"Didn't you say the Valley Master wasn't within the valley?"
The crowd spoke in unison, "We have been waiting here for a long time. You are not letting us in, but why are you letting him in? Doesn't that make sense!"
"I have no choice, I can't defeat him!" The Daoist boy glanced at Lu Fan, showing helplessness. "If I could defeat him, even he wouldn't be able to enter!"
The many men present were instantly stifled. Especially after being told this, they felt even more humiliated. If it got out that they couldn't even defeat a Daoist boy, it would be a huge disgrace. Moreover, they had waited here for so long without seeing the Medicine Immortal Valley Master.
Upon arriving inside the Medicine Immortal Valley, Lu Fan directly strode towards the purple bamboo forest. Within the purple bamboo forest, an old man was seated cross-legged, appearing to be immortal and dignified.
Seeing the scene before him, Lu Fan cupped his fists and said, "Old man, I've found the thing you wanted. Isn't it time for you to come back with me?"
"Nine-Dragon Grass is no ordinary item. How could you possibly find it, kid!" the Old Medicine Immortal smiled. "You're not here to toy with me, are you? Trying to trick me into going?"
"Do I look like someone who would trick people?"
Lu Fan rolled his eyes and simultaneously produced a medicinal herb. The herb looked extremely ordinary, with no special characteristics, yet it caused the Old Medicine Immortal to stand up abruptly. "How is this possible? You actually found it!"
"If you want something, you will do everything you can to achieve it!" Lu Fan smiled slightly. "How about it, have I disappointed you?"
"Of course not!"
The Old Immortal Doctor was quite pleased and was about to say something when he suddenly frowned. "Normally, you shouldn't have found the Nine-Dragon Grass so quickly. Where did this Nine-Dragon Grass come from?"
"No matter where it came from, as long as the item is here, isn't that enough!"
Lu Fan shrugged slightly, his gaze even more placid, as if, in his opinion, all of this was perfectly normal.
"Don't try to fool me, kid!" the Old Medicine Immortal shook his head. "I only remember that the Temple of the Gods has Nine-Dragon Grass, but they guard it like a treasure. How could they possibly give it to you!"
"It seems the Old Immortal Doctor knows quite a lot!" Lu Fan nodded and smiled. "You're right, the Nine-Dragon Grass is indeed from the Temple of the Gods!"
"This shouldn't be! The Temple of the Gods values this Nine-Dragon Grass extremely highly, how could they give it to you!"
The Old Immortal Doctor shook his head, his expression even more solemn, and he was filled with doubt.
Facing these words, Lu Fan then said with a smile, "The Temple of the Gods isn't that kind. How could they casually give me such a precious thing!"
"Did you steal it, kid?" the Old Medicine Immortal's face darkened slightly. "If that's the case, I dare not accept it!"
"Don't worry, it wasn't stolen, it was directly snatched!"
Lu Fan shrugged slightly. "The Temple of the Gods no longer exists. You don't need to worry too much!"
"The Temple of the Gods no longer exists?"
Following these words, the Old Medicine Immortal's face turned ashen, his expression becoming more solemn. He never expected things to turn out this way, catching him completely off guard.
"It can't be helped. The people of the Temple of the Gods were arrogant and didn't know their place, so I could only teach them how to behave!" Lu Fan shrugged slightly, his gaze even more placid.
"You kid, have you gone mad!"
The Old Medicine Immortal said repeatedly, "That's the Temple of the Gods! With the Heavenly God Palace as their backing, have you considered the consequences of your actions!"
"I haven't," Lu Fan smiled slightly, his demeanor even more indifferent.
Following these words, the Old Medicine Immortal's face instantly turned ashen, and he didn't know what to do. He never imagined that things would come to this.
"The Nine-Dragon Grass has been obtained. Why are you so anxious, old man!" Lu Fan said with a faint smile. "Let's hurry and go to the Royal City together!"
"You say it so easily, kid!"
The Old Medicine Immortal shook his head. "Once this matter escalates, it will be impossible to resolve. The Temple of the Gods has the Heavenly God Palace behind them. If you destroy the Temple of the Gods, the Heavenly God Palace will surely not let it go!"
"Even if the Heavenly God Palace doesn't let it go, they will come looking for trouble with me. Why are you anxious, old man!" Lu Fan's expression was indifferent, showing no concern.
With Lu Fan's words, the Old Medicine Immortal immediately fell silent and didn't say much more. After all, at this point, he could only proceed as Lu Fan suggested, taking it one step at a time.
"Alas, alas. Since you have gone to such lengths to obtain the Nine-Dragon Grass, it would be unreasonable for me to refuse you!"
The Old Medicine Immortal nodded and prepared to go with Lu Fan. Although he felt somewhat helpless, things had come to this point, and he could only act this way.
With the Old Medicine Immortal's confirmation, Lu Fan finally felt at ease. Steward Zhao's life was in danger, and with the Old Medicine Immortal going to treat him, it would be foolproof. This was for the best.
Not long after, their figures arrived at the Royal City. Within the Royal City mansion, there were many guardians. Lu Fan and the others went directly to Steward Zhao's room.
Steward Zhao appeared to be on his last breath, his face ashen.
"Old Immortal Doctor, how is he?" Lu Fan asked, his gaze serious.
The Old Medicine Immortal said nothing more. He went to Steward Zhao's side, observed him carefully for a moment, and then said, "I can heal him, so there's no need to worry too much!"
Upon hearing the Old Medicine Immortal's words, Lu Fan immediately nodded, a smile appearing on his face. This was for the best. He had been somewhat worried initially, but as long as the Old Medicine Immortal could heal him, this matter would not be a problem.
After the Old Medicine Immortal's treatment, Steward Zhao's complexion gradually turned rosy, and his overall aura improved, bringing more joy to Lu Fan's heart.
After leaving the room, the Old Medicine Immortal looked at Lu Fan. "I've done what I could, and his condition will improve. However, you have offended the Heavenly God Palace to obtain the Nine-Dragon Grass, and this matter is likely not simple!"
"It's nothing!" Lu Fan smiled slightly. "When the boat reaches the bridge, it will naturally straighten. Moreover, the Heavenly God Palace is just a major power. Can it be stronger than the Heavenly Dynasty!"
Facing these words, the Old Medicine Immortal smiled but said nothing more. He did not refute what Lu Fan said, nor did he agree with it.
"The Northwestern Royal Mansion seems to be quite extraordinary!"
As they were talking, a man walked in, and it seemed no one dared to stop him. Outside the Northwestern Royal Mansion, there were also many people, all of whom seemed not to be simple.
"Prince Bei Cheng?"
Lu Fan was somewhat surprised to see the person before him. "Why are you here in the Northwest?"
"Naturally, I have something to do. Otherwise, I wouldn't have come!" Prince Bei Cheng smiled. "What, you don't seem to welcome me?"