Chapter 497: Chapter 497

"Please leave. This old body will never involve herself in external matters."

The Medicine Immortal Elder’s expression remained calm as she waved her hand, refusing Qin Yang’s request.

Qin Yang understood why she acted .

Once, the Medicine Immortal Elder visited the Qin Family with her grandson. At the time, Qin Yang was arrogant, looked down on everyone, not only humiliating the Medicine Immortal Elder but also leaving a deep psychological shadow on her grandson.

"Medicine Fairy, I know my actions back then were wrong. Whatever demands you have, just state them, and I, Qin Yang, will never refuse. I can even swear an oath that there won’t be any retaliation afterward."

"Right now, the plea is just to ask you to help my brother. I hope the Medicine Fairy can lend a hand."

Qin Yang didn’t beat around the bush and spoke directly.

The Medicine Immortal Elder’s face gradually turned cold. "Unexpected. After all these years, the Little Immortal Venerable from the Qin Family still remembers the incident of the past."

"I remember," Qin Yang replied.

"Good that you remember," the Medicine Immortal Elder said slowly. "You have noble status, but my old self, humiliated, could only keep it buried in the heart. Your words are easy to say, but do you understand how much harm they might cause others?"

"Even if you forget, how would it matter? For my old self still remembers clearly."

Qin Yang lowered his head, cupped his fists, and said humbly, "Junior Qin Yang was reckless in his youth. I hope Medicine Fairy can forgive me."

"Kneel down, bow three times before me, and I will let this matter pass," the Medicine Immortal Elder demanded.

He is a child of the true lineage of the Immortal Venerable. Should his father pass away, he is the rightful successor. How could he kneel before someone now? It was simply intolerable.

If his father found out, he would undoubtedly say: Even in death, never kneel before outsiders.

"You’re unwilling?" the Medicine Immortal Elder asked.

Qin Yang’s eyes revealed a trace of resignation. He forced a seemingly cheerful smile, "How could I be unwilling?"

Qin Yang dropped to both knees and bowed three times to the Medicine Immortal Elder. "Junior was ignorant back then. I apologize to Medicine Fairy and hope for her forgiveness."

"Hahahaha..." The Medicine Immortal Elder laughed heartily, clearly pleased. "Good. From now on, matters between my old self and the Little Immortal Venerable are resolved. You may rise."

Qin Yang quickly got up and said, "Medicine Fairy, my brother’s group is outside. Please open a path for them to come up."

"Wait a moment." The Medicine Immortal Elder raised her hand and said, "Little Immortal Venerable misunderstands. Matters between you and I may be resolved, but my grandson’s situation remains. You’ve seen the shadow you left in his heart back then. Only if my grandson forgives you will my old self immediately examine your brother’s condition."

Qin Yang, upon hearing this, felt a fire of rage inside him. Damn it, are you treating me as a fool and playing me?

But he suppressed his anger.

Having already come this far, there’s nothing left to be angry about. It was just one more step; whatever it takes, he must persevere.

Qin Yang approached the child, his face splitting into a bright smile. "Little one, forgive your big brother, will you? What happened before was wrong. Big brother apologizes. I shouldn’t have scared you, but back then, I was only looking out for you. You shouldn’t casually take things without others’ permission, right?"

"Don’t cry, don’t cry. Big brother means no harm. If you have any requests, just say it. As long as you forgive big brother."

Qin Yang indeed had a knack for coaxing children, especially with his radiant smile spreading contagious warmth.

The child looked at Qin Yang timidly.

Yet, upon seeing Qin Yang’s ingratiating smile, the child called out, "I want to ride a horse! I want to ride a horse!"

Qin Yang stared at the child.

Damn it, you’re ruthless!

This Little Immortal Venerable already knelt.

And now you want to climb atop my head? The dignity of the Immortal Venerable bloodline cannot be sullied!

He glanced at the Medicine Immortal Elder, his meaning clear. Look at your grandson—what kind of request is this? It’s excessive. Aren’t you going to say something?

But the Medicine Immortal Elder closed her eyes in contemplation, seemingly awaiting the outcome.

"Little Immortal Venerable, if you cannot fulfill this, then leave. The Immortal Realm has countless capable individuals. Surely someone else can help you," said the Medicine Immortal Elder.

Qin Yang was truly torn.

To the point of bewilderment.

Qin Yang knelt down, bent his body forward, face pointing to the ground, his eyes reddened as he chuckled bitterly, "Little one, come on. Ride the horse."

"Wow, there’s a horse to ride!" The child cheered joyfully, climbing atop Qin Yang’s back, clutching his long hair, and shouting, "Giddy-up, giddy-up, crawl faster, crawl faster!"

Qin Yang dragged his knees forward.

The Medicine Immortal Elder observed this scene and burst into laughter.

Laughable, truly laughable.

The true descendant of the Qin Family Immortal Venerable bloodline being ridden like a horse by a child, his dignity completely obliterated.

And with my grandson riding atop the true descendant of an Immortal Venerable, it’s practically like riding atop the Immortal Venerable himself.

If Qin Yang’s father saw this, Qin Yang might very well be beaten to death—or worse, have his legs broken.

"Crawl faster, this horse moves too slowly. I want to go around in circles!"

Qin Yang cursed internally. Little bastard, wretched brat, damn it. Being bullied was one thing, but never .

After who knows how long.

The child eventually grew bored, jumping off Qin Yang’s back and standing tall, saying, "I’m done playing. It’s boring. Because you were so sincere, I forgive you. From now on, I can brag about how I made the Qin Family’s Little Immortal Venerable act as my horse, haha."

The child seemed vastly different from earlier.

Now, he appeared far more mature.

Qin Yang came before the Medicine Immortal Elder. "Fairy, is this sufficient now?"

"It’s sufficient," the Medicine Immortal Elder replied. "I must admit, I’m curious to see the kind of person who could push the Little Immortal Venerable to abandon all pride."

"I’ve already opened a path. They should be on their way now."

Qin Yang waited beside the stele.

Soon, Xiang Fei arrived with Lin Fan on his back.

"Sorted out?" Xiang Fei asked.

Qin Yang replied calmly, "Of course. When a Little Immortal Venerable takes action, is there any problem that can’t be resolved? Quickly, let Medicine Immortal examine the condition. For Lin Fan to endure this long, it must be something extraordinary."

The Medicine Immortal Elder inspected Lin Fan’s state. Her clouded eyes briefly emitted golden light, then gradually turned grave.

She traced Immortal Seal formations, which dropped onto Lin Fan like a bone-probing technique. For original chapters go to Nove1Fire.net

The Medicine Immortal Elder’s hand resting on Lin Fan’s body was abruptly repelled. Her fingertips were shrouded in a grayish mist of death.

"Not good, very not good," the Medicine Immortal Elder said solemnly.

Qin Yang and Xiang Fei became anxious. "What’s ’not good’?"

The Medicine Immortal Elder explained, "There’s a distinct substance within him, tainted with the essence of an Immortal Venerable and impossible to expel. It has strong devouring properties. Where have you been to attract such a substance with an Immortal Venerable’s aura?"

Qin Yang urgently asked, "Is there any way to remove it?"

"None," the Medicine Immortal Elder replied. "Anything tainted by an Immortal Venerable’s aura cannot be removed by anyone. This substance is steadily consuming his Divine Soul, mana, and flesh. His strength is remarkable, but even so, there’s no telling how long he can hold out."

"Of course, if an Immortal Venerable intervened, they might be able to save him. Qin Little Immortal Venerable, you might take him back to the Qin Family to request help from an Immortal Venerable," the Medicine Immortal Elder suggested.

Qin Yang internally cursed. Does the Qin Family even have an Immortal Venerable?

Maybe, but maybe not.

Even if they did, there’s no way he could request their help. Otherwise, he’d have seen them at least once growing up.

Given how things are now, the existence of Immortal Venerables is questionable at best.

"Is there no other way?" Qin Yang asked.

The Medicine Immortal Elder responded, "There is. Another way would be acquiring Immortal Venerable Essence."

Qin Yang slammed the table in rage, shouting, "Are you messing with me!"

He suppressed his rage, apologized, and said, "Fairy, forgive my outburst. I lost control in the moment. Is there truly no other solution?"

The first option was out of the question.

As for the second—the so-called Immortal Venerable Essence—completely impossible. Who among the Immortal Venerable Families would be willing to give up such a prized treasure?

Don’t even think about it.

The Medicine Immortal Elder concluded, "No. Beyond those two options, there’s no third solution. Even if I were to master the Medicine Dao to its pinnacle, it would be futile. The adversary here is the essence of an Immortal Venerable—such an existence defies resistance."

"I suggest you take him away as quickly as possible and seek other solutions," she advised.

Qin Yang internally cursed. Damn it! If you couldn’t help, why didn’t you say so earlier instead of wasting my time?

As for saying farewell to the Medicine Immortal Elder, it was impossible. He admitted defeat in this, but offered no thanks. After all, nothing was accomplished here—a complete waste.

"Wait." The Medicine Immortal Elder held them back and retrieved a plant. "This is a Pavonia Hastata. Place it on his chest; it should help delay the effects for a while."

"Thank you. Farewell." Qin Yang accepted the Pavonia Hastata, said little, and left promptly.

The Medicine Immortal Elder watched their departing figures.

A smile crept onto her face.

"Unexpected. For a Little Immortal Venerable to go to such lengths for a friend—it’s rare indeed."

"Immortal Venerable Essence—just depends on whether he has the courage to steal it."

She had no intention of involving herself further.

Anything involving Immortal Venerables was perilous, potentially life-threatening, and sometimes one wouldn’t even know how they died.

Qin Yang and Xiang Fei sat exhausted on the ground, filled with confusion and despair, the atmosphere heavy.

They looked at Lin Fan.

There was no visible change, yet he remained unconscious. The battle against the Immortal Emperor Corpse had left him tainted with something dreadful.

Qin Yang hung his head low, unmoving.

Qin Yang stood and declared, "I’ll find a solution. Wait for me here."

"What solution do you have?" Xiang Fei asked.

"Heh," Qin Yang chuckled. "If even I, the Little Immortal Venerable, can’t come up with a solution, then there’s no hope. Just wait here and quit with the meaningless words."

Perhaps this was the hardest display of resolve Qin Yang had ever shown.