Supreme Emptiness

It turned out, she understood Shangguan Sheng's arrangements clearly.

But she did not care about the Medical Path.

Initially apprenticing to Shangguan Sheng was merely to gain the title of a disciple of the Divine Doctor.

Thus, she could gain connections both within and outside the sect.

This would aid her future advancement in the Martial Path.

The Medical Path was merely a stepping stone for her pursuit of the Martial Path.

So, even though she was well aware of Jiang Fan's superior medical skills, even better than Shangguan Sheng.

She did not feel any admiration at all.

Because what she wanted were resources for the Martial Path.

The Martial Path!

And this was something that Jiang Fan, who had no Spirit Root, could not provide!

Watching him head to the Heart-Cleansing Stele against all advice.

She could only follow him in anger.
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"You're asking for humiliation yourself! If you get upset later, don't blame me for not warning you!"

She lifted her skirt, storming off after him, muttering continuously:

"Every disciple who frequently comprehends under the Heart-Cleansing Stele, aren't they all highly perceptive and proud?"

"Without some skill, going there will only invite disdain."

As a disciple of the Divine Doctor, even she resisted the Heart-Cleansing Stele.

Because her comprehension in the Martial Path was not exceptional.

She once attempted to comprehend an obscure cultivation technique under the Heart-Cleansing Stele.

But made no progress for a long time.

And was mockingly ridiculed by a group of highly perceptive disciples.

Comments like "Disciple of the Divine Doctor, nothing more," "Not worthy of being Sister Xia Chaoge," and other unpleasant remarks.

This took away her courage to return to the Heart-Cleansing Stele.

But since Jiang Fan insisted on going, she could only muster the courage to go there again.

When she arrived.

There was already a crowd of disciples gathered under the Heart-Cleansing Stele.

They were watching a young girl in red with admiration on their faces.

She had a good figure, her appearance could be considered pretty, her lips were thin, and there was a hint of malice in her eyes.

She gave a very sharp impression.

At this moment, under the crowd's gaze.

She was demonstrating her movement technique back and forth under a huge stele.

Like a dragonfly skimming the water, she lightly tapped the ground with her toes, leaping effortlessly two Zhang, and upon landing lightly tapped again.

She crossed several dozen Zhang in an instant.

This earned thunderous applause and cheers from the crowd.

"This is the sect's only movement technique 'Swan Flying in the Sky,' which no one has successfully comprehended for three years!"

"Junior Sister Jiang Qin is indeed the proud daughter with the highest perception."

"In counting the Supreme Sect, those who comprehended this technique can be counted on one hand."

Yan Yuqing felt very uncomfortable upon hearing this.

Because she initially overestimated herself and tried to challenge the so-called hardest movement technique to comprehend.

Resulting in collective mockery.

The one who mocked her the most was Jiang Qin.

Jiang Qin, who was envious of her appearance, figure, and the status of being a disciple of the Divine Doctor.

Spoke very maliciously.

Now, seeing the technique she couldn't comprehend being effortlessly grasped by Jiang Qin.

Yan Yuqing felt indescribable discomfort.

She glanced at Jiang Fan from a distance and walked over, silently tugging at his sleeve.

Feeling low in spirit, she said, "Uncle, let's go somewhere else."

Jiang Fan came here out of curiosity about the so-called Heart-Cleansing Stele.

Discovering that the stele merely emitted a refreshing aura.

Which could calm the mind and aid in comprehension, he lost interest.

As for Jiang Qin's movement technique.

For someone with his high attainment in movement techniques, it held no interest.

He nodded, turned around, and said, "Let's go, let's look elsewhere."

Yan Yuqing sighed with relief.

Every moment spent here felt like thorns on her back, making her extremely uncomfortable.

She moved gracefully, taking steps to leave.

While others were met with thunderous applause.

Their turn to leave appeared completely out of place.

Jiang Qin couldn't help but notice.

