Divine King of Honour

"That's right, it's about healing!"

Huo Xian nodded seriously.

"I think, City Lord, you seem to have misunderstood. I am an Artifact Refiner, not an Alchemist. Besides, how could someone of Earth Immortal level fall ill?" Xu Nian said with a smile.

The fact that this Lady City Lord wanted him to cure an illness was truly amusing.

"I haven't misunderstood. I genuinely want the master to help me heal." Huo Xian spoke.

Xu Nian looked at Huo Xian's earnest expression and realized she might not be joking.

So he asked, "May I know, City Lord, what kind of illness do you have?"

The Lady City Lord's expression turned serious upon hearing Xu Nian's question, and she replied, "The illness I have is a congenital mysterious illness that flares up once a month, in the middle of the month. When it does, my whole body feels like it's burning in a raging fire, causing unbearable pain every time."

"Burning in a raging fire?" Xu Nian's face was full of astonishment.

How could such a strange illness exist?

"Could I inspect the City Lord's body?" Xu Nian asked the City Lord.

Huo Xian nodded.

Extending a slender hand towards Xu Nian.

Xu Nian swiftly placed his fingers on the City Lord's jade-like arm.

Then he channeled his True Essence to explore Huo Xian's body.

As Xu Nian's True Essence coursed through, he was surprised to find Huo Xian's meridians extraordinarily wide.

"No wonder she reached the Earth Immortal realm at such a young age. Such anomalous meridians are ten, even a hundred times those of an ordinary genius," Xu Nian thought to himself.

He then continued to probe deeper into Huo Xian's body.

Yet, when Xu Nian's True Essence reached the depths of Huo Xian's Dantian, he sensed an intensely hot aura.

Xu Nian immediately urged his True Essence forward, further exploring the depths.

Arriving at the deepest part of Huo Xian's Dan Sea, Xu Nian astonishingly discovered a grand palace resting within it.

This palace appeared exceptionally majestic and magnificent.

And the intense aura emanated precisely from within the palace.

Xu Nian immediately drifted towards the palace doors.

"Chirp!"

The instant he pushed open the door, a resounding phoenix cry echoed.

Then Xu Nian sensed a terrifying fireball rushing towards him.

Finally, it expelled his True Essence directly from Huo Xian's body, making Xu Nian cough up a mouthful of blood.

"That was..."

Although it was just a fleeting glimpse, Xu Nian saw the source behind the fireball emerging from the palace.

It was a Fire Phoenix!

Indeed, a real Fire Phoenix Demon Beast.

However, Xu Nian couldn't quite comprehend how this Fire Phoenix was within Huo Xian's body.

"Kid, you really are fortunate to have come across an Immortal reincarnation, and a Fire Phoenix is sealed within her," Dao Tian Rat's voice echoed in Xu Nian's mind.

"Immortal reincarnation? Dao Tian Rat senior, do you mean Huo Xian is an Immortal reincarnated?" Xu Nian asked in surprise.

"Indeed, this woman is truly an Immortal reincarnated. Yet her past life's memories, along with the Fire Phoenix, were sealed within her Dantian," Dao Tian Rat responded.

Xu Nian was filled with amazement.

Reincarnation truly exists in this world.

"Then how did the Fire Phoenix get sealed inside her?" Xu Nian continued inquiring.

"How would I know? But judging by the seal within her, it is at least a seal placed by someone of Immortal level. Although severely weakened now, it's still not something you can break. Even if you could unseal it, the Fire Phoenix would instantly kill both of you," Dao Tian Rat explained.

Xu Nian nodded.

Inside Huo Xian is indeed a True Phoenix.

Such a being has likely reached True Immortal levels.

Not something he could possibly contend with.

"Master Xu, are you alright!" Huo Xian quickly asked, seeing Xu Nian cough blood.

"I'm fine," Xu Nian waved his hand.

"How did it go?" Huo Xian asked Xu Nian.

Xu Nian waved his hand, saying, "City Lord, your illness is beyond my ability to cure. But I will try to find a way to resolve it."

Huo Xian's face showed disappointment, yet she still nodded.

Xu Nian looked puzzled; it was quite strange for Huo Xian to approach him for healing.

She seemed to have ample hope for him.

"City Lord, if I may ask, why do you believe I can cure your ailment?" Xu Nian asked.

"It was Elder Wang who said so. He once mentioned that if anyone in the world could cure me, it would be you. Hence, I held great hope, but now it seems even Master Xu has no solution," Huo Xian explained.

Hearing this, Xu Nian immediately understood.

It was Elder Wang's words that kindled the City Lord's confidence in him.

Yet what basis did Elder Wang have to think he could solve such a challenge?

"Alright, Master Xu, let's leave it at that. I hope you can keep this matter confidential," Huo Xian urged.

"Of course, City Lord, rest assured, I will study this thoroughly once I return," Xu Nian confirmed.

"In that case, I entrust this to the master." Huo Xian nodded.

With that said, she rose and prepared to escort Xu Nian out.

"Huo Xian!"

At that moment, a youth in regal purple attire walked in from the courtyard.

Huo Xian's face instantly fell upon seeing him.

"Wui Lun, who allowed you to come in?" Huo Xian snorted coldly upon seeing the newcomer.

"Xian, we grew up together. Do I really need to notify you before entering your courtyard?" The youth chuckled at Huo Xian.

His eyes revealed a hint of admiration.

Xu Nian immediately understood; the youth before him had feelings for Huo Xian.

But his cultivation seemed rather low.

Merely at the Middle Stage Tribulation Crossing.

"Hmph, I am now the City Lord, discussing important matters with Master Xu. You can't just barge in," Huo Xian snorted coldly.

The youth's face quickly grew unpleasant, and he promptly apologized, "Xian, I know I was wrong. Next time I'll inform first."

Huo Xian indeed looked indifferent, showing no warmth.

Wui Lun, noticing Huo Xian ignoring him, suddenly felt a surge of anger, though he quickly suppressed it.

He then shifted his gaze to Xu Nian beside him, scanned him briefly, a trace of disdain flashing in his eyes. Nonetheless, he still spoke, "You must be the Top-grade Artifact Refiner, Xu Nian? I've heard that Master Xu can craft Top-grade Spiritual Artifacts at a young age. How about creating a Top-grade Spiritual Artifact for me? I'll reward you handsomely."

"Sorry, I've already agreed to forge weapons for the City Lord, so I don't have time for you," Xu Nian naturally sensed the disdain in Wui Lun's eyes and showed no favorable response towards him.

Upon hearing this, Wui Lun became enraged, snapping at Xu Nian, "Hmph, you think you're so great for being able to forge Top-grade Spiritual Artifacts, but believe me, I, Wui Lun, can have your head on a platter in just one word!"

"Oh? I really don't believe it," Xu Nian challenged Wui Lun, his eyes revealing a sense of provocation.