As one of the five great sects in the Eastern Domain, Medicine King Sect was not known for overwhelming combat power, but its status was very high.
After all, everyone needed pills at some point.
Major sects usually had their own alchemists, but only a rare few reached any deep mastery. Most could not compare to the disciples of Medicine King Sect.
Medicine King Sect was a place revered in the hearts of all alchemists.
It held an almost sacred status.
Soon, many factions learned that Medicine King Sect was hunting a woman.
Song Wanníng was still unaware. After arriving at a new city with her senior brothers and sisters, she bought a detailed record of the spirit realm to read.
When she saw the Medicine King Sect in the Eastern Domain, her expression stiffened sharply, instinctively sensing danger.
Mu Zixu would never let this go easily. If he knew she had ascended, wouldn't he try to kill her?
So she asked Xie Qinglan quietly.
"The Mu Zixu you mentioned is the Ancestor of Medicine King Sect, who ascended to the immortal realm long ago," Xie Qinglan said, eyes full of admiration.
"You don't know, Senior Mu risked the entire sect's destruction to move the whole sect to the spirit realm. That is why Medicine King Sect exists today. Too bad, I never had the chance to meet such a man."
The young girl loved to praise others. Every time she spoke, it was all about other people's merits.
Song Wanníng's lips twitched slightly. She knew this story well enough and did not need Xie Qinglan to tell her.
Still, it was worth getting more information.
"Those who have ascended to the immortal realm, do you have any special ways to communicate with them?"
She smiled, curiosity sparkling in her eyes.
Xie Qinglan was about to answer when Xiao Heyun suddenly stopped her.
"Song Daoyou, why ask such questions?"
Maybe it was just his impression, but this beauty seemed to ask too many questions, even about secrets.
Every sect's way of communicating with the higher realms was a secret. They could not just casually reveal it to a stranger.
Song Wanníng's expression remained calm. She even showed a bit of admiration.
"To be honest, I also know a bit about alchemy, so when I heard about Medicine King Sect's Ancestor, I felt both respect and excitement. Unfortunately, I never got to meet that Senior once."
Her tone was sincere, a wistful sigh slipping out.
Xie Qinglan quickly encouraged her.
"Daoyou, don't worry. Since you know alchemy, you can try to join Medicine King Sect. If your talent is exceptional, you might really meet Senior Mu someday."
She encouraged Song Wanníng to boldly pursue the path.
Song Wanníng thanked her and felt a bit warmer toward Xie Qinglan. She was an honest child, though a little naive. That only showed her world had always been wrapped in luck.
Unfortunately, she had met someone like Xiao Heyun, an intruder.
The likely end was to be exploited, used, and stepped on to climb higher.
But that was just Song Wanníng's guess. Every intruder was different, and their path varied...
After chatting some more with Xie Qinglan, Song Wanníng used the excuse of searching for her master and said goodbye.
Xie Qinglan was reluctant and exchanged communication talismans with her before leaving with Xiao Heyun.
"Host, stop looking. First, focus on getting Xie Qinglan's favor up to one hundred percent. Promotion comes later. As soon as your strength improves, these women will come crawling to your bed on their own!"
The system knew Xiao Heyun's lustful nature and had to remind him.
Don't get distracted from the main task.
"Enough, enough! You say that every day, I'm the one getting annoyed!"
Xiao Heyun grumbled in displeasure.
The duck had just flown away, and he was still reluctant.
But the main thing was to focus on the mission.
Besides, his junior sister had left a communication talisman. He could find a way to meet her later.
"I've made up my mind. When we go to Cannibal Valley this time, I'll make sure Xie Qinglan falls into dire straits, then come to her rescue. That way, I can max out the remaining favor!"
A determined gleam flashed in Xiao Heyun's eyes.
Only by pushing Xie Qinglan to despair could he prove his importance.
...
Right after parting from Xiao Heyun, Song Wanníng immediately found an inn to hide. Her clone was on the way and would arrive in about half a day.
But that was not the main point.
The key was Xie Qinglan's words, which hinted that Medicne King Sect had ways to communicate with the upper realm.
That meant Mu Zixu very likely already knew Song Wanníng had ascended.
If that was true, she was now on enemy territory. A single careless move could send her into an abyss of no return.
"Sister, Mu Zixu can't be that cruel, right? It's been so long. Why still want to hunt you down? After all, he's a big shot!"
Xiao Jin frowned. Trouble came right after ascension.
Song Wanníng smiled bitterly.
"You're wrong. The higher someone's status, the less they tolerate defiance, and the more grudges they hold! Especially someone petty like Mu Zixu. He's probably already sent Medicine King Sect to hunt me down everywhere!"
She said with self-mockery, unknowingly hitting the mark perfectly.
Xiao Jin was furious.
"That old bastard was clearly biased and especially rude to you from the start. He deserved to be killed when you fought back! If he had been polite, Master wouldn't have needed to go so hard."
Long Ling knew nothing of this and immediately asked after hearing it.
Xiao Jin explained everything, and Long Ling's pure white form flushed red with anger.
"Sister, do you think Mu Zixu might be an intruder too, which is why he protects Ye Chuxue? I think he's deliberately opposing you and even the Heavenly Dao!"
"Exactly."
Xiao Jin nodded in agreement.
Song Wanníng thought for a moment, her expression shifting.
"I can't say if he's an intruder, but he's definitely an accomplice.
Not every immortal realm power is controlled by the Heavenly Dao of the Mùsù system
Senior Feng Jiaoxiao and Mo Yang Xiānjūn are not, but Mu Zixu is…"
She narrowed her eyes.
For now, she had to be cautious.
Just as she prepared to rest, a sudden ripple stirred in her sea of consciousness.
Song Wanníng opened her eyes instantly, alert, but all she saw was the faint glow of the Trial Tower.
It was the sub-trial tower of Guhan Sect.
The next moment, her consciousness connected with Luo Hantian.
"You really ascended, Xiaoyou?"
Luo Hantian's steady voice carried unmistakable surprise and admiration. To ascend so quickly, this woman was truly exceptional.
He really had a good eye for talent.
"Thanks to senior's help, I managed to ascend so quickly," Song Wanníng replied with a smile.