Thus, she immediately recognized Yan Yuqing.

"Oh! Isn't this the renowned disciple of the Divine Doctor, Yan Yuqing?"

Jiang Qin sneered, "Feeling confident again, here to try comprehending the movement technique?"

"Sorry, I've already mastered it before you."

Yan Yuqing's body stiffened.

She turned her head and shot a furious look, "I am just accompanying my uncle!"

Jiang Qin wouldn't let go of any chance to belittle Yan Yuqing.

Because she once tried to apprentice under Shangguan Sheng too.

But Shangguan Sheng chose Yan Yuqing instead.

Saying that Yan Yuqing's talent in the Medical Path was higher than hers.

This left Jiang Qin resentful.

She always thought it was Yan Yuqing's better looks that won Shangguan Sheng's favor.

"Where did you get an uncle from? That kid who barely looks grown?"

Jiang Qin sneered, "If you want to comprehend, just do it, what's with the excuse?"

"What? Afraid you can't comprehend and make a fool of yourself again?"

"Don't be scared! With me here."

"If you beg me, maybe I'll be kind enough to teach you."

This provoked laughter from many of the female disciples jealous of Yan Yuqing's looks.

"She's just a vase, can't master medical arts, can't master Martial Path."

"Hmph! Just good at being close with Senior Brothers in the sect."

"Who takes her seriously?"

...

Yan Yuqing blushed with anger, saying:

"Jiang Qin! What did I do to offend you, need you be so malicious?"

Jiang Qin's smile faded, snorting coldly, "Calling me malicious?"

"You wretched woman, how dare you slander me!"

"Apologize!"

"Or you can forget about leaving today!"

Yan Yuqing's eyes welled up with tears in anger.

She wondered what she had done wrong to deserve this relentless bullying.

"What good is crying?"

"Shedding tears in front of those Senior Brothers, someone might take pity on you."

"With me, it's useless!"

"Apologize to me right now! Or I won't hesitate to slap you!"

Jiang Qin demanded aggressively.

Though their qualifications in the Martial Path were similar.

Yan Yuqing was distracted by the Medical Path, hence her achievements in the Martial Path were naturally lower than Jiang Qin's.

If they really fought, Yan Yuqing would be overwhelmingly bullied.

Jiang Fan frowned.

Although he didn't particularly like Yan Yuqing, she was his junior.

He couldn't ignore her being bullied so aggressively in front of him.

"Jiang Qin, right?"

Jiang Fan said indifferently, "You're young, but your temper is strong."

"You just insulted my junior."

"Apologize to her! Now, immediately!"

The disciples present were stunned.

They all looked at Jiang Fan with puzzlement.

He really was Yan Yuqing's uncle?

Yan Yuqing was also slightly surprised.

She hadn't expected Jiang Fan to stand up for her at this moment.

Feeling a bit touched inside.

But thinking about Jiang Fan's martial strength, she quickly said, "Forget it, uncle, let's just ignore her."

"I'll take you somewhere else!"

Jiang Qin was furious.

She couldn't get Yan Yuqing to apologize, and now she was being asked to apologize instead?

How outrageous!

"Did I allow you to leave?"

She pushed the crowd aside, her face twisted with anger, "I don't care if you're Yan Yuqing's uncle."

"Do you have a say in my business with her?"

"Get lost as far as you can!"

"Yan Yuqing, kneel down and apologize!"

"Or when I slap your face…"

Just as she was speaking.

Suddenly.

Jiang Fan shook off Yan Yuqing's hand.

Spirit light rippled beneath his feet, his figure like a ghost.

The short distance between them, for Jiang Fan whose movement technique covered over a dozen Zhang in one step.

He reached her in a blink.

He unceremoniously raised his hand and slapped her across the face.

Slap—

The crisp sound of the slap stunned everyone present.

"Is this the kind of slap you meant?"

Jiang Fan said indifferently.