Chapter 14

• Bowen's mouth corners twitched, rendering him momentarily speechless. He remembered Alchemist Piko's previous assurance that Rina's illness wasn't the dreaded Purple Extreme Yin Devouring Syndrome or anything similar.
• In that precise moment, a voice exclaimed, "Eldest Young Master!"
• "Thankfully, you had the wisdom to bring the Ninth Young Lady to the Vast Spirit Residence, seeking Master Ryu's aid in her treatment. Otherwise, given my limited abilities, I might have inadvertently harmed the Ninth Young Lady," Alchemist Piko acknowledged, her emotions a blend of fear and gratitude.
• "No need for Alchemist Piko to blame herself," Rina said, her face turning pale as she managed a wry smile. "Regardless, I'm afflicted with the Purple Extreme Yin Devouring Syndrome, and I won't survive past my sixteenth birthday."
• Saying this, she nearly collapsed, saved only by Alchemist Piko's support, as her sixteenth birthday loomed just ten days away.
• Bowen remained silent but was consumed by inner frustration. He couldn't help but discern a recurring pattern, one he found all too familiar.
• What sort of protagonist was Tim?
• At first glance, it seemed he was pursuing the path of a Divine Physician. But then, Rina was diagnosed with the incurable Purple Extreme Yin Devouring Syndrome, and neither Alchemist Piko nor Alchemist Ryu could do anything about it.
• This presented the perfect opportunity for the protagonist to shine, to heal Rina, impress the bystanders, and showcase his abilities with a hint of arrogance.
• Once everything was resolved, he could bask in Rina's gratitude and establish a connection with the Bowen Clan. Perhaps Rina might even become Tim's devoted admirer, acting as his informant within the Bowen Clan.
• As for Elder Bowen, assuming he was still the old Jiang Chen, and his cousin was cured by Tim, he would find it challenging to oppose Tim, at least not openly, as it would risk significant damage to the Bowen Clan's reputation.
• "Unbelievable," Bowen thought to himself. "Is this Tim's protagonist status in action? I've altered the plot significantly, yet this still unfolds before me?"
• Elder Bowen couldn't help but ridicule the situation inwardly.
• However, this was merely a conjecture, and he promptly activated the Villain's Eye on Rina.
• Name: Bowen Rina
• Realm: Early-stage Physical Body
• Status: Supporting character
• Fate Value: 298
• Alright, it's confirmed.
• 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.
• 'Exactly.'
• 'Bowen Rina's appearance is merely above average.'
• 'If I were to covertly sabotage TIm, he would undoubtedly harbor deep resentment towards the Bowen Clan upon discovering the truth, and Rina wouldn't fare any better.'
• 'The future for this unfortunate girl seems precarious. It's best to send her far away to avert any complications.'
• Elder Bowen 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 1600 Villain Value wasn't just for show!
• After browsing the System Mall briefly, he located the Red Sun Seven Flowers Pill, priced at 1100 Villain Value.
• Though somewhat costly, it was within his means!
• "Young Master Bowen..."
• Valerie bit her lip and stepped forward, parting her cherry-red lips to express her concerns.
• She was somewhat apprehensive that if she and her master failed to cure Rina, Elder Bowen might not be able to come to terms with it and would vent his frustrations on them.
• However, before Valerie could complete her statement...
• "Allow me to try!"
• "Perhaps, I can save her!"
• In that instant, Tim rose to his feet, a spark of determination flashing in his eyes.
• 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!
• TIm harbored an intuition that he could not only cure Rina, 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.
• 'Tsk.'
• 'Here he comes, here he comes, the ostentatious act, here it comes!'
• Elder Bowen gazed at TIm as he rose, and couldn't help but scoff inwardly once more.
• If events unfolded as anticipated,
• Someone would soon step forward to question him.
• And sure enough!
• "What?"
• "You intend to try?"
• "You're not an alchemist, how can you speak of healing and saving lives?"
• "Moreover, even Master Ryu was unable to do anything; what can you possibly achieve?"
• Alchemist Piko T furrowed her brow and questioned incredulously.
• "That's right!"
• A Bowen Clan cultivator 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 Ryu couldn't cure, and you believe you can? You're making me laugh to death!"
• Another Bowen Clan cultivator scoffed.
• It wasn't just the Bowen Clan.
• Piko and Valerie also displayed faint frowns.
• "Tim, even though you are... you haven't studied alchemy, right?"
• "You... Could it be that you possess the Red Sun Seven Flowers Pill or the pill formula?"
• "That pill, while not of an exceptionally high grade, is exceedingly rare, and it's impossible for anyone in Autumn Glory City to have it! Even the ingredients can't be assembled!"
• As Poki spoke, she cast a meaningful glance at TIm, cautioning him against making baseless claims.
• "No."
• "I don't have the Red Sun Seven Flowers Pill."
• TIm's expression radiated confidence, even tinged with a touch of arrogance. "But, I truly can cure Miss Rina!"
• Upon hearing this declaration,
• The crowd was even more astonished!
• "Tim, from where do you draw the confidence to spout such nonsense here?"
• "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 Lady!"
• "TIm, I believe you've lost your mind, how preposterous!"
• "..."
• One by one, the Bowen Clan guards jeered at Tim, disdain etched across their faces.
• In contrast, Poki and Valerie furrowed their brows, 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 possessing the formula or ingredients for the Red Sun Seven Flowers Pill!
• What could be the source of his unwavering confidence?
• Just then.
• "Hmph!"
• "If you don't believe me, let's make a wager, and put something at stake. How about it!"
• As TIm spoke, he surveyed the crowd, his eyes eventually resting on Elder Bowen.
• 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!'
• Elder Bowen rolled 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 Residence!
• "Tim!"
• "Rina is my 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!"
• Elder Bowen fixed his gaze on Tim and enunciated each word clearly.