This one sentence, "You have aged," contained far too much.

So much so that the old Sect Master became emotional upon the sight, suddenly growing agitated.

Seeing him like this, Fang Yu said faintly, "You've just awakened, and your body hasn't recovered yet; it's best to remain calm."

"Okay."

The old Sect Master forced himself to calm his emotions.

But the fervor in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest.

"Is it really you?"

Like mustering a long-gathering strength, the first thing the old Sect Master asked upon opening his mouth was whether the young man before him was really there.

Beside them, Ping Wenfu started, his brow furrowing. Suddenly, he remembered the words of Gu Zhenxiong—Mr. Fang was a guest the old Sect Master specifically asked to see.

Now it seems, Gu Zhenxiong did not lie.

However...

Ping Wenfu had been by the old Sect Master's side all along, checking on his body every day through seasons without a break. When did the old Sect Master find the time to visit Jiangzhou and meet this young man?

What was more surprising was the young man's medical skills, which were quite peculiar. They seemed to transcend above doctors yet differed from modern urban Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine.

After a long silence.

Fang Yu calmly replied—

"It's me."

"The Emperor is here."

This sentence, "The Emperor is here," profoundly moved the brothers Gu Zhenxiong, bringing tears to their eyes. Unable to control their emotions, they knelt on the ground with a thump, greeting him respectfully, "Welcome back to Taia, Mr. Fang!"

"Welcome back to Taia, Mr. Fang!"

Ping Wenfu was instantly dumbfounded.

His form staggered a step, his face showing utter shock as he looked at Fang Yu.

The only thought in his mind—

Who, in the end, is he?

Who can claim themselves as the Emperor?

In just a few seconds, Ping Wenfu scoured his brain for an image.

If it wasn't him, who else could claim to be the Emperor in front of Taia?

Only him could have the Gu Zhenxiong brothers submit so sincerely.

And only him the old Sect Master was so determined to meet.

And only him... could address everyone by their names so directly in Taia Sect, which claims to be alongside the Five Great Divine Palaces and the Three Divine Sect!

Ping Wenfu's head buzzed, his thoughts blanked.

...

However—

His appearance, his age, appeared to be utterly different.

The Sect Master of Taia Sect, Emperor Fu Xi, was his old friend. They often drank and chatted merrily by the Lotus Pond in the back mountain.

Others might mistake him.

But the old Sect Master could never be wrong.

The old Sect Master, looking at Fang Yu with an excited expression, said, "You, you really returned!"

"Unfortunately, you have aged," Fang Yu said indifferently.

Upon hearing this.

The old Sect Master composed himself and said, "Time waits for no one." With that, the old Sect Master looked intently at Fang Yu and said, "Who would have thought, the Dragon Emperor of the past would return to Jiuzhou in such a manner?"

The... Dragon Emperor!

With this firm confirmation, Ping Wenfu could no longer keep his legs steady—

Thump!

He knelt down, bracing himself with his hands on the ground, his forehead touching the floor, tears streaming with excitement as he said, "This student admits his mistake! This student did not know of the teacher's return, please forgive me!"

Ping Wenfu called him teacher because Fang Yu once taught him his medical skills.

He was obsessed with medical skill and loved learning, working tirelessly.

During the time the Dragon Emperor resided in Taia, Ping Wenfu was always by his side, inquiring about all kinds of knowledge, and the Dragon Emperor generously imparted everything he knew.

It could be said—

In the Nine Provinces of Huaxia, Ping Wenfu was grateful to only two individuals. The first was the Sect Master of the Taia Sect, Fu Xi; the second was his mentor, the Dragon Emperor!

Fang Yu slowly turned his head and gave him a cool glance, ignoring him.

"Fu Xi, you've had quite the time these years, decrepit to the bone. Had I not arrived just in time, you'd already be crossing over," Fang Yu joked.

"Alas, I am already in such a state, why must you mock me..."

The old Sect Master's complexion had improved significantly as he continued, "I heard from Gu Zhenxiong that you now go by the name Fang Yu and are operating in Jiangzhou?"

"No choice... Gotta make a living," Fang Yu said with both hands outstretched helplessly.

"The mighty Saint Rank Doctor speaks so grimly of himself..." the old Sect Master said with a smile.

"Had I known earlier that I would have such foolish friends, why would I have waited until now to seek you out?" said Fang Yu.

There was an awkward silence among everyone.

The old Sect Master shifted slightly and said, "Seriously speaking, does reincarnation truly exist in this world?"

Reincarnation?

To Fang Yu, the term was too fantastical.

He himself didn't know whether to consider it as reincarnation or not.

Just like everything he had experienced before his eyes, it felt incredibly real but also like a dream, fleeting as a passing cloud, forgotten upon waking up.

"Discussing such matters now is premature. I am here today to take back what is mine," Fang Yu said.

"Good!"

The old Sect Master was elated and wanted to get out of bed.

However...

As soon as he moved, his body collapsed like a disassembled frame, turning deathly pale in an instant.

"Better not move around recklessly... I've temporarily stimulated your Inner Essence, and although it has brought you back from the Ghost Gate, it doesn't mean you're out of danger..." Fang Yu said.

"Ah... It seems my time is approaching," the old Sect Master sighed.

"Who says so? With me around, how could you possibly die?" Fang Yu gave him a look.

"Mr. Fang, is there a way?"

"There isn't no way... but it will require some time. I heard from Gu Zhenxiong that your Life Extension Pills were stolen... quite a feat for one of the Three Divine Sects to be burglarized," Fang Yu said with heartless sarcasm.

"It was an unfortunate necessity," the old Sect Master said, embarrassed.

Fang Yu stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Well then, I'll help you refine a Life Extension Pill..."

"A Life Extension Pill!?" The old Sect Master's face lit up with excitement.

"Why the fuss... You know I can make those," Fang Yu said.

"No, no, no... It's just that the Life Extension Grass on Taia Mountain has long been harvested to extinction, I fear we won't be able to refine new Life Extension Pills..." the old Sect Master said.

"I say I can, then I can..."

Having said that, Fang Yu turned his gaze towards the outside of the Purple Sun Hall, "I have an Eighth Grade Soul Condensing Pill here. Use it for now; it will support you. Although it's not the specific cure, it's enough to replenish your qi, blood, and Inner Essence."

Upon hearing this.

Everyone was awe-struck.

A casually handed out pill was an Eighth Grade Elixir Pill. Truly enviable and infuriating.

Fang Yu took out the Elixir Pill and handed it to the old Sect Master.

The old Sect Master took the Soul Condensing Pill and ingested it.

In no time, his complexion improved greatly, and his vitality gradually returned.

He then summoned a maid to change his clothes...

Who would have thought that the old Sect Master, who moments ago was on the brink of death, would suddenly be as lively as a dragon, as if nothing had happened at all?

"Mr. Fang, to the Lotus Pond, please!"

"Alright."

Fang Yu nodded.

As the two were about to leave the Purple Sun Hall.

Ping Wenfu was still prostrate on the ground, full of regret he said, "Master, please forgive me! Otherwise, your student shall kneel forever and never rise!"

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