Chapter 103
Lin Tian knew the contents of the dical manual left behind by Jiang Yifeng’s master was not surprising.
In fact, later in the original novel, Jiang Yifeng had relied on many passages from that manual, and among them was precisely the description of “Heartfire Reversal, Three ridians Poisoned.”
The Three ridians Poisoned referred to the central, left, and right ridians—a concept that originated from Tibetan esoteric traditions.
As for the “poison,” in scientific terms it pointed to excessive iron elents in the blood.
Of course, that was the modern scientific interpretation. In the ancient dical manual Jiang Yifeng’s master left behind, Three ridians Poisoned likely ant sothing far more mystical and elusive.
After all, in the later stages, Jiang Yifeng would co to wield transcendent powers.
At this mont though, when Lin Tian heard Jiang Yifeng brazenly spout “Ten ridians Poisoned,” he nearly burst out laughing.
Naturally, Jiang Yifeng wasn’t ignorant of what Three ridians Poisoned actually ant. But earlier, because Xuan Yuan Qingya had unexpectedly spoken out terms like “Sacred Nineteen Hands,” “Seventh Technique,” and “Eighth Technique,” his heart had wavered, and panic had slipped in.
That tiny lapse in composure was enough to make him misspeak—and plant the seeds of his imminent downfall.
When he was fabricating nonsense, he had casually twisted “Three ridians Poisoned” into “Ten ridians Poisoned.”
It was just like back in school—when students returned late to the dormitory and the dorm matron demanded their nas. Those who didn’t want to give their real nas would instinctively just change a character or two.
In the end, Li Jun would beco Wang Jun, and Zhao Zilong would turn into Zhao Zihu…
Normally, if soone was truly plotting a deliberate deception, even if they changed a na, they would alter it more thoroughly—certainly not in such a perfunctory and glaring way.
Anyone who knew of “Heartfire Reversal, Three ridians Poisoned” would imdiately recognize the absurdity of “Heartfire Reversal, Ten ridians Poisoned.”
The truth was, while Jiang Yifeng still appeared outwardly calm and aloof, inside he was already flustered.
Hearing Lin Tian’s inner voice, Xuan Yuan Qingya instantly understood everything.
Looking at the seemingly unruffled and defiant “Qi Yun,” the corners of her lips curled into a dangerous arc.
She hadn’t expected that even at this stage, Jiang Yifeng could still tell lies with such composure—so composed, in fact, that the lies sounded almost convincing.
……
Damn, what a piece of work this guy is!
Amusent flickered in Xuan Yuan Qingya’s eyes, but beneath it lay an icy chill. She smiled faintly and said, “Oh? What Mister Qi Yun just ntioned… I have indeed heard a little about it.”
The mont those words left her lips, Jiang Yifeng’s heart sank with a heavy thud!
How could this woman know everything? That dical text might not be as lofty as the Sacred Nineteen Hands, but it was still a unique manual handed down by his master…
In other words, he should have been the only one who possessed it!
Sure, so of the knowledge inside might have spread in fragnts, but why did it have to be Xuan Yuan Qingya of all people who knew?
His voice grew slightly stiff.
“Xuan Yuan… Xuan Yuan Miss, what do you an? The dical book passed down by my master records it exactly as I said. Do you really think I’d lie to you?”
Xuan Yuan Qingya’s smile only deepened. Watching Jiang Yifeng put on this act in front of everyone gave her the distinct pleasure of watching a clown perform…
After all, Lin Tian had already assured her through his inner voice that her fourth uncle would be fine. That freed her to spar with Jiang Yifeng word for word!
Every sentence he spoke now would only serve as evidence of his own humiliation once his lies were exposed.
Xuan Yuan Qingya tilted her head, her tone light but sharp as a blade.
“But then, how is it that I heard the original record was not ‘Heartfire Reversal, Ten ridians Poisoned’… but rather ‘Heartfire Reversal, Three ridians Poisoned’?”
The mont those words landed, Jiang Yifeng’s eyes flew wide open!
He was completely dumbfounded!
How… how could this woman really know?
At that instant, as he imagined Xuan Yuan Qingya exposing every single one of his lies, a frantic urge welled up inside him—if only he could sprout wings and fly straight out of this castle!
Forcing a dry laugh, his gaze flickering with sheer panic, he said, “Hehe… Miss Xuan Yuan jests. The dical book passed down from my master truly records it as ‘Heartfire Reversal, Ten ridians Poisoned’… Perhaps the book Miss Xuan Yuan read is not the sa as the one left to by my master.”
In his fluster, he quickly pointed at Xuan Yuan Chen, adding hastily, “Look at Mister Xuan Yuan’s condition—couldn’t it very well be ‘Heartfire Reversal, Ten ridians Poisoned’?”
Xuan Yuan Qingya let out a cold laugh, her eyes gleaming with mocking frost. This Jiang Yifeng’s nerves are really sothing—he’s still clinging to his story even at this point?
Her lips curved into a playful, dangerous smile as she said, “Then why doesn’t Mister Qi Yun enlighten us all—exactly which ten ridians make up these ten ridians?”
Jiang Yifeng’s face went stiff in an instant. His expression froze completely!
The dical text had always recorded it as Three ridians Poisoned—the central, left, and right ridians. At this critical juncture, Jiang Yifeng’s heart was pounding with nerves; how could he possibly have the presence of mind to invent an entire theory about ten ridians on the spot?
But right now, he had no choice—either make sothing up, or face utter social death on the spot…
So far, Jiang Yifeng hadn’t considered that his true identity might already be on the verge of being exposed. After all, he was still wearing Qi Yun’s face. In his mind, the flawless disguise wrought by his Heavenly Doctor Sacred Physique was his greatest shield.
That uncanny disguise was sothing no ordinary technique could replicate, a transformation utterly seamless and without flaw. Jiang Yifeng’s confidence in it was absolute. Thus, no matter how suspicious Xuan Yuan Qingya seed, he could only reason that she was simply too cautious—and by sheer coincidence had happened to hear about both the Sacred Nineteen Hands and the contents of his master’s dical book.
Yet, under her sharp gaze, his mind worked frantically, eyes flickering with panic, facial muscles twitching involuntarily. It was the kind of telltale tic no one could suppress—nervousness laid bare, even for the so-called Son of Destiny.
He forced a cough, voice slightly cracking as he spoke:
“Since… since Miss Xuan Yuan wishes to understand clearly, then… then naturally, I must explain… Ahem! The Ten ridians Poisoned—the ten ridians—are in fact… the ridians of tal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, the Five Elents ridians… plus… the Yin and Yang ridians… and then… and then… the Heaven, Earth, and Human ridians. Yes, that’s right—exactly so!”
After wracking his brain, Jiang Yifeng finally strung together ten nas, cobbled out of scraps of common lore.
To him, the words spilled out almost reflexively, whatever crossed his frantic thoughts was what he blurted.
This made Jiang Yifeng’s explanation sound halting and stamred, every word like it was being dragged out of him by force.
For a mont, even Shang Yan, who stood just behind him, couldn’t make sense of what was going on…
The truth was, Jiang Yifeng had already spent every ounce of goodwill the Old dical Sage had left with Shang Yan, and all he received in exchange was a single opportunity—to be brought into this castle.
Jiang Yifeng understood very well that without the Dragon Lord’s escort, any thought of forcing his way into the Xuan Yuan family’s fortress would have been nothing but a fool’s dream!
Never mind the castle’s formidable defense systems; just the sheer number of Star Group mbers alone was far beyond what he could handle.
Perhaps, once the “Sacred Physique” within his Heavenly Doctor’s Sacred Body was fully unlocked, those Star Group mbers might no longer pose a threat. But until then, a disciplined, organized unit of them would be nothing short of a nightmare for anyone…
And Shang Yan, in truth, hadn’t agreed to bring Jiang Yifeng here so he could stir up trouble. His real intention was to see if there was a chance—any chance at all—for Jiang Yifeng to reconcile with Xuan Yuan Qingya and Xuan Yuan Xing.
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