on his alchemical furnace. Having identified the plant used to make the potion that could resurrect the dead, he was now trying to create a counteracting potion. He hoped his medicinal pills could provide a path to healing those affected by the undead bites.Tian Fan made many pills throughout this day, while waiting for Tianzhi to recover.After six sticks of incense, they both completed their tasks, and they agreed to return to the Wind City."Senior, how are you now? Are you feeling better?" Tian Fan asked Tianzhi."Yes, I am truly better. I just didn't appreciate your jokes earlier," he replied, still a bit annoyed."Haha... I'm sorry, senior, if my joke went too far," Tian Fan said, feeling a little uncomfortable with his senior."Never mind, don't worry about it. I was just kidding. Young Fan, I owe you a debt, and I will repay it one day. By the way, just call me 'brother' (older brother). The title of 'senior' doesn'

Chapter #76. Emotional ReunionGuan Yu and Guan Wei realized that a young man from the Sun Sect had been discreetly glancing in their direction since he arrived."Big brother, that kid has been staring at us the whole time," Guan Wei whispered to his older brother, Guan Yu."I know. A disciple from the Sun Sect must be from an upper-class family. Maybe he's related to someone we've crossed paths with before," Guan Yu replied softly to his younger brother."The problem is, the kid who has been watching us is Master Fan, a Gold-level alchemist. We might end up in hot water with Father when we return," Guan Wei said, contemplating the situation."Enough, don't overthink it! There's no use worrying about something that hasn't happened yet. Whatever comes our way, we'll face it without fear," Guan Yu said firmly.They both knew that their previous troublesome behavior, like their constant sparring to hone their skills and their rebellious attitudes, was their way of showing resistance beca

Chapter #78. OriginsGuan Yu and Guan Wei stood guard at the entrance to the Guan family's room. They were there following the orders of the family matriarch, Lady Yang. They reluctantly obeyed her orders to prevent more embarrassing punishments.Meanwhile, Tian Fan, along with Lady Yang and his mentor aunts, engaged in lively conversation inside the room. They discussed many aspects of Tian Fan's experiences.Tian Fan felt the warmth of the family from his elder teacher and mentor aunts. He was delighted by their open-mindedness, especially their disregard for his status as an herbalist and alchemist. They focused more on listening to Tian Fan's tales of his life journey over the past twelve years, his experiences, and the people he had encountered. Laughter filled the room when they heard the humorous moments Tian Fan had experienced, and sadness when they heard about the hardships he had faced.While Tian Fan told his story, Lady Yang gazed intently at Tian Fan. His face seemed fam

Chapter #80. The Cobra SnakeThe sun rose from the eastern horizon, signaling the approach of morning. With his eyes still closed, Tian Fan stretched his body, relaxing all his stiff muscles from the battle with his two masters.While cultivators didn't need sleep, it was different for Tian Fan. Sleep was important to him because it benefited his mental and physical health. Sleep made him more productive and enhanced his physical capacity. Moreover, sleeping after taking purification pills could accelerate the healing process and tissue repair in his body.As Tian Fan stretched, he found both of his hands blocked by something on his right and left sides.Tian Fan glanced to his right and left to discover that his two masters were also asleep, lying beside him."Why are the masters here?" he muttered to himself."Oh, right! I forgot. The masters were kicked out of Aunt Xiu Zhu's and Aunt Xiu Ran's rooms," he continued."Stupid! We weren't kicked out. We wanted to keep you company and h