Lin Feng's Bold Assertion

At a particular moment, the concealment formation within the room dissipated, and the door opened.

Alchemist Xie helped Jiang Yuqian walk out, with Ning Xian and Qiu Liaoxi following behind them.

From their expressions, it was clear that the diagnosis and treatment had not gone smoothly.

"How did it go?" Jiang Chen rose to his feet and inquired, his brow furrowing slightly.

"Young Master Jiang," Qiu Liaoxi began with a tone of gravity, "Your cousin is afflicted with the Purple Extreme Yin Devouring Syndrome, a congenital condition."

"This particular ailment is exceedingly rare and can only be remedied using the Red Sun Seven Flowers Pill."

Her face bore a trace of embarrassment as she admitted reluctantly, "I only possess a fragmentary formula for the pill, rendering me unable to concoct it for treatment purposes."

Upon hearing this, the corners of Jiang Chen's mouth twitched, leaving him somewhat at a loss for words.

He remembered Alchemist Xie mentioning that while Jiang Yuqian's illness was indeed rare, it was not the so-called Purple Extreme Yin Devouring Syndrome or anything similar.

At that moment, Alchemist Xie bowed to Jiang Chen, her voice tinged with a mix of fear and gratitude, "Eldest Young Master, fortunately, you had the foresight to bring the Ninth Young Miss to the Vast Spirit House to seek Master Qiu's assistance in her treatment. Otherwise, with my limited capabilities, I might have inadvertently caused harm to the Ninth Young Miss!"

"There's no need for Alchemist Xie to reproach herself..." Jiang Yuqian's face paled as she forced a wry smile, "Regardless, I'm suffering from the Purple Extreme Yin Devouring Syndrome, and no matter what, I won't survive past the age of sixteen."

After saying these words, her delicate frame swayed, and if it weren't for Alchemist Xie's support, she likely would have crumpled to the ground.

Her sixteenth birthday was merely ten days away.

Jiang Chen remained silent, but a tempest of frustration churned within him. He couldn't help but recognize a familiar pattern unfolding once more.

What kind of protagonist was Lin Feng? From all appearances, he seemed to be pursuing the path of a Divine Physician.

Suddenly, Jiang Yuqian was diagnosed with the Purple Extreme Yin Devouring Syndrome, and neither Alchemist Xie nor Alchemist Qiu could do anything about it.

This situation presented the perfect opportunity for the protagonist to step up, heal Jiang Yuqian, astonish the onlookers, and flaunt his extraordinary abilities and arrogance!

Once everything was resolved, he could also receive Jiang Yuqian's gratitude and establish a connection with the Jiang Clan.

Perhaps Jiang Yuqian would even become Lin Feng's devoted admirer, acting as his informant within the Jiang Clan.

As for Jiang Chen, if he were still the old Jiang Chen and his cousin was cured by Lin Feng, he would be unable to act against Lin Feng, at least not overtly, lest the Jiang Clan's reputation suffer significant damage.

Jiang Chen couldn't help but think in exasperation, 'What the hell! Is this Lin Feng's protagonist halo in action? I've freaking altered the plot, yet this still occurs?'

However, this was merely a conjecture, and he promptly activated his Villain Eye on Jiang Yuqian.

[Name: Jiang Yuqian

Realm: Early-stage Physical Body

Status: Supporting character

Fate Value: 298]

'Alright, it's confirmed,' Jiang Chen thought to himself ruefully, 'So this unfortunate girl is merely a supporting character, and judging by her Fate Value, she's likely just a prop for the protagonist to flaunt his prowess.'

'Well, it makes sense. Jiang Yuqian's appearance is merely above average. If Lin Feng were to discover the truth behind his shattered Dantian, he would undoubtedly harbor deep resentment towards the Jiang Clan, and Jiang Yuqian wouldn't fare any better.' He mulled over the matter in his mind, and in the blink of an eye, he had already devised a plan to address the situation.

His 1,500 points of Villain Value weren't just for show. After browsing the System Mall briefly, he located the Red Sun Seven Flowers Pill, priced at 800 points.

Though somewhat costly, it was within his means.

"Young Master Jiang..." Ning Xian bit her lip and stepped forward, her cherry-red lips parting to express her concerns. She was somewhat apprehensive that if she and her master failed to cure Jiang Yuqian, Jiang Chen might not be able to come to terms with it and would vent his frustrations on them.

However, before Ning Xian could complete her statement, in that instant, Lin Feng rose to his feet, his voice ringing with a spark of determination, "Allow me to try! Perhaps, I can save her!"

Moments earlier, as soon as he heard about the Purple Extreme Yin Devouring Syndrome, the Burning World Red Lotus residing within his Dantian quivered ever so slightly.

Lin Feng harbored an intuition that he could not only cure Jiang Yuqian but that the treatment would simultaneously prove advantageous to his own Burning World Red Lotus.

This benefit was so substantial that he was even willing to disclose some secrets surrounding his Burning World Red Lotus. Consequently, without any hesitation, he stood up.

Jiang Chen gazed at Lin Feng as he rose, and couldn't help but scoff inwardly once more. 'Hmph, here it comes, the ostentatious act!'

If events unfolded as anticipated, someone would soon step forward to question him.

And sure enough, Alchemist Xie furrowed her brow and questioned incredulously, "What? You intend to try? You're not an alchemist, how can you speak of healing and saving lives?"

"Moreover, even Master Qiu was unable to do anything; what can you possibly achieve?" she added with a tone of skepticism.

"Exactly!" A cultivator from the Jiang Clan chimed in discontentedly, "Although you were once a disciple of the Star Abyss Sect, I have never heard of you learning any alchemy techniques!"

"A disease that even Alchemist Qiu couldn't cure, and you think you can? You're making me laugh to death!" Another one scoffed.

It wasn't just the people from the Jiang Clan; Qiu Liaoxi and Ning Xian also displayed faint frowns.

"Lin Feng, even though you are... you haven't studied alchemy, have you?" Qiu Liaoxi questioned cautiously. "You... Could it be that you possess the Red Sun Seven Flowers Pill or its formula?"

"That pill, while not of an exceptionally high grade, is exceedingly rare. It's impossible for anyone in Autumn Glory City to have it! Assembling the ingredients is simply out of the question!" As Qiu Liaoxi spoke, she cast a meaningful glance at Lin Feng, her eyes warning him against making unfounded claims.

"No, I don't have the Red Sun Seven Flowers Pill," Lin Feng replied, his expression radiating confidence, even tinged with a touch of arrogance. "But, I truly can cure Miss Jiang Yuqian!"

Upon hearing this declaration, the crowd was even more astonished.

"Lin Feng, from where do you draw the confidence to spout such nonsense here?" a Jiang Clan guard challenged, disbelief clear in his tone.

"Regardless of you being an outcast now, even if you were still an inner disciple of the Starry Abyss Sect, there's no way you'd be capable of curing the Ninth Young Miss!" another guard scoffed, his voice laced with scorn.

"Lin Feng, I believe you've lost your mind, how preposterous!" a clan elder interjected dismissively.

"..."

One by one, the members of the Jiang Clan jeered at Lin Feng, disdain etched across their faces.

In contrast, Qiu Liaoxi and Ning Xian furrowed their brows even more, filled with bewilderment and concern.

Lin Feng was evidently only a Medicinal Spirit Body and hadn't had the opportunity to acquire alchemy knowledge, let alone possess the formula or ingredients for the Red Sun Seven Flowers Pill! What could be the source of his unwavering confidence?

Just then, Lin Feng snorted dismissively, "Hmph!" He surveyed the crowd, his gaze eventually resting on Jiang Chen. "If you don't believe me, let's make a wager, and put something at stake. How about it!" he challenged boldly.

Hearing this, the crowd sneered once more!

'Oh! Not only do you want to show off, but you also want to profit from it!? Making a bet, what a cliché move!' Jiang Chen thought scornfully, rolling his eyes inwardly, but outwardly appearing displeased. He promptly stood up and let out a forceful growl, "That's enough!!!"

This low growl was incredibly imposing! Suddenly, silence enveloped the lobby of the Vast Spirit House.

"Lin Feng!" Jiang Chen barked, fixing his gaze on Lin Feng. "Jiang Yuqian is my precious cousin, I absolutely won't allow anyone to use her as a pawn to initiate some gambling game, let alone place bets!?"

"I'll let this slide this time, but if you dare to utter such things again, don't blame me for disregarding our past ties as fellow sect members!" he warned sternly